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Well I got the Tailgater up and running...

Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by stungjoe, Apr 27, 2012.

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  1. Apr 27, 2012 #1
    stungjoe

    stungjoe Road Train Member

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    It's friggen AWESOME!:biggrin_25514:
    No more pixalation when a truck goes by. I get all of the channels (too many) I get at home on DISH except the locals. And it's super easy to set up.

    I mounted a small plate of aluminum with four holes in it on top of my mirror arm (Prostar) and it rests against the smaller stabilizing arm. I unscrewed the four rubber feet on the Tailgater and screwed in studs. These studs stick thru the four holes on the plate and I use a large wingnut on one of the studs to keep the unit from falling off. I take it in and store it in the box when traveling.

    All in all very impressed with it!
     
    stungjoe, Apr 27, 2012
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  3. May 1, 2012 #2
    Gears

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    Joe...
    Do you happen to have a picture of this mounted on your truck?
     
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  4. May 1, 2012 #3
    STexan

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    Be sure to keep the tailgater stowed in a place with minimal shock from bad roads. The tailgater won't take a lot of vibration and shock abuse and it will stop it's seeking ability. Would be interested to know how this setup works LONG-TERM in a trucking environment.
     
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  5. May 1, 2012 #4
    aiwiron

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    Being a bit more than a caveman for high tec, may I ask what is a tailgaiter?
     
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  7. May 1, 2012 #5
    Gears

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    Google dish tailgater.
    Dish has videos and plenty of info on their website.
     
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  8. May 1, 2012 #6
    aiwiron

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    Thanks for the information, looks like something cool and worth it if you want reception.
     
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  9. May 1, 2012 #7
    Dieselboss

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    It is not a truck-mounted device. Unless you do it anyway with your own mount design and understand that the warranty is voided at that point.
     
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  10. May 1, 2012 #8
    Gears

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    I'm fully aware of that fact. I wanted to see how he mounted while parked.
     
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  11. May 1, 2012 #9
    stungjoe

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    Sorry for the delay Gears...
    no pics but I can get ya something tomorrow. I'm sitting in Jeffersonville, OH in a thunderstorm....and it's working fine:biggrin_2559:

    BTW....
    I place it back in the box sitting on the Styrofoam it was shipped with. It's on the upper bunk mattress when moving.
     
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  12. May 2, 2012 #10
    Gears

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    Thanks Joe. No big rush, just be safe out there.
     
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