"Solar" Sub-Forum

[PerryB67]

There is a need for a "Solar" sub-forum. Members either have to wade through the "Tech Issues" sub-forum or the "Technology Corner" sub-forum. I doubt I'm the only one who has this issue using the Good Sam Open Roads Forum.

If others would contact RV.net perhaps we could get a "Solar" sub-forum.

Thanks,

Perry

[dedmiston]

I think this conversation has run its course.

Say g'night, Dick. G'night Dick.

[OkieGene]

I need an online tutorial of how RV Solar system work. The more I search online the more confusicated I become. Can anyone recommend anything? Thanks

[BFL13]

PerryB67 wrote:

dedmiston wrote:
Well, it's hard to complain too much about a free forum, but I guess I complain about Facebook too.

Every forum I'm on is free, but none are as close to being as extremely dated as this forum.

I'll adapt.

Enjoy,

Perry

"Dated"? (Are you one of those tech snobs?) Some of us are getting "dated" for real, and think this is all magic.

Some of us even read "books" you turn the pages (To steal another guy's example).

[NamMedevac_70]

Hey Jo as someone stated earlier neither the IRV2 or Escapees forums have a Solar sub forum and they are also free. Cheers

[PerryB67]

dedmiston wrote:
Well, it's hard to complain too much about a free forum, but I guess I complain about Facebook too.

Every forum I'm on is free, but none are as close to being as extremely dated as this forum.

I'll adapt.

Enjoy,

Perry

[BFL13]

The way it is works for me sort of. When I had a 5er I followed that, and now a C I follow that. TC too a little. Agree the truck forum is especially valuable--got/get a lot of help there.

EG, the 5er guys ask about stuff that belongs on Tech Issues and they get some strange answers from other 5er guys.

"Active" makes it easy so you don't have to check each one. Good point that if all there was is the Active one and people chose their subject titles well, that is all you would need to do your picking from.

That would eliminate the confusion where people try Technology first instead of Tech. No "duplicate" posts in other forums either.

The archive search is pretty bad though. Very chancy you can find even your own posts on a topic from ten years ago that is the same thing as somebody wants to know now. Just how it is.

I am glad there will be no changes--old dog new tricks and all that.

[dedmiston]

PerryB67 wrote:
This doesn't surprise me. The software is ancient, looks like mid-90's written by hackers, and it's now obvious that Good Sam is going to milk it forever.

Enjoy,

Perry

Well, it's hard to complain too much about a free forum, but I guess I complain about Facebook too.

[PerryB67]

dedmiston wrote:
I just got word back. I guess it's too late for me to apologize for being a buzzkill since I've been a buzzkill since the git go with this discussion, but now I'm even buzzkillier.

This isn't a self-service enhancement for the moderation team. I confirmed it with Admin. We would need to get help from the dev team, but that's not currently an option.

Sorry to dash your hopes and dreams, but this change isn't going to happen under our current conditions.

This doesn't surprise me. The software is ancient, looks like mid-90's written by hackers, and it's now obvious that Good Sam is going to milk it forever.

Enjoy,

Perry

[2oldman]

I'd use the search feature on here, with "solar" in the subject and in the Tech forum. Works great as long as the word solar is in the subject line.

[StirCrazy]

dedmiston wrote:
I just got word back. I guess it's too late for me to apologize for being a buzzkill since I've been a buzzkill since the git go with this discussion, but now I'm even buzzkillier.

This isn't a self-service enhancement for the moderation team. I confirmed it with Admin. We would need to get help from the dev team, but that's not currently an option.

Sorry to dash your hopes and dreams, but this change isn't going to happen under our current conditions.

Oh well, was a good discussion for a bit.. as for your other statment about forums with sub catagories, I am on several for other things like trucks and such and I love them as I dont have to look at stuff that doesnt apply or interest me. there is one on this site I like and thats the canada alaska, I never have to look at the alaska stuff and its great.. to cold up there anyways 😉

Steve

[NamMedevac_70]

IRV2 forum has a technology sector but no sub forum for solar, However, they have a search box for the forum and I entered Solar term and received many hits. They do have a going Green sector. The Escapees forum has a Technical sector but no sub forum for Solar.

[dedmiston]

pianotuna wrote:
I do love this forum above all the others. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Don, but it wouldn't be what it is without stalwart contributors like you.

[pianotuna]

I do love this forum above all the others. Keep up the good work.

[dedmiston]

I just got word back. I guess it's too late for me to apologize for being a buzzkill since I've been a buzzkill since the git go with this discussion, but now I'm even buzzkillier.

This isn't a self-service enhancement for the moderation team. I confirmed it with Admin. We would need to get help from the dev team, but that's not currently an option.

Sorry to dash your hopes and dreams, but this change isn't going to happen under our current conditions.