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May-18-2016 07:35 AM
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
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May-22-2016 10:39 AM
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May-21-2016 03:12 PM
I like local channels so I can record the local news and watch the local weather forecasts. Especially prior to a travel day.
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May-21-2016 11:27 AM
ORbiker wrote:
I purchased the King Tailgater at Cabela's on sale for $449. I had some gift cards for almost 2 years that helped with the payment.
Tailgater
Whoa! I paid $100 less, got free shipping, didn't have to drive and got reward points to use later on!
http://www.12volt-travel.com/tailgater-portable-automatic-satellite-for-dish-p-23348.html
I almost feel bad pointing this out.
Don
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May-21-2016 09:38 AM
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May-19-2016 08:58 AM
lbrjet wrote:
You don't need a local channel adaptor if you just call Dish and change your service address.
That is true. You can change your local address each time you move. Many find using a browser and a chat window the easiest option to do just that. Keep in mind that your TVs back home will lose their local channels if you have left anybody behind at home to watch them.
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May-19-2016 08:54 AM
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
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May-18-2016 11:19 PM
The older 211K is a slightly larger receiver and the local channel coax passthru is builtin. You can find like new 211K at some dish dealers and many times on Craigs list or ebay. If you buy a used 211K it must have been disabled with Dish by the previous owner or dish will not add it to your account. Best to buy from a local dish dealer, they can still sell new and refurb 211K.
If you get the newer 211z by buying by itself or in a tailgater bundle, you will need to spend another $49 for the local channel adapter. It plugs into one of the 2 USB ports and provides the local channel coax passthru.
Lastly, I have the 211z and local adapter plugged into USB port1 and an external harddrive plugged into USB port2 for DVR function. I find this combo does not work well for DVRing local channel shows. I believe its because of memory bus contention caused by USB port 1 and 2 sharing the same data path. I plan to change to 211K and resell the 'Z' gear. For now I only DVR satellite shows.
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May-18-2016 09:47 PM
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May-18-2016 08:00 PM
DutchmenSport wrote:
When we had DishTV we used a Tailgater. It was great! Especially after struggling with an actual satellite dish on a tripod. We finally got tired of DishTV higher and higher prices and finally canceled Dish. Just last week I gave my Tailgater and receiver to another RV.net forum member who is just starting out RV-ing.
Higher and higher prices with DISH??
Sorry but doesn't fly with us. DirecTV yes.
DISH on the road, espicially with HD, is far superior than the other one.
Oh...and we upgraded to the Pathway X2 from the Tailgater for even better service.
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May-18-2016 03:26 PM
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