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  1. "Many cities are in the process of installing 5G networks now, this may lower tower signal strength and capacity during the work of installing their 5G network" That was broadcast on local TV news here in S. FL. in Dec.
  2. My wife has a Verizon prepaid phone, we just bought a Verizon prepaid ( no charges for stopping/starting as needed) hotspot for $79 + $40/month for 100gb per month (current special offer) Just sayin.
  3. Yes, when the transient voltage suppressor (huge diode that gets very hot during operation) fails many components are/can be affected. Mine failed July 2020, causing the fuel distributor module on the main pump to fail. The final bill was $5K+ and it took Cummins Great Plains 2 weeks to obtain a new fuel distributor module, when it normally was received overnight. I was quoted $10K for a rebuilt main pump instead of only replacing the distributor module.
  4. Just now read this. Speaking from experience, attack that PT with vigor! I didn't and lost the use of my shoulder when working overhead, I've never regained the strength in that shoulder because I was a slacker during PT.
  5. Feb. 5 it was 39° here in Ft. Myers Beach (2 miles from Gulf water). By comparison, it was 9° with 10' snow N ice at home. re: groundhog is far too greasy to eat unless you boil it first, then remove it from that water and bake it. Same for raccoon, duck, opossum, beaver, and several other animals. Thankfully those days are now a faint memory.
  6. Our MH has a huge wing mounted atop the rear cap by OEM design, the rear cap stays surprisingly clean all the time. I have determined the rear flap only helps kick up stones when driving crushed stone roads.
  7. As previously replied, local diesel fuel is blended for the coming season, but JIC I carry a quart of Power Service 9.1.1 in the red bottle during extremely cold weather. I have never experienced "gelled fuel" in my lifetime and I'm 79. I always refuel at 1/2 tank to avoid arriving in cold weather with totally untreated fuel.
  8. Forecast is 39° Sunday morning here in Ft. Myers, FL. Oddly enough, local farmers are hoping for strong wind. They say it will prevent the incoming cold air from settling to the ground and ruining crops.
  9. MIne was behind the dash panel, i had to remove the dash cover to locate an in-line fuse.
  10. Another suggestion; wait 30 seconds after the store light illuminates before shutting off the jack panel, this allows time for the springs to fully-retract the jacks after the reed switch signals the jack is retracted.
  11. The first step is to read the owners manual of the actual Jeep you plan to tow, it will have a section named "recreational towing": that is the only completely accurate information. The brand of tow-bar is immaterial, what is important is the maximum towing weight rating.
  12. Kay, that's far too technical for me, all I know my lights work when I throw the switch.
  13. Original MH florescent lights are 12V, and they are available for purchase; HOWEVER, the actual bulbs don't care about whether they are operating on 120VAC or 12VDC. I have 8 120VAC LED replacement bulbs from WalMart operating in my MH now. I've never seen 120VAC OEM lighting in an RV, it's all been 12VDC. Otherwise extended dry camping would be a pain in the keester. On a side note, many 120VAC televisions have a converter inside because it operates on 12V. I know of at least one person who has rewired a new TV to put in his RV to run on 12VDC by bypassing the built-in converter.
  14. Wildbilll that is a wild machine, sounds like it was rushed through the build instead of listening to the engineers. Supposed to be 86°F here at Ft. Myers Beach today. but a cold front is coming through Tuesday that will lower the temp to 73° for 3 days.
  15. However 12V is controlled by fuses or resettable breakers.
  16. Are you sure it's leaking internally, or is the equalizing cylinder faulty or out of time? HWH FAQ information states to avoid stopping midway and reverse directions, complete movement before reversing directions to prevent an out of time condition.
  17. Lippert bought a division of Atwood after Atwood bought Dometic, but they remain stand-alone companies. I suspect you can purchase oven glass cut to size from any large retail glass company.
  18. Storing on the leveling jacks is advised, this removes all the coach weight from the tires, leaving only the chassis weight on them. Tires should be inflated to sidewall imprinted air pressure and covered for long-term storage according to Michelin, Firestone and Goodyear, to name a few tire mfgrs. HWH jack shafts are made from SST, they do not rust. wildbill provided a link to proper care of jack shafts, Quote: "Make sure to use water or WD-40 to loosen any dirt before wiping the jack rod. If the jack rod has been greased or silicone sprays have been used on the jack rod, use WD-40 to loosen the grease or silicone and wipe the rod clean."
  19. Before you began spending money, did you check for voltage to the switches controlling the headlights, and running lights? Do the brake lights work? Is/was voltage present at the horn solenoid? Does it start and run normally? You will find documents pertaining to the P30 chassis here: http://www.barthmobile.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/3731087061/p/1 Note, the documents are un-categorized, they are in "added by date" order.
  20. Not this year, the drive is closed for the season, reopen May 31, 2022. Contact Info Phone (802) 362-1114 Address 1A Saint Bruno Drive Arlington, VT 05250
  21. rayin

    Diesel Club

    I noticed that, it was kinda like finding the old peg-leg gold mine for me, the website contains a wealth of information.
  22. I''m reading old topics on the FMCA diesel club websites and learning things I have read being discussed on recent forums these past 2-3 years. If anyone is interested it is here: https://forum.dieselrvclub.org/index.php?action=forum and also has a link to Yahoo forums from as far back as 2010.
  23. I have my dash camera at the bottom of the glass in front of me for easier access and it's closer to a cigar plug. It displays everything in front of me, from ~6' to 600' on flat ground.
  24. Why can't it be repaired inside? Liability concerns.
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