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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-05-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,075
Posted By OWV
Good morning, Many thanks for all the input. ...

Good morning,
Many thanks for all the input. In addition to connecting and disconnecting the antenna to the Starlink router, I also had the challenge of then connecting everything to a PepLink...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-02-2023, 08:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,075
Posted By OWV
Thank you. I think I just found a solution for...

Thank you. I think I just found a solution for how best to connect the standard starlink antenna to my Peplink router; An ITBEBE RJ45 In-Line Coupler Connector. Correct me if I am wrong, but I can...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-30-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,075
Posted By OWV
Starlink - Connecting the antenna cable to the router

We are considering getting Starlink RV with the portable use antenna. For those of you who have the portable antenna, how do you connect the antenna cable to the router?

And, while you are at it,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-20-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By OWV
Good morning, and, as always, many thanks for all...

Good morning, and, as always, many thanks for all the comments.

Let me try to address most of the comments and ask a couple of follow-up questions. But, first, based on all the comments I will...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,691
Posted By OWV
Hearing Aids and TV connectivity

We have a new Ventana 3709 with a TV that raises and lowers. I just got a new pair of hearing aids that can be connected to the TV, but only by using a TV Adapter box. The TV Adapter box can either...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 04-19-2023, 12:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By OWV
Safe-T-Plus

Has anyone installed a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer on a coach that has Comfort Steer?

1. If yes, did the Safe-T-Plus interfere with the Comfort Steer and if so, how?
2. If no, why not?
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-12-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,638
Posted By OWV
Water Softeners and Pre-Filter configurations

I did a search on water softeners, but I didn't find any threads or posts. In our old coach, we had an RO System from the RV Water Filter Store. When it worked, the water we had on the coach was...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-12-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 789
Posted By OWV
Recommended Tool Kits

Can anyone recommend a good all-purpose tool "box"? We recently downsized from a 45 footer to a 37 footer DP, and the smaller size means a major reduction in storage space which means there really...
Forum: Alaska, Canada, Mexico and Beyond 01-10-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,059
Posted By OWV
Newfoundland and Labrador in the Summer of 2023

We have been trying to get to Newfoundland and Labrador for the last 2 years, and with a little luck the 3rd attempt this summer will be the charm. We have read through a number of threads which...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-28-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,120
Posted By OWV
Thank you, and thanks, too, for all the other...

Thank you, and thanks, too, for all the other comments. that have been posted in response to our original post. Your post helped with two questions I had. The first was how does WW define...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-17-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,120
Posted By OWV
Extended Warranty-for those who buy them

I just tried to send this, but not sure it got posted, so my apologies if this is a repeat. I know Extended Warranties are the subject of debate between those who wouldn't do without and those who...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-08-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By OWV
Thanks, Gary and Dee, and to the others who...

Thanks, Gary and Dee, and to the others who responded. If only it was as simple that the door locked itself. We tried the slot, but all it did was to lock and unlock the handle. Our problem is...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-07-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By OWV
Owner's with an Anthem half bath

We can't open the half bath door. The handle works, but the handles do not engage the latch bolt which fits into the door frame. Has anyone experienced a similar problem and, if yes, how did you...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-27-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By OWV
RV Detailing in the Ft Meyers Area

From time to time we encounter a service provider who greatly exceeds expectations and deserve a shout-out. Jason and Perfectionist Paint Detail (247shine.com) sets a bar for full coach detailing...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 11-09-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3,412
Views: 1,233,860
Posted By OWV
Texas T Campground, Cornersville, TN

A nice one night stop over of of I65 near Cornersville, TN, although it is in the middle of no-where. Campground sites are wide and most have long pull-throughs. We were able to stay hooked up,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-13-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,251
Posted By OWV
Quick thought about the Cummins recall. When we...

Quick thought about the Cummins recall. When we were at Cummins last week we thought that would be a good opportunity to get the recall done. And, they could have done it. But, their...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-13-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By OWV
Recommendations-Detailing, Cummins Service, Towing

If you are ever in the Mt Airy, NC area and need a tow, when you talk to your Roadside Assistance provider tell them to contact Lester's Towing. They towed us last week and we couldn't be more...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-06-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,476
Posted By OWV
Acid Wash for Wheels

Responding to xc-mark who said, "there are places that can polish wheels to new when your getting tires swapped out also."

Do you know the names of any of these places? Thank you.

Regards,
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 09-02-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,476
Posted By OWV
Acid wash for wheels

We have regretfully let our aluminum wheels get to the point where even the best aluminum polish doesn't work. We understand that there are places, like at some truck stops, where we can get...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 07-23-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By OWV
RV Resort in Western NC/East Tenn/North West SC

A while back we remember someone talking about an RV resort someplace in the mountains of Western NC (probably south west of Ashville)/north west SC and eastern TN. The problem is we can't remember...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-29-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By OWV
Good morning, Like you, since we started...

Good morning,

Like you, since we started back in 2014 we have always returned to Entegra and Spartan for our annual service, because, like you, we think it is worth the extra expense and drive to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 04-24-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,313
Posted By OWV
Spartan Enhanced Inspection

Has anyone tried Spartan's Enhanced Inspection and if you have what did you think? Is it worth the money?

Thanks and regards,
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-21-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,586
Posted By OWV
Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel

Has anyone with a big Class A (Entegra, Newmar, Tiffin, Whinny, etc.) ever experienced any problems with tunnels on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel? I have seen big rigs and large semis going...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-21-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Thanks, Tiffin Guy. As Brobox said, the wireless...

Thanks, Tiffin Guy. As Brobox said, the wireless switches are great and potentially offer a great alternative to running wiring for a 2nd set of switches inside the coach, particularly since our...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-20-2021, 07:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,374
Posted By OWV
Got it. What was I thinking? Thanks for the...

Got it. What was I thinking? Thanks for the clarification. Maybe I should re-think the switch inside the coach. Since this all started because of a leaking Macerator Hose, which I detected...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-20-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Thank you, Gary. I am glad to read that you have...

Thank you, Gary. I am glad to read that you have not had any problems with your Valterra valves. Unfortunately, our coach came with manual valves. I want to add electric valves and am doing my due...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-19-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 513
Posted By OWV
Valterra Electric Valves

For those of you who have installed Valterra Electric valves, have you had any experience with installing a 2nd switch for inside the coach. I understand it can be done, but would appreciate any...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-19-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
For those with Drain Master, is this the same...

For those with Drain Master, is this the same thing; i.e. if you open upstairs you can't close downstairs and vice versa? Not sure why I would want to do that so long as I can open and close from...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-19-2021, 06:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,374
Posted By OWV
Not sure I understand, "Good thing that guy...

Not sure I understand, "Good thing that guy didn't have electronic valves or his tanks would have been all over the place." Whether one has manual or electronic valves if the valves are closed how...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-19-2021, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
I talked with Thetford yesterday and Customer...

I talked with Thetford yesterday and Customer Service said that they do not make electric valves, for what it's worth.

Regards,
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-19-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,085
Posted By OWV
Thanks Tom and Linda and Don and Mary. Just the...

Thanks Tom and Linda and Don and Mary. Just the kind of good news I like to hear.

Regards,
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
I have the wired version of the Sennheiser...

I have the wired version of the Sennheiser Headphones in the sticks and bricks and really like them. Has anyone had any experience with the wireless version in the coach?

Regards,
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-18-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,374
Posted By OWV
Does anyone else have the same opinion? If yes,...

Does anyone else have the same opinion? If yes, what don't you like about your DrainMaster electric valves? BTW, which model do you have?

Regards,
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,085
Posted By OWV
For all of you who have installed the DrainMaster...

For all of you who have installed the DrainMaster system, what do you think of them now that you have had a chance to use them? Have you experienced any breakdowns, and if you have, how difficult...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 03-18-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By OWV
Drain Master Electric Valves

Has anyone installed them on their units and if you have, what do you think of them? How long have them been installed and have you experienced any breakdowns? If you have, how difficult were they...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Thank you. Regards

Thank you.

Regards
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-18-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Good morning, or what's left of it here on the...

Good morning, or what's left of it here on the right coast. As for the Drain Master, I spoke with the service tech who will probably do the install for me and he is not a fan of Drain Master. He...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-17-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Van, as I just said to Rollin 101, his and your...

Van, as I just said to Rollin 101, his and your reply have made my day. One of my favorite mantras is that everything happens for the best, and it is turning out that the cracks in the macerator...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-17-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
"Yes I have electric valves, yes I have switches...

"Yes I have electric valves, yes I have switches inside the coach, yes I also have a switch for the macerator inside the coach and yes I did a mod to the macerator hose outlet."
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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-17-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
Stu, Thank you. We will give it a try. It...

Stu,

Thank you. We will give it a try. It sure seems like it will work. Really appreciate you taking the time to send us such a detailed response.

Regards,
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,037
Posted By OWV
Gray and Black Water slinky and macerator hose modifications

As previously reported, our macerator hose developed cracks and I had to use the under coach slinky connection. In the process of looking at various threads concerning macerator hose fixes, I found...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-16-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
Sorry for not responding sooner. We are still...

Sorry for not responding sooner. We are still struggling with being able to listen with headphones and listening through the soundbar. On the TVs Sound Output screen we have 3 options: TV Speaker,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-09-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 316
Posted By OWV
Macerator Hose Repair

As previously posted our macerator hose failed at several places starting at the point where the hose connects to the solid coupling and there are several other cracks for the next couple of feet. ...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By OWV
Thanks, Gregg, As I mentioned in a previous...

Thanks, Gregg,

As I mentioned in a previous post, this all got started because my existing macerator hose developed cracks and catastrophic failure. Unfortunately, the way the end is constructed,...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
I have used Truedio ears before and currently...

I have used Truedio ears before and currently have Sony headphones. In both cases, the charging base has to be hardwired to the audio out on the TV. Unfortunately, our TV raises when we want to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
Gary, as I said to Chuck, Bluetooth hearing aids...

Gary, as I said to Chuck, Bluetooth hearing aids are great. Put your hearing aids in, hang the small connector around your neck and you can talk and listen hands free. But, again, that really...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,794
Posted By OWV
Couldn't agree with you more, Chuck. Two...

Couldn't agree with you more, Chuck. Two problems with that, however, is that we are pretty sure the TV we have in our 2019 Anthem doesn't appear to have Bluetooth capability, but we continue to...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By OWV
Thanks, Gregg and Rollin101. I guess I need to...

Thanks, Gregg and Rollin101. I guess I need to get into the WetBay and see exactly where to cut the macerator discharge line. Did you use any kind of glue to connect the piping starting with the 90...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,152
Posted By OWV
Good question, Bruce. Since our macerator hose...

Good question, Bruce. Since our macerator hose sprang a leak I would like something that will reduce the wear and tear when pushing the hose through the hole in the bottom of the macerator hose...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-08-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,444
Posted By OWV
Do you mean MobileMustHaves are great? If yes,...

Do you mean MobileMustHaves are great? If yes, do you have one of their bundles installed on your rig and if you do, which one.

Regards,
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