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houtrz
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Aug 28, 2013

Difference between Winegard RT4035T and RT8035T

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Looking for an automatic in-motion satellite dish for a Class-C motorhome.
We have Dish Network.

What is the difference between the Winegard RT4035T and RT8035T?

One looks like a glorified CarryOut. I'm looking for the best reception while traveling down the road. I have read where some cut out. Are either of these two satellites ok or should I look at something else?

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  • For in-motion I would recommend the Mission. For stationary I would recommend the Mini-Max (it's not a glorified Carryout, it IS a Carryout. One is roof mounted one is portable)
    There are heavier duty motors in the Mission which should extend its life for in-motion user as an in-motion antenna never stops moving the entire time the RV is moving. There are also no limit switches in this unit eliminating another possible failure point. In this unit and when the rotation hit the hard stop and must reverse the motors have a clutch which allows slippage and during the brief period the software reads and amperage increase and causes the unit to reverse direction.
    Both work very well and should give you excellent service. You will lose service every time you go past a close tree, light pole, bridge or make a sharp turn in a parking area but the picture comes back quickly.
  • Yeah I saw the height difference but there is a pretty big price difference so I was wondering if one tracked better:
  • The 4035T is 2.7" shorter than the 4085T. I do not know if it affects signal pickup. It is for a coach with low profile AC.

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