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I still like paper maps also, but since we changed over to this metric system here in Canada, I keep trying to think in miles and convert on the fly. One of these days I'll have my height memorized in meters, but for now it's on a little sticker where I can see it quickly as we approach a low underpass! 12.7 feet is 3.87 meters!
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I know, I know metric is more precise....great for engineering/science
English measuring system vs Metric System cost NASA the Mars Orbiter 
But 3.87 just does 'seem' very tall............. 
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02-03-2022, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
I know, I know metric is more precise....great for engineering/science
English measuring system vs Metric System cost NASA the Mars Orbiter
But 3.87 just does 'seem' very tall............. |
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More precise??? How can that be... its just different... any metric measurement can be converted to English EXACTLY!
Celsius can't be more precise than Fahrenheit can it? C close to 2X F so that would make F more precise?
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02-03-2022, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Winemaker2
OB
More precise??? How can that be... its just different... any metric measurement can be converted to English EXACTLY!
Celsius can't be more precise than Fahrenheit can it? C close to 2X F so that would make F more precise?
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3/64 vs 0.046875
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02-05-2022, 04:12 PM
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Thor Owners Club Appalachian Campers Freightliner Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
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Originally Posted by GunninGopher
One app I like is AutoAssist. I use it to log everything like fuel, service, maintenance, upgrades and as a trip log.
https://autosist.com/
You get 1 free vehicle. There is a web portal and an app.
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Thanks for this recommendation. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. Perfect for me.
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02-05-2022, 04:13 PM
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In addition to those already mentioned I like Drive Weather. It shows the weather along our travel route including projected wind speeds and direction for several days in advance of our planned travel day. I think the full feature version cost a couple of $ (one time perpetual license). I use it in the mountains where the weather can change a lot in a 5 hr drive.
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I'm a weather nut and had never heard of this app. Now I'm hooked. Can't wait to use it on an actual trip.
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02-05-2022, 05:27 PM
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OLD- Bisquit:
I know, I know metric is more precise....great for engineering/science
Quote:
Originally Posted by Winemaker2
OB
More precise??? How can that be... its just different... any metric measurement can be converted to English EXACTLY!
Celsius can't be more precise than Fahrenheit can it? C close to 2X F so that would make F more precise?
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Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit
3/64 vs 0.046875
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What's the point? They are both English but can be converted to metric.
In that example the precision is due to the measurement tool... ruler vs micrometer but neither is metric? You can be more or less precise with either English or metric!
Do you think 1.000 inches us less precise than 25.40 mm?
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02-06-2022, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Winemaker2
OLD- Bisquit:
I know, I know metric is more precise....great for engineering/science
What's the point? They are both English but can be converted to metric.
In that example the precision is due to the measurement tool... ruler vs micrometer but neither is metric? You can be more or less precise with either English or metric!
Do you think 1.000 inches us less precise than 25.40 mm?
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Metric is nicer when driving because the kilometers go by faster than the English miles. But it's terrible driving in Norway where the "Norsk mil" is 10 kilometeres or 6.213711922 English miles  It takes me almost a full day to go 30! 
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02-06-2022, 10:35 AM
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You get 1 free vehicle.
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Wow! Can I get any kind I want? Oh, the agony. Decisions, decisions. Ferrari or Prevost? Hmmmm....
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02-12-2022, 06:18 AM
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Can't find Allstays app
Wanting to add a few apps to my cell phone, but can't seem to find Allstays on Google Play. Am I doing something wrong?
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02-12-2022, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RUHokie
Wanting to add a few apps to my cell phone, but can't seem to find Allstays on Google Play. Am I doing something wrong?
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Search for "Camp & RV"
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02-12-2022, 04:16 PM
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what3words. It's an app that uses the GPS in your phone to find your location and render it in three words. It's free. If you ever have an emergency in a place with bad cell service, you can fall back to text messaging. It uses a lot less bandwidth and will get out when voice calls won't. Also, most phones will retry a few times automatically. The shorter the message, the better!
Anyone can use what3words.com to find you given the three words, also for free.
"70 year old male, suspect heart attack. what3words.com location is shows.factor.soccer. Send ambulance."
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02-13-2022, 08:08 AM
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1. rvparksandcampgrounds 2. rvparky 3. GasBuddy. 4. Garmin, I’m 13ft 5in tall 5. Google maps, also paper maps. 6. Roadside Assistance
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02-13-2022, 06:16 PM
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Wow!! I went to the What3Words website. Very interesting concept! I don’t plan to need it, but I love the idea. Will broadcast to my RV/outlander and boater friends
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02-14-2022, 05:28 AM
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Thanks guys. Downloaded a bunch.
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