Beds
|
03-04-2006, 08:13
Post: #11
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
Bob:
We do have the Motosat dish. And we do have to set it up whenever we park. But it's easy. Just push a couple of buttons and when the lights blink correctly it's done. I've talked to a number of people who somehow hook their Verison phone up to their computer and get fairly high speed internet. Of course only where they can get their phone to work. I don't really know how successful that is. And a lot of upscale RV parks now have wireless internet available. All easy to receive but some not set up for sending. The Directv internet is slow compared to our cable connection at home but beggars can't be choosers. Regards. Joe Frost, 2003 43' Wanderlodge >>Welcome Joe, My question to you is we have DirecTV satellite but no internet onboard. Presently living in our 84 fulltime and have Earthlink DSL here in the mobilehome park where we park...Do you have a roof mounted internet dish or a free standing dish that you have to set up each time you want internet...I would love to have a roof mounted unit without paying the 4 grand for a motosat. Bob Lawrence 84 PT36 (Whirlybird) Tacoma, Wa.<< [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
|||
03-04-2006, 11:53
Post: #12
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Joe Frost"
wrote: > > Hi all. I'm Joe Frost and am new on this forum. And I haven't gotten my welcome note from Ron yet.<<< Howdy, Joe and Joy. It is about time you showed up here. We have been looking for you to show your face !! [] WELCOME!! Best regards, Jack( gainfully unemployed) and Liz Regards, Jack and Liz Pearce Fulltiming in a 1993 Wanderlodge WB40 Homesick Texans in SE. FL > > We purchased a 2003 43' Wanderlodge from Bleakley Motor Homes in Atlanta. In the purchase we specified that we wanted a Select Comfort bed. When we got there to take delivery they had put a Comfort Aire bed in. A cheaper alternative. It wasn't bad sleeping on it but I had a terrible time getting into it and constantly felt like I was going to fall out. We complained and they immediately replaced it with a "real" Select Comfort. Much better. > > At the Rally in the Valley in Perry the maker of the Comfort Aire was there. He bragged about the bed and said that BlueBird had decided to use that bed as an option on future Birds. If anyone has the opportunity to talk to any buyers of new units you might suggest to them that taking the cheapest bed available and ordering a real Select Comfort is the better option. > > Just my 2c. > > Regards. > > Joe Frost > 2003 43' Wanderlodge > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
|||
03-04-2006, 14:20
Post: #13
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
Hi Ed. I've also heard good things about Verizon. Correct me if I'm wrong but
you also need to have a Verizon cell phone plan before they will give you the best rate on internet connection service. Inquiring minds ya know. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Rob, Sue & Merlin (last person in NA without cell phone) 94 WLWB Quoting enow626@...: > > > > > I use the Verizon air card $59.95 per month and LOVE IT!!! I'm using it > > right now in my sunroom at home whilst I do my taxes, etc. > > > > I've used it all around the Southeast with connection everywhere I've tried > > from isolated stops to downtown wherever. > > > > Speed varies from about 100kbs to 1000 or more obviously depending on > > Verizon's network - - which seems to be expanding. > > > > Ed Nowokunski > > 95BMC37 > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > > > > > Recreational vehicles > > > Wanderlodge > > > Automotive maintenance > > > > > Recreational vehicle dealer > > > Used recreational vehicles > > > Automotive radiators > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
|||
03-04-2006, 19:09
Post: #14
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
One does not need a cell phone, at least I was never questioned.
Tommie 2 Shoes --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Rob Robinson wrote: > > Hi Ed. I've also heard good things about Verizon. Correct me if I'm wrong but > you also need to have a Verizon cell phone plan before they will give you the > best rate on internet connection service. Inquiring minds ya know. Any info > would be appreciated. Thanks > > Rob, Sue & Merlin (last person in NA without cell phone) > 94 WLWB > > > Quoting enow626@...: > > > > > > > > > > > I use the Verizon air card $59.95 per month and LOVE IT!!! I'm using it > > > > right now in my sunroom at home whilst I do my taxes, etc. > > > > > > > > I've used it all around the Southeast with connection everywhere I've tried > > > > from isolated stops to downtown wherever. > > > > > > > > Speed varies from about 100kbs to 1000 or more obviously depending on > > > > Verizon's network - - which seems to be expanding. > > > > > > > > Ed Nowokunski > > > > 95BMC37 > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS > > > > > > > > > > Recreational vehicles > > > > > > Wanderlodge > > > > > > Automotive maintenance > > > > > > > > > > Recreational vehicle dealer > > > > > > Used recreational vehicles > > > > > > Automotive radiators > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > > > > > > > Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
|||
03-04-2006, 21:45
Post: #15
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
Rob, Sue,
You're right, we moved one of our cell phones to Verizon for $39.95 per month (Carolyn's) to get the $59.95 rate. Ed Nowokunski 95BMC37 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
|||
03-04-2006, 21:56
Post: #16
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
Ed:
That's fascinating. As I said, I'm kinda stuck with the Motosat dish. I'd look like a real fool paying all that money and not using it. But for those who haven't gone with the Motosat because of the cost, tell us what the specifics of the Verison Air Card are. How does it work? How does it hook to the computer? Is the phone usable without LD charges all over the country? Inquiring minds want to know Regards, Joe Frost, 2003 43' Wanderlodge >>Re: Beds I use the Verizon air card $59.95 per month and LOVE IT!!! I'm using it right now in my sunroom at home whilst I do my taxes, etc. I've used it all around the Southeast with connection everywhere I've tried from isolated stops to downtown wherever. Speed varies from about 100kbs to 1000 or more obviously depending on Verizon's network - - which seems to be expanding. Ed Nowokunski 95BMC37<< [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
|||
03-05-2006, 02:59
Post: #17
|
|||
|
|||
Beds
The Verizon wireless internet service is $79.95 per month if you are
not a Verizon customer and $59.95 per month if you are. The required AirCard costs from $49.95 to $179.95 to purchase. The AirCard fits into the PC Card slot on your laptop. If you have a desktop, there is an expensive but great alternative which I use. Kyocera just released a wireless router with a slot to put the AirCard into ($299). You can then connect by Ethernet cable to one of the four ports on the back or connect wirelessly. Speeds in the Broadband Access areas (primarily around major cities) is very good 400+Kbps (Verizon claims 400-700). In other areas (National Access) it drops to 50+Kbps (Verizon claims 60-80). Of course if you can't get a cell phone signal, it won't work at all. For someone who is traveling part time, it is a great alternative. If you are traveling full time or spend a great deal of time in areas where there is limited cell phone coverage, the MotoSat DataStorm Internet system is still the best (but certainly more expensive) option. As long as you have line of sight to the satellite (ie no trees in the way) you will connect with good speeds (typically 700- 1,000 Kbps), regardless of cell coverage. |
|||
« Next Oldest | Next Newest »
|
User(s) browsing this thread: 5 Guest(s)