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Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-15-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 920
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Powering a supplemental brake system

I just purchased an RVI Brake 3 system to tow my smart car. I had also bought a Gooloo jump starter power bank to use to power my brake as my smart car battery needs to be disconnected to tow, and I...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-09-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,500
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Thanks, good to know there is some coverage. I...

Thanks, good to know there is some coverage. I would just hope that the person stopping to “help” wasn’t recently featured on America’s most Wanted.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-08-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,500
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Las Vegas to Wells, NV 318 or US 93

Will be heading north next week, and will be going from Las Vegas through Alamo on hwy 93 to Wells NV.

I am debating taking hwy 93 all the way with the extra 45 miles of travel and going through...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 01-26-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 18,493
Posted By Okanagan Guy
What about at 8am on a Sunday morning? I...

What about at 8am on a Sunday morning?

I don’t have a choice, I have to travel through SLC heading north in March, so trying to time it for a Sunday morning.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 01-10-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Who is telling you that? I have a dual LNB and...

Who is telling you that? I have a dual LNB and the upgrade solved my problem.

Did you do the upgrade yourself, or was it a Winegard authorized service tech?

Both the IDU and ODU need to be...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-15-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I’m curious, isn’t your Winegard dish mounted on...

I’m curious, isn’t your Winegard dish mounted on the roof of your motorhome? If so, isn’t the roof about as level as it gets?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-15-2019, 08:44 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
There are a few of us here in Yuma, all with the...

There are a few of us here in Yuma, all with the upgrade complete. Everything works as it did before Shaw made their changes. The only thing upgraded was the IDU & ODU. You either have a bad cable or...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-13-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Stationary Usage

I have a motorhome on a 2019 Ford F53 chassis. We are currently at an RV park in the south for the next 4 months.

I am wondering if I should run the engine once a month or so? I can’t drive it,...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Okanagan Guy
The owners manual for the Alante is useless. I’ve...

The owners manual for the Alante is useless. I’ve emailed Jayco asking them where the inverter is located. I suspect it’s under the bed, but before I start unscrewing everything and pulling it apart...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Thanks, but the inverter light is always off in...

Thanks, but the inverter light is always off in my Alante unless I toggle the switch to turn it on. I hadnt turned it on since we arrived south last month and been on shore power. This morning the...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-11-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Inverter Stays On

I have a 2019 Jayco Alante. I’ve been plugged into shore power now for the last month, and have not needed to use my inverter.

This morning I noticed the red power light on my control panel was...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-23-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
If it worked at Lake Havasu I don’t understand...

If it worked at Lake Havasu I don’t understand why it wouldn’t work in Yuma. Where are you staying in Yuma? That’s where we are located. One of my neighbours here had the kit installed the day after...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-21-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
This is a good link to see what channels you can...

This is a good link to see what channels you can get south of the border. All the channels crossed off in red are on G1 and you will not get them. All the other channels you will get including...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-20-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I spoke with someone in the same RV park as me in...

I spoke with someone in the same RV park as me in Yuma. He got the upgrade installed here last week, and his unit now works fine. He sees Sat 107 & 111 on his IDU box just like I do.

I think you...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-20-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
You say both are new, but only want the ODU back...

You say both are new, but only want the ODU back for a fix? Are they acknowledging the upgraded ODU may be defective?

I know that the upgrade includes replacing both the IDU & ODU.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-20-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I see a few dozen Winegard Shaw Direct dishes...

I see a few dozen Winegard Shaw Direct dishes where we are at. They are all locked in, but not sure if they did a manual lock or got the upgrade. I will ask around.

Also for my upgrade both the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-19-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Maybe there is something wrong with the upgrade...

Maybe there is something wrong with the upgrade they sent you, possibly a defective IDU box or not programmed / installed correctly?

I do see Multi Sat' *107 *111 on my IDU box presently. We drove...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-18-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
You’re talking about 2 different problems. The...

You’re talking about 2 different problems. The Winegard upgrade solved the problem of the dish NOT automatically locking in the birds. The problem has now been rectified with the upgrade.

We have...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-18-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I can say that is totally incorrect. I had the...

I can say that is totally incorrect. I had the upgrade installed in Canada before we headed south for the winter. We are in Yuma AZ and the satellite works find in auto mode. No need to watch the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-15-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
You did put in manual mode though, right?

You did put in manual mode though, right?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-02-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By Okanagan Guy
You’ll get the same channels in Mexico that you...

You’ll get the same channels in Mexico that you get in Yuma AZ. We are now south and have ALL the same channels we had last year.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-26-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,502
Posted By Okanagan Guy
F53 Wheel Simulator Lug Nut Size

I’m trying to remove the wheel simulators on my 2019 Alante to install TPMS sensors. I can’t get off one of the simulators as one of the lug nuts is on too tight to remove with the Jayco T Bar they...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-23-2019, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,298
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Curious where you stay on 93 just before I15? We...

Curious where you stay on 93 just before I15? We usually stay in Wells and the next night in Alamo at Picketts RV park.

You’re right about it being cold in Wells and Ely. When we stay in Wells I...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 10-22-2019, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,298
Posted By Okanagan Guy
We live in Oliver BC and travel to Yuma early...

We live in Oliver BC and travel to Yuma early November.

We’ll take 97 south and cross the border at Osoyoos.

Stay on 97 until WA 17 and continue south until 395. Follow 395 through Kennewick WA...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-17-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,068
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I second that, just got mine this week and very...

I second that, just got mine this week and very impressed. Especially watching the video on playback on my PC alongside google maps showing my track.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-25-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Had my dish upgraded today with the new kit. ...

Had my dish upgraded today with the new kit.

Took my install guy about an hour to do the job, works like a charm.

Now getting ready to head south for the winter, knowing I’ll get all my...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-21-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
He quoted me $600 installed

He quoted me $600 installed
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-21-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I was notified about it by the guy that installed...

I was notified about it by the guy that installed my Trav’ler dish 2 years ago. He notified me a few days after the problem started. I had no idea of this, as my motor home is currently in storage.
...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-18-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Valve Stem Stabilizers

I have a 2019 Jayco Alante 29s, on a Ford F53 châssis with 19.5 in tires, and I’m going to install the Eezrv TPMS system.

It’s recommended to either have metal valve stems, or install stabilizers...
Forum: Gear and Product Discussions 09-12-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,388
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Which TPMS system did you get? I have rubber...

Which TPMS system did you get? I have rubber stems, so I’m looking for a TPMS system with light sensor caps.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-03-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Ok sounds good.

Ok sounds good.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-03-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Let us know how it goes. I’ll be wintering in...

Let us know how it goes. I’ll be wintering in Yuma. If you’re successful, I may try it myself.

My concern is that the IDU box is also replaced, and not sure if there are many parameters to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-03-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Will you attempt the upgrade install yourself, or...

Will you attempt the upgrade install yourself, or get a satellite guy to do it? Wondering how easy it will be?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-02-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Hi Peter Appreciate your guidance through...

Hi Peter

Appreciate your guidance through this.

I just came out of my seasonal break with Shaw Direct today. Went back to the motor home and successfully locked in to 111, and got all my...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-01-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Thanks Peter Curious though how you got both...

Thanks Peter

Curious though how you got both satellites while in manual mode for one satellite? Was that just fluke?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-31-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Ok I’ll try that. Now dumb question, how do...

Ok I’ll try that.

Now dumb question, how do I know when it has peaked and turn it off? On the display all I see is “peaking” and a few seconds later it starts “searching” again.

Do I turn it...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-31-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I kind of tried that. I quickly pushed power, and...

I kind of tried that. I quickly pushed power, and it went into stowing mode.

I didn’t press power, and then select though, just quickly hit power.

Do I press power, then quickly press select?...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-31-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
So I’ve followed the instructions from Winegard...

So I’ve followed the instructions from Winegard to put my Trav’ler dish in manual mode.

First I tried manual mode for Shaw 107W, dish then starting searching in manual for 107, then after a couple...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-29-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I’m looking at getting the newer model Garmin RV...

I’m looking at getting the newer model Garmin RV 780.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-28-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Yes but why would Shaw Direct want to lose all...

Yes but why would Shaw Direct want to lose all that business. They have too many clients that either snowbird south, or live south.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-21-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Peter can you tell us exactly what you did to...

Peter can you tell us exactly what you did to lock in to 111 ?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-20-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
They did not move all the channels from Anik F1R...

They did not move all the channels from Anik F1R to G1, so that’s what is incorrect in your post. Anik F1R is still operational. You are correct however that Anik G1 cannot be seen south of the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-20-2019, 08:35 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 59,783
Posted By Okanagan Guy
The above 2 posts are incorrect. You will now...

The above 2 posts are incorrect. You will now need the Winegard SK-73UP upgrade kit. It won’t be available for another 2 weeks. I have Shaw Direct and had the same problem. See the details below.

...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 07-15-2019, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,606
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Garmin RV 785 GPS & DASH CAM

Wondering if anyone has purchased the new Garmin RV 785 GPS with dash cam? If so what are your opinions on it?

Also would like opinions on the RV 780 model.
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 02-17-2019, 06:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 36,123
Posted By Okanagan Guy
We have the 29s, and I can tell you it’s not 31.5...

We have the 29s, and I can tell you it’s not 31.5 feet, it’s 29 feet. Their spec sheet still says 31.5 feet, but it’s wrong.
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 02-15-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 36,123
Posted By Okanagan Guy
The side camera’s ir lights have a low glow when...

The side camera’s ir lights have a low glow when Coach is off??? How do you know for sure? The reason I’m so curious is I have the Vision 29s and my chassis battery will drain in about 5 to 6 days...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-13-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 882
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Chassis Battery

Wondering if anyone here knows off hand if the chassis battery on a 2018 F53 is a lead acid battery? I drained the chassis battery and bought a trickle charger to restore the charge. Now I get the...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-10-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By Okanagan Guy
I appreciate the help, but my model “Alante”...

I appreciate the help, but my model “Alante” requires the engine to be off to operate my Equalizer leveling jacks. We’ve owned this motor home and been using it for a few months, and that is how ours...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-03-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By Okanagan Guy
That’s one of my problems, you can’t deploy or...

That’s one of my problems, you can’t deploy or adjust the jacks with the engine running in my Alante, engine has to be off.

So if I do start the engine the jacks will automatically retract, then...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-03-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By Okanagan Guy
Chassis Battery

Currently at an RV park till the end of January. Realized that we are leaning slightly on one side and went to adjust my hydraulic jacks, and also realized that my chassis battery is drained dead....
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