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Carry out dish

We just got back from a big trip to America, even spent 6 weeks in Florida. I bought a carry out dish and Direct TV receiver. All worked fine down in the lower 48 but not locking in up here I am guessing it is too small for 60 degrees North?

PA14Jim by Explorer
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direct tv or something else?

this is something that I know absolutely nothing about and am not even sure how to find the information. I have read a lot of the different posts on questions but I don't even know where to start. Obviously getting direct tv, or something similar i...

New satellite dome 'treatment'

Saw a TV commercial the other day that demonstrated a new kind of Rust-Oleum called 'Never Wet'. It certainly fits the bill as concerns domes. I don't know how many times I've had to climb up on the roof to wipe ours off after experiencing heavy fog ...

Ipad with Wilson Sleek

Anyone using a Wilson Sleek with an Ipad or similar? If so, how did you "attach" the Sleek to your tablet?

pauldub by Explorer
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Wingard X1 or Tailgater

I am looking at either the Winegard X1 or the Dish Tailgater. I know the X1 is limited to the western us. But what about the Tailgater? We live and travel mainly in the west.

RV Parky is now FREE for everybody (Android and iOS)

I am happy to announce that I have made the RV Parky app free for everybody (Android and iOS). The Android app has always been free. I was charging 99 cents for the iPhone/iPad app to help pay for Apple's fees and to buy an Apple computer to create...

Camping World Rockland Ca

I was checking out yesterday at Camping W in Rockland Ca and gave the Lady my Camping World Presidents Club Card and the Lady said "This is no good any more" CW switched over years ago" "you have to have "whatever card" I said "Ok , my phone number ...

Rand McNally GPS compatibility issues MacBook Pro

My year old RM (Rand McNally) RVND 7710 works great with my Windows based desktop and Windows based laptop. Had no difficulty downloading/installing the Rand McNally Dock (Windows version), and transfers up-dates to my 7710 just fine.Purchased a new ...

Winegard Carryout, Any different mounting ideas?

We have a Carryout and I am looking to the inventive/modder members of the forum. Has anyone come up with an alternative to the ladder mount? I have tried the "spare table" idea but would like to mount it higher, maybe.

sjturbo by Explorer
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T.V. Mount?

I am wanting to add a TV for outside viewing on our trailer by use of the storage compartment on our camper. The idea that I have is a mount that would fold and unfold, so to speak. I'm thinking of a mount that would allow the TV to fold flat up towa...

sofive0 by Explorer
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Explorer UM 100 Satellite Problem

Hi we have an Explorer UM100 auto satellite my problem is the head is a little loose and has about a 1/2" of play in it. So when there is a little wind it constantly looses signal. Other people around us with Roof Top auto dishes have no problems whi...

Trap by Explorer
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Need Tailgater help

I am having issues getting a tailgater to work in some locations. Was camping in NW Georgia and a camper had one in what looked like a "no way he's gonna get reception" situation under some trees. He said he had everything and told me that he "aims" ...

legolas by Explorer
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Tell me why they won't interchange???

I have access to several sat dish's, both in Direct TV and Dish TV brands, that are of the oval design/same size etc.I like the Dish brand adjustments for tilt/angle and skew better than the Direct TV set up.Can I take the Dish brand backing plate w/...