Welcome fellow Arkansan! We are also 1st timers and it sounds as if you were much better prepared for your 1st outing than we were! We have a years experience and all issues are resolved (for now) LOL ! You will love seeing our great state in a motor home and of course branching out across our great country!! Our only 2 long trips have been to Utah and Florida. Went to St. George,Ut. to compete in the World Senior Games (basketball) and spent a few days in Colorado on the way back. In Dec. we went to Naples,Fl. Please post what you do to resolve your satellite issue as we are thinking about getting service.
Happy RVing !
Donnie & Becky
P.S. - Becky has the same toilet height problem LOL