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Posted By edj

Just wanted to update the situation I had. TST...

Just wanted to update the situation I had. TST stepped up to the plate and hit it out of the park, so to speak, with support. They helped me far more than I either hoped for or expected, given that...

Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More)

03-03-2013, 10:22 AM

Replies: 1,414

Views: 288,454

Posted By edj

Does Dan Covington still monitor this forum? It...

Does Dan Covington still monitor this forum? It has been more than a week and I have not heard a word about my query yet.

Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More)

02-23-2013, 09:13 AM

Replies: 1,414

Views: 288,454

Posted By edj

According to the 510 user manual, the battery is...

According to the 510 user manual, the battery is 'Lithium Rechargable battery'. I do not see any marks/depressions or anything else on the outside except the black' shields on the side that was...

Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More)

02-23-2013, 08:26 AM

Replies: 1,414

Help locating the power source on a 1993 NUWA Snowbird

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Posted By edj

510 monitor battery died

I have a TST 510 that the monitor battery has died. It is out of warranty so I thought I would just open it up and get a new battery from Batteries Plus to get me back working again. It was easy to...

Forum: Boondocking

08-23-2012, 05:00 PM

Replies: 7

Making Camp at WalMart

Views: 2,139

Posted By edj

It always amazes me that the people who can...

It always amazes me that the people who can afford to buy the most expensive RV's are either to cheap to pay for a campsite or feel that they are owed a free place to camp out... :banghead:

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

08-23-2012, 07:32 AM

Replies: 14

Satellite TV for canadians in us

Views: 3,379

Posted By edj

You could get a DISH system to use when you are...

You could get a DISH system to use when you are in the US (DISH For My RV). I really do not know the details of the program, but some info is here (https://www.dishformyrv.com/learn-more/). If you...

Forum: Excel Owner's Forum

08-16-2012, 10:44 AM

Replies: 10

NuWa

Views: 3,082

Posted By edj

A merging of production of both brands would be a...

A merging of production of both brands would be a great deal for both Excel and NuWa. They are relatively close geographically, sell to the same market segment and both have a high reputation for...

Forum: Excel Owner's Forum

08-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Replies: 75

2013 Excel Winslow 34IKE

Views: 12,792

Posted By edj

Installing the 50 amp surge protector is a bit...

Installing the 50 amp surge protector is a bit more difficult than the 30 amp. I installed the 30 amp in my old Sunnybrook and the 50 amp in my HitchHiker. Those 50 amp cables are THICK.... I had...

Forum: Excel Owner's Forum

08-09-2012, 07:32 AM

Replies: 75

2013 Excel Winslow 34IKE

Views: 12,792

Posted By edj

Really nice rig... congratulations... :thumb: ...

Really nice rig... congratulations... :thumb: I am sure that you will be happy in that rig for a long time to come.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-29-2012, 09:39 PM

Replies: 7

Views: 5,125

Posted By edj

The washer/dryer prep option and/or the install...

The washer/dryer prep option and/or the install of the washer/dryer at the factory REQUIRES the 50 amp electrical system. A 30 amp system is pretty limited these days.

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-28-2012, 04:28 PM

Replies: 7

Help locating the power source on a 1993 NUWA Snowbird

Views: 5,125

Posted By edj

A couple of thoughts come to mind.... The pole...

A couple of thoughts come to mind.... The pole CB may be bad. Have you tried plugging your trailer into the pole that trips out? Has the NuWa trailer tried to plug in their AC cord into a...

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

07-28-2012, 04:20 PM

Replies: 7

Help locating the power source on a 1993 NUWA Snowbird

Views: 5,125

Posted By edj

I would suggest that you or your friend sign up...

I would suggest that you or your friend sign up at the NuWa Owners Forum (https://www.nuwaowners.org/forum/). There are a lot of people there that can help with the details.

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

07-28-2012, 08:06 AM

Replies: 4

Looking for site SE Florida, Cocoa to Miami Jan 2013

Views: 899

Posted By edj

We 'snowbird' at Land Yacht Harbor in Melbourne...

We 'snowbird' at Land Yacht Harbor in Melbourne FL (https://www.landyachtharbormelbourne.com/index.html). It meets all your listed desires except there is no pool/hot tub. It is located about 10...

Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads

07-21-2012, 05:16 PM

Replies: 2

I-86 in NY

Views: 687

Posted By edj

There is some major construction going on in the...

There is some major construction going on in the area of the intersection of I-86 (Rt 17) and I-81 in Binghamton. They are blasting away the side of the mountain to straighten the highway. When...

07-13-2012, 08:07 AM

Replies: 24

RV resort purchased sites

Views: 2,800

Posted By edj

I would never 'buy' a site in a campground. It...

I would never 'buy' a site in a campground. It is easy to buy and usually very hard to get rid of it. One does not know how they will feel a couple years in the future. The CG management may...

Forum: Excel Owner's Forum

07-10-2012, 08:24 AM

Replies: 55

Rotting floor wood in slides

Views: 7,716

Posted By edj

Don't get me started about Airstreams. You...

Don't get me started about Airstreams. You should try camping in an Airstream campground for a season or two to see the problems and defects on Airstreams. There are two RV repair guys who have...

Forum: Just Conversation

06-28-2012, 08:25 AM

Replies: 3

Looks like another TAX

Views: 681

Posted By edj

Since this topic will be quickly locked down, I...

Since this topic will be quickly locked down, I won't bother arguing one way or the other.... :)

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

06-21-2012, 05:09 PM

Replies: 34

MagicJack ..... ??

Views: 4,228

Posted By edj

The best price I could find was at Amazon...

The best price I could find was at Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Ooma-Telo-Free-Phone-Service/dp/B002O3W4LE).... There it is $186. :confused:

06-19-2012, 08:56 AM

Replies: 45

Neighbor's Awning Severely Damaged My Coach

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Posted By edj

The case would probably lose in court for the...

The case would probably lose in court for the same reasons the insurance denied payment.

06-19-2012, 08:51 AM

Replies: 45

Neighbor's Awning Severely Damaged My Coach

Views: 6,253

Posted By edj

It all depends on the terms of the insurance...

It all depends on the terms of the insurance policy one has. Her damage would come under the 'comprehensive' coverage. The damage to your motorhome would come under 'liability'.

My mother had a...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

06-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Replies: 34

MagicJack ..... ??

Views: 4,228

Posted By edj

Which MagicJack version do you have? The older...

Which MagicJack version do you have? The older design plugged into the computer USB port and depended on the computer to work. The newer one does not require a computer, but costs more in monthly...

06-12-2012, 07:04 AM

Replies: 310

Are you armed?

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Posted By edj

I don't feel any need to have any weapons in the...

I don't feel any need to have any weapons in the RV... I don't stay overnight in 'bad' areas. I stay in campgrounds. A little common sense goes a long way for personal safety. I am more likely to...

Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc.

05-30-2012, 07:12 AM

Replies: 21

Kindles

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Posted By edj

Here are a couple of sites that list the FREE...

Here are a couple of sites that list the FREE Kindle books from Amazon. Just click on the book you want and Amazon charges you $0 to "buy" it.

Free Books for Your Kindle | eReaderIQ.com...

Forum: Just Conversation

05-25-2012, 11:25 AM

Replies: 132

Is flashing your headlights Free Speech?

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Posted By edj

Yea.... Tell the cop who pulls you over and asks...

Yea.... Tell the cop who pulls you over and asks if you were flashing your lights that it is 'free speech'..... :rofl: You will be lucky if you drive away with less than 3-4 violations. :eek: ...

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

05-24-2012, 09:10 PM

Replies: 17

Beware GMAC Insurance

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Posted By edj

I have had GMAC insurance on my trailer for the...

I have had GMAC insurance on my trailer for the past 3 years. The first year was quite reasonable. The second year the premium went down and this year it went up $10. I am a happy camper....

Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions

05-21-2012, 09:01 PM

Replies: 178

Why can't other motorhomes you pass wave?

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Posted By edj

I would think that if you are on an Interstate,...

I would think that if you are on an Interstate, they probably don't even see you wave. If you are on a two lane road, they are probably closely watching the right edge of the road to keep their...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

05-12-2012, 06:24 AM

Replies: 16

Need more grey water capacity on our 25 ft 5th wheel.

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Posted By edj

Are you taking showers in the trailer? If so,...

Are you taking showers in the trailer? If so, don't..... Also be frugal with rinse water when washing dishes or use paper plates/cups. With no shower use and use of paper products, it will take...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

05-10-2012, 01:06 PM

Replies: 6

Wintering in Florida

Views: 1,032

Posted By edj

Yes we are.... The park was built by and was...

Yes we are.... The park was built by and was 100% Airstreamers for many years. Eventually they wised up back in the 90's when so many sites were empty and they opened it up to the rest of the RV...

Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports

05-09-2012, 09:44 PM

Replies: 6

Wintering in Florida

Views: 1,032

Posted By edj

Where do you consider "Southern Florida" to be...

Where do you consider "Southern Florida" to be for what you want? We stay in Melbourne for the Winter. Frosts are rare and other than the occasional cold snap (40's to 50's) in January, it is quite...

05-05-2012, 06:21 PM

Replies: 34

Fatal Rest Area Accident

Views: 5,241

Posted By edj

While it is a tragedy that this happened, it...

While it is a tragedy that this happened, it seems to me that it was partially the fault of the RVer. Most of the fault is with the trucker, but the RVer should not have been parked along the curb...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

04-24-2012, 08:07 AM

Replies: 10

Securing trailer against wind

Views: 17,207

Posted By edj

We stay at a Snowbird RV park in Melbourne, FL...

We stay at a Snowbird RV park in Melbourne, FL (https://www.landyachtharbormelbourne.com/index.html). The park is mostly full in the Winter, but mostly empty in the Summer. Since there is little...

Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion

04-18-2012, 08:48 PM

Replies: 6

Looking at buying a 5th wheel with known Dry Rot

Views: 2,579

Posted By edj

IMHO, run away from this deal. If the dry rot on...

IMHO, run away from this deal. If the dry rot on the side wall is visible, there is probably a lot more that you can't see before you tear the wall out. You are looking at a very big project to...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-17-2012, 07:00 AM

Replies: 3

looking at 2012 jayco jayflight 26rls

Views: 1,821

Posted By edj

I am obviously biased toward NuWa trailers.... ...

I am obviously biased toward NuWa trailers.... The one I have (see signature line) has served me well living in it for 4-5 months a year. BUT, quality costs. NuWa, as well as other...

Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion

04-16-2012, 09:05 PM

Replies: 3

looking at 2012 jayco jayflight 26rls

Views: 1,821

Posted By edj

My impression of the JayFlight trailers is that...

My impression of the JayFlight trailers is that they are built for people who will not spend much time in them. That is, people who will use them for weekends and the week-long vacation. I do not...

Forum: RV'ing On A Budget

04-16-2012, 05:30 PM

Replies: 58

Budget camping vs budget motels, which is cheaper?

Views: 24,786

Posted By edj

The depreciation of the RV is one of the largest...

The depreciation of the RV is one of the largest expenses to factor in. If the RV is going to kept many years, you can figure the depreciation as just about the total paid for the RV. If not kept...

Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond

04-07-2012, 08:51 AM

Replies: 23

Crossing Canadian Border into Canada with gun

Views: 5,292

Posted By edj

I would save myself the hassle and just leave the...

I would save myself the hassle and just leave the guns at home when you travel to Canada. There is really no need for them up there to "feel safe". The Canadians are a lot more 'civilized' than the...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-28-2012, 06:27 PM

Replies: 60

Views: 5,420

Posted By edj

Yea, any right thinking person would call a...

Yea, any right thinking person would call a person calling for everyone to get higher education (college or tech training) a SNOB... :whistling: A prominent politician I will not mention told me...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-27-2012, 07:17 PM

Replies: 68

factory messes up our order, now what?

Views: 7,730

Posted By edj

I don't agree. If a person asks for advice, one...

I don't agree. If a person asks for advice, one would think they want to hear the good and the bad. Saying only the positive is doing a dis-service to the person asking for advice.

As far as...

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-27-2012, 07:08 PM

Replies: 60

Views: 5,420

Posted By edj

Everything you said is absolutely true..... But,...

Everything you said is absolutely true..... But, it feels good to vent sometimes.... :)

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-25-2012, 10:26 AM

Replies: 68

factory messes up our order, now what?

Views: 7,730

Posted By edj

If you were getting laid off next week, would you...

If you were getting laid off next week, would you have a great incentive to build a quality product? :nonono:

Forum: RV Systems & Appliances

03-24-2012, 09:02 PM

Replies: 8

No water pressure at bathroom sink!!!!

Views: 20,559

Posted By edj

My best guess would be that some calcium deposit...

My best guess would be that some calcium deposit from the water heater got hung up someplace in the line to the bathroom tap. This assumes that the pressure was OK the last time the RV was used and...

Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum

03-23-2012, 12:34 PM

Replies: 68

factory messes up our order, now what?

Views: 7,730

Posted By edj

If they do not agree to your terms, simply tell...

If they do not agree to your terms, simply tell them you can not accept the rig not built to the order and walk away. Tell them to build another one to your order.

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-23-2012, 08:59 AM

Replies: 60

Views: 5,420

Posted By edj

Thanks Mick for some very informative posts. ...

Thanks Mick for some very informative posts. Lots to read and think about there. :thumb:

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-22-2012, 07:56 PM

Replies: 60

Views: 5,420

Posted By edj

Living in Ocala, FL, I can agree that you live in...

Living in Ocala, FL, I can agree that you live in a different world. ;) Try looking a bit north of FL for a different level of income. :sad:

Forum: Military / Veteran RVing

03-22-2012, 05:30 PM

Replies: 60

Views: 5,420

Posted By edj

Adding 4-5% to the tax that the very rich pay...

Adding 4-5% to the tax that the very rich pay would not even come close to closing the annual financial deficit the country has. As far as the 49% (your number) not paying tax, it is because they...

Forum: Expandables, Hybrids, & Lightweights Discussion

03-15-2012, 10:30 AM

Replies: 29

soft ceiling areas and soft sidewall issues

Views: 36,951

Posted By edj

You did not say yet if your roof is rubber? If...

You did not say yet if your roof is rubber? If you did, I missed it.

Assuming the roof is rubber, the silicone caulk will eat through the rubber membrane over time. The rubber is made by Dicor. ...

Forum: Expandables, Hybrids, & Lightweights Discussion

03-14-2012, 08:03 AM

Replies: 29

soft ceiling areas and soft sidewall issues

Views: 36,951

Posted By edj

Assuming that the roof topping is Dicor rubber,...

Assuming that the roof topping is Dicor rubber, you should check all the caulk lines and remove/reseal any that show any hint of gaps with Dicor self-leveling caulk. You can get it at any RV dealer....