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11-04-2018, 10:39 AM
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#841
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Rivet Master  
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Originally Posted by Alex AVI
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INTERBLOG - wouldn't LPG or GAS be easier? Ok, ok, I get it's not sophisticated STEM lingo, but it works for the simple man in me  |
I prefer the very simple LP.
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2024 Airstream Interstate 19e AWD
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11-04-2018, 12:04 PM
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#842
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxster1971
I prefer the very simple LP.
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MIKE - that was an efficiency increase of 33% 
RCAV8R - I found answer to my question when I was perusing WeBoost site - they use RG6 cable. Will check what the AI tv antenna uses, though I have feeling it's only RG58
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11-04-2018, 12:25 PM
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#843
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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I love reading all this, whether I understand it all or not. I raised 2 STEMs and I'm thankful they still enjoy having technical conversations with me. I'm medical, maybe pseudo-STEM, or just a "leaf" off the STEM! I appreciate being able to show this info to them when I have a question and allow them to elaborate on it with me. I never camped with my sons, so each one of my problems has been a new experience for them too. Thanks to all who participate on this forum. It is really helpful.
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11-04-2018, 03:28 PM
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#844
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Keswick
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 128
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Polishing compound :)
Attached is a selfie I took after using polishing compound and wax. The picture is my reflection in the side of the interstate near the back. If your paint looks a little dull polishing compound then wax should bring it back. it’s a lot of work and time even with a powered detailing tool however the results are pretty nice.
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11-04-2018, 04:52 PM
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#845
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 Interstate
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 92
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2007 Airstream Interstate
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11-04-2018, 04:53 PM
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#846
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2 Rivet Member
2007 Interstate
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 92
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Carmel and best parking spot ever.
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2007 Airstream Interstate
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11-05-2018, 12:48 PM
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#847
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Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,719
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camerons
Attached is a selfie I took after using polishing compound and wax. The picture is my reflection in the side of the interstate near the back. If your paint looks a little dull polishing compound then wax should bring it back. it’s a lot of work and time even with a powered detailing tool however the results are pretty nice.
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A perfect mirror-finish!
Nothing looks worse than a dirty black vehicle. But nothing looks better than a clean & shiny black vehicle. Your's looks really nice!
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11-05-2018, 06:01 PM
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#848
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rowiebowie
A perfect mirror-finish!
Nothing looks worse than a dirty black vehicle. But nothing looks better than a clean & shiny black vehicle. Your's looks really nice!
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CAMERONS - +1 Agree with ROWIEBOWIE 100%. I always envy a clean & shiny black vehicle, especially a big truck or Sprinter. But I dont envy how much time it took you. Takes forever just to wash mine, it not black. I cringe thinking how long you took to wash, polish, wax. Great looking results 
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11-06-2018, 04:35 AM
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#849
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2 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Salem
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camerons
... it’s a lot of work and time even with a powered detailing tool however the results are pretty nice.
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Gorgeous! Reward for all the elbow grease.
Curious about your box/bike rack - is that commercial?
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
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11-06-2018, 04:48 AM
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#850
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2 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Salem
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex AVI
RCAV8R - Again, very nice! Your WeBoost modified internal antenna caught my eye. Can you share more details. Been wanting a WeBoost or the SureCall unit mentioned a while back by INTERBLOG. Which type RG cabling goes to the outdoor antenna? We do not use the TV antenna and was not sure if it's RG cabling is sufficient for WeBoost or if I have to fish out a beefier Wilson400. Have not even checked yet which RG the antenna uses.I would be willing to sacrifice not having a TV antenna if I can use it for WeBoost. Since yours is out back, did you have to punch out through the roof?
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@AlexAVI - Sorry for the delay - just finished up our coast to coast to Gulf to Great Lakes to coast trip! Just completed Service B @ 20K miles (& $$$$), detailing next, then on to storage for the season.
Knowing we were going to spend a lot of time west of the Mississippi and since we have ATT, we knew we needed a cell booster. I talked to Lew about it, and he said he could easily add it. He basically threw away everything (WeBoost) but the booster box, ran into the RV through the same hole used for the panels, and routed the cable through the ceiling coming out at the MaxAir or whatever vent and mounted the internal antenna there. We have no loss of signal anywhere within the RV away from the internal antenna The difference (on or off) was usually 1-2 bars of signal most places. We 'ran dry' way off the beaten path only a couple of times. Worth the extra investment since we tether devices to our phones while traveling.
Sorry, don't know what cabling he used.
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
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11-06-2018, 09:03 AM
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#851
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3 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
St Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 143
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Zion National Park
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11-07-2018, 12:41 AM
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#852
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
@AlexAVI - Sorry for the delay - just finished up our coast to coast to Gulf to Great Lakes to coast trip! Just completed Service B @ 20K miles (& $$$$), detailing next, then on to storage for the season.
Knowing we were going to spend a lot of time west of the Mississippi and since we have ATT, we knew we needed a cell booster. I talked to Lew about it, and he said he could easily add it. He basically threw away everything (WeBoost) but the booster box, ran into the RV through the same hole used for the panels, and routed the cable through the ceiling coming out at the MaxAir or whatever vent and mounted the internal antenna there. We have no loss of signal anywhere within the RV away from the internal antenna The difference (on or off) was usually 1-2 bars of signal most places. We 'ran dry' way off the beaten path only a couple of times. Worth the extra investment since we tether devices to our phones while traveling.
Sorry, don't know what cabling he used.
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RCAV8R - Ok, thanks for all the info. I did find WeBoost uses RG6 with SMA connectors, so I have to assume Lew used same since its spec'ed for it. I just need to find d out what is used inside the AI when I get to it.
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11-07-2018, 03:09 AM
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#853
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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Wow, I have appointment with Lew Dec. 3. I didn't realize he would help with things like the Weboost. I definitely need a booster too. I'll ask about that. Feel free to send me a list of questions for him. I have T- mobile and will likely have to switch to ATT. They seem the most reliable for campers.
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11-07-2018, 04:21 AM
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#854
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3 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Keswick
, Ontario
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 128
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http://nicova.ca/en/product/
The shipping costs were high so I drove to Quebec and picked it up. Good excuse to see the east coast if you haven’t been to canada
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Interstate grand tour 2016
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11-07-2018, 06:10 PM
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#855
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NotStock
Zion National Park
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Hey NOTSTOCK, you are in my neck of the woods. Zion is such a special place for us, we frequent it whether in rv or otherwise, even road bike riding. See you have your mtbs - did any riding around there or St. George? Colors are amazing in Zion, your rig looks like it was painted to be part of Zion color palette. Super pic!
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11-08-2018, 04:57 AM
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#856
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camerons
http://nicova.ca/en/product/
The shipping costs were high so I drove to Quebec and picked it up. Good excuse to see the east coast if you haven’t been to canada
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You got a Nicova? That product has been discussed here, but I don't know that anyone else has taken the plunge. Pics?
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11-08-2018, 11:56 AM
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#857
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mansderm161
Wow, I have appointment with Lew Dec. 3. I didn't realize he would help with things like the Weboost. I definitely need a booster too. I'll ask about that. Feel free to send me a list of questions for him. I have T- mobile and will likely have to switch to ATT. They seem the most reliable for campers.
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MANSDERM161 - would be great to know a lot more about how Lew brought the outdoor antenna cable from the rear center through the holes for solar panel. The tough part might be once inside, have to pull cable forward via ceiling (don't know if this entails removing entire ceiling) towards vent hole that RCAV8R mentioned. And of couse, I have no such existing solar panel holes, as mine are the flex panels mounted with 3M VHB. And if I have to drill a hole in the rear anyways, I may elect to do so via the front roof, behind the front roof mounted radio antenna.
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11-08-2018, 12:04 PM
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#858
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van guru
1994 28' Excella
Hood River
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 129
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NotStock
Zion National Park
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Beautiful van photo! wish I was there with my bike.
Can you tell me which bike rack that is?
All the best,
Hein
our DIYvan
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11-08-2018, 12:52 PM
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#859
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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I want an orange kayak for the same reason that Notstock has an orange van. Very photogenic.
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11-08-2018, 01:38 PM
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#860
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3 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
St Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 143
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hein
Beautiful van photo! wish I was there with my bike.
Can you tell me which bike rack that is?
All the best,
Hein
our DIYvan
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It’s a recon rack
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