donn0128
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Re: Direct TV Genie System
Uhhh Bill the HR54 is NOT, I repeat NOT A GENIEII. The HR54 is still a GenieI just a newer model. Like I said I have been told by Direct reps more than once that the GenieII requires a wifi connection to work. If that is wrong, then more than one Direct tech is wrong I guess. .1.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Stand-alone GPS or smartphone?
Stand alone, or more correctly a dash mounted portable works everywhere. A smart phone only works when you have cell service. A portable, at least the right models can be customized for your vehicle. A cell based cannot. For me its a no brainer.249Views0likes0CommentsRe: In-dash Navigation / Radio Options in a Class C
Not well at all. Sat radio for sure needs a clear view of the southern sky. Here in the PNW when I get into the mountains trees block my signal. GPS is a bit better as it looks at several satelites at a time. Downside of built in GPS is your forced to buy updates via DVD/CD whereas if you use a portable like a Garmin updates are free.301Views0likes0CommentsRe: Direct TV Genie System
Shot-N-Az wrote: donn0128 wrote: Which Genie? If you got a HR44 or HR54 your good to go. If you got a GenieII your screwed. I’m sitting in my motorhome watching news on my genie II as I type this. How am I screwed? As I understand from Directv the GenieII needs a wifi connection full time. I assume you have it connected to wifi?393Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Trailer traveler - light weight, single
The big issue with light weight trailers is, there light for a reason. Small holding tanks, lack of storage, poor insulation etc. Can it be done? Sure. There are several youtube videos from people doing it. But it seems these people are minimalists to begin with. Personally I like my creature comforts, like heat, light, and ample refer space to have more than two days worth of food. I really hate grocery shopping. As far as the rest? Buy a boot and a hitch lock. Expect fuel economy half what you get now. That basically holds true whether your pulling a 3000 or a 10,000 trailer203Views0likes0CommentsRe: Setting Up Tow Vehicle w/hitch, Etc
Sadly with the mega cab configuration you end up with a short short bed. Once you get past the weight issues trying to find a hitch that might work could be a choir. The 3500 mega realisticslly has the load capacity of a quad 2500. Picking carefully a mega can be a good tow vehicle.129Views0likes0Comments
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