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PIEERE · PIEERE

When it hides itself outside the border of the screen and makes one curse until they find it!!!!

The Bear II · The Bear II

In the past years since we first bought a Dish Satellite setup for the RV it has taken as much as 3 days to get the tripod, dish and cabling hooked up and a good signal to the receiver. On a good day it usually takes 30 minutes to get setup and a good signal. I'm proud to say on July 6th it took less than 1...

TXRVr · TXRVr

I bought a Wireless N adapters with a USB cable, attached it to a paper plate covered with aluminum foil, and set it in my slide out window. My signal strength went from 2 bars to 4 with nice connection speed. I am almost ashamed how this Redneck Engineered Wi-Fi signal enhancing system looks hanging i...

rclvnv · rclvnv

When traveling constantly, I've not ever noticed any difference between the ability to send text msg & receiving/making voice calls. When in my daughters home some rooms have no voice signal, but all text msg are sent/received. We all have Verizon. Any thoughts?

Meggie · Meggie

Truthfully, I am about to lose my mind over resolving the connectivity we will set up. We are researching the setup, and system to buy now and I have gone around in circles so many times that I don't think I even understand the language anymore. If I may, let me just ask a few questions... 1. My research...

Dave Buck · Dave Buck

I have the Millenicom 3G/4G Hotspot plan with 20G/month. Is there some way to find out how much has been used?

Cowdog353 · Cowdog353

I called direct tv yesterday to have the local channels reset from my home base to my present location (Custer,SD). I've done this several times before, their response was no can do, against FCC regulations. I explained that I have done this many times before, still no can do. My question is, does any...

Millie · Millie

Does anybody know if there’s any such thing as a 12 volt printer?Something cheap like this 110 volt printer… $39.96

rclvnv · rclvnv

Searched the archives but could only come up with info from past when Direct TV was stopping the dual coast feeds. We recently sent in the paperwork for DNS, West Coast. I have had so much frustration with them on the phone, I thought I'd ask my question here before I called.( I've had receiver trouble, a...

Mike and Myong · Mike and Myong

In order to save money on cell phone plans, my wife and I switched over to Straight Talk No Contract cell phones. We both have the smart phones (android) unlimited talk, text and data for $45 each. So my question is, are there other RV'ers using these, and if so, are you able to use them with your existi...

Trix · Trix

http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/19/technology/mobile/wifi-speeds/index.html?iid=HP_River

Wonder how long this will take to 'trickle down', so to speak. Personally, I am slow to run out and buy the latest and greatest, preferring to let others work the bugs out.

nightsky · nightsky

What are my best options for getting internet in the TT? I do have a 4 year old dumb phone that is due for an upgrade, would a smart phone with a large data package be good? (I'm clueless about smart phones other than my daughter is on the web with hers all the time it seems) Or is satellite internet going to be...

Technomadia · Technomadia

Hey all.. we recently posted an article to our blog that graphically outlines our internet on the road setup, and thought we'd share it here in case anyone is in a research mode. We try our best to explain all of the options in non-tech speak, including an illustration of how it all comes together: Illu...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

Hello Dreamers, Okay, DH & I were discussing (debating) about having cable internet connection at campgrounds that offer cable. I have seen one or two workcamper jobs that specifically offer cable internet. So...is this becoming more of an offering at campgrounds? Especially for workcampi...

Hina · Hina

Trying to find some OnStar type alternative to work in my 9 year old Fleetwood is challenging, and they all use cell phone lines anyways, which have big dead zones all over. So, I was thinking, what about old fashioned CB radios for calling in emergencies? Is that something that can be done? How would yo...

bigredoes · bigredoes

Apparently Motosat has gone out of business. Has anyone found a new source for technical support?

phyllen · phyllen

We are looking forward to traveling to Alaska next summer. Starting to make plans. One thing we are concerned is with cell coverage. We have Verizon for both cells and Internet. Internet is with the 4G LTE wifi. For those of you who have gone to Alaska - what did you use for Internet and cell, in anyt...

rclvnv · rclvnv

Although we have been full-time for a few years, we are finally free of the need to have smart phones on which to get our e-mail and use for data purposes. We have a Verizon Jet Pack Mi-Fi which we have used everywhere we go for Wi-Fi, and therefore e-mail/data use. The Jet Pack has met all of our needs in t...

scrappy · scrappy

We couldn't get the cable to work last night and I think its because we have the wrong cable. Anybody know quickly what type of cable you need to have to plug into the cable tv thingie at the site? And is it something they sell at walmart?

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Jo ordered one of the Kindle Fire HD units and we got it today. Plugged it in at noon and as of 7:00 pm, she is having problems. It works fine as long as it is plugged into power. When she unplugs it and it then happens to go to sleep, it won't come on again unless she plugs the thing back into the power again....

3Gstore_Matt · 3Gstore_Matt

I'm happy to announce a project we've been working on with Pepwave for over 6 months now. The new Pepwave Surf SOHO is finally a reality and includes a lot of the high end features you see on their routers that go for $1,000+ in a box that MSRP's at $129.99! You get full QoS control, free cloud management, p...

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

We are still dreaming and searching for our new home and have narrowed it down to a DP. Most DP's in our price range have the CRT type TVs. Since we own three LCD tvs, I figure to swap a couple in during our pre-flight preparations. One outside and one in the bedroom can be easily mounted using articulat...

3Gstore_Matt · 3Gstore_Matt

Hi all, I'm happy to announce that we're now carrying Millenicom's 20GB data packages for $69.99/mo! The service can be paired with router or antenna bundles and you'll also get our world class support. If you're not familiar with this service you can read more here - Millenicom MiFi 4620LE Hotspot a...

Nick W · Nick W

Been moving steadily closer to a decision on a WiFi booster for our 5ver, and am very intrigued by the WiFiRanger Sky. But, am having more than a little difficulty in finding a price for the darn thing. The WiFi Ranger site says it's sold exclusively by the Mito store, yet when I click on the link, I find fu...

leno · leno

I just bought a 2001 class c. It has the older type built in RCA tv. They installed the insignia converter box.. My question is, how do I connect my directv box? I have a vucube dish that I hooked up outside to the only connection on the RV. Got cable ok last week in a park with cable but now want to use my satell...

Country Dancer · Country Dancer

We have ATT and iphones while in the US, and the cost to use them during a visit to Canada is outrageous. Does anyone have suggestions about a phone service to use for one month while travelling in Canada?

jholderbaum · jholderbaum

So I tried to do a search, but didn ot see anything that was newer than a year old: What is the best GPS Software? This is actually two-fold, I have a laptop that I built a mount for in the center of my current truck. I use Microsoft Streets and Trips to initially plan my route, then use Delorme's Street Atla...

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

This is becoming an annoying issue. I've replaced the 1141 bulb for porch light (over the door) 3 times in two months. The 1141 bulb is what comes standard in the porch light. Bulb is rated for 12V. I've not measured voltage at socket yet. I suspect the voltage is higher than 12 V. Voltage at batterys is r...

K & E · K & E

We have been fulltiming for three years now. We have a non HD DirecTV satellite dish on a tripod. When it was installed, the DirecTV installer told us not to get an HD satellite because it was much harder to locate the satellites with an HD dish. Our DVR is starting to go bad, so we need to replace it. We've s...

bjoyce · bjoyce

Amazon has had their MP3 and Cloudplayer out for a while but they just came out with Autorip and I now have the music for 3 CDs we bought many years ago available on my phone and tablet. Autorip means they create digital copies, MP3s, in the cloud for CDs you buy. In the past Diane and I have bought music CD...

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	You know why they call a cursor a curser???? (Preview) When it hides itself outside the border of the screen and makes one curse until they find it!!!!	PIEERE	5	1118	10:41 AM Aug 8, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Quickest Sat Dish Setup (Preview) In the past years since we first bought a Dish Satellite setup for the RV it has taken as much as 3 days to get the tripod, dish and cabling hooked up and a good signal to the receiver. On a good day it usually takes 30 minutes to get setup and a good signal. I'm proud to say on July 6th it took less than 1...	The Bear II	17	2969	04:02 AM Aug 2, 2013 by Frac999
	Redneck Engineering, but Cheap. (Preview) I bought a Wireless N adapters with a USB cable, attached it to a paper plate covered with aluminum foil, and set it in my slide out window. My signal strength went from 2 bars to 4 with nice connection speed. I am almost ashamed how this Redneck Engineered Wi-Fi signal enhancing system looks hanging i...	TXRVr	5	1353	04:00 PM Jul 27, 2013 by TXRVr
	voice vs txt service reliability (Preview) When traveling constantly, I've not ever noticed any difference between the ability to send text msg & receiving/making voice calls. When in my daughters home some rooms have no voice signal, but all text msg are sent/received. We all have Verizon. Any thoughts?	rclvnv	12	1246	05:48 PM Jul 20, 2013 by Bill and Linda
	Connectivity madness is now a recognized mental disorder (Preview) Truthfully, I am about to lose my mind over resolving the connectivity we will set up. We are researching the setup, and system to buy now and I have gone around in circles so many times that I don't think I even understand the language anymore. If I may, let me just ask a few questions... 1. My research...	Meggie	20	1531	03:27 AM Jul 15, 2013 by NWescapee
	Millenicom MIFI (Preview) I have the Millenicom 3G/4G Hotspot plan with 20G/month. Is there some way to find out how much has been used?	Dave Buck	17	7455	04:55 PM Jul 12, 2013 by bjoyce
	Receiving direct TV local channels? (Preview) I called direct tv yesterday to have the local channels reset from my home base to my present location (Custer,SD). I've done this several times before, their response was no can do, against FCC regulations. I explained that I have done this many times before, still no can do. My question is, does any...	Cowdog353	3	1847	04:29 PM Jul 12, 2013 by Ann-Hank
	12 volt printer (Preview) Does anybody know if there’s any such thing as a 12 volt printer?Something cheap like this 110 volt printer… $39.96	Millie	16	6448	11:27 PM Jul 7, 2013 by tibbar
	Direct TV Distant Network Service (Preview) Searched the archives but could only come up with info from past when Direct TV was stopping the dual coast feeds. We recently sent in the paperwork for DNS, West Coast. I have had so much frustration with them on the phone, I thought I'd ask my question here before I called.( I've had receiver trouble, a...	rclvnv	8	1757	02:24 AM Jun 26, 2013 by rclvnv
	Any RV'ers using Straight Talk Cell Phones? (Preview) In order to save money on cell phone plans, my wife and I switched over to Straight Talk No Contract cell phones. We both have the smart phones (android) unlimited talk, text and data for $45 each. So my question is, are there other RV'ers using these, and if so, are you able to use them with your existi...	Mike and Myong	8	1909	05:40 PM Jun 24, 2013 by Trix
	New Wi-fi Standard approved (Preview) http://money.cnn.com/2013/06/19/technology/mobile/wifi-speeds/index.html?iid=HP_River Wonder how long this will take to 'trickle down', so to speak. Personally, I am slow to run out and buy the latest and greatest, preferring to let others work the bugs out.	Trix	0	730	07:11 PM Jun 23, 2013 by Trix
	I need internet (Preview) What are my best options for getting internet in the TT? I do have a 4 year old dumb phone that is due for an upgrade, would a smart phone with a large data package be good? (I'm clueless about smart phones other than my daughter is on the web with hers all the time it seems) Or is satellite internet going to be...	nightsky	12	1557	03:09 PM Jun 21, 2013 by Bill and Linda
	Mobile Internet Gadgetry for RVers Overview (Preview) Hey all.. we recently posted an article to our blog that graphically outlines our internet on the road setup, and thought we'd share it here in case anyone is in a research mode. We try our best to explain all of the options in non-tech speak, including an illustration of how it all comes together: Illu...	Technomadia	17	2685	06:10 PM Jun 21, 2013 by Jack Mayer
	Why not cable internet at campgrounds? (Preview) Hello Dreamers, Okay, DH & I were discussing (debating) about having cable internet connection at campgrounds that offer cable. I have seen one or two workcamper jobs that specifically offer cable internet. So...is this becoming more of an offering at campgrounds? Especially for workcampi...	LibertyLinda	4	1371	06:13 AM Jun 16, 2013 by Technomadia
	Old School CB Radios? (Preview) Trying to find some OnStar type alternative to work in my 9 year old Fleetwood is challenging, and they all use cell phone lines anyways, which have big dead zones all over. So, I was thinking, what about old fashioned CB radios for calling in emergencies? Is that something that can be done? How would yo...	Hina	17	1606	08:52 PM Jun 6, 2013 by Penny and Paul
	Motosat (Preview) Apparently Motosat has gone out of business. Has anyone found a new source for technical support?	bigredoes	2	1121	10:18 AM Jun 5, 2013 by bjoyce
	Cell phones in Alaska (Preview) We are looking forward to traveling to Alaska next summer. Starting to make plans. One thing we are concerned is with cell coverage. We have Verizon for both cells and Internet. Internet is with the 4G LTE wifi. For those of you who have gone to Alaska - what did you use for Internet and cell, in anyt...	phyllen	4	1050	05:46 AM May 24, 2013 by Terry
	Cell Phone Service confusion-Verizon 65+ plan (Preview) Although we have been full-time for a few years, we are finally free of the need to have smart phones on which to get our e-mail and use for data purposes. We have a Verizon Jet Pack Mi-Fi which we have used everywhere we go for Wi-Fi, and therefore e-mail/data use. The Jet Pack has met all of our needs in t...	rclvnv	4	1393	05:03 AM May 23, 2013 by bjoyce
	Help, oh wise techhies. (Preview) We couldn't get the cable to work last night and I think its because we have the wrong cable. Anybody know quickly what type of cable you need to have to plug into the cable tv thingie at the site? And is it something they sell at walmart?	scrappy	3	782	05:49 PM May 20, 2013 by Clay L
	Wife is Not Happy Tonight. (Preview) Jo ordered one of the Kindle Fire HD units and we got it today. Plugged it in at noon and as of 7:00 pm, she is having problems. It works fine as long as it is plugged into power. When she unplugs it and it then happens to go to sleep, it won't come on again unless she plugs the thing back into the power again....	Terry and Jo	10	1580	07:50 PM May 18, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Pepwave Surf SOHO launched today (Preview) I'm happy to announce a project we've been working on with Pepwave for over 6 months now. The new Pepwave Surf SOHO is finally a reality and includes a lot of the high end features you see on their routers that go for $1,000+ in a box that MSRP's at $129.99! You get full QoS control, free cloud management, p...	3Gstore_Matt	0	1011	04:07 PM May 17, 2013 by 3Gstore_Matt
	TV Upgrade Mounting Options (Preview) We are still dreaming and searching for our new home and have narrowed it down to a DP. Most DP's in our price range have the CRT type TVs. Since we own three LCD tvs, I figure to swap a couple in during our pre-flight preparations. One outside and one in the bedroom can be easily mounted using articulat...	Gpndavid	2	1147	06:06 AM May 10, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	3Gstore now offering 20GB 3G/4G packages for $69.99/mo (Preview) Hi all, I'm happy to announce that we're now carrying Millenicom's 20GB data packages for $69.99/mo! The service can be paired with router or antenna bundles and you'll also get our world class support. If you're not familiar with this service you can read more here - Millenicom MiFi 4620LE Hotspot a...	3Gstore_Matt	9	2189	08:03 PM May 7, 2013 by Raytronx
	WiFi Ranger Sky (Preview) Been moving steadily closer to a decision on a WiFi booster for our 5ver, and am very intrigued by the WiFiRanger Sky. But, am having more than a little difficulty in finding a price for the darn thing. The WiFi Ranger site says it's sold exclusively by the Mito store, yet when I click on the link, I find fu...	Nick W	19	5825	03:33 AM Apr 27, 2013 by FOSJ
	Help With Satellite (Preview) I just bought a 2001 class c. It has the older type built in RCA tv. They installed the insignia converter box.. My question is, how do I connect my directv box? I have a vucube dish that I hooked up outside to the only connection on the RV. Got cable ok last week in a park with cable but now want to use my satell...	leno	16	2046	04:13 PM Apr 13, 2013 by MarkS
	Cell telephone service in Canada? (Preview) We have ATT and iphones while in the US, and the cost to use them during a visit to Canada is outrageous. Does anyone have suggestions about a phone service to use for one month while travelling in Canada?	Country Dancer	11	1956	01:38 AM Apr 11, 2013 by rascal55
	GPS Software (Preview) So I tried to do a search, but didn ot see anything that was newer than a year old: What is the best GPS Software? This is actually two-fold, I have a laptop that I built a mount for in the center of my current truck. I use Microsoft Streets and Trips to initially plan my route, then use Delorme's Street Atla...	jholderbaum	10	1803	06:18 AM Apr 6, 2013 by MarkS
	Porch Light (Preview) This is becoming an annoying issue. I've replaced the 1141 bulb for porch light (over the door) 3 times in two months. The 1141 bulb is what comes standard in the porch light. Bulb is rated for 12V. I've not measured voltage at socket yet. I suspect the voltage is higher than 12 V. Voltage at batterys is r...	Waggin Tails	21	4950	02:12 PM Mar 28, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	DirecTV HD Satellite Pointing (Preview) We have been fulltiming for three years now. We have a non HD DirecTV satellite dish on a tripod. When it was installed, the DirecTV installer told us not to get an HD satellite because it was much harder to locate the satellites with an HD dish. Our DVR is starting to go bad, so we need to replace it. We've s...	K & E	7	4686	03:38 PM Mar 24, 2013 by Bill and Linda
	Amazon Autorip (Preview) Amazon has had their MP3 and Cloudplayer out for a while but they just came out with Autorip and I now have the music for 3 CDs we bought many years ago available on my phone and tablet. Autorip means they create digital copies, MP3s, in the cloud for CDs you buy. In the past Diane and I have bought music CD...	bjoyce	4	1541	04:37 PM Mar 22, 2013 by krackle12
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