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RE: out of state purchase
I recently read on the forums where someone purchased out of state, then when they took their RV to the local dealer for warranty repair, that dealer refused to do it saying something about the tax not being paid. One hassle that you don't need.Total BS. In the first place, who said anything about not paying taxes? You can't drive a motor vehicle (for very long) on the highways anywhere without registering it, and you can't register without paying taxes. Secondly it is not a dealer's job to enforce tax laws. They have no authority and they couldn't care less.
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hwybnb
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11/29/08 07:48am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: SATELLITE DISH QUESTION
A satellite TV system will work anywhere in the US and in parts of Canada and Mexico, but will not work under trees. I carry a portable dish for that contingency.
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hwybnb
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11/29/08 07:41am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Unknowingly You've Created A Monster
I admire out-of-the-box thinking but IMO you are indeed creating a monster.
Best of luck.
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hwybnb
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11/29/08 07:06am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Satellite TV/Internet
The Texan is correct - if you need coverage in Canada or Mexico then satellite Internet is the way to go. OTOH we have traveled much of the western US including some pretty remote areas in Arizona and New Mexico and have not found anyplace where the Air Card did not work. You can keep the $3500 in your pocket and try it for 30 days with return privilege if you are interested.
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hwybnb
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11/28/08 11:12pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Changing Brake Fliud on W22
Dot 3 fluid. I have heard from people who have done it that it takes between two and three quarts.
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hwybnb
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11/28/08 11:03pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Satellite TV/Internet
The previous posts are a bit misleading. There is no satellite system that will provide both TV and Internet on the same dish "out of the box". In some circumstances you can do it by attaching a auxillary device called a Bird On A Wire (BOW) to a HughesNet or DataStorm dish but the ability to do that depends on which HughesNet satellite you are assigned to. HughesNet satellite systems range in price from about $1,500 for a manual tripod-mounted system to around $5,000 for a fully automatic roof-mounted DataStorm system. Monthly charges are $60 to $100.
We recently dumped our HughesNet dish in favor of a Verizon Air Card. It works great in most places we have been and is a lot easier to use.
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hwybnb
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11/28/08 07:23pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Defective Propane Detector?
They do not last forever. Mine did the same thing after being in use for about 5 years. A new one solved the problem.
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hwybnb
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11/28/08 06:45am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Flag Pole Buddy
I have one and like it a lot. The poles are available from several places but the mounting hardware is unique. It is a good design and well made. I also have one of the Light Sabers on top of the pole. It is very bright and can be seen from a long distance - great for finding your way back to your rig.
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hwybnb
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11/27/08 06:21pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Fiberglass repair
I have made similar repairs. My first suggestion is to do it from the inside if possible. It is much easier to patch the interior panels than the exterior fiberglass. Cut away the interior paneling over the damaged area. You will probably find a layer of insulation about 1 1/2 inch thick and then a layer of thin luan plywood that is rotted. Remove all of the rotted material leaving a rectangular opening with straight edges. Fabricate a plug to fit the hole. You might be able to reuse the insulation but if it is damaged, replace it. Glue the insulation to a new layer of thin plywood and then glue the plywood to the innr side of the fiberglass skin using Liquid Nails or other construction adhesive. You will probably have to clamp it to pull in the fiberglass and get a good bond. I did that by removing the window and using large furniture clamps and 2x6s. The last step would be to reinstall the interior panels and any cabinets you had to remove.
If you have to do it from the outside the process would be similar but patching the fiberglass is something I have no knowledge about. Someone at a boat repair place could probably advise you.
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hwybnb
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11/27/08 11:03am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hookup DirectTV, cable and antenna
If you do it as you described you would tune your TV receiver to channel 3. The satellite receiver will send the cable signal or the satellite signal over the coax on that channel.
Another way is to connect the satellite receiver directly to the back of the TV receiver using S-Video or Component cables. That will give you better quality picture and sound. You could then connect your cable coax to the coax input to the TV and your off-air antenna to the auxillary input of the satellite receiver.
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hwybnb
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11/27/08 10:42am |
Technology Corner
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RE: campground costs
We did a three month trip this past fall that covered the west from the coast to Colorado and New Mexico, using a mix of public and private parks. Our average was $23.38/night. Lowest was $5.00, highest was $42.
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hwybnb
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11/27/08 09:15am |
Campgrounds, Resorts and Attractions
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RE: Satelitte Domes - Which to Buy?
Unless you really want in-motion I suggest installing an open dish insteadof a dome. We have a KingDome that loses the signal in the rain. Last night we lost it in the middle of Dancing With Stars and DW was very unhappy. I had to go out and set up the portable dish, which fortunately I was able to do under the awning so did not get wet.
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hwybnb
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11/26/08 01:58pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Help Needed Quickly: New DirecTV Install Problem
Based on the reviews I have seen some HD TV sets are not very good at converting SD channels. Try viewing them in standard 4:3 format rather than stretched to fit the wide screen.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 05:54pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Rear Tires on Class A
You should never pair a new and and old tire on the same end of a dual-wheel axle. The circumferences have to match.
If I couldn't afford to buy six new tires at the same time I would replace all four rears first, and then the two fronts, or visa-versa depending on which ones looked the worst. It has been my experience that rears fail more often than fronts so I would be more concerned about their age and condition. If in doubt have them inspected by a qualified tire shop, preferably one that is an authorized dealer for your brand.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 04:07pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: satelite dish
I never considered finding ZIP codes to be a problem. When I check into a campground I usually get a receipt and/or a brochure that has the ZIP code on it. People that stay in WalMart or similar parking lots can get the information from the store. When I am boondocking I use the coordinates on my GPS.
The dishes themselves are all pretty much the same. A lot of people use a standard home-type dish mounted on a tripod or home-made stand, or Camping World sells a couple of folding dishes tha work well.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 04:03pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Worn Out Shocks After 8000 Miles??
I can believe it. The manufacturers install the cheapest shocks they can get by with and they do not last long. If you can doe the work yourself you can replace them with a set of premium shocks such as Koni FSDs for around $500. Other good quality shocks from Monroe or Bilstin would be less.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 12:01pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Do I need brakes
IIRC somebody posted some information on this subject of brakes on toads that supposedly was on the signs as you enter California?
bumpyNegative. California's vehicle code specifically exempts towed motor vehicles from the brake requirements written for trailers.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 11:55am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Do I need brakes
A lot of RVers tow without auxillary brakes but it is a controversial topic. Making an informed decision is not made any easier by the fact that there is so much false and misleading information about what the legal requirements are. Tables of requirements published by people that sell toad braking systems, including the one in the RoadMaster link in an earlier post, are incorrect because they quote the requirements for trailer brakes. A towed motor vehicle is not a trailer and those laws are not applicable. Most states do not have a specific requirement for tad brakes, as shown in this link.
Going beyond the legal requirements there are other issues such as the effectiveness of toad brakes but here again it is hard to make an informed decision. There are no Sate or Federal standards, and no published test results from unbiased sources.
As others have suggested you should check the weight of your minivan. If it weighs over 4,000 pounds that makes a stronger case in favor of having the brakes.
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hwybnb
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11/25/08 11:06am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: Toilet flange broke off the tube going into the tank--HELP
Why drop the tank ?
Just break the flange off the pipe.
Then set a new wax ring.Not a big deal but I have never seen an RV toilet that used a wax seal. They use a rubber donut.
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hwybnb
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11/24/08 04:54pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Toilet flange broke off the tube going into the tank--HELP
That is a tough one. The tank is probably molded polyethylene. Another solution would be to cut the broken pipe out of the tank by sawing around it. Then find a tank fabrication/repair shop and have them hot weld a new piece of polyethylene sheet over the cutout, and spin weld a new fitting into the patch. If you would rather not hassle with the hot welding you could cut out the broken pipe, cement a patch over the hole using Marine Goop, and install a new fitting in that.
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hwybnb
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11/24/08 08:34am |
Tech Issues
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