Mobile Satellite System

[Longshhm]

Hi folks. Looking for some input/experience on satellite systems for our Reflection. In your opinion, what is the best mobile receiver. We currently have DISH service at home, so that would like be our first choice, although we are open to suggestions. Thank you.
Mike

[geotex1]

If you already have Dish, that is your best option for satellite for the dollar because you can tack on another receiver inexpensively and pay for only the months you use it. You will just need to buy your receiver and Dish. We use a Wally and Winegard carryout.

[pnoetzel]

If you already have Dish, that is your best option for satellite for the dollar because you can tack on another receiver inexpensively and pay for only the months you use it. You will just need to buy your receiver and Dish. We use a Wally and Winegard carryout.

If you have dish at home, you get the RV covered with same plan for 7.00 month.
Get the dish pro tailgate antenna that can get eastern arch, and western arch sat’s. 64,110,119,129 sat’s.
Be prepared to connect the antenna directly to the Walley receiver, due to the poor connection and cable used in the trailers.
Good luck

[Dopperud]

I loved the dish service and had it at home and RV, but we are big sports fans and they dropped our local teams from their list. I had to replace the home system and have a portable dish to use as a planter at home.

[dryfly]

I'm on DirecTV, and I just take one of my home receivers with me. I use a simple 18" round antenna and manually aim it. Unfortunately no HD reception with this antenna. Dish and one of the auto-aim antennas is definitely the way to go.

I also load up a bunch of programs on the receiver HD before leaving home. Lots of locations we stay in have trees that block sat signal, so pre-recorded programs are always available.

[caswelld]

If you have dish at home, you get the RV covered with same plan for 7.00 month.
Get the dish pro tailgate antenna that can get eastern arch, and western arch sat’s. 64,110,119,129 sat’s.
Be prepared to connect the antenna directly to the Walley receiver, due to the poor connection and cable used in the trailers.
Good luck

We're looking too. Is this the antenna you have?
https://www.dishformyrv.com/dish-tai...hoCsIMQAvD_BwE

Just wondering if you have it roof mounted or use it as a portable? I can see some of the the pros & cons, trees vs security. I do like the idea of having it roof mounted, particularly due to security concerns.

Thanks,
Dave

[pnoetzel]

We're looking too. Is this what you have?
https://www.dishformyrv.com/dish-tai...hoCsIMQAvD_BwE

Just wondering if you have it roof mounted or use it as a portable? I can see some of the the pros & cons, trees vs security. I do like the idea of having it roof mounted, particularly due to security concerns.

Thanks,
Dave

Yes, that is exactly what I have. It can support two receivers, but the second one can only see the one sat. that the main is on. “Kinda a pain”.
I use mine as a portable, because of trees, pole obstructions etc.
I mount it on roof for security, and not getting kicked or bumped into near ground.
I always bungee cord it to ladder, as I lost one to a gust of wind two years ago , off the roof and on the ground.
Buy the replacement warranty for$ 19.99 , I have had a couple of these walley boxes fail over the years.
Just always be able to see the clear southern skyline before you set up camp.
Get a free app for phone that locates satellite, the one I use is “SatFinder lite “ , it will verify sat position before you set up camp.
Hope this helps you out
Cheers
Paul

[Second Chance]

If you use the search function on the forum, there are many threads on this topic. That said, we are full-timers and use the Pathway X2 on Dish Network with a Wally, hard drive (for DVR functions), and a Flex Pack with locals. The X2 is Dish's top-of-the-line automatic portable antenna and is capable of picking up both the eastern and western arcs. That way you can get HD locals no matter what part of the country you're in. A portable antenna also increases the chances that you can get a signal with the campground or RV park has a lot of trees. With Dish you can also change the locals when you move using the app on your smartphone.

Rob

[NordicNevs]

Sooner than later Elon’s Star link will be available. Word has it they will be making mobile systems ie for the campers etc that will work of your plan at home. I placed my reservation with them already. Speed testing looks amazing with the growth potential seeming to be exponential.
I’ll keep ya posted but the ability to have internet connectivity using my streaming accounts as if I was home seems to be a game changer should it come to fruition.

[caswelld]

If you use the search function on the forum, there are many threads on this topic. That said, we are full-timers and use the Pathway X2 on Dish Network with a Wally, hard drive (for DVR functions), and a Flex Pack with locals. The X2 is Dish's top-of-the-line automatic portable antenna and is capable of picking up both the eastern and western arcs. That way you can get HD locals no matter what part of the country you're in. A portable antenna also increases the chances that you can get a signal with the campground or RV park has a lot of trees. With Dish you can also change the locals when you move using the app on your smartphone.

Rob

The forum search function for satellite antennas will yield one thread from January addressing the best sat antenna system. Things change in 6 months so I was glad to read Mike's post.

From back in January a couple of posters said they liked the Pathway X2 and one said to stay away from the King Tailgater, yet the KING DTP4900 DISH Tailgater Pro Premium was the Amazon Choice rated 41/2 stars with nearly 1000 reviews. The Winegard Pathway X2 had similar ratings on Amazon but cost a bit more. Both have nationwide coverage.

I had the Winegard T-4 in-motion sat antenna (Directv) on 2 motor homes & was not impressed with Winegard technology nor their customer service. On both it took several tries to get the antenna to lock on, but once it did the SD reception was good. Initial connection to the sats was seldom easy. This could have something to do with Directv satellites. We switched to Dish.

Another consideration for me is the Pathway X2 is bigger than the Tailgater and might not fit into storage of the Imagine line. So when the Imagine arrives in a couple of weeks we will likely go with the KING DTP4900 DISH Tailgater Pro Premium.

We're still trying to decide if we want to have it mounted on the roof or haul it out every time we set up camp. In our motor homes trees were occasionally an issue, but when they were we just used the park cable system. Thanks Mike for the thread.

Happy camping.



Dave