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Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 10-12-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,836
Posted By Gayland
Elf, Glad you're interested. I can't seem to...

Elf,
Glad you're interested. I can't seem to get anyone interested in the idea of using an inexpensive Bluetooth scanner module (~$12-$75) on the OBDII plug and then linking it to an android device...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 10-11-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,836
Posted By Gayland
Anyone able to do This with Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner?

Has anyone been able to get Allison temperature info from a 1000 series transmission with a Bluetooth OBD 2 scanner and an android device (smart phone or tablet)? I understand it can be done with a...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-10-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By Gayland
Yes, there's a lot of info in those onboard...

Yes, there's a lot of info in those onboard computers and I'd like to know how to get to it. Scangauge2 can get to some of it but with these new devices we should be able to record and do other...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-10-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By Gayland
Ramblin, I've noticed that you have a RV...

Ramblin,
I've noticed that you have a RV similar to mine. Are you able to read the transmission temperature of your Allison transmission?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-10-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Posted By Gayland
OBD 2 Bluetooth Scanner Paired with Android Device

Has anyone used a Bluetooth OBD 2 scanner paired with an android device (phone or tablet) to interrogate their RV engine and transmission. One should be able to get such things as coolant and...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-26-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,280
Posted By Gayland
CO/Gas Alarm Keeps Going Off

Whenever we light the hot water heater in the campground using propane our CO/gas alarm on the floor goes off. Our electric heater doesn't work so we are using propane to heat the water. I've...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 07-08-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,246
Posted By Gayland
I've had my RVI Brake System about three months...

I've had my RVI Brake System about three months and have taken three trips for a total of about a 1000 miles. Everthing has worked perfectly without any problems so far. I test the system every...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-26-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,113
Posted By Gayland
Joe and Bonnie, How is the RVI Brake system? ...

Joe and Bonnie,
How is the RVI Brake system? You've certainly had some experience with it by now. I'll at Quartzite this week and they got a deal for $995.
Is yours still working satisfactorily?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-23-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By Gayland
Chuck 1935, Thanks for the O'Reilly reference. ...

Chuck 1935,
Thanks for the O'Reilly reference. I have a half gallon bottle of the Simonize car wash in my hot little hands for $3.99 plus tax.
O'Reilly just recently came into the area after they...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-22-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By Gayland
Chuck 1935, Where did you find Simonize self...

Chuck 1935,
Where did you find Simonize self drying soap? I tried to go out and buy some of this Simonize and couldn't find it anywhere in retail sotores. Could you name some stores that sell this...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-01-2011, 02:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By Gayland
Here is something that is taken for granted. You...

Here is something that is taken for granted. You put the carnauba wax on the outside of the slide out when the bed is out. If you look under the slide-out when the bed is out, you will see marks...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 12-01-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Gayland
JKRVEE, I believe that you have the wrong type of...

JKRVEE, I believe that you have the wrong type of connectors and splitters in the pictures. The basic satelitte signal is sensitive to such things. I run into these problems myself. Try what Fred...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-29-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Gayland
The cable TV cable normally runs to the back of...

The cable TV cable normally runs to the back of the wineguard signal distribution panel (Cable input). The satellite cable from the dish runs directly to the DTV turner/DVR. The output from the DTV...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 11-12-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,386
Posted By Gayland
I have the same situation and I've never found...

I have the same situation and I've never found out what that inverter switch does. The only difference with my switch is that the light is always out and have never found a function for this switch....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 09-01-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By Gayland
Scooter, thank you for the information. I looked...

Scooter, thank you for the information. I looked at this spot but didn't go any further because I've got one of those basement TVs in front of that spot. Did you have a TV also in that compartment...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,271
Posted By Gayland
I had this very thing happen to me also, an...

I had this very thing happen to me also, an exploding fan blade. It took me a while to find the exact shaft and size. Try VentLine replacement blade - BVD0215-00, Google this and it will come up. ...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-31-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,559
Posted By Gayland
Scooter, we have a 2004 Dolphin LX 6355 and I'd...

Scooter, we have a 2004 Dolphin LX 6355 and I'd like to know where you store your spare tire. What compartment do you use? Could you take a picture and enclose? Thank you.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 08-15-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By Gayland
More questions when using the carnuba wax. Where...

More questions when using the carnuba wax. Where do you put the wax? And how many D-shaped nylon are there? Are there any D-shaped nylon slides at the head end of the bed or just the rear ones? ...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 06-25-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,672
Posted By Gayland
I have DirecTV and use a portable tripod with a...

I have DirecTV and use a portable tripod with a dish. I have a DVR installed in the right entertainment cabinet to the right of the TV. The output of the DVR is connect to the satellite input of...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-15-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By Gayland
What type of carnauba wax is used on the sides?...

What type of carnauba wax is used on the sides? Any brand name? or just carnauba wax used in polishing?

Esetter3391:
I had the same problem I believe. I believe you're referring to the other...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-09-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,649
Posted By Gayland
Glenn, Does the SWM technology still allow a...

Glenn,
Does the SWM technology still allow a DVR to record two programs at once with only one cable going into Sat 1 and Sat 2 being unconnected?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-08-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,045
Posted By Gayland
This does prompt me to ask an interesting...

This does prompt me to ask an interesting question, can I put a diplexer on the cable into connection to my MH and run both satellite and cable through it up to the Winegard Entertainment switch. ...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-08-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,045
Posted By Gayland
I'm confused. Can you use a diplexer to run two...

I'm confused. Can you use a diplexer to run two DirecTV satellite signals into a dual tuner DVR through one cable? I thought the diplexer was used only if there are two different signals such as...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-07-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,045
Posted By Gayland
To make the above post a little clearer, I ran a...

To make the above post a little clearer, I ran a piece of the dual coax cable from the DVR down to the engine compartment (or under the hood of the MH). When not in use, the short piece of dual...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-06-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,045
Posted By Gayland
I have recently done something similar to this. ...

I have recently done something similar to this. I have DirecTV and I get it from a tripod that I set up outside my MH as needed. I have a 15 ft. and a 50 ft. siamese cable (2 coax cables together)...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 02-07-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,162
Posted By Gayland
Here's another thread on sucessful driver's seat...

Here's another thread on sucessful driver's seat swivel?
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f105/drivers-seat-swivel-50527.html
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,232
Posted By Gayland
Here are some pics of the shackle points.

Here are some pics of the shackle points.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-31-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,232
Posted By Gayland
I essentially did the same thing that Rich and...

I essentially did the same thing that Rich and Cork did but maybe one step further. I had a Blue Ox 7335 tow bar and removed the connecting ends and fabricated new ends as shown in the attached pics....
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-26-2009, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By Gayland
Yes, position # 17 was for the tail/running...

Yes, position # 17 was for the tail/running lights and in the near future I'm going to try and determine the fuses for the turn signal lights. I believe the brakes lights will be the same.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-25-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By Gayland
Success The problem was a blown fuse on the...

Success
The problem was a blown fuse on the dash in front of the steering wheel, #17, 10 amps. I thought I checked them all once but apparently I missed this one. Oh well live and learn.
So the...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-16-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By Gayland
Fred and two2go, I thank you two for...

Fred and two2go,
I thank you two for commenting.
First, my running lights do work on my MH.
Second, I again hooked up the alternative magnetic tail lights to the MH. My left and right turn...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-14-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By Gayland
Speed Racer, There are no fuses left of the...

Speed Racer,
There are no fuses left of the driver on my MH and no blown fuses on top of the dash in front of the steering wheel. I was hoping there were fuses left of the driver but I could not...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-14-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,272
Posted By Gayland
Tow Connector Output Problem

I have a 6-pin output connector for towing on my 2004 Dolphin LX 6355 W22 8.1L and I can’t get any voltage out of the tail light pin which I believe is the top most pin in the circular grouping. All...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,136
Posted By Gayland
Steve, I just went through the reverse of how I...

Steve,
I just went through the reverse of how I got it turned around. I guess the big thing is that I really had to force the seat passed the steering wheel while pulling the back of the seat...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-10-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,136
Posted By Gayland
Success! I finally got the driver's side seat...

Success!
I finally got the driver's side seat to turn 180 deg. and facing the back. Combine DASA's, two2go's and Jeepster47's comments and you'll find the secret to the turn. Particular emphasis...
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-05-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,136
Posted By Gayland
My 2004 Dolphin LX 6355 has a Work Horse W-22...

My 2004 Dolphin LX 6355 has a Work Horse W-22 Chassis.
Forum: National RV Owner's Forum 04-05-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,136
Posted By Gayland
Driver's Seat Swivel?

I have a 2004 Dolphin 6335 and want to know if the driver's seat turns around 180 degrees facing the rear. If it does, how does one turn it. I keep hitting the steering wheel with the seat and...
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