Scotty Hutto

Ok gang, trying to come up with a solution. We don’t have an email notification, but if you’re willing to try something new, this might give you what your looking for...

Download an RSS new reader app (I use Newsify, but that’s one of dozens, just search the App Store or google play store for “rss reader”) and subscribe to the “Test” feed at Monacoers.org.

I’ve set this up to send everything - all new posts, files, articles in a steaming format, similar to receiving sequential emails. If you click on a message, it takes you to that post on the website  

It feels very much like the content I received from emails, without the duplication...  and can be read from a phone, tablet, chrome book, or PC.  

I may be an old dog, but I can still learn a few new tricks...

I would appreciate your feedback... Below is a view of the app showing unread topics only:

Ok gang, trying to come up with a solution. We don’t have an email notification, but if you’re willing to try something new, this might give you what your looking for...

Download an RSS new reader app (I use Newsify, but that’s one of dozens, just search the App Store or google play store for “rss reader”) and subscribe to the “Test” feed at Monacoers.org.

I’ve set this up to send everything - all new posts, files, articles in a steaming format, similar to receiving sequential emails. If you click on a message, it takes you to that post on the website  

It feels very much like the content I received from emails, without the duplication...  and can be read from a phone, tablet, chrome book, or PC.  

I may be an old dog, but I can still learn a few new tricks...

I would appreciate your feedback... Below is an example showing unread items. You can also view “all” items (read and unread)

In your Account Settings, go to “Signatures”  and change the slider to “Show Signatures”. 

Thanks Ron.  We actually added that feature, but your note made me realize it was somehow disabled. 

Go to Account -> Profile, the in the upper right click “Edit Profile”. You can add information in the “About Me” section. 

To view another users info, just click on their name/icon. 

Moved to new site discussion. 

Thanks Mike!  

I haven’t spent much time looking at the leaderboard, so I can’t tell you much about it. It’s one of the default features of this software. 

I do like the idea of posting more about the “staff”. We’re all volunteers, so staff isn’t really the right term, but the idea of giving more information about the group leadership is a good one. 

Update:  After much searching, probing, and gnashing of the teeth, I finally broke down and reached out to the software developer that wrote the core program we use for the website.    Here is his response:

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There is no means currently to do what you are looking for. You cannot automatically follow a topic, if you are following forum. It is an explicit opt-in process within the default software.

I’ve requested that be added as a new feature in a future release.  He’s adding it to the list, but I don’t have a timeline when it will come.  🤷🏻‍♂️

Whatever you’re comfortable with.  You can have the last coach you owned, or just “Monaco Alumni”, or Former Monaco owner.  

Dave Pratt lists his SOB (some other brand) coach that he currently owns.  Some list the last Monaco.  

I don’t think it’s big deal either way.

We’re just glad you still participate and share your knowledge and experience. 

I recently went through the same thing...  had to replace it.  About $50-ish to get a new one.

Manufacturer says they should be replaced every 5 years.  I didn’t know that - I thought they were good for 10 years - until I read the data sheet that came with the new one.

When they start beeping randomly, they’ve gone south.

3 hours ago, pahrump_joel said:

Thanks Chris and Scotty but one question, are the discounts accurate when you pull into the station. I've seen FJ at $3.50 and other stations at $3.00 of course I go a block off course for 50 cents a gallon @60 gals but can you determine the discount before fueling to get a better idea of final cost? 

Joel, if you download the EFS app you can see the actual net price you will pay.  TDS also publishes it daily (for members only) on the private side of their website.

David,

I tried to go capture this info from Yahoo, but sadly they took everything down a day early.  There's nothing left of the admin interface (which would let me view that), the files, links, or photos.  Just parts of conversations.  

Well, I tried...

Tom, your signature automatically shows below your post, under the "Quote Edit Options" buttons.  😄

Click on your username in the upper right hand corner and select “Account Settings”.   A page showing your user id and password will show, and click “Change” to the right of your password.

Scotty
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I tried and the security software will not let me change the joined date.  It registered he date you joined this new site, and did not import that information from Yahoo.

As far as history, all of your old messages will be restored when we finish the searchable database.

Regards,

Scotty

Yes.  In the upper right hand corner of the page, click on your name and select “Account Settings”. You should see a menu to the left of the page and the last menu item is “Signature”.  You can update your signature there, and it is automatically added to the end of each post - BELOW the text of the post.  Look under the line that says “+ Quote Edit” and you should see your signature.

Many have asked...  “How do I change my Display Name?”

Background: When migrating the user database from Yahoo to Monacoers.org, the conversion program brought across your existing username from Yahoo.  If you didn’t have a username, your email address was substituted for your Display Name.  In a handful of cases, very long or unusual (?) user names were imported.  With over 4,500 names to import, the Moderators were not able to audit every user name.

Unfortunately, the system does not allow a user to change their own user name.  

If you would like to change your user name (Display Name), please send a private message to me (white envelope in the upper right hand corner of the page) and I will change it to you.  There are a few simple rules:

- Must be AT LEAST 6 characters (system rule)

- Cannot be anything obscene, vulgar, or overtly suggestive (Moderator rule).

We are working to allow users to change their own Display Name and hope to have that available in the near future.

Scotty

Thanks all.  This is something I'm working on fixing and making more intuitive.

Ok, I haven't been able to fix the resizing, but for the time being I make a smaller banner that shouldn't cover up the buttons.

Please advise if this fixed the problem for you.  I have a huge screen, so haven't seen the problem.

Thanks Jerry.  I'll look at editing to make it smaller, or possible some other change. The system is "supposed" to resize it so that doesn't happen, but the best laid schemes o' mice an' men often go awry!

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em...  I redid a newer, kinder banner.

Let me know if that fixed the issue.

Well, to look forward a bit, we are seriously discussing incorporating "Monacoers" as a 501c3 charitable organization.  If we do that and establish a bank account to hold funds that is transparent and accountable to the membership, we may then accept donations. We currently have the capability to collect donations through the site, but it's turned off since we don't have a bank account, and I don't think any of the volunteers would be comfortable holding the money on behalf of the group.

Stay tuned, and thanks again.

Thanks Chris.  I too would like to add my grateful appreciation to "the individual who shall remain nameless".  Without his help, during an incredibly trying time of the year and of his life, NONE of this would have happened.

The Bill D's Monacoers owe him more than anyone realizes.

Hmmm... sounds like a glitch.  Banner should resize and not cover up buttons...

It's on the list...

Scotty

Right now you can't change your Display Name.  Please private message me with your old Display Name and your desired Display Name and I'll change it for you.

To private message click on the white envelope in the upper right hand corner.

I hope to change this setting where users can change their own display names, but it may take several days.

Scotty

Thank you so much Denise!  Bill D's Monacoers has always been a labor of love, run completely by volunteers.  We haven't discussed accepting donations, but I will raise the issue with the group leadership.  Right now our costs are fairly minimal and are typically covered out-of-pocket by the Moderators.

The 2020 Bill D’s Monacoer’s Gathering will be held at Lazydays in Seffner (Tampa), FL on Feb 11-16, 2020. Lazydays is now accepting reservations. See below.

Here are Reservation Rates and Preliminary Agenda for the Monacoers 2020 Bill D's Gathering. Rates for the Gathering include your Full Hook Up Site with 50 AMP service, all (5) of the Evening Buffet Meals, all the Seminars/Presentations during the week .

Rates for the 2020 Gathering are as follows;

• Couples - $472.45 Plus Taxes, Two Adults per coach, Pets included.
• Single - $411.20 Plus Taxes, One Adult per coach, Pets included.
• Meals Only and Seminars - $132.00 per Couple or $66.00 per Individual

These Rates reflect a 10% discount based on a minimum of 50 Coaches. We will lose the discount if we have less than 50 coaches.

Lazydays has blocked 60 sites for the 2020 Gathering, FIRST COM - FIRST SERVE!

When you make your Reservation you will be asked for a credit card number for a deposit. Your Credit Card will not be charged until you check in for the Gathering .

After you make your Reservations  You must post to this forumorum that you have confirmed your site so we can keep track and have a record of those who will be attending.

Get your Registrations in early and let's have a great showing.

Any comments or suggestions are welcomed. You can either post them to this forum or PM David Pratt, who organizes the Gathering.

We are working on a Flea Market Program so members can sell their unwanted parts.

The following is the Preliminary Schedule and Seminar Agenda for the 2020 Monacoers's Gathering.

2020 Bill D's Monacoers Gathering Schedule and Seminar Agenda;

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 – Arrival Day & Registration

5:00 PM - Meet and Greet Party, Includes; Honey Baked Ham  Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 - Seminars/Presentations;

• 9:00 AM - TYRON Bands Run Flat System and Tire Safety & Maintenance by Chuck Thatcher
• 10:30 AM - Body Caulking and Slide Floor Rot Repair & Maintenance by Chris Throgmartin
• Noon - Lunch
• 1:30 PM - To be announced!
• 5:30 PM - Baked Chicken Buffet Dinner; Includes:  1/2 Baked Chicken Served with:  Buttery Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.&  Decaf)

Thursday, February 13th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;

• 9:00 AM - Roadmaster Chassis Suspension Handling and Sheppard Steering Upgrades by Van Williams and Craig French.
• 10:30 AM - Fire Suppression and Fire Safety - FireFight by Jim Bounds
• Noon - Lunch
• 1:30 PM - Microwave-Convection Oven Cooking Class - Lazy Days Chef., NOT CONFIRMED!
• 5:30 PM -  Traditional Meatloaf Dinner Buffet. Buttery Served with Mashed Potato's, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Fresh Baked Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes, Assorted sodas, water, tea, coffee (Reg.&  Decaf)

Friday, February 14th, 2020 – Seminars/Presentations;

• 9:00 AM - Cummins Engine Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Dave Eaton
• 10:30 AM - Cummins/Onan Service and Maintenance by Cummins Rep - Karl Smith
• Noon - Lunch
• 1:30 PM -  Allison Transmission Service and Maintenance by Allison Rep - Derek Gallo
• 5:30 PM -  Roast Beef w/Au Jus Buffet Dinner;  Includes; Served with Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Broccoli, Garden Salad, Artisan Rolls and Butter, Variety of Layer Cakes; assorted soda, water, tea, coffee (Reg & Decaf)

Saturday, February 15th - Members Open Round Table Day

• 9:00 AM – Until -  Roundtable Maintenance Q & A hosted by David Pratt - Meet your Moderators, Open Discussions to Discuss Problems, Upgrades, Modifications, Technical Problems and Fixes with any/all of the attendees at the Gathering.
• BRING YOUR QUESTIONS AND PREPARE TO TAKE NOTES!!!!
• THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR NEW MEMBERS TO THE FORUM AND GROUP.
• This Round Table Discussion will be open all day to also include visiting other Members Coaches to see and Compare Modifications & Upgrades
• 5:30 PM - Southern Barbecue Buffet Dinner – BBQ Spare Ribs, BBQ Chicken & BBQ Pulled Pork.  Dinner rolls & Chocolate Chip cookies.  Sides:  Cold Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Garden Salad, Pasta Salad, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Water/Assorted Sodas/Iced Tea.

Sunday, February 16th, 2020– Departure Day