The DW and I have been Direct free for 2 years now and have actually enjoyed it. The standard antenna on the RV picks up HD channels (locals) where ever we are assuming we are not in a hole. Plus almost every RV park we visit has some form of cable hook up. Granted this last one this weekend had an okay reception, but still had 10 channels plus all the major networks.
I have not missed the payment to watch TV. Was with Direct for more than 20 years and could have purchased a nice car with what I paid them.:R
We also put together the connection needed to watch movies from the iPad to TV and that works nicely.
There are several option out there depending on your needs and wants. Good luck with whatever you decide.