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RE: Best Free Firewall?
If you are really worried about protection skip the software firewall and get a good hardware firewall router. The software firewalls are good to determine phone home programs, but a hardware firewall offers greater protection.
Y-Guy, I live in an RV so a hardware firewall is not an option. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
Reading the other replies on this thread it appears that both ZA and Comodo are about equally recommended by users. I remember trying to use Comodo some time ago but was flabbergasted by all the popups and warnings. I now realize that this FW can be set to minimize those warn ings. I've recently read test results in a technology magazine online that put Comodo ahead of the other free firewalls, and even ahead of some paid products.
So I may try Comodo once more, knowing I can always go back to ZoneAlarm. Thanks again for all the replies and suggestions....Ed
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mr. ed
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02/06/12 05:46pm |
Technology Corner
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Best Free Firewall?
Hello, friends. I'm considering either the Comodo or ZoneAlarm free firewall. Any user experiences with either? I'm currently using the ZA security suite but thought I'd try one of the free firewalls when my subscription expires. I'm also running Microsoft Security Essentials and feel that a free version of either firewall will suffice. Thanks....
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mr. ed
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02/05/12 06:59pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Hitchhiker fiver
I don't own the same Hitchhiker model you're looking at but I can attest it's a fine unit. I've been fulltiming in my present fiver for almost 5 years with no problems to speak of. I would definitely purchase another one if the time comes.
BTW, I believe you can purchase your fiver directly from the factory now. That eliminates both the middle man and delivery driver, who may or may not take the best care of your unit while in transit.
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mr. ed
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02/01/12 04:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Truck Mounted Trailer
I believe that rig sits on 40th St. between Fortuna and Foothills Bvld. When we used to go to Speedweeks in Daytona in the 70's and 80's there were always quite a few of these in the area.
You are 100% correct! :)
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mr. ed
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01/22/12 05:15pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Trade my 4x4 for a 4x2
I was going to purchase a 4 X 2 originally but finally decided on 4WD. I've only needed it a few times but was glad I had it. Something else to consider is a 4WD vehicle may be easier to sell, depending on where you are in the country. I don't find the extra maintenance to be much of a problem.
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mr. ed
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01/22/12 05:05pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Malware on Cummins Forum?
Never once have had an issue on Cummins Forum with viruses, trojans or malware. I am tired of the database errors and slowness though.
I've also noticed that the Cummins Forum uses much more memory than the other forums I subscribe to. However, I like the forum because it is the most active of the diesel forums I've seen (more posts, etc.)
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mr. ed
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01/17/12 05:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Malware on Cummins Forum?
OK, folks I tried again today. The warning message appears only if I click on the thread, "How long will a stock clutch last?" Entering the Cummins forum website does not generate that warning, just that one thread. If you want to try it, the address is below. I'm using the Chrome browser.
http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/6-7l-powertrain/
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mr. ed
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01/16/12 05:38pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Malware on Cummins Forum?
For the past two days I've been trying to get on the www.cumminsforum.com website and I get a warning message from Google that this site has been downloading malware without user consent. Anyone else using this forum getting the same message?
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mr. ed
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01/16/12 08:35am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: cost of electricity for a month
I've gotten away pretty inexpensively, generally paying $25-40/month. I must also add I'm pretty frugal with electricity, such as running fans instead of A/C, even when it's pretty hot and using electric heaters at very low settings. OK I'm not frugal, just cheap....:B
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mr. ed
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01/15/12 05:25pm |
Full-time RVing
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RE: Do you leave your space heater ON over night?
I don't use an oil-filled heater but instead employ a very small electric heater w/fan. It has two heat settings, low and high, together with a thermostat. I keep it in the bedroom and always use the "low" setting. I adjust the thermostat just above the "kick in" point and leave it that way overnight. It does a good job at taking the chill off since I don't like it too warm when I'm sleeping. I bought the heater years ago very inexpensively at Walmart, yet it's remarkably accurate in keeping a set temperature.
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mr. ed
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01/15/12 05:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: 5th wheel bucking
I have few problems with chucking but I theorize that the spacing between "bumps" in the road (i.e., seams that have been tarred over or otherwise repaired by the highway dep't) has something to do with it. While I can't prove this I do sense that's what takes place on those few occasions when it occurs .
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mr. ed
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01/15/12 04:58pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Truck Mounted Trailer
Innovative to say the least. May have to create a new RV class. I really admire guys (and gals) that are creative and do good workmanship. May be difficult to raise the awning over the front window?
RayAnd difficult to get into without step extensions of some kind.(Or real long legs)
That's right. I imagine they carry a wooden box or some other contraption that allows them to reach that first step! ;)
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mr. ed
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01/15/12 04:35pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: WARNING: Tailgate theft on the rise
Why are Ford tailgates so popular and not Dodge, Chevy, etc? The tailgate on my Dodge has a few dents and dings. Maybe that'll make it a little less desirable...
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mr. ed
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01/12/12 05:44pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Slide-out Slicker - Who uses them?
How do your slides retract?
Ours lift up when retracting so slide-slickers wouldn't do anything but slide around
X2. My slides lift up slightly as they retract and never touch the carpeting. I guess some systems operate differently (?)...
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mr. ed
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01/12/12 05:25pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Truck Mounted Trailer
I am thinking more of a Class C
You're right. It is pretty close to a Class C. It differs in that there's no cabover and you can't access the RV from the truck without exiting.
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mr. ed
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01/11/12 05:10pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Awning Problem
The fabric is not wrapping up tight, which causes the control latch to be in the wrong position.
If it takes less force to open awning and it does not want to close as quickly, my guess it that the rear spring might be broken, since that appears to be where the fabric looks like it is the loosest. Put a vice grip on the shaft at the rear support and see if you can rotate the shaft. If it moves in both directions easily the spring might be the problem. If the rear checks out, try the front shaft.
Dr. Quick, I don't know what you mean by "rear support". As far as I know there is only one spring at one end of the awning tube (the end with the latch). Are you trying to say there are springs at both ends? Thanks for your help...
Yes, there are springs at both ends. The easy way to tighten one is to detach the support arm from the bottom of the camper. Then detach the arm that extends from the top of the camper to the roller tube. Once detached, you lift the bottom of the support arm toward the roof. Continue until you have made one full revolution. That means on the arm toward the front of the camper, you will be turning the arm counter clockwise, on the arm at the rear of the camper you are turning the arm clockwise (unless of course it is an Australian trailer where the awning is on the other side of the camper). When you do this, you do it with the awning fully extended, and you only do one arm at a time -- reconnecting the arms to the camper before proceeding to the other end. When working on an end, you will need to support the roller tube on a ladder -- or use a 2x4 with a notch in the end and get someone to hold the roller tube on the end of the 2x4.
I recommend you only do one turn at a time.
This is the safe way of doing it. Messing around with vice grips, while faster, has resulted in numerous injuries.
Thank you, Rocket Scientist. I spoke to my neighbor (who installed his own awning) and he may try to assist me, although he's more skilled in installation than repair. Your procedure sounds good. I'll run it past him and see if he wants to get involved....
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mr. ed
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01/11/12 04:54pm |
Tech Issues
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Truck Mounted Trailer
I came upon this unusual camper in Yuma the other day. The owner evidently mounted a travel trailer onto a flatbed truck. It doesn't fit the normal categories of RV's but I guess it can properly be called a truck-mounted camper. Pretty innovative....:)
http://i41.tinypic.com/6ekg9c.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/2l9mvmb.jpg
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mr. ed
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01/11/12 04:43pm |
RV Lifestyle
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RE: Awning Problem
The fabric is not wrapping up tight, which causes the control latch to be in the wrong position.
If it takes less force to open awning and it does not want to close as quickly, my guess it that the rear spring might be broken, since that appears to be where the fabric looks like it is the loosest. Put a vice grip on the shaft at the rear support and see if you can rotate the shaft. If it moves in both directions easily the spring might be the problem. If the rear checks out, try the front shaft.
Dr. Quick, I don't know what you mean by "rear support". As far as I know there is only one spring at one end of the awning tube (the end with the latch). Are you trying to say there are springs at both ends? Thanks for your help...
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mr. ed
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01/10/12 05:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Awning Problem
ANY aftermarket straps/velcro/lights, ANYTHING not original on a Patio awning that is part of the roll up will cause the fabric to NOT roll up tight. So, make sure there is NOT ANY extra material or aftermarket do dads on the awning tube or fabric when extended. Doug
Never heard that before. The de-flappers do help with the wind but I don't see how they can affect awning tightness. I'm aware of many people using these devices and some utilize several de-flappers at a time as opposed to my two. I'm not saying your assessment is wrong but if that's the case I'll stop using them....:)
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mr. ed
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01/10/12 05:44pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Awning Problem
With the awning extended, try sliding the material towards the tighter side in the tube track an inch or two. Check the track first to make sure there isn't a screw installed to lock the awning in place. If there is, remove it before trying to slide the material. If that lets the material roll up more evenly, repeat the process and adjust as needed.
Dutch, you may have hit on something here. I've noticed that the awning material is NOT directly centered. I've found this out when installing my de-flappers. The Velcro straps barely reach on one side.
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mr. ed
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01/09/12 05:50pm |
Tech Issues
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