Never had tv in an rv before

[Kenzmad]

As the title says, this is new to me, as is campground camping. Spent the last 30 years in a TC boondocking. Never wanted or had the room for a tv. New 2022 wildcat 266 is in the driveway now. Have figured out the over the air channels but how to get tv in a campground? Do they still do regular cable with coax? Streaming on the phone if signal is good is one option, but what if the reception is spotty or non existent? Im in Washington and half my state has good cell service and half does not. Im not new to the RV life, just new to having some creature comforts. Thanks folks!

[NavyLCDR]

1. A few of the commercial campgrounds have cable TV.
2. The antenna on the roof of your RV.
3. Streaming from a source of internet - probably cell phone hotspot.
4. Portable satellite dish.
5. Recorded media sources - I have a portable hard drive with over 500 movies.

6. Go back to playing card/board games or reading books.

[bikendan]

Moved thread from the General Tech and Repair section to the Appliances and Electronics sub-forum since the OP's questions are specific to Electronics.

[bikendan]

Having camped a lot in Washington State, you need to state what kind of campgrounds you're talking about.
I don't know of any public campgrounds there that offer cable TV. Only private campgrounds.

[Reverse_snowbird]

Originally Posted by Kenzmad

Have figured out the over the air channels but how to get tv in a campground? Do they still do regular cable with coax? Streaming on the phone if signal is good is one option, but what if the reception is spotty or non existent? Im in Washington and half my state has good cell service and half does not. Im not new to the RV life, just new to having some creature comforts. Thanks folks!

You can usually get over the air channels in a campground.
To get cable in a campground, you're going to need a coax cable to attach to their service. It's usually located near the electrical hookup. You'll need to disconnect the antenna booster which is usually a button located somewhere near the tv. Then you'll need to scan for channels on your tv.
In mountainous areas, a campground with cable is usually the only option if you want to watch live tv. The other option is a satellite connection either permanent on the roof or portable, but that can be difficult if you've got a campsite covered by trees.

[aceinspp]

When using your roof mounted antenna don't forget to push the boost button to be able to get over the air TV. Later RJD

[Kenzmad]

Originally Posted by bikendan

Having camped a lot in Washington State, you need to state what kind of campgrounds you're talking about.
I don't know of any public campgrounds there that offer cable TV. Only private campgrounds.

We will be doing private campgrounds for the most part. A little late to get in reservations for the public parks with a rig 30’+. Thanks for the help guys.

[Chuck_S]

Campgrounds tend to list if they have TV or Wifi. Now that football season is over I personally have little use for traditional TV but Wifi is important at home and on the road.

Our camper (listed below) has a TV antenna on the roof and an inlet for cable TV. Never used either.

-- Chuck

[ppine]

Me either. Someday I will turn it on.
I like having a tv for resale, but not for using.
I like to catch up on my reading.