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When to use the We Boost
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Hi all, So I am sure this has been covered in other posts but I just don't get it so please bear with me. Lee and I are having a running disagreement about whether to put up our whole house We Boost when we stop for a few days. In all fairness he's the one that sets it up and it is a pain, plus not great when it's...
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Camper Chronicles
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Need help diagnosing why one button on our Interior Light Panels has Grayed out (non funcional) 2016 Allegro Bus
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This is our first Allegro so we don't know if this panel was available on older models. There are 7 panels inside that control various functions of ALL the lights, solar shades, night shades, vents, fans etc. We noticed that the same button on two in the main coach went dark yesterday. Since we have had t...
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WendyLee
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FreePreview.tv - Shows Free Premium Channel Preview Times
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FreePreview.tv was started to keep up with and tell people about free preview times for premium programming. I learned that HBO & Cinemax were having a free preview this weekend when I just happened to be talking to a DirecTV rep. Doing a little digging, I found this website and thought others m...
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Howard
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Does a Self Feeding Fire Count as Technology?
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I found this video about a self feeding fire, looks awesome if you have to patience to assemble it! Anyone ever tried this or something like this? Thanks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejfSv3raPDo&app=desktop
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WanderingB
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Binge On
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Has anyone taken the plunge and tried Binge On thru T Mobile? It sounds great in that you do not use your data to watch tons of shows. My question is, if I have to buy a 4G LTE tablet which one should I get and can I stream it to my TV with any of them? Carol K
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ckrkrovers
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Internet
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I am trying to come up with a realistic budget for FT living. After looking at the numbers, I now see I have to find some ways to trim it! My question is this, couldn't I just use my tablet with a data plan for my internet and forego all the rest of the equipment/expense? I could use Wi-Fi when available in...
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jcordar2
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Garmin RV 760 LMT
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Has anyone had any experience with a Garmin RV 760 LMT? We are thinking of buying one. We read user reviews and like the features it offers over the Rand McNally and Magellen units, but we wanted to hear from the RV-Dreamers before we made the purchase.
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Diana and Jim
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Satellite TV channels different every stop
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Maybe I need satellite TV for dummies. I am new to the satellite TV thing. I have the original KingDome in-motion satellite antenna that came with my 2007 Allegro Bus when new. I arranged DISH network service a year ago opting for the America Top 120 plan (120 channels). I have driven from one side of...
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Gpndavid
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DirecTV Rant
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We’re full timers domiciled in Box Elder, SD. Our 2007 5th wheel is equipped with the Winegard Movin’ View Digital Satellite mobile antenna for use while stationary (model MV3500A). We have never had satellite service before so we have no previous experience or knowledge of the technology invol...
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Judy L
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OmniLynx New Unlimited Data Plan
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I just completed a Journal post on the recently announced OmniLynx data plan (through Verizon although they are not allowed to say it). Here's the deal:UNLIMITED DATA$47.75 per month - NO contract (month-to-month)Free use of 6620L MiFi Hotspot by Novatel No other sign-up fees or chargesFree shi...
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Howard
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Creating blog posts offline
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Has anybody found an alternative way to create blog posts offline, other than Livewriter? I've been using Livewriter exclusively for several years, and I love it, but I just got a new laptop, and it is Windows 10, which does not appear to be supported by Livewriter. I tried downloading it, and it faile...
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Camper_Boy
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Wi-fi Extender ?
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Hello folks.. Been a while. Still full timing..Still here in FL. Bought a property for the winters, and have been working on setting it up for life.... mostly. Have a scenario maybe some can help me with it? I have a warehouse that is connected via century link internet with wifi. One of the houses is abo...
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The Junkman
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RV security systems
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Hi All, I'm looking for a ( in home ) RV security system to cover break-ins, etc. There are many systems out there but I want one that will call my cell phone rather than a security system answering company. The reason being that we will be on the road and will have no permanent address, and calling a loca...
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Gary Marcondes
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Tablet
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I admit I don't keep up with technology much any more and Diane is wanting a tablet type computer so she doesn't have to drag out her full sized laptop and mess around with cables & cords every time she wants to check emails or do any researching (her battery is pretty much wasted and won't hold a charg...
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Hdrider
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Hulu Plus, Cable or what?
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Can't have satellite in our mini-house - surrounded by mountains. Neighbor suggested Hulu Plus and we don't know anything about it. We have fast internet and a wire/wireless router. Many questions... Can we get our favorite channels- Westerns for DH, HGTV, Food, History, PBS etc.? Can we tape show...
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manycats
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Home Monitoring Systems
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We are currently planning to be snowbirds for a couple of years...that is, until the real estate market turns around and we sell our home. Right now we are trying to figure out how to monitor our brick and mortar home while we are gone.
We live in a rural area. We have no cable on our road, and Verizon is th...
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DazedNConfused
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Win/10; Keeping Up with the Jones; Smiths or ????.
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Win/10 I'm just Lovin' It! I installed Win/10 HP on my old revived Win/8 HP that I had downgraded to Win/7 HP. Installed 8 GB RAM and a 1 TB HD so it screams. Still no home servive so use Chick-Fil-A; MCD's or the Library WiFi. Have MalwareBytes; Windows Defender and McAffee for security. -- Edited by Ho...
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PIEERE
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What technology do I need?
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Hello everyone. I wI'll be a FTimer in 2016 In a TT. Will need to have access to Internet to teach online, and to do searches and talk to you all here. want a TV to watch ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and other stations occasionally. Will also want to be able to listen to NPR. suggestions? can you tell I am a newbie?
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DeltaDonna
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Windows 10 Anyone Else!
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I am being a guinea pig for this new operating system! So far seems Ok! upgraded my W/8.1 Acer Aspire E-15, w/Celeron proceesor and 500 gb HD. It was a decision to dump my old Gateway quad-core AMD/4 processor; NE-522 with 8 gb Memory and 1 TB HD that has W/7 HP. Finding a few older programs that were compa...
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PIEERE
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GPS tech updates
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Hi all, I've read all the GPS forum inputs and wondered if it was time for some new information. Can anyone comment on three of the newer GPS units ? Specifically:http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/good-sam-gps-7735-lm-powered-by-rand-mcnally/77601M...
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Gary Marcondes
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Software for Photos
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Last Spring there was a discussion about what software to use to organize and edit our photos. I have searched and searched and cannot find that thread. So, can we open up this topic again and would you please share what you are using and why you like it. Appreciate your help. Thanks
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Cindi
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New to Satillite TV
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Just moved into our RV. It is set up with a Winegard 1000 satellite dish for "Dish TV". I want to go with a home account rather than a RV account. Reason is, you can get the Hopper and Joeys with a home account and not with an RV account "according to the tech". Have no need for Pay A...
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Gary Marcondes
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Dish VIP211Z + hard drive question
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Hi All, I have a Dish VIP211Z receiver and just added a 2TB hard drive to use as a dvr. I was shocked to find that if you are recording a program you can't watch another unless it is over the air. On my previous Dish receivers at home, I could record 2 or 3 programs at a time. Is there any way to be able to record a...
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Larryj41
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What is the name of the apps for finding satellites for Direct TV
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What is the name of the app for finding satellites for Direct TV? I need one that will works with Samsung Galaxy S5 android phone. Are there more then one? If so with one is best? When do you get them? Thanks for any help R. Raab
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RRaab
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Verizon Just Gave me five more Gig of Data for free
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So, I received an email from Verizon yesterday, offering me five more gig of data at no cost. Seems they're changing their pricing plan slightly. I was on the Share Everything plan, with ten gig of data use for $100, and they said I could stay at ten gig and reduce my bill to $80, or add another five gig at...
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Offtosmelltheroses
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Question for those with DTV...
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When we hit the road, we will be going with DirecTV, mainly for the same reason that we have it now: Season Ticket for football and baseball. We aren't that worried about many other channels, since we don't watch a lot of tv otherwise; Dish may be a fine choice, but without our sports, we would be lost... ...
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signcut
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Power inverter
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Hi, I'm going to get a motorhome that has only a regular car battery in it.The motorhome will be similar to this one...Today, I noticed that 'Canadian Tire' has an Eliminator 3000w (500...
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Millie
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Why is my RV showing 50 amps when I'm hooked up to 30?
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Hello folks and thank you so much in advance for any advice you can offer! We've been full-timing for a little over a month now, in a Winnebago Sightseer. This is our very first RV experience and, so far, we'd only been staying at 50 Amp sites. Now we've checked into a new RV park and I thought I'd save us s...
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Melnal
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Secure internet via Cell
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Hello: We are staying long-term at an RV resort that doesn't have cable internet available at our site. We signed up for the campground's wifi which is OK for most things and it is unlimited on up to 4 devices. It's not great for gaming and I get disconnected at times, especially on the weekends, but it se...
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Cloudchaser
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Real time traffic receiver connected to your GPS
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We have the Rand McNally RVND 7710 with lifetime maps. We are thinking about adding the GPS Real time receiver unit to it. It is not very expensive and just wantEd to know if anyone had any experience with it. Any input would be helpful.
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Talensnana
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