Gerald
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Wow it does sound great !! LOL Im reminded of that old saying (and I know a lot of em ) “if it sounds too good to be true ” Well ,you know the rest. Its the thought that counts though ,lol
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when this refers to TV screen size, then it is probably true. I was able to go from 42 to 48 inches upfront and 22 to 32 inches in the back of the bus. No surgeries required. Both TV fit the existing openings.
However, the question is about converting an existing SD satellite to HD. Unless, the manufacturer offers an authorized upgrade path, I would not bother trying. The cost and time spent on trying the conversion is not worth it. Especially, since it is not just the LNB that would have to be changed, the control box would very likely need to be replaced, too.
I do still have a R6 dome on the roof which would work in conjunction with DirecTV. Never used it because it is not HD and I do not like the DirecTV subscription terms.
Instead, I added a Winegard Traveler SK 1000 with Dish HD service on a month to month RV service plan. Works super great. I said this before and will repeat myself. Once you watch in HD, you do not want anything else.
The Traveler cost me about $1150 and an additional $99 for the VIP211z control box. I had accumulated enough Amazon points, so that it was “free”. Installation is easy. You may have to run a new coax cable from the dish to the control box and a power cable from the dish to the Traveler power supply.
I would bet any attempt at upgrading older equipment would costs many hundreds of Dollars. That money is better spent buying a new dish with up-to-date technology.
cheers,
Ronald
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There’s no need to over think this. Set the hot water heater thermostat to 140 degrees, if adjustable. Add a mixing valve at the hot water heater. If you do this you can take your shower mixing valve and turn it to full hot. Most of the shower mixing valves are not thermostatic. They simply add cold water to the hot.
What make and model hot water heater do you have? If you only have one, maybe (hopefully) it has 2 heating elements.
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George is right it’s usually the board our RVAC board had jumpers all over the back of it from repairs ! Then we got it done right!
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Try #950079 a little over $500 at Prevost
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AL…
Larry just got a tickle when I threw the switch so I guess its got be 12V.
I think I will buy some LEDS now I know what I need…
By the way guys thanks so VERY much for all the offers to send me some spares, that’s what is just SO great about this site..
I LOVE PC !!
Cheers all,
Diane
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The whole problem could be in the dryer which essentially controls the compressor.
Can you reach it while in a CG. Yes.
First I am going to guess you can adjust your aux compressor cut out and cut in pressures. Get your aux air built up and try to raise the rear of the coach using the aux pressure as it is set. If the cut out pressure is too low to raise the rear of the coach, adjust the pressure to no more than 120. That will certainly raise the rear as high as it will go.
Then put supports under the body support points. If the ground beneath the coach is gravel or blacktop or thin concrete distribute the load with some planks. A good hydraulic jack with an adjutable center screw is a safe support. A Hydraulic jack that has been pumped up is not, but in an emergency that might have to do.
With the rear of the coach up, you can slide beneath the coach. Then you can sit up.
Here is what you have to recognize. With the key off and any automatic leveling feature off such as on an HWH system air is locked in your air bags. But anytime anyone goes under a coach and is working on the pneumatic system you are at risk. I don’t know your coach and here is where other Vantare owners need to jump in to make sure you are not going to have the suspension come down when you turn off the key. But if it does the chassis supports will be your safety device so take them very seriously. Do not get beneath the coach until the chassis is supported as a back up to the air bags.
If you are beneath the coach ALWAYS remember to not put yourself in the position where if the coach drops you are in a pinch point. Even with the suspension air locked in place and the chassis supports in place. There is a lot of height and room for you to sit up once under there.
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Granvil…
I emailed the seller and he assured me that it is 50/60HZ compatible… mine works flawlessly.. you can email SEAJET and he will tell you his works perfectly also. Not sure if Carl SAWBONZ got his installed before he left.
Hope this helps.
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Granvil, you sure yours isn’t already a microwave/convection oven ?
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Some shots of the process…..we love the new tile going in……
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SAWBONZ…
Karl, are you going to do it yourself and do the front one as well? Does your front TV drop down from the ceiling like mine?
Gil mentioned a soundbar? Don’t know where one could be installed in the front of my bus with the drop down?
How are you going to handle the Bose part of it?
Just looking ahead here.Cheers,
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Mark go ahead and post them here! gary
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I operate my mazerator at least 3-4 times a year to keep it working right, sort of like the generator neeeds to be run under load every chance you get! gary
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I don’t understand the 4V AC that you were looking for. What is that supposed to be? Self excitation voltage, some regulator voltage? Can’t be the main AC voltage for a working generator.
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Ha ha!! Asked Dave Matthews band how that worked out for them while in Chicago a few years ago! a bit pricey for them and a bit of a mess to the folks under the bridge ! just sayin..