NEW to RVing (DirectTV / KVH TracVision) Help
We purchased a 2008 Fleetwood Southwind 35A. It has a KVH TracVision Slimline satellite. Can someone tell me how to connect it to my home DirectTV box?
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What Doug said ^^^^^^^^^^^
You are likely going to need to find an RV dealer or local RV satellite guys with a computer with the necessary software and time to update your system (if it can be updated). If by slimline you mean a relatively flat antenna that's about 40" around but only 4-6" high I would just write this off. They "worked" great while driving as the wind would keep it clear but since we are parked most of the time, any amount of dew, rain or other moisture will kill reception of satellite TV in most cases. The antenna was built to be installed on cars (SUV's with a roof rack) and kids could watch TV. They were used by some RV manufacturers for a short period but they never caught on due to these kinds of problems.
You are likely going to need to find an RV dealer or local RV satellite guys with a computer with the necessary software and time to update your system (if it can be updated). If by slimline you mean a relatively flat antenna that's about 40" around but only 4-6" high I would just write this off. They "worked" great while driving as the wind would keep it clear but since we are parked most of the time, any amount of dew, rain or other moisture will kill reception of satellite TV in most cases. The antenna was built to be installed on cars (SUV's with a roof rack) and kids could watch TV. They were used by some RV manufacturers for a short period but they never caught on due to these kinds of problems.
