Hey, I need some serious tech help, this issue has got me scratching my head bigtime.I have a LAN at home, like most, and the terminal equipment is a Zyxel C1100Z; all in one DSL modem, router, wireless AP. I have in the past operated an FTP server o...
Well, since we got a new DP to start the new year, I have to do solar again. We travel for about six month each year and boondock as much as possible. I want enough solar to handle routine loads and keep the batteries topped off, but have no objectio...
Good morning everyone. We're shopping for the next coach and the model we like has the option of either conventional furnace or hydronic heating. Those with experience with both, what are your thoughts? We like to boondock a lot, and I like the idea ...
Hi, everyone. We're thinking of returning to the fifth wheel fold.We like NF and state parks and dry boondocking, don't want to be limited too much in site selection, thus 35' overall cap. Need big tanks, good insulation, heated basement and tanks, d...
The short version: if you have a recent Cummins 300-340 hp range does your coach hold 6th gear crossing interstate overpasses and mild grades? Or does it downshift at any mild rise?Thanks for your feedback, and if you want to read all the whys and wh...
We’ve had both. DP is certainly nicer to drive, because of the quiet and the air ride. Maintenance is significantly more complex and expensive. Advantage DP during the driving portion of your travels.The quality of the house is what matters during th...
Early adopter technology is never good value, but there’s always a segment of the market that will pay the price. Class B in general are poor value IMO compared to other choices, but they fit the need for some people obviously.I could see a case for ...
Lots of coach builders are still using MSW. Ours came with one, and the micro worked ok, but it did heat slower and made a buzzing sound not heard on pure sine.I have since replaced it with a PSW but not because of the micro.Be sure your batteries ar...
We experienced multiple GFCI false trips and refusals to reset with a Magnum MSW inverter. All original by the coach builder, and obviously it can work for many people. I did some research and turned up a white paper by a maker of GFCI outlets statin...
jdc1 wrote:Motels? NO WAY JOSE. My 5'er is the safest place to sleep, other than my home. My wife, a retired L&D RNC will not allow us to venture far right now. I want badly to drive to Phoenix to see some of the grandkids (800 miles). No way she'll ...
