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Thanks to all for your responses. I was of the same thought that you cannot mix dissimilar types of batteries. just wanted others confirmation. f

HI Herman, Thanks for the reply, I do intend to keep the AGM's but I want to see if I can ADD 4 or 6 Wet cell 6volt batteries to the current bank... total of 4x AGM & 4x Wet Cell Thanks Phillip

I have a good set of 4 house batteries all AGM 6volt style. I have been offered a set of good 6Volt Wet cell batteries and I am not sure if my charger can handle mixing batteries.. Can I mix them on the same bank?

I have a Bendix wds 1043 M washer dryer combo and it has a three soap/softener/etc tray dispenser. I would like to know which of the three slots takes what. Soap, Softener, pre-wash? Thanks

Confused & Frustrated.... I have a simple topology No Modem, no cell phone coverage Connects via 3rd party WiFi service using MAC address Have a WD EX4100 NAS What Router or Extender should I use? I have tried the ASUS AX-3000 but tech support is unable to get it to work When I change from Router to Repeater Mode all connections are lost (not that I had any LAN or WAN anyway, just the desktop) What is the difference between a Router (Router has Repeater Mode) and and Extender? Thanks for any help you can give. Squire Dude

Hi all techies out there... I have been trying to build a new NAS on my coach. I have multiple WD RED drives (1x10TB, 4x4TB, 2x3TB(external)) I purchased the 10TB so I could consolidate the 2 external drives. My problem is cost of unit and now OS. almost 6 months ago I purchased an F2 TNAS from TerraMaster and after several weeks of tech support it was decided that the unit was defective. TerraMaster offered to replace the unit I decided to upgrade to their F4 unit for a small charger. I then purchased WD RED 4x4TB drives, per TerraMaster's suggestion. Well after another 4-5 months of late night tech calls (they are in China) and their refusal to send me a replacement unit I decided to cash out (so to speak). They let me keep the NAS and refund me half my money. It had taken so lone I was just happy to move on. My latest email to their tech informed me that the OS was propriety and that the drives and data would have to be scrubbed before using in another NAS. Is there a standard of OS for NAS boxes? My first task when I get another NAS is to determine a method of transferring all the data from one NAS to another. Hopefully that should not be too much of a task, just time. My question to all you RV techies is what NAS to purchase? I am thinking I need a 5 bay diskless NAS that is very reasonably priced. (FYI - I am your typical retired person living in my RV year round workamping to make ends meet so cost is a factor for me.) Thanks in advance for your help and advice.

Hi DocJ, Thanks I am looking into the WiFiRanger Aspen. It has a lot more than I need but the price is reasonable without the LTE functionality. Also like the PepWave product. NOTE: I have noticed a couple of thangs that maybe you can answer... (1) most of these devices use "tethering" I am a little unsure if that requires hard connections of like or can talk to each other using WiFi? (2) the USB ports are 2.0 and we are well past 3.0 into 3.1. Why the slower connections? Thanks for the help.

Hi all, I live in my RV year round and split my time between Winter Workamping at Sundance RV Resort, Yuma, Az. and Summers at Yosemite Pines RV Resort, Groveland, Ca. I have an unusual WiFi Extender situation that I desperately need help with. With the COVID19 "stay in place" order not having an active WiFi is extremely frustrating. Especially with only mobile phone via WiFi connection too. I have tried several different models of new NetGear WiFi Extenders (Nighthawks, AC2200, EX7300, R7000P etc.) and they all failed to connect with either Variation #1 or #2 below. FYI - Had an WN2000RPTv2 which worked in all environments for years but finally failed, there is no direct replacement from NetGear. All other models failed. After going through the setup procedure on each of the NetGear Extenders I got the same results... "No Internet, Secure" on the WiFi connection and when I open the MyWiFiExt software it reports that it is connected etc. and completely configured. I reality there is no internet connection and no connectivity to any devices. Variation #1 - When in Yuma, Az. I use the Hotspot WiFi device as my connectivity with the rest of the system as noted below. Variation #2 - When in Groveland, Ca. There is no mobile phone support or land lines of any kind or cable systems a the park (Yosemite Pines RV Resort). Our only communications with the outside world is by connecting to the parks WiFi system (TengoInternet). As an employee we are given unlimited connectivity which is authenticated using the MAC address (not using a UserID & PassWord) of a WiFi Extender device... Environment: WiFi Extender (TBD) NAS system (TerraMaster 4F (24TB)) 5 port Netgear Switch Sprint MiFi (HotSpot) device (Yuma only as no connection at Yosemite) If you know of a WiFi Extender that will give me Internet & WiFi service please let me know the make and model. Thanks SquireDude

Hi, Prefer to Flat tow a toad but open to suggestions to modify car or ??? I'm tired of flat towing boring and uncomfortable cars... Time for a change... I'd love to tow a late 90's MBz SL500, or an SL380 or SL450 (all rear wheel drive)? I figure as they are automatic, wish MBz made manuals, (but nothing since the old Diesels & wagons) they are a no go! I also like late 90's Jaguar convertibles… similar issues (no manuals)(rear wheel drive)… so I think that the tow dolly is not an option! Are there any mods that can be made to make it any of these work apart from a flat bed trailer. As a third choice how about a classic 60's or 70's car (preferably manual) as a toad? But that would cost more than my budget unless I can get lucky! Yeah right! :-( Being retired and on SSI I've got a limited budget. I'd like to keep the cost to $5000 or LESS!!! Or trade my clean 1998 Honda CRV with new paint and an replacement engine with less than 90k on it. Would love to hear any suggestions for a car (convertible).. or tow method... or car mod...! Thanks to everyone in advance for your time.

Thanks but its a bit out of my way and budget... but at least I now know what it does cost... good starting place... thanks

That is an option but with today's sensitive on again off again issue I am dubious... but that is am option I am considering. Thanks

Hi Folks, I know I have read threads on here on this subject but most were 3-5 years old and times and technology is moving so fast these days. So here is my question... I have a '97 Fleetwood Discovery 36ft and the "Go Faster Strips" are faded and the clear coat I had sprayed 4 years ago is peeling badly (do not think it was prepped properly, but that is history). Q? Which is better and most cost effective resolution to brighten the coach? Have decals removed and replaced? Have decals removed and paint entire coach (2 color w/no stripes)? Have the entire coach wrapped? other suggestions? I don't think I am up to the task of prepping or doing much, if any, of the work myself. Being retired and on SSI budget is a big issue so cost vs. quality is a dismal target! What sort of budget should I be looking at and time frame? I Look forward to your suggestions and thoughts. If anyone actually has a shop recommendation that would be great. Thanks folks for the effort.

RayIN - Thanks tried that one and after about 2-3 weeks it was back to its ugly self again... but thanks for the suggestion. Richard5933 - Wow! That is detailed and one of my possible solutions. Thank you for the details now I know how to do it I can plan better knowing tht it has been done before. WildeBill - Thanks for your suggestion too.

Hi folks, I have a '97 Fleetwood Discovery, the water heater was replaced by the previous owner about 7 years ago. I have recently been experiencing an ongoing issue with the water heater... it will cycle as expected as long as I am using the water, shower, laundry, dishes, then after no use for a few hours (usually over night) it will shut down. I have to fire it up by using the override switch on the control panel. OR the water heater is overheating the water and shuts down. I have to fire it again from the control panel. I have had the sensors changed several times as well as the control board on the heater, several times. We removed the Winterizing valve system. The burner has been cleaned. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we have missed in our diagnostics and need to change?

Hi Carl C, It is hard finish not a soft pliable rubbery finish. Since the car is a `98 and not worth much I don't want to pour a bunch of money into it. Just spruce it up a bit. I could take it to a body shop to paint it, or buy replacement parts, but neither of those appeal to the pocketbook! I'm hopeful of a cheap, quick, and easy way of refinishing the Trim. Thanks for your response though.