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Cable TV hookup

CarolH1943
Explorer
Explorer
We are newbie RV enthusiasts and are almost ready for our first long trip. We need suggestions/guidance on what type/length of cable TV cord we will need to connect to any service that may be provided at parks.
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RoyB
Explorer II
Explorer II
I carry two 25-foot RG cables. I also carry a very short section of RG cable along with a 2-port splitter. If I don't have use the second long RG cable I hook the short RG cable to the cable TV port on the pedestal and the other end to the two port spliter. The connect the two long cables on the two output ports of the splitter. One goes to the cable TV port on the trailer and the other long cable gets throwed under the trailer.

Now we can use the RG cable under the trailer to run our TV setup from the patio area if we want to watch some TV under the stars...

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hotbyte
Explorer
Explorer
Just a 25' here also. I picked up 2 connectors from Radio Shack that screw onto the ends of the cable and just push onto the service and camper connections. Makes connections fast and easy. I've not noticed any degradation in picture quality using them.
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rr2254545
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Explorer
All I carry is a 25ft one never needed more
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Explorer III
A 25' RG-6 coax cable for most places that provide cable TV plus another 25' or 50' with connector for just in case.

The rest of time....where no cable TV is offered. Your TV and antenna

For cable.TV antenna booster has to be OFF
TV set for cable input
Scan for channels

For OTA.....
Antenna booster ON
Antenna aimed in direction of transponder towers (see which direction rest of rigs have theirs pointed)
TV set for antenna input
Scan for channels
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