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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-06-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,437
Posted By VoiceNinja
I'm using it on my Android. Here's the link in...

I'm using it on my Android. Here's the link in Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twostepsbeyond.coverage
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-06-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,437
Posted By VoiceNinja
For future planning, you might check out the...

For future planning, you might check out the High-Definition version of the Coverage app by the folks over at Technomadia.

It gives you detailed, HD overlays so you can see what coverage is...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By VoiceNinja
Man. I know how frustrating and disappointing it...

Man. I know how frustrating and disappointing it is to have a new coach with issues. Ours went through its share of problems last summer (our first summer in our 2008 coach).

Hang in there. By...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-06-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,437
Posted By VoiceNinja
I just realized who you are - you changed your...

I just realized who you are - you changed your username! Which leads me to:

NOOO!!!! The new rig was a brick?! I'm so sorry. I hope it's all taken care of now. Here's hoping that's the end of your...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-06-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,437
Posted By VoiceNinja
As a tech-dependent consultant who travels for...

As a tech-dependent consultant who travels for long periods with my family in our motorhome, I have:


A Republic Wireless cellphone that uses the Sprint and T-mobile networks for cell...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-06-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,781
Posted By VoiceNinja
I prepped the area around the holes from the old...

I prepped the area around the holes from the old dome brackets and the cable penetration then used some System 3 epoxy and 2x2 woven glass cloth to cover the holes. When it was cured, I scuff sanded...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-06-2018, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,241
Posted By VoiceNinja
What charger or inverter/converter do you have...

What charger or inverter/converter do you have now? If you know that, we can figure out if you can configure it for a proper LiFePO4 charge cycle.

Yes, most LiFePO4s can be used with a regular...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-04-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 365
Posted By VoiceNinja
A big wave from Marquette! Welcome to the...

A big wave from Marquette!

Welcome to the forum - I think you'll find lots of great information here.

Now, please send some cooler weather to the UP...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,241
Posted By VoiceNinja
It all depends on your lithium battery...

It all depends on your lithium battery manufacturer's guidance and the type of charger you have.

This may not apply to you, because, in our case, we have a Magnum ME2012 inverter/converter,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-04-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,241
Posted By VoiceNinja
Got 'em. Love 'em! :-) A couple of things to...

Got 'em. Love 'em! :-)

A couple of things to think about.

- Most RVers don't really use their batteries for anything more than a 12V pass through because they're almost always plugged into...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-03-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By VoiceNinja
They sound dead, dead, dead. Not at all...

They sound dead, dead, dead. Not at all surprising given their age.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By VoiceNinja
Shoot, Bill! I'm sorry. I typed out a response to...

Shoot, Bill! I'm sorry. I typed out a response to your question about a portable charger, but must not have posted it because I don't see it in the thread.

The Genius charger you got should be a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-01-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By VoiceNinja
Nice purchases! You're definitely on the right...

Nice purchases! You're definitely on the right path!

The only way to know for sure is to try them.

I'd make sure they have the right amount of fluid in them, then charge them, let them rest...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-29-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,536
Posted By VoiceNinja
Are those batteries secured? It looks like...

Are those batteries secured? It looks like they're just sitting on the floor of the bay without any type of tray, strapping, or hold-downs. You'll definitely want them secure - that's a lot of weight...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-29-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By VoiceNinja
If you follow the first diagram in NewmarMan's...

If you follow the first diagram in NewmarMan's post above, you'll correctly wire the two 6V batteries in series to create a 12V battery bank.

As for what charger to buy, assuming you'll be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,879
Posted By VoiceNinja
If you checked your battery voltage immediately...

If you checked your battery voltage immediately after charging, the readings represented the surface voltage, not the actual battery voltage. You would need to let the batteries rest for about 2...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-28-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,879
Posted By VoiceNinja
Ouch. If they're flooded or AGM lead-acid...

Ouch. If they're flooded or AGM lead-acid batteries, they need to be charged fully and probably equalized as soon as you can do so. 8V is considered a complete discharge and is a terrible thing to do...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,879
Posted By VoiceNinja
I'd be more concerned about keeping my batteries...

I'd be more concerned about keeping my batteries healthy. Our CO detector doesn't start beeping until voltage is below 11V, which is lower than your batteries should ever be when at rest.

Are you...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-27-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,781
Posted By VoiceNinja
Removing our television antenna - Interior Trim

Our motorhome is an internet wonder and on the rare occasions that we watch television, it's via streaming internet.

The Winegard batwing antenna is just taking up space on the roof (as is the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-26-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 728
Posted By VoiceNinja
It finally drives straight! Hurray!

I just returned from my first drive where our 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone 40UL Diesel pusher drove DEAD STRAIGHT!

It was so nice! :D

And, it feels so good after puzzling over the cause for...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-25-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,577
Posted By VoiceNinja
Egad! Makes me glad for my electric levelers, as...

Egad! Makes me glad for my electric levelers, as well as solidifying my deep conviction to block or jack stand the frame when I'm under the beast for maintenance after lifting it with the leveling...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-23-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,527
Posted By VoiceNinja
Your Annual Mileage

I know that a lot of motorhomes spend most of their time sitting. In the 9 years before we bought ours, it only logged 27,000 miles.

In the first year we owned it, we put 10,500 miles on it and...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-22-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,577
Posted By VoiceNinja
I don't think I've said this outright on these...

I don't think I've said this outright on these forums because it's generally frowned upon, but I use my front and rear jacks to support the coach while I pull wheels or do under-the-chassis...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By VoiceNinja
Indeed! The downside is that I never get to...

Indeed!

The downside is that I never get to take a real vacation in the motorhome. The upside is that I really like what I do and, when I'm out in the motorhome exploring new places while...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By VoiceNinja
So far, so good! We're having a lot of fun and...

So far, so good! We're having a lot of fun and working in a location-independent mode hasn't been a problem as long as we're ready to do exactly what you said: adapt, improvise, and breathe deep when...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By VoiceNinja
Absolutely! I just delivered a set of client...

Absolutely! I just delivered a set of client files that was about 1.5 GB in size. Without our fancy-pants cellular boosters, various hotspots/jetpacks from different carriers, and WiFi booster/secure...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By VoiceNinja
Completely understood, but only possible for us...

Completely understood, but only possible for us if we limited our travels to local weekend excursions. At a mid-career age with a young family, the only way to get out on the road for extended...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-21-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,072
Posted By VoiceNinja
Unexpected challenges of making a living on the road...

One of the best parts of our motorhome life is the income flexibility to make a living when I'm on the road.

Today, though, has been tough. I work as a human change, training, and communications...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-20-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,615
Posted By VoiceNinja
I'm typing this while on a 28 MBPS download / 13...

I'm typing this while on a 28 MBPS download / 13 MBPS upload connection that runs through:

1. A WeBoost 4G-X OTR Cellular Booster
2. An ATT Mobley WiFi hotspot
3. A secure private WiFi network...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-19-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,508
Posted By VoiceNinja
I agree with Mark. Just because you *can* jam...

I agree with Mark. Just because you *can* jam more current in, doesn't mean it's good for anything except shorter charge cycles.

According to a close friend who happens to be a battery engineer...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-18-2018, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,508
Posted By VoiceNinja
If you shorten your genset run time by 1.5 hours...

If you shorten your genset run time by 1.5 hours each time you charge from 50%, your generator burns .9 gph according to Onan, and this week's national average gas price is $2.90, you would make back...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-18-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,832
Posted By VoiceNinja
The first campgrounds I know of are just South of...

The first campgrounds I know of are just South of the Kentucky border in Clarksville. There's also a Walmart and Cracker Barrel in Clarksville.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 06-17-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,832
Posted By VoiceNinja
There aren't many options for power and water...

There aren't many options for power and water just South of Nashville.

If you can Wally-dock or Boondock, there's a Travel America, Walmart, and Cracker Barrel, all in Franklin, TN, about 15 miles...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-17-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,060
Posted By VoiceNinja
We have two furnaces in our 2008 40' Diesel...

We have two furnaces in our 2008 40' Diesel Pusher, both Suburbans. I believe the front furnace (which heats the living area, bathroom, and basement compartments, including the wet bay) is 40,000...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-16-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By VoiceNinja
Sky_Boss, we do the same thing with our current...

Sky_Boss, we do the same thing with our current Flooded Lead Acids - the AGS kicks on at 60% SOC and off at 90% SOC. That wasn't possible before the BMK and ARC. Nor was telling the system to use the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-16-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By VoiceNinja
The magic of a BMK

We're just over a year into our motorhome experience and our family LOVES being out on the road. Granted, our sweet spot is a bit shorter than I'd like at 2 to 3 weeks, but we're having a blast!
...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-16-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,828
Posted By VoiceNinja
Thank you, again, to everyone for your input. ...

Thank you, again, to everyone for your input.

Our 4 x 100Ah LiFePO4 batteries are sitting at home, waiting for us to return from this three week trip to the East coast. I can't wait to get them...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-14-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,577
Posted By VoiceNinja
I can't speak for others, but, in my case,...

I can't speak for others, but, in my case, Freightliner says, "Go for it!" That's a good thing - I frequently lift the front wheels off the ground when doing maintenance.

PowerGear (my jack...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-13-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,577
Posted By VoiceNinja
Easy way to crib the front wheels when leveling

We just arrived at a campground with a sloped site that puts our 40' motorhome's front wheels about 3-1/2" off the ground when the coach is level.

I'd normally mess around with ramping my crib...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,618
Posted By VoiceNinja
I'm glad they think I might say yes - I think...

I'm glad they think I might say yes - I think that's because I'm quite happy to either loan out or lend a hand with almost everything else I own.

And, yup. Definitely a personal investment in...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,618
Posted By VoiceNinja
An excellent policy! I did point the first...

An excellent policy!

I did point the first three to the rental companies. Two reacted with shock at the "expensive" price of a small Class C and thought it was a ridiculous amount of money. Note...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-12-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,618
Posted By VoiceNinja
Can I borrow your motorh...NO!

So far this year, it's a 25-year-old cousin who wants to borrow the motorhome for a two-week honeymoon, family acquaintances who want to live in it for July and August with their 4 kids (ages 2 to 9)...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,070
Posted By VoiceNinja
One of the long surf skis and one of the cedar...

One of the long surf skis and one of the cedar core, carbon-skin ocean playboats that I've designed and built. I value these boats far more than I value the toad that they ride on. :-)
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,070
Posted By VoiceNinja
Kayaks and canoes are tough ones. Unfortunately,...

Kayaks and canoes are tough ones. Unfortunately, our shortest is 16' and our longest (one of my surf skis) is 22'.

Our only option is to put them on the toad roof rack, but, even then, the 22'...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 06-11-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,070
Posted By VoiceNinja
As a kayak instructor, I've had a few students...

As a kayak instructor, I've had a few students who used them. They're only usable for very short boats (my students carried whitewater playboats).

Also, driving behind them, there was a lot of...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,659
Posted By VoiceNinja
Sounds like I won't know until I take it off and...

Sounds like I won't know until I take it off and dig into it.

We're about 4 days into a three week trip to the East Coast, so I'll probably wait until we're back home in late June, then try to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,659
Posted By VoiceNinja
Were you able to get the brush holder to repair...

Were you able to get the brush holder to repair it from eBay, or did you have to replace the motor?

Everything I've found on eBay has been used stock with no guarantee for my specific part number....
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
Posted By VoiceNinja
In aviation, there's a saying that nothing is as...

In aviation, there's a saying that nothing is as useless as the runway behind you or the altitude above you.

In RVs, I'd say the corresponding statements are "Nothing is as useless as the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-11-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,659
Posted By VoiceNinja
Can You Rebuild Dometic A&E Weather Pro Awning Motor?

Our Dometic A&E Weather Pro awning motor (circa 2008) died. It neither extends or retracts, nor locks (in other words, it free-spins and can unroll).

I've verified that 12V power is reaching the...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-10-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,287
Posted By VoiceNinja
I know that this is in the Newmar Owners forum,...

I know that this is in the Newmar Owners forum, but I'll chip in with a non-Newmar option.

We absolutely love our 2008 Gulf Stream Yellowstone Country Club 40UL bunkhouse. We travel as a family...
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