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07-30-2012, 08:21 AM
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2011 Sierra 356RL & Winegard TRAV'LER
Anyone hooked up the Winegard TRAV'LER to the 5th wheel? If so how do you have it hooked up ? I want both TV's inside hooked up , I have one in the living area on the rear and one in the bedroom in the front of the trailer . I have modified the one in the bedroom with a HDMI splitter and and ran it to the cargo bay so I can have SAT TV outside ( works great BTW) . I got a Direct TV RF remote and I can control the box in the bedroom from outside .
We use our trailer for tailgating at football games so a SAT is a must . I have used a dish and Tripod for the last 2 years but I'm tired of messing with that setup.
Bigdaddy51200
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07-30-2012, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy51200
Anyone hooked up the Winegard TRAV'LER to the 5th wheel? If so how do you have it hooked up ? I want both TV's inside hooked up , I have one in the living area on the rear and one in the bedroom in the front of the trailer . I have modified the one in the bedroom with a HDMI splitter and and ran it to the cargo bay so I can have SAT TV outside ( works great BTW) . I got a Direct TV RF remote and I can control the box in the bedroom from outside .
We use our trailer for tailgating at football games so a SAT is a must . I have used a dish and Tripod for the last 2 years but I'm tired of messing with that setup.
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I have dish network, and a regular dish right now. I carry a winegard carryout with me as well. With the carryout i only hook up on tv as they can only track one satellite at a time. So whatever you ate watching on the main tv, the other tv has to be watching a channel on the same satellite. IMO i would use the regular disb if you are going to be in a spot for any length of time as i have all 4 tvs hooked up. If travelling or weekend excursion, i use the winegard.
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07-30-2012, 08:48 AM
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I used the carry out this weekend as well.
Didn't like it as much as just taking my dish.
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07-30-2012, 08:55 AM
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The carry out only does SD on direct TV , so thats not a option for me , I must have HD. So that means setup the tripod or get the Winegard TRAV'LER slimline for HD .
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07-30-2012, 03:38 PM
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I just purchased the SK-3005 TRAV'LER DIRECTV Slimline for 1,272.88 with free shipping from amazon . Thats the best deal I have seen on this , CW was 1599.99 . I will have this installed at a local RV super center in the next few weeks . Thanks for all the great feedback !!
Bigdaddy51200
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07-30-2012, 09:49 PM
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I have the trav'ler on mine and love it, the front room and living area is on one double reciever and i have a single in the back bedroom awsome awsome we all can watch diff channels!! We love it, just look for trees blocking the signal b4 unhooking!!! That sucks to have to hook up to move 10 feet
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07-30-2012, 10:01 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Originally Posted by bigdaddy51200
The carry out only does SD on direct TV , so thats not a option for me , I must have HD. So that means setup the tripod or get the Winegard TRAV'LER slimline for HD .
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Another reason I dislike direct tv.
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07-30-2012, 10:04 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Originally Posted by Smoo
I have the trav'ler on mine and love it, the front room and living area is on one double reciever and i have a single in the back bedroom awsome awsome we all can watch diff channels!! We love it, just look for trees blocking the signal b4 unhooking!!! That sucks to have to hook up to move 10 feet
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If you have an a android phone get "satellite ar" app .
Uses your camera on your phone to see the satellites in the sky . Then you know where you have to be to get signal.
Ron
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07-30-2012, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Smoo
I have the trav'ler on mine and love it, the front room and living area is on one double reciever and i have a single in the back bedroom awsome awsome we all can watch diff channels!! We love it, just look for trees blocking the signal b4 unhooking!!! That sucks to have to hook up to move 10 feet
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Smoo,
I think your roof might be overweight, i mean between 3 A/Cs and a satellite. You get up there to clean it and you might fall through :roflback:
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08-06-2012, 03:10 PM
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That weight is all spread out, no problems with walking on top
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08-30-2012, 11:04 AM
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I got this installed and it works great !!! I am very happy with it !!
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08-30-2012, 11:41 AM
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There is a specific baseplate you need to reinforce the roof to mount the Trav'ler
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08-30-2012, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by wincrasher
There is a specific baseplate you need to reinforce the roof to mount the Trav'ler
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You only need that if you have a weak roof , mine is a full walk on roof so no issues there. The unit weighs about 35 pounds .
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