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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jan 2019 at 10:53am<br /><br />I looked at the mobile satellite broadband systems a year or so ago. They might be less spendy now but then they were really high. You can’t just use a residential system and move it around because the data systems are set up to access the satellites from relatively small spot-beams on the earth surface. The mobile sat providers charge a lot so you can access from multiple spots. ]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jan 2019 at 10:26am<br /><br />If WiFi is commonly available, Google Fi is another option as it will use the WiFi signal or cellular signal depending on which will give the best connection. Google Fi uses three cellular providers, switching between them, again depending on which signal will give the best connection. The carriers are Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. Unfortunately, no carrier covers the entire US. We travel out west to visit our daughters and families. The mountains have many places with no coverage regardless of carrier. The vast stretches of desert also are lacking in coverage. If you want close to 100% coverage, some form of satellite communications would be needed, and that would rely on having a clear view of the sky so a deep valley in the mountains would also likely be a dead zone.<br>]]>
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   <title>Introduction : Signal boosters can really burn...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7014" rel="nofollow">GlueGuy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jan 2019 at 10:04am<br /><br />Signal boosters can really burn you. We had a client who hired another consultant to install a booster for a facility in the mountains. I think they spent a total of $15,000 on the system, and it didn't work worth a darn. I know the consultant very well, and he is sharp. The problem was the facility was just too far from any cell tower.<div><br></div><div>We ended up switching them to a cluster of femtocells scattered around the facility which operated through the broadband system we had installed. They are still using the femtocells now 8 years later, although they will probably switch to a WiFi-based system now that that is becoming more common (and that still goes through their broadband service).&nbsp;</div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:04:36 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : When I lived in CA I had Verizon....</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jan 2019 at 6:23am<br /><br />When I lived in CA I had Verizon. Much better most places on the West Coast. Now that I live in NC I’m on ATT. It’s better in a couple areas I camp in often. YMMV, check the coverage map app for the areas you plan to visit and then decide. <br /><br />I’ve not had any issues with signal booster interference. The booster has an alarm light for that.  I use the magnetic antenna that comes with the Wilson system on the TV roof which is steel. On the rpod I use the high gain directional antenna which is way up on top of a 20 ft extension pole. <br /><br />That also allows me to  move the booster to the TV quickly when I’m set up at camp. I’ve had several times when I got a poor signal at the campsite which was down in a hollow but a couple miles away on higher ground I could pick it up. ]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Welcome! Your plans sounds great,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=6870" rel="nofollow">Live2Camp</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 29 Jan 2019 at 12:00am<br /><br />Welcome! Your plans sounds great, you're going to really enjoy your RPod. I'll add on re the usefulness of Verizon out here in the west with mountains, valleys, desert, etc. Just this past few days I was in the coast mountains of central California and the only phones working were on Verizon. My guy and I have had this same experience in many regions, including in the coast mountains where we live. Have fun doing your research and we'll look forward to hearing which one you choose.&nbsp;]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2019 00:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Agree. The phone needs to be able...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5232" rel="nofollow">Richand Cindy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 10:30pm<br /><br />Agree.&nbsp; The phone needs to be able to act as a hotspot.&nbsp; Newer Android phones have it.&nbsp; So you need to check to see if your phone is hotspot capable.&nbsp; That being said it is a feature that must be turned on by your cell carrier.&nbsp; But every company is different. We had Metro PCS and they did not allow the hotspot feature to be turned on at any price.&nbsp; But they gave away for free a hotspot device and then charged $10 month for 10gb.&nbsp; The device has its own phone number and after 1 0r 3 months (cannot remember) we were able to switch it to another carrier.&nbsp; So we were able to bring our own phone and our own hotspot device to another carrier.&nbsp;]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 22:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Getting back to your internet...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=7014" rel="nofollow">GlueGuy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:29pm<br /><br />Getting back to your internet access, you may want to check out Visible (<a href="https://www.visible.com/" target="_blank">link to their web site</a>). This is a new wireless service created by Verizon. From what I understand, it is the same as Verizon service, except that it is truly unlimited, and prepaid at $40/month. It hasn't gotten a lot of press, but the idea is to offer a simpler plans with no stores and other overhead (like maybe advertising).<div><br></div><div>I know that Verizon is heads and shoulders above most other carriers, especially out west. There are huge areas of the country with not many people, and way too many mountains; both combine to make offering cell service a challenge. There are many places I've gone where Verizon is the only service available.</div><div><br></div><div>I would also suggest caution with cell repeaters/boosters. If you can not keep the indoor and outdoor antennas far enough apart, all you get is self-interference. It helps if you have a metal roof, but that is not an R-pod.</div><div><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 21:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Even with an RPod, visibility...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 7:09pm<br /><br /><div>Even with an RPod, visibility can be limited. For our Nissan Frontier, I purchased a set of heated power towing mirrors&nbsp; from 1A Auto. I looked and there are towing mirrors for the Tacoma as well in various configurations including some with turn signals and blind spot detection. They are not cheap, $159.95 and up depending on features, but the additional visibility is great since you can then see things behind the RPod better than with stock mirrors.</div><div><a href="https://www.1aauto.com/search?q=towing+mirror+pair+Tacoma" target="_blank">https://www.1aauto.com/search?q=towing+mirror+pair+Tacoma</a></div><div><br></div><div>They make my little Frontier look all grown up. <img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley4.gif" border="0" alt="Big smile" title="Big smile" /><br></div>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:09:34 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 5:02pm<br /><br />Just got a new Android a week ago, will check it out (haven't activated it yet on Verizon). I read about the option you mentioned and the bottom line is I am going to have to experiment with the options before I head out and expect to be online 24/7 or even close to that. It's work related so I need to make sure I'm ready before heading off. Thanks to everyone for all the info - good stuff.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 17:02:33 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : If you have a recent (last few...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:57pm<br /><br />If you have a recent (last few years) vintage smartphone and a mobile data plan then if should be a simple thing to turn the smartphone into a WiFi hotspot. On iPhones its settings&gt;personal hotspot. Key the password you see there into your tablet, laptop, or other WiFi device and connect. <br /><br />Not sure where it is on Android phones. <br /><br />]]>
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   <title>Introduction : Good stuff, thanks - what you...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:41pm<br /><br />Good stuff, thanks - what you recommend is what I've been leaning towards based on all that I have researched so far. That said, I understand how quickly things can change when it comes to mobile Internet.<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Richand Cindy,  No argument there,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:32pm<br /><br />Richand Cindy,<br /><br />No argument there, it is expensive.  Just an idea.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : I tow my 180 R-pod with a 2014...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8529" rel="nofollow">tcj</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:28pm<br /><br />I tow my 180 R-pod with a 2014 Tacoma.&nbsp; One of the big benefits of the R-pod...for me anyhow...is there is great rear visibility with the standard mirrors on the Tacoma.&nbsp; I would want to check that out before purchasing a 195.&nbsp; <br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:28:01 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Car wifi is very expensive. After...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5232" rel="nofollow">Richand Cindy</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:20pm<br /><br />Car wifi is very expensive.&nbsp; After the free trial we never used ours.&nbsp; Also many cars have not upgraded to 4G and are still 3G.&nbsp; For cell service I would go with Verizon.&nbsp; T mobile, Sprint are the worst for service.&nbsp; At&amp;T is about in the middle.&nbsp; But I have been at campsites when only people with Verizon got a signal.&nbsp; A better deal is to go with Total Wirelss as they use the Verizon network but at prices that match Cricket, MetroPCS etc If you can get a package that allows use to your smartphone as a hotspotthat that is best.&nbsp; Otherwise you need to buy a separate unit that creates a hotspot.&nbsp; Most of the cheap companies that have unlimited data do not include hotspot use and charge $10 month extra.&nbsp;&nbsp; So thats it for cell coverage.&nbsp; If that is not optimal then I would buy a WiFi booster.&nbsp; For WiFi do not even wait get the best booster, you need it now as WiFi at campsites is mostly terrible and only works close to the office.&nbsp; We find we use cell 80% of the time and WiFi 20%<br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Thanks Mike. I considered a new...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 4:12pm<br /><br />Thanks Mike. I considered a new vehicle but I love my 2015 Tacoma. One advantage is extremely low mileage. I haven't even broke 3k yet. I figured I could get WiFi installed - but if the trailer is with me I'd rather have it in there.<br>]]>
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   <title>Introduction : Realizing this is not your plan,...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 3:30pm<br /><br />Realizing this is not your plan, many newer vehicles have built in WIFI, I have one that does (2016) and one that doesn't (2014).  Just a consideration.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 15:30:27 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Thanks much offgrid, I&amp;#039;ll...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 12:04pm<br /><br />Thanks much offgrid, I'll be in contact as I get closer to actually purchasing the components. The phone apps sound great. I used to off-road years ago but this time around don't think I'll be getting too far into the boonies and will plan around cell coverage. I pretty much maintain my Internet site 24/7 (both as a job and as a hobby I love doing) and don't want to give that up beyond a day or two here and there.]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 11:19am<br /><br />For cell boosters you might want to check this out.<br /><br /><br /><br />https://youtu.be/3u47bXmgoIQ<br /><br />I purchased this hardware and it works quite well as long as there is actually a signal to boost. <br /><br />So If you’re in a flat area or in top of a mountain it works well, but if you’re down in a deep valley not so much. There have been some changes in the Wilson hardware since the video, if you’re interested PMe and I’ll let you know what I ended with.<br /><br />There are also several phone apps which give detailed maps of coverage for the various mobile carriers. ]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:19:24 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=8600" rel="nofollow">offgrid</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 11:10am<br /><br />For cell boosters you might want to check this out.<br /><br />https://youtu.be/3u47bXmgoIQ<br /><br />I purchased this hardware and it works quite well as long as there is actually a signal to boost. <br /><br />So If you’re in a flat area or in top of a mountain it works well, but if you’re down in a deep valley or hollow not so much. There have been some changes in the Wilson hardware since the video, if you’re interested PM me and I’ll let you know what I ended with.<br /><br />There are also several phone apps which give detailed maps of coverage for the various mobile carriers so you can determine in advance what will work in an area you want to camp in. I use one called “coverage?” On my iPhone. Also needless to say you’ll probably want an unlimited data plan....]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 11:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Introduction : Thanks, I like the 195 for the...</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:51am<br /><br />Thanks, I like the 195 for the reasons you mentioned. Anything close will do for me.&nbsp; <br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:51:11 +0000</pubDate>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=4814" rel="nofollow">StephenH</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:39am<br /><br />Welcome from another retired military member (Army)!The 195 is not yet on dealer lots as it is not projected to be available until sometime this coming spring. We have the 179 and have enjoyed it very much, especially with the modifications I have made. As we get older though, the walk-around bed of the upcoming 195 is mighty attractive. However, I would want to see it before making any decision about trading.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:35am<br /><br />Right, I understand that. Thanks.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:09am<br /><br />There is no difference in the floor plans.. a 195 is a 195, regardless of which plant builds it.&nbsp;<img src="http://www.rpod-owners.com/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 9:07am<br /><br />Thanks. Yes, the more I research on mobile Internet and talk to more and more people the more I get answers like yours - 'crap shoot'. I'm leaning towards your 'solution' and maybe adding a second carrier as a backup / redundancy - if I can afford it. Thanks for answering the HRE thing - most important to me is the floor-plan and as long as I am in the ballpark I'll make do.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=936" rel="nofollow">furpod</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 8:54am<br /><br />You cannot "order" an HRE. You live east of the Mississippi.. They are manufactured and sold in the west,not the east. Only FR knows why. To purchase an HRE, you will have to work with a western dealer.. BUT.. other then he knobby tires and some stickers, there isn't enough difference to warrant it. And anything from the HRE package can be added later to an eastern pod. <br><br>WiFi and cell coverage is a crap shoot. My wife can also work from anywhere she has good internet, I am retired army.. we have experimented pretty strongly over the last couple years. With a wifi booster, a cell booster, and a verizon air card, we still find lots and lots of places with no, to not good enough, coverage.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 8:50am<br /><br />Thanks, a 195 would do. I haven't contacted a dealer yet, but was assuming I could order a HRE 179, not find one as a walk-in.<br>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=5187" rel="nofollow">mcarter</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 8:23am<br /><br />Welcome Dave,<br /><br />You may find it difficult to locate a HRE in FL, any pod without risers and 15" wheels can be modified, all the new pods have 15" tires.<br /><br />As far as WIFI, several options available, major issue will be lack of service.  You may need to stay out of those areas.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 6:40am<br /><br />Thank you.]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9056" rel="nofollow">Motor7</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 28 Jan 2019 at 5:08am<br /><br />You are going to want a cell antenna/booster. Verizon sells their version with a rubber duck antenna but it actually works quite well. Wilson electronics makes several models and an exterior antenna is always better. Just make sure it operates on the current frequency Verizon is currently using( and that can change with each new generation of "G"). <br /><br />Oh, and if you are headed out West, consider a Hood River Edition R-Pod, 15" rims and 3.5" risers(lift above axle) for much needed ground clearance. <br />]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.rpod-owners.com/member_profile.asp?PF=9095" rel="nofollow">Dave D.</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> 12562<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 27 Jan 2019 at 11:57pm<br /><br />Yes, thanks. I gathered as much so far. Boon-docking&nbsp; really isn't number one on the priority list, Internet is. B-D would be a nice to have / do thing if an area has cell and seems worth the stay. Even so, it seems to be complicated even in areas of great cell service. That, or I am making it more complicated than it needs to be. On other R-Pod issues I have found John Marucci's YouTube videos of great value. They kind of sold me on the R-Pod over the Winnie Drop when I could not decide between the two.<br>]]>
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