What is the best way to go when looking for a cable network for motorhome. I have Dish network now through my sister's home plan but when I am not using it for a week or two you have to call them and tell them to turn it back on again. I would like to purchase my own plan.

Stick with what you have. Even if you get your own account and your receivers are unplugged for a few days you'll have to call Dish to get them reactivated. We have a receiver in a guest bedroom that we keep disconnected and we have to call Dish to get it reactivated when we have company or take it with us in the RV.BTW, the 211 receiver sucks up 26 watts when is "turned off."

Just so you know, using someone else's account for satellite TV is a violation of that person's service agreement. It is possible for Dish to charge her account full price for all the months you have been using that service, or for them to cut off her service permanently. It is also unfair to all of us who pay for our service. Every person who cheats the company like that adds a bit more to our bill.

gemsworld wrote:we have to call Dish to get it reactivated..That function isn't available online?

We have power on the rig when not using it, so I just set up a spare dish there and attach it when we not using the rig. That way, it stays activated. Just leave the box turned on, and the satellite dish attached.

a cable network is only good if the motorhome doesn't move and is near a cable drop, like a driveway.if you plan to go places, then you can't use cable. you have to use satellite tv, either Dish Network or Direct TV.

What's best and cheapest cable network for RVing

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2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 13, 2013
gemsworld wrote:
we have to call Dish to get it reactivated..
That function isn't available online?
bigdogger
Explorer II
Sep 13, 2013
Just so you know, using someone else's account for satellite TV is a violation of that person's service agreement. It is possible for Dish to charge her account full price for all the months you have been using that service, or for them to cut off her service permanently.
It is also unfair to all of us who pay for our service. Every person who cheats the company like that adds a bit more to our bill.
Community Alumni
Sep 13, 2013
Stick with what you have. Even if you get your own account and your receivers are unplugged for a few days you'll have to call Dish to get them reactivated. We have a receiver in a guest bedroom that we keep disconnected and we have to call Dish to get it reactivated when we have company or take it with us in the RV.

BTW, the 211 receiver sucks up 26 watts when is "turned off."

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