Television options while on the road

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  1. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    by the time you're done with the monthly bills just for the comfort and intellectual entertainment while on the road, what will you save ? does it matter? the sound of silence is loud .. how come its so hard to deal with the wheels turning inside your own head? alot of drivers sit and stare out the window..
     
    dca, Oct 23, 2015
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    I must be doing something wrong then.
    I have VZW unlimited plan, I average 40 gigs/month and don't have that issue.
    I have a friend who uses more data and doesn't have any real complaints either.
     
    Balakov100, Oct 23, 2015
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    Get a tv and a winegard antenna and use your data to watch hulu plus for $12 a month commercial free.The tv's for sale at the ts use dc power so no need for an inverter if you don't want one installed in your truck. When your data doesn't work(none of the wireless carriers works everywhere not even Verizon or At&t) you can hook up the winegard antenna and get local programming. When your data is working and your laying down on your break, you have the option to hook your tablet up to the big screen.
     
    fastlanedanny, Oct 24, 2015
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    I mounted my dish to a load lock( we have a rack on the sleeper) and just put it up when I want to use it, I could move it to a new truck in less than 5 minutes
     
    Rock6531, Oct 24, 2015
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    "I've had enough education "
    The most phenomenally stupid statement posted anywhere on TTR in ages .
     
    A21CAV, Oct 24, 2015
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    If you need a tv in you're truck to watch all these tv shows you're working for the wrong company.
     
    BoostedTeg, Oct 24, 2015
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    not true I have Verizon unlimited data (grandfathered in) I use 50-60 gb a month and the only time I can't stream video is if I'm someplace with bad cell.... (1-2 bars)
     
    flood, Oct 25, 2015
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    if you have to run so hard to make a good check that you can't sit and watch tv shows your working for the wrong company.... my avg. day is under 8 hr's driving, work smarter NOT harder
     
    flood, Oct 25, 2015
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    No doubt , Straight Stacks !

    I am an reading machine. I knock out about 50 books per year , not counting all of the reading I do on here and online news feeds.

    Gotta keep that noggin sharp.

    The boob tube is such a waste.
     
    jammer910Z, Oct 25, 2015
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    Is that a custom mount or did you purchase it? A friend has this set up but sets the sat. On top of the cab because he can't find a window mount.

    If it is perchased, where did you get it?
     
    KMac, Oct 25, 2015
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