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Gary · Gary

I was researching satellite systems earlier today and ran across this unit. Was wondering if anyone out there has any knowledge or used this before. Seems like a decent alternative to a roof mount or tripod (although it could be used in that fashion also). http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/t...

alexsian · alexsian

Just FYI -- new unlimited data plan is now live on VirginMobile's website: http://j.mp/9iEJ3v

Dreamers · Dreamers

Yesterday, I visited our local AT&T store to inquire about Internet Air Cards. Well, I wasn't met with any encouragement at all. First the CR told me that if I was going to do anything besides just check my e-mail, like surf or download music, it wouldn't work. I told him we probably wouldn't be do...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

Hope I posted this in the right place... I know there will be at least one cable from the satellite dish into the 5er. I have heard that some people run it through a window, etc. and that there is a kit to mount on the exterior of the 5er to plug the cable in. How do you folks do it? Looking for for some methods...

Ckerr · Ckerr

Wasn't quite sure how to word the topic. We're looking at trading from our 5th wheel to a MH. In the meantime we plan to hit the road in our 5th wheel. One of the things we'd like to have in our next rv is a roof mounted satellite. However, one of the complaints people have is that they can't get reception...

Paul and Jo · Paul and Jo

Hi all ... newbie here (don't ALL sigh at once ... you might upset the balance of the Earth, and that's bad for all of us). Buying a new 5th wheeler (see signature) and will also be boondocking. So ... the very least I would need is a generator. Why would I need a $2,000 generator as opposed to a $1,000 genera...

Darrell and Judy · Darrell and Judy

The manufacturers of the King Dome have developed a new over the air antenna called the Jack Antenna. Anyone out there using one? If so, is it an improvement over the Winegard Sensor antennas?

desertnurse · desertnurse

Getting ready to outfit our new home with satelite (horrible experiences with Comcast Cable over the last year). Does anyone feel strongly either way about Direct or Dish?

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

So this afternoon I have been working on setting up our HughesNet system. Fine. Got a signal of 29 and couldn't go any higher. Needed at least 31. Silly me, wrestled with elevation, etc. etc. until I finally gave up a bit ago. DUH. If I had looked in the manual (yet again) I would have noticed tha...

picolina · picolina

Hello, We just got our fifth wheel a month ago in Ohio and we live in Canada. When we piked it up on june 26th we stayed on a camping close to the dealer for 5 days to take care of small issues. One of them was the DVD player, the thing is that the picture jumps about every two or three seconds. The dealer chan...

Ckerr · Ckerr

I currently have a 3G aircard with Sprint that I use while traveling. I also have a plan that allows unlimited nationwide usage for right at $60 a month. Id like to set up a wireless network in the rv in prep for going fulltime, but seems I need to switch to a USB aircard. What I also gain if 4G coverage whe...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

We have a Sylvania flat-screen HDTV in the living room and a Prima monster (big baby) HDTV in the bedroom. Both came with the rig. We are hooked up via cable provided at the park to what I believe is a satellite system...DISH or DirecTV, etc. Any idea why the picture quality is sooooo much better in the...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I am terribly negligent with userid and password cautions, and have heard a lot lately about KeePass being able to safely manage passwords. I looked at their website and it is more technical than I want to get into. I thought I would ask if anyone on the forum uses it (or something like it), and particu...

vetrncwby · vetrncwby

I have a satellite dish that has 2 cables coming out of it. How do I connect it to the single satellite connection on the side of my 5er? It is a Dish Network 500. Thanks for any advice.

dreamjosie · dreamjosie

I am about to spring for the Motorola Droid with Verizon. I know Verizon supports their own tethering for $15 a month with 5 GB limit which is in addition to their $30 a month unlimited data plan that you must buy with the phone. Wouldn't I be better off (financially) not buying the $15 tethering plan, bu...

Amy · Amy

I realize there have been a number of posts on this topic, but none of them are particularly current, so I'll ask for help. I also realize from reading past posts that GPS units should only be used as a back-up tool when locating campgrounds. However, what we are most interested in is listed below: A uni...

K & E · K & E

We just today bought a second laptop for our fulltiming adventure and it came with Windows 7. Our other laptop has Vista. We have US Cellular cell service which tethers to our laptop for internet. We've been very satisfied with it so far although we haven't traveled too much. There is not a router sp...

bubbadan · bubbadan

I went to camping World today and bought four new sizzor type stabilizers and replaced my OEM light duty units. It took only about one hour and a half to complet the job. The defference in the movement of the TT is unbelievable. I can walk through the TT without the blinds moving. The TT is an 03 Jayco Kiwi T...

two travelers · two travelers

Is anyone using Dish TV on the road... I am not FT yet but we are spending the summer at a campground in our 5th wheel...I have called Dish TV twice now and have gotten different answers for the same 2questions... How much will it cost and how do I get it installed? I have an account with them and have two rec...

K & E · K & E

Does anyone have any experience using this program. We have a Garmin GPS, and are very happy with it. We have not done much traveling with the RV since we bought the Garmin. Microsoft is advertising that the 2010 version of Streets and Trips has a special feature just for RVers so you can plan a route t...

pinetree · pinetree

I have a verizon talk plan, I bought a cradlepoint ctr500 router, got online and instead of the page I wanted a page from verizon came up asking me to accept terms for mobile broadband at $49.99 -is there a cheaper way?

Postalpair · Postalpair

Has anyone heard of "Trucks Stop Plus"?? It is a template add on to Microsoft's Streets and Trips. My hubby found it on the internet, as we were thinking of buying the newer version of Streets and Trips. Any input would be apprecitated.....

dreamjosie · dreamjosie

Verizon is selling the Motorola Droid for $199.99 with 2 yr contract or contract extension. Granted I think they are offering a Buy One, Get One Free deal. But I just saw that phone at Walmart for Verizon service selling for $98.88. If I only want one phone, is there any reason not to buy it at Walmart?

wannabegone · wannabegone

I'm sure this has been covered many times but I did a search and came up with only 6 topics that didn't really answer my question. I am looking to get a Wilson booster. I have talked (well through email) with 2 separate places and I am more confused that I was when I started doing research. I have a LG CU400 an...

Acorn · Acorn

Has anyone used DirecTV's high-speed internet service? We currently use Verizon's MiFi Mobile Hotspot which works well, but it would be nice to get service right along with our tv reception. Can it be used traveling down the road (we have an in-motion dome satellite dish)? Thanks for your thought...

rclvnv · rclvnv

Hi. Although I've had cell phones since the only ones available were in a briefcase, (am I old, or what?)I'm afraid the technology has gotten away from me Since we are not yet full-timing, we haven't considered Direct TV for our current use just a few times a month. We will be on the road most of the sum...

bjoyce · bjoyce

-[url=http://rvinternetaccess.com/full-time-rver-reviews-palm-pre-plus-mobile-hotspot-service/]http://rvinternetaccess.com/full-time-rver-reviews-palm-pre-plus-mobile-hot...

K & E · K & E

We have started the fulltime lifestyle and are having problems getting DirecTV. When I called them to cancel our home subscription and go to mobile, they said they don't do that anymore. They referred me to Winegard or King Controls. All we want is a portable DirecTV antenna. I know there are peop...

DorisandDave · DorisandDave

http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25&products_id=1816

lb311 · lb311

http://winnieviews.blogspot.com/search/label/Mobile%20Produ...

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	Has anyone seen or used this? Satellite Systems (Preview) I was researching satellite systems earlier today and ran across this unit. Was wondering if anyone out there has any knowledge or used this before. Seems like a decent alternative to a roof mount or tripod (although it could be used in that fashion also). http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/t...	Gary	18	4342	08:30 PM Sep 1, 2010 by NorCal Dan
	VirginMobile no contract unlimited data for $40/mo (Preview) Just FYI -- new unlimited data plan is now live on VirginMobile's website: http://j.mp/9iEJ3v	alexsian	5	2186	12:47 PM Aug 26, 2010 by bjoyce
	Internet Service - HELP! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Yesterday, I visited our local AT&T store to inquire about Internet Air Cards. Well, I wasn't met with any encouragement at all. First the CR told me that if I was going to do anything besides just check my e-mail, like surf or download music, it wouldn't work. I told him we probably wouldn't be do...	Dreamers	85	9917	04:12 PM Aug 14, 2010 by Paul and Jo
	Satellite Cable into 5th Wheel (Preview) Hope I posted this in the right place... I know there will be at least one cable from the satellite dish into the 5er. I have heard that some people run it through a window, etc. and that there is a kit to mount on the exterior of the 5er to plug the cable in. How do you folks do it? Looking for for some methods...	TxYellowRose	15	13126	11:28 AM Aug 13, 2010 by Delaine and Lindy
	Alternative to roof mounted satellite (Preview) Wasn't quite sure how to word the topic. We're looking at trading from our 5th wheel to a MH. In the meantime we plan to hit the road in our 5th wheel. One of the things we'd like to have in our next rv is a roof mounted satellite. However, one of the complaints people have is that they can't get reception...	Ckerr	10	11802	09:46 AM Aug 13, 2010 by Delaine and Lindy
	Generator / Inverter / Batteries (Preview) Hi all ... newbie here (don't ALL sigh at once ... you might upset the balance of the Earth, and that's bad for all of us). Buying a new 5th wheeler (see signature) and will also be boondocking. So ... the very least I would need is a generator. Why would I need a $2,000 generator as opposed to a $1,000 genera...	Paul and Jo	28	11307	03:58 PM Aug 11, 2010 by Paul and Jo
	"Jack" TV Antenna (Preview) The manufacturers of the King Dome have developed a new over the air antenna called the Jack Antenna. Anyone out there using one? If so, is it an improvement over the Winegard Sensor antennas?	Darrell and Judy	1	2499	11:03 AM Aug 9, 2010 by TXRVr
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	Laughing At and Kicking Myself! (Preview) So this afternoon I have been working on setting up our HughesNet system. Fine. Got a signal of 29 and couldn't go any higher. Needed at least 31. Silly me, wrestled with elevation, etc. etc. until I finally gave up a bit ago. DUH. If I had looked in the manual (yet again) I would have noticed tha...	TxYellowRose	1	1770	10:40 PM Jul 31, 2010 by bjoyce
	Need help dvd please (Preview) Hello, We just got our fifth wheel a month ago in Ohio and we live in Canada. When we piked it up on june 26th we stayed on a camping close to the dealer for 5 days to take care of small issues. One of them was the DVD player, the thing is that the picture jumps about every two or three seconds. The dealer chan...	picolina	6	2432	03:42 PM Jul 27, 2010 by The Bear II
	Estimating Data Usage (Preview) I currently have a 3G aircard with Sprint that I use while traveling. I also have a plan that allows unlimited nationwide usage for right at $60 a month. Id like to set up a wireless network in the rv in prep for going fulltime, but seems I need to switch to a USB aircard. What I also gain if 4G coverage whe...	Ckerr	6	4510	10:04 AM Jul 27, 2010 by rjenkins
	Cable TV Picture Quality (Preview) We have a Sylvania flat-screen HDTV in the living room and a Prima monster (big baby) HDTV in the bedroom. Both came with the rig. We are hooked up via cable provided at the park to what I believe is a satellite system...DISH or DirecTV, etc. Any idea why the picture quality is sooooo much better in the...	TxYellowRose	2	1817	11:08 AM Jul 24, 2010 by NorCal Dan
	KeePass (Preview) I am terribly negligent with userid and password cautions, and have heard a lot lately about KeePass being able to safely manage passwords. I looked at their website and it is more technical than I want to get into. I thought I would ask if anyone on the forum uses it (or something like it), and particu...	gypsy97	5	2638	04:19 AM Jul 22, 2010 by Sammy
	Satellite connection on my 5er (Preview) I have a satellite dish that has 2 cables coming out of it. How do I connect it to the single satellite connection on the side of my 5er? It is a Dish Network 500. Thanks for any advice.	vetrncwby	4	1810	08:08 AM Jul 11, 2010 by vetrncwby
	Motorola Droid, Tethering and Windows 7 (Preview) I am about to spring for the Motorola Droid with Verizon. I know Verizon supports their own tethering for $15 a month with 5 GB limit which is in addition to their $30 a month unlimited data plan that you must buy with the phone. Wouldn't I be better off (financially) not buying the $15 tethering plan, bu...	dreamjosie	13	3693	11:14 AM Jul 10, 2010 by bjoyce
	GPS Unit - Help with purchase (Preview) I realize there have been a number of posts on this topic, but none of them are particularly current, so I'll ask for help. I also realize from reading past posts that GPS units should only be used as a back-up tool when locating campgrounds. However, what we are most interested in is listed below: A uni...	Amy	11	2702	09:11 AM Jul 10, 2010 by rjenkins
	How Does Windows 7 work as Wi-Fi? (Preview) We just today bought a second laptop for our fulltiming adventure and it came with Windows 7. Our other laptop has Vista. We have US Cellular cell service which tethers to our laptop for internet. We've been very satisfied with it so far although we haven't traveled too much. There is not a router sp...	K & E	6	3499	05:41 PM Jul 7, 2010 by K & E
	Unbelievable (Preview) I went to camping World today and bought four new sizzor type stabilizers and replaced my OEM light duty units. It took only about one hour and a half to complet the job. The defference in the movement of the TT is unbelievable. I can walk through the TT without the blinds moving. The TT is an 03 Jayco Kiwi T...	bubbadan	0	1803	06:17 PM Jul 2, 2010 by bubbadan
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	Microsoft Streets and Trips (Preview) Does anyone have any experience using this program. We have a Garmin GPS, and are very happy with it. We have not done much traveling with the RV since we bought the Garmin. Microsoft is advertising that the 2010 version of Streets and Trips has a special feature just for RVers so you can plan a route t...	K & E	7	2373	12:24 PM Jun 27, 2010 by TXRVr
	verizon wants to sign me to mobile broadband-$49.99 (Preview) I have a verizon talk plan, I bought a cradlepoint ctr500 router, got online and instead of the page I wanted a page from verizon came up asking me to accept terms for mobile broadband at $49.99 -is there a cheaper way?	pinetree	1	2098	07:49 PM Jun 18, 2010 by bjoyce
	Truck Stop Plus template for Streets and Trips (Preview) Has anyone heard of "Trucks Stop Plus"?? It is a template add on to Microsoft's Streets and Trips. My hubby found it on the internet, as we were thinking of buying the newer version of Streets and Trips. Any input would be apprecitated.....	Postalpair	2	4823	09:12 AM Jun 13, 2010 by bjoyce
	Droid, where to buy? (Preview) Verizon is selling the Motorola Droid for $199.99 with 2 yr contract or contract extension. Granted I think they are offering a Buy One, Get One Free deal. But I just saw that phone at Walmart for Verizon service selling for $98.88. If I only want one phone, is there any reason not to buy it at Walmart?	dreamjosie	7	1910	07:37 AM Jun 6, 2010 by Gandalf
	Wilson Phone Booster (Preview) I'm sure this has been covered many times but I did a search and came up with only 6 topics that didn't really answer my question. I am looking to get a Wilson booster. I have talked (well through email) with 2 separate places and I am more confused that I was when I started doing research. I have a LG CU400 an...	wannabegone	2	2832	07:04 PM May 31, 2010 by wannabegone
	High Speed Internet via DirectTV (Preview) Has anyone used DirecTV's high-speed internet service? We currently use Verizon's MiFi Mobile Hotspot which works well, but it would be nice to get service right along with our tv reception. Can it be used traveling down the road (we have an in-motion dome satellite dish)? Thanks for your thought...	Acorn	1	2151	10:18 PM May 30, 2010 by bjoyce
	Very low tech RV'er needs internet help (Preview) Hi. Although I've had cell phones since the only ones available were in a briefcase, (am I old, or what?)I'm afraid the technology has gotten away from me Since we are not yet full-timing, we haven't considered Direct TV for our current use just a few times a month. We will be on the road most of the sum...	rclvnv	4	2013	09:37 AM May 30, 2010 by bjoyce
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