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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-25-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 38,651
Posted By johnmark
I like my 5th Wheel for more room inside and that...

I like my 5th Wheel for more room inside and that leaves me with a truck for daily driver to work. I wouldn't care to see the motor home parked in driveway not being used.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-25-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,172
Posted By johnmark
Replace toilet

I would like to replace my toilet but reading many reviews of both Dometic and Thetford I see many problems. Most problems have to do with the water valve sticking, over flowing and flooding the RV....
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-07-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,980
Posted By johnmark
Coating EPDM rubber roof

Has anyone recently coated their rubber roof? I would be interested in what product you used and what advice you have to share about the project. I only have one spot about ten inches square that has...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-08-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,476
Posted By johnmark
iPhone info

I am close to moving up from a Dumb phone to a Smart pnone. I am looking at the iPhone 5S, with Verizon. Anyone have one and can share some info? Does the finger print reader work without problems?...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-14-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,393
Posted By johnmark
Looking for CG in Florida

We have been going to Bushnell, FL for the past 10 years and want to find something different. What suggestions do you have for the East Coast and the Gulf Coast? Need a place with interesting things...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 09-13-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By johnmark
Suggestions for Florida CG

We have been going to Bushnell, FL for the past 10 years and want to find something different for this coming winter. What suggestions do you have for the East Coast and the Gulf Coast? Need a place...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-24-2013, 01:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,334
Posted By johnmark
I have recently found out that Net10 does not...

I have recently found out that Net10 does not allow tethering to a PC. The next possible solution for me would be Verizon Mifi. I only need wifi 2 or 4 months per year. VZ will let you turn it off...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-21-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,334
Posted By johnmark
Net 10 cell phone

I would like to hear from Net 10 users as to how good the coverage is across the US and how well they like the system. I am tired of the way that Verizon gouges us. I used to get 4GB for $50 to...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-03-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By johnmark
Thanks everyone for your help.

Thanks everyone for your help.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-19-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,090
Posted By johnmark
New York State Parks

I could not find much information on their website. Do you know anything about non resident camping in NY State Parks. I guess each park is different in what they offer. I am wanting to find out what...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-26-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,409
Posted By johnmark
Towing on steep grades

I plan a trip to Ricketts Glen SP in PA.
The approach road to the park is a four mile long, 18% grade. They recommend that heavy rigs go the fifty miles around and approach the park from the top....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-27-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By johnmark
Atwood furnace not maintaining flame

I have an Atwood 8500 IV 2540 two stage furnace (2003).
It has started several times and ran properly but I could not get it to restart and run.
I had the furnace cleaned, new gas regulator, two...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-22-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,356
Posted By johnmark
I checked out Rv Mobility and all that I saw...

I checked out Rv Mobility and all that I saw there was equiptment for the disabled to use an RV.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-20-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,356
Posted By johnmark
Replacement decals

Having a terrible time finding replacement OEM type decals for 2004 Montana fifth-wheel. Does anyone know where to find them?
Thanks, John
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-26-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,396
Posted By johnmark
Rear window awning

Has anyone installed an awning over the window in the rear of the fifth wheel? I saw one today by Carefree. I took down all of the numbers and called about it. It turns out that it was a bay window...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-06-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By johnmark
Flashing fifth wheel lights

One time I heard of installing a switch in the wiring of the fifth wheel exterior lights and the battery. If you had to call 911 for an emergency while in a campground, you could turn on the swithc...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-12-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,411
Posted By johnmark
Quantum mechanics

Have fun reading, and NO you are NOT stupid. Now could someone explain quantum mechanics for me.
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Quantum mechanics, also known as quantum physics or quantum theory, is a branch...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 12-21-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,855
Posted By johnmark
Envi heater

Has anyone tried the Envi wall mohnted heater from "eheat.com"? I read some reviews but would like to hear first hand from RV users.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-30-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 782
Posted By johnmark
Anyone using SyncToy 2.1

I started using SyncToy for backing up my PC. I made a copy of folders listed under my name and did a save to an external hard drive. My question is if I can put that file back into SyncToy and add...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-21-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,294
Posted By johnmark
Garmin Nuvi 2460 problem

I really like my 2460 but lately I noticed that it takes a long time to calculate a destination. I was fooling around and put in some cities that were 500 and 1200 miles away. It took from 4 to 8...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 10-18-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 959
Posted By johnmark
Best months to visit Bryce Canyon, etc.?

I think this area is high country. I was wondering what are the best times to visit this area and have no chance of snow?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-16-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By johnmark
Home Theatre in a Box

I have a pretty good sound system but I would like to replace the center speaker with a better one. The problem is that the speakers are 3 ohm. I know that I can damabe the receiver by adding the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-08-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By johnmark
Laptop to TV

Here is my update.


I'm in,this is great, I connected my new VGA cable with audio cord to my laptop and TV and it works very well. I am glad that I did not invest in that VGA to HDMI gadget. I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-07-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,031
Posted By johnmark
electronic water softener

Here is the reply from one of the makers of these softeners:


Hard water is caused by Calcium and Magnesium combining into large particles forming Lime scale. This is the white buildup you see...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-06-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,031
Posted By johnmark
Electronic water softener

Anyone tried one of these? I see that they have one for RV use, now. I wrote to them and said that it sounds like Voo Doo, where does the calcium go? I haven't heard back yet. It is supposed to align...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-28-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By johnmark
Laptop to TV

Have you used a SVGA cable to connect a laptop to your TV. Is there anything that I need to know about to do this? I wanted to display email and video attachments on my TV. How about using this...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-28-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By johnmark
Black tank

Excuse me for asking a question, Bill, I thought that is what the forum is for.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-27-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By johnmark
Black tank deodorant

OK, what is the consensus of the most effective black tank deoderant that you use? I tried the home made one and did not think that it was effective. I have been using the blue powder from Wal*Mart....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-24-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,210
Posted By johnmark
surge protector

I too have the HA 50 amp unit. I talked with Hughes and they said to not to use the type that shuts off. I want my $114 surge protector in front of my $500 autoformer. To me it makes dollars and...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-24-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By johnmark
GPS

You are right there, Keninvic. In the manual after it says, "Turn unit on", it doesn't say anything about, turn brain off. It takes quite a long time from when there is a change in a road or street,...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-24-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By johnmark
GPS

I really enjoy using my GPS. When one gets a new model, we sometimes need help understanding how to use some of the new features. I think that Garmin has a great Customer Service group and they are...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-22-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By johnmark
Garmin 2460 LMT GPS question

I had posted that my GPS would show me how many minutes away a nearby waypoint was. I did not program any destination, just turned on the map. Garmin CS wrote to tell me how to turn off my "Trends"....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-17-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
Posted By johnmark
Garmin 2460 LMT GPS

For anyone out there that has this GPS. Recently I was using my unit with just the map showing and no destination programmed. The unit displayed (favorite) 10 min. One of my nearby favorites showed...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-06-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22,955
Views: 1,835,181
Posted By johnmark
I am sorry to announce that this post is dead,...

I am sorry to announce that this post is dead, caput, no longer here, deceased, concked out, and hence forth finished. There will be a memorial service tomorrow at 11:00 AM. Place to be announced.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22,955
Views: 1,835,181
Posted By johnmark
Knocn, Knock, can I come in?

Knocn, Knock, can I come in?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-02-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22,955
Views: 1,835,181
Posted By johnmark
I guess Francesca is the winner. No, wait a...

I guess Francesca is the winner. No, wait a minute, I guess I am!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-28-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,500
Posted By johnmark
Bed Covers

From your experience, which type of pick up truck bed cover do you like best? The roll back type or fold back type? Would you explain what you like about the one that you chose? Do you have a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-27-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,958
Posted By johnmark
gas vs. diesel prices

This has been an interesting and informative thread. I started it for an answer to why diesel is usually $.30 per gallon higher than regular gasoline. I got some answers to this but I am still...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,958
Posted By johnmark
gas vs. diesel prices

What do you believe is the reason that at some stations diesel is as much as 30 cents per gallon higher than regular gasoline? Diesel is cheaper to produce than gasoline. My feeling is because trucks...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-21-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 958
Posted By johnmark
I made a "U" shaped block with plywood that I...

I made a "U" shaped block with plywood that I slip down over the twin swing arms then I also have a screen door hook that connects to a screw eye on the back of the TV mounting bracket.
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