We are moving from PA to Upstate NY (actually not too far, just 1/2 hr over the border. But we have the opportunity this time to have Dish TV or Direct TV or Cable at home. I'm thinking of using the Cable for our internet but may want to go with either Dish or Direct for our Television, as I've never had either of these. Which is best to combine with the RV? What receiver(s) do I need to do this in the RV? Which one do people like (very subjective I know, I'd like opinions)? Can I use 2 wireless receivers in the RV?I have about a month to do my research!

We have Dish in the RV. I like it because they have a "pay as you go" plan. If you want to use it just pay the bill. If you don't need it for 2 or 3 months don't pay the invoice then when you are ready to travel just pay for the service. No contract like with direcTV. It is also easier and less expensive to get HD with Dish. The receivers for the RV are the VIP 211. You can even add a hard drive for a recorder.

We have dish, a trav'ler, a hopper and a joey for our RV.What you get will completely depend on how cheap you want to go and how much effort you want to put into getting satellite service.If you want to go cheap, get a manual dish and tripod for the service you want and take the receiver/s from the house. This will be the most work every time you travel.If you want to go easy, get an automatic dish such as the Pathway X2, and a 211 receiver. This will be more expensive at the beginning but will save you time when you travel. (If you require HD you will want Dish rather than Direct.)

Take your pick. Do you like sports? Direct offers better sports packages. Either can be taken and used in your RV with the proper antenna. With the direct protection pqckage I have one number support and replacement equipment if needed no hassles

We prefer Dish in part for the ease of changing our service location as we move from place to place. We like to watch the local channels for the area we're in.We have a two Hopper system with a Joey and use a tripod mounted dish that can be configured for either Dish satellite arc. It typically takes me less than 15 minutes to set up and aim it.

Redterpos3 wrote:We are moving from PA to Upstate NY (actually not too far, just 1/2 hr over the border. But we have the opportunity this time to have Dish TV or Direct TV or Cable at home. I'm thinking of using the Cable for our internet but may want to go with either Dish or Direct for our Television, as I've never had either of these. Which is best to combine with the RV? What receiver(s) do I need to do this in the RV? Which one do people like (very subjective I know, I'd like opinions)? Can I use 2 wireless receivers in the RV?I have about a month to do my research!Both services work well with an RV. What antenna type you use in the RV will effect both services. If you want to use a dome style antenna (roof mounted or portable automatic) you cannot get HD with DirecTV and you are limited to only 1 signal tuner receiver with Dish. Yes, a DVR or second receiver can be used but there will always be conflicts.Again, the type receiver you use in the RV will depend upon the antenna type you select for the RV. The Hopper (Dish) and Genie (DirecTV) will not operate with a dome but work great with a Trav'ler or a ground mounted tripod with full sized home antenna.You cannot use 2 wireless receivers in the RV. These are only clients and must have a Hopper or Genie as the source for the satellite signal which is hard wired. A wireless client receiver can then be used at a 2nd location.

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donn0128
Explorer II
Jun 29, 2016
Take your pick. Do you like sports? Direct offers better sports packages. Either can be taken and used in your RV with the proper antenna. With the direct protection pqckage I have one number support and replacement equipment if needed no hassles
dahkota
Explorer
Jun 29, 2016
We have dish, a trav'ler, a hopper and a joey for our RV.
What you get will completely depend on how cheap you want to go and how much effort you want to put into getting satellite service.

If you want to go cheap, get a manual dish and tripod for the service you want and take the receiver/s from the house. This will be the most work every time you travel.

If you want to go easy, get an automatic dish such as the Pathway X2, and a 211 receiver. This will be more expensive at the beginning but will save you time when you travel. (If you require HD you will want Dish rather than Direct.)
Ranger_Smith
Explorer
Jun 29, 2016
We have Dish in the RV. I like it because they have a "pay as you go" plan. If you want to use it just pay the bill. If you don't need it for 2 or 3 months don't pay the invoice then when you are ready to travel just pay for the service. No contract like with direcTV. It is also easier and less expensive to get HD with Dish. The receivers for the RV are the VIP 211. You can even add a hard drive for a recorder.

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