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Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-16-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,914
Posted By firetrucker
There are several ways to increase signal...

There are several ways to increase signal strength:

Make sure all the cable connections are tight and the booster is on (if there is one). One loose connection can seriously degrade the signal,...
Forum: The Campsite 07-01-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 28,586
Posted By firetrucker
I dealt with 400 cycle (Hz) power for many years,...

I dealt with 400 cycle (Hz) power for many years, but that's a diversion. We're stuck with 60 Hz stuff for better or worse. And I won't use anything that's aluminum, unless there's no choice. I've...
Forum: The Campsite 06-29-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 28,586
Posted By firetrucker
The case of two equal loads on the two phases is...

The case of two equal loads on the two phases is a very special case, but does illustrate the fact the the neutral does carry the sum of the two currents, one plus and one minus, but not always 180...
Forum: The Campsite 06-27-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 28,586
Posted By firetrucker
Everybody has their own image of what the...

Everybody has their own image of what the electrical connections are for the RV, and, remarkably, most of them give the right result, or close to it. The trouble comes in trying to understand someone...
Forum: Repairs & Service 12-01-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By firetrucker
Thanks for the information about Articold, but...

Thanks for the information about Articold, but they don't seem to have a good reputation with their customers. That leaves me a little cold, so to speak.

Did you have any delays in shipping or any...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-25-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By firetrucker
Thanks for the information about Articold, but...

Thanks for the information about Articold, but they don't seem to have a good reputation with their customers. That leaves me a little cold, so to speak.

Did you have any delays in shipping or any...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-20-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By firetrucker
I've watched several of the videos, and so far it...

I've watched several of the videos, and so far it looks like the hardest part is getting the unit in place without messing up the mastic. Well, except for having the right tools, enough room to work,...
Forum: Repairs & Service 11-17-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,101
Posted By firetrucker
Who has replaced the cooling coil on Dometicrefrig

I've decided to replace the cooling coil in our Dometic NDR1062 refrigerator instead of replacing it with an ac home unit. For anyone who has done this repair, where did you get your cooling coil?...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-04-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By firetrucker
The TV antenna should improve the FM reception...

The TV antenna should improve the FM reception unless they've blocked the FM band to prevent interference with the adjacent TV channels. A passive splitter (cheap) might give you a better FM signal...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 09-02-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By firetrucker
That short bit of wire is for FM and is a poor...

That short bit of wire is for FM and is a poor replacement for a dipole antenna, which can be up to 4 1/2 feet long (and is sensitive to orientation), or a vertical antenna, like on your truck, that...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-21-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,368
Posted By firetrucker
Just because your charger says it is 90 amp...

Just because your charger says it is 90 amp doesn't mean it charges at that current. It will support that much load (with a lot of heat), but the batteries charge at about 10% of their capacity. If...
Forum: Pet Palace 07-27-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,838
Posted By firetrucker
We now travel with two rescue Siberians that some...

We now travel with two rescue Siberians that some of you met in Seven Feathers and at Don's memorial this year. Quiet, well mannered, shed like crazy, and love cats (barbecued). Need lots of exercise...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 08-16-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By firetrucker
I second Charlie's comment about a leak in the...

I second Charlie's comment about a leak in the internal seal in one of the hydraulic cylinders. It sounds like you've taken care of all the other possible failure points, and the symptoms now point...
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 01-22-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,523
Posted By firetrucker
Check out the Panasonic inverter microwave. As...

Check out the Panasonic inverter microwave. As you decrease the power level, it still runs continuously at a lower current draw, rather than pulsing at full power. Cooks much more smoothly and works...
Forum: Pet Palace 11-04-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,041
Posted By firetrucker
Jack, we're sorry to hear about Maggie. Don't...

Jack, we're sorry to hear about Maggie. Don't wait too long to share your love with another friend, though; it can be a heavy burden.

Bob and Sharon
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-22-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,396
Posted By firetrucker
Get someone to watch the antenna as you crank it...

Get someone to watch the antenna as you crank it down. As a stopgap, you might offset the antenna by the amount it moves so that it will seat itself. It sounds like something isn't tightened down...
Forum: Pet Palace 09-16-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,783
Posted By firetrucker
I put my Sibes in crates in the trailer and...

I put my Sibes in crates in the trailer and listened to their stress on a baby monitor while we traveled. Once was enough. In the truck from then on.

Bob
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 06-26-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,664
Posted By firetrucker
I've negotiated roundabouts since I was a kid in...

I've negotiated roundabouts since I was a kid in New England. They were big, had plenty of signs, and only required knowing whether to call the state or local police when there was an accident (one...
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 06-05-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By firetrucker
Wings got iced on way to 7 Feathers

We got slightly north of the Cal-Nev border when it started raining and snowing, and just north of the ag station when it turned mostly to snow (and this was at 5000'). Their comments at the ag...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 06-04-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By firetrucker
Hey Dennis, I checked Costco yesterday, and...

Hey Dennis,

I checked Costco yesterday, and they only have Michelin ribs, which I think would be just right for the front wheels. $359 plus $15 mounting.

Bob
Forum: North America MOC / Western Region 06-04-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By firetrucker
Dam that damnage, that's the worst of all. ...

Dam that damnage, that's the worst of all.

Bob
Forum: Montana Problems, Problem Solving & Technical Help 06-04-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,709
Posted By firetrucker
There's a chance the brushes have gone bad,...

There's a chance the brushes have gone bad, especially if the motor is in a place where it gets a lot of dirt. You can take the motor apart and check them. There's a chance a local electical supply...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-30-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By firetrucker
There's obvious RFI (radio frequency...

There's obvious RFI (radio frequency interference), which is a problem with the LED, but it sounds like there possibly is a bad connection in the antenna cabling or it's getting in through the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-30-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,428
Posted By firetrucker
Dennis, a quick check of Tire Rack showed...

Dennis, a quick check of Tire Rack showed Michelins in that size for less than $500. Next time I'm at Costco, I'll check what they have.

Bob
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-30-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,385
Posted By firetrucker
The LED's interference problem usually comes from...

The LED's interference problem usually comes from the electronics packaged with it that provides the right voltage and current for the LED to operate. Good design can eliminate that interference....
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