Aspire 42DEQ Questions

[Bama96]

Originally Posted by reubenray

How much of a learning curve will there be going from a 33' 5" gas rig to a 43' diesel tag rig? My current coach has a 42 degree turn radius where the 42DEQ has a 50 or 55 degree. So the 43' should be easier to back in a spot than my current coach. Driving down the road should not change much.

It will be an easy transition. Took me the first test ride and I had it down. I found backing it into the delivery pad no different. The visibility and mirror position in the Aspire is much better than my old Winnie. You are going to be amazed at the ride. It really is night and day from a gasser plus no rattling, squeaking or popping noise going down the road.

[reubenray]

Are the Aspire models prewired for the Winegard Traveler - Directv?

[Bama96]

Mine is prewired for a traveler. It came with the in motion for direct tv. We had to change some parts out to work with Dish Network.

[reubenray]

Per the links below the 42' has a 52 degree radius on the 2015 models. The 2014 models has a 50 degree radius.

http://www.spartanchassis.com/rv/rid...spire42-44.pdf


http://www.spartanchassis.com/rv/rid...a_Aspire42.pdf

[reubenray]

Here are a few more questions concerning the entertainment system. My current coach has everything in one location. This is the where I put my satellite receiver at also. There are several HDMI and component switches there to send the satellite, OTA and Bluray signal to all the HDTV's. So how does the Aspire have everything setup?

Also I use a tripod Winegard Traveler setup a lot, due to the trees. Does the Aspire have a tripod connection somewhere?

Is there anyway to remove the front TV and close it off? I really don't see us watching it any?

[brobox]

Originally Posted by reubenray

Here are a few more questions concerning the entertainment system. My current coach has everything in one location. This is the where I put my satellite receiver at also. There are several HDMI and component switches there to send the satellite, OTA and Bluray signal to all the HDTV's. So how does the Aspire have everything setup?

Also I use a tripod Winegard Traveler setup a lot, due to the trees. Does the Aspire have a tripod connection somewhere?

Is there anyway to remove the front TV and close it off? I really don't see us watching it any?

My entertainment system was wired beautifully, however others have posted theirs was a spaghetti mess of wiring. On my RBQ there is a single HDMI connection that sends the signal to all 4 TV's and an additional HDMI in the bedroom for an additional sat receiver, if desired. There is also a Blu-ray player in the bedroom cabinet. There is a powered HDMI junction box in the basement connecting all 4 TV's to the entertainment center.

There is no outside wiring for an additional satellite dish, that would have to be added.

One thing nice about the front TV is, it is connected to the in dash GPS. The DW enjoys being able to see it to "help" me navigate. I doubt if we will ever watch it either, but seeing the GPS on a 32 inch screen sure beats the 5 inch dash screen, nice feature.

[hdgoldie]

X2 on the large screen GPS. Rick loves it too. And we use it sometimes for important games - like anytime we're watching the Packers play - so we don't miss anything regardless of where we are in the coach.

We have one of the Dish Tailgaters for those times when the trees are too heavy to get a signal from our in-motion. There's a second plug on the intake box on our unit. Not sure if it's marked auxiliary or satellite but it works. Would imagine it carried over and would work for your setup too.

[brobox]

Originally Posted by hdgoldie

X2 on the large screen GPS. Rick loves it too. And we use it sometimes for important games - like anytime we're watching the Packers play - so we don't miss anything regardless of where we are in the coach.

We have one of the Dish Tailgaters for those times when the trees are too heavy to get a signal from our in-motion. There's a second plug on the intake box on our unit. Not sure if it's marked auxiliary or satellite but it works. Would imagine it carried over and would work for your setup too.

Linda, I forgot about the games, I just switched to Direct for NFL to be able to get the Broncos while we are on the road. All TV's will be on during the games.

Is that second coax connection in the same outlet box as the park cable TV connection? I did not see one on my MH. Maybe I need to look closer. Thanks.

[hdgoldie]

I'll have to defer the connection question to Rick. I'm traveling for work right now - sigh - but I'll ask him to respond when I talk to him in a bit. I think the connection is in the same location on ours but I'm not sure.

[hdgoldie]

Rick said it was above the powercord reel beside the cable plug. He also said he hasn't gotten ours to work yet since we've either been open enough to use the regular satellite or too heavy of cover to get through regardless of where he put it! Grrrrr. He didn't remember how the plug was labeled, but there are two connections there.

[Marcosdad]

Is there anyway to remove the front TV and close it off? I really don't see us watching it any?[/QUOTE]

On our year, the overhead TV was an option. We didn't order it, and have a matching cabinet instead.

[hogdriver]

On my 13 Aspire the front TV was an option although I only saw one unit without the TV. On the 14s and later I think it is not an option. I never watch TV on it but we use almost everyday we travel to display the NAV system. It is also useful because I have occassionally displayed the rear camera while parked to watch what is happening behind me. It's useful to watch for guests arriving. Like a security camera.

[reubenray]

Can you see the TV while driving? We have yet to look at an Entegra, but may look at some next week.

[CLIFFTALL]

Originally Posted by reubenray

Can you see the TV while driving? .

I hope not