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Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 08-11-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,683
Posted By BobFlorida
two cords not the same as one longer cord

Keep in mind that adding an extension cord is also adding an additional male and female plug to the circuit. This will drop your voltage a little more than if it was one cord. If your shore power...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-05-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,728
Posted By BobFlorida
Last year we purchased a used Class C from a...

Last year we purchased a used Class C from a local dealer with less than 30K miles on it. On our first trip in the middle of no where (West Yellowstone, MT) the engine blew. Turns out we bought a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 09-30-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,881
Posted By BobFlorida
If you have put so much pressure on what is...

If you have put so much pressure on what is usually a very substantial power cable to flatten it, it should be replaced. You have basically destroyed the integrity of the cable and, though it still...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-17-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,950
Posted By BobFlorida
MarkB -- As long as the voltage stays 110V or...

MarkB -- As long as the voltage stays 110V or above IN YOUR UNIT with the air conditioner running and any other small things that you may choose to have running, you will have adequate amperage to...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-17-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,950
Posted By BobFlorida
You're right - I wouldn't try running 100' on a...

You're right - I wouldn't try running 100' on a 12/3, but there is a difference between what you can handle on a 50-foot 12/3 and a 100-foot 12/3. Can't speak to how much your AC & refrigerator...
Forum: Forester and Sunseeker 09-16-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,950
Posted By BobFlorida
Yes you can probably run as you describe, but...

Yes you can probably run as you describe, but things to check first:
1. The house outlet you are plugging into is connected to a 20Amp Breaker and not a 15Amp Breaker in your main electrical panel....
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-27-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,492
Posted By BobFlorida
DishTV tells me they offer service anywhere in...

DishTV tells me they offer service anywhere in U.S. where a dish antenna can see one of the company satellites. I have friends who live in a remote location and have added the broadband internet to...
Forum: Roo | Shamrock 08-23-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,492
Posted By BobFlorida
Other Options

What I don't see mentioned in this thread is that Dish TV offers a broadband internet connection over its dish. As I recall, it is around 25 down which is plenty for streaming a movie or two at the...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-15-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By BobFlorida
Thanks. That is what I am finding. I have an...

Thanks. That is what I am finding. I have an old unit with low mileage so will probably keep it a while in which case it is worth investing in a new unit as opposed to trying to keep a 22 year old...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 10-14-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By BobFlorida
Replacement Parts Carrier AC

Where can I get a fan motor for a Carrier AirV roof AC unit? I'm told Carrier quit making RV Air Conditioners several years ago and parts are no longer available.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 09-05-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By BobFlorida
Any place

Any location in Florida. I'm based in the Tampa Bay area, so no location in Florida is a long haul. Could drive to location and leave it for duration of the work.
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 09-04-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By BobFlorida
Need Exterior Repairs in Florida

I have a 1992 Class C Coachmen. It is in good condition, but needs some work to the over the cab section of the body. The sort of thing a carpenter with knowledge of motorhome construction could do....
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-19-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,040
Posted By BobFlorida
In fairness to the comment made by dcheatwood...

In fairness to the comment made by dcheatwood about Amazon.com costing $8-10/month, he is right if you are an Amazon Prime Customer and want "two day free shipping". What he doesn't go on to say is...
Forum: General Community Discussions 07-19-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,040
Posted By BobFlorida
I will no longer order online from Camping World....

I will no longer order online from Camping World. I went on line to order an item that had been advertised on line for clearance. Couldn't find it either in clearance or in the regular on line. ...
Forum: Cardinal 07-11-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,188
Posted By BobFlorida
I'm going to go a different direction here. I...

I'm going to go a different direction here. I used to own a resort with lakeside housekeeping cabins where folks came and stayed for a week. Most folks checked in midday and loaded the full size...
Forum: Tips and Tricks 07-09-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,278
Posted By BobFlorida
I think this discussion is overlooking the best...

I think this discussion is overlooking the best wifi extenders on the market and apparently at a better price than what Jk510 quotes above for "under 100". Check out Bearextender.com I've been...
Forum: Georgetown 07-05-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,207
Posted By BobFlorida
I had exactly the same problem. I did what...

I had exactly the same problem. I did what Moodman outlines and smell is gone. Be sure you go the extra step -- get some AC condenser coil cleaner and spray and then rinse the condenser coils when...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 06-27-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,010
Posted By BobFlorida
I notice the person who found amazon charging...

I notice the person who found amazon charging more appears to have been pricing them on Amazon Canada (amazon.ca) and not on Amazon US (amazon.com) where grumpy purchased his. Is the $44 perhaps in...
Forum: Exterior Maintenance | Roofs, Sealing, Covers & Vents 06-26-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 829
Posted By BobFlorida
Window Seals Leaking

The rubber seals around some of my 1992 Coachmen windows are shrinking and pulling away from the frame - leaving a hole in the bottom corner between the seal and the siding big enough I can stick a...
Forum: Forest River Lifestyle 06-24-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,120
Posted By BobFlorida
Not Till Florida!

In 2013 we drove our class C from northern Minnesota to Tampa around Thanksgiving. I winterized the unit in Minnesota in October before the first freeze came. I drained the system as best I could...
Forum: Berkshire 06-19-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,042
Posted By BobFlorida
I have had Good Same Roadside for two years and...

I have had Good Same Roadside for two years and have used them three times. In all cases the Good Sam dispatcher was on top of my needs and the companies they used to actually perform the service...
Forum: Plumbing and Water Systems & Fixtures 10-26-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By BobFlorida
Water Tank fills fine, then half drains out on the road

I have 1993 Coachmen. I fill the water tank until water starts to come out both of the drain tubes under the coach. I shut off the supply water and the water stops draining out the tubes in less than...
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