Best satellite TV for fulltime RV'er
Hey all. We know their are a few options out their but we value everyones input. Right now we do OTA or the rv parks cable. We would like a satellite service we don't have to make a annual commitme...
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I really can't beat DISH for pricing for occasional RVers. I don't have DISH at my fixed address so I go month-to-month - - dropping the service when we aren't using the RV. I just get the basic programming which is like $35 a month and then I add the $10 business channels ( "News" ) package - - which is what I really need when I'm on the road.
I have the WALLY receiver and the KING "tailgater" which I have roof mounted. I bought the equipment directly from DISH both for price and convenience. I also bought a small one-gigabyte WESTERN DIGITAL "My Passport" hard drive to use as a DVR. I didn't buy the hard drive from DISH but any one will do as long as it meets DISH's specifications. I paid a one-time $40 fee to add the DVR services to my account.
Returning home from our last trip, we experienced water infiltration through the horizontal seam of the dome. KING says it is "condensation" but the witness marks and the amount of water leaves no doubt in my mind that the rain water was forced in through the seam between the dome and the base. After much analysis, I'm planning to use MISSION AUTOMOTIVE dielectric grease on the lip under the seam as a water 'proofing' sealant.
When I got the KING "tailgater", I was aware that the WINEGARD "Playmaker" was a little faster but I was skeptical about using it as a roof mounted antenna because of the design of the base. Since then, WINEGARD has come out with the "Playmaker" model PL-7000 with a redesigned base that is more roof-mount friendly; even better internals; and a lower price to-boot ! I will continue to use my KING 'tailgater' until it 'dies' from flooding but then I will switch to the WINEGARD PL-7000.
I have the WALLY receiver and the KING "tailgater" which I have roof mounted. I bought the equipment directly from DISH both for price and convenience. I also bought a small one-gigabyte WESTERN DIGITAL "My Passport" hard drive to use as a DVR. I didn't buy the hard drive from DISH but any one will do as long as it meets DISH's specifications. I paid a one-time $40 fee to add the DVR services to my account.
Returning home from our last trip, we experienced water infiltration through the horizontal seam of the dome. KING says it is "condensation" but the witness marks and the amount of water leaves no doubt in my mind that the rain water was forced in through the seam between the dome and the base. After much analysis, I'm planning to use MISSION AUTOMOTIVE dielectric grease on the lip under the seam as a water 'proofing' sealant.
When I got the KING "tailgater", I was aware that the WINEGARD "Playmaker" was a little faster but I was skeptical about using it as a roof mounted antenna because of the design of the base. Since then, WINEGARD has come out with the "Playmaker" model PL-7000 with a redesigned base that is more roof-mount friendly; even better internals; and a lower price to-boot ! I will continue to use my KING 'tailgater' until it 'dies' from flooding but then I will switch to the WINEGARD PL-7000.
