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12-04-2012, 04:46 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: U S A
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Windgard Wingman????
I`m thinking about buying a windgard wingman,but I want to get some real reviews of them.You only get their reviews on their site.Be honest and detailed.It would be helpful for,area you live in and things like trees,and anything else that would be helpful...Thanks in advance.
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12-04-2012, 04:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NC
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Get it
Best $20-30 you will spend and the easiest thing you will ever install on your unit.....good luck only thing that might be better is the OXY shower head.....but I watch TV a lot more than I bathe.....
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12-04-2012, 04:57 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I have a regular campground & site at the beach that I visit often. The difference between having the Wingman is with over-the-air stations is that the picture is clearer and doesn't break up. I don't think I get any more channels but I haven't really put much effort into searching for the perfect antenna location either.
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Great choice for "Living within my means" and camping for one...
Formerly owned 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 20RBXL & 2011 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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12-04-2012, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
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I as well as several fellow campers I know have installed the Wingman and yes it does work. You do have to aim it toward the strongest signal with the help of the signal strength meter on your tv. I would definately get one or look at installing the Jack antenna which I've read good things about.
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12-04-2012, 06:36 PM
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Phat Phrog Phlunky
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Near Lake Geneva Wisconsin
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The jack antenna allows you to aim it but doesn't need to be cranked up or down.
I've had experience with both and you cannt go wrong either way.
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12-04-2012, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Jamestown NY
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Had the wingman and saw NO real difference. Bought a JACK antenna replacement head and saw a BIG difference.
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12-04-2012, 07:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: PA
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I installed one right when they came out.
They advertise you will double your channels.
Before installing I received 6 over the air digital channels while parked in my driveway.
After installing (and without even raising the antenna) I was able to pull in 20.
After deleting the Spanish channels & was getting 15 so it worked better than advertised.
Just remember, it’s not a fix all cure. I have set up in a half dozen places where no signal could be found at all.
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12-04-2012, 09:29 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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Check out the product review forum on this device.
It gets a "Herk's Thumb's Up" 
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12-04-2012, 09:36 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Bronston, KY
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I agree.
I had to bend one of the metal wings a bit as it caught under the AC cover when closed and would catch when trying to crank up. Otherwise very good results.
Bill
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Bill & Virginia, Kentucky
Nights camped in 2011...78 , 2012...73,
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12-04-2012, 09:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Indianapolis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sail2liv
Best $20-30 you will spend and the easiest thing you will ever install on your unit.
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12-05-2012, 12:17 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Midland, MI
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I replaced the OEM older version winegard with the Jack Digital HDTV Antenna as one of my first MODs on our new Sabre. At first, I was going to add on the "Wingman" to help with the UHF-HD, but after seeing a demo at an RV show I decided to spend a little more and try the Jack Digital. I did install the Wingman on our previous TT and got good results with that as well.
I only have one piece of data to share...the "before and after" test on the side of my house produced ~ 11 more channels using the Jack Digital Antenna. btw..it was a very easy unstall, but not as easy as the Wingman. I don't have any actual data comparing reception between the Wingman and Jack digital, but my feeling is that the Jack does a little better.
I also use the King Control Dig TV Finder which helps locate th strongest digital signal prior to doing a channel scan
Just rotate the antenna and peak the signal strength. Works great...especially in fringe areas
Hop this helps.
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Midland, Michigan
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12-05-2012, 01:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Kansas City & Sierra Vista
Posts: 247
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I made a hurried and "last-minute" installation of this product before our trip up into the Pacific NW and Canada this past June. It was a good investment.
I really didn't know how good it really was until we returned home and I got to test it from our farm which is situated ~50 miles NE of Kansas City, MO.
Our house TV runs off a gigantic antenna on a 30 foot mast that runs through an RCA amplifier.
The Wingman enabled my standard trailer antenna to duplicate the performance at the house!!!
Excellent value in this product and a cinch to install!
Highly recommended!
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2012 Crusader 290RLT TE, TrailAir flex pin: 2012 Toyota Tundra 5.7 SR5 Dbl cab 4X2 Tow, 4.30 gears, RideRite air, TRD cold-air induction & dual exhaust: Reese 16K Slider: TST tpms
Miles towed to date: 26,890; Nights camped; lost count!
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12-07-2012, 02:31 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: U S A
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Thanks for all of the help. I think after reading these post I have made the decision to go ahead and spend a little more and get the Jack Digital.
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12-07-2012, 02:32 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: U S A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jlwilliee
Thanks for all of the help. I think after reading these post I have made the decision to go ahead and spend a little more and get the Jack Digital.
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Now!!! Where to get one???
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12-07-2012, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Michigan
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the wingman helped pull-in more stations for me and easy to install
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12-07-2012, 03:29 PM
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Site Team - Lou
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: South Eastern PA
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