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- fred heath
  
  Posted 4 hours ago (edited)
  
  How Reliable is an Online Speedometer for Measuring Speed in My Toyota Motorhome on Long Road Trips?
  
  I use my old garmin gps as an electronic speedometer. There’s a slight lag when you first start moving but functions perfectly.
  
  It doesn’t require any airtime or roaming minutes like a cell phone would. And depending on the age of the internal maps, can show food and gas stops.
  
  My speedometer cable broke years ago. Easier to use the garmin than replacing the cable. The garmin is accurate. I verify every time I pass a radar speed sign.
  
  Many people don’t realize on the garmin if you touch the vehicle speed icon on the home screen, it switches the entire view screen to a huge digital speedometer with resettable trip.
  
  The great thing is it costs nothing to operate and leaves your cell phone free for other things.
  
  I only mention “garmin” as that’s the brand I’ve always used.
  
  You can find them used on FB marketplace for about $20-25.
  Edited 2 hours ago by fred heath
- V6 Seabreeze 92
  
  Posted 5 hours ago
  
  Bathroom sink issue
  
  It took me a while to get back on the sink issue. Taking Fred's idea of bigger drain I used bathtub drain salvaged from my home bathroom remodel project. Finally finished it. It is working fine. See photos. Sorry, could not attach photos in the right sequence. You get the idea.
- JianTirtzah
  
  Posted 5 hours ago
  
  How Reliable is an Online Speedometer for Measuring Speed in My Toyota Motorhome on Long Road Trips?
  
  Hi everyone! I’m planning some long road trips in my Toyota motorhome and was wondering about using an online speedometer as an additional tool for monitoring my speed.
  
  I recently came across an online speedometer tool that claims to use GPS technology to measure and display your current speed accurately, offering a speed tracking tool for any vehicle in real-time. These tools work by connecting to GPS satellites and calculating your speed based on your movement across distances. Unlike traditional speedometers, which are linked to the vehicle’s mechanics, an online speedometer can provide an additional layer of real-time information, independent of the car’s systems.
  
  I’ve heard good things about them, but I’m curious if anyone here has tried using one during their travels, especially for longer drives in Toyota motorhomes.
  
  I drive a 1987 Toyota Dolphin, which handles great, but I know these motorhomes aren’t always the fastest on the road, and having an extra speed tracking tool could be helpful. I already use the vehicle's built-in speedometer, but sometimes I wonder if it's giving me the most accurate readings, especially when going up steep inclines or driving in areas with poor road conditions. Do you think an online speedometer could be a good addition, particularly when exploring different terrains?
  
  I’m curious about a few things before relying on it for my upcoming trip:
  
  How does it perform in areas with limited GPS reception? Many of the places I plan to visit, like national parks or rural areas, tend to have spotty signal coverage. Has anyone noticed a drop in accuracy when GPS reception isn’t the best?
  Does it drain your phone battery quickly? I’d imagine having an online speedometer running for hours during a road trip could consume a fair amount of battery life. For those who have used one on long drives, did you find it necessary to keep your phone plugged in constantly, or is the battery drain manageable?
  How do they handle speed variations? For example, when I’m on a highway versus when I’m slowing down on back roads or stopping at campsites, does the online speedometer adjust quickly and accurately to changing speeds?
  How accurate is it compared to the motorhome's built-in speedometer? It would be interesting to hear if anyone has compared their Toyota motorhome’s stock speedometer with an online tool to see how well they match up. Do you find the online version more reliable or consistent?
  What about using it in conjunction with cruise control? I’ve been experimenting with cruise control in my Dolphin to make long stretches of driving more comfortable. If anyone else uses an online speedometer in combination with cruise control, I’d love to know how well it integrates and if it gives real-time updates as effectively as your dashboard.
  I’m planning on hitting the road soon, so any tips or advice on using an online speedometer with a Toyota motorhome would be greatly appreciated! I think it could be a helpful addition to my trip, but I want to make sure I’m prepared for any potential limitations or issues that could come up. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!