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Thanks, Wayne: I have about decided to go with Dish and get the VIP 222 receiver to connect with the Winegard portable automatic. I want one receiver and IR remotes because I want to conceal my wiring and the receiving equipment and be able to use both televisions in our bus. We don't need DVD, because we don't record. I have a nearly new Panasonic DVD that we've used maybe twice in the last three years. After talking to Dish reps today however, I found out its about as bad as trying to buy a car, pushy, pushy, pushy. I'm sure the DTV folks are the same. Thanks again, safe travels!

I do not have satellite TV in my motorhome, but am about to. I'm going to purchase the Winegard Carry-out Automatic Portable (Mod. #GM1518). Right now one can find some really good prices on the unit. I also plan to "sign up" with Dish Network. Question, for those of you that have this system, what type of receiver do you have? Also some good bargains on Dish Network receivers right now.

All, A warning concerning the Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve (or similar product). I know of one user of this piece of equipment, which looks good and no doubt makes changing engine oil much easier. User's diesel pusher ran over a piece of road debris which struck the valve breaking it away from his oil pan. Resultant rapid loss of engine oil trashed his engine almost immediately. Incidentally, I don't believe I have seen this product advertised in the FMCA Magazine. Thomas F 31522

Read with interest Richard McKee's (F159358) letter to editor in the November 2009 FMCA mag about being "denied" entry to an RV park it has happened to me as well. I own a 1994 Wanderlodge in near showroom condition. Was told "we restrict motorhomes over 10 years of age". Seems in times of economic crisis park owners/managers should not be so "snootie". Tommy Rountree F31522 Alabama