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Re: Need ideas of where to live
Howdy breeves2245, Given this is an RV forum, why not do what all of us working fulltimers are already doing?? Pick one of the big three, no income tax states for your domicile (SD, TX, FL) and then live/work in an RV from wherever you want to be at that point in time?? I'm a software engineer and have been doing it for years. It works just fine for me, I get to see every part of the country that I want to see, and I am not stuck in any one place. I've seen more of my family and friends since I've been doing this than ever before in my life. I do admit, working all day with this view can be difficult!!343Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newbie boondocker seeks LTVA with internet
outwestbound wrote: I suspect many are responding for typical BLM land... I don't know (nor need to know) your reasons for the LTVA but there are MANY options in the west (BLM, National Forest, Bureau of Reclamation, etc.). It often takes a few years to sort of figure out what one likes so, my suggestion, keep your options open and do some experimentation. outwestbound wrote: For cellular, I have Verizon's unlimited, which throttles me to 3G after 10GB of LTE, which is ok I guess, since much of what I'd receive is 3G anyway (I assume). On Verizon, if I have a reasonable signal it is 4G. If signal is very weak it will likely be 3G (in my experience). outwestbound wrote: I suspect I'd be fine in "BLM" areas with just my 4" stuffy antenna. BUT (and I'm not sure yet), I suspect that if I'm in LTVA areas, that I'll end up with a pole rig antenna like yours. I would bet nearly the opposite. The LTVA's are all near some amount of population/Interstate (= reasonable cell signal) - you probably won't need an amplifier nor external antenna to have good signal. The times I have had to really fight for a signal is when many miles from anything (town, Interstate, main highway, etc..) or in a canyon. outwestbound wrote: Is your pole mounted antenna directional or omnidirectional? Omni. One could put more work into a solution than I have but I too am lazy. The pole is one of the fiberglass shafts used for wind kite things (http://jdfinley.com/cellular-data-antenna/).832Views0likes0CommentsRe: Newbie boondocker seeks LTVA with internet
Howdy outwestbound, In my 5 years of experience in the SW (and mountain west), you can forget about wifi (if actually boondocking and not close to a town). However; Verizon cellular is fairly good. I like to get way away so I often end up using a cellular amplifier and external antenna. My antenna is on a 20' extending pole and occasionally it has to go way up to get a signal. There are definitely places where no signal exists - especially in "low spots" (canyons and such). About all you can do is scout out those places and check the signal. I've had to pass on more than a few great spots as there was no signal (and I also must have signal due to work). Edit: Great Job on the solar!!!300Views0likes0CommentsRe: Automatic levelers
I'm only familiar with the air suspension and hydraulic levelers that are on motorhomes (I believe electric versions also exist). The air levelers use the air suspension bags and inflate each as necessary to achieve level. Hydraulic levelers are hydraulic cylinders or "jacks" and are powered by a central pump or one pump per cylinder. Both automatic and manual versions exist (at least of the hydraulic types). The automatic levelers simply require a button push and they take care of everything (assuming not on impossibly sloped ground). The manual hydraulic levelers require the operator to push up/down buttons to achieve level.504Views0likes0Comments
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