Just started useing our 2013 wilderness 3175RE we bought last sept. we keep it at a seasonal site in Md. we love it! so much room to streatch out. My only issue is with the tv antena, I don't get as many channels as I did with my old crank up antena in our old camper. anyone have simular issues?
Wilderness owners - where are you???
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danemayer
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Hi cablguy4u,
Some of us have gone to the Jack antenna to try and improve reception. Also, some of us have found loose connectors or bad coax crimps that compromise the signal strength before it reaches the antenna. I'm not sure about the cable path on the Wilderness, but on some rigs, where the antenna cable comes through the roof, above the antenna crank, there may be a coax connector. A few of us have found it to be loose, affecting the signal.
If you're in NE Maryland, near the Pennsylvania border, I'm wondering how many digital broadcasts you could expect to get with any RV antenna. Havre de Grace maybe, if they have a station. You'd be doing real well to get Baltimore or Philly stations.
Thx for your input on my issue. being a cable tech. I have checked all the fittings even changed a few. I don't have a crank-up antena on my new camper, it's just some sort of bubble on the roof. My friends on either side of me have crank-up antenas and get 15 to 20 stations, (Balt and Philly) I only get 4 that work semi good and another 2 that go in and out.
Gracie4Camping
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Hope you had a great trip and MANY more to come! We are enjoying our Wilderness too.
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Just bought a 2750 RL and am looking forward to exchanging opinions, views, and ideas. Live in Idaho and spend most of the summer near Lake Cascade and McCall, two hours north of Boise. Heading for Washington coast Monday for two weeks. First big outing with new Wilderness. Am retired, married and also have a dog (snoodle) named Baby. Frank
Question to Wilderness owners: I have factory installed Dual auto style radio w/o dvd player in Wilderness 2750RL. Considering replacement with a unit with DVD player as seen on other travel trailers. Also, would installing additional ceiling speakers similar to existing speakers for surround sound make sense and would it be a tough do it yourself job? Points of enlightenment are welcome. Frank
I think that maybe you have to let these model specific topics "mature" for a year or so to get a good collection of responses.
Exactly one week ago, I drove 1,000 miles from Livingston, TX to Eldridge, Iowa to purchase my 2014 Wilderness 2175RB.
I just did the Texas TT&L stuff this morning at the Polk County tax office.
Now I can trash the temporary dealer tag that I used for the last 1,000 miles to bring 'er home.
Now that I've discovered the Wilderness Topic, I will post most of my travel trailer stuff here.
My big post is in the Welcome Topic at:
//heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/40677-Greetings-from-Texas!
I have another post under the Heartland General Topic about getting my new travel trailer settled in at home and plans for future travels.
//heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/40204-I-m-happy-how-about-you
Pictures of my current rig configuration at a scenic overlook on Hwy 7 in Arkansas.
My next configuration will be a double tow that is a 64 feet long consist. (That's railroad talk for a lot of cars hooked together.
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Going to take the trailer out for the Columbus day weekend, would rather go to the coast North of Ventura. However all the cousins live east of LA and thats means rough roads again. The nice thing is the bunks and space in the living room, however I am doing some upgrades such as putting control panel in the living area when slide is closed cannot access it. Then going to add some hardwood slide doors for the bedroom, plus in the process of making a generator stand on tougue. I am welding in my garage but will be bolt on to toungue since I cant access garage with trailer to weld. I am also upgrading vent covers to be able to close and mayby make a trash chute. My daughter sure has the attitude since getting her driving permit, so she needs to go do something else and smell the BBQ and fire burning.
Well hope everyone has had a safe and fun summer and will post some pictures when the trip is over. By the way a friend works in sales at CW and said heartland was upper tier trailer which was good to hear. My trade in is still for sale and it is pricey they have priced over double what i paid for it.
Well hope everyone has had a safe and fun summer and will post some pictures when the trip is over. By the way a friend works in sales at CW and said heartland was upper tier trailer which was good to hear. My trade in is still for sale and it is pricey they have priced over double what i paid for it.
We have a similar experience. I suspect the spherical antenna is designed to receive signals from all directional sources, but is not as sensitive as crank up rotating directional antennas. Other than changing to a crank up antenna with all the rotating hardware, etc., I have no idea what can be done to enhance the signals. Maybe a stronger booster. Looking forward to a response from someone who knows what can be done. Meanwhile, we too as retirees are enjoying our 2013 Wilderness 2750RL, so far used in Idaho and Washington State.
Took the trailer out over the 1st of the year and all of the kids had fun, however they are getting older and these trips may become fewer. They sure do love the fire and doing smores. Funny thing happened was i opened it up and went to turn on the center lights individually and no go. Well long story short and going through all the systems and fuses it turns out I did not turn on main switch my dad was laughing.
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So excited to be picking up our Wilderness 2250bh tomorrow! I grew up camping with my grandparents in their Fleetwood Wilderness, now I have my own and look forward to the memory making with my kiddo's.
I have to say how impressed I am with the amount of style and convenience packed into this light weight trailer. Can't wait for warmer weather!
So excited to be picking up our Wilderness 2250bh tomorrow! I grew up camping with my grandparents in their Fleetwood Wilderness, now I have my own and look forward to the memory making with my kiddo's.
I have to say how impressed I am with the amount of style and convenience packed into this light weight trailer. Can't wait for warmer weather!
Silverado23
Iowa Chapter Leaders
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Wonderone,
Congratulation on your new wilderness.
You should consider bringing your new wilderness to the Iowa Chapter rally June 20-22. This rally is being held at a kid friendly RV Park next to the Adventureland amusement and water park.
For more rally details:
//heartlandowners.org/showthread.ph...na-6-20-2014-to-6-22-2014?p=338988#post338988
Wonderone,
Congratulation on your new wilderness.
You should consider bringing your new wilderness to the Iowa Chapter rally June 20-22. This rally is being held at a kid friendly RV Park next to the Adventureland amusement and water park.
For more rally details:
//heartlandowners.org/showthread.ph...na-6-20-2014-to-6-22-2014?p=338988#post338988
