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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-19-2024, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By BrokeDown
Most Onan Generators have a start button on the...

Most Onan Generators have a start button on the generator? Push it down to prime the carb. On mine, I can hear the pump clicking away. If that works, press the button up to crank the engine. Does...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 02-11-2024, 12:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,954
Posted By BrokeDown
Our slides get cranky from sitting too long so I...

Our slides get cranky from sitting too long so I exercise them once a month.

We are in FL and humidity can cause corrosion. So, a couple of weeks ago, I removed the switches and used DeoxIT...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 11-12-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,358
Posted By BrokeDown
A friend has a 2008 Prius that they would love to...

A friend has a 2008 Prius that they would love to tow with a dolly. His wife read that you shouldn't tow a Prius because spinning the rear wheel will damage the battery. Maybe by overcharging it? ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-08-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 210
Posted By BrokeDown
Odyssey 30Z Fresh Tank Drain

A friend has a 30Z and needs to drain his fresh tank. I see a low point drain near the left rear tire, but no T handle like my 5th wheel has. Where is the fresh drain on the 30Z?

Thanks
-B
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-14-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,713
Posted By BrokeDown
I agree with everything you said... but, when I...

I agree with everything you said... but, when I plugged in my T-Mobile Home router and got 431.65 down and 72.63 up, I was pretty impressed. I believe I was pretty close to a 5G tower. I never saw...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-01-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,713
Posted By BrokeDown
We used a Verizon Hotspot, two phones, and two...

We used a Verizon Hotspot, two phones, and two tablets for the first five years of full timing. Each phone and tablet had unlimited data and 15Gb of hotspot data. We connected a tablet to the TV...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-01-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,346
Posted By BrokeDown
We just signed up for YT TV yesterday. it says...

We just signed up for YT TV yesterday. it says you can change your home address twice a year. It also has a current playback area. When you click update, it will use location services to set the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-26-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 922
Posted By BrokeDown
I used a Garmin RV 10" in my motorhome and loved...

I used a Garmin RV 10" in my motorhome and loved it. It is Android based and the voice command is really good. I moved it to my F450 when we started to travel with our 5th wheel. It is WAY too big...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,250
Posted By BrokeDown
RV Window Tint Questions

We are thinking about getting our Momentum 351MS-R's windows tinted by a company that does cars, trucks and houses.

We would do the 95% reflective tint on all windows and 100% tint in the bedroom...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-23-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By BrokeDown
Angry You learn real quick to see if you are in the To...

You learn real quick to see if you are in the To or CC list... Once you learn that, you will stop doing a Reply All to a BCCs.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-23-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By BrokeDown
Try clearing your browsing data (Ctrl + Shift +...

Try clearing your browsing data (Ctrl + Shift + Del). It is best to select all time and all 3 boxes (including Cookies and other site data). Read the note, if you select Cookies and other site...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-07-2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,293
Posted By BrokeDown
This is way off topic, but it looks like most are...

This is way off topic, but it looks like most are breaking the law. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/time-tracking/resources/taxes-mobile-workers/

-B
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-06-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,293
Posted By BrokeDown
I work fulltime and need fast and dependable...

I work fulltime and need fast and dependable internet (for teams screen sharing and wifi cell phone calls. For the past year, I used Starlink and really like it.

I saw youtuber say that she...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-03-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By BrokeDown
I watched the e-trailer Air Spring replacement...

I watched the e-trailer Air Spring replacement video (https://youtu.be/JL-krJWrNgo) which pointed me to the solution for the air spring not being centered. There is a carriage bolt on the bottom of...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-02-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
Posted By BrokeDown
Yes, he has a Hughes Power Watchdog and it lights...

Yes, he has a Hughes Power Watchdog and it lights up, so, it has power. We tried with and without the Watchdog.... same results, no power.

He is plugged into a 50A RV outlet at the moment and his...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-02-2023, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
Posted By BrokeDown
When you are inverting, all of the outlets in...

When you are inverting, all of the outlets in your RV work, even the one over the sink across from the bathroom?

I would expect to run a few things on 20 Amps. My A/Cs only draw around 12 amps. ...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 06-30-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By BrokeDown
Curt Flex Air Question

I replaced my gooseneck hitch with a Curt Flex Air 21K and a Curt PowerRide 30K. Today, I used it for the first time, doing about 450 miles.

I added air to the Flex Air before we left, it took...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-30-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
Posted By BrokeDown
1. Yes, he has Solar. He says nothing is turned...

1. Yes, he has Solar. He says nothing is turned on when he goes to be (around 7:30 PM). I am pretty sure that the inverter was turned on, but I am not sure if anything was plugged in. As far as I...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 06-30-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,546
Posted By BrokeDown
2023 Odyssey 30Z - No AC Power when connected to 20A outlet

I have a friend that has a 2023 Entegra Odyssey 30Z. He is very new to RVing and not good at troubleshooting, so I am trying to help him (over the phone.)

He has a couple of problems.

1. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-01-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,173
Posted By BrokeDown
I bought a flag pole from Camping World and the...

I bought a flag pole from Camping World and the pole mount from Starlink. I have a flag pole mount on my ladder. I run the cable in the kitchen slide.

When traveling from place to place, I put...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-26-2023, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,333
Posted By BrokeDown
Centennial RV Park in Montrose, CO. 6:50 AM ...

Centennial RV Park in Montrose, CO. 6:50 AM

Starlink: 178 Down & 15 Up using the Starlink App and 169 Down and 14 Up using the Speedtest app.

For comparison sake,

T-Mobile Home: 437 Down...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-22-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,780
Posted By BrokeDown
I work full time and depend on having high-speed...

I work full time and depend on having high-speed internet (for screen sharing and VoIP.) In addition, we use YouTube TV, Netflix, and other streaming services, and that eats up a ton of data and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-19-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,780
Posted By BrokeDown
I just got the T-Mobile Home Unlimited plan, and...

I just got the T-Mobile Home Unlimited plan, and it seems to work great (I got it a week ago.) We have not traveled with it yet, but I am not overly concerned about it not getting a signal because...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 05-18-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,227
Posted By BrokeDown
We use Starlink, YouTube TV, Netflix, and other...

We use Starlink, YouTube TV, Netflix, and other streaming services. We have a second RV in a resort in FL. We canceled our Xfinity service and use YouTube TV there as well. Starlink changed our...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-08-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By BrokeDown
I got an update from Starlink regarding...

I got an update from Starlink regarding portability. They said that if you already have it, they will not turn it off. If you cancel it, you will not be able to turn it back on.

The moral of...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-28-2023, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,643
Posted By BrokeDown
Hi Paul, We basically have the same setup on...

Hi Paul,

We basically have the same setup on our Momentum.

I run the wire between the inner and outer seals starting at the bottom of the slide. Then I go in the inner seal at the level needed...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-28-2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By BrokeDown
We started using StarLink in June 2022, and most...

We started using StarLink in June 2022, and most of the time, we were in areas that had openings. If there were no openings, we would leave our address where it was. If I was deprioritized, I never...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-27-2023, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By BrokeDown
I hope you are correct! The letter that I got...

I hope you are correct! The letter that I got mentioned a price change, it did not mention portability.

I mostly use portability when I am going to be at one location for 2 weeks or less. If I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-27-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,423
Posted By BrokeDown
Starlink RV Plan - How bad is it?

I work full-time and need fast and consistent internet for online screen-sharing meetings and wifi phone calls, etc. For that reason, I chose the residential plan with portability. With that plan,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-13-2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,022
Posted By BrokeDown
My RV came with the 360+ and I added the Gateway...

My RV came with the 360+ and I added the Gateway 1000. I use the Gateway as a backup to my Starlink. The place I used it most was Thousand Trails (TT), Leavenworth where there were too many trees...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-06-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,165
Posted By BrokeDown
I got a flag pole from Camping world (many get...

I got a flag pole from Camping world (many get one from Harbor Fright) and a ladder flag pole mount. I also purchased the pole mount from Starlink. I put PVC in the smallest section of the flag...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-05-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,165
Posted By BrokeDown
if you can stay away from trees (to your North),...

if you can stay away from trees (to your North), it is outstanding. I do video calls all day long and have not had to switch over to my Verizon hotspot in months. In that time, I've had extended...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-29-2022, 05:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,307
Posted By BrokeDown
I've been buying Dell Refurbs for years... I get...

I've been buying Dell Refurbs for years... I get them directly from Dell (Dell Outlet). Never had a problem.

-B
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-24-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By BrokeDown
DocJ Thank you for getting involved! I sent...

DocJ
Thank you for getting involved!
I sent you a PM and I am looking forward to working on this problem.
Happy Thanksgiving,
-B
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-23-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By BrokeDown
Winegard GW-1000 Gateway - Out of Memory Problem

My main ISP is Starlink. My RV has the Winegard 360+ on it so for backup, I got the Winegard GW-1000 Gateway.

I have a Verizon sim card in the gateway which was ordered specifically for the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-19-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 749
Posted By BrokeDown
I got a 2022 F450 and went with the Gen-Y...

I got a 2022 F450 and went with the Gen-Y Gooseneck. I like being able to easily use the truck as a truck....

-G
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-18-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 16,661
Posted By BrokeDown
This past week, I drove from Fort Myers, FL to ...

This past week, I drove from Fort Myers, FL to Gunnison, CO. I did not notice a shortage and on average, paid $5.65 a gallon. I think the most I paid was $5.85.

-B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-17-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By BrokeDown
I went with SunShade because I wanted the...

I went with SunShade because I wanted the sunscreen to be taut. In addition, in FL, we get pretty heavy winds... it can be a problem. ...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-23-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,293
Posted By BrokeDown
My generator starts off it the chassis batteries....

My generator starts off it the chassis batteries. House batteries can be dead and the generator will start.

I would check the chassis batteries and all of the wires, terminals, etc from the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-02-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By BrokeDown
It turns out that the Momentum has a Rhino Box...

It turns out that the Momentum has a Rhino Box frame and the Goose Box is not compatible with it. Reese is working on a compatible version, but it is not ready yet, they said it may be ready late...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-27-2022, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By BrokeDown
Thanks Jim. The issue is that we are on a tight...

Thanks Jim. The issue is that we are on a tight schedule. We are picking up the truck in SWFL, then picking up the RV in TN, and then driving to WA. Waiting on the delivery of the proper pin is...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-26-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By BrokeDown
Momentum 351MS - 2022 F450 - Reese Gooseneck - Which hitch ball?

Hi Y'all

The F450's status just changed to shipped, the dealer says it is 3 weeks out. The Momentum should be delivered in mid-May. My dealer, Cookville RV and Marine is installing a Reese Goose...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-14-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,596
Posted By BrokeDown
When I asked ITR about the mixing valve, he said...

When I asked ITR about the mixing valve, he said that I have to pull it to get it to turn. I guess it locks in place???
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-07-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By BrokeDown
Did you get this fixed? -B

Did you get this fixed?
-B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-05-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By BrokeDown
Same coach, same problem. I hope you find out...

Same coach, same problem. I hope you find out what it is.
-B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-03-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,728
Posted By BrokeDown
Watching this with great interest. I was...

Watching this with great interest. I was scheduled to visit Ernie in Texas but Covid and sickness got in the way. After reading a few of these threads, I might go the DIY way. I already have most...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-27-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By BrokeDown
Have you checked the breaker on the inverter? It...

Have you checked the breaker on the inverter? It took me hours to figure that out the first time it happened. Now.... I check it first.

B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-23-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By BrokeDown
When my ice maker stopped, I pulled the Ice Maker...

When my ice maker stopped, I pulled the Ice Maker Module off and found that a couple of pins were burned. I cleaned them up and got another couple of months out of the unit. Ultimately, I had to...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,620
Posted By BrokeDown
Does anyone know the stud sizes needed to do an...

Does anyone know the stud sizes needed to do an 08?

-B
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 01-13-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,620
Posted By BrokeDown
I'll take a look. Thanks! -B

I'll take a look. Thanks!
-B
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