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Re: RV Life RV Safe GPS
I have just started using the RV Life App. It is very good and allow you to use the power of the smartphone, the easiness of having a computer for planning or an iPad for a bigger screen. It is cloud based and online. As such it’s database is always updated for all information such as road blocks/ construction, campgrounds, fuel stations, etc. It is the best of both worlds. I have used the Garmin RV GPS before and this is superior as it gives you everything the Garmin does plus ease planning and full integration with Car Play or Android so you can follow on you big screen if you have the newer radios. I hope it helps. Please send me a PM if you need additional information.788Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winegard Travlr SK3005
Sat 110 is not been used by DirecTV for quite a while, as I mentioned. The sat could still be in orbit. You do not need it to receive all the programming available on the DTV line up. Anywhere. Please see here: https://www.solidsignal.com/m/t.aspx?Tag=what-directv-dish-do-i-have242Views0likes0CommentsRe: Winegard Travlr SK3005
DirecTV stopped using the 110 satellite a while ago. That is the reason the Traveller does not see it anymore. Unfortunately, Winegard does not offer a firmware update to correct the issue. Don’t worry about it. It just takes a bit longer as it keeps looking for it before giving up. The 771 code is due to other issues. Maybe a branch, wire some obstruction.241Views0likes0CommentsRe: Good places to buy Weboost 4G-X RV amplifier
Homeless by Choice wrote: What supplier would you recommend? Any other comments? Thanks, LeRoy I have bought Wilson and other products from the following suppliers that have amazing customer service and are authorized and recommended by WeBoost (formerly Wilson): www.wilsonamplifiers.com https://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?p=AU9-SL3-SWM https://www.cellularsolutions.com418Views0likes0CommentsRe: Verizon Wireless Hotspots?
coolmom42 wrote: No advantage to a hotspot over a phone. In your shoes, I would just buy or keep an older dedicated phone for data streaming, for convenience. Then if a phone gets lost/stolen/broken, you can use the older phone instead of being without. I am sorry but I beg to disagree entirely... HotSpot like the NETGEAR Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile AC791L is optimized for DATA and Speed. It is not an OLD phone and does not work like a phone. Please look at the Data Specification. The AC791L will have a much better reception in 4G and LTE than any existing phone given the same available signal. Additionally, you can buy reasonable internal antennas that will give you up to 7DB gain. Please check at the NETGEAR site and Amazon. I have 2 iPhone 7s and there are several locations where I use the AC791L to be able to receive calls (over wi-fi) because the iPhone have very weak signal. I also have a pair of 7DB gain internal antennas that I normally attach to the AC791L when the signal is weak. The limitation on the data plan and high consumption in HD is correct.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Garmin RV vs Semi?
I do have the RV model and unfortunately Garmin did cut corners and used the Truck software on the RV model as well. All the truck limitations are present on RV mode. Several requests have already been made for Garmin to create a RV mode. So far, nothing. Once you take this limitation into account and adapt your route then it is a very good unit.222Views0likes0Comments- 190Views0likes0Comments
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