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WheelDweller · WheelDweller

I've been writing articles that will help someone get a computer onboard for anyone who wants. In this article we see how to get it done, on the cheap. This one talks about mounting, cooling, and powering a machine of your own. Future articles are underway to show a vehicular wireless mechanism, the se...

WheelDweller · WheelDweller

There's a lot of talk about everything from salt shakers shaped like ears of corn to the kind of black water hoses that get used on the road. But I'd like to bring up something else that deserves to share that journey with you: Linux. Nothing, except perhaps the smile of a pretty lady, is both free and wort...

WheelDweller · WheelDweller

While I wanted to detail the creation of an onboard computer first, I'm not ready with the article. Still, time keeps ticking by, and I felt I had to post something. The seemingly-hard part of using a computer to control things in your RV is made TONS easier with a new sensor technology made by Dallas Se...

WheelDweller · WheelDweller

An article over at Hack-A-Day got me to thinking more in-depth about vehicular hardware; onboard computershttp://hackaday.com/2009/09/03/ubuntu-9-04-on-kindle-2/

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I have a standard DirecTV box in my RV and would like to upgrade to a DVR. My home DVR has two cables running to it from the dish on the roof, in my WB Journey, there is only on cable running from my roof mounted dome. My question is will a DVR work? I am guessing the home DVR twin cables are for the DVR to be able...

Tylersamma · Tylersamma

We have a Wilson Antenna/Booster for our cell phones and air card. It is well past time to update our devices, but we cannot find anything with external antennas. Have any of you folks located anything lately? We may have to upgrade the booster to wireless, but we have had such good results with the o...

Luvglass · Luvglass

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/technology/personaltech/07pogue.html?_r=1&nl=tech&emc=techa1

Racerguy · Racerguy

Could someone with computer knowledge tell me why in the particular park we are in I get 4 bars on my laptop but my wifes same brand same age laptop only gets 2 bars?We are using park wi-fi. Hers is 802.11g wireless and mine is 802.11a/b/g. wireless.Any thing short of buying her a new computer I can do to g...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I use a desktop that has Microsoft XP, and a laptop with Microsoft Vista. I prefer the desktop, but while I am workamping this summer I won't have internet access except possibly if I can find a hotspot somewhere along the road to town. Because of that I need my laptop, much as I hate it and Vista. I tur...

Wait for me · Wait for me

We are looking into a mini laptop and wonder if anyone has any suggestions or warnings based on their experiences. Not so much the HD or RAM type of stuff, but the easy to miss type things. For instance I know I don't like the right shift key on the Eeee my husband uses for work on the road. I had no idea som...

Serengeti2001 · Serengeti2001

We saw this on the web, and we went to the local Verizon store. You can get a 15% discount and an even larger discount on accessories. We had no problem when we were there. If you are a veteran and use Verizon telephone service, if you take your DD 214 (discharge) to any Verizon company store (not a franch...

Tony and Eileen · Tony and Eileen

Has anyone used or heard of VPN by WiTopia? I'm looking for a secure connection on my laptop when we travel. I do not have an aircard. I use ESET Nod32 antivirus, spam and firewall and have had no problems. Any info. would be appreciated! Thanks, Eileen & Tony

thebearII · thebearII

I just went on the 3G Store website and ran across a posting that indicated 3G Store is unable to offer any Verizon products and services at this time. Anyone know why ? I didn't have time to investigate.

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I am still a bit confused about what racks up the data usage on my air card. If I go to someone's web album and look at their photos, does this increase my usage? Does it use more of "whatever" than merely reading their blog? And lastly, if a person adds a lot of pictures to their blog (not in a s...

thebearII · thebearII

This weekend I decided to try and solve a recurring problem when using our older HP Laptop (came from factory with wireless adaptor) through our Cradlepoint 1000 router with Verizon aircard. The coneection to the wireless network was very poor or non-existent. Yet when we use the new Acer netb...

thebearII · thebearII

I have a possible opportunity to move into a new position with the company I work for. I will be able to work from my home office, which also would mean I can travel and work from the RV as often as possible. Here's my question- For those that now have or have had a Verizon AirCard and travel around the US,...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I recently posted about how the hundreds of photos on my desktop system might be slowing down the computer. I decided to move them all to CD's, as I had been advised that CD's are a much more permanent storage solution than are flash drives. In my eagerness to get started I bought 100 CD's plus cases thi...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

While I've posted on another topic about my slow-as-molasses system, I'm beginning to wonder if it has something to do with loading photos, such as I do to my blog, plus I keep lots of them in folders on my desktop. I have taken all the steps I can think of - clear many of the cookies, defrag system, run dis...

Racerguy · Racerguy

When using a Verizon 727 or 760 modem can they be set up to operate both thru a Router or plugged directly into the laptop? I understand you can't run vz access or do updates through the router. We each have our own laptop and would use the router most of the time but would like the ability to just plug in to o...

Barb Reeves · Barb Reeves

DirecTV has informed me that my request for Distance Network Service has been denied. DirecTV told me to call the networks and ask them for their reason for denying me service. Has anyone else been down this road and how should I handle this to get service when I'm not in my 'home' territory?? Barb

gypsy97 · gypsy97

Does anyone have a problem with Firefox, specifically getting Page Load Error and Address Not Found messages? I seem to do relatively ok accessing an internet address early in the day, but the longer I have the computer on the harder it is to access a site. Sometimes I will hit the Try Again box sever...

TopCat · TopCat

I've done some searching here on the forum and it seems like the overall consensus, if you don't mind spending premium dollars, is that the newer Garmin Nuvi's (200,500,700 and 800 series) are the best bets for your money. The higher series have more bells & whistles. Clear visuals, great "...

rwarner22 · rwarner22

Some of those 'good deals' may be repos. The question is -- what RV dealers get repos? Anyone know how to find them on the internet? Do you know of any RV dealers? At the recent Wash DC/Dulles Expo RV show I heard a guy talk about King RV in Fredericksburg VA. Sure enough! We called and ended up going dow...

JoelandLouise · JoelandLouise

I have just installed our new digital converter for the TV in our motor home. Everything was working great at the last campground we were in, but once we checked in here, things have changed. In adjusting the antenna signal we started out at 68-70 and the channels came up wonderfully. Then about 10 m...

dgorila1 · dgorila1

Check out the link below. They are one of many dealers that sell FTA (Free-To-Air) satellite systems. All you pay for is the equipment and you're set, no monthly fees. There are a long list of satellites in orbit that let you pick up their programs for free. I believe there is a list of the channels on this...

Thunder · Thunder

Hello everyone, I can not yet afford a kingdome or automatic signal finder for dish network or direct tv. I bought a basic tripod. Are there any tools or gadgets that work for any of you to get setup and watching TV quickly?

rwarner22 · rwarner22

We have been asked if we were going to rent a Class A before we made a commitment to become full timers. We briefly checked into it, but we decided not to. Did you rent a Class A first? How long? Was it worth it? Did it change your mind about full timing? Randy www.warnerrvnews.blogspot.com

rwarner22 · rwarner22

Pam and I are looking to go Full Time in the June time frame. In the meantime we have been looking at new and used RVs. One were were intested in (2007 Tiffin Phaeton) showed up on Oodle.com. I followed through and got a return email from the seller. The long and short of it was, over the course of about 17 d...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I have found a workamping job for the summer at Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern CA. I will be at a remote campground in the NE part of the park. I have made a list of questions to ask the Administrator, including the internet and cell phone service. I will be using an aircard so I'm thinking if...

gypsy97 · gypsy97

I have been using wi fi at campgrounds since leaving NY (I'm now in CA). I had to pay for it three different nights, and there was only one night out of 18 where it wasn't available. I thought I would get an air card along with the necessary router & other accessories once I got settled into a routine a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Getting your own onboard computer setup (Preview) I've been writing articles that will help someone get a computer onboard for anyone who wants. In this article we see how to get it done, on the cheap. This one talks about mounting, cooling, and powering a machine of your own. Future articles are underway to show a vehicular wireless mechanism, the se...	WheelDweller	1	1680	03:06 PM Sep 22, 2009 by GENECOP
	Linux (Preview) There's a lot of talk about everything from salt shakers shaped like ears of corn to the kind of black water hoses that get used on the road. But I'd like to bring up something else that deserves to share that journey with you: Linux. Nothing, except perhaps the smile of a pretty lady, is both free and wort...	WheelDweller	4	1320	10:49 AM Sep 20, 2009 by WheelDweller
	Do-it-Yourself series: Sensor Network (Preview) While I wanted to detail the creation of an onboard computer first, I'm not ready with the article. Still, time keeps ticking by, and I felt I had to post something. The seemingly-hard part of using a computer to control things in your RV is made TONS easier with a new sensor technology made by Dallas Se...	WheelDweller	0	882	11:05 AM Sep 14, 2009 by WheelDweller
	Vehicular Hardware (Preview) An article over at Hack-A-Day got me to thinking more in-depth about vehicular hardware; onboard computershttp://hackaday.com/2009/09/03/ubuntu-9-04-on-kindle-2/	WheelDweller	6	1733	10:00 AM Sep 4, 2009 by WheelDweller
	Question about DVR hookup in my RV (Preview) I have a standard DirecTV box in my RV and would like to upgrade to a DVR. My home DVR has two cables running to it from the dish on the roof, in my WB Journey, there is only on cable running from my roof mounted dome. My question is will a DVR work? I am guessing the home DVR twin cables are for the DVR to be able...	Old Snipe	3	2575	09:43 AM Sep 1, 2009 by Old Snipe
	Cell Phones and External Antenna (Preview) We have a Wilson Antenna/Booster for our cell phones and air card. It is well past time to update our devices, but we cannot find anything with external antennas. Have any of you folks located anything lately? We may have to upgrade the booster to wireless, but we have had such good results with the o...	Tylersamma	3	1490	07:37 PM Aug 24, 2009 by Donna162
	New Technology (Preview) http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/07/technology/personaltech/07pogue.html?_r=1&nl=tech&emc=techa1	Luvglass	10	2437	08:50 AM Aug 22, 2009 by bjoyce
	wi-fi connection (Preview) Could someone with computer knowledge tell me why in the particular park we are in I get 4 bars on my laptop but my wifes same brand same age laptop only gets 2 bars?We are using park wi-fi. Hers is 802.11g wireless and mine is 802.11a/b/g. wireless.Any thing short of buying her a new computer I can do to g...	Racerguy	12	1891	09:00 PM Aug 17, 2009 by WheelDweller
	Microsoft (Preview) I use a desktop that has Microsoft XP, and a laptop with Microsoft Vista. I prefer the desktop, but while I am workamping this summer I won't have internet access except possibly if I can find a hotspot somewhere along the road to town. Because of that I need my laptop, much as I hate it and Vista. I tur...	gypsy97	17	2938	04:23 PM Aug 17, 2009 by WheelDweller
	Netbook Size Laptop Shopping - Any advice? (Preview) We are looking into a mini laptop and wonder if anyone has any suggestions or warnings based on their experiences. Not so much the HD or RAM type of stuff, but the easy to miss type things. For instance I know I don't like the right shift key on the Eeee my husband uses for work on the road. I had no idea som...	Wait for me	8	1838	05:28 PM Aug 16, 2009 by Hogladyrider
	Verizon Discounts (Preview) We saw this on the web, and we went to the local Verizon store. You can get a 15% discount and an even larger discount on accessories. We had no problem when we were there. If you are a veteran and use Verizon telephone service, if you take your DD 214 (discharge) to any Verizon company store (not a franch...	Serengeti2001	10	2981	10:48 AM Jul 27, 2009 by TXRVr
	Virtual Private Network (VPN) (Preview) Has anyone used or heard of VPN by WiTopia? I'm looking for a secure connection on my laptop when we travel. I do not have an aircard. I use ESET Nod32 antivirus, spam and firewall and have had no problems. Any info. would be appreciated! Thanks, Eileen & Tony	Tony and Eileen	1	1152	06:23 PM Jul 26, 2009 by NorCal Dan
	3G Store & Verizon (Preview) I just went on the 3G Store website and ran across a posting that indicated 3G Store is unable to offer any Verizon products and services at this time. Anyone know why ? I didn't have time to investigate.	thebearII	1	1327	09:43 PM Jul 15, 2009 by bjoyce
	Viewing photos with an air card (Preview) I am still a bit confused about what racks up the data usage on my air card. If I go to someone's web album and look at their photos, does this increase my usage? Does it use more of "whatever" than merely reading their blog? And lastly, if a person adds a lot of pictures to their blog (not in a s...	gypsy97	13	2334	03:29 AM Jul 15, 2009 by lonewolf
	Wireless b Laptop vs Wireless N Router (Preview) This weekend I decided to try and solve a recurring problem when using our older HP Laptop (came from factory with wireless adaptor) through our Cradlepoint 1000 router with Verizon aircard. The coneection to the wireless network was very poor or non-existent. Yet when we use the new Acer netb...	thebearII	19	3743	11:23 AM Jun 20, 2009 by bjoyce
	Verizon AirCard Coverage (Preview) I have a possible opportunity to move into a new position with the company I work for. I will be able to work from my home office, which also would mean I can travel and work from the RV as often as possible. Here's my question- For those that now have or have had a Verizon AirCard and travel around the US,...	thebearII	13	8558	08:02 AM May 3, 2009 by snorkes1
	CD Burner (Preview) I recently posted about how the hundreds of photos on my desktop system might be slowing down the computer. I decided to move them all to CD's, as I had been advised that CD's are a much more permanent storage solution than are flash drives. In my eagerness to get started I bought 100 CD's plus cases thi...	gypsy97	6	1488	03:44 PM Apr 17, 2009 by bjoyce
	Could system be slowed down by photos? (Preview) While I've posted on another topic about my slow-as-molasses system, I'm beginning to wonder if it has something to do with loading photos, such as I do to my blog, plus I keep lots of them in folders on my desktop. I have taken all the steps I can think of - clear many of the cookies, defrag system, run dis...	gypsy97	17	1894	10:10 AM Apr 16, 2009 by bjoyce
	USB Modem Question (Preview) When using a Verizon 727 or 760 modem can they be set up to operate both thru a Router or plugged directly into the laptop? I understand you can't run vz access or do updates through the router. We each have our own laptop and would use the router most of the time but would like the ability to just plug in to o...	Racerguy	1	1128	07:55 PM Apr 7, 2009 by Speedhitch
	DirecTV on the Road (Preview) DirecTV has informed me that my request for Distance Network Service has been denied. DirecTV told me to call the networks and ask them for their reason for denying me service. Has anyone else been down this road and how should I handle this to get service when I'm not in my 'home' territory?? Barb	Barb Reeves	14	2746	07:24 AM Mar 27, 2009 by Judy
	Mozilla Firefox (Preview) Does anyone have a problem with Firefox, specifically getting Page Load Error and Address Not Found messages? I seem to do relatively ok accessing an internet address early in the day, but the longer I have the computer on the harder it is to access a site. Sometimes I will hit the Try Again box sever...	gypsy97	8	1585	08:53 AM Mar 21, 2009 by gypsy97
	Looking to Buy First Portable GPS for My First Time Fulltiming Adventure (Preview) I've done some searching here on the forum and it seems like the overall consensus, if you don't mind spending premium dollars, is that the newer Garmin Nuvi's (200,500,700 and 800 series) are the best bets for your money. The higher series have more bells & whistles. Clear visuals, great "...	TopCat	23	2507	06:35 PM Feb 26, 2009 by TXRVr
	RV Repos? (Preview) Some of those 'good deals' may be repos. The question is -- what RV dealers get repos? Anyone know how to find them on the internet? Do you know of any RV dealers? At the recent Wash DC/Dulles Expo RV show I heard a guy talk about King RV in Fredericksburg VA. Sure enough! We called and ended up going dow...	rwarner22	4	2760	10:45 PM Feb 18, 2009 by msg/kimm
	Digital Converter for TV (Preview) I have just installed our new digital converter for the TV in our motor home. Everything was working great at the last campground we were in, but once we checked in here, things have changed. In adjusting the antenna signal we started out at 68-70 and the channels came up wonderfully. Then about 10 m...	JoelandLouise	6	2311	09:15 AM Feb 6, 2009 by NorCal Dan
	FTA (Free-To-Air) Satellite Setups (Preview) Check out the link below. They are one of many dealers that sell FTA (Free-To-Air) satellite systems. All you pay for is the equipment and you're set, no monthly fees. There are a long list of satellites in orbit that let you pick up their programs for free. I believe there is a list of the channels on this...	dgorila1	4	3457	05:09 PM Feb 3, 2009 by travelfables
	Satellite TV setup (Preview) Hello everyone, I can not yet afford a kingdome or automatic signal finder for dish network or direct tv. I bought a basic tripod. Are there any tools or gadgets that work for any of you to get setup and watching TV quickly?	Thunder	11	3026	11:25 AM Jan 28, 2009 by Jack Mayer
	Rent first? (Preview) We have been asked if we were going to rent a Class A before we made a commitment to become full timers. We briefly checked into it, but we decided not to. Did you rent a Class A first? How long? Was it worth it? Did it change your mind about full timing? Randy www.warnerrvnews.blogspot.com	rwarner22	10	1661	08:36 PM Jan 18, 2009 by sith
	Be careful - we found a scam and want to get the word out (Preview) Pam and I are looking to go Full Time in the June time frame. In the meantime we have been looking at new and used RVs. One were were intested in (2007 Tiffin Phaeton) showed up on Oodle.com. I followed through and got a return email from the seller. The long and short of it was, over the course of about 17 d...	rwarner22	7	2290	05:41 PM Jan 15, 2009 by RVDude
	Cell phone service in National Parks (Preview) I have found a workamping job for the summer at Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern CA. I will be at a remote campground in the NE part of the park. I have made a list of questions to ask the Administrator, including the internet and cell phone service. I will be using an aircard so I'm thinking if...	gypsy97	5	1789	05:57 PM Jan 13, 2009 by netters
	Wi fi at campgrounds vs air card (Preview) I have been using wi fi at campgrounds since leaving NY (I'm now in CA). I had to pay for it three different nights, and there was only one night out of 18 where it wasn't available. I thought I would get an air card along with the necessary router & other accessories once I got settled into a routine a...	gypsy97	24	4571	09:04 AM Jan 11, 2009 by NorCal Dan
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