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ducksquasher
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Oct 13, 2017

TV on the road

Hi All,

I have cable TV (Spectrum) at home and love it, hence the reason I haven't switched to satellite. Does anyone have any advice on best ways to get reliable TV in my trailer while on the road?

Is my best option to buy a dish and activate when I need it, etc.?

Thanks in advance!
  • We use Dish. I eventually just went to the one receiver (RV's 211z) as we NEVER used the recording/scheduling/other functions on the big house box. Just the three connections to switch and the box goes from house to RV to house..... The 211z works just fine on the fixed house dish antenna and the Tailgater on the RV roof. Side note...got the Tailgater with the intention of having it portable on a long cable to find the best spot for reception. Found in most instances that location was on the roof of the RV. Threw in the towel and finally mounted it up there. Best decision I made. The extra height helps clear obstacles more often than the ability to move it around did.
  • Crank up the roof top antenna..aim it towards transponder towers...turn booster on...set TV input to 'antenna' and auto scan for channels

    We typically get 10 PLUS channels and FREE
    Major networks and some local.....enough TV while camping
  • I have Dish with DVR and choice of 2 antennae. So with cable TV input plus a DVD player, I'm fairly well covered.
  • We have Dish for RVs you prepay by the month you don't pay they turn it off You must pay by the month not auto pay. When you want it again you call them up or log into your online account make a payment and your good to go again.
  • Depending upon the type of programming, Sports, no sports etc... you have DISH or Direct TV..

    I have DISH and am happy with it..
    Other's like Direct TV...
    Like Ford vs Chevy... it's just a matter of preference...

    You can probably get a TV package with whatever Antenna you choose.. But overall they work fine, just have to have a clear line of sight and no rain/snow... blocks signals..

    Hope that helps, plenty of discussions on here, do a "Search" for TV and see what pops up.. (might also bring up Tow Vehicles.. sort though it)

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