Hi, Been doing some searching around and didn't find exactly what I was looking for,. We just purchased a new fifth when and are considering an automatic dish as I am tired of setting up the dish on a tripod. I'm looking for a roof top satellite system. We have Shaw Direct as we are from Canada. I've been looking at the Winegard automatic dish and the RF Mogul system. Could anyone offer some advice on which one is better ? Also if anyone has the shaw direct version, and would like to add some Input that be great. Thanks !

We finally decided to get the Wingard this spring and realized it was something we should have done years ago. Tripod wasn't really that big of a pain as long as you were going to be staying put for at least a few days but gets tiring if traveling. We will still carry the tripod in case we end up in a situation where tree cover necessitates setup. Did have to lower it during the big winds in Lethbridge in April but that was only a few hours. Bought ours in Quartsite and with the dollar in late March it was slightly less than we would have paid at home. With todays exchange I would imagine it would be a less money to do it in Canada.

We used the Winegard Traveler. Had it for 5 years and never had a problem. Loved pushing a button and while the sat is doing the alignment I go outside and finish the setups.Don

Just remember that if you frequently stay at parks with lots of trees, with a permanently mounted antenna it may be difficult, or impossible, to get reception. With a portable you can often find a hole thru the trees that you could not position the RV to be able to do.

The Winegard Trav'ler has a much, much larger support system. I was an installer and the Shaw system works great and provides coverage throughout the US and into Mexico. RF Mogul is currently having problems with their software for Dish Network due to changes by Dish. Winegard does not use similar software so the Winegard Trav'ler continues to operate without issue.

I purchased the Explorer Dish and controller. I liked it due to its ability to be able to use the manual control to tweek the signal. This is extremely beneficial in Mexico where the satellite footprint is smaller and when their might be an obstruction. My installer guy loves this one due to its ability to change out any parts needed, where he claims the Wineguard must be a complete change out if there are issues with it. Have had good luck with Explorer tech support I needed at the start due to my receiver issues. Have been using it for about 3 years now. I have heard great things as well about the Winegard system. Good luck in your research. it would be great to hear which one you decide to go with.

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BB_TX
Nomad
Aug 25, 2015
Just remember that if you frequently stay at parks with lots of trees, with a permanently mounted antenna it may be difficult, or impossible, to get reception. With a portable you can often find a hole thru the trees that you could not position the RV to be able to do.
Duck
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
We used the Winegard Traveler. Had it for 5 years and never had a problem. Loved pushing a button and while the sat is doing the alignment I go outside and finish the setups.
Don
icechip
Explorer
Aug 25, 2015
We finally decided to get the Wingard this spring and realized it was something we should have done years ago. Tripod wasn't really that big of a pain as long as you were going to be staying put for at least a few days but gets tiring if traveling. We will still carry the tripod in case we end up in a situation where tree cover necessitates setup. Did have to lower it during the big winds in Lethbridge in April but that was only a few hours. Bought ours in Quartsite and with the dollar in late March it was slightly less than we would have paid at home. With todays exchange I would imagine it would be a less money to do it in Canada.

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