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RE: MS Streets & Trips
I should go back and check some of my old S&T's. If I remember correctly you use to have the option of setting driving speeds in MPH's now they have this option of faster or slower. That is no where as good as when you could set the MPH"s on the different type of roads.
Back to the question from the OP. I have used S&T for 9 years.
I use it for quick planning I also use DeLorme. When I first started using DeLorme, it had many features that S&T didn't have. S&T was top is North (that has been changed to be like DeLorme now), Delorme was top is direction of travel. Now the to prograns are very close in function and features.
I buy S&T even years and DeLorme in the odd years.
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lbrandt
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11/22/09 08:21am |
Technology Corner
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RE: am i being too picky ?
One who ownes an RV does not need another hobby.
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lbrandt
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11/21/09 12:35pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: unknown fixture on dashboard
link to pics ?
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2uy4p60&s=6
http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=34ssagz&s=6
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=Y%2FhLISduVV49iZCTWD676Yh4l5k2TGxc
http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=Y%2FhLISduVV6M2u0GwZB%2B0Yh4l5k2TGxc
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lbrandt
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11/21/09 10:09am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Solar Panel Voltage Question
the panel specs are:
Voc = 21.09
Aoc = 0.44A
I am reading:
Voc= 19.72
Aoc = .080A
early morning sun
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The numbers look good for that size panel.
It won't give you much, but better than nothing.
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lbrandt
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11/20/09 12:14pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battary Question
Sam's Club has a Enegizer Commercial Heavy Duty 950 which is made by Johnson Controls. Same specs as the 950 Interstate but a lot cheeper.
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lbrandt
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11/20/09 12:06pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: ScanGauge II for rear engine Freightliner
Deen, you didn't by any chance get that at Minot ND at the FMCA Rally did you? 2004 or 2005 I think. That is where I got mine.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 06:19pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wireless Internet: HELP!
I use MotoSat internet satellite. Mounted to the top of the MH.
Automatic. Push the search button and 5 to 10 min later, I am on.
When you don't have cell phone service, I'll still have the internet.
http://www.oregonrv.net Don usually has some used F1 systems for around $2000. service runs $60 to $80 a month depending what plan you have, Basic or Pro. Ask Don about used systems. If he dosen't have any he will know where to find one. Or check out datastormusers.com
best source for internet information and help.
Check the marketplace and you will find quite a few used systems.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 06:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: MAINTAINING A FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS
Now is a good time to extend the slober tube. The extension that Freightliner offered as a fix to oil clogging up the after cooler didn't work very well.
I took a PVC 45 elbow that would fit over the tube (you have to cut the taper off the tube first) Drilled a hole thru the PVC and the rubber slober tube and put a 1/8" pin thru it to hold it in place. (I also glued the PVC to the tube.) I than took a straight peice of PVC long enough that it would extend to a point just at the rock guard. Put another 45 on to direct the blow by straight down to the ground.
This will help to keep your after cooler clean.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 05:51pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: ScanGauge II for rear engine Freightliner
You will have any where up to 3 connection ports. One in the engine compartment, One under the dash some place and one in the pannel to the left of the drivers seat. It is usually a Round gray fitting. Push in and twist to remove cap. About 1" in dia.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 11:53am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Your Experience with Remco Lube Pump?
I see two negetive post about the Remco pump here.
Not mine, but "a friend of mine said"
As I stated I have over 140K miles without any problems, and I know many who use the Remco pump.
Not having any actual information an the ones that say they have had problems with the pump, I would have to say they probley didn't maintain the connections as they should have and not observed the 2 warning signals.
Don't be afrade to use a pump if you want one, don't let someone with limited knowledge of the pump talk you out of it.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 11:42am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Ever Been Asked to Leave?
I had permission to park in the lot at the VA Center in Little Rock AR. The security officer even watched me set up. About 3AM I get this knock on the door (more like pounding) and the security officer told me I would have to leave. I told him I had permission to park their. He told me to leave and go to a lot about 2 miles off.
In Carbondale IL about 4 years ago, I asked the store manager of the Wal-Mart is I could park over night. He said the store had no problem with it but it depended on what police officer had duty that night. He said they had one police officer that liked to chase all RV's off and would wait until after he knew you were asleep before he started pounding on your door.
The town must have gotten rid of him now, because the last time I went to Carbondale, they had a new Wal-Mart and the manager said overnight parking was OK.and I parked without any problem.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 11:32am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How many of you have Diabetes?
Robert,
Pumps now cost around $5000.\
I had Desetronics pumps to start with. I purchased them myself because my insurance would not cover them. Almost a year after I had the pump and writing many letters to the insurance BOD's, they decided that whey would cover them and rembursed me for the cost of them. ( I say them because Desetronic at that time issued 2 pumps for the same price as the other mfg's charged for one.)
The VA wanted to replace my pumps with one that they have supplies for but I wouldnt let them. Told them just supply infusion lines and insulin and I would take care of the other supplies required. We went that way until I could no longer get supplies for my pumps. The VA than supplied me with a Anamis pump and all supplies as requited.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 07:51am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Your Experience with Remco Lube Pump?
I have used Remco pumps for 10 years without any problems.
I had my first pump go over 140K before it gave up. Even than it wasn't the pump, it was the control box. I now have it as a spare pump.
As to failure, ie alarm not going off to alert you to a problem.
You have (2) alarm systems one is the buzzer, theother is the green light turns to RED. It is highly unlikely that both will fail at the same time.
You do have to do maintance on the wireing on a regular basis.
I have 6 prong plug. Routine maintance is to clean both the male and female ends and spread the prongs on the male plug. They will close up (over time and use) and cause you to lose contact.
Depending on where you drive and conditions, clean all slip plug electrical conections. Corosion on electrical contacts can cause a problem.
I'll have a remco pump on my next toad.
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lbrandt
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11/18/09 07:29am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: How many of you have Diabetes?
I am 70 years old and have been a diabetic for 50 years. Went thru many years of denial. I wasn't over weight and got plenty of excerize.
When I finally decided I needed to listem to the Dr, I went on insulin. First time released like 70/30 than stacked (poor mans insuin pump) load fast acting and long acting both in the same needel.
Went with that for a few years, taking 6 shots a day total 140 units of insulin.
14 years ago I changed to an insulin pump. Best thimg I have ever done. My insulin rete is BASE 37 units in 24 hours and Basil rate based on what I eat. My total per day now is about 60 to 70 units per day.
My HBA1C range for the last 7 years has been from 6.1 to 6.5
I'am still here after 11 Angoplastys and a quad by-pass.
I think anyone who takes more than 2 shots per day should go to an insulin pump. My readings are very steady and no highs or lows.
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lbrandt
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11/17/09 02:59pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Cat 300hp
Something you should know about the Cat 300.
We have a 1998 Allegro Bus with a Cat 3126B diesel 300 hp engine. We love the coach. No problems other than a persistent engine overheating problem since we bought it last summer. I have followed the advice of several threads, on this forum, related to this common overheating issue with the 3126B but they have not lead to any solution other than cleaning the rad & slowing down and increasing the rpms to prevent it from going to heat danger zone. Slowing to 45 mph for a 200 mile trek is not a comfortable option. I am still uncertain as to what it will cost to truly resolve the issue.
Phil and Carol Brooks
Fruitvale BC Canada
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GrampaKoot
I have a CAT 3126B on a Freightliner Chassis.
You said you cleaned the rad. You didn't say anything about cleaning the cooler that is behind the rad. Thats the one that gets pluged up and causes your overheating problem.
Clean it, add an extension to the slober tube so it is below and behind the air intake to the rad. That will take care of your overheating problem.
It is still a good practice to clean the rad and after cooler at least once a year.
I clean mine after each trip. You should try it.
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lbrandt
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11/17/09 06:56am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Workamping Opportunities in Branson MO
I am a member of Treasure Lake Resort and if you will check http://www.tlresort.com/ you will find that they are in need of WorkCampers most of the time.
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lbrandt
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11/16/09 12:23pm |
Workamping Forum
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RE: RV battery comparison
Just go to Sam's Club and ask at the automotive department for a specifaction sheet on Energizer "Heavy Duty Commerical Batteries.
41-9497 (3/09)
E31A CCA at 0 degrees F 950
Reserve Capacity 195
Length 13"
Width 6-13/16"
Height 9-6/16"
You just as well pick up the sheet on Energizer GC2 Deep Cycle to use for compairison to Trogen.
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lbrandt
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11/14/09 08:51am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: St George Island State Park Florida
I hope it is open, I have a reservation at it for Dec 3 for 3 days
Just wanted a nice stop over on our way to http://www.suncoastdesigners.com/ to have my windows fixed.
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lbrandt
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11/13/09 06:47pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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St George Island State Park Florida
What is the condition of this park now?
Is it open?
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lbrandt
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11/13/09 04:43pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Satellite signal in Desoto SP in Alabama???
Check this web site.
http://www.satellitefriendly.com/ This is for Internet access but works for TV as well.
You can look but unless you have a MotoSat internet system you won't be able to add new locations. Thats a bummer, but good in a way because it requires your GPS location be obtained from your Admin in order to provide the correct location.
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lbrandt
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11/13/09 03:21pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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