Pathway X2

K Charles wrote:
I want one but 400 bucks for something that I don't need is a lot of money. The portable dish that I have could break and then I might need one. Where did you get it?

Amazon had the best price on the day I ordered plus free shipping to boot. Camping World was higher.

Our Tailater died and we got an X2 about a month and a half ago; we've been in five CGs since and we've been able to use the tv every day because of the ability to use eastern and western arc. It makes a huge difference to be able to point in a radically different direction when the birds are blocked by trees.

Compared to the Tailgater the X2 is somewhat cumbersome. It's a big beachball but at least it has a handle.

I just posted about my pathway last week, now that i have it working we love it. FULLY AUTOMATIC.

lryrob9301 wrote:

myway2rv wrote:
Nice! I just started looking into getting a portable and I was looking at the tailgater vs. this Pathway unit.
Are you using Diect or Dish?

The Tailgater and the Pathway X2 will ONLY work with DISH Network. The big difference is the Tailgater will only receive DISH Western Arc satellites 110-119-129. The Pathway X 2 will receive DISH Eastern Arc 61.5-72.7-77 AND DISH Western Arc satellites.

From my very brief review of these 2 systems, I am leaning toward the Pathway X2.
1. A slightly larger antenna. More is better I suppose.
2. Ability to read Eastern Arc birds. Not sure if this is a big deal as most tailgater reviews seem to make no mention of this as a desired feature
3. Having a second sat signal feed may be useful. I do recognize the limitation of the antenna as it looks at one satellite at a time.

Can't wait for warmer weather!

I have the Tailgater and it is very easy and very handy. The Pathway seems to have a somewhat larger antenna, which ought to help the reception under adverse weather conditions. Tailgater works just fine, but many of us are watching to see if the Pathway works even better.

myway2rv wrote:
Nice! I just started looking into getting a portable and I was looking at the tailgater vs. this Pathway unit.
Are you using Diect or Dish?

The Tailgater and the Pathway X2 will ONLY work with DISH Network. The big difference is the Tailgater will only receive DISH Western Arc satellites 110-119-129. The Pathway X 2 will receive DISH Eastern Arc 61.5-72.7-77 AND DISH Western Arc satellites.

Nice! I just started looking into getting a portable and I was looking at the tailgater vs. this Pathway unit.
Are you using Diect or Dish?
How critical is the leveling? Wondering if I should get a stand.
Did you buy from an online source or from the sat company?
Hope you enjoy it. :)Thanks

I want one but 400 bucks for something that I don't need is a lot of money. The portable dish that I have could break and then I might need one. Where did you get it?

Yipee!