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RE: Contrast Ratio -Huge Disparity - Does it Really Matter?
As Popsie posted there are two measures of Contrast Ratio; Static and Dynamic. The numbers for Dynamic are much higher than for Static. For a good explanation of those and other issues related to flat screen televisions screens go to Crutchfield and look for the Learning Center. Here is the one on Contrast Ratio.
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hwybnb
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11/21/09 09:26am |
Technology Corner
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
I think that those people, and we all know who they are, take only the cost part of that equation into consideration and are basically just too cheap to spend the $1000 or whatever is needed to be safe.
bumpyAnd how would you know who they are? If you are including me you would be wrong, but if you are talking about others you see on the highway - based on my observations of other people's towing setups I believe that I am in the minority. I believe that many are reluctant to say in a forum like this that they do not use a braking system because they know they will get flamed by those who do.
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hwybnb
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11/20/09 09:48am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: What will happen if I don't dump my waste before winter?
If it freezes and stay that way you should still have fresh poop come Spring, otherwise it could get a bit rank. The tank will not rupture from freezing if there is room for the frozen liquid to expand. I think I would just put in an extra bottle or two of chemicals, drive or pull it for a mile or two to get them mixed in, and let it be.
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hwybnb
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11/20/09 09:26am |
Truck Campers
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
There are so many people out there who totally disregard safety or rules...Some people do the risk/reward/cost trade-offs and come to conclusions that are different than yours.
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hwybnb
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11/20/09 08:54am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
If you decide to go for a supplemental braking system buy only from a company that unconditionally guarantees that their brakes will not activate inadvertently and to pay for all damages if they do. I have seen numerous accounts on these forums of that happening, and it happened to me.
Is there such a company or system?
Most warranties I've seen cover only their item, and specifically excludes any consequential damages. I would think damage to the toad from a failed braking system would be considered consequential damages.I don't know of any warranties that are written that way but Blue Ox and some others I have heard of will consider toad damage on a case-by-case basis. At best it is a crap-shoot.
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hwybnb
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11/20/09 08:50am |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: King Dome satellite system.
You can't get satellite TV in most of Alaska unless you have a 3 meter dish.
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 09:17pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
If you decide to go for a supplemental braking system buy only from a company that unconditionally guarantees that their brakes will not activate inadvertently and to pay for all damages if they do. I have seen numerous accounts on these forums of that happening, and it happened to me.
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 04:19pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: How to ID type of plastic of waste tanks
Urethane Supply Comanpy has a page with some tips for identifying plastics.Thanks for the link to that table. Note that the only material stated as being used in RV water tanks is PE Polyethylene. Also notice that the recommended repair methods are heat welding and that "Applying filler ... is nearly impossible".
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 03:37pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: NEVER TOWED DO I NEED BRAKE SY
From a legal standpoint you do not, in most states. The often-quoted tables showing that brakes are required above 3,000 pounds are for trailers, not towed motor vehicles. Some will tell you that anything being towed is a trailer but that is not so. The statutory definition of Trailer is very specific and does not include towed motor vehicles.
There are five states that have towed vehicle braking requirements. Those ae listed in this table.
There are reasons other than the statutes for having supplemental braking and I am sure that you will hear about those from other posters. In the end you will have to decide what is right for you.
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 01:06pm |
Dinghy Towing
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RE: How to ID type of plastic of waste tanks
I hope that you will share the method of your material analysis and the results. It would be useful for all of us.
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 01:00pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: If you thought dealing with DISH was bad, try VERIZON!
Have you ever had to use their Tech Support?
... You probably live in an area that has no issues with signal strength and have never needed technical information.I do live in a good signal but have had problems on the road and have used their Tech Support (reached using the *nn number on my cell phone, not their toll-free land line). They have always been helpful. On one occasion after spending 45 minutes on the phone with me they sent me to a local Verizon store for a free upgrade to my USB modem, which solved the problem. They also credited the phone time back to my account. That kind of service is what won the JDP award for them. That aside, I agree that they should make it easier for people to get detailed technical information.
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hwybnb
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11/19/09 10:21am |
Technology Corner
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Rincon Parkway?
Is anyone reading this at the Rincon Parkway? Full?
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 07:50pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: How to ID type of plastic of waste tanks
This is a guess based on my experience.
If it is dark black and smooth it is probably ABS. If it is duller and sort of grainy-looking it is polyethylene. All of the tanks I have worked on are molded poly. It is hard to get anything to stick to them permanently. Hot welding is the recommended method of repair, and fittings are spin-welded. Poly tanks are commonly used in the chemical industry. If you can find a shop that builds or services them they can do the welding for you.
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 06:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: If you thought dealing with DISH was bad, try VERIZON!
But it's their customer service department that truly scares the blazes out of me. Too many horror stories including a few of my own from before they formed Verizon and a couple more since.If they are so awful how did they win top honors in the 2009 J.D. Powers survey for Wireless Customer Care Performance?
We have had their cell phone service for over 10 years and wireless broadband for three. They have always done right by us.
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 01:37pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: If you thought dealing with DISH was bad, try VERIZON!
I have had nothing but great service from Verizon but your question was outside the scope of what their agents are trained for. 99% of their customers neither know nor care what frequency they are using.
I second the recommendation to talk to the folks at 3gstore.com, but for what it is worth I use a Wilson 301101 antenna mounted on the roof of my RV. It works great with my Verizon Air Card. The antenna is a dual-band model so you do not even need an answer to the question.
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 08:00am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Custer State Park
If the State park does not work out for you I suggest Rafter J Bar RV resort nearby.
Either way have dinner at the Alpine Inn in Hill City, but only if you like an excellent Filet Mignon at an unbelievable price'.
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 07:44am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: inverter wiring
Good thinking. You cannot operate an inverter and a conveter at the same time if the converter is drawing its power from the inverter. You need to isolate the converter's power source or turn it off when using the inverter.
Good thinking again on locating the inverter close to the batteries. Follow the inverter manufacturer's instructions on the size and length of wire used to connect it to the batteries. The big ones draw a LOT of current.
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hwybnb
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11/18/09 07:34am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Where do I look for the high powered DC-AC inverters?
Here is one of several that Camping World sells.
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hwybnb
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11/17/09 03:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Weight safety factor to use to compute safe tire load/PSI
I'm weighing in on the 'preposterous' statement, not the technical tire issue. I think it's perfectly reasonable to suspect what the manufacturer says and verify its correctness.
I believe that practically every motorhome manufactured on the Workhorse 22,000 GVWR chassis uses Load Range G 22.5" tires similar to mine. If mine is under-engineered they all are. You can believe that if you wish but the idea that all of us should upgrade our tires IS preposterous.
I am coming up on 50,000 miles with my present tires, which are the originals. I have had no problems with them. I am going to replace them soon because of their age but they at in great shape. There is a lot of tread left and tread wear is even. If they are so grossly under sized how is that possible?
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hwybnb
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11/17/09 01:28pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Weight safety factor to use to compute safe tire load/PSI
... hwybnb if the 130% rule puts one off the load rating chart he should consider using tires that can carry that factor. If he can not find such a tire then a review of the axle load ability is in order from what I read.It sounds like you are saying you know more than the engineers that designed my MH and specified the tires they did. Interesting but preposterous.
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hwybnb
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11/17/09 11:20am |
Tech Issues
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