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Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,951
Posted By gpearston
Interesting point. All I can tell you is mine...

Interesting point. All I can tell you is mine will kill the gas after the ignition is turned off. It keeps it off for 15 minutes to prevent an accidental spark while fueling.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,383
Posted By gpearston
As many have already said - 30a is 120v. The SG...

As many have already said - 30a is 120v. The SG is easy to install and well worth the effort.

Good luck and enjoy
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,951
Posted By gpearston
Most of the Dometics have an auto shut off for...

Most of the Dometics have an auto shut off for the LP when the tow vehicle is off. The same applies if you have a motor home. This assumes that it was installed/connected correctly. Very easy to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 995
Posted By gpearston
Mine was the same way. I think it was just years...

Mine was the same way. I think it was just years of sitting in the same spot allowed the panel to stick to the inside of the door. The inside of our door had the thermal backed foil on it and that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-21-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,050
Posted By gpearston
We had the same problem and tightening the bolts...

We had the same problem and tightening the bolts fixed it. That is a great first step as the next thing is no where near as easy.

Good luck
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-21-2011, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By gpearston
Thanks, your suggestions make complete sense. ...

Thanks, your suggestions make complete sense. The line was run under the trailer, outside the pan so using rigid makes sense from a durability perspective. I would not want to run the line inside...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By gpearston
Thanks, I will check in to that and see what I...

Thanks, I will check in to that and see what I can find up here.
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2011, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,278
Posted By gpearston
Thanks! I will check that out and hopefully it...

Thanks! I will check that out and hopefully it will work for us.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-20-2011, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,417
Posted By gpearston
We just drove from South Dakota to Alaska and did...

We just drove from South Dakota to Alaska and did not stay at a Walmart one. We used the truck stops and once in the Yukon we stayed at Gas stations that are very friendly to the RV and truckers.
...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,278
Posted By gpearston
Wall pulled out at bottom on older HR

I drove my '87 33' HR up to Alaska from South Dakota. Great experience, highly recommend it, it was unbelievable. On the way up (the last couple of hundred miles of the Yukon) I noticed the wall on...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-20-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By gpearston
LP Supply Line Replacement - Fix

After pulling my 33' Holiday Rambler all the way from South Dakota to Alaska with no issues, I got to within 8 miles of my lot (near Homer) and the front underpan dropped. It dropped the LP supply...
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 04-19-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 34,783
Posted By gpearston
Thanks - it was fun getting ready for it.

Thanks - it was fun getting ready for it.
Forum: CB & Ham Radio 04-18-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 34,783
Posted By gpearston
Just upgraded my ticket to extra this weekend and...

Just upgraded my ticket to extra this weekend and now on the road so time to get keying.

Take care to all and be happy
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 04-02-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,642
Posted By gpearston
Replacing the front door hinge on a 1987 Holiday Rambler

My front door hinge is wearing to a point where the bottom of the door drags on the frame.

I have gone the route of putting washers/e-clips on the hinge to raise the door but they keep coming out....
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-26-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,863
Posted By gpearston
Nicely done - I especially like that tractor. ...

Nicely done - I especially like that tractor. The contrasts and colors are amazing.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-25-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 66,054
Posted By gpearston
The solar vent looks interesting, I have some...

The solar vent looks interesting, I have some research to do
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-25-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By gpearston
Excellent - sounds like I have a new tool in my...

Excellent - sounds like I have a new tool in my future
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By gpearston
cool -thanks, I think that is what I will use

cool -thanks, I think that is what I will use
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2011, 09:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 66,054
Posted By gpearston
Just a guess on my part but probably because the...

Just a guess on my part but probably because the manufacturer does not know the installation. Meaning the fridge can be used in many different types of units that have different clearances and air...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,948
Posted By gpearston
When replacing water lines is anyone using PEX?

When replacing water lines is anyone using PEX?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,278
Posted By gpearston
A surge from a near by lighting strike can cause...

A surge from a near by lighting strike can cause a fire. When it happened to me it blew out 2 TV's, a receiver, a computer, clock radio, DVD player and the control board to my fridge. What was most...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-24-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 66,054
Posted By gpearston
The way I see it is that this is a cheap and easy...

The way I see it is that this is a cheap and easy add-on/upgrade/effeciencty helper. If it works great, if not no harm no foul. I did it just in case it helps or is ever needed. If not, the draw...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,781
Posted By gpearston
The Jack is sounder better and better

The Jack is sounder better and better
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-22-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,802
Posted By gpearston
Pat - thanks for the link, that is very helpful. ...

Pat - thanks for the link, that is very helpful. Nice to know where you are going.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-22-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5,870
Views: 608,417
Posted By gpearston
MegaRoadie - you are a better man than I. Having...

MegaRoadie - you are a better man than I. Having been a cop for fives years in a previous life I have seen enough of what people do when touched off without 'normal' provocation. I applaud your...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,438
Posted By gpearston
SCVJeff - thanks, that was very helpful. I was...

SCVJeff - thanks, that was very helpful. I was considering the Jack as a replacement for my Bat wing since I need to either replace the antenna or add the Wingman.

Do you have any data/thoughts...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2011, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,260
Posted By gpearston
Is there a standard for the spacing of the wall...

Is there a standard for the spacing of the wall studs in an RV?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,781
Posted By gpearston
Thanks for posting the link to the DTV...

Thanks for posting the link to the DTV availability - it helps to know what is out there. There are some stations I did not know existed in the area and now I have something to shoot for.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By gpearston
I use the Roku with Netflix and it works very...

I use the Roku with Netflix and it works very well for us. We do a couple of things a little differently though. We limit our bandwidth ourselves to 0.5 mbs on the download so we do not steal...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-22-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,343
Posted By gpearston
Thanks again, you were right. There were 6...

Thanks again, you were right. There were 6 screws tucked away underneath that held the cover on. Took them out and off it came. Cleaned it out no problem. Getting the screws back in was another...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-21-2011, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
If it aint broke don't fix it....

If it aint broke don't fix it....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-21-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
When I was installing for DT I would sometimes...

When I was installing for DT I would sometimes get calls to the RV parks. Saw plenty of the tripod installs even with the big Slimline dish. One of the best securing jobs I saw was a tripod with...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 03-20-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 836
Views: 141,863
Posted By gpearston
Very impressive - thank you for sharing

Very impressive - thank you for sharing
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-20-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
Nicely done - simple yet effective

Nicely done - simple yet effective
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-19-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,781
Posted By gpearston
Restrung cable to the antenna and all is good. ...

Restrung cable to the antenna and all is good.

Thanks to all for their felp
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-19-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,343
Posted By gpearston
Thanks, I will give that a shot in the morning. ...

Thanks, I will give that a shot in the morning. Spring cleaning and all....

Thanks again
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-19-2011, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,343
Posted By gpearston
Removing Outside Cover of Emerson Quiet Kool

Trying to clean things up and the PM, I am at the point where I need to remove the outside cover of my Emerson Quiet Kool (1989 vintage) AC. I have looked and looked and read the manual and I see...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-18-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
It is. If you had the old receiver you could...

It is. If you had the old receiver you could even use that. There would likely be a $25 fee for "Card activation" but what you gonna do. You could purchase a new receiver and they will not charge...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-17-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,781
Posted By gpearston
Jack TV Antenna vs. Winegard Bat Wing

I am considering upgrading my roof top antenna and I have seen both the Jack TV antenna and the Winegard Bat Wing. It appears both will do the job but one is $50 and one is $150.

Does anyone...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-17-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,303
Posted By gpearston
I knew this was the right place to ask. So...

I knew this was the right place to ask. So simple. I can hardly wait for it to arrive so I can put this problem behind me.

THANKS!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-17-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,303
Posted By gpearston
Keeping the Screen and Outside Doors together

This one should be simple but it has not been for me. My RV has an outside door and a screen door mounted just inside the outside door. There are a pair of magnets that keep the screen door...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-17-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
Good idea, if you agree to a 2 year contract I...

Good idea, if you agree to a 2 year contract I bet they will be happy to pay to switch you over.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-16-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,140
Posted By gpearston
You most certainly can use the dish you had 2...

You most certainly can use the dish you had 2 years ago. The single LNB will work very nicely. When the tech comes out to do his work (DirecTV has a process and they like to follow it even though...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-14-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By gpearston
Max - I went shopping for small washers that...

Max - I went shopping for small washers that would do the trick and came home with an assortment of washers. I cut some regular washers (found that wire cutters worked OK for this) but the washers...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-13-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By gpearston
Max - thanks, I appreciate the info. Sounds like...

Max - thanks, I appreciate the info. Sounds like the cut washer is the way to go.
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 03-13-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By gpearston
I agree, I don't understand why they would care...

I agree, I don't understand why they would care if we walked them in the designated area 10x a day. Thank you for your insight, I am trying to get some first hand info so we can make an informed...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-13-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By gpearston
I guess it falls in to the "home" improvement...

I guess it falls in to the "home" improvement category
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 03-13-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By gpearston
RV & Dogs to Alaska

We are planning a trip to Alaska later in the Spring. We are weighting our options of driving the Yukon or using a ferry service from WA to AK. I was hoping to hear from some folks who have ferried...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-13-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By gpearston
Max - thanks for the advice. I thought of doing...

Max - thanks for the advice. I thought of doing that and was hoping there was something else as I was concerned about the split allowing the spacer to come off. Maybe I will try some lock washers...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-12-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By gpearston
Adjusting Outside Door

I have noticed my outside door has slipped down a little which also brings the screen door down the same amount. This is a '87 Holiday Rambler. The hinge is shared between the screen door and the...
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