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Stabilizing a fifth wheel
I have a 31' 2004 Alfa Sun fifth wheel. I winter near the Colorado River in Arizona. The wind blows a lot there and the rig rocks when it does. I know there are several rod and cable solutions for this problem but they are expensive and don't always work on Alfa's.
What I am considering is putting four scissor jacks under the frame and lifting it just enough to take the springs out of the system.
The rig does not get moved except in emergency situations. I thought of blocking it up but the park says no, because it would not be able to readily move it in a hurry. With the scissor jacks it could be towed forward and the jacks would simply topple over. If you know of any reason why I should not try this or maybe a better method to stabilize the Alfa, please share your knowledge.
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Les Curren
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10/13/11 09:16am |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Stabilizing
No permanent blocking such as concrete blocks are allowed. The trailer must be able to be towed out of the park in emergencies.
Scissor jacks that are not attached to the trailor will simply topple over if the trailor is towed forward.
The aluminum jacks such as are sold by CW are four times as expensive as unused scissor jacks from wrecking yards. Those used on Astro and Safari vans cost $5.00 each and are ten times stronger than stack jacks.
But thanks for the thoughts.
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Les Curren
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10/10/11 12:52pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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Stabilizing
I have a 2004 31' Alfa Sun. I need to stabilize it. It is parked permanently in a campground near the Colorado River in Arizona. The wind blows a lot there and the rig rocks enough to cause sea sickness.
Since it never gets moved I was wondering about stabilizing it using four scissor jacks under the frame. Two in the front across from each other and two in the rear across from each other. It seems to me if it was lifted just enough to get the springs out of the action it should be stabile. In extreme emergencies it may have to be moved. Jacks can be lowered but blocks may create difficulties.
Give me your thoughts, pro and con.
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Les Curren
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10/10/11 09:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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WIFI Boosters?
Is there any Wifi booster that will receive a signal from a half mile or more? Not asking about satellite cards, monthly payment contracts.
Just some simple antenna, with a one time purchase.
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Les Curren
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09/05/11 08:46am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Help - Is there any strong wifi device that can boost signal
I notice that the advertisement for the Alfa and Yagi both claim longer distance reception but neither say how far. There seems to be a considerable difference in price range. Yet one person says there pea's in a pod. I operate a houseboat and the close's wifi stations are never closer than a half mile. Anything that will boost the signal that far?
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Les Curren
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09/03/11 10:25pm |
Technology Corner
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Great Call Jitterbug Cell Phones
There is another new cell phone service out there now. At least new to me. They have a one page ad in the September/October issue of AARP magazine. Their not very forth coming with info about their services. But it looks like it would cost $14.99 a month plus taxes and what ever else they can figure out to charge you for, but it does not say what you would get in return for your money. O'yeah there is a charge for the phone which they seem to want to keep a secret until you are well hooked and also a $35 set up fee.
Has anyone tried this out or can come up with more info about the service. From the coverage map they put out it looks like they have the midwest and east pretty well covered but it looks a might skimpy for the west.
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Les Curren
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09/01/11 08:17pm |
Technology Corner
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Great Call Jitterbug Cell Phones
There is another new cell phone service out there now. At least new to me. They have a one page ad in the September/October issue of AARP magazine. Their not very forth coming with info about their services. But it looks like it would cost $14.99 a month plus taxes and what ever else they can figure out to charge you for, but it does not say what you would get in return for your money. O'yeah there is a charge for the phone which they seem to want to keep a secret until you are well hooked and also a $35 set up fee.
Has anyone tried this out or can come up with more info about the service. From the coverage map they put out it looks like they have the midwest and east pretty well covered but it looks a might skimpy for the west.
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Les Curren
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09/01/11 08:13pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Diesel Pushers Looking For Info
Ok, I got a lot of replies both pro and con but only two said what rig they were talking about. Without the rig it's pretty hard to make a judgement call on what rig to buy.
Please ad the name of your rig and does it have a rear bath or closet?
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Les Curren
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08/03/11 08:17pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Diesel Pushers Looking For Info
I had the rear bed over a diesel in a '98 Safari and now an '02 Journey. The heat has not been a problem.
Paul
Hows the noise in the bedroom of that Journey? And is the bed directly over the engine or is there a rear closet?
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Les Curren
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07/31/11 03:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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Diesel Pushers Looking For Info
I have often wondered about heat and noise problems in the rear bedroom.
When that diesel is running is there and increase in heat in the bedroom and especially in the bed?
Also on the road at highway speeds how bad is the sound level in the bedroom?
Now I know it is quieter up front but my wife usually sleeps in and I like driving in the early morning before daylight. If it is going to roast her out or the noise is not going to allow her to sleep than I of coarse am going to hear about it.
I think these things are better sorted out up front before a person makes the large expense of a diesel pusher and than one or the other can not live with the purchase.
Please share your experiences concerning the heat and noise and what rig you gained those experiences from.
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Les Curren
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07/30/11 07:54pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Super Wave Ovens?
Ok,It seems I was wrong on the name of this Oven. It is called the Super Wave Oven. And yes, it is a cylindrical glass appliance. As for a place to store it? It is a ten quart pot. If I get one I will probably carry it inside my worthless Microwave. Of coarse I could limit my wife to 20 pairs of shoes and that would allow space for three or four of them.
Thanks for the positive report.
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Les Curren
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07/21/11 10:02am |
Tech Issues
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Super Wave Ovens?
There is seemingly a new product on the market that is just perfect for Rv'ing. It is an oven that operates off of 110 VAC. The advertising is through Info-mercials. Not exactly a trusting source of information. They say it will bake by way of convection oven, broil,fry and boil. All on 110 VAC. And can be operated by way of Inverters.
Now, I of coarse believe everything I here on Info-mercials or maybe thats my wife who believes every thing that is put out on Info-mercials. Yeah, I think it's my wife. Now I dearly love her and believe everthing she says until she starts off with the phraise, I seen this ad on tv.
So maybe someone can back up what she says is just perfect for Rv'ing. If anyone has bought and tried this oven please share your thoughts.
Now I'm not a complete cynic, as of yet, but I am working on it.
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Les Curren
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07/20/11 08:32pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: satellite tv. what do i need?
I have no experience with Dish Network, but I have multiple experiences with Direct Tv's billing department. I have yet to get the same bill two months in a row, and the same equipment charges. You have to fight their billing department each month and it is difficult because each one of their people use different names for different charges. They charge you for services you don't have and than deduct for that charge some where else in their bill and do what ever they can to confuse the situation.
They are a nightmare to deal with and I have to believe it is intentional.
In the state of Washington they are number one in complaints to the Attorney Generals office.
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Les Curren
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07/15/11 12:07pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: TV antenna
I have no idea what a digital mast antenna is. But I'm sure it is not what the majority of RVer's use. The best and most popular antenna is the Gull Wing by Winegard. Combined with an amplifier it will receive broadcasts up to 60 miles. Most RV's are sold with them installed. They receive analog and digital broadcasts.
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Les Curren
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07/15/11 11:40am |
Technology Corner
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RE: leaving the house empty in winter
Jeez! Shoot the messenger. I had Allstate for a while and they did require full time residence or security checks. That is not to say you can't be gone on vacation or visiting some where for a few days.
If you tell them the house will not be lived in than you must pay a higher premium.
I think the Modurator needs to check out the facts a little more thoroughly before making such a broad statement as, Never heard of such a thing. It begins to sound like a personal attack. Especially since you don't really know what the individual circumstance is with those people who have summer homes up on the lakes.
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Les Curren
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07/13/11 09:03am |
Snowbirds
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RE: leaving the house empty in winter
Leaving a house empty in the winter has several dangers. The ones listed above and the major problem is if your insurance company finds out the house was empty all winter and not being lived in, than most will refuse any claim.
If you think not, than ask your insurance company and tell us what they said. If they say it's ok, please tell us what insurance company. Our insurance company says some one must be living in the house at least part time or we must hire a security company to check the house daily. It costs us twenty dollars a day for the security company. I don't even know if they show up every day, but I do know from my neighbor who lives about a quarter of a mile down the road that when he see's them go by on the way to the house it is no more than five minutes when they go by on the way out.
I'm not saying there is something wrong with the security company, just saying they hire these people at minumum wage. And you can't expect much at minumum wage.
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Les Curren
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07/12/11 09:41pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Run the trailer Converter from an Inverter?
accsys is right. Get rid of the middle men and go direct from the truck battery to the trailer battery with a jumper cable from the positive posts only. That is if the trailer is connected up to the truck. If not you will need the positive and negitive cables.
Don't make things more complicated than necessary.
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Les Curren
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07/04/11 10:00pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water King USA Water Softener
I'm not sure where the confusion came from about the name of the product I am asking about, but it is not WATER KING it is WATER KING USA. They use two different methods to soften water. In effect the first uses salt the other uses electricity. I'm only intrested in the Water King USA which uses Electricity.If you have an opinion about the electric method please share it with us. Pro or con.
Thank You!
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Les Curren
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07/04/11 08:46pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water King USA Water Softener
The doctors tell myself and my wife that we have to much sodium in our diet and need to cut back.You're planning on drinking a lot of softened water then?
Yes, I drink between one and two quarts a day and my wife drinks about the same.
The humidity on the Colorado River in Arizona is between 2-10% if you don't drink a lot of water you will dehydrate.
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Les Curren
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06/23/11 08:34pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 2004 Alfa Sun Stabilizer?
Thanks to "johnrbd" I believe I have now the start of a system that will work on a Alfa. John was good enough to send me pictures of his his own design and instructions.
That is the way RV.NET used to work in the past. We need more members like John.
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Les Curren
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06/23/11 08:09pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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