Installation of the Trav'ler

TechWriter wrote:

TechWriter wrote:

I would NOT suggest placing a Solo (or Duo) Node on the roof because it limits future upgrades.

What future upgrades?

A Winegard Traveler can support two Hoppers using a Duo Node that is connected to the 3 sat outputs (A, B, and C).

While you might not plan on installing two Hoppers, running those 3 cables inside your RV gives you that option.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

Installing the Solo Node on the roof also gives you the option to install a Duo Node later (few will ever need or want this, however) and it gives you many more options as you where to run the cables to the second Hopper.

I think you're wrong.

Installing a Solo or Duo Node on the roof (instead of just running 3 RG6 cables from the Travler into the RV) is still a bad idea because . . .

(1) A node is subject to more abuse on an RV roof. It's not the same as hanging a node on a stationary dish in your back yard.

(2) If you add a Duo Node later on an RV roof, you'll have to run another 3 GHz RG6 coax through the roof somewhere -- which means opening up an existing hole or drilling another one.

(3) A user will have to remember to run 3 GHz RG6 coax from the Dish Pro Extreme connection on a node to a Hopper.

Finally, I never thought I'd put two Hoppers in an RV, but did because the 2nd Hopper was only $5 more per month than a Joey + I get 3 more tuners.

Regardless, it's a no brainer to just run 3 cables (instead of 2) from the Travler during the initial install.

Still like my idea better but that's not important. It's just good to let folks asking questions know that it can be just as successful an installation no matter where you choose to put the switch. I have installed too many systems where it made the most sense to make multiple runs from the roof and not through the interior cabinets. YMMV!