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Motosat bit the dust - options

Good morning!  I think the old motosat dish on our coach finally died.  So, starting to look at options of what to do next.  We still have the original tvs.  Thoughts on how to proceed?  I know there are many options and would love to tap into your experience.

Would like to tap into HD in the basement bay for tailgaiting as well as in both living room and bedroom.  Currently have DISH network.

In addition, met a real nice guy at the Houston RV show that does on site satellite dish installations........anyone know his name, lost his contact information.

Thanks in advance.
Kevin

Current  1997 U295. Build #5160
Previous 1994 U300

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Reply #1 –
I do not know if this company goes to RV shows, but the name is Sats2Go and is located in Willis, Texas.
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: ltg –
I do not know if this company goes to RV shows, but the name is Sats2Go and is located in Willis, Texas.
Sats 2 Go is an outstanding company to have install a new satellite unit on your coach. We used them when our Motosat went out. They are located in Willis, Texas. They do go and install at the Lake Conroe Thousand Trails location. We are very pleased when they installed a Wineguard HD satellite for us. If you need phone number please let me know.
Bob
Bob & Kathy
2007 Nimbus
Full Timers
Retired Charter Bus Owner/Operator

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Reply #3 –
I just wanted quick'n'dirty satellite so I ordered a tailgater and a 211 receiver for $299 from PPL in TX. Then had Dish add it to my S'n'B bill ($7 a month). Then I connect the antenna unit via a 50' coax cable and that feeds the 211 receiver I have in the bedroom. But to get decent satellite TV to the front tv I bought (for about $60) a wireless tv transmitter and put the receiver in the front cupboard tied to the RCA inputs of that TV set.

If the DW dawdles too much making popcorn it does cause the front TV to jump around a lot. But otherwise it works great. And we can put the tailgater antenna package anywhere within 50' for best satellite reception and still keep decent solar panel insolation. :D

All for under $300. :)

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

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Reply #4 –
Craig,

You might get rid of the picture jumping around on your TV during popcorn preparation by the microwave oven by installing a DC to AC inverter (preferably the sine wave type) to power the TV, etc..

That should isolate the TV from the A/C load spikes whether from the pedestal or the generator. Or you have a TV that is older and more subject to these problems.

Just a thought. 
Jim
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Jim Frerichs –
Craig,

You might get rid of the picture jumping around on your TV during popcorn preparation by the microwave oven by installing a DC to AC inverter (preferably the sine wave type) to power the TV, etc..

That should isolate the TV from the A/C load spikes whether from the pedestal or the generator. Or you have a TV that is older and more subject to these problems.

Just a thought. 
Jim

The issue is more of a signal blockage by anyone walking or standing between the transmitter and the receiver. If no one gets up there is no interference and no picture wobble. The forward TV is "HDTV" but only 720 (not 1040) but the small size of the tv itself makes that irrelevant. If we had a 42" tv up there then it would be more of an issue.

We do have a 180-watt PSW inverter back at the bedroom that runs the TV, the BluRay, and the 211 satellite receiver as well as the tv transmitter. It is barely adequate for that job and I'm going to wire that into the 1600-watt PSW inverter system real soon now. It's well down on the priority list, though. My plans include wiring the entire starboard side outlets into the PSW inverter with an AC cut-over switch. I've got all the parts but I'm trying to figure out how to avoid laying on the floor for an hour or so getting it done. :P

Craig :)
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."

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Reply #7 –
Craig,

Whenever I have a job requiring laying on the floor for an extended period of time, I lay down one of those exercise mats to make the floor easier on my bones. Then, sometime during the work routine, there is a short time for deep mental preparation (aka nap), and I can then properly continue on with the work routine. As long as the DW sees me on the mat, she is convinced that whatever I am doing is a work in progress ^.^d . So far, no downside or bad side effects. DISCLAIMER: YMMV  ;D


Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318

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Quote from: ohsonew –
Whenever I have a job requiring laying on the floor for an extended period of time, I lay down one of those exercise mats to make the floor easier on my bones. Then, sometime during the work routine, there is a short time for deep mental preparation (aka nap), and I can then properly continue on with the work routine. As long as the DW sees me on the mat, she is convinced that whatever I am doing is a work in progress ^.^d . So far, no downside or bad side effects. DISCLAIMER: YMMV  ;D
I like the way you think, Larry. I've got one of those mats (although, frankly, I have no idea *why* I have one) and I believe I'll put it to use.

As I have said many times, "I don't mind getting down to work... I can *fall* down. It's getting back up that I find irritating." :)

Craig
1993 U225 36' Unihome GV with PACBRAKE exhaust retarder, Banks Stinger and Solar Panels.
Toad: 1999 Jeep Wrangler 2-door soft-top.

"No one has ever had to evacuate a city because the solar panels broke."
 

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Reply #9 –
I agree Craig. That's why my 1 hour jobs don't always come in on time. It may take that long to get up  ;D

Larry
Larry Warren
1996  U320 36' SBID "Lola" sold 2020
Build #4970
Motorcade #18318