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Tom_M

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  1. My cat converter was stolen from my 2005 with V10 over a year ago and I decided not to replace it. I put in a section of flex tubing instead and it has run great. Of course if your state requires an emission check you will have to replace it.
  2. You have to start with a chat session. If this does not resolve your problem you can request a call back. The agent may say that this is not possible, but if you persist they will arrange for a call.
  3. I have had Visible since May 2019 and it has been great. I doubt that there is any other service which offers unlimited everything including hotspot use. With their PayPal option total price $25/month. Occasionally I am in an area where there is no Verizon service, so I'm looking for a service for something other than Verizon and came across https://tello.com/. They use TMobile/Sprint towers. Unlimited service is $29/month. I would continue my Visible service and add Tello as a backup plan.
  4. Here's an article about tow charging an EV: https://topcarnews.net/can-you-tow-charge-a-rivian-s132746.html
  5. I have used CCleaner for many years but recently came across Glary Utilities. It has everything that CCleaner has and more. It's available here: https://www.filepuma.com/download_glary_utilities_254/ I've been using the free version and it will prompt you to activate it. It will gladly upgrade you to the paid version. I've been using the free version for several months with no problems. There is no need to activate it.
  6. Here's a link to a document posted on the iRV2 forum that goes into great detail about Visible: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKLcBfdChCghgdHYS7ieGGhlUBfj7qFtSwHvZKb913Q/edit
  7. If you are getting 2-3 bars it's likely that you are experiencing tower congestion. If that's the case a booster would do no good.
  8. Here's my solution for tilting and portable: If the panels are facing the sun I can leave them attached and tilt them up. Otherwise I can remove them and set them in the sun using extension cables.
  9. I checked their site and a "little more" turns out to be $149 per month if I'm reading it correctly. I presently have Visible and am paying a total of $25 per month for unlimited everything which includes hotspot. Hotspot speed is capped at 5Mb/s but that is fast enough for what I need.
  10. Also add Born Free to the list. I purchased my 2005 in 2010 and can attest to the build quality. I believe that the last Born Free built was in 2017.
  11. For folks using Visible here's a link to a document that explains setting up your phone and using a wireless router. A router will allow you to connect multiple devices to the hotspot. Visible allows only a single connection to the phone's hotspot. The author recommends using a GL.iNet brand router. I'm presently using the GL.iNet Beryl version and it works great. If you scroll down toward the bottom of the page it will explain how to circumvent the 5 Mb/s speed limitation. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jKLcBfdChCghgdHYS7ieGGhlUBfj7qFtSwHvZKb913Q/edit
  12. I purchased an AeroPress a couple years ago at Target. The store did not carry the filters for it. About the only redeeming feature was that it was quick. People claimed that the coffee was much better. I was underwhelmed. I use a French press and have no problem cleaning it. When at home I just add some water and pour the grounds down the drain. I don't advise this for an RV. When camped I just add some water and heave the grounds outside.
  13. I have been using Visible service for a couple of years now and am very pleased with it. As far as I know it is about the only service that has truly unlimited hotspot data. Joining a Party Pay plan brings the total price down to $25/month for unlimited everything. Using a wireless router allows you to connect multiple devices. I'm using a GL-MT1300 Beryl Router and there is a fairly simple hack to eliminate the 5 Mb/s speed cap. I did a speed test this morning and am getting 60 Mb/s. This speed varies a lot but I am getting a fairly consistent 30 Mb/s. Here's a link to a document that covers a lot of info regarding Visible: Unlimited Internet for AS LITTLE AS $25 with Party Pay Toward the end of the document it tells about the firewall rule hack. I have tried putting the Visible SIM card into my 6620L JetPack. The only change needed is to change the APN to VSBLINTERNET. It works great but I don't know if Visible can detect this. They could shut down your service if they find out. I did this for a few days when I destroyed my phone and was waiting for a replacement.
  14. I have one panel permanently mounted on my roof and the others mounted on the side that can be tilted or removed.
  15. I have a 7K Onan and what happened with mine is a chunk of carbon broke loose in one of the cylinders and locked up the generator while I was cranking it. I pulled the heads off and cleaned everything up. Luckily nothing broke or bent and it ran fine.
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