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Re: TV / Cable System Upgrades
Thanks to all, lots of good information. Yes, I have a cable port in my 30-amp power cord box, never would have found it without the feedback. Thanks! Some clarification, yes, the tv is a brand new NAXA AC/DC that is meant for RVs, and is equipped for both cable and antennae feed. When I was at the RV park I went up on the roof to undo the cable from the batwing antennae, then hooked the parks cable directly to the RV cable (that the batwing would be hooked into) that enters the RV and terminates in the wall jack inside behind the front tv compartment. I now see this was nuts! That said, the internal batwing pre-amp was not on (the wall jacks two-way switch was positioned so that the led light was not on). The tv was able to scan the cable systems channels, but the picture was so distorted and fuzzy it was unwatchable. I then bypassed the whole internal RV system and hooked a cable directly from the RV parks cable port to the back of my tv and that worked great. I don't have the ability to test it at home, but my question is this: does the RVs cable port inside the 30-amp power cord box provide a simple direct connection to the internal cable ports and thus to the tv? Or am I to expect the same distorted picture. I guess I will find out on our next stay at an RV park with cable hookup. Also, I am woefully ignorant about this: do the over the air digital channels (accessible thru the batwing) broadcast your popular networks such as nbc, abc, cbs? I figure they would not have channels like ESPN. I also saw suggestions as to replacing the wall jack assembly with a newer Sensar IV assembly which I may do if I want to use the batwing antennae. Also saw the suggestion to upgrade the RVs cable wire itself, but that would be a difficult process as it is all buried in the walls. Not sure I want to tackle that one.376Views0likes0CommentsTV / Cable System Upgrades
Hey fellow travelers.. Lots of help on this site, so maybe some ideas on this. Watching tv in my 1994 Winnabago Brave has not been high priority but as we travel further and longer... The system is original, with the interior wiring getting the signal from the bat wing antennae.nthe tv, however, is a new nexus which has good marks for RV, truck, etc, with all the bells and whistles as to comparability with 12 volt systems. When I tried to use the tv recently at an RV park, I unhooked the cable from the bat wing and put it into the cable at the park. Didn't work, just fuzzy channels after going thru the televisions cable download process. When I got home I investigated further and see that 1) removing the cable wall socket, it's way more then a simple connection of cable. There is a circuit board involved, and an on/off switch which I failed to even engage at the RV park. There are three cables coming into the system. One from the batwing and two probably feeding interior systems. 2) I never tried to turn the wall switch on when I was at the RV park. Didn't even see it. Question is, this technology is really old. Would I be best off just by passing it all by putting a cable splitter on the cable entering the RV from the batwing? I don't know what the over the air channels offer thru the batwing but I could probably put an A/B switch on the cable feed to go between a cable Chanel system or the batwing feed. Any thoughts of what to do to come into 2017 technology?2.5KViews0likes9CommentsDrivers seat head and neck suooprt
After driving long hours in my 94 Winnabago Brave my neck and back are sore because the seat has no real head/neck support, top of the seat back is below the drivers neck. Anyone experienced this with older model RVs and any suggestions for it? Thanks in advance.1.4KViews0likes4CommentsRe: Norcold works on AC not propane
I took the fridge propane burner unit off, sanded any rust, cleaned and blew it out with compressed air. I knew the minute I fired it back up that that was the issue, now works great. Flame considerably larger, hotter, even louder. I should have done this before but thought blowing it out with a straw was enough. No. I am still kinda new to this but learning all the time. Did all those other maintenance things on the fridge cooling so I should be good. Thanks for all the feedback.341Views0likes0CommentsRe: Norcold works on AC not propane
I did remove the upper access panel to try to remove the interior baffle in the propane flu but it wouldn't come up and out, would wiggle but could not lit it up. The fins looked fine, no real dirt or nests. Cleaned the flu best as I could from the top and from the bottom with a stiff wire to remove carbon, but not really much came out the bottom. Kept the burner covered doing this. Blew off the propane burner orifice with a straw. Did a fuse continuity check on both fuses, both OK. It's very puzzling. Works great on AC, propane burner fires right up. Looks to be a good steady blue flame with just the lightest trace of orange in the middle. It's either not a hot enough flame or the heat transfer is not taking place as it should. Just got back from an extended trip to Yellowstone, other than this issue all went great. I know high altitude can affect some propane systems but now back to near sea level and still no cooling on propane. ??341Views0likes0CommentsNorcold works on AC not propane
Hi all I know this is a popular topic, but here it goes again... My 93 Winnie Norcold fridge works great on AC, but not propane. I can clearly see a nice shaped blue flame thru the inspection port, but it simply doesn't cool. The AC freezes ice! This is a simple system that requires heat to boil the ammonia nitrate solution so I am thinking it is simply not generating sufficient heat. Last time I used the propane back in January it worked great. What am I missing? Thanks in advance!2.5KViews0likes8CommentsRe: Seattle to Banff Campsites, advice?
My Oh My, some excellent routes and suggestions on the Canada trip. Thanks so much, my itinerary will be so much better with this. I really like the idea of the ferry ride, not just to avoid the Kootenay Pass (tho that's a plus) but just to be doing something unique. Nothing like local knowledge to enhance a trip. Thanks to all!719Views0likes0CommentsNevada Route 93
Does anyone have some feedback on taking Route 93 from Twin Falls, Idaho, south thru Nevada to end up at Penaca, then 319 east to Cedar City, Utah. It looks pretty desolate on the map, just looking for options to get to Zion NP from Oregon. Traveling in a 24' Motorhome, no toad, and may need a campsite en route. It has a couple of mountain passes, too. I just recall last time we traveled in Nevada en route to Carson City, it was pretty desolate. Thanks for any info.5.7KViews0likes13CommentsRe: Seattle to Utah via Route 20, Oregon
Headed out early/mid September. Eventually end up in Zion, giving four days from Olympia to Zion, should be enough to make it comfortable. Some good advice on this forum. Probably take Oregon 26 E and avoid Nevada altogether. Likely stay on interstate highways thru Utah to end up in Zion, but open to doing a back route if it's not too much longer.501Views0likes0Comments
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