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Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-29-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,353
Posted By Jim T.
You also need to add a Winegard Wingman to the...

You also need to add a Winegard Wingman to the Winegard Sensor batwing. This updates it to receive the strongest UHF signals necessary since the changeover from analog to digital.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-24-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By Jim T.
You might try turning your Mobley off every...

You might try turning your Mobley off every night, then turning it back on the next morning. I always do this. This allows the Mobley to reset/refresh itself daily.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 11-22-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By Jim T.
Yes, you’re crazy to give up the best unlimited...

Yes, you’re crazy to give up the best unlimited plan ever offered by ATT! Don’t give it up. Give up something else that you normally spend around $20 a month on, like expensive coffee (Starbucks).
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-11-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 829
Posted By Jim T.
Reboot will often cure many ‘puter problems!...

Reboot will often cure many ‘puter problems! That’s why I turn my cell phone, laptop, pad & desktop off at bedtime. Allows everything to refresh at mornings turn-on. Wife doesn’t do this on her...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-07-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,277
Posted By Jim T.
Joe, I sent you a PM.

Joe, I sent you a PM.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-29-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,598
Posted By Jim T.
Please let us know how this plays out.

Please let us know how this plays out.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-26-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
You should NOT buy a Mobley from Ebay or anywhere...

You should NOT buy a Mobley from Ebay or anywhere else unless you have a WORKING ATT Mobley SIM card because the $20 per month ATT Connected Car plan is NO LONGER available.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-19-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,258
Posted By Jim T.
I don’t worry about data usage as I have the ATT...

I don’t worry about data usage as I have the ATT Mobley account.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-18-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
Well, then I don’t know what you can do to find...

Well, then I don’t know what you can do to find an ATT cell tower, except look around. Maybe there’s one within eyesight. [emoji102]
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-17-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
An iOS App for finding ATT cell tower signal is...

An iOS App for finding ATT cell tower signal is OpenSignal.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-15-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
You have that right! Never on contract with my...

You have that right! Never on contract with my Mobley. Just can’t beat $22.52 monthly bill for internet connection. Very happy with my astute business decision! Two years into using my mobley. Hasn’t...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-11-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
So do I. I just turn it off at night as I go to...

So do I. I just turn it off at night as I go to bed & turn it on in the morning when I get up. It’s connected to a power strip with an on/off switch within easy reach.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 06-09-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,258
Posted By Jim T.
I use an old iPhone 5 with a free app. Several to...

I use an old iPhone 5 with a free app. Several to choose from. My two favorites are AtHome & Alfred. Get a cheap digital thermometer from Walmart. Plug in your old iphone to power, connect to wifi,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 05-12-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By Jim T.
I discovered on my 2013 Newmar Canyon Star that...

I discovered on my 2013 Newmar Canyon Star that the subwoofer was still drawing amps. Solved the problem by unplugging it. Permanent solution would be to add a conveniently located off/on switch,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-27-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,068
Posted By Jim T.
Can you contact the previous owner for...

Can you contact the previous owner for information? Maybe the dealer will give you their email address.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-30-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
$20 Unlimited Data with ZTE Mobley Device

Thank you for providing the details that I failed to list in my post #1809.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-30-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
My GL Mini Router never drops out. I do turn it...

My GL Mini Router never drops out. I do turn it and the mobley off at night from around 10pm & back on again around 6am. Don’t know if this prevents dropping out or not. It’s just how I roll in the...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-30-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
$20 Unlimited Data with ZTE Mobley Device

Or you can buy one of these:
197292

Cheap & works good. Connects wirelessly to Mobley.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-29-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,742
Posted By Jim T.
Towing a lowered floor minivan-Need Help

I have a 2013 Newmar Canyon Star 3911 & I tow a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan lowered floor (Braun) minivan 4 wheels down by using a transmission pump (Remco). The 3911 is the 2nd motorhome (2003...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-29-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By Jim T.
In your original post you said that the outlet...

In your original post you said that the outlet had power. Now you suspect that the TV is unplugged, but you can’t get to the outlet. Question: How did you determine that the outlet had power & the TV...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-29-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
$20 Unlimited Data with ZTE Mobley Device

Yes, the Mobley handles internet & Roku streaming to my home TV quite well. Netflix never buffers.
Forum: Just Conversation 03-27-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,896
Posted By Jim T.
I remember when .... margarine was white in color...

I remember when .... margarine was white in color and you mixed a yellow coloring agent in it until it “looked” like butter. The coloring was included as part of purchase price of the margarine. I...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-27-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,290
Posted By Jim T.
Have they ever worked for you or is this a recent...

Have they ever worked for you or is this a recent change & if recent, have you made any changes that might have affected the two interior TVs?
Forum: Just Conversation 03-26-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,896
Posted By Jim T.
I remember when I could save my 25 cents a week...

I remember when I could save my 25 cents a week allowance for a month and spend it on a Saturday matinee double feature with a serial & a Looney Tunes cartoon for 12 cents, bag of popcorn for a...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-16-2018, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,074
Posted By Jim T.
Have you searched Newgle or talked with Newmar...

Have you searched Newgle or talked with Newmar customer service?
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-16-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,794
Posted By Jim T.
in-motion satellite- worth the money?

Simple one word answer: NO

It won’t be too long in the future before we all ditch our dishes and use cell towers, a modem and WiFi for internet and TV connections. Works both stationary and going...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-15-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,352
Posted By Jim T.
Here’s what I suggest: DIrecTV Service...

Here’s what I suggest:

DIrecTV Service Address Change

Modify script to your specifications. Sign in to your DirecTV Account. Go to Help Center, go to Contact Us, go to Chat With Us, Use the...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-11-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 378
Posted By Jim T.
Welcome to iRV2. Ask your questions in any...

Welcome to iRV2.

Ask your questions in any relevant forum. You’ll get help & answers from “experts” & “amateurs” (like me).
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 03-11-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,817
Posted By Jim T.
I’m glad I own a Newmar.

I’m glad I own a Newmar.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-08-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 891
Posted By Jim T.
Since a previous poster gave you an answer to...

Since a previous poster gave you an answer to your question, I’ll just ask you “What is your Mobley problem & did you get it resolved?”
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-05-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,248
Posted By Jim T.
Good information about RVing the Natchez Trace...

Good information about RVing the Natchez Trace here:

https://www.doityourselfrv.com/natchez-trace-parkway/
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-04-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jim T.
Thanks Old-Biscuit! I guess that I was just too...

Thanks Old-Biscuit! I guess that I was just too lazy to look up the BSS specs before I posted. Another of my Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda moments.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 03-04-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By Jim T.
Natchez trace to Sequoia

Plus 2 on spending your three weeks vacation on the gulf coast of FL, AL, MS & LA. No need to spend majority of your time driving to the western states. (I love their attractions, however. ) in LA,...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-04-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,212
Posted By Jim T.
Have you called Newmar Customer Support & asked...

Have you called Newmar Customer Support & asked your question?
Forum: Just Conversation 03-03-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 22,896
Posted By Jim T.
I was born in 1941. My father worked at General...

I was born in 1941. My father worked at General Shoe. These two things kept him from being drafted. General Shoe contracted to make shoes/boots for the military. Does anyone remember the polio...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-02-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,329
Posted By Jim T.
And if you were fortunate to get the ATT...

And if you were fortunate to get the ATT $20.00/mo Connected Vehicle plan while it was still available, your WiFi, internet access, & Netflix streaming problems are solved as long as you have an ATT...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-28-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,329
Posted By Jim T.
RV Security System Ideas

If you have an old smartphone that you’re not using, it’s easy to repurpose it as a security system. Just download a free app like Alfred or AtHome from the App Store (Apple). (They probably also...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-26-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3,267
Views: 459,058
Posted By Jim T.
Hey buddy, take out the sim card & mail me the...

Hey buddy, take out the sim card & mail me the mobley. Heck, I’ll even give you some money! [emoji383]
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-26-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,116
Posted By Jim T.
If your property has cell tower reception, don’t...

If your property has cell tower reception, don’t put any money into WiFi or cable. Things are rapidly changing in those markets with unlimited data plans & streaming TV. It would just be a waste of...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-25-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By Jim T.
Please do “due diligence” on whomever you pick to...

Please do “due diligence” on whomever you pick to do your inspection & repair. I hate to say it, but women are often taken advantage of by repair facilities. My wife, as an example, often knows more...
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-25-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By Jim T.
Bette, I found this forum for you. It might point...

Bette, I found this forum for you. It might point you in the right direction:

https://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=52764.0

Hope it helps you find some manuals.
Forum: New Member Check-In 02-25-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By Jim T.
Welcome to the RVing community & lifestyle. A few...

Welcome to the RVing community & lifestyle. A few observations on your recent purchase: I hope you only paid a VERY low amount of money for your 30 year old RV. It’s going to need a lot of time, work...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-23-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22,961
Views: 1,837,393
Posted By Jim T.
The only state that I don’t regret visiting is...

The only state that I don’t regret visiting is State of Matrimony.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-22-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22,961
Views: 1,837,393
Posted By Jim T.
Are You A Thread Killer

I was born in State of Nudity.

I now live in State of Shock.

Occasionally, I visit State of Confusion.
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-21-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,803
Posted By Jim T.
Don’t you wish that you had bought two Mobleys &...

Don’t you wish that you had bought two Mobleys & activated them both when the ATT $20.00/month plan was still available![emoji26]
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,252
Posted By Jim T.
RV Windshield Covers

I don’t know what model of Newmar you own, but here’s a picture of a Prompt sunscreen for my 2013 Canyon Star 3911 that I never use. If you can use it, PM me.
193057
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-18-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,646
Posted By Jim T.
Dumb electrical question

Even a flux capacitor needs an adapter. If only I could invent an universal adapter! [emoji851] Oh wait, Doctor Who’s Sonic Screwdriver would work! [emoji374]
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-18-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,646
Posted By Jim T.
Way to go, girl[emoji847]

Way to go, girl[emoji847]
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-17-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,646
Posted By Jim T.
Thanks for validating posts #10 & #12!

Thanks for validating posts #10 & #12!
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-17-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,646
Posted By Jim T.
You are probably right, but I had interpreted the...

You are probably right, but I had interpreted the post to mean that he had an RV with a 30amp service & cord and was trading it for a new RV with a 50amp service & cord.
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