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RE: Trailblazer Successor
We tow a Terry 21 ft with a gross weight of 4400 lbs with a Sierra 1500 extended cab and a 5.3 l v8. You don't notice the trailer at all when traveling- hills are no problem. Lots of storage, transmission temp standard- temps never go near the danger zone. The ride is great and lots of interior passenger room. We have the 6.5 ft box and have no difficulties with the length. I would imagine any of the big 3 truck manufacturers would provide about the same performance so you will have lots of choice. We have the 3.42 rear differential so gas mileage is not bad at all. There is no sway at all with this setup. We have the slip on mirrors which go on fast and remove just as fast. Hope this helps.
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GLaidlaw
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05/16/13 12:35pm |
Tow Vehicles
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Length of time frig will run on gas
Does anyone know if a frig running on gas will operate for 7 days without a battery recharge. Since the frig uses a small amount of 12 volt power and I have only a standard battery installed, I wonder if this will be enough. No other draws will be on the battery and all parasitic devices will be turned off. We will not be using the RV during this time since it will be in a storage area without AC.
Thanks
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GLaidlaw
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01/05/13 03:09pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Canadian DSS Footprints
Due to the footprint of the Shaw satellites, I wonder if the standard 60 cm dish will work in northern Florida St. Augustine area- especially if I am not interested in the HD services- only SD. I think SD services are located on the 107.3 F1R satellite with HD on the F2 at 111.1. I have been told by Shaw that they do recommend the 75 cm dish but I really don't want to carry that size of a dish with me if I can avoid it. I would be interested in hearing from those who are using the standard dish in the South. Thanks
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GLaidlaw
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11/14/12 07:46am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Bell Tv
I am not sure. Maybe someone with more experience can respond. My system here at the house was professionally installed. I will be putting a dish at the cottage but with the rain and storms this week, I am not sure if I will do any outside fiddling. This will be my first install so I figured I would gather any info from experienced snowbirds first. I did try briefly earlier in the week, but did not have a secure vertical mount. That certainly did not work. I did order a tripod that can be set properly but it is not here yet. I have heard that the skew is not that important from north to south so using a skew closer to that in Ontario sounds good. I wonder if trying 118 and moving up slowly might help? I know the azimuth values from Ontario to Florida are not that much different- they were not with Bell either. Good luck and let me know how much success you have.
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GLaidlaw
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10/28/12 08:10pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: Bell Tv
What channel do you use -252 or 700? I have the XKU Quad lnbf.
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GLaidlaw
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10/28/12 05:32pm |
Snowbirds
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Shaw Satellite Users
I wonder if it is possible to set up a topic with suggestions and tips on how to successfully align Shaw dishes since they are somewhat more challenging to set up than Bell dishes. It would be wonderful to benefit from others' experiences. I know that with an expensive meter, it is a simple job but most do not have $900 meters available. It took my installer 5 minutes to install and align it here at home. I have read that a few use a First Strike FS1 meter with success. Does it work with the new LNB's? Any info would be welcome.
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GLaidlaw
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10/28/12 08:49am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Bell Tv
I have just switched from Bell to Shaw and am also learning. Have not used Shaw in Florida yet but have a lot of experience with Bell. Using dispointer.com I found the following:
Put in your location which would be Sebring, Florida, choose multi-lnb setup, select Starchoice 107.3W and 111W.
This produces the following:
El 45.6
Az Mag 234.3
Skew 121.8
This seems a more appropriate number based on my skew in Toronto of 118.
I do know that using a mounting post that is vertical is critical. I tried playing with it without that and it is futile. I would appreciate any Shaw users posting here to help the rest of us learn how to aim Shaw dishes. They seem to be much more critical than Bell. I will be setting one up at the cottage in the next few days so will report back on my success or failure. I wonder if one did not need the HD channels on F1 if it would be possible to just use the one satellite F1R without skew. Will have to play with that. I did order a heavy duty tripod, fully adjustable to make level to make the job easier. Good luck.
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GLaidlaw
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10/28/12 08:29am |
Snowbirds
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RE: Canadian Satellate Tv in the USA
Does anyone know if it is possible to buy an extra dish for the Shaw system. I have a house, a cottage and an RV so would need a total of 3 dishes. I really don't want to dismantle dishes off either building so usually leave 1 in the RV. This has worked well with Bell but also need to switch before our departure for a short stay in Florida this winter. I believe Shaw will provide 2 dishes with proof of a 2nd residence.
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GLaidlaw
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09/21/12 04:01pm |
Snowbirds
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