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#91
Livin Lite General Discussion / Re: 3500# axles on 14DB??
Last post by gzelna - September 23, 2023, 03:01:17 PM
Slow reply here.. Thanks Merlin, I will tear into the rear axle on the rig this winter (FL) when its tolerable to work outside, haha. I have been consistent about greasing them every 5 to 10k miles through the zerk fitting and not a full disassembly/repack. Have not blown a seal out yet- but as its a 2017 I probably need to replace the grease seals and do a full clean and repack. I'd estimate the trailer has 35k miles on it.
#92
Camping General Discussions / Re: Starlink
Last post by Chappy133 - September 23, 2023, 09:49:53 AM
Merlin,  I believe only the "roam" service gives you the ability to pause and unpause. Otherwise it is pretty straightforward to operate. Just link your app WiFi to "Stinky " when first set up.
#93
Camping General Discussions / Re: Starlink
Last post by Merlin - September 22, 2023, 10:39:55 PM
Chappy, Based on your notes and observations, I think I'll get into the Starlink system for use at my cabin. The Internet there now comes in via a very wimpy/iffy cell tower that's 12 miles away and blocked by trees. I even had to put up my own 50' tower with a Yagi antenna connected to a booster to get any reception at all.

Anyway, as I understand it from you, the RV Starlink service allows for on/off periods and even with a lower priority the speeds are fine. I have a clear view of the north sky from my cabin and lots of solar power in reserve for operation. We are there for 1-2 weeks at a time during the spring/summer/fall. Do you have any advice on setting up a Starlink system for Internet access (up and down) in a situation like mine?

As an aside, I'm not going to use it for my camper, so far as I know now. I just completed a 5700 mile 16 state trip and with the WeBoost Drive RV booster and both Verizon and AT&T connections available, we always had good Internet access in campgrounds.
#94
Camping General Discussions / Re: Starlink
Last post by Chappy133 - September 22, 2023, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Chappy133 on February 04, 2023, 08:14:19 AMDavid no meter with me to check with. Snow melt feature was turned off right after I got it. Also read on line that feature is "frying" cables due the heat feature cycling on too often.

I did find a no cut cable solution through ESTY. You can also build your own 12 volt solutions too. However having red green color blindness I can't do the wiring. Quite a few YouTube videos to walk one through the process.

I have been pleased with this. For a one night use this is quicker for setting up for me.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1469315359/easy-dc-12v-all-in-one-dc-power-supply
#95
Camplite and Bearcat Modifications / Re: Quiet Air Conditioning!
Last post by djsamuel - September 19, 2023, 02:13:03 PM
That's great. Thank you! We're pretty much sold in it. We've been camping since Labor Day and the Penguin II has been freezing up a bit and has leaked condensate due to a small crack in a housing cover that I was able to repair. Between that and the constant noise; we're ready for something quieter. Thanks again!
#96
News and Announcement / Re: New Method Attachment
Last post by Merlin - September 19, 2023, 02:08:28 PM
Thanks!
#97
Camplite and Bearcat Modifications / Re: Quiet Air Conditioning!
Last post by Merlin - September 19, 2023, 02:06:46 PM
If the power goes out while the unit is running, it starts back up in the same mode and temperature settings when the power comes back on. If the power outage is less than 2 minutes, it will wait 2 minutes before starting to save wear on the compressor, but it does start up.
#98
News and Announcement / New Method Attachment
Last post by Paul - September 19, 2023, 10:24:01 AM
I have noticed that some user are having trouble to attach picture. It changed slightly but it is still possible to do it. You can drag picture into your post or click where I highlighted to browse for it.
#99
Camplite and Bearcat Modifications / Re: Quiet Air Conditioning!
Last post by djsamuel - September 19, 2023, 09:42:09 AM
Thanks!
#100
Camplite and Bearcat Modifications / Re: Quiet Air Conditioning!
Last post by Merlin - September 18, 2023, 11:13:19 PM
I'll be happy to check tomorrow. We are home now with the shore power plugged in, so I can run a simple test for you. On the trip, I always turned off the unit before shutting off shorepower, so that would not be of help to your question.