How do I get Direct Tv for my RV

Bill.Satellite wrote:
rbreak,
Your dome can be used with your Genie (and a client if you like). You need to update the dome with the SWM8 hardware but it's very easy to install and requires no new holes in the roof.
Here's how to do it. Just be sure to order a PI29 and not the PI28:
SWM Setup Guide

Thank you for the information. I actually talked with winegard about the year/model of my dome ('08~'09 Roadtrip STi), they told me to use an H24 or older receiver. At that time I did not have Directv in my house, that might be why they didn't mention the info you gave me.

rbreak,
Your dome can be used with your Genie (and a client if you like). You need to update the dome with the SWM8 hardware but it's very easy to install and requires no new holes in the roof.
Here's how to do it. Just be sure to order a PI29 and not the PI28:
SWM Setup Guide

Another thing to watch for with directv, I recently switched from cable to Directv at my home in order to have satellite tv in the rv. My rv has an older winegard dome on the roof that will only work with the h24 or older receiver. I asked when signing up if I could get the genie and one mini genie for the house, and an h24 for the rv. They said sure, no problem. When the tech showed up at my house, he had no h24, only the genie and two mini genies. I explained what I was told on the phone when signing up about the h24. The tech made some calls, and then informed me that if I wanted the h24, it would take them a few days to get one, and it would be an additional $199.00. Wonderful. The sign up guy either lied, or had no clue what he was talking about. The tech guy (3rd party contractor) was very helpful, knowledgeable and even apologetic about Directv's incompetence. Bottom line, don't expect too much when dealing with directv employees, you will probably be disappointed.

Bill.Satellite wrote:

Chuck_thehammer wrote:
I know last winter in South Carolina campground.. I had the 18 inch round.. and could NOT receive there Local channels.(as only in HD) . with a H24 receiver.

Directv after 3 technicians on the phone.. I needed a slimline 5 dish.. and ordered one from Signal with a "B" adaptor. and it worked. with HD.
and had it delivered to the campground by "UPS".

That's very true. Many places do not broadcast the local Network programming on the 101 satellite (locations where Networks are available only in HD). That doesn't mean the antenna did not work with that receiver, it just could not receive the programming from 2 of the 3 DirecTV satellites.

I did not wish to imply otherwise.. as the H24 worked well with the 18 inch dish. but for a 60 dollar dish antenna, I get HD and local channels. as trailer has a 42 inch LED flat screen... so HD is nice. and I do enjoy Local programming where ever I am camped.

Chuck_thehammer wrote:
I know last winter in South Carolina campground.. I had the 18 inch round.. and could NOT receive there Local channels.(as only in HD) . with a H24 receiver.

Directv after 3 technicians on the phone.. I needed a slimline 5 dish.. and ordered one from Signal with a "B" adaptor. and it worked. with HD.
and had it delivered to the campground by "UPS".

That's very true. Many places do not broadcast the local Network programming on the 101 satellite (locations where Networks are available only in HD). That doesn't mean the antenna did not work with that receiver, it just could not receive the programming from 2 of the 3 DirecTV satellites.

Good luck getting any two people at DirectTV to give you the same answer. We spent hours on the phone trying to understand how the billing and setup works and most of the time got different answer from different people. the last issue is when we were told our suspend account (for 6 months) for the rv (we are not full timers) was expiring and we had to activate it or pay for the RV account. we have directTV at home. after an hour and a half we were sent to the retention department, but did not get help. We asked for a supervisor and was immediately helped. They did not activating our suspended account till January, 2017. After all the hours and people we talked to setting this up, we were never told we could only suspend our RV account for 6 months at a time. I doubt Dish is any better. Good Luck

I know last winter in South Carolina campground.. I had the 18 inch round.. and could NOT receive there Local channels.(as only in HD) . with a H24 receiver.

Directv after 3 technicians on the phone.. I needed a slimline 5 dish.. and ordered one from Signal with a "B" adaptor. and it worked. with HD.
and had it delivered to the campground by "UPS".

wa8yxm wrote:
Regarding use of Home HD receivers in RV's.. DirecTV SOME (but not all) of the receivers will or will not work with a 18" round dish.. DOME type and automatic portables are "18" round" in the parlence of DirecTV. so if that option is grayed out. Your receiver needs a proper Triple LNB Dish (DirecHD dish) of one type or another. Make sure you have the correct mobile antenna.

I am not aware of any DirecTV receiver that will not work with an 18" round antenna. The newest receivers require a SWM connection but even the 18" round antennas can have the SWM8 hardware added.

Thanks guys for the reality check - My bad....

Roy Ken

Regarding use of Home HD receivers in RV's.. DirecTV SOME (but not all) of the receivers will or will not work with a 18" round dish.. DOME type and automatic portables are "18" round" in the parlence of DirecTV. so if that option is grayed out. Your receiver needs a proper Triple LNB Dish (DirecHD dish) of one type or another. Make sure you have the correct mobile antenna.