DIRECTV in RV

[Durwood79]

I am considering purchasing a satellite setup for my parents RV. They have DIRECTV at home and the people at DIRECTV said I could add the second receiver for a very small charge. They do not want a permanent satellite on the top of the RV. Rather, they would prefer a portable unit on a tripod.
Herein lies my question. What dish and receiver would I need to complete this application? Also, how is it he would go about locating the correct satellite?
Also, does anyone have a suggestion for a tripod?
I would appreciate any assistance.
Thanks.

 

[Doctor Bob]

The simple way, would be to go to a local DirecTV Dealer (not the big box stores) and purchase the equipment from them. They will be glad to show you how to set up the satellite, and also provide you with all the necessary tools to do the job...

 

[hdtvtechno]

There is the Directv antenna on the go

I dont know what satellites it receives though

 

[Crystal Pepsi Ball]

It will get signal off the main satellite, 101. That has ESPN, CNN, COURTTV, NICK and other channels.

 

[Jimbo]

It will get signal off the main satellite, 101. That has ESPN, CNN, COURTTV, NICK and other channels.

For $ 2200 does it park the trailer and cook dinner as well as give you every channel in the universe ????


Jimbo

 

[jimisham]

Here's a forum that might be of help. http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/listings/forum/38.cfm
A lot of RVer's use the tripod because sometimes there's a problem finding a clear shot to the satellites, especially if there are a lot of trees.
They'll also just get a separate dish and take one of the receivers from home with them.

 

[Stargazer]

DirecTv is a bit more friendlier on using their system on an RV than Dish Network since Dish Network has to audit the RV unit.

Some markets use the Phase III dish in which you have to be in the spotbeam to pick them up. I like Dish Network in this respect because if your in a SuperDish or Dish1000 market it does not use the spotbeam therefore you can pick it up anywhere in the U.S. you can get the signal since its conus.

 

[lee78221]

One Mobile DIRECTV antenna for $754.95 http://www.summitsource.com/product_info.php?ref=1&products_id=4540