Satellite Internet Perfect for RVs

We are traveling today, so I am posting this on the 20th for the 21st posting.You may be wondering how we manage our stock transactions, banking and bill paying. We do it all on line. Online banking is safe and secure (as long as you have a firewall, good passwords and don't do stupid stuff like answer an email purportedly from Ebay saying you just bought a new set of tires while in Alabama but you are in Arizona -Yikes I better answer them right back and get those tires taken off my account -then the email asks you for your password...No, No, No, NO! - FIRST - log off - then log back on to the site you know is the REAL Ebay and then do the inquiry using your password - got it? Good!) So how do we get the internet while on the road? Sattelite. We subscribe to Hughes Sattelite and enjoy high speed internet whether we are in Nova Scotia, Canada or Scottsdale, Arizona. I like the tripod model (roof mount is available and more expensive) because you can move it to where the reception is the best. I drilled holes into the side of the trailer where the sattelite modem is located and inserted the cable fittings. Both Marilyn and I have wireless enabled laptop computers through a Linksys wireless router. the printer is also wireless. Very convienient to use as you can use your computer outside as well as at the desk.

I secure the tripod with two stakes at opposite angels and secure the stake eyes with a caribiner, tensioner connected to a chain which is secured to the tripod eyebolt.

If you want to purchase one of these systems, just post your email and I will put you in contact with a vendor. The price for the whole set-up is around $1,300.00. However it can be done cheaper. The fee is around $60.00 a month and you must sign up for a two year contract. The nice thing about this system is that if you are not a full-time RV'er you can use it at home and then take it on the road with you. It disassembles for easy storage.