Hey All, We've decided to upgrade yet again, but I'm looking for some feedback first. I am considering the portable satellite dish (Tailgater http://www.12volt-travel.com/tailgater-portable-automatic-satellite-for-dish-p-23348.html). I wanted to know if anyone here has experience with these and if you're happy with it or not.I've seen them in the camp grounds many times over the years, but I've never stopped to chat with anyone about the units.Thanks a bunch, Don

The extra bucks for a Winegard Pathway X2 would be a better choice in my opinion. The X2 has a larger reflector than the Tailgater for less rain fade, and is also capable of receiving both the Dish western arc satellites (110, 119, 129) and eastern arc satellites (61.5, 72.7, 77). The X2 is slightly larger than the Tailgater though, if storage space is a critical issue.

We've had one for about 5 years. Very happy with it.Only certain Dish receiver boxes will work with it.I no longer have to spend a half hour (or more) putting up the tripod, our old antenna and aligning it.

Thank you both very much. Yes, storage space is an issue. I'm only interested in DISH Network. Rain fade is a consideration though as that's typically when I'd want to watch TV while camping...I understand about the Tailgater working only with certain satellite receivers. I'd say that five years should be enough time to give good feedback and yours is much appreciated.Don.

We have used a tailgater for over 4 years with no issues. But there is a new one that you can use two receivers too so you can have 2 tvs hooked up instead of 1!

DonJ68 wrote:I'd say that five years should be enough time to give good feedback and yours is much appreciated.That depends.The poster you responded to is from CA, an area of the country that only uses DISH's Western Arc sats.Since you (OP) said you're from "Everywhere", I would think you would want a DISH antenna that works everywhere -- and that's not a Tailgater.Get a Pathway X2. It works everywhere.Finally, as of August 1st, DISH is dropping Western Arc locals for a number of cities. Another reason to get an X2 that supports both Western & Eastern Arc sats.

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TechWriter
Explorer
May 18, 2016
DonJ68 wrote:

I'd say that five years should be enough time to give good feedback and yours is much appreciated.

That depends.

The poster you responded to is from CA, an area of the country that only uses DISH's Western Arc sats.

Since you (OP) said you're from "Everywhere", I would think you would want a DISH antenna that works everywhere -- and that's not a Tailgater.

Get a Pathway X2. It works everywhere.

Finally, as of August 1st, DISH is dropping Western Arc locals for a number of cities. Another reason to get an X2 that supports both Western & Eastern Arc sats.
lj2654
Explorer
May 18, 2016
We have used a tailgater for over 4 years with no issues. But there is a new one that you can use two receivers too so you can have 2 tvs hooked up instead of 1!
DonJ68
Explorer
May 18, 2016
Thank you both very much. Yes, storage space is an issue. I'm only interested in DISH Network. Rain fade is a consideration though as that's typically when I'd want to watch TV while camping...

I understand about the Tailgater working only with certain satellite receivers. I'd say that five years should be enough time to give good feedback and yours is much appreciated.

Don.
the_bear_II
Explorer
May 18, 2016
We've had one for about 5 years. Very happy with it.

Only certain Dish receiver boxes will work with it.

I no longer have to spend a half hour (or more) putting up the tripod, our old antenna and aligning it.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
May 18, 2016
The extra bucks for a Winegard Pathway X2 would be a better choice in my opinion. The X2 has a larger reflector than the Tailgater for less rain fade, and is also capable of receiving both the Dish western arc satellites (110, 119, 129) and eastern arc satellites (61.5, 72.7, 77). The X2 is slightly larger than the Tailgater though, if storage space is a critical issue.

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