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RE: Exit Now Directory
Darn... I was really looking forward to the good sam/camping world marriage producing a 2013 exit now. That is such a great book. Very rv friendly and accurate.
How sad.. Hope it is NOT dead and gone. Hello camping world???
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Born2RV
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04/23/13 01:14pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Well insulated 5th wheel toy hauler
Excel or New Horizons... Maybe Stone Ridge from KZ.
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Born2RV
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02/09/13 08:23pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: KZ Inferno 4012 & RZR 4
Our Rzr does not fit in our New Vision because we have cabinets on the backside of the bunk. The Rzr is 2" too tall.
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Born2RV
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02/09/13 08:20pm |
Toy Haulers
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Don't Hate - A/C Question
Our A/C has a musty smell the first couple of minutes it runs. We are using them (we have two, front and middle) much less than normal. We moved to Southwest Florida and the temperatures are not nearly as warm as South Florida. We use the A/C about once a week.
If this was my stick house, I would empty a can of Lysol in the intake or shove a vacuum hose into the vents.
Thanks..
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Born2RV
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02/09/13 08:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Today might be the day.....
Congrats!! The Factory folks are excellent!!
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Born2RV
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01/28/13 07:45pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
It seems somewhat difficult to find out just what sat's DTV uses for what. My understanding is that for all standard programming they use 99, 101 and 102.
I would think that 119 which is over the west coast might require a second/special dish especially from the east coast but I'm far from an expert.
I do know that I got all available channels at my daughters Redmond, WA house and 110 and 119 were blocked by trees per below.
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo134/catraveler/sattrees5sats_zps5709b216.jpg
is the picture from an app? If so, what is the name of it?
Thanks
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Born2RV
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01/20/13 10:56am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
Thank you all very much! Gold stars all around!
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Born2RV
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01/20/13 08:48am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
Duh.. RF Modul controller is a dish... disregard.
I knew the HD dish at home does not move, or at least is not supposed to move. Wacking it with a bulldozer really upset it! That was not covered under the protection plan.
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Born2RV
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01/20/13 08:46am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
It's pretty easy if you think about it. If you want the antenna to toggle (move between 2 satellites) it must have power to move (power on). If all you need is the DirecTV 101 satellite (all of DTV SD programming) the antenna no longer needs to move so...power off. As an aside, leaving the power on at all times does no harm.
How domes operate and how something like the Winegard Trav'ler and the RF Mogul units (open face multiple LNB antennas) operate are quite different and needed to be addressed separately
That makes sense.. toggle means move, moving needs power. Shockingly simple. Another person mentioned an RF Mogul controller that automatically powers off when locked or stowed. How do I know if I have that? The power gizmo is a little black box that says Pyramid Regulated Power Supply Model PS:8KX. Also says fused for protection, short circuit protection and over temperature protection.
Thanks.
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Born2RV
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01/20/13 08:42am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
I think I am similar to CA Traveler. I have 3 receivers - 1 home and 2 in RV; 3 dishes - HD at home, SD Stationary in 5th wheel and SD Traveler portable when trees are in the way.
RV HD boxes bounce between three settings:
Home HD dish - Option 18: Slimline-5s (SWM), SWM, Dual
Rooftop SD dish - Option 2: 3-LNB (18"x20"), Multi, Single - power off to dish once it sets up
Portable SD dish - option 2: 3-LNB (18"x20"), multi, single - power on to dish
Power to the stationary rooftop dish is an interesting point that I never considered. I dug up the paperwork and it is a Winegard Movin View, "digital satellite mobile antenna for 2 receivers for use while stationary, model MV3500A". Installed by Camping World. The paperwork says it will access 119, 110, 101 or 92. My original post did not have the correct model. The directions say the Moving View will toggle between satellites on the primary receiver, not the secondary one. The directions do not say to turn the power off after the satellite is aquired, also does not say leave it on.
Does the model number make a difference when it comes to power on/off?? Do you still recommend leaving the power on...
Thanks.
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Born2RV
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01/20/13 08:17am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
If your locals are coming from 119 and you are within the local spot beam then you should be able to receive the programming. Especially if it works with a Carryout but not a Mission that are side by side. You must ensure that the power switch for the Mission is left on at all times to allow switching. Have you swapped receivers to verify that your receiver works on your parents Carryout? Verify that your receiver is set to 3-LNB and multiswitch.
Duh... just realized your are a Winegard person... I will try it with the power switch on. Thanks so much!
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Born2RV
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01/19/13 10:44am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
I have direct TV, when we went North to TN for two months I had them change my billing address to my Sons in Nashville. I was then for the two months able to receive the Nashville Local channels. When I returned home I called them and told them to change my billing address back to my home in Florida. Well all worked well in the stick house but a few weeks later we went out in the MH and went to a campground about 60 miles North of where we live. When I setup the Direct TV I could not receive the Tampa Locals, It was till showing the Nashville locals. It took three phone calls before I got a gentleman who knew what he was doing and changed it so I could get the Tampa locals again. It appears to me they have a lopt of people who just don't know their job. The receiver I use in the MH is different one from the one I use in the stick home.
Been there, done that. One thing I found, is tell them there is a problem with the Winegard Dish. That usually sends you to a different set of technicians.
Thanks
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Born2RV
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01/19/13 10:39am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
If your locals are coming from 119 and you are within the local spot beam then you should be able to receive the programming. Especially if it works with a Carryout but not a Mission that are side by side. You must ensure that the power switch for the Mission is left on at all times to allow switching. Have you swapped receivers to verify that your receiver works on your parents Carryout? Verify that your receiver is set to 3-LNB and multiswitch.
Yep.. Verified the receiver is set to 3-LNB and multi. Leave the power switch on?? Could it be that simple?? I have had this satellite on the 5th wheel since 2007 and never done that. We set up, turn the dish on, let it find the satellite, turn on the box, reset one or both of them a couple of times, then turn the power off to the dish. I am pretty sure that is what Camping World told us to do. Only problem with that is, it is a 2 (or maybe 3) LNB dish, hooked up to 2 boxes and 2 TVs. If one TV is on local and the other is on DIY (two different satellites) how does that work?? The carry-out does it. It is 2 LNB, I have had 2 boxes hooked up and watched different satellites simultaneously. It does require constant power. One other thing I will try is to switch boxes... I was thinking it might be the SD vs HD boxes.
Thanks.
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Born2RV
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01/19/13 10:36am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
We bought a carry out Directv and was told we could not get our local stations from home unless we had our home and RV satellite billed separately. We bought a receiver for the RV thus a small additional charge each month for an extra receiver. Are you saying under these circumstances, there is a way we can get our local stations.
Local Network programming is spot beamed and only available within a few hundred miles of your "home". No antenna type can change that.
Yes, they are spot beamed. I think the few hundred miles might be as much as 200. I have read on RV.Net, some folks call DirecTV when they arrive at their destination and change their address to there to get local channels. One person said they call them weekly. It also changes your home service, so you have to call them again when you get home. I don't have that kind of patience.
One thing, if you have a question about your Winegard CarryOut and have to call DirecTV, say "I have a Winegard" to the first person you get. That will get you transferred to the right people.
Thanks.
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Born2RV
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01/18/13 08:52am |
Technology Corner
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RE: DirecTv and Winegard
Called DirecTv - They have the best help desk. Went through all the steps and nothing. They said I am close enough (165 miles) to get my home local channels but have no idea why I am not getting them. At that point, they suggest either talking to Winegard or paying for a local technician to take a look at my dish. I will switch to the antenna.
A couple of tidbits I picked up: local channels are on satellite 119. It is OK to never hook a phone line to the box - doesn't affect anything.
Thanks!
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Born2RV
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01/18/13 08:48am |
Technology Corner
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DirecTv and Winegard
I have a Winegard RoadTrip Mission Dish (stationary) mounted on my 5th Wheel. I also have a Winegard Carry-Out. At the moment the two are about 15' apart - my parents are using the Carry-Out. Both are set the same as far as dish type/switch. Here is my problem - the Carry-Out is getting my local stations and the Mission Dish is not. We have gotten local channels on the Mission in the past.
So far I have reset the DirecTv boxes on my 5th wheel, reset the Mission Dish by turning it on and letting it find the satellites again. I even tried a couple of different dish types to no avail. The only diffference in the set up are the boxes - my parents are using an SD box and there are HD boxes in the 5th wheel.
Any suggestions before my 50 minute phone call to DirecTV?
Thanks
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Born2RV
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01/17/13 07:59pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Advice on selling TH Please
I had two bad experiences selling a Chinook. I paid for an add in the RV Trader and received more phone calls from advertisement sellers than Chinook buyers. I then decided to go with a consignment company and they were horrible. The Chinook was registered in Wisconsin, somehow the *&^&%s (bad word) applied for and received a Florida title - go figure. About the same time I called the police to report the fraud, the dealership sold it. I am almost certain the dealership had no intention of paying, hence the Florida title. The dealership did send money, after a detective started asking questions. Beware of consignment!! Good luck.
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Born2RV
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01/17/13 07:25pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Some very interesting new toyhaulers out there...
This brings me to my next question that has been covered in the past. Why couldn't a trailer manufacturer make a longer trailer which would have garage lengths as an option. The only thing that comes close (as of now), is the Forest River Work and Play but it is just too raw for the wife. The problem when you get into race type trailers is the weight. Warrior used to make the 40 footer that you could custom order with 5 extra feet of garage. I would think that this would actually be a popular item for a trailer manufacturer if you could get one and custom order the garage from 12-20' (or more).
Checked with New Horizons?
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Born2RV
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12/01/12 10:21pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Polaris ranger?
I have a 2012 Polaris Razor that I should have measured before buying. I do not think it will fit. It has the metal roof which I think makes it 2" too tall. Good thing I did not buy it for this reason... I did verify with my manufacturer, KZ, that the door can handle the weight.
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Born2RV
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12/01/12 10:14pm |
Toy Haulers
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RE: Why are THs so tall?
I think they make them tall because they can. They have added more and more ammenities, getting closer and closer to residential, making us more comfortable while roughing it. I am not complaining, just wish I had a washer and dryer aboard. The heigth in mine is nice for the ceiling fan.
I am 13'1" since we added MorRyde. I always read overpass signs. Tractors and trailers are 13'6" or under. Where they go, I can to. I get fuel at truck stops because of the high speed pumps or we would be there forever and the tall canopies.
We have a Garmin Nuvi 465 gps - we program it with our height, width and weight (sometimes that is an issue because of the MDT) and it picks our route, keeping us away from the low overpasses, weight restricted bridges and real tight roundabouts.
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Born2RV
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12/01/12 10:09pm |
Toy Haulers
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