We're thinking about adding a sat TV to our TT but really know nothing about the products, services, or how to install.
Our TT is not "sat TV" ready as far as I can tell. Apparently, those that are have a separate input jack on the outside and we don't. If we are not "sat TV" ready, what do I need to do to bring that service into the TT, provide power, and etc.
Our traveling is done primarily in the North West. Does that influence which service we should consider?
For an antenna, I thinking the VuCube 2000 or perhaps the 1000 if the setup isn't too big of a pain. I like the idea off packing it up and carrying it in the pickup bed when not in use and it looks like a pretty nice package.
For a receiver, will most anything work, or do you need to get that from the service provider.
We appreciate any insight and I'm not even sure if I'm asking the right questions.
Dick
2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited TRD
2009 Cougar 268 RLS ~8400 lbs road wt
Equal-i-zer 12,000 lb hitch, Prodigy BC.
2006 Jeep Liberty Turbo Diesel.....TV in Training
2005 Jeep GC 5.7 HEMI,(retired)
2005 Jayco Jay Feather 25Z, 4" lift (Retired)
I signed up for DirecTV at a box store a number of years ago. Got the receiver and dish for free included in the subscription. My camper had one coax line coming in for park cable hookup. Because it was wired through the batwing amplifier, the signal from the dish to the receiver was negated. I installed a separate line for satellite and fished the wire through the camper to get a direct feed. There is a simple modification you can do at the booster plate and use the existing wiring of the camper.
Having the dish, I just needed a mount and tried a couple of different ones. Never was satisfied with either the size or performance of each. Was in a COE campground and a fulltimer introduced me to the Bullseye. Top quality, very versatile, packs small (great for a TC), super easy setup, and stays where you place it. Considerably less than $599. Either way, you need a clear view to the satellite. Good luck.
Eycom wrote: Was in a COE campground and a fulltimer introduced me to the Bullseye. Top quality, very versatile, packs small (great for a TC), super easy setup, and stays where you place it. Considerably less than $599. Either way, you need a clear view to the satellite. Good luck.
I thought the bullseye was just an aiming device. the vuecube etc. is an actual sat. seeker. no comparison.
I use Dish and bought all of my own equipment. no leases, contracts, etc.
bumpy
I had Dish Network, but switched to DirecTV because of poor customer support. When I signed up for DirecTV, I told the representative that I wished to use one of the receivers in the camper. I had to purchase an extra dish, which cost around $55 including shipping. I received the extra dish 2 days before the install. I have had DirecTV for 3 weeks and signed up for it at Walmart. I also chose my install date.
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