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  1. wanderin.pat

    Jitterbug/Lively... experience?

    I have a neighbor here in my RV Park who is interested in a Jitterbug type of phone. Any experience here with these anyone would like to share? Thanks in advance for any help!
  2. wanderin.pat

    How to setup Router to allow for a personal hotspot to provide the Internet connection - WIRELESS

    So, the Mobley I've been using quit working a few months ago. I've been through several different solutions that were expensive and unsatisfactory. I currently have a plan with ATT that's almost as good as my Mobley plan. It's an "iPad postpaid plan"... I can't pull the SIM out (I know someone...
  3. wanderin.pat

    Burnt pizza in Class-C oven

    I've recently acquired a "new to me" rig. It's the first time I've had a rig with a functioning oven. So, I bought a frozen thick crust Digorno's (sp?) pizza. Instructions say 400 degrees F, place on rack. Bake for 23 minutes. I bought a thermometer so that I would not be counting on oven...
  4. wanderin.pat

    Mobley giving up the ghost finally, I think.

    I've had my Mobley since about 1/2017. It has quit connecting to the Internet. When I connect to the managment console, I get the "NO SIM" error message. I called ATT and was told they no longer support the Mobley and I need to switch to another plan. So, now, I'm considering other...
  5. wanderin.pat

    T-Mobile Mifi M2000 Insego

    Are there any folks out there who use this? I'm considering getting one. I currently have an ATT Mobley, which I've been using for 5 years. I got one of those $20/month plans with unlimited data usage. ATT DOES NOT OFFER THIS ANYMORE. Where I'm currently living full-time is in an RV Park in...
  6. wanderin.pat

    Not really a newcomer, but long time gone.

    I haven't been active in a few years. I'm currently living and workamping at an RV park in Southern NM. I do, however, miss living on the road and may have to be moving back in that direction. I do have about 2 years of experience as a boondocking nomad, and can perhaps be of assistance to...
  7. wanderin.pat

    Mobley unable to connect for last 2 days? Anyone?

    My ATT Mobley would not connect to the Internet for the last two days.  I could connect TO it from my laptop, did a reset in the sw, did a hard reset on the button.  No Joy.  This morning it's working again.  Weird, huh????   Anyone else recently have a similar experience?   Thanks in...
  8. wanderin.pat

    Any experience with pre-paid cremation?

    Hi, long time since I visited.   I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with pre-paid cremation?  I have no life insurance, and want no burden placed on my family. I would prefer to "return to the dust from whence I came".   Although I haven't been traveling lately as much as I...
  9. wanderin.pat

    cleaning FILTHY trailer PART II

    I started cleaning my inherited Aluma-lite trailer back around March.   With help from my friends and neighbors, and an extremely wonderful cleaning lady, I'm living in it.  ONE LAST THING. (I hope) I would like to sterilize the plumbing from the outside where the hose comes in, to the water...
  10. wanderin.pat

    Aluma-Lite Travel Trailer

    I've recently acquired an ancient (I think) travel trailer.  It is an Aluma-Lite TT .  The registration and title are nowhere to be found.  When I look up the VIN, I only get back that it is an Aluma-Lite.    The big problem here for me is that I need to replace the entrance door.   Might...
  11. wanderin.pat

    How to clean FILTHY travel trailer

    I have recently been gifted with a 1983 Aluma Lite travel trailer.  Let me emphasize that I am very grateful.  BUT....  The gentleman who had lived in it had been sick for the last 3 years and did not keep it clean.  He was very sick, and passed away this December.  His executor has given it...
  12. wanderin.pat

    Hughes Net?

    I did a search and found only old (?... from WAY BACK in 2014) articles about Hughes Net. It SEEMS like they've been forced to change with the times.  I remember almost 10 years ago checking them out, and the cost of the equipment (a receiver box and satellite dish) was about $1000.  Now, it...
  13. wanderin.pat

    Harman Spark?

    I'm the guy who started the "Mobley Broke (?)" thread.   I wanted to open a new thread because I ended up with a Harman Spark, which I finally got yesterday.   I have a feeling that I'm not going to be real happy with it.  I didn't find anything in here about it. Thus, new thread.  I left it...
  14. wanderin.pat

    Mobley broke (?)

    I was one of those folks who managed to get the original (I think) Mobley back in early 2017.  It seems that ATT quit offering them some time since then.  Mine has recently started to develop some minor issues like have to unplug and replug it (hard reboot) to get decent access .  Since this...
  15. wanderin.pat

    pvc frame for solar panel

    I use something like the below for my solar panels.   I intentionally DON'T use the optimum angle for this latitude (SW NM) ... for my own reasons.   I've been asked by others to do this for them.  I won't do that.  But here's the plans I used  as a model for mine.     Hope this helps,  WP...
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    Coyote Howls?

    Is anyone from the forum staying at Coyote Howls at this time (12/10/2018)?   I'm further East and it's cold at night.  I'm thinking about driving over there and staying there for a month , and it would be nice to know if there are others from this forum staying there.   Thanks, WP
  17. wanderin.pat

    Sarah Connor Chronicles

    I freely admit that I'm behind on some of my binge-watching.  I often will wait till a series has several seasons in the can before I start watching them.  Several years ago, I waited until about season 4 to start watching "The Walking Dead".   (Even though I do my best to live a minimalist...
  18. wanderin.pat

    Taking the seats out

    The question comes up every few days in this forum.   Here's my perspective:   In the early 80's, I had a job briefly where I had to pack a bunch of photo equipment, as well as my own personal stuff in a Fiat 128.  It was the "entry level" model.  Didn't even have a radio.  Point:  It was very...
  19. wanderin.pat

    New guy on the block

    Not SO new.... 66 years old.  A tad confused at times.  Transitioning from Cargo Trailer to Car / Tent Camping.  First night in my cargo trailer was at the 2017 RTR.  Been living out of an RV since.   Primary areas of camping are CO and AZ.   Regards,  WP
  20. wanderin.pat

    Car Camping soon

    Very recently, my truck/tow vehicle , a 2001 F150, became in need of expensive repairs. I have been towing my 6x12 Cargo Trailer with it.  I am fortunate enough to also have a 1998 Jeep Cherokee.  It is my favorite vehicle , but only has a 4.0L straight six engine. I don't think I can pull my...
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