new-to-rving
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| 05 Jan 2008 08:11 PM |
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Maybe adding scanned pages for trouble shooting and specs on different items, I have some owner's manuals installation guides and chassis manuals for chevy p30 and work horse, Like your DIY section , maybe a reference guide, i tryed to post some in the browse area but were too large. |
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COOPERHAWK
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| 06 Jan 2008 07:57 AM |
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I am sure Steve will want them. Just wait til he answers and tells you where to send them.
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
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Steven T Webster
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| 06 Jan 2008 02:30 PM |
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Yes. Let me ask you, when you scan them....what format are they in "images" or "PDF"...this will effect how we store and display them on the site. |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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new-to-rving
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| 06 Jan 2008 03:24 PM |
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THE SCANS I HAVE ARE IN JPEG IMAGE. USING MICROSOFT OFFICE 2003 IF THIS HELPS. I UPLOADED ONE IN OLD BUT GOOD GALLERY, COACHMEN FLOORPLANS.
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Steven T Webster
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| 06 Jan 2008 04:45 PM |
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If you wouldn't mind emailing me a few pages I would like to try something that would make it available and online to registered members. |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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Steven T Webster
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| 06 Jan 2008 07:18 PM |
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Let me know what you guys think about this idea: http://www.thisoldrv.com/Manuals/Ki...Steps.aspx You can "turn" the page by gabbing the corner and "turning" the page with your mouse. |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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new-to-rving
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| 06 Jan 2008 07:29 PM |
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that's cool, your gunna think i'm a pain but can they be printed ? I think stuff like this is what can help with all the gremlins, this one help me find an open circuit internally in the motor of mine. |
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Steven T Webster
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| 06 Jan 2008 08:10 PM |
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Ideally...manuals would be in PDF format...but most member don't have the software to so this...so what I can do is make on "online manual" and then allow people to download the manual images (in a zip file)....check out the page again and tell me what you think.
And thanks for sending the images. |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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new-to-rving
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| 06 Jan 2008 08:46 PM |
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YES! works good, seems that will work great, 1st to check out and then print as needed, just maybe give info. on how to in intro area. like me many people don't know what to do, had to ask my 12year old to remind how to scan and create files. |
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Steven T Webster
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| 06 Jan 2008 08:55 PM |
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I agree. If this works for member then I can setup each manual in a directory. I can tell you I've spent a lot of time looking for manuals so creating a repository would be terrific. I'll post the other one you sent me. Thanks! |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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rnr42005
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| 07 Jan 2008 11:52 AM |
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we have all the manuals for a 86 pace arrow and the equipment that was factory installed. also, have hmh leveling system and several other after-market applications.
just let me know HOW to do what you need and will be glad to provide the info.
we are operating on VISTA, so we are slow with how things work........so different from xp!!!!!!
richard
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Steven T Webster
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| 07 Jan 2008 01:05 PM |
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Awesome! I'm hoping we can create the ultimate library for people looking for some of these long lost manuals. I don't really have an automatic way worked out yet...but for now here is what is working
Scan in your manuals
Email me either a series of jpg images (one for each page) or a PDF of the entire manual (they must be jpgs).
I'll do the rest.
Ideally, the images would be named and numbered in order (PaceArrow1.jpg, Pacearrow2.jpg)
In time perhaps we can even scan in manauls for those that don't have scanners. I guess people could mail me documents, I scan them and create the online manuals....or of we had some volunteers then they could help with this effort too. |
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Steven Webster
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elbundi
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| 08 Jan 2008 10:07 AM |
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If you would like I can created PDF's using Adobe's Creative suite. Send me a link to the zipped files and a place for me to return the document. I can host it on my personal pages until you get your attachment module setup.
I intend to scan in my owners manual (during lunch breaks :) ) but I do not have the service manual. Spoke with Helen Davis Secretarial Services and they have one for 80's Airstream motorhomes. However at $100 plus $10 shipping I would like better quality than a photocopy. Apparently it's 400+ pages and would take some time to scan all pages, correct and align them.
However, I wouldn't mind a mini road trip to whoever has one that would like to get a digital copy. |
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COOPERHAWK
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| 09 Jan 2008 08:54 AM |
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I have the manuals and they are very large. Where do you live? When I get time we have a high speed scanner and I will scan them in and make them available. |
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
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COOPERHAWK
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| 09 Jan 2008 09:03 AM |
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Okay, I see you live in Georgia. Doubt if you want a short trip to Minnesoooota in the winter time. I will get them scanned when I get time. I know, I know, I'm retired. You don't know what busy is til you retire and are available to do all these "Honey does". and things your friends and your children have planned for you. I want to educate everyone again about some free software on the web called "Open Office" It will do everything "Word" does and what's more and its free. They only ask that if you like it you make a donation. It is being developed by a consortium of colleges and Universities accross the country. Down load it at OpenOffice.org. I use this program for all my documents. |
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
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elbundi
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| 09 Jan 2008 12:51 PM |
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I took the time to scan in my owners manual this morning in between building a MySQL database. Two mind numbingly repetitive processes but each providing good results :) After scanning the first few pages i took the pages out of the ring binder as keeping the image straight was kinda tricky. A high speed scanner will help, but it will still take a while. ever polished an airstream? you'll stay clean tho. 1985 Airstream Motorhome Owners Manual (updated) i concur, OpenOffice is a wonderful package for those needing office software. The Gimp ( gimp.org) another open source project is great if you need image manipulation software. ps. i like the fancy page flip thing on the Kiwee Steps manual (see above) neat |
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elbundi
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| 09 Jan 2008 12:53 PM |
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the bolded link above is a 17MB pdf |
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COOPERHAWK
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| 09 Jan 2008 05:42 PM |
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I also am very fond of Gimp and another one I like for free is Paint.net. With these three programs you can create any document, image, or movie you like. All are being developed by the Univercities and they are free for the downloading. They only ask for a donation if you like them. They also update themselves when new revisions are available. Don't worry about a thing. They are the real thing and not some sort of scam. |
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
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allthingsclassic
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| 09 Jan 2008 05:49 PM |
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elbundi thanks. I also have a 85 345 and don't have any of the manuals so thanks for helping out I owe you one.
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Brian Paden
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Steven T Webster
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| 09 Jan 2008 06:04 PM |
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So what about this. If I setup each manual with a five - ten page "intro" (like the Kiwee manual) then make the entire manual file downloadable from the site do you think this would work?
I think would be a lot eaier than displaying the entire manual online and since most people would like download and "print" the manual the amazon style "sneek peek" feaure might be enough to get an idea for the content. |
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream Classic 345
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