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Good to hear that it worked for you. One note, TV signals are horizontally polarized, so you would get better reception if you turned the antenna 90 degrees so that the cord faces the bottom or top.

Here's a link to a comparison of the Batwing vs. Jack:
https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuse ... 171026.cfm

SCVJeff is a broadcast TV technician and used a spectrum analyzer for his test. The Jack didn't fare very well.

The biggest problem with an omnidirectional antenna is low gain. You have to be fairly close to the broadcast transmitter to receive a good signal. Another problem is multipath reception. In the old days this was called ghosting. If the antenna is receiving a strong signal that is reflected off some...

It appears the truck battery does not charge when we're plugged into AC. This is probably because I have not upgraded or repaired the house/truck battery electrical system. This is typical with most motorhomes. Some people install a device called a Trik-L-Start. Here's a link: https://www.lslproduc...

Here's a link to what I did: https://www.bornfreervclub.org/bulletin_board/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=3844&p=20832&hilit=led#p20394 The links for the LEDs are no longer valid. There are brighter LEDs available today. Here's one that is available that should work. https://www.ebay.com/itm/10X-Ca...

The article shows how to convert the existing overhead queen sized bed into two overhead twin sized beds. It will require a bit more work to convert the entertainment center into a bed. Here's a couple pictures of the entertainment center in a 2004: https://i.imgur.com/cdwZ2Kj.jpg https://i.imgur.co...

My main concern is ride quality. Here's a link to a test comparison: http://www.motorhome.com/tech/diy/shock-therapy-rv-shock-absorber-test/ The test was done on a Class A and is a bit dated. The test states that the Koni FSD shocks were a harsher ride than the Bilstein. Right now I'm leaning toward...

This article in Coach Modifications about converting to twin beds may give you some insight:
https://www.bornfreervclub.org/bulletin ... =14&t=1550

I've got almost 100k miles on my coach and figure it's time for new shocks. I'm trying to decide between Bilstein or Monroe. Available at RockAuto: $47.79 MONROE 555010 Magnum RV Load Adjusting Rear $48.79 MONROE 555031 Magnum RV Front $91.79 BILSTEIN 33176840 Rear $91.79 BILSTEIN 33187563 Front Bil...

The heat behind the circuit breaker may be from your converter. If the breaker feels warm, this may indicate a loose connection or a bad breaker. Screws do loosen up so you need to check that all your wiring connections are tight. There should be a metal plate that holds the breakers in place. Remov...

Bill, I have not updated my converter. Since I'm seldom plugged in or run my generator, that's not high on my list. First on my list is a new charge controller for my solar. I have read your article on replacing the converter and plan on doing it at some point. Anybody contemplating lithium should n...

My situation isn't typical. I spend 6 months in Florida and stay at primitive campsites. These sites are free and none have hookups. I keep my batteries charged with solar. My biggest problem is getting my batteries up to 100% charge. If lead-acid batteries are not regularly charged fully they will ...

I just noticed that Amazon is selling the same Renogy battery for the same price as Walmart. https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Lithium-Iron-Phosphate-Battery/dp/B07FDHRP45/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=renogy+batteries&qid=1554033034&s=gateway&sr=8-3 One advantage of purchasing from Walmart is you can...

Would 2 fit? I think they are 14x6.1x10.6 inches. Two would fit in my battery tray. My tray measures 12-3/4 wide by 14-1/4 deep. I currently have two golf cart batteries and I have about an inch of clearance above my battery terminals. I just ordered one yesterday and expected delivery is April 4 t...

I thought I'd start a new topic since bornnorm's thread is getting quite lengthy and diverse. Thank's Norm for the link to the Renogy lithium batteries. https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Lithium-Iron-Phosphate-Battery-Applications/dp/B07KQSRNQ7/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6CX5B0FR...