DISH Winegard Trav’ler Satellite Questions?

Only True Mosnowman wrote:

1. Are you happy with DISH service using a Winegard?

Yep. I've had two Travlers (on two different RVs I've owned) for over 8 years, and they've been bulletproof.

Some people have had problems with their Travlers, but so have RF Mogul users - see the Korean software thread.

Plus, an RF Mogul will set you back about $2000 while a DISH Travler can be had for about $1200.

Only True Mosnowman wrote:

2. I noticed Camping World has it on sale for $1,200 compared to DISH AT $1,600. Does DISH recognize you as a equal customer if you get your equipment from someone other than DISH?

DISH doesn't care if you're in a RV.

Only True Mosnowman wrote:

3. Will DISH install on an RV or is it easy to do it yourself?

Find a local DISH installer who will install in an RV. However, if you need to run cabling, I suggest you do that part before the installer arrives.

Finally, if you're spending the money on a Travler (or an RF Mogul), then get a Hopper 3 -- 16 tuners, 2 TB DVR, etc, etc

Been using Dish with a Winegard Trav'ler for 10 years or more with no issues at all. Changing locals has become less of a hassle over the past few years.

Given my prior experiences with Winegard there is no way in heck I would advise you throwing your money away on a Winegard Travler.
RF Mogul while a bit more expensive is a much better thought.
Now, Dish could care less how you get their signal. Dish likely will not instal in any RV. Once you have your dish installed, either yourself or pay someone to do it, all you need to do is order the receiver. When it arrives plug it in and go thru startup procedures.
Installed a dish onmthe roof takes time. It is heavy to get up there. Ssure you can DIY. Locate a place to install it, mount it to the roof, drill a hole where you want the wires to drop inside and feed them down. Locate the control box, seal everything up and your done.

I was a longtime Directv customer at house and RV. RV used dome in roof or tripod.

I too got tired of new customers getting way better deals than me so switched to DISH a few years ago.

I couldn’t be happier. DISH is way more RV friendly. They are glad to change locals to your new zip as often as you like.

I use a Winegard carry out Pathway X2. It gets both eastern and western arc.

It is so easy to use. You connect it, plug in your Wally sat box and a menu comes up asking you which arc you want etc. click scan and you’re done.

You can reauthorize your sat bcx with their app on a smart phone. No hat, iPhone call.


I never use my dome. I wouldn’t buy a rooftop on a dare.

Could not be more pleased with My Pathway and DISH.