Forum Downtime - software update 12/3-5

[Janet H]

We are on track to convert the forum to new software. It has been many years since we've had a platform update, and it's finally time.

To do this, we'll need to close the forum. This is scheduled for December 3-5 beginning very early in the morning (subject to change if there are complications). The forum will be back online Thursday Dec 5th (exact time unknown). There will be some noticeable changes upon returning to open:

The Forum is moving to a new modern software platform (XenForo). All the usual controls will be available, but buttons and functions will be moved around a bit. Modern software means a much better browsing experience! Look for a "How To" thread in the forum admin section after we reopen to help with your questions.

Your account is already integrated into the RV LIFE network login system and your login will not change.

Other changes:
The forum colors and header image will be updated
Image storage and avatar size will be increased.
PM inbox storage will be increased
Responsive for mobile use: There is no mobile app needed. XenForo has a mobile view that is entirely responsive to device size. Use a browser to open the site and you'll have a good view. You can even set an app-like icon on your phone (really a bookmark)

New functions:

• Image handling will be improved. You can still upload images in the usual way but will also be able to simply paste directly into a post.
• PMs will be labeled as "conversations"; same function, new title and tada: images can be added to these conversations.
• There will be an updated and improved table editor and new tools for great-looking replies to posts.
• New Albums to hold images in your profile if desired
• New OP badge to denote the Original Poster (thread starter) of a thread - handy for long topics.

RV LIFE Pro Members

Ad free viewing for forum members who have RV LIFE Pro subscriptions. (Trip Wizard and the RV LIFE Mobile GPS) they will also have a cool new badge displaying on their profiles

Be patient after the site opens, it takes a little time to get settings dialed in, but we will bring the site back online as soon as possible (even while adjustments are still being made).

If you have any trouble logging in, please use the contact link at the bottom of the site to reach the help desk. We can help with account issues, and password resets if needed.

We'll all have a learning curve when the site updates, but we believe that the faster site response and more robust features will be a great improvement.

 

[aceinspp]

Thanks for the info good to know site will be down. later RJD

 

[Reverse_snowbird]

Two days without the forum?

Seriously though. I sounds like it'll be worth it.
The new OP badge will be really helpful. My scrolling finger will have to adjust.

We appreciate the hard work you do to keep things functioning in these forums!

 

[NJKris]

Yay! Can we finally attach an emoji to a post so we don't need to respond in writing everytime? Every other forum I use has this capability.

 

[5picker]

Janet,
Thank you!
We've all been hankering for something better.
Glad to see the effort put forth to make it happen.
Anxiously awaiting Thursday Dec 5th. (exact time unknown)

 

[Janet H]

Janet,

Anxiously awaiting Thursday Dec 5th. (exact time unknown)

If we can get the board back online sooner, we will.

 

[Janet H]

Yay! Can we finally attach an emoji to a post so we don't need to respond in writing everytime? Every other forum I use has this capability.

Umm... the text requirement will likely remain so that posts are content-heavy (not just emojis) BUT the good news here is that there will be a like button with a number of emoji options for those times when you don't want to type

 

[kenandterry]

So the forum improvement next week should be considered our (slightly delayed) Black Friday Special

 

[Aussieguy]

you better be putting in a like button


X2 what he said........... is getting to be a pain in the butt

 

[aceinspp]

So the forum improvement next week should be considered our (slightly delayed) Black Friday Special

Later RJD

 

[Fun finders]

What? 2 days without Monday’s at the tire shop?

 

[Larry-NC]

Oh well

Janet, you're making me change my sig. No more "Always take pictures with the button on the right." I'm going to have to think about something else to put there.

And I won't need my trick to make tables like this:

[B]Youth   Adult[/B]
Boy     Man
Girl    Woman

 

[Mr. Dan]

you better be putting in a like button

… or what?

Read Janet’s last post before yours.

 

[Larry-NC]

How about an option to put the number of "Thanks" received in the user's sig. It would be interesting to lightweights like me to see how many Heavy Hitters like Titan Mike, WMTire, 5Picker, and the Dans have.

 

[ChrisParise]

Thanks for the quick what's new and outage time frame

I may have missed it but is there a member fee for the new software?

Tia

 

[Theb2b-FRF]

If I have to have a RV LIFE Pro subscriptions, Trip Wizard and the RV LIFE Mobile GPS, to be add free vrs. today's just log into the forum well I won't be a frequent contributor or visitor.

 

[Aussieguy]

… or what?

Read Janet’s last post before yours.

I like this post

Missed it... TY

 

[Iwritecode]

If I have to have a RV LIFE Pro subscriptions, Trip Wizard and the RV LIFE Mobile GPS, to be add free vrs. today's just log into the forum well I won't be a frequent contributor or visitor.

Being subscribed to those or not won't affect your ability to log in here.

 

[Mr. Dan]

I like this post

Missed it... TY

Now the forum can finally be like Facebook.

I always read any post the chief forum administrator submits.

 

[Mr. Dan]

Being subscribed to those or not won't affect your ability to log in here.

We really need to retain members who set the forum on fire as that member does!