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jstaffon
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Jan 11, 2017

Best RV Satellite Configuration?

I've read a number of posts about satellite systems for RVs. I know some of the posts are a little dated so I wanted to revisit this subject, taking into account new technology. I have a 2016 Forest River Rockwood 5th wheel. I spend three months during the winter in RV parks in Arizona. I spend summers dry camping/boon docking with only a generator. My priorities are : 1) HD picture quality; 2)portability; 3)ease of setup, 4)cost. I can't, at this time, mount anything on top of my 5th wheel due to height restrictions where I store my rig. I'm also not real keen on putting something on my trailer because there are some occasions when I park under trees. Something more portable better suits more of my types of camping. I'm leaning towards a normal dish mounted on a tripod, remote from my camper. I'm told they offer the best picture but I'm not sure that's still true with new technology. Can someone help and offer suggestions based on actual setups and configuration? Thanks in advance!
  • Ground based sat antenna, tri pod, 50 feet of coax will get you what you need. Dish or Direct, heck thats a raging debate no one can answer for you. Dish allows turn on/off pretty regularly. Direct has better sports packages. Both offer a form of system that gives you multiple TV and recording options.
    We take our receiver and mini rwceivers from home when we go out. This gives us recorded programing and the same channels both places.