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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-04-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By billdreamlv
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ6S9VG/ref=o...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ6S9VG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the mount I used. It will go up to 45 degrees but if you think about it, the TV can only be viewed...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-02-2018, 10:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,717
Posted By billdreamlv
I started out with a 32 inch Visio and then...

I started out with a 32 inch Visio and then upgraded it to a 40 inch. The Tv only weighs a little over 13 lbs. The mount weighs 13 lbs also. I reinforced the swing out door on my coach with a sheet...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-28-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By billdreamlv
That would be much appreciated. Bill

That would be much appreciated.

Bill
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-25-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By billdreamlv
It only happens when there is a strong gust of...

It only happens when there is a strong gust of wind. Thanks for the help.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-20-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By billdreamlv
Thanks Tony, I think that is an excellent...

Thanks Tony, I think that is an excellent analysis of what this thing does. Does the lever need to be adjusted so that the arm is closer to the bracket, so it won't unravel? BTW the second picture is...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-19-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,963
Posted By billdreamlv
This thing seems to make noise when we are underway.

I don' know the reason for this thing but it doesn't look like it is in the correct position. It is the thing that is mounted to the coach and keeps the slide topper from hitting the bus. The slide...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 02-19-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,948
Posted By billdreamlv
I have an older 2006 Allegro Bus and solved the...

I have an older 2006 Allegro Bus and solved the problem by getting rid of the triggers and the "hope the display shows up in time for my lane change" problem by putting all of the cameras live on the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-19-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,058
Posted By billdreamlv
I just bypassed it. To me, it was worrhless the...

I just bypassed it. To me, it was worrhless the way it was hooked up.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-03-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,058
Posted By billdreamlv
I just added a...

I just added a https://www.ebay.com/itm/112472961361 and installed it on the basement lights. It works perfect. I say, " OK Google, turn on the lights in the basement". And the lights come on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-31-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By billdreamlv
TPMS saved me.

We went on a campout last week and on the startup to go home, my TPMS alarm went off. Low pressure, but enough to get home. 88lbs. Turns out it was an interior drivers side rear valve stem that wore...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-31-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,058
Posted By billdreamlv
A year ago I installed a Novatel Verizon Router...

A year ago I installed a Novatel Verizon Router in the MH. This gives me the internet over the air for about $10 more on my 24 gig plan. And it shares the data on the phones. That was step one.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,743
Posted By billdreamlv
I thought so too, but I had an engineer look at...

I thought so too, but I had an engineer look at it and because the latch on the handle side acts like a stay, it wasn't a problem. The TV weighs only 17.64 lbs. I put a 3/16 inch piece of aluminum on...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,307
Posted By billdreamlv
Ouch, the cord was still attached.

Has anyone driven off with the cord still attached? Just wondering if there is a way to prevent boneheaded moves like this. It happened to me in the driveway outside my usual routine of RVing....
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-20-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By billdreamlv
I posted this on the Class A site but I thought I...

I posted this on the Class A site but I thought I should post it here as well.

Yesterday I installed the TV and the TV mount on the door of my MH. I used a 3/16 piece of aluminum 2' X 2' (10 lbs)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-19-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,743
Posted By billdreamlv
Yesterday I installed the TV and the TV mount on...

Yesterday I installed the TV and the TV mount on the door of my MH. I used a 3/16 piece of aluminum 2' X 2' (10 lbs) and glued it with high temp contact adhesive to the door and secured it with...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-17-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By billdreamlv
Thanks, I would appreciate the pictures.

Thanks, I would appreciate the pictures.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-15-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By billdreamlv
I have a door that swings out. The old TV was a...

I have a door that swings out. The old TV was a tube type and a monster. The new TV is a 32 inch Visio and it weighs only 16 lbs. I got this tv so that I could use it with my google app. I can turn...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-13-2018, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By billdreamlv
Yes. Pictures?

Yes. Pictures?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-13-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,748
Posted By billdreamlv
Tv mount on basement door.

Has anyone mounted a tv on the basement door?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-12-2018, 11:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,743
Posted By billdreamlv
Basement TV mount.

Has anyone mounted a 32inch TV on the door of the basement? I have a Tiffin and would like to get a Visio TV to mount on the door on an articulating mount. Please advise.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-30-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,860
Posted By billdreamlv
OK, I'm not a plumber but I do know some things...

OK, I'm not a plumber but I do know some things about physics, and I did sleep at a Holiday Inn once.

I have had the same thing happen to me. It only happens when I drive down the road. Not when...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-26-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 863
Posted By billdreamlv
Onan 7500 Generator cranking but wouldn't start

I thought I would share the Onan story I experienced today. We left home and turned on the generator and the AC for the grand kids. It worked fine and we stopped in Beatty for an ice cream and left...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,702
Posted By billdreamlv
Unless you are a Navy pilot, I would get some...

Unless you are a Navy pilot, I would get some training. It is a lot like low level flying. IMHO
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-09-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,205
Posted By billdreamlv
Usually the newer TVs have a 3.5 mm Jack that is...

Usually the newer TVs have a 3.5 mm Jack that is an output for audio. If you can take an audio jack that's 3.5 mm plug it into your TV and then take the other end of it and use an adapter to your AUX...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By billdreamlv
Next time I get a chance to work on the MH I will...

Next time I get a chance to work on the MH I will let you know.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-30-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,314
Posted By billdreamlv
I purchased a 2006 and am really happy with it. I...

I purchased a 2006 and am really happy with it. I negotiated a really good price and upgraded the heck out of it. The TVs will need to be changed in the basement and the bedroom and the sound system...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-30-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By billdreamlv
Windshield washer problem

Last year the DW and I were coming around Walker lake in NV and were hit with millions of gnats. The windshield was covered in no time and I decided to turn on the windshield wipers. Big mistake. It...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-27-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,698
Posted By billdreamlv
We disconnected the 20' and rolled the trailer...

We disconnected the 20' and rolled the trailer and the boat to the lake, manually. The aluminum boat didn't weigh much so it didn't take much effort. The tongue had a wheel on it as well so it just...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By billdreamlv
No doubt you have a short in or around the...

No doubt you have a short in or around the steering column. Fuses don't blow without a big load on them. I had a Ford truck F250 years ago and sold it to a guy. I told him that the turn signal...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-26-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By billdreamlv
Update:

I called Tiffin today and they told me to talk to Freightliner. Called Steve at Freightliner and he sent me a schematic of the wiring for the electric brakes. He told me where the pigtail was and I...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-25-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,449
Posted By billdreamlv
This is the tow rack I modified. I just need to...

This is the tow rack I modified. I just need to get a new can of paint.The receiver points to the rear of the trailer and I put enough space so that I could slide it out towards the front. I have two...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-25-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By billdreamlv
Here is what I found today. There is a Bussmann...

Here is what I found today. There is a Bussmann fuse/relay box located in the shore power compartment. This relay box sends the signals to the left/right turn and the marker lights. It also has back...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-24-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,449
Posted By billdreamlv
I purchased a bike carrier that fits into the...

I purchased a bike carrier that fits into the receiver of your tow hitch. I took the carrier and welded a receiver on to the trailer. Then I put the carrier on the receiver and it lays flat on the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-23-2017, 10:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By billdreamlv
Turn on your Jensen first and make sure the...

Turn on your Jensen first and make sure the bluetooth is on. Then go to your phone and go to bluetooth. There will be a list of devices that the phone sees as capable of pairing. Click on the Jensen...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-23-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,107
Posted By billdreamlv
My guess is that you have a speaker wire...

My guess is that you have a speaker wire shorted. Check all speakers to make sure they are properly wired. Sometimes a shorted speaker wire can bring down the whole system. Try disconnecting the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-23-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,330
Posted By billdreamlv
Electric trailer brakes

I decided to change my brakes on the Razor trailer from surge brakes to electric brakes. I toned out the the electric brake wire on the 7 pin but it appears that it only goes to the fuse panel in the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-22-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By billdreamlv
The above is true. But might I add a tid-bit. If...

The above is true. But might I add a tid-bit. If you are going to charge your batteries you have to have enough voltage to do so. Some controllers cannot convert a lower voltage to a higher voltage...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-11-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By billdreamlv
I meant Mount the new panel. The reason why you...

I meant Mount the new panel. The reason why you would put the panels in series is to increase the voltage to 24 volts and allow the controller to reduce them down to 12 volts. It is more efficient...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-10-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By billdreamlv
After removing the panel see if you can purchase...

After removing the panel see if you can purchase the Y adapters that will allow you to put your panels in parallel. If you are going to put them in series you just need to disconnect the negative...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 06-09-2017, 11:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,768
Posted By billdreamlv
You can most likely make all the connections on...

You can most likely make all the connections on the roof of your motorhome. There are y adapters available to connect the solar panel in parallel or series. You need to determine which one you want...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-18-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 18,761
Posted By billdreamlv
Go solar, and save the noise. I just purchased...

Go solar, and save the noise. I just purchased 435w Sun Power Panels for $160 a panel. Look on Las Vegas Craigslist for more. 4 Panels gives you. 1540 watts of solar.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-17-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
Posted By billdreamlv
As I understand it, "Burners" are people who go...

As I understand it, "Burners" are people who go to the Burning Man festival in Blackrock, NV. LOL
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2017, 07:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,221
Posted By billdreamlv
Yes, it operates the same way. But you are...

Yes, it operates the same way. But you are correct when you say it it lifts the chassis and not the wheels. I would have to get a lot more complicated in my explanation and it would take far too long...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
Posted By billdreamlv
BBQs, Grills, and the Emergency Room

I saw a post today regarding hooking up a grill to the coaches LP gas and it reminded me of a story my son, who is an ENT surgeon in Hawaii, told me. I thought I would share it with you so this...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-15-2017, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,221
Posted By billdreamlv
Scott, I tried to convey just that in my first...

Scott, I tried to convey just that in my first post, but let me be more clear by asking one simple question. When the system starts to level it dumps the air out of the shocks. True. Then when trying...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,190
Posted By billdreamlv
If you think driving a Big Velveeta Box is...

If you think driving a Big Velveeta Box is intimidating, try flying a small plane in bad weather, IFR. Confidence is what gets you through.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-13-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,221
Posted By billdreamlv
Two things here. One, if your have HWH leveling,...

Two things here. One, if your have HWH leveling, and you push the auto leveling feature, I think you will find that the computer finds the highest point (A) on the rear wheels and adjusts the other...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-09-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,120
Posted By billdreamlv
By definition the thermostat is made to keep the...

By definition the thermostat is made to keep the water in the engine at 180-190 degrees. The water leaving the engine should now be hot enough to require the radiator to cool the water down. If the...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 04-06-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By billdreamlv
This question has been around the web for quite...

This question has been around the web for quite some time. If you are talking about changing neon to LED, if you just change the bulbs and you leave the transformer (ballast) in place you are doing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-04-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 599
Posted By billdreamlv
What he said. AND...if both of your turn signals...

What he said. AND...if both of your turn signals are out that tells me that you lost your 12v to the common point for the turn signals. Check your fuse holder and or wire that comes from the fuse to...
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