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Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 07-13-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,350
Posted By pterrydactyl
Louver ac vent

If the louvered turntable vent just snaps it’s probably a Valterra product.

Valterra A10-3345VP Rotating Heating and A/C Register,White...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 03-16-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,689
Posted By pterrydactyl
I know you want a number but wouldn’t it be...

I know you want a number but wouldn’t it be better to get your own number. An electric meter on Amazon is $92 but it’s your choic as to whether is the way to go. Hope you get it figured out....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 07-08-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,774
Posted By pterrydactyl
Flip all the breakers off then turn on the 1...

Flip all the breakers off then turn on the 1 breaker that( you think or by label)
controls the AC. See if the AC will run but just beware that the Amp draw on the 15 yo unit might be why the breaker...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 07-08-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,036
Posted By pterrydactyl
Just a guess but that I let looks like a flush...

Just a guess but that I let looks like a flush mount water inlet.
The tubing tho’ yellowed reminds me of tigon (sp) tubing we used decades ago
On some medical equipment. It’s still used in food...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-11-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,266
Posted By pterrydactyl
Typically you get what you pay for. Researching...

Typically you get what you pay for. Researching and asking in different groups will gain you a lot of varied opinions. The choice isn’t often easy but I often but in the midrange of cost or if I run...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 06-10-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,266
Posted By pterrydactyl
If power management is a problem and breakers get...

If power management is a problem and breakers get “popped”, then would soft start capacitors be beneficial?
Forum: General Community Discussions 05-01-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,112
Posted By pterrydactyl
Living in RV

Office staff asked if someone would be living in it. I told them that I might use it for visiting company for very short term. I don’t want anyone living in my RV except ourselves. They just said ok....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 03-04-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,934
Posted By pterrydactyl
Where it can be located depends on where your...

Where it can be located depends on where your tanks are and the frame construction. I have a Lippert and it’s mounted behind the rear axle on my 2016 Vougar 327RES that’s 39’ long. I’d suggest that...
Forum: General Community Discussions 02-11-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,112
Posted By pterrydactyl
Parking RV at home

I use the flo-jetfor sewer. I don’t but could easily run water. Used an extension cord (12 gauge) with adapters to keep batteries charged up. Had a 50 amp RV circuit installed now. If you have room...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-16-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,405
Posted By pterrydactyl
I have looked at my antenna but it’s a single...

I have looked at my antenna but it’s a single wire. Did yours have 2 wires? Did yours have a single wire and did you attach it to the copper core wire in the coaxial cable?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-15-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,514
Posted By pterrydactyl
Basement door fix

On my Cougar the driver side basement door can only be raised to 90 degrees. You can’t go higher if the bedroom slide is out. With it in it possible to go to almost 180 degrees. My need I’d how to...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-14-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,053
Posted By pterrydactyl
Here is Ultra heats answer to how to check the...

Here is Ultra heats answer to how to check the heater pads.

https://www.ultraheat.com/faq
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-14-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,053
Posted By pterrydactyl
Cut the tire? Can they be pulled off the switches...

Cut the tire? Can they be pulled off the switches terminals on back. Or pull the wires gently to see if they a connected somehow further down?

Watt meter inline? Something like this:

RGBZONE...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-14-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,053
Posted By pterrydactyl
The problem is those built in thermostats that...

The problem is those built in thermostats that turn on a ~40F. The circuit needs to be on and if it’s not cold enough to turn it on measurements won’t help.
I’m suspecting that the singe wire...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-14-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,053
Posted By pterrydactyl
If thermostat on heater pads then it would only...

If thermostat on heater pads then it would only matter if temp caused the pads to come on. If you winterized then little or nothing to freeze. If you use battery cut switch it wouldn’t matter even if...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repairs 01-14-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,606
Posted By pterrydactyl
Have you shut off the propane, bleed off the...

Have you shut off the propane, bleed off the propane (light the stove burner), after flame dies out turn burner to off. Go turn the propane back on very slowly, NOT fast. Then light stove to purge...
Forum: DRV | Formerly Doubletree 01-14-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,219
Posted By pterrydactyl
I doubt that the Endurance tire has be available...

I doubt that the Endurance tire has be available to have a “stellar” rating. Perhaps in a few more years when there are more stats on their performance.
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-08-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,568
Posted By pterrydactyl
Regarding has or diesel I like this guys channel...

Regarding has or diesel I like this guys channel on YouTube.
Might check out this video.

https://youtu.be/F-g2PBa4_LQ
Forum: Trucks, Towing and Hitching 01-08-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,568
Posted By pterrydactyl
LDT= Light Duty Truck MDT=Medium Duty Truck ...

LDT= Light Duty Truck
MDT=Medium Duty Truck
HDT=Heavy Duty Truck

Just to muddy the waters a bit..the “T” has also been used to mean “Transmission”.
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 01-04-2019, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,920
Posted By pterrydactyl
I’m behind the wall where the pump, furnace, etc...

I’m behind the wall where the pump, furnace, etc is located. I’ll turn it on and see what happens. It very noisy! I’d like to at least reduce the level of noise. I’ll try the tire tubing and see if...
Forum: Plumbing and Electrical 01-03-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,920
Posted By pterrydactyl
Noisy water pump

I read a lot of suggestions on making the water pump quieter. I want to reduce the noise but in reality don’t think eliminating it is possible. Any rubber, or other substance, mounts that work? As a...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 12-28-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,227
Posted By pterrydactyl
Newer router

There are newer routers that are AP capable. Search on Amazon for “WiFi router with access point”. There are a fair number of new routers with a spread of prices. They didn’t exist when I made the...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 12-28-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,227
Posted By pterrydactyl
There are instructions on YouTube. That’s where I...

There are instructions on YouTube. That’s where I found out about the AP. My router is a Linksys WRT54g and was used in the video. Step by step instructions were given. I also found instructions on...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 12-27-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,227
Posted By pterrydactyl
An older or newer router reconfigured to an...

An older or newer router reconfigured to an Access Point (AP) would allow to to plug into it. It then broadcast the signal and can use multiply devices.

I’m not an electronics or computer wiz but...
Forum: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc 12-27-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,227
Posted By pterrydactyl
BearExtender

Has anyone tried the WiFi called BearExtender. Link below but just wonder if anyone has used it and how well it works.

BearExtender Bearifi Outdoor RV & Marine High Power USB Wi-Fi Extender...
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