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Explorer

Aug 02, 2014

satellite dish and receiver

Hi....a newbie here. I want to purchase a portable satellite antenna and receiver for my new to me Winnie Sightseer. Looking at the Tailgater system as well as a Winegard. Have seen mixed reviews of each; not sure which to buy. Hoping can get some advice here. I am full time in my RV....and have never had a dish system previously.

Thanks,
TravelinTess

23 Replies

Dennis_M_M
Explorer
Aug 02, 2014
We had a standard dish and good tripod for years, worked well, occasionally a PIA to get it aligned.

That said, we put on a Winegard Trav'ler in 2012 and we love it. Once or twice we hit a spot where it was blocked by trees so I was still carrying the portable dish. Stopped carrying that two years ago. Push one button and the dish picks up all three satellites.
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 02, 2014
Sat TV for RVs
donn0128
Explorer II
Aug 02, 2014
For the dollar I prefer a regular dish and a heavy duty tripod. Standard off the shelf parts you can get from your satellite provider VS propitiatory stuff that you cannot get anywhere except the mfg.