As a new full timer, of course I had to find out
all the bumps in the road first hand, my first
time out. This pushed me into getting real smart
real quick with all the new computer/communication products.
After a month went by, I soon found out that I had
no way to receive and/or pay my bills, communicate
with friends and family, plan my trips, enter shows, etc.
I bought a used IBM thinkpad Laptop off Ebay, upgraded
it to go fast, and then started buying the essentials.
Small and light weight is the RV'rs thinking. I bought a
wireless mouse the size of my palm and the USB connection
is only 2 inches, and plugs back into the mouse when not
in use. A printer that scans, prints, and copies all in one,
which is the size of a brief case!
Of course, Bank Of America was the first item at hand.
Then I bought a Sony Edge card for interent access, no
phone required, the size of a business card.
A GAIT nationwide phone, which I have never been without
coverage yet on either the phone or internet card!
I travel alone so being able to communicate and take care
of all my personal items on the road is a must.
Boy, how 'did' our ancestors ever full-time with out all
these wonderful new modern conveniences?
Satellite, toad, and maybe one of those new GPS thingys
are next on my list of 'must have'
Did I miss anything?
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
I have a hand held CB called the Road Warrior
and it has a button for instant weather for
where ever you are and you don't even have to
know where you are!
Boy, how 'did' our ancestors ever full-time with out all
these wonderful new modern conveniences?
Did I miss anything?
Hey Sonneyboy..... I once thought about going Modern, with those new fandangled modern conveniences, BUT, realized that there are also downfalls to them..
Take for example.....
I went into a new super walmart just last week, and wife spotted one of those new electric can-openers, and thought she wanted one....
WEll, I pointed out the fact that we didn't have the room to store it, and besides, where would she possibly get the exersize for her little fingers, if not for opening the cans the ole fashion way...
I believe she saw the light, mumbled something under her breath, and she headed off for groceries, and I went to find a new electronic fish finder...
So, I guess some new modern stuff is good, and some are just a luxury....
I read with interest your article about communications. We have been fulltiming for 5 years and loving it. However, recently, my Sprint phone and tether to the internet died. I am now trying to decided what to do. Sprint has an air card for $150 and PCRV has one for $200 plus a monthly fee. What is a Sony Edge Card?
I would appreciate hearing from you and any info you have.
Computer with the slim tower for the RV
Laptop to use with Street Atlas and Earthmate GPS for the tow vehicle
Magellan hand held GPS for going Geocaching
Metal Detector for looking for gold and other treasures
Digital camera
Back up camera
Tire monitoring system
Directway for internet and satellite TV
DVD Player
CD Player
Cell phone
Pocketmail
Weather Radio
Battery charger for all those batteries in the camera, pocketmail, GPS, metal detector, weather radio, etc.
WiFi card for on the road
Debit Card
I sure I have forgotten something ....
Lou
Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get next.
See ya on the road
Lou
I would like to thank everyone on rv.net for all their comments, post, and threads whether as an answer to mine or someone elses. That's what its all about. See you around the campfire!
Interesting things we all have to have to live in our "tech society."How did our forefathers ever find their way and live as happy as they did. Sometimes I wish I lived back then, life was much simpler and I think Happier.
Anyway, could you tell us more about the Edge card and the Gai phone
Lou, do you have that Direcway Satelite Internet Dish and Plan? I have been reading up on it a bit and was hoping to find someone who had it. Is it any good? Have any problems moving around with it? We are going full time later this year, 6 months down south, 6 months up north. Sure would like to have full internet capabilities. I sent the company an email but never heard back from them. Do you like the set up? Would appreciate any comments. Thanks!
'76 Ford 350
RV: to be announced, LOL
Going full time in 2005, so much to do, so much to learn, so little time, HELP!!!!
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