Ray,IN

On 7/6/2023 at 12:29 AM, sandsys said:

The younger folks don't use this type of forum and us older folks are slowing down with many coming off the road. I think we are in a transition period similar to that of going from horse & buggy to automobile. I am glad there were a lot of active people here when we were just moving into full timing way back in 2008.

Linda

Didn't Escapees create a new website or other type site (excapeers?) for younger members a several years ago? What was the expectation, for those younger members to transition here as they age?

Neat! Looks like a variation of the OEM thing that raises the head of the mattress for slide retraction in the same situation.

In this area of IN the established mobile techs,  trip charge $150, $125/hr. I called a recent graduate of RV tech school(school in TX), his rates were, $50 trip charge, $100/hr. I assume as he gains experience his rates will increase.

Jack, for future needs, DigiKey electronics carries about everything.

It would be interesting to know the average age of forum users, by year and type of device they prefer.   I suspect todays technologies interest younger people more than we older folks. The have instant communication at their fingertips via facebook, twitter, etc.; and from my observations very few use a desktop computer today, mostly they use a smart phone.

Ya, should'a been thinking. It didn't even occur to me Linux has links to their discussion forums in the menu setting. 🤦‍♀️

I replaced my desktop 1TB, HDD (crashed) with a 1TB, SSD. While I was in there I added 8GB memory. Since I had a new SSD I thought it's a great time to install Linux Mint-Tina. It's so much faster than W10 it's amazing.

Now I want to go to Cinnamon since Tina has reached end of life, gotta figure out how to accomplish that.

Yes, replace the faulty circuit breaker. Don't cheap out on the motor, buy the same NM torque rating.

Yep, oversizing an air conditioning unit results in high humidity and cool air, my dad did that and his house always felt clammy during summer. The A/C company rep argued with dad, but the money won out.

I was given a pint can of DeoxIT about 50 years ago by an uncle who was an electrican, still have about 1/3 can. Doubt I'll live long enough to empty the can. It wasn't full when I received it.

I have one of those (RV's post) 50A receptacle testers for quick N dirty  testing. If it displays anything but OK I grab my VOM and do the real testing. If that too results in good numbers, then I plug in the MH, and the built-in EMS will only  allow connection if it is satisfied everything is OK.

I am not an electrician; I did school myself in what to test for without frying me.

On 6/10/2023 at 6:26 PM, lappir said:

I am not and was not. It is a recreation in my mind, but your mind may see it differently and that's ok too. 

My apologies  to anyone who takes offence to my thoughts, sometimes they exit before I consider who it may bother. I will try to do better. 

 

Rod

Never apologize for your opinion, right or wrong it's yours;  7% of the U.S.A. population served in the military to preserve your right to express your opinion.

On 6/26/2023 at 11:28 AM, Kirk W said:

I'm around but there really hasn't been much lately that was of interest. It is easier to be a moderator if you don't participate.

That sounds like a paraphrase of Confucius.😁

1 hour ago, homelesshartshorns said:

Ok now there is information! So, you were given a title and a temp plate from Utah, for a month?

The selling dealer is only allowed to issue a temporary paper license plate for the state in which they are licensed to do business. Dealing with MO is entirely your responsibility.

On 7/6/2020 at 2:09 PM, mptjelgin said:

The number of turns depends on the length of the awning and how far away from the wall it is when you wind it.  I've done this one time and will say that you need to be very careful and know what you are doing before you start.  The spring will injure you badly it it gets away from you. 

It is easiest to wind it slightly away from the coach wall as it is under less (but still significant) tension and will give you a bit of wiggle room for moving it in or out to align pins, bolts, etc.  The guidelines for 2 feet out from the coach wall are:

up to 12 ft long awning = 8 turns
13-14 ft = 9 turns
15-16 ft = 10 turns
16.5 - 18ft. = 12 turns
19 ft-up = 13 turns.

The spring is prewound in a direction that places the awning under tension when retracted, and then tensions further as the awning is deployed. Dometic sells a tool to assist with winding the spring, but you can do it using "other" tools. 

Again, please be very cautious.  These things bite hard!

Yes it is not hard to break a wrist or hand if the installer makes a mistake.

This is for Dometic  2 step awings: https://documents.dometic.com/media/download/56240?templateId=0

 Here is the A&E pdf for replacing awning fabric with a chart on page 7 showing number of turns with,as you said,  awning tube 2' from coach: https://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/aespring.pdf  If anyone is interested.

I've posted it previously, can't remember where. The inventors of AI are now asking congress to pass laws governing the  how, when, why, where, and to what limits AI can be used before it's too late.

IMO they know something the rest of do not-yet.

https://hai.stanford.edu/news/congress-gets-serious-about-artificial-intelligence

Thanks Derek!

This is my opinion, so don't hit the ceiling. IMO we RV buyers have done this to ourselves by shopping for the lowest price and accepting less than first-class workmanship.

I wonder what percentage of Rvers choose to buy a Airstream trailer or other high quality TT  vs a lower quality/ cheaper trailer.

Complaints about poor workmanship and quality of materials are common, but the RV mfgrs. build what sells best, which IMO is glitz and fancy electronics.

My first TT did not have electric lights inside It had one propane light, but it was built very solid and tight,  It never developed a water leak or require something fixed after a trip that fell apart.

The bottom line is,  "we actually do get what we pay for."

It is a somber day for me. I have traced my military roots to the revolutionary war.  When I learned the history of Decoration Day, it originated with Confederate widows after the civil war.

Look for a Cummins Coach Care location nearby. There is one at  1800 Fryar Avenue
Sumner, WASHINGTON 98390
425 235-3400

6 hours ago, Tulecreeper said:

So, in 2023 you get your vehicle inspected and they record your mileage at 35,000 miles.  Then you come back next year in 2024 for the inspection and they record your mileage at 46,000 miles and the state of Texas charges you for 11,000 miles.  BUT...you were on extended vacation during the past 12 months and 9,500 of those miles were driven outside the state of Texas.  Why should Texas get the mileage tax for the entire 11,000 miles?  Shouldn't the 24 states you drove through during those 6 months of vacation and 9,500 miles get their share?  Yes, yes they should, but who is going to keep track of all that?  It would be a logistical nightmare.

The commercial interstate trucking industry has been doing that for decades already.

reference: https://hbkcpa.com/trucking-companies-adhering-to-a-complex-network-of-state-taxes/

On 5/24/2023 at 11:08 PM, ms60ocb said:

Magnum 2812 is ready for the test tomorrow. The hard part of returning the 57# unit to service, is mounting it to the basement ceiling of the ENTEGRA.

FWIW, the  previous owner of my MH changed the inverter/charger which was mounted on the ceiling of the compartment. He mounted the new inverter/charger on the floor of the compartment instead, if his instance all the cables were a bit too long because the batteries are under that compartment..

That makes it easier for me because now I have to replace that inverter/charger unit.

IMO walking through an unoccupied campsite is no different than walking through any grassy area around the office, no harm no foul.

Very interesting and informative, thanks Derek!

Thanks again Derek!

That reads like, yes there must be staffing changes at the VA, starting at the top. IMO everyone working for the VA- in admin, must be a military veteran.