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Re: DirecTV on the road.
2oldman wrote: Bigbird65 wrote: I bought these adjustable feet at a hardware store.......... Yes, that would be necessary. I've found the elevation of the Slimline dish to be critical, and since that tripod's legs are not individually adjustable, those feet should work. Great idea!!!578Views0likes0CommentsRe: DirecTV on the road.
Bill.Satellite wrote: I am still a big fan of Dish Pointer (pro$$) but with or without that app there are a number of options that will give you the right skew (offset) and the compass heading and elevation. You might think you are a complete idiot when you can't get it done right the 1st time but by the 5th time you will be done in under 15 minutes and telling your DW how amazing you are! Too late for that! She has already seen me struggle with Dish Network one so any improvement with DirecTV will be attributed to DirecTV!!! ??579Views0likes0CommentsRe: DirecTV on the road.
Bill.Satellite wrote: calabria1922 wrote: Bill.Satellite wrote: It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish. If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary. Well that is very encouraging to hear!!! I am assuming you have the latest dish they currently installing and those three satellites are still the same ones as they are using with their new dishes. What about your local channels? We usually stay in one spot for a month or more but there are times where we may only stay a week or a few days. Do you have to call in to DirecTV to get the locals changed to your current location like I do for Dish? Any complaints on the DirecTV receivers or remotes that would persuade me to stay with Dish? My goal in switching is mainly to save money. There is currently a $300 Costco cash card, locked in rate of $55 if I bundle with my AT&T service, a $25 monthly discount if I go with AT&T Unlimited Plus, and free HBO for as long as I bundle with the Unlimited Plus plan. Those 3 satellites have been in place for many years and they have not changed. Locals? You can call (internet chat is much, much better) and have them change your service address only (not the billing address) and you will get the locals. I have a billing address in TX but I am currently in Orlando, FL watching WESH via satellites (except when it rains and then I use OTA). I have been a DTV customer since 2000 so I have no complaints other than satellite TV is getting too expensive! I have to look into something like you would be getting to dramatically reduce my monthly bill. I pay about $145/month for Genie, 2nd receiver, DVR service, whole house service and DNS. I am going to move from Verizon to AT&T when my current contract is up and that will save me $25/month on DTV plus new phones 2 for 1 so another $750 in savings. Thanks for all your help and taking your time. I put in the order today for the DirecTV. Looking forward to easier job of aligning the dish...578Views0likes0CommentsRe: DirecTV on the road.
Bigbird65 wrote: calabria1922 wrote: How do all you DirecTV users get your dishes pointed? I am looking for input from those that have the newer DirecTV dishes and their home receiver. There are several apps available for smart phones that use the GPS capability. The one that I use for my Galaxy GS5 (Android) is called SatFinder. It will give you elevation, azimuth, and skew for 99, 101, and 103 DirecTV. It looks like this. Thanks for the info on the app!!! Does this one allow you to use the camera to view the satellites in the sky at the same time seeing if any trees are in the way. I have a Windows phone but I can install it on my wife"s Android phone, which she hates as she can't use her phone when I am using the app. ;-) Thanks!!!275Views0likes0CommentsRe: DirecTV on the road.
Bill.Satellite wrote: It's easier to point a DirecTV antenna than a Dish antenna. All 3 DirecTV satellites are located right in the center of the US and they are only spread across 4 degrees of the sky (99, 101, 103) instead of 20 degrees for Dish. If you can point a Dish antenna you will be thrilled at how easy it is to setup a DirecTV dish. No call to any installer is necessary. Well that is very encouraging to hear!!! I am assuming you have the latest dish they currently installing and those three satellites are still the same ones as they are using with their new dishes. What about your local channels? We usually stay in one spot for a month or more but there are times where we may only stay a week or a few days. Do you have to call in to DirecTV to get the locals changed to your current location like I do for Dish? Any complaints on the DirecTV receivers or remotes that would persuade me to stay with Dish? My goal in switching is mainly to save money. There is currently a $300 Costco cash card, locked in rate of $55 if I bundle with my AT&T service, a $25 monthly discount if I go with AT&T Unlimited Plus, and free HBO for as long as I bundle with the Unlimited Plus plan.276Views0likes0CommentsRe: DirecTV on the road.
I have had Dish Network the last 2 years, bringing the receiver from home and a new dish/tripod purchased separately. I have finally been able to fairly efficiently get the dish pointed. I just call up dish, give them the new address of the campground I am at and they give me the 3 angles needed - elev, azimuth, and skew. I am planning on switching to DirecTV and after talking to them, they won't provide the 3 angles needed and what satellites they using on their latest version of their dish. They recommend calling and making an appointment to have an installer set it up for me everytime I move to a new campsite. That doesn't sound very efficient. How do all you DirecTV users get your dishes pointed? I am looking for input from those that have the newer DirecTV dishes and their home receiver.275Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lowering Truck and Effect on Towing
larry barnhart wrote: No towing problems after we lowered our 2001 2wd 3500 chev dually 2" on the rear. chevman Hi Larry. Did you lower the front too? Did you notice any difference in ride quality with 2" less travel? The neighbor at the campsite next to me had a 2012 Chevy dually and he lowered just his back end by 2" using shackles but he had to do some custom work on it. He crushed the left back corner of his bed going down a driveway too. Lowering just the back for him worked great on the dually as his suspension was so stiff that when loaded his backend was still high. By lowering it he achieved a level bed when loaded and was able to therefore raise his hitch to get more clearance. That won't work for me as I already have a level bed when loaded. Lowering the back end with leave me nose high on the truck.368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lowering Truck and Effect on Towing
transamz9 wrote: I must be missing something. I don't understand how a 2wd pick-up is too tall for a fifthwheel? If the fifthwheel is a high profile unit then their should be plenty of clearance. I have 5+ inches of clearance with my 4X4 Ram. Not sure about earlier models but 2007 and on GM trucks have the same ride height, 2WD or 4WD. I have 5" clearance too but I still contacted when turning down those 2 driveways. FYI trailer axles are already under the springs (flipped).368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lowering Truck and Effect on Towing
Bedlam wrote: If you just get a flat bed for the back, you are looking at $3k. The skirted ones with compartments will be about twice that much, so it depends on how finished of look you are after. I went with a Palfinger Badger bed and lower DeeZee storage compartments. Do you have a link to pictures?368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Lowering Truck and Effect on Towing
I don't want to raise the trailer - it's too tall already and creating problems navigating campgrounds, roads with low trees, etc. I want to increase stability not decrease it. Bedlam - great idea if what you are talking about is a custom 5th wheel bed with tool compartments, etc. I looked into them a while back but the costs seemed really high and not sure on what it does for resale. Won't be able to use the back for hauling stuff any longer. Of course, if I am going to keep the truck for a long time and I continue to make RVing a big part of my life, that shouldn't matter. Thanks again!368Views0likes0Comments
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