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RE: Winegard Antenna
If using a converter...some do not pass analog signals. Try bypassing the converter.
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NorCal Dan
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12/01/09 10:28am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Lights on switches out on HR 08 Endeavor
If you need some help let me know...currently staying at the RV park on Live Oak Blvd. I'd like to see the change you made to your video display sometime...and I could try to assist you in figuring out the lights...5308455433.
Dan
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NorCal Dan
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12/01/09 10:26am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Current Opinions on Direct & Dish?
We've been with DirecTv for almost 2 years. I just got off the phone and discovered they have changed the rules. The biggest change, from a full-time RV position, they will no longer change your service address. In the past they would change your service address, and provide the local stations based on your location. This means you will never get local stations while traveling away from your service address.
They will provide you with the mobile DNS service, but again, it will be based on your service address. Since they will not change your service address, it is unclear to me how you would be able to change from receiving either the east or west DNS service. They do NOT provide both east and west DNS service. If you still receive both I recommend never calling DirecTv or changing your package.
Now DirecTv says these changes are directed by the FCC. My gut feeling, after talking to 3 different people, is that DirecTv does not understand the rules. Each person I talked to gave me a different answer, and they did not seem to fully understand how these changes will affect the RV customers.
I should know more in the next 30 days, as I had to resubmit my waiver (since DirecTv mistakenly removed mobile DNS from my account) because my previous waiver expired. I am putting this info out for anyone who is considering new service from DirecTv. Not being able to change your service address is going to cause serious problems for those that in the past have been able to receive local programming based on their location/zipcode.
In the mean time I will be researching the FCC rules to educate myself on what the rules really say, and how they apply to my situation.
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NorCal Dan
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11/29/09 12:59pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Salt free water conditioner
I use this one, and under most situations it does a great job of softening the water. It does have a problem with very hard water, it is just to small to effectively soften water that is extremely hard. While staying in Bullhead City it failed to soften the water (testing revealed the hardness of the water was between 425 and 800 ppm)!
So far that is the only location that has given us problems.
http://www.flowpur.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FP&Product_Code=RVM8000&Category_Code=RVWS
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NorCal Dan
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11/26/09 08:56am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Comfort Control- Duo Therm Wall Mounted Control
There is a way to reset the control. I had problems with my rear a/c and when I called coachnet they had me do a reset. Darned if I can remember how to do it but wanted to let you know that it exists.
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NorCal Dan
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11/20/09 08:10pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Smart Energy Mgt System in Monaco MH
I had the same question after I picked up my coach. Yep, unit only shows amps when on generator or shore power (when less than 50 amps). On my Intellitec SMS panel I do have to "set" it manually for either 30 or 20 amp service. Once you tell it the amount it will manage the power so hopefully you won't trip breakers or have brown outs to on-board equipment.
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NorCal Dan
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11/20/09 08:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wireless Internet: HELP!
For those times when the park wifi signal isn't strong enough at your site I recommend the wifire from http://www.hfield.com/.
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NorCal Dan
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11/20/09 07:01am |
Tech Issues
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RE: MAGICJACK
We use MJ but also carry tracfones. Using public wifi found in campgrounds is a hit'n'miss proposition and I do not rely on it for my MJ so I also use an aircard and the MJ works fine with that. The $20/yr for MJ with phone number is what attracted me to their service.
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NorCal Dan
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11/18/09 07:23pm |
Technology Corner
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Lp furnance fails to light
Tried searching but couldn't find what I was looking for...I know I've read about this problem...furnance comes on normally and shuts off when temp is reached, but the next time heat is called for the igniter clicks but the furnance fails to light. Power cycling the furnance a few times and the furnance will work again, once. Possible causes?
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NorCal Dan
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11/17/09 02:28pm |
Tech Issues
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Mesa AZ. overnighter
Looking to stop and visit friends in Mesa and need a overnight spot. They all seem to stipulate one person must be 55+ and we don't meet that requirement yet. Looking for suggestions...40' class A and toad Jeep and have a dog...
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NorCal Dan
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11/17/09 02:15pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: direct tv install question????
Once you leave your home area, locals can only be received with your antenna or the parks cable.
You can call DirecTv and have them change your installation address, this will allow you to receive the locals for the location you're in, just don't do it every week. DirecTv told me 4-6 times a year would be ok. If you filed a waiver with DirecTv for DNS service do NOT let them change your billing address, it will invalidate your waiver ;)
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NorCal Dan
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11/17/09 08:08am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Would you use ULSD blended with biodiesel?
Appreciate the site reference. Note the fuel filter requirement below, needs to be done before you start using Biodiesel...I doubt I will be using any Biodiesel fuel and I tend to stay parked for long periods of time.
The first step is to confirm that your Cummins engine is
approved for biodiesel use. Then, before you pump the first
gallon into your tank, you need to install a new fuel filter. The
first two fuel filter changes will have to be performed at half
the standard interval; after that you can return to the normal
change interval. Biodiesel doesn’t have as long of a shelf
life as petrodiesel, and should be used within six months
of its manufacture. Equipment should not be stored longer
than three months with biodiesel blends in the fuel system.
Complete details can be found in the Fuels for Cummins
Engines – Service Bulletin 3379001, which is available
through Cummins dealers, distributors and on our web site
at quickserve.cummins.com.
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NorCal Dan
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11/17/09 08:02am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Would you use ULSD blended with biodiesel?
Some good info...I am going to contact Cummins and see what they have to say about using the B2 diesel. Do the stations selling the B2 continue to offer 100% ULSD?
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NorCal Dan
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11/16/09 04:56pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: DirecTv SWM Antenna Setup
Thanks all for the replies. I have passed all the info to my friend and they seem ok with setting up the dish themselves now.
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NorCal Dan
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11/16/09 08:26am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv SWM Antenna Setup
I've seen a couple of video's already...another member here sent me some info on what meters have passed muster for use with the SWM and ASL, so I forwarded that info on to the guy with the SWM dish.
We are getting ready to head back to YC so the wife can visit the doctor...insurance won't pay for the tests she needs as her pcm is at Sutter North. What a racket...
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NorCal Dan
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11/15/09 05:47pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv SWM Antenna Setup
Mod - Thanks for moving the post.
Will - Yep, we have the PL-21 in the circuit, the new SWM dish requires 21V versus 18V for the older dishes. The problem, I think, is that the ASL does not provide power to the ports that break out the 101 and 119 signals, and the meter needs voltage to work. We jumpered the 18V port on the ASL to a splitter and combined that with the 101 port output, but meter didn't seem to be acting right. There was a very small "no signal" region between sat signals, but every where else the signal was very strong, no peak to center the dish on.
I was hoping to find some DirecTv experts on here to find out what type of meter he should be using...obviously RV'ers would not want to pay DirecTv to come out and set up this dish every time they move. We know the ASL is required equipment for this new SWM dish, but is there a non-$400 meter that can be used for the dish alignment?
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NorCal Dan
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11/15/09 12:12pm |
Technology Corner
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DirecTv SWM Antenna Setup
This topic has been moved to another forum.
You can read it here: 23395641
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NorCal Dan
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11/15/09 03:44am |
Class A Motorhomes
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DirecTv SWM Antenna Setup
A neighbor just purchased DirecTv equipment and received the new SWM dish. This new dish now supplies multiplexed signals on one cable that can feed 8 receivers. The problem we had is that the company they bought the equipment from did not supply them with the ASL that as far as I can tell is a required piece of equipment. The ASL breaks out the 101 and 119 sat signals so you can use your sat finder meter. Unfortunatley the ASL does not supply the needed 18V on either of these ports for your meter. The ASL does have an 18V output port, so we ran a cable from that port to a splitter, added a cable from the 101 port, and combined them going to the meter.
However, the meter did not seem to be picking up the sat signal, or at least displaying it like it does on an older dish.
If we have any experts out there on this new SWM dish I would like to know if the way we combined the 18V and 101 ports is supposed to work, or if it would be better to find a sat finder meter that contains it's own power source? Nothing I could find online details the exact procedures and equipment required to align this new monster. I was able to find some info about the ASL and the SWM technology but nothing about the meter to use...
We did manage to get it working by setting up the dish to the correct azimuth, tilt, and skew (they don't call it skew anymore but I forgot the new term) and then used the receiver to let us know when we had signal.
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NorCal Dan
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11/15/09 03:44am |
Technology Corner
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RE: A burned out light bulb
I've had my HWH electric switch replaced twice by my dealer. Like you, our switch works fine, but the bulb keeps burning out. The 2 times mine was replaced they would not let me have the old switch as they needed to return it under warranty. I am going to have them replace mine for a 3rd time and I am going to keep the old switch and see if I can replace the bulb myself and keep it for a spare.
FWIW, I run the HWH 24/7 on electric. All 3 times my bulb has quit working has been right after I lost shore power to the coach. Seems that if the switch is on and power is lost and you don't turn off the switch before power comes back on, then the bulb blows.
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NorCal Dan
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11/11/09 10:36am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Best RV Parks in Oregon
Located midway between I-5 at Roseburg/Sutherlin and Reedsport on the coast is http://www.elktonrvpark.com/ located on the Umpqua River. Peaceful quiet setting, good fishing, drift boat pull-out. We stayed here in our 40' MH.
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NorCal Dan
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11/11/09 10:30am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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