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Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-16-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

Hey Vern,
It lives in Alaska now? I'm not gonna ask.
Is this their website? Looks like they may have moved there, too.
https://www.ez-aim.com/
Alaska may be our next target for a lengthy trip....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-16-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

Tried setting up my satellite dish on the trailer hitch mount that I assembled for us to get
TV on the road. Took me about 10 minutes to assemble the hardware and connect the
electronics.
Well,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-02-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

I recently tried the satellite rig I've created with the trailer hitch mounted dish system.
It works, but as expected, and suggested by Deryck (Hallibagger), it took some time for me
to hit the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-20-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

The dish arrived Thursday and I put it together and it's in the van. The instructions
didn't come with it, so I had to work from the downloadable version, and finally climbed
up the side of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-16-2010, 12:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

I said
"Although I was able to get 70% signal strength when I finally (manually) located the "bird", I wasn't
able to get all the channels I get at home, with the same Motorola DSR 209 receiver,...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-11-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Well, it's done and it seems to work, after a bit of fiddling.
It's not perfect, but my combination of parts and (many) wing nuts was assembled and
receiving satellite TV this afternoon in a...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-26-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Someone else on here suggested a setup like that, but we only carry a 9.8" screen netbook with us
on the road. It must be a popular alternative to TV, because someone at Best Buy also mentioned
it...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-26-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

So much for last posts.
I believe the only dish/actuator/locator systems compatible with Star Choice satellite are made by
Motosat and Explorer, and both are in the $3K range.
So, I'll be looking...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-21-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

One LAST posting to this thread. I got in touch with Kingcontrols who make the VuQube
satellite signal acquisition systems and they said it's not compatible with Star Choice. :(
Yet. :)
The...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-10-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Well, the thing is in, and it seems ok although the top horizontal pivot tightening screw
did not turn in easily. I checked the threads but they look ok, so I'll just keep an eye on it for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-10-2009, 01:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

I had the exact same in my Roadtrek.

Here's his website for more photos: https://www3.sympatico.ca/danielle_pare/ ... ctures.htm...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-04-2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Well we pulled the trigger on the Sharp LC19SB27U from Best Buy Canada, retail $279+tax.
Now I need an articulating mounting arm and some ideas as to how to secure it to the rear
wall of the...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-31-2009, 02:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

I know what you mean about the 19". It's not going to be easy to tuck it away behind the entertainment unit when we're in motion. I was hoping it would fit better, but there's not much I can do about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2009, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Thanks for the thoughts.
It's almost certainly going to be a selling point for any mount, whether or not it's
solid and stable and "lockable" while the vehicle is in motion.
My wife says we'll...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-28-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Thanks Ron. I think my next foray into the land of the free, home of the brave, is going to consist
largely of SHOPPING!!! :wtf:
I think I'm going with the Canadian Best Buy LC19SB27U Sharp. The...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Thanks for the extra info Chester. It looks interesting. Maybe if we get down towards Houston
later this fall, we may have a look.
Pricey, but sounds pretty easy to use.

Thanks.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

Thanks for the link Chester. I'm sort of wading through the web page right now.
How long have you had it, and did you buy from them directly online?
Or, did you drive to Houston for a look and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

That looks perfect. I think we have the same curtains, too! :roll:
I see something underneath the e-unit, looks like possibly an inverter?
I think it'll work for us. Just have to get clearance...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
Re: Thinking of replacing the OEM TV in my RT

We joined Costco as an experiment, just to get in and have a look around.
If you know your prices on stuff, we found you won't save a lot of $$$, although
their return policy is touted as one of...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-16-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,031
Posted By Mike
I replaced the OEM TV - and added mobile satellite too

I've got an Energy Star rated Panasonic 19" LCD HDTV which I'm thinking about using
as a replacement to the OEM Panasonic 13" CRT TV that's in there now. The new one
won't physically fit in the...
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