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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-04-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,825
Posted By bigjim1959
A well tuned Galaxy DX 979F, 50' RG8X with a 5'...

A well tuned Galaxy DX 979F, 50' RG8X with a 5' firestick clamped to the ladder. No not an NGP, just a plain old firestick, move it up or down to get a perfect match, works very well.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
these are what I just bought, about $83 each ...

these are what I just bought, about $83 each
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JX61QJ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are the previous ones, Same output. $127 each...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-02-2019, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Subscribed to ATT FW (Fixed Wireless), new and...

Subscribed to ATT FW (Fixed Wireless), new and not everywhere but it rocks!! 215GB for $50/month. 10Mb down 1Mb up guaranteed, mine is testing at a consistent 50 down and 5 up. VERY Satisfied. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,155
Views: 179,217
Posted By bigjim1959
LOL, all 4 rotors, calipers and pads, all 4 brake...

LOL, all 4 rotors, calipers and pads, all 4 brake hoses, front wheel bearings, ABS sensor on the right front (melted into a blob from the extreme heat of a collapsed brake hose not releasing the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-17-2019, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
A new leftover 2018 Dodge Journey SXT to ride on...

A new leftover 2018 Dodge Journey SXT to ride on the dolly!
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Harbour Freight. ...

Harbour Freight.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-Watt-Super-Quiet-Inverter-Generator-63584.html
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-11-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
A Predator 3000 watt inverter generator, 50 hours...

A Predator 3000 watt inverter generator, 50 hours on it so far and perfect for my semi-permanent boondocking. Runs both rooftop ac units and the battery charger and the fridge (barely), rated 25...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-01-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
Posted By bigjim1959
I am in Cedar Key and have a weboost system in my...

I am in Cedar Key and have a weboost system in my coach. If you felt like a drive you could put it up near mine and see if it even does anything for your phone.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-01-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Two Napa GC12 batteries to replace the Dead 3...

Two Napa GC12 batteries to replace the Dead 3 year old Sam's Club group 31 deep cycle batteries. A bit disappointed in the old ones but I can honestly say I did not treat them properly. And finding...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-10-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,891
Posted By bigjim1959
I live (currently) downwind of the Ohio valley in...

I live (currently) downwind of the Ohio valley in northern NY. The rain is full of crap that likes to pollute the roof of the MH. I wash the roof a few times a year and use Collinite 845 of course,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 10-10-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,994
Posted By bigjim1959
I went with this, empty to 150 lbs in about a...

I went with this, empty to 150 lbs in about a minute, 150 off and back on at 130, 2.8 cfm at 90psi. It does however draw 12 amps, small inverters will cry. It is not horribly loud but not silent......
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-10-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,416
Posted By bigjim1959
If it was a Chevy / Workhorse I would say...

If it was a Chevy / Workhorse I would say ignition switch, engine will still crank even though the power is NOT applied to the actual ignition side. Do the gauges self test or even move when it is...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-04-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
The West end of 24, just before it runs into the...

The West end of 24, just before it runs into the Gulf. Nice sea breeze most of the time.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-03-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Oh yeah, a trailer to put my 1979 KZ-1000 on.

Oh yeah, a trailer to put my 1979 KZ-1000 on.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-03-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
1.3 acres in FL to park on, 200w of solar, 2000...

1.3 acres in FL to park on, 200w of solar, 2000 watt inverter, a water pump to pull from the well, a Gen-turi for when the sun is not cooperating. I am sure the list will grow when I actually get...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-25-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Or fell onto the roof of some overheated truck...

Or fell onto the roof of some overheated truck with 110 volts...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-23-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
I guess I should have said "supposed " to arrive...

I guess I should have said "supposed " to arrive Monday 7/16. How the hell do you LOSE an air conditioner in transit?????
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-14-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Mach3 P. S. Arrives Monday, time to chill out...

Mach3 P. S.
Arrives Monday, time to chill out...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-02-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
Posted By bigjim1959
I hope today is not the day you are passing by...

I hope today is not the day you are passing by this mess.

At least 75 vehicles involved in crash on Thruway | wivb.com...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 01-02-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
Posted By bigjim1959
Good luck, pack the long johns. -30 degrees and...

Good luck, pack the long johns. -30 degrees and colder this past week for several nights. We are bailing to FL. Saturday 1/6. We are 20 minutes North of Watertown.

And yes, daytime is a must,...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-02-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1,304
Views: 129,288
Posted By bigjim1959
Sigh... Bigjim, 6'4" 290, 1959, any...

Sigh...
Bigjim, 6'4" 290, 1959, any guesses??
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-15-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By bigjim1959
Two years in a row it has hit -35 here on our...

Two years in a row it has hit -35 here on our departure day, usually mid-February (Canadian border East of Lake Ontario), our first night needs are no white crap on the ground before stopping,...
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 11-15-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,365
Posted By bigjim1959
Food for thought, I use a remote sensor in the...

Food for thought, I use a remote sensor in the water bay when we do cold weather stuff, never seen it below 35 f when it was 0 f .
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-12-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,878
Posted By bigjim1959
Hi all, some observations based on my 10 years of...

Hi all, some observations based on my 10 years of Wilson Electronics and now WEBoost experiance. All of mine has been with Verizon but I have to believe it mostly applies to other carriers as well. ...
Forum: Just Conversation 11-10-2017, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,516
Posted By bigjim1959
Bulk pre-pay here is 1.89 this year. I have a 500...

Bulk pre-pay here is 1.89 this year. I have a 500 gallon for the house and they top up the MH while here. The 500 will go till March on average. Of course it doesn't burn much while we are...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-09-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
53,000 pounds of concrete to keep the bus from...

53,000 pounds of concrete to keep the bus from sinking to China. During demo we found the asphalt to be 1.5" thick where we park the Challenger.

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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-19-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Ignition switch, on the side of the road, in...

Ignition switch, on the side of the road, in Florida, trying (half heartedly) to get back to NY on the Canadian border East of Lake Ontario. Found two within walking distance, one was bad out of the...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 01-10-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,693
Views: 935,252
Posted By bigjim1959
Added travel locks meant for watercraft to...

Added travel locks meant for watercraft to prevent cabinets from disposing of the contents "again"...

When the buttons are flush, the tab cannot be pushed in, press the buttons on arrival and the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 01-10-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
New to us 2013 Grand Caravan Crew, new Acme dolly...

New to us 2013 Grand Caravan Crew, new Acme dolly to tow the van, need to escape the tundra SOON!
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-10-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,235
Posted By bigjim1959
7.2 this morning, "might" get up to freezing by...

7.2 this morning, "might" get up to freezing by 2pm before it falls through the floor again.
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 12-09-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,235
Posted By bigjim1959
Sigh, drained and winterized in October, but...

Sigh, drained and winterized in October, but thanks for the heads up!

We will be heading South in February for a BIG change, can't get her wet till around North Carolina even then. Heated tanks...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-25-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,618
Posted By bigjim1959
Something to add on the starter swap, the large...

Something to add on the starter swap, the large wire is ALWAYS hot, you must disconnect the battery under the hood, unplug shore power and use the house battery disconnect switch for it to be dead...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 09-15-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,188
Posted By bigjim1959
We do everything from the fresh water tank,...

We do everything from the fresh water tank, drinking water goes through a Britta jug always. Bleach at least twice a year and more if we get into some strange smelling stuff as we did in NC a few...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-13-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,618
Posted By bigjim1959
Changing the filter FIRST is great advice! IF...

Changing the filter FIRST is great advice! IF the pump is loud even after that, do your best to get the pump swapped at the first chance and don't end up like me in March and yes I did the filter...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-13-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,280
Posted By bigjim1959
I'll throw my 2 cents in here as well. I do not...

I'll throw my 2 cents in here as well. I do not work for Wilson or represent them in any way!

I also have the freedom to work wherever I am, that opens some nice doors to escape from the North...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-10-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Bilsteins for the front, gotta get back from...

Bilsteins for the front, gotta get back from Westport NY. fair and put them on.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-06-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,588
Posted By bigjim1959
Legal? How many of this crowd do you really think...

Legal? How many of this crowd do you really think I care?
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-04-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By bigjim1959
A quick view...

A quick view...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 08-04-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By bigjim1959
I actually added a voltmeter on the driver's...

I actually added a voltmeter on the driver's panel with a switch up is for house batteries and down is for chassis. I think the total cost was $8.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-04-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,588
Posted By bigjim1959
Our local gas supplier was perfectly willing to...

Our local gas supplier was perfectly willing to fill the motor home as well. I would suggest just asking them.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-02-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Third brake light. Old one melted into the...

Third brake light. Old one melted into the housing. Not available. 15" led instead mounted to a 1/4 x 6" x 18" bit of Poplar. Hey, it's 16 years old...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-02-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,425
Posted By bigjim1959
Do this, you will not regret it.

Do this, you will not regret it.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-02-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,864
Posted By bigjim1959
Having done a great many drum brake sets in the...

Having done a great many drum brake sets in the seventies and eighties, consider that you may have a very hard time getting the drum off where the shoes have adjusted themselves too. Be ready to find...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-02-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By bigjim1959
Hi Skip426! That is THE thread that got me to...

Hi Skip426! That is THE thread that got me to pull the motor and service it instead of replacing it.

THANK YOU!!
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-02-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,721
Posted By bigjim1959
On the oncoming headlights issue, if they are...

On the oncoming headlights issue, if they are focused high enough to reflect back from an RV windshield, they deserve to get the reflection! It would either be high beams or a moronic installation...
Forum: Palazzo Motorhomes 08-01-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,721
Posted By bigjim1959
Hi folks, after reading this thread, I wonder if...

Hi folks, after reading this thread, I wonder if what we do between drag race runs would help at the end of a few hour warm (hot) ride. That is, add a relay and dash switch to turn on the aux or main...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-31-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By bigjim1959
Generator died at one hour several times.

Two weekends ago we had the coach out in the hot weather and the generator simply would not stay running. This was the first time with a high load that we had tried to use it. After reading many many...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-31-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 694
Posted By bigjim1959
Hwh motor dead again.

Hi folks! Some months ago my Hydraulics motor had quit, gently tapped it with a hammer and all was well again until today. Today it simply wouldn't do anything. I pulled the motor off after verifying...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-29-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13,642
Views: 2,141,394
Posted By bigjim1959
Generator fuel pump, water pressure surge tank,...

Generator fuel pump, water pressure surge tank, LED third brake light, old one melted... jack springs. Genny running overnight to test, used to stop at One hour mark, not in summer boondocking.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-29-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,016
Posted By bigjim1959
We are not so lucky. It can sit for days.

We are not so lucky. It can sit for days.
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