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New app remotely controls RV thermostat

August 4, 2017 Emily Woodbury

Dometic’s new CT Bluetooth Thermostat (CTBT) app, for iOS and Android, can control the temperature of Domestic single zone air conditioners and the furnace inside an RV. The CTBT app can be used to monitor and control a CT Bluetooth thermostat from a distance when a device is connected using a Bluetooth connection. The CTBT app allows users to change... Read More

Find the perfect viewing spot for the Total Solar Eclipse

July 27, 2017July 28, 2017 Chris Guld

by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com Those of us who travel by RV have the enviable opportunity to be in the perfect spot for the historic total solar eclipse that crosses the United States on August 21, 2017. But how do you find that perfect spot? With an app on your smartphone of course! App Name: Eclipse2017.org Author: Eclipse 2017 Price: Free... Read More

Electrical safety near water inside home or RV — Important!

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 RV Staff

Texas teen electrocuted after cell phone accidentally falls in bathtub I just saw this on one of my forums about electrical safety around water and thought I would share it here… —Mike LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – A 14-year-old girl from Lubbock died early Sunday morning after being electrocuted in a bathtub. Madison Coe’s mother and grandmother tell... Read More

Taking panorama pictures with your smartphone

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 RV Staff

by Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour Trinidad de Cuba, Photo by Jim Guld with a Nexus 6 Android phone. Lake Santa Fe, Florida: Photo by Chris Guld with an iPhone 7+ When you travel, you get so many opportunities for beautiful photos and, if you have a smartphone, you have one of the best cameras ever made. Taking panoramas,... Read More

RVing birdwatchers: New app helps identify birds

July 10, 2017July 13, 2017 Emily Woodbury

For many RVers birdwatching is a popular hobby. While the landscapes and terrain change, so do the birds we see from state to state. Sure, a birdwatching guidebook is a great reference, but what’s the year 2017 without an app for everything? Digital technology is about to add big data to the bird enthusiast’s traditional tools of binoculars and... Read More

The Digital RVer: Cell phone needs no battery

July 9, 2017July 12, 2017 Chuck Woodbury

One thing most RVers rely on more than anything else (but their RVs) is a cell phone to stay in touch with friends, family and the outside world. One problem with cell phones, however, is their batteries can easily go dead. And that can be a huge inconvenience at critical times. So here’s some exciting news. Researchers at the... Read More

Your smartphone will count your steps

June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 Chris Guld

I’ve been meaning to write this article for a while, but while we were either driving or sitting at home, I didn’t have many steps to count and that just would not be very impressive! I wanted to wait until I could take some screenshots of when I’ve been active. We were in Europe for a month and doing... Read More

Automatic maps of where you’ve been by Google Maps

May 31, 2017June 1, 2017 Chris Guld

We mostly travel by RV in the United States, but right now, we’re in Venice, Italy! The only way to get around here is to walk, or take a boat. I love the fact that, just by carrying my phone around, I can get a map of where we walked. Map of where we walked This comes from Google Maps.... Read More

Winegard’s new ConnecT RV Internet WiFi + 4G LTE Extender

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Bob

By Bob Difley Introducing the Winegard ConnecT 4G1, a fully-integrated system that works together for maximum security, faster RV internet speeds, and increased range from any WiFi source. Plus, when WiFi is not available, it links to a reliable nationwide 4G LTE network for uninterrupted RV internet streaming while traveling anywhere. The Winegard ConnecT 4G1 helps keep mobile devices,... Read More

New cell booster: Up to 32X enhanced signal for RVs

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Bob

By Bob Difley St. George, Utah –April 17, 2017 — weBoost®, the global leader in cell signal boosters, today announced the launch of the Drive 4G-X RV, the brand’s most powerful and best performing in-vehicle cell phone signal booster providing up to 32X stronger cell signal. RV owners will now be able to experience exceptional call quality, faster data... Read More

So many weather apps — Pick one and learn it

April 6, 2017December 12, 2017 Chris Guld

by Chris Guld, GeeksOnTour.com A while back I wrote an article about weather apps. I recently reviewed it and updated some of the information. All of the apps I mentioned have gotten better. All of the apps have the same basics and maybe one or two unique features. In doing the research to update my article, I found several reports... Read More

Get an accurate travel diary with Google’s location history

March 9, 2017December 20, 2017 RV Staff

By Chris Guld, Geeks on Tour If you turn on Location Services and allow Google Maps to save location history, it records everywhere you go – as long as your phone is with you. It also records the times and photos you took along the way. On an Android phone, you access this stored data by opening the Google... Read More