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Old 04-08-2018, 09:44 PM   #1
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Smile tv in a 2017 5th wheel sprinter

All, how do i use my tv when i don't have a cable hookup?
With my antenna I should be able to get local channels ,you would think, right?
any help will be nice. Thanks
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Old 04-09-2018, 01:38 AM   #2
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tv in a 2017 5th wheel sprinter

You need to find the booster and turn it on. The booster should be at one of the coax outlets, and will have a small button you push to turn it on. Once you have done that, raise the antenna if it’s that style, then do a channel scan making sure the tv is set to “air”.
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Old 04-09-2018, 08:07 AM   #3
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Thanks for the quick reply. I looked and couldn't find the button.
Also, my antenna is not adjustable.
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Old 04-09-2018, 08:48 AM   #4
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The button is normally next to the inside TV connection. The TV itself must then be setup to look for "air" or "antenna" channels. Most default to cable so you have to specify and change it.
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Old 04-09-2018, 09:21 AM   #5
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Keep looking, as stated its usually on the same plate as one of the coaxial connectors. Note: its a small button. Could be located anywhere in the rig. Be patient it may take a couple adult drinks
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Old 04-09-2018, 12:54 PM   #6
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Randy, every one we've looked at has the amplifier where the coax comes in to one of the TV's. Have your SO come in to help, she'll find it and then this whole thing will be over. It is a tiny button, like was mentioned, about an eighth of an inch in diameter.
And I found this in the description online: "Cable TV hook-up with antenna and signal booster" It's there, believe us.
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Old 04-09-2018, 04:51 PM   #7
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On my 2017 sprinter, it’s on the left side of the couch in the rear. It’s looks like a regular outlet, but there is a little button on the right side of the switch. It will make a huge difference when you do your channel search.
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Old 04-09-2018, 06:45 PM   #8
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Jim, I will look again with my SO. Stand by
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Old 04-09-2018, 06:48 PM   #9
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Thank you Johnnie, I will check it out tomorrow night
I have to ask, why isn't this mentioned in the owners manual?
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Old 04-09-2018, 06:54 PM   #10
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Johnnie, we have the rv so i don't know why it wouldn't be there

Since we have the same rv can you answer another question for me.
its seem's to run out of out water in just a few minutes. My other rv would last for two quick showers this one doesn't .Do you have the sane problem?
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Old 04-09-2018, 09:05 PM   #11
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Find this near one of the tv's;
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Press small button & should light up the small led, set tv to antenna or air & scan channels.
Every time you move or change the signal input you'll have scan the channels, booster "on" for antenna & "off" for cable.
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Old 04-10-2018, 03:18 AM   #12
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I have to ask, why isn't this mentioned in the owners manual?
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The manuals that come from the manufacturer(s, all of them) are generic and not model specific. Showing you where your booster is located would/should be covered in your PDI from the dealer. Asking here is sorta why we exist.
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Old 04-10-2018, 11:58 AM   #13
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I have a six gallon tank. It’s good for about that many minutes. Mine definitely works better on gas than electric. So when I shower I turn the gas on about 10 minutes ahead. By leaving it on I still have warm water for a long time, but hot for just about 6 minutes. I actually put a stopwatch on it to see how long it stayed hot.
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Run water heater on gas & electric together for a much faster recovery.
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Old 04-10-2018, 02:05 PM   #15
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That antenna booster button may be in a closet and about as far from the TV as ours was, ~ 30 feet away, inside the washer/dryer closet on the ceiling and hidden by a door frame in the bedroom (don't have a washer/dryer, just the hookups)
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Old 04-10-2018, 05:17 PM   #16
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Dave, thanks found it by the socket near the couch. You have to wonder why this isn't mentioned in the manual.
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Old 04-11-2018, 03:01 AM   #17
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Dave, thanks found it by the socket near the couch. You have to wonder why this isn't mentioned in the manual.
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It's difficult to find any info on these gadgets - even manufacturing and installation instructions. As far as operating info - that's supposed to be learned by osmosis.

Glad you found it. Now you can visit that vast wasteland, viewing 20 minutes of commercials for wonder drugs or lawyers out of every hour of a TV show
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