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RE: Verizon Internet Access
So, whats your question then?
Is the cost actually what Verizon says it is on the web site or are there lots of hidden charges?
Does the indicated modem device do what it is supposed to do fairly well?
What kind of antenna do I want and how do I mount it?
Are there any pitfalls to cellphone internet access that I need to watch out for?
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daamac
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06/11/13 07:00am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Verizon Internet Access
Have you considered using your smart phone as "hot spot" - depending on phone you can do that for free.
We just don't use smart phones so this won't help in our case.
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daamac
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06/11/13 06:32am |
Technology Corner
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Verizon Internet Access
We've decided to get cellphone internet access for our trailer and to use Verizon as the provider with a modem/router combination device. The Verizon Jetpack Mobile Hotspot MHS291L seems to be the only one on the Verizon site that is a router and has an exterior antenna connection.
1) The Verizon site says the device is $49 with a two year contract. Monthly the charges are a $20 access charge and a $30 for 4 gig data. Would there be any other big monthly charges besides the monthly taxes and fees?
2) Any comments on the Verizon Jetpack Mobile Hotspot MHS291L?
3) Initially I want an exterior antenna but not an amplifier. Is an antenna intended for a trucker mirror mount the best sort of antenna? Any antenna recommendations?
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daamac
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06/11/13 05:43am |
Technology Corner
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Honda 2000i Gas Line Clamp
There's a little spring clamp on the gas line where it attaches to the carburetor. Where is a good on-line source for that clamp, and other Honda generator gaskets and such?
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daamac
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06/10/13 06:57pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Digital Satellite Meter discussion
My problem with a basic compass is that if I try to locate the dish near the MH, the needle is pulled by the engine in back and the generator in front.
Sometimes I have this issue, too. If standing in front of the dish gets you away from the magnetic influences, you can read the reciprocal of the azimuth reading. My compass makes this easy as the reciprocals are marked.
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daamac
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06/05/13 03:43pm |
Technology Corner
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RE: Water heater gas smell
My opinion is that if "The cabinet under the sink where the heateris smell heavily of gas but the burner is going" you need to turn off the gas, air out the trailer, find the problem, and fix the problem
before you get blown up.
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daamac
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06/01/13 07:25pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: USPS Premium Forwarding Service
Has anyone used the USPS Premium Forwarding Service?
Yes we've used it. It is fairly expensive (for two weeks the total tab is about $50) and has some restrictions. The main issue is that you may forward only to one post office or other address. So, if you are going to several destinations over a period of time, that is not very helpful. At my post office, however, they will make a special accommodation to manually forward the mail to different post offices. My guess is that that accommodation is unusual. Allow more time for the mail to be forwarded to a post office than you are told is necessary as sometimes delays occur. Another issue is that some of the post offices you forward to are not especially helpful dealing with "General Delivery" mail; sometimes they just do not want to look for your mail, and tell you it is not there. We have had such problems at medium sized post offices in medium sized cities, but the post offices in small towns have always been helpful. Also, it may be hard to find someone at your post office who can explain the system to you- it seems like it is not often used.
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daamac
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06/01/13 07:04pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Question about remote switch on Progressive EMS-HW30C
I use that bypass switch when using our generator - but I have to be sure to remember to turn it back on when using shore power.
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daamac
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05/31/13 07:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Black plastic flakes in faucet aerators
Here's another possibility: maybe the carbon element in a water filter is coming apart.
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daamac
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05/31/13 06:38am |
Tech Issues
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RE: icky texas coast
Texas - yes, it's really icky. We have mosquitoes, tornadoes, biting flies, sunburn, desert, cactus, snakes, hurricanes, ice storms, love bugs, cow pies all over the place, Lone Star Beer, and funny talking people. Icky place to visit - it's probably safer just to stay home and thereby reduce the crowding for the rest of us who don't know any better.
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daamac
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05/29/13 02:24pm |
Snowbirds
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RE: TPMS. Necessary or just peace of mind?
You can drive on three trailer tires and not know that one is flat. How do I know? It happened to me. If you'd like to avoid that, get a TPMS system.
You can get a nail in a perfectly inflated new tire and begin to lose air pressure as you are driving. How do I know? It happened to me. If you'd like to avoid ruining a perfectly new tire due to a 1/4 x 20 1 inch screw embedding itself in your tire, get a TPMS system.
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daamac
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05/29/13 06:30am |
Beginning RVing
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RE: How do you hook up your 5th by yourself?
I look in the rear view mirror - not the side mirrors - and get the hitch exactly centered in the window. I stop before the hitch gets to the pin to check the height of the pin and adjust as necessary. Then I back up slowly until the hitch latches.
I need lots of help backing up so I don't run over or into something but hitching up is something I've always done solo.
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daamac
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05/27/13 11:57am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Shower Surround Sealant
I'm replacing the shower faucet. It's mounted on what amounts to a plastic box. The plastic box is surface mounted to the shower surround with screws. The joint around the box is sealed with some clear sealant. To remove the box and gain access to the mounting nuts on the faucet I have to remove the box. Then I have to re-seal the joint around the box. That joint is currently sealed with some clear sealant. The question is, what should I replace that sealant with?
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daamac
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05/26/13 07:20am |
Tech Issues
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Shower Surround Sealant
I need to seal a couple of joints in my RV shower surround. Is the proper sealant 100% silicone caulk, or something else?
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daamac
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05/26/13 06:36am |
Tech Issues
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RE: How can I tell if rv roof is EPDM or TPO
I was thinking that TPO had texture, but EPDM is smooth- but maybe I'm wrong. Here is how Dicor says to tell the difference: Dicor EPDM/TPO difference
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daamac
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05/15/13 07:51pm |
Class C Motorhomes
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RE: Eternabond cleanup
I just would not worry about the ooze, it won't cause a problem - I think it means you've installed it correctly. Any solvents to remove the ooze may loosen more than you want to loosen.
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daamac
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05/15/13 07:40pm |
General RVing Issues
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Winegard Carryout GM-MP1
I understand that when used with DirecTV the Winegard Carryout GM-MP1 is for satellite 101 only and is SD only. I have some questions about how it operates.
1) What is the diameter of the reflector?
2) What is the construction of the reflector (stamped steel, cast aluminum, fiberglass reinforced aluminum coated, ???)
3) Assuming optimum alignment, what is the best signal strength (as shown on the DirecTV signal strength screen) that can be expected?
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daamac
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05/13/13 09:35am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Phone Call from Good Sam ERS
Caller ID names can be "spoofed"; don't rely on the Caller ID name to verify the caller.
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daamac
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05/11/13 06:58am |
Good Sam Roadside Assistance
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RE: Help from those with Super Glide using Slip Plate
My Superglide 4100 uses Slip Plate (actually, I use another graphite paint called EZ-Slide).
I've thought about converting to the plastic wear plates, but even then don't you have to use a light oil application to the way tubes? To me, this is not much improvement over using the graphite paint.
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daamac
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05/05/13 06:36pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Camping World refuses to honor Replacment Plan
A follow up.
The local store manager called. We discussed. He told me he will order a 7720 for me and will call when it comes it. He told me they are currently out of stock.
Did the store manager explain his decision process in dealing with your issue? Why did he think his initial decision was correct? Does it seem that publicity is required to make CW adhere to its commitments?
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daamac
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04/25/13 12:35pm |
Camping World Accessories
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