Wineguard Trav'ler

harley-dave wrote:
We also have a Travel'r, been running perfectly for 6 years until this year when I bent the LNB arm slightly. Tech support and Customer service were good diagnosing and getting parts to me to fix the problem. I would buy one again. It works well under light trees where there is a little sky showing. We carry a manual dish just in case but have only used it 2 times in 6 years of travel. Like any product sometimes you can get lemons and poor service.

Dave

harley dave,
just curious as to what your problem was that you replaced the LNB? my winegard swm worked fine for the first 6 months we owned it...now it just keeps searching (never peaks, never stows away automatically)...i am waiting for a new LNB to be shipped, but i don't think it will help.
was yours just searching before the LNB was replaced?

I just purchased 3 HD receivers and now waiting on my unit to come in for the Sat install. I'll be glad I have it since I always wished I had TV in my past units.

I'm excited for my October/November camping trips. Even better when you can chill in the woods, beers in hand and watch College/Pro Football in front of a fire.

Travler.

We never leave home without it. Our RV is our home. No it will not penetrate trees so we have a portable for the rare occasion we need that for an extended stay with things in the way. It is even better now that I converted it to the SWM model. It makes the portable setup a bit easier with one cable.

I hear you when it comes to having all our favorites sports and premium channels along for our RVing excursions, always wondered how durable and effective the Winegard Travler was as we do not appreciated the low resolution SD channels provided by most automated domes and plan on making the investment on our next new rig.

Currently not a pressing issue as we have been setting up our own satellite antenna since the advent of Directv a couple of decades ago. When they started delivering HD content we found setting up the larger satellite antenna and capturing all three satellites was indeed not much more difficult than acquiring the single SD satellite.

It seems you have done well with extended warranties in the past which is uncommon for RVs, sounds like you are covered for any mishaps on your Winegard Travler should they arise. Although $2500 is a lot of dough, it is your hard earned cash and if it makes your RVing more enjoyable it is money well spent. Enjoy your new rig and the glorious HD from your Winegard Travler!!!

We also have a Travel'r, been running perfectly for 6 years until this year when I bent the LNB arm slightly. Tech support and Customer service were good diagnosing and getting parts to me to fix the problem. I would buy one again. It works well under light trees where there is a little sky showing. We carry a manual dish just in case but have only used it 2 times in 6 years of travel. Like any product sometimes you can get lemons and poor service.

Dave

We had our dealership install the Trav'ler in 2013 and we love it. Have not had any problem with it to date. Prior to this we purchased the self standing satellite system. Before bringing it home DH had complete step by step setup instructions at the store, how to find the satellites, etc. When he got home, we went through the steps again for practice and could not lock on to a satellite. Bought all the gadgets to help and nothing. It all went back. DH said, "RV'ing is supposed to be relaxing and spending an hour plus setting up the satellite is not relaxing." With the Trav'ler, we push the button and wham, we're locked on to all three. Often what we do, when we get to a site, is first start up the satellite and if we can't lock on to all three, then we move the RV till we do, then we finish setting up. When we boondock, we check the trees in relation to the direction of the satellites to determine where we'll setup camp. Enjoy.

I installed mine around 2008 and it pretty much sits there and runs. I have had the opposite experience when talking to Winegard. They always respond and I have bought Travler parts as well. I know they have a policy of returning the unit if it ever completely blows up and if that ever happens to me I'll complain as well as I don't trust most service departments, but obviously Winegard doesn't either..

OP- also keep in mind that in DirecTV land, the Travler is the only one that will do HD unless you set up a tripod. Also, tree occlusion is completely different on a Travler vs. Tailgater (Direct) as the satellite shot is scattered over 3 satellites with HD carriers that are nowhere near as forgiving as the SD satellite. The antennas gain is significantly higher, but trees are no friend of Ka/ Ku

Azdryheat: You're exactly who I need to talk to. I have the wireless Genie also, but wondering if you need Wireless internet? Also, what all do you need to take to get the wireless genies to work? Having to purchase 3 additional receivers was kind of turning me off to the whole thing, but if I can easily take my home set-up, that would be awesome.

I'm leaning against the $2500 spend on the Trav'ler. As far as the Extended plan...I've had it on the last 3 of my trailers and got my money back plus. My last trailer had the AC go out, Hot Water issue, electrical and our Awning motor. Always been thankful I opted to purchase.