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Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-06-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,850
Posted By GeeSag
2 Gallon Garden Sprayer

I use a standard 2 gallon garden sprayer with the spray nozzle removed and replaced with an air chuck to match the blowout adapter.
After blowing out with air, then use the hand sprayer to pump a...
Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,767
Posted By GeeSag
Small Big Green Egg on Casters

We have our second Weber Q1200......Was longing for the taste of charcoal grilled food....
So we went with the MiniMax Big Green Egg......Got a bit frustrated by the limitations in height.
So went...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-12-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,632
Posted By GeeSag
When to Earth Ground a portable generator?

When does it become important to earth ground a portable generator? I was thinking that if a person uses a N-G Bonding plug then it might also become important to earth ground. But understanding...
Forum: Full-Timing 01-03-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,800
Posted By GeeSag
Internet Access - What Works = Join RVMOBILEINTERNET

The cost of joining rvmobileinternet.com for one year membership will probably save you money in the long run.

They also offer a video training course that might also save even more money in the...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-02-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,120
Posted By GeeSag
Anybody believe in the theory that it is human...

Anybody believe in the theory that it is human nature for people to think their assets get a high rate of return than they actually gain over a long haul?

Sure is easy to look at a window and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-07-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By GeeSag
DeltaRon - What are the ingredients

DeltaRon
The ingredients seems to show Ethyl Al*****
It gets too hard to read in the photo.

This MSDS for Super Tech -50 RV and Marine Antifreeze does list Ethanol, but is dated 2012 so I am...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 10-07-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,148
Posted By GeeSag
Watch Luv Subin youtube

The Luv Subin couple did a great video showing how easy it is to change out that Parallax converter.
Go to Bestconverter.com and buy the upgrade kit.
The change out was very easy.

One takeaway...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-07-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By GeeSag
One Opinion - Throw it away

It appears to be the kind that contains alcohol.
Get the alcohol free kind and throw that stuff away.
Alcohol can be tuff on seals in your plumbing.
Not worth the savings in relative price between...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-21-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,261
Posted By GeeSag
How does the 80% design rule apply here?

How does the rule apply about one should not design for more than 80% of the circuit rating?

My understanding is for a 30 amp service, one is not supposed to plan on using more than 24 amps. Is...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-20-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,261
Posted By GeeSag
Does GE have a bad Schematic?

I was wondering how are typical RV campgrounds wired from the main breaker to the 30 + 20 amp pedestal.
Is it common for the 20 amp to be on a separate phase from the 30 amp?
This question applies...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-04-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,322
Posted By GeeSag
AGM Charger

Did the 2016's ship with chargers suitable for AGM?

For whatever this is worth: (Straight from DR. Google)

What happens if you charge an AGM Battery with Flooded Cell charger?

Both AGM and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-04-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,322
Posted By GeeSag
Do Not Fry your OHM meter

If you are going to test continuity with an OHM meter, be sure there is no voltage on the circuit first.
Otherwise, you are likely to fry your brand new ohm meter. (or just blow it's fuse inside the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 05-28-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,562
Posted By GeeSag
Depending on the state, many states will not pass...

Depending on the state, many states will not pass inspection with a defect in the drivers view portion of the windshield. Look forward to what you find out
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 05-23-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By GeeSag
Join RVMobileInternet

Join the RVMobileInternet.
If you are ready to drop the money on a mobilemusthave package, then dropping the small amount of money on a year membership to RVMobileInternet will be money well spent.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-07-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,073
Posted By GeeSag
Curiosity: What is the voltage with AC Running

CMHM:
Out of curiosity, if you have 116 volts with nothing running, what is the voltage inside the airstream with the compressor running?

And do you have an AMP meter to shed some light on amps...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-06-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,073
Posted By GeeSag
200 Foot Drop Cord has the Potential for Problems

For that 200 foot 12 ga drop cord: How much wiring distance is from the outlet where the drop cord is plugged in to the main breaker panel? Assume it is a 20 amp outlet, which means it is...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-16-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,117
Posted By GeeSag
How easy to bypass one for testing?

Winemaker:
How easy would it be to bypass the one getting the shade using longer cables with connectors to test to see if the one panel removed from series how much your power goes up?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-15-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,117
Posted By GeeSag
Shade one Square 1/36th of a panel

Here is a video from Gone with The Wynns showing the impact of shading just one square, in other words one 36th of one panel. and the dramatic impact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qD3mN8VotQ
...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-25-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,804
Posted By GeeSag
AT&T Changed out the SIM

I also have been following the RVMOBILEINTERNET.
I also went to my local AT&T store to inquire about the email.
I showed the email to the rep.
He opened up the back of my MR1100.
Took one look...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-22-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 25,804
Posted By GeeSag
Anyone get the Cancellation Notice email from AT&T

Did anyone with this 100G / $55 plan get an email yesterday from AT&T saying to upgrade the device before April 1st or AT&T will cancel the plan?

I got the email.
Anyone figured out the truth...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 01-25-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,749
Posted By GeeSag
Back to original question: Do Propane tanks...

Back to original question:
Do Propane tanks purge themselves?

So if the guy gave it a quick blast of liquid propane, and then blasted that to the atmosphere, and assuming that there might still...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 01-23-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,749
Posted By GeeSag
New Tank...Not Used Tank.

Thanks Bob:
But this is about a New tank. Not a previously filled tank.

Apparently having air (or any inert gas) in a tank with propane can lead to excessive high pressure, and cause the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 01-23-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,749
Posted By GeeSag
Do Propane Tanks purge themselves?

New propane tanks need to be purged. I got that.

Is there a correct way to purge new tanks?
If there is a correct way, does that mean there is an incorrect way?

Doctor Google offers:
(1)...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-12-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,384
Posted By GeeSag
Next Time I am going to try copper tubing

The next time I get toilet paper in the groove of the valve,
I am going to try a piece of 3/8" copper tubing.
A gentle bend radius with a short straight section to match the path of the drain pipe...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-09-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
Be Careful of wattage

When you do run that outlet and power the inverter outlets, be careful when you plug into those outlets. The Inverter pass thru current rating will be limited.
Could be 15 amps, could be 5 amps...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-08-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
jcooper0: Any chance the high average device...

jcooper0:
Any chance the high average device was plugged into the dinette outlet or either of the television outlets?
That would explain a huge difference in the failure mode.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-08-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
Rich-W: Correct. The OP describes a case...

Rich-W:
Correct.

The OP describes a case where overloading the GFI outlet branch circuit causes the fuse in the inverter to blow. Something sounds wrong with his set up.


His 2016 26-U...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-08-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
Electrical Mystery ---- A simple Test ----- Possibly Deadly!

For jcooper0:
Your problem statement raises a few questions:

Did you buy this trailer used? Did the previous owner think: "How great it would be to have more outlets operate off the inverter?" ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-07-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
GFCI Circuit out and Inverter Fuse Fixes it?

jcooper0:
Your problem statement is most interesting:
When overloaded, the GFCI circuit goes out and replacing the fast acting fuse in the inverter fixes it.

According to the schematic:
The...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-07-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,877
Posted By GeeSag
Campsites with a down slope

I suspect this is true of any WD, but I learned it on the Blu-Ox the hard way:

On campsites with a significant downslope and level spot for the trailer:
If the tow vehicle has a decent uphill...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-07-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
A few things worthy of note

Notice a few more details:

Your Inverter plugs into outlet "L"
Notice in the table, your inverter "M" is listed twice.
Notice in the second listing it identifies it to include the transfer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-07-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,462
Posted By GeeSag
Looking at Schematics

It appears there are two types of inverters:
(1) those with "Pass Through"
(2) those on separate circuits

The 2016U FC has what appears to be the "Pass Through" type according to the schematic. ...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 01-03-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,063
Posted By GeeSag
Post-COVID ---- Bad Internet is not going to cut it

I listen in on some upper management calls where the management team discusses the post covid return to the office and how people want to work remotely.

One general theme:

While working from...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-01-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,278
Posted By GeeSag
Advance Auto was out

I went to an Advance Auto and they were out and the store personnel mentioned they had trouble getting it.

A different autoparts in the same town did have it.
Perhaps some supply chain going on...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-31-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,567
Posted By GeeSag
Now for the Emotion part.

There is a very strong urge to buy now once someone catches the virus: Aluminum in the Veins.
There is only one cure for that virus.
Plop down a huge amount of cash!

Buy now has a great...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-31-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,567
Posted By GeeSag
Noise is probably not a factor for you

In the threads that respond, you might hear about the noise issue.
That is true for all of us with older airstreams, but I doubt that would be a big concern for you with the ducted air.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-31-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,567
Posted By GeeSag
Aside from Just A/C

Aside from just the AC.
Another big difference between the 30 and 50 amp is how many other appliances you can run at the same time and never worry about current amps.

If you try to stay within...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-30-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By GeeSag
16 foot wide opening is nice

Just to add one data point.

My carport has posts on 16 foot outside dimension, this just over 15 one inside.

I have to back in at a slight angle, so having the extra clearance for safety when...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-29-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,570
Posted By GeeSag
Does insurance generally cover Freeze Damage?

The question is intended for the much broader audience of this thread.

Does anyone know if their policy includes or excludes freeze damage?
I suspect that is one of those things that varies from...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-29-2021, 08:06 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,570
Posted By GeeSag
Social Media Jumps to Dealer

Social Media fuels and thrives on misinformation.
Amazing how quickly so many people jump on the Dealership.

This thread started out with limited details. Easy to jump on Dealership.

As more...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-28-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,570
Posted By GeeSag
When PEX freezes, do the compression rings expand

When PEX plumbing freezes, do the compression rings expand, and then when thawed, parts of the PEX system seem fine only to have future problems from weak compression joints?
This assumes of course...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-29-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By GeeSag
25" x 22" cover panel

Here is just one example.
The cover panel is 25" x 22", so the access hole is a couple inches less in both directions to allow a good bed of butyl tape.

This bigger opening allows future access...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-01-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,867
Posted By GeeSag
5 lb with refill kit

This kit looks cool. See photo.

Uses the same refill adapter that anyone already refilling 1 lb bottles already has,
But adds the flexible hose long enough to be practical trying to refill the 5...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-01-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,867
Posted By GeeSag
Legal to Refill

My understanding:
Totally Legal to Refill them.

Just highly illegal to transport them on public roads.


So, Free to refill and reuse them around your own property all you want.

It is not...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-01-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,867
Posted By GeeSag
Legal and Illegal

I was one of those also refilling 1 lb bottles
Until I read the label
I forget
Is it a $250,000 or $500,000 fine?

Legal to refill
Highly illegal to drive them on DOT roads.
For Good Reason.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-18-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By GeeSag
AT&T Not Working is a real Bummer

Thanks Dah605
Having the AT&T 100G/$55 plan not work not the 5G Pepwave is a flag to all airstreamers.

Here is just a point of View:
I see AT&T 100G/$55 plan as the best of the plans from the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-17-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,601
Posted By GeeSag
Who has bought the Peplink 5G MAX Transit or 5G MAX BR1

Who has bought the 5G Peplinks? (MAX Tranit 5G or MAX BR1 5G)

Every time I go to 5GStore and MobileMustHave and start loading a cart, the $1000 for the Transit 5G starts to creep up north of...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-05-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,409
Posted By GeeSag
Consider Running Two Hotspots Simultaneously

We tend to run two Jetpacks simultaneously.
We have seen each of the Three: T-M, VzW, and ATT tend to lock up on Zoom calls at various times.
So for important Zoom calls we have the primary jetpack...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-05-2021, 06:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By GeeSag
T-Mobile improved Coverage Map Accuracy

Check out how T-Mobile updated their coverage map and now show much more accurately their 5G coverage areas.

They differentiate between 600 MHz 5G and 2.5GHz 5G coverage.

Here is a video that...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 07-22-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,679
Posted By GeeSag
Buy Two

I meant at $55, easy enough to buy two and build a +/-45 degree bracket.

I have tried two WeBoost OTR omni antenna with a several feet separation to set up a dual omni MIMO before. Still home in...
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