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klr650goldwing's avatar
Dec 22, 2019

Dish TV

We bought a used 5er that had a Winegard Traveler antenna system that was set up as a Direct TV system. We want to change it to a Dish system. To do so, as we understand it, we need to change the dish feed arm which will change the system from Direct TV to Dish. That is about $255.00. Or we could go with the Dish Playmaker Bundle for $299.00. The Traveler is mounted on the 5er roof whereas the Playmaker just sits on the ground and can be moved to avoid trees etc. that may be in the way for the satellite signal. It seems to me this remote location would also encourage the theft of the unit. What we'd like to know is, which of these two systems do you all like better? What are some pros and cons that you have experienced? And any other thoughts that you veterans may have.

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  • Our previous MH had a roof mounted manual dish that I hated. When we got our new rig in '15, we got a Dish system with an automatic 'loose' antenna I could move around on the ground. As you mentioned, I was worried about theft so would bring it in each night (then have to put it back out in the morning). After a couple years, I found I just as often would have to put it up on the MH roof to dodge bushes on the ground as dodge trees from the ground. Finally just mounted it on the roof permanently. That worked best for me. I suppose the best option would be to buy 2 antennas and if the roof one is blocked, then deploy the ground unit. What I have found is that most RV parks are hip to satellite TV rigs now and if you ask when checking in, they will spot you in a satellite friendly space.

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