DirecTV
We just signed up for DirecTV and were assured that using it in our RV would not be an issue. However, when we started to shop for a Satellite antenna, almost all except the most expensive state that...
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CA Traveler wrote:
DTV is changing installations. They no longer will mail equipment to a customer as there were to many calls, etc. In the Phoenix area they are replacing vendor installers with there own trained techs due is part because of to many call backs.
A simple solution is just to buy the equipment from any authorized retailer. Installation isn't rocket science; there's plenty of info on the web about how to do it. When I wanted a mini-Genie C41 for my bedroom TV I bought the device on Amazon and had the cable installed where I wanted it. After everything was connected I called DirecTV to have it activated. No problems. You can buy all the DTV hardware, including Genies, online.
There are "RV-friendly" DirecTV installers, but it is hit and miss finding them. Sometimes, if you ask an installer who won't do the job, he'll give you the name of one that will.
