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RE: THOR Motor Coach
I think you will get many views on this MFG,but they must be pretty sturdy because they are used a lot in the Rental Market not only El Monte RV uses them but also are the ones that are made for Cruise America are made by THOR.
Rental fleets buy on price, not quality. They buy from whichever RV company is willing to give them the best deal. They don't care about sturdiness or longevity since they don't keep them for long.
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hotjag1
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01/19/20 10:41am |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: HWH levelers, again
HOW LONG are you giving the system to extend? HWH Bi-Axis(Pairs) system does NOT always extend BOTH pairs at the exact same time. Sometimes one jack will extend 3 or more inches before the Paired jack starts. From your description, ALL jacks will extend by themselves just not in pairs. Doug
That's how mine work. They never go down at the same time but they do operate in pairs.
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hotjag1
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01/19/20 10:35am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Quartzsite show
This will be our 10th year going to Quartzsite. We love browsing the vendor areas. Every year I find some new gadget that I "just have to have" for the motorhome. We bring our Polaris RZR with us and do some desert riding and it is easy to squeeze in and park at the show almost anywhere. Also, we are already getting excited to have the best pizza and calzones we have ever eaten at Silly Al's pizza parlor.
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hotjag1
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01/11/20 01:33pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Merry Christmas Snowbirds
Merry Christmas from Lake Havasu City, Arizona
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hotjag1
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12/25/19 01:34pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Dental work in Mexicali
Don't know about Mexicali. We also go to Algodones and stay at the Quechan casino. It is dry camping and has always been free in past years. I'm guessing that it is probably a half mile walk to the border from the casino. We always drove the car from the casino and paid the small fee to park in the border parking lot.
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hotjag1
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12/13/19 01:18pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Garmin GPS
No, but you phone is all you need for a GPS. Why pay hundreds of dollars for a GPS that is less capable than your phone?
You can use your phone hotspot to connect your computer to the internet, connect your GPS to your computer, get to the map download page, leave it for an hour or more to download the new maps and then you will have your update. The updates are available 4 times per year and are generally only 1-2 years behind.
I have used my phone for GPS and it has been very accurate but I really like the large screen of the dash GPS when in large cities and high traffic.
It sounds pretty simple to download maps. I was having trouble with the actual Garmin website but that may have been just me on that particular day. Thanks for the explanations.
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hotjag1
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11/29/19 02:01pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin GPS
Okay, I read the features and differences of the 770 and the 780 on the link that "Executive" kindly provided. It doesn't appear to be much difference with the exception of 3D. A $100 difference makes me lean towards the 770.
Bill.Satellite...my phone is a hotspot, so can I download maps on the GPS when connected to my phone while on the road?
Thank-you to everyone that has offered input on this.
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hotjag1
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11/29/19 12:19am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin GPS
drsteve...According to the Garmin website, the procedure I mentioned is the one used to update the RV770.
Thank-you for this information. I am going to purchase the RV770. I hope it all works well for me:)
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hotjag1
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11/28/19 12:04am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin GPS
Bill, I'm not that tech-savvy, but the reason I wanted internal wifi was so that the unit would automatically update new maps. I didn't have any luck on the Garmin website trying to download new mapping on my computer for my old GPS. It sounds like the RV770 would automatically upload new maps when they become available. Is that correct?
You can update it using your home computer and internet connection, or the GPS can be connected to a wifi network to download the updates.
I tried 3 times with my computer connected to wifi on three "supposedly" Garmin websites and all 3 times I was connected to a customer service rep in India that wanted to sell me something. I gave up. My current GPS is several years old so I think it is wise to buy a new one at this time.
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hotjag1
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11/26/19 10:14pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin GPS
Bill, I'm not that tech-savvy, but the reason I wanted internal wifi was so that the unit would automatically update new maps. I didn't have any luck on the Garmin website trying to download new mapping on my computer for my old GPS. It sounds like the RV770 would automatically upload new maps when they become available. Is that correct?
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hotjag1
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11/26/19 05:29pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Garmin GPS
Thank-you for the quick replies. I've noticed that the reviews on the 660 and the 760 are pretty much 50/50 good or bad, but the review dates are mostly from 2017 and a few in 2018. Has Garmin improved and gotten better in 2019 or do I take my chances and hope I get a good one.
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hotjag1
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11/26/19 04:12pm |
Technology Corner
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Garmin GPS
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 30004973
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hotjag1
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11/26/19 12:20am |
Class A Motorhomes
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Garmin GPS
My gps is several years old now and I would like to get a new one. I would like a 7" screen with internal wifi for automatic map updates. I would also like one with visual and voice commands that state the correct lane to be in when turning or exiting.
I prefer Garmin and have read many reviews, but most units have mixed reviews.I'm hoping for recommendations on which one a lot you RVers have and how well you like them.
I don't need one with a dash cam but I wouldn't mind having a unit with one if all the other functions are good. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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hotjag1
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11/26/19 12:20am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Thinking about downsizing to a B
Maybe you could find one like the small rv in my signature picture. It is 24' with a dry bath on a Workhorse chassis. We love it.
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hotjag1
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11/24/19 03:53pm |
Class B - Camping Van Conversions
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RE: Are RV shows worth it?
We go to the big RV show in Quartzsite, AZ every year. We are quite happy with the rv that we have, but it is fun to see what new glitz and glitter the mfrs have come up with. We usually find some new gadget that we buy for our current motorhome from one of the hundreds of vendors.
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hotjag1
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11/23/19 12:18pm |
Rallies, Shows and Gatherings
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RE: Algodones. Dental. "molar" city
Been going there for 10 years for cleaning and crowns. Cleaning is $45 and crowns are $175. We are happy with the quality of work too.
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hotjag1
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11/17/19 02:15pm |
RVing with Disabilities and General Health Issues
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RE: Question for those towing an enclosed car hauler...
I don't have an escape door, but I am only about 10 lbs over what my ideal weight should be. I park the suv a few inches off center in the trailer so the door opens a little further than normal. This makes it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. An escape door would make it easier, but if a person isn't quite a bit overweight, it isn't that big of a deal.
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hotjag1
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11/14/19 11:15pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: No one is heading south?
Highway 95 going through Lake Havasu City, AZ has lots and lots of RV's traveling south. The business's in town have seen a big increase also.
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hotjag1
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11/08/19 12:51pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Pre trip routines
When hooking up trailer and connecting lights, chains, tongue lock, etc...if anyone talks to you while doing this, recheck everything again after they have left:)
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hotjag1
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11/04/19 01:30pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Slow/ No Cranking
Is it a Chevy/Workhorse chassis? If so, it is probably the starter. They are notorious for cranking slow when they get hot. Replace the starter with the best starter you can find regardless of price(that's what I did) and no more problems with hot start.
If it's a Ford, I don't know if they had the same problem.
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hotjag1
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10/25/19 10:54pm |
Tech Issues
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