2009 HDT Rally Presentations


Our location - Hutchinson Kansas - 10/4 - 10/9/2009 Presentations
An important part of the HDT Rally are the technical presentations where subject about HDT truck and other aspects of full-timing are discussed. All photos were taken by Larry Eberle
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	The eager attendees
	Mark Bruss led off with computer based presentations.
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	One topic was computer protection which led to a very good question and answer period of many general computer issues. A PDF of Mark's presentation at PC Protection
	Mark also did a presentation on how to optimize getting free Park Wi-Fi using external antennas and CPE (Customer Premises Equipment). A PDF of Mark's presentation at Enhanced Wi-Fi
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	Mark had the assist of wife Dale when he covered why a full-timer should consider on-line backup for their data. A PDF of Mark's presentation at Off-Site Backup
	We had Dane Lawrence, a tire rep from Kansas land tire to talk about tires..
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	Dane gave a great talk on the progress of the Goodyear G614 tires and alternative solutions.
	Jeremy, from Doonan Truck & Equipment, came to talk about air brakes and other truck systems.
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	Jeremy arrived in one of Kenny Doonan's toys, a Peterbilt pickup.
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	One of Jeremy's points was carrying an extra governor for the air compressor.
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	There was a discussion of spares to carry, especially when traveling to Alaska.

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	Jack Mayer did a multiple presentations on the subject of solar part and truck and RV wiring.
	One of the main point of Jack's presentations was to design a whole system, solar/wind generation. inverter/charger, and batteries first. The implementation of the system can then be done in stages.
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	Solar panels were discussed.
	Jack talked about solar charge controllers.
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	Batteries was a big subject.
	Wiring techniques was another of Jack's subjects.
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	Jack posted a PDF of his presentation at RV Electrical Presentation - HDT Rally 2009
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	A presentation by Rob Finch on wind turbine use on an RV was so exciting, that we did not take pictures during the presentation. Wind power, in addition to solar power. makes a lot of sense for RVers who like to boondock. There is wind when there is no sun.
	Rob's presentation is posted on Jack's Mayer's site at Wind Turbines - HDT Rally 2009.
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