<![CDATA[Newell Gurus - Televisions, Satellite, Audio Visual Stuff]]> https://newellgurus.com/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:51:56 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Television Access]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8386 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:12:41 +0000 TMCopeland]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=8386
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]]> <![CDATA[4K Reversible Projection System]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=6497 Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:32:47 +0000 Terigari]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=6497
When did the 4k projection system start with the outdoor viewing start? I am starting the search for a coach now, and would like to know when the projection system start that is viewable from the interior and the exterior of the coach? Also if anyone knows of any for sale that have this option or have been converted I am interested.]]>
When did the 4k projection system start with the outdoor viewing start? I am starting the search for a coach now, and would like to know when the projection system start that is viewable from the interior and the exterior of the coach? Also if anyone knows of any for sale that have this option or have been converted I am interested.]]> <![CDATA[New satelite receivers to old TVs]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=6466 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:07:40 +0000 ccjohnson]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=6466 <![CDATA[Rosen head unit and satellite radio]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=5183 Sat, 28 Sep 2019 15:31:12 +0000 Rhawk6]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=5183
Thanks 
Ron]]>
Thanks 
Ron]]> <![CDATA[VMSpc downloads]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=1398 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 14:55:24 +0000 qcj]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=1398 <![CDATA[New Winegard Traveler system]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=988 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:54:33 +0000 les korcala]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=988 Wife wanted new one touch switch on system.
So we ordered Winegard Trav'ler newer model with one only coaxial cable coming from satellite antenna model: SK- SWM3

At first I as thinking getting specialist do the asambly job!but after watching few videos it looked to simple to pile up $$$ to the other person,

So I pulled off our trusty but not HD dome in motion and plugged exiting mounting holes and carefully with plenty space to retract I mounted our new motorized unit, before and after I put some silicone under and above the frame for any leaks.

routed new cables ( power and coaxial ) in to exiting roof's hole and connected to the power box and Receiver and splitter.
I did installed nice 40" HD in one of the bay's with swing out arm, and only one think to do is to run the coaxial from splitter to the second non record-able receiver. I could do wireless remoter but don't feel like spend another $160 to do wireless.
Anyway, so far our Winngeard Trav'ler slimline works like champ, love how easy with one push of the switch will adjust all 3 satellites 98,101 &HD 103 and its ready to watch! at 1600$ it was worth of investment.]]> Wife wanted new one touch switch on system.
So we ordered Winegard Trav'ler newer model with one only coaxial cable coming from satellite antenna model: SK- SWM3

At first I as thinking getting specialist do the asambly job!but after watching few videos it looked to simple to pile up $$$ to the other person,

So I pulled off our trusty but not HD dome in motion and plugged exiting mounting holes and carefully with plenty space to retract I mounted our new motorized unit, before and after I put some silicone under and above the frame for any leaks.

routed new cables ( power and coaxial ) in to exiting roof's hole and connected to the power box and Receiver and splitter.
I did installed nice 40" HD in one of the bay's with swing out arm, and only one think to do is to run the coaxial from splitter to the second non record-able receiver. I could do wireless remoter but don't feel like spend another $160 to do wireless.
Anyway, so far our Winngeard Trav'ler slimline works like champ, love how easy with one push of the switch will adjust all 3 satellites 98,101 &HD 103 and its ready to watch! at 1600$ it was worth of investment.]]> <![CDATA[Qestion on TV mount in the bay area]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=781 Sun, 12 May 2013 07:32:39 +0000 les korcala]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=781 I have good 24" of Bay width and plenty space lenght way.

But try to figure out what shape TV mount would be best to do the trick.

I would mount the bracket on one bay side wall the tv in colapse would just line up along the one wall. Than to use it you would pulled out of the bay ture it and would be position same spot as when the bay doors are closed.

I know of MonoPrice , they sell many good brackets, but before I buy I will ask anyone who has same set up in their coach.

Les]]> I have good 24" of Bay width and plenty space lenght way.

But try to figure out what shape TV mount would be best to do the trick.

I would mount the bracket on one bay side wall the tv in colapse would just line up along the one wall. Than to use it you would pulled out of the bay ture it and would be position same spot as when the bay doors are closed.

I know of MonoPrice , they sell many good brackets, but before I buy I will ask anyone who has same set up in their coach.

Les]]> <![CDATA[AM/FM in dash radio]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=490 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:22:54 +0000 rheavn]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=490
Thanks for any info........................]]>
Thanks for any info........................]]> <![CDATA[Oudoor Internet Router]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=250 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:46:27 +0000 Fulltiming]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=250
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The gray wire is the new ethernet cable for the EnGenius

We looked at various mounting options such as mounting the unit on its edge to the side of the CB antenna mounting bracket and finally decided the easiest and most secure method was mounting it flat on top of the cable bundle from the DataStorm, about 4 feet from the front of the coach.
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Note the opening for the ethernet cable is mounted toward the rear of the coach.

Don has his mounted on the electric lift for the TV antenna but my TV antenna is at the rear of the coach and I didn't think that was necessary for adequate reception. Don used the stretch electrical tape to cover all the openings to maintain a weatherproof environment with a flat mounting position and both taped and tie wrapped the unit to the cables between two wire clamps that had previously been drilled into the roof. I fished the ethernet cable down through the cabinet in front of the passenger seat, behind the TV, across to the drivers side, through the wall into the light cove on the drivers side, down into the window valence and around the edge of the window to my desk. I used a strip of Velcro to attach to the felt/carpet on the inside of the valence panel, over the wires and ot the felt/carpet again to hold the cables securely and out of sight. The ethernet cable plugs into a power injector that comes with the unit then you need a short ethernet cable to plug into a switch (or a computer if that is the only unit you will have on your network) or the WAN port of a existing router. Don uses a single router at a time (although he has multiple routers in his coach) but I am double NAT'ing using 192.168.5.1 for the EnGenius and feeding it into the WAN port on my Cradlepoint which is still on 192.168.1.1. That gives me flexibility and make it easy to move my computer system (3 computers, one network laser printer and 2 Network Attached Storage units between the house and the coach without having to redo the network setting every time. If you don't have as complicated a system, you can use the EnGenius as a standard router (its default is 192.168.1.1) and run the ethernet cable directly to a computer or a switch after the power injector. The setup and changing from one WiFi signal to another (which you will do a lot when traveling) is not difficult but is easier the second time. I will be happy to provide more guidance to anyone that wants information in setting up the router.

The result so far has been satisfying. Using a standard WiFi USB adapter, I don't get a strong enough signal to connect. Using the Cradlepoint WiFi and WAN router, even with the Hawkin Directional antenna I get high 70's to 80's (not great to barely useable). With the EnGenius on the roof, I am getting signal strengths in the upper 50's to low 60's. That is a significant improvement. It makes the difference between getting a strong signal and getting a signal that keeps dropping.

My signal is NOT as strong as Don's with his mounted vertically instead of horizontally and elevated an additional couple of feet but I didn't have a way of mounting it vertically and higher without a lot of trouble and expense.
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EnGenius viewed from the rear of the coach. Other mounting option would have been to set it vertically next to the CB antenna and strap it to the CB antenna mounting bracket (center of roof in front of the unused Satellite dish.

I will update this thread as I travel and use the system more. In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask away.]]>
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The gray wire is the new ethernet cable for the EnGenius

We looked at various mounting options such as mounting the unit on its edge to the side of the CB antenna mounting bracket and finally decided the easiest and most secure method was mounting it flat on top of the cable bundle from the DataStorm, about 4 feet from the front of the coach.
.jpg 800_3232.JPG Size: 428.81 KB  Downloads: 183
Note the opening for the ethernet cable is mounted toward the rear of the coach.

Don has his mounted on the electric lift for the TV antenna but my TV antenna is at the rear of the coach and I didn't think that was necessary for adequate reception. Don used the stretch electrical tape to cover all the openings to maintain a weatherproof environment with a flat mounting position and both taped and tie wrapped the unit to the cables between two wire clamps that had previously been drilled into the roof. I fished the ethernet cable down through the cabinet in front of the passenger seat, behind the TV, across to the drivers side, through the wall into the light cove on the drivers side, down into the window valence and around the edge of the window to my desk. I used a strip of Velcro to attach to the felt/carpet on the inside of the valence panel, over the wires and ot the felt/carpet again to hold the cables securely and out of sight. The ethernet cable plugs into a power injector that comes with the unit then you need a short ethernet cable to plug into a switch (or a computer if that is the only unit you will have on your network) or the WAN port of a existing router. Don uses a single router at a time (although he has multiple routers in his coach) but I am double NAT'ing using 192.168.5.1 for the EnGenius and feeding it into the WAN port on my Cradlepoint which is still on 192.168.1.1. That gives me flexibility and make it easy to move my computer system (3 computers, one network laser printer and 2 Network Attached Storage units between the house and the coach without having to redo the network setting every time. If you don't have as complicated a system, you can use the EnGenius as a standard router (its default is 192.168.1.1) and run the ethernet cable directly to a computer or a switch after the power injector. The setup and changing from one WiFi signal to another (which you will do a lot when traveling) is not difficult but is easier the second time. I will be happy to provide more guidance to anyone that wants information in setting up the router.

The result so far has been satisfying. Using a standard WiFi USB adapter, I don't get a strong enough signal to connect. Using the Cradlepoint WiFi and WAN router, even with the Hawkin Directional antenna I get high 70's to 80's (not great to barely useable). With the EnGenius on the roof, I am getting signal strengths in the upper 50's to low 60's. That is a significant improvement. It makes the difference between getting a strong signal and getting a signal that keeps dropping.

My signal is NOT as strong as Don's with his mounted vertically instead of horizontally and elevated an additional couple of feet but I didn't have a way of mounting it vertically and higher without a lot of trouble and expense.
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EnGenius viewed from the rear of the coach. Other mounting option would have been to set it vertically next to the CB antenna and strap it to the CB antenna mounting bracket (center of roof in front of the unused Satellite dish.

I will update this thread as I travel and use the system more. In the meantime, if you have any questions, ask away.]]> <![CDATA[Video Switch]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=78 Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:21:06 +0000 bikestuff]]> https://newellgurus.com/showthread.php?tid=78
Attached is the manual for video switch that is made by Silverleaf. It is a standalone module that does not require any other Silverleaf equipment. It has 4 video inputs and 4 video outputs and (count them) 12 triggers (six active high and six active low).

So what does this mean? With this gizmo you can run left, right, backup and potentially GPS into a single monitor and control the whole shebang automatically or with switches.

I have the device but am still thinking about what I want to do but in case anyone else is thinking the same thing....

Cheers,
bill

ps. This is what Newell is using in new coaches, but this is far more powerful / flexible than what they are using it for.
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Attached is the manual for video switch that is made by Silverleaf. It is a standalone module that does not require any other Silverleaf equipment. It has 4 video inputs and 4 video outputs and (count them) 12 triggers (six active high and six active low).

So what does this mean? With this gizmo you can run left, right, backup and potentially GPS into a single monitor and control the whole shebang automatically or with switches.

I have the device but am still thinking about what I want to do but in case anyone else is thinking the same thing....

Cheers,
bill

ps. This is what Newell is using in new coaches, but this is far more powerful / flexible than what they are using it for.
.pdf VDX 404 Manual.pdf Size: 297.41 KB  Downloads: 8

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