camper question

[eersmaniac]

I have a campsite in kimbolton Ohio and tried to find someone to install a dish for me and had no luck. I never see the neighbors camping that have satellite so I'm going to have to do this myself. I have the 722 and was wondering what all I have to buy? Obviously the dish but I know there is all kinds out there to buy. Do I get eastern arc or western arc. I love dish but I really don't know what the hell I'm doing. Please let me know everything I must get. Are Android apps a good way to find the satellites? Thank you very much in advance for your help!

 

[Tampa8]

http://www.dish.com/technology/tv-outdoors/

Yes, android apps are pretty good. As good or better is a Lensatic compass.

 

[Brussam]

Do some reading on RV Satellite.

The satellite apps are good for getting the dish settings. I have an issue with dish to smart phone relationship. Looking through the smart phone and then pointing the dish is ablout as accurate as using the compass.

 

[martha]

Learn about the tailgater and save lot of heartburn, just set it where there is a clear southern sky and make sure receiver is compatible and tailgater will do the rest, just follow prompts. You will even get HD.

 

[boba]

Learn about the tailgater and save lot of heartburn, just set it where there is a clear southern sky and make sure receiver is compatible and tailgater will do the rest, just follow prompts. You will even get HD.

Isn't the Tailgater restricted to the 211?

 

[Bobby]

Yes, the 211/K is the only receiver that will work with the Tailgater....

 

[Ziptied]

Although not as common, the 211, 211z and the 411 are also compatible with the Tailgater.

 

[harshness]

Are you anywhere near Winchester or Roanoke? If you're on the road, Akron?

Camping World is an authorized RV installer for satellite TV if you're looking for either a roof-mount or free standing configuration.

 

[Brussam]

There are many who extol using a Tailgater and skip the part about VIP722s. Usually non-RVers.

The Tailgater is aptly named for what it is good at, tailgating at a football game or similar event.

For many RVers, the Tailgater is inadequate. The investment is good tools (tripod, meters, etc) is about the same as a Tailgater but the result has so much more capabilities.

 

[navychop]

And the Tailgater only works with WA, and it's reliability reputation seems to be taking a hit.

 

[Scherrman]

I love the Tailgater but would agree that it's best used for tailgating or short term usage. Every customer I've sold a Tailgater to that uses it for days ends up having issues. I don't think it's meant to be used non-stop for days.