Scotty Hutto

Here’s my current setup, which is still evolving…. Left to right: TireMinder TPMS (running on an old iPhone 6, soon to be replaced), 10” 4:3 Eyoyo monitor - divided into three screens, rear, left, and right cameras. Garmin RV780 GPS unit. Below and to the right, original Weldex screen showing Aladdin engine data full time, and to the off to the right of that (not in picture), Pioneer double-din stereo. All of the dash mounted equipment is using Ram mounts. Most ideas shamelessly stolen from @pwhittle it took some trial and error to get things positioned low enough so they don’t distract from my road vision but also high enough so they don’t cover any dash gauges. Next project is to replace the failing Weldex with an 8” 4:3 Eyoyo monitor and rear camera control switch…

Just a Slight correction…. The $498 includes the cost of your site. Here’s the full info: “Rates for the gathering include a full hook up site with 50amp service, all (5) of the evening buffet meals, all seminars/presentations during the week and vouchers for breakfast in the Lazydays cafeteria (main building). 2022 Gathering Rates: Couples - $498.40 plus tax, Two adults per coach, pets included Single - $403.92 plus tax, One adult per coach, pets included Seminars and meals only for those not staying onsite - $94.48 plus tax per person”

Bob, We typically have 40-50 coaches, and currently have 40 slots on hold with Lazydays. We typically use all of the slots reserved at some point in early fall, and depending on what LazyDays has might be able to pick up a handful more, but that could be different this year due to the pandemic. Based on the level of interest I’ve experienced so far, I think our allocation of slots will be used up pretty quickly. As far as a maximum, I’ll have to defer to @David Pratt But in the end, all of that is a guess based on experience.

please take pictures and document as much as possible!

Since I have a "connected coach" I would love to have a Bluetooth unit! ...but alas, I installed this almost 4 years ago before I started adding all the connected gadgets.

Progressive Industries, Hughes, and SurgeGuard are all popular, reputable brands, although a strong majority on this site prefer the Progressive Industries EMS-HW-50C based on the experience of our members over the years that this group has been around - both on Yahoo! Groups and now here. It's a very robust unit with great customer service and a good warranty. I believe @Tom Cherry has an excellent write-up on the installation (possibly in the files section?) Here's the installation I did myself in my coach using Tom's guidance: Progressive Industries EMS-HW-50C installed with display and display switch in electrical bay. (Note: Display and Display Switch are held on transfer switch with velcro in case I need to remove them.) PI EMS-RDS remote installed on my indoor display panel.

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Ok, try this again, we updated the download to the new version that includes the text and pictures:

No window removal for me…. Notcold went out through the door, Samsung went in through the door. Like Steven, I had to remove the passenger seat, the grab bars, and detach the door scissors. I also had to remove the doors from both fridges.

Elaine & Clarence, Download this pdf from our “downloads” section. It’s a great write-up from one of our members @Bob Nodine on lowering the floor above the furnace and installing a residential fridge. I used this as my guide to install a Samsung RF18 fridge in my 2006 Diplomat. Also, @Steven P installed a GE counter depth fridge in his Diplomat that has ice and water in the door, and I think he used this as a guide also. It can be done! I’m hoping someone with a 2001 Dip will chime in with their experience.

isn’t the horn test required by law or something?

You are correct sir, it does operate by a vacuum. Can I redeem myself by saying “negative static pressure”? 😂

What a great thread. Thank you Rik for sharing and opening this door. Hopefully you’ve gotten some encouragement here. Wish we were all sitting around a campfire discussing this, because I’d really enjoy putting faces with all the names. Maybe we can do that next Feb. at the Gathering? I will say this thread makes me feel like I’m just getting started on my second career and RVing at 60, and I’m blessed to have a wife that loves to RV as much or more than I do. We both still work, but she only works part time at a church, and I’m lucky to have a job that can be done from anywhere. If I could just talk her into selling the house 😂

It sounds like the original question has been answered, but I just can’t help weighing in here… 1. If all systems are operating properly, the Filter Minder will tell you when to replace your filter. This is especially good when operating in dusty conditions. 2. Most failures in the filter / Filter Minder system are going to cause the Filter Minder to indicate all is well… - if the filter minder itself is broken and just indicates all is well all the time - if there’s a leak in the hose to the filter minder, it won’t generate enough static pressure to move the indicator - if the filter glue or filter media is breaking down, or the filter is not seated properly, it generates a lower static pressure, and the Filter Minder will indicate all is well. THIS is your worst-case scenario, because the air is not being filtered properly, but you think it is. This could result in a dusted engine and $$$$! Repairs. So in light of that, my advice would be: 1. If the Filter Minder indicates you need to change it, then change it. You have high static pressure, which indicates the filter is dirty or otherwise clogged. 2. If you haven’t changed it per the intervals in your owners manual, change it! Mine says every two years. Your manual may have a different interval. At the end of the day, air filters are relatively cheap compared to other coach maintenance items. Your Filter Minder is ONE way to know you DO need to change the filter. But not the definitive answer. I’ll leave it with this… if you change the air filter too often, what harm have you done other than a minor dent in your wallet? If you don’t change it soon enough, you may end up rebuilding a dusted engine (according to my sources - @throgmartin - about $20k). I can’t speak for anyone else, but that would hurt my feelings and my wallet. …and my DW would be very unhappy because we couldn’t use the coach for an extended period! As with all things RV related, your mileage may vary…

It’s all good! Leave it up for a while; not all of our members look at the site everyday. Hope you find one! PS - @pwhittle is really good at figuring out those connectors. He may be able to help.

Steve, At my darling wife’s request, I replaced my 32” with a 39” Vizio. (Actually, she wanted a bigger TV - I gave her dimensions and she found one that fit exactly) I didn’t opt for the smart TV because we use a Roku. If buying today I would look at one with the Roku “built in” (I think Hisense and maybe one other company makes them, but they are also called Roku TVs and can be found at Costco or Sam’s Club) (yes, those cabinet doors have about 1/2” clearance to open 🤪)

Oops! I switched about 6 months ago and forgot to mention the password thing. I activated it in an old iphone and then put it in the RoadLink. It does require a couple of reboots to start working. (No idea why!) The good news is I have been using it since October with no issues. Thanks for sharing your experience. It will help other avoid the frustration.

Yes, but I haven't seen a cellular data-only agreement from any major carrier that doesn't have a similar clause.

AT&T recently announced a new prepaid data-only plan targeted at mobile data users. $55/mo for 100GB data. Cricket, an AT&T subsidiary, has also dropped their price for 100GB to $55. Both will work with a TOGO RoadLink, Winegard ConnecT2.0, as well as many other mobile routers snd hotspots. Cricket is much more restricted on the devices that are compatible. more info on AT&T: https://www.att.com/prepaid/plans/ (scroll to bottom of page) More info on Cricket: https://www.cricketwireless.com/data-only-plans Mobile Internet Resource Center article: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/att-prepaid-great-deal-plan-now-offers-100gb-for-50-month-on-hotspots-tablets/

David, The default for the site is “follow all”. When we started the new site in Dec 2019 the default was “follow none”, but we received so many complaints we changed it to “follow all”. The best way to handle it would be to let the user select on sign-up, but that option is not available. The easiest way to change that is to go to click on your use name once signed in, click on “Account” , then “Manage Followed Content”. From there you have several options, but to unfollow, you can select “Forums” on the left hand menu, you can use the little check box in the upper right hand corner and “Select All”, then select “No Notification”. You can also easily select which forms, topics, downloads, etc. to follow from that screen. Hope that helps. scotty

I recently saw someone looking for a toad. Saw this today and thought I’d share…

Hello everyone... I moved this thread to Body, Awning, Slides, etc. I was having to manually approve each post in the Service section, which slows down the conversation. I did leave a link there redirecting folks here. 😁 Sorry if that causes any inconvenience.

That’s simply gorgeous!