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Re: Notifying disabled wife in case I can't?
EMREGENCY HELP I am an 82 year young widower, polio savior. I live and RV alone. I believe the more active you remain the better you will be. I RV in an older class B van, with bath. I use a cane for walking and a walker for longer walks. I have a Phillips Lifeline system. It is VERY effective in managing help when needed. It uses GPS to fine you exact location. It can detect a fall, and get help with NO action from you, or you can push the neck button. You are in voice communication at all times. The system does REQUIRE ATT cell service.I simply DO NOT camp where I can't get ATT service. I have emergency info posted in my RV, I ask the camp host and my neighbors to keep an eye on me. Also I have had wonderful help from GoodSam TravelAssist during a couple of emergencies. Enjoy your life and your RV. KEN459Views0likes0CommentsRV park reccomendations Colorado Sept 10 to 20
I am looking for RV park recommendations in central Colorado. Hoping for sites along mountain creek. I am traveling is older Class B. I am experienced RVer looking for several different sites Sept 10 to 20 2018. Also info on expected weather at this time. Thanks for any suggestions. KEN1.2KViews0likes8CommentsRe: 98 Dodge handling problems
I have a 1988 dodge xplorer which I have driven over 100k myself. I find tire pressure is critical to handling. Tag on driver door says 35 pounds in front tires and 42 in rear.. If tires are not within a pound or so of that, you will have handling problems.. Also put as little weight as possible behind the rear tires. I love my 1988 Xplorer.. good luck. Ken709Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
Hello, Having accesed the internet by cell for over 10 years and used both Verizon and Cingular I hope I can add something to this thread. First two VERY helpful resources (Yahoo Groups) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByCellPhone http://groups.yahoo.com/group/InternetByWiFi You may have to join these groups, but they are free, and VERY helpfull. InternetByCell tells you how to access internet by Verizon or Cingular at mininum cost. The systems operate very differently, from the customers view. All these services are changing fast, and the respective customer service reps. are not always up to date. I suggest you request to talk to Tech support. Verizon charges by time connected and the IMC group can tell you how to use your free minutes to access the web. Currently where they have their broadband service active, Verizon is the fastest available. Slower service is available almost anywhere you get Verizon cell service. Check maps on their site often. Cingular bills all data service seperate. They have the $19.95 month unlimited data service intended for phone use. the IBC group tells you how to access that on you PC. They also offer EDGE DATA service in many locations for $59.95 month unlimited or by amount of data transfered. My expierence is that the EDGE is much faster that the other, Edge is little faster than dial up, the other slower than dial up, but you must be in an area where EDGE is offered and pay the higher fee. However, if you have Cingular service there is no committment; it is month to month. You can purchase for a month for a trip and than quit. Cingular is more like DSL in that you can stay connected for long times, and you CAN RECEIVE cell calls while connected. The web connection is put on hold and resumes when you hang up call. All that said I am now trying to go all WIFI when RVing. That is the reason to join the InternetByWiFi group. People on there are accessing internet from WiFi spots as far away as 10 miles, where they can get "line of sight". Having the right equipment is crital, but not always costly. Check out that site before you buy any WiFi equipment. If I can answer any questions feel free to email me direct: scoutken_99@yahoo.com Thanks to ALL WHO MAKE THESE FORUM GREAT Ken489Views0likes0Comments
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