I have the tailgater from dish network and I love it. My only problem I have is getting my local networks changed when traveling. I have to call dish and tell them where I am at to get the major networks changed, but it usually takes more than one call and several transfers to find anyone who knows anything about rv service. From what I understand they use to have a department just for rv'ers but got rid of it a while back. I have also read on some of the forums that there is an option to set your networks to either New York or LA programming and have nationwide service. Has anyone been able to do this? Or, does anyone have a better number than the standard 888-926-1038 for mobile service?Thanks in advance

800-472-1039.....I don't know who told you that they did away with the RV division, but they have always answered my calls and know what an RV is. This number is NOT transferred overseas when they close the office, it is just not answered. You will always get a person whose 1st language is English.

Your local stations are only available out to a 100-200 range. Beyond that, no dice.If you want to get the local stations where you currently are camped, then call DISH and ask them to change your "Service Address". You'll need to provide DISH with a local address, campground, etc. Note that this is not your "Billing Address" -- that won't change.Changing your DISH Service Address is free.If you want to ALWAYS have access to the major networks, then you can sign up for Distant Network Service through All American Direct. You can get CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX for both San Francisco and New York for about $15/month. These will only be SD (Standard Definition), not HD stations.

The range can be vastly larger than 100-200 miles but the facts are, the reception of local Network programming is limited unless you select NY or LA as your "home" location.

Use 1 (800) 333-3474. It is the number you will find if you go to the menu screen and click on help or assistance or something like that. Don't remember the exact term. One phone call to one person and just a couple minutes. Just tell them you are in your RV and need to change your service address and that your billing address does not change. If you know the exact address that is good. If not just give them something seeming valid such as 100 hwy 123, Town, State.. They will change your programming and in about 5 minutes you will have the nearest local network channels to your current location.DFW is our local area. We were in southern Colorado last week. Called and told the person I needed to change my service address to 1000 W Hwy 160 South Fork, CO. In a few minutes I had all network channels coming from Denver. Have done it many times, one call, a few minutes, and get nearest locals no matter where we are.

Thanks for all the tips. My problem in the past has been changing service address without changing billing address, most of the customer service reps don't understand what I am trying to do. What I think I may try next time is just add the "All American Direct" programming when I activate my receiver (I deactivate the rv receiver when I am at home). I think you can pay partial months so the $15 wouldn't really matter. I hope by doing it that way my DVR at home would still record all of our programs while we are on the road.

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BB_TX
Nomad
Jun 25, 2013
Use 1 (800) 333-3474. It is the number you will find if you go to the menu screen and click on help or assistance or something like that. Don't remember the exact term.
One phone call to one person and just a couple minutes. Just tell them you are in your RV and need to change your service address and that your billing address does not change. If you know the exact address that is good. If not just give them something seeming valid such as 100 hwy 123, Town, State.. They will change your programming and in about 5 minutes you will have the nearest local network channels to your current location.
DFW is our local area. We were in southern Colorado last week. Called and told the person I needed to change my service address to 1000 W Hwy 160 South Fork, CO. In a few minutes I had all network channels coming from Denver. Have done it many times, one call, a few minutes, and get nearest locals no matter where we are.
Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2013
The range can be vastly larger than 100-200 miles but the facts are, the reception of local Network programming is limited unless you select NY or LA as your "home" location.
TechWriter
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
Your local stations are only available out to a 100-200 range. Beyond that, no dice.

If you want to get the local stations where you currently are camped, then call DISH and ask them to change your "Service Address". You'll need to provide DISH with a local address, campground, etc. Note that this is not your "Billing Address" -- that won't change.

Changing your DISH Service Address is free.

If you want to ALWAYS have access to the major networks, then you can sign up for Distant Network Service through All American Direct. You can get CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX for both San Francisco and New York for about $15/month. These will only be SD (Standard Definition), not HD stations.
The_Texan
Explorer
Jun 25, 2013
800-472-1039.....I don't know who told you that they did away with the RV division, but they have always answered my calls and know what an RV is. This number is NOT transferred overseas when they close the office, it is just not answered. You will always get a person whose 1st language is English.

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