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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-16-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,063
Posted By Bill Adams
The correct way to get a good weighing is NOT to...

The correct way to get a good weighing is NOT to dump and fill as this can give a totally false reading. You need to have driven the coach for a period, pull into the parking area, get straightened...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-17-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,686
Posted By Bill Adams
Both TV's are LCD TV's. The LED LCD TV's use LED...

Both TV's are LCD TV's. The LED LCD TV's use LED back lights which is claimed to be a better white light than the previous LCD TV's that use florescent light source. The LED LCD TV's are also...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By Bill Adams
Nintendo (https://www.nintendo.com/)

Nintendo (https://www.nintendo.com/)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-26-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By Bill Adams
Yes!

Yes!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By Bill Adams
Most coaches will have an inverter and will allow...

Most coaches will have an inverter and will allow you to watch TV and run many of your electronic toys with no need for a generator. There may be some times when it's very hot outside that will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,098
Posted By Bill Adams
We have a TV mounted in a similar location. ...

We have a TV mounted in a similar location. Despite my best efforts to not "take a look" while I am driving the temptation is often too much. When that "Girls gone wild" commercial comes on you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-08-2010, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
Posted By Bill Adams
I found it on DirecTV on the Speed Channel. The...

I found it on DirecTV on the Speed Channel. The next showing is 6/10 at 9PM Central. I now have it set to record. Thanks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,756
Posted By Bill Adams
If you do not have a video switcher then the...

If you do not have a video switcher then the cable/over-the-air option is selected by turning on/off the power to the Winegard TV antenna. ON you get OTA. OFF you get cable. You also have to set...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,651
Posted By Bill Adams
You are expecting to buy new at/near a wholesale...

You are expecting to buy new at/near a wholesale price and then trade your coach at retail price. This plan is usually flawed. See what your coach shows for a trade or wholesale value and you might...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By Bill Adams
I am not familiar with the setup so please excuse...

I am not familiar with the setup so please excuse my ignorance. If the dash air has a Max setting, this would eliminate fresh air intake and only circulate the cabin air eliminating that possible...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,930
Posted By Bill Adams
It's pretty cheap to replace so don't sweat it....

It's pretty cheap to replace so don't sweat it. With my first coach I tore the Winegard antenna off twice. It was around $100 as I recall for the necessary parts and labor but I had dealer do it....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,246
Posted By Bill Adams
Your very best option is to catch up with RVSEF...

Your very best option is to catch up with RVSEF at one of the many RV shows that they attend. Here's a link to their schedule.
RV Safety, Merritt Island, Florida...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-11-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Bill Adams
I only know of a couple of manufacturers who...

I only know of a couple of manufacturers who install a similar setup that includes an A/B switch. Alpine comes to mind but I am not sure there are many others.
In any case, I am glad you found what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-11-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Bill Adams
That would sound like the most logical...

That would sound like the most logical conclusion. Look for a small panel in the cabinet with receiver what has several coax connectors. You might have one with an open coax connection that is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-11-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,748
Posted By Bill Adams
You need to run a cable directly from the antenna...

You need to run a cable directly from the antenna to the back of the receiver.
If you are trying to use a cable or other external connection you likely have that cable running through a video...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-09-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Posted By Bill Adams
Who are "they" anyway? I have never seen this...

Who are "they" anyway? I have never seen this kind of a recommendation from any coach manufacturer. Some of the folks who want you to add unnecessary chemicals to your tank will often refer to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-09-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Posted By Bill Adams
As long as the holding tanks are left closed in...

As long as the holding tanks are left closed in between dump sessions, you should never have an issue with pyramiding. I rarely add any water to either tank after dumping and let the natural amount...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-09-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,334
Posted By Bill Adams
I would always recommend replacing dual tires...

I would always recommend replacing dual tires together. Either using the method where you replace your front tires with new and use those installed on a dual set (not one on each side) or replacing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,160
Posted By Bill Adams
Do you have any direct link info. I couldn't...

Do you have any direct link info. I couldn't find the link you were talking about.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By Bill Adams
Sorry, I don't have a Winne so I have to...

Sorry, I don't have a Winne so I have to ask....are you certain that the engine batteries are on a 120V charging circuit. Our coach is not and if left to sit too long the batteries will simply go...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,789
Posted By Bill Adams
Often users confuse all the way up with all the...

Often users confuse all the way up with all the way down. It's possible that the previous user put it down by mistakenly putting it up. Depending upon the age of the antenna the dish either stowed...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By Bill Adams
You have to pay the most attention to the water...

You have to pay the most attention to the water lines from the tank to water pumps, the pumps and the lines leaving the pumps. These will all freeze very easily if you do not have some amount of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-31-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,226
Posted By Bill Adams
Good luck trying to get your dealer or one of the...

Good luck trying to get your dealer or one of the assembling/selling parties to take responsibility! How are you going to prove you didn't do it the day you pulled off the lot? If it's actually...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,295
Posted By Bill Adams
It will also fail to run if you don't have enough...

It will also fail to run if you don't have enough fuel in your tank. This prevents you from using all your driving fuel and stranding yourself while running your genset.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2009, 08:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By Bill Adams
Be certain that you are NOT connecting the...

Be certain that you are NOT connecting the converter between the antenna and a video controller that is powering the antenna. You must connect the converter on the output side of the converter so...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-28-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By Bill Adams
The antenna can't tell the receiver anything,...

The antenna can't tell the receiver anything, it's simply that the programming that you would normally receive on 110 while under a spot-beam is not there so the receiver updates itself with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-25-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,227
Posted By Bill Adams
If you have a KVH antenna I believe you will need...

If you have a KVH antenna I believe you will need a software update as well.
The more info you can give us about your system and setup the better.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-29-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,818
Posted By Bill Adams
In this case, Winegard has nothing to do with the...

In this case, Winegard has nothing to do with the hardware involved. Winegard is simply the company that build the antenna that picks up the satellite signal and sends it to the DTV receiver. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-27-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,943
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">However, some folks use their DVRs while underway and state they have not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-26-2008, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,943
Posted By Bill Adams
I am not familiar with the equipment necessary...

I am not familiar with the equipment necessary for this kind of a setup but I believe you would also need the destacker https://www.solidsignal.com/pro...splay.asp?PROD=SD575...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-26-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,943
Posted By Bill Adams
Navy Flier's answer is correct only to the point...

Navy Flier's answer is correct only to the point that the DVR will work without any changes. Rick's answer is more correct, however.
If you want to use the DVR to its full capacity you will want to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-13-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,089
Posted By Bill Adams
Yes and No is the correct answer. You can get...

Yes and No is the correct answer. You can get the SD DNS Networks from BOTH NY and LA. You can also get the HD DNS Networks from EITHER NY or LA. This is based upon your service address. If you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 47,907
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Winegard wanted me to basically tighten up the set screws that hold the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2008, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 47,907
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Does your dish have any play in the gears?? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
They are...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-27-2008, 04:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,196
Posted By Bill Adams
He appears to be referring to the ability to move...

He appears to be referring to the ability to move the antenna to the various Dish Network satellites. Since Dish broadcasts their HD on KU band as long as the antenna can receive the signal he would...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-25-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,212
Posted By Bill Adams
They should all do just fine if you secure the TV...

They should all do just fine if you secure the TV properly. Plasma TV's don't like the modified sine wave inverters but the LCD's don't appear to have the same problem.
We have an LG and a Target...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-14-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,003
Posted By Bill Adams
Wow, consider the possibilities! You will need...

Wow, consider the possibilities!
You will need an A/B switch just to choose if you want to use your exterior cable connection to send the signal to your VCC for cable or your bedroom satellite...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,794
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">In your original question you did ask why I did what I did...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2008, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,794
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">This is in reply to Bill Adams question as to why I did what I did....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,794
Posted By Bill Adams
I am just glad that someone understood what the...

I am just glad that someone understood what the heck was going on.
Back to bed for me!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2008, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,794
Posted By Bill Adams
Does anyone here have any idea what Tom-NC has...

Does anyone here have any idea what Tom-NC has done and/or why?
I am totally lost! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0086.gif
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-05-2008, 05:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Posted Sat Oct 04 2008 9:48 PM Hide Post
We have a Kingdome with the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-04-2008, 05:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Bill Adams
While rain and the associated clouds are a...

While rain and the associated clouds are a problem, the dome itself DOES cause problems for satellite TV reception.
First, the dish itself is much smaller than a standard open face dish and...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-12-2008, 03:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,933
Posted By Bill Adams
You will only need a converter box for your 1...

You will only need a converter box for your 1 analog TV. You will want to connect the converter AFTER the Video Switcher box where the coax runs from that box to the TV. This connection will be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-11-2008, 01:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,202
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">plasma tv's do not like vibration either. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
The plasma's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By Bill Adams
You are welcome. There is a lot of...

You are welcome. There is a lot of confusing/misleading information being posted about the upcoming over-the-air (ONLY) digital changeover. I am glad to be able to help where I can.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Give me the choice to view different programing front and rear...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2008, 03:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,906
Posted By Bill Adams
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I haven't done ours yet but you should be able to watch antenna front TV and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-28-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,814
Posted By Bill Adams
I have found that a lot of the new TV's will not...

I have found that a lot of the new TV's will not let you pick a random channel by entering in on the remote. Despite entering 3.0 or 3-0 it won't go there unless you run the channel scan and allow...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,507
Posted By Bill Adams
You may already see a pattern forming here. Dish...

You may already see a pattern forming here. Dish folk just love Dish and the same is true for DirecTV. It's sort of the old "which is better Ford or Chevy" question and there is simply no answer...
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