Existing satellite dish and Directv

[SoggyGranola]

The TT has a satellite attached to the roof that we can crank up or crank down.

I'm guessing it's for the TV? I have Directv at home can I just bring my receiver and card and use the built in dish?

[Freds342]

Yes, but, depending on your antenna and receiver at home, you'll probably have to change the dish settings to 18" round and "Multiswitch", while using it in the RV.

[SoggyGranola]

I'm guessing the settings on the receiver? So just plug everything in, crank the satellite up, adjust settings and search for signal? That easy?

[Freds342]

That easy, if you have the same antenna on the house. I just pay the extra five bucks a month to keep one in the MoHo.

We have High-Def, and I'd have to change the receiver setup every time, plus the cabinet is full with the switchbox, the DirecTV receiver, and the DVD player in it.

It's a PITA to pull the receiver and change the settings after each trip.

The receiver in my MoHo is a Hi-Def DVR, but for short trips, I just leave it on the crank-up roof antenna. For longer stays, I break out the SlimLine ad change the settings.