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Planning for Directv

Our coach has the Traveler up top with the control box in the overhead compartment.  How much space does the tuner take?  What I see for the Genie HD DVR requires 15" of depth, greater than our overhead depth.  Are there other options?

At this point I'm simply trying to arrange cabinet space requirements.

Thanks
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #1 –
Our DTV Genie fits in the front overhead space in front of the pass seat.  10" deep.  Use a 90° coax and HDMI connector to save some room
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #2 –
Winegard Traveler has multiple models.  What is your model #, some have 5-LNB, some 3-LNB, SWM, Directv, Dish, etc.  Genie receivers come in several models, older HR34 are larger than later HR44 & HR54.  We have HR44 up there, but the door is removed with front of DVR lined up outer edge.  And this works just fine for us, and allows much better cooling for our DVRs.  For general info, I don't think Genie's cannot connect to OTA devices to play & record.

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #3 –
Randy,
Check to make sure your dish will support HD from Direct TV. Our old in motion will not, so we have to go to Dish to get HD

Len
Len and Deb Speiser
1999 U270 36'
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus!--Ken Kesey
If you're lucky enough to live in a bus, you're lucky enough!

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #4 –
I just finished doing what  you are doing now.  I moved the Direct TV receiver to the shelf below the TV, which reduced the wires and mess in the right side compartment.  I added a new DVD player (Sony BDPS3700) which fits nicely while resting on a 1/2" wood plank allowing for clearance.  I used a Forstner bit to drill a hole in the back of the center compartment, behind TV, to accommodate the receiver wires.
Next step is to set up the Sirius tuner and put the "puck" on the roof.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I just finished doing what  you are doing now.  I moved the Direct TV receiver to the shelf below the TV, which reduced the wires and mess in the right side compartment.  I added a new DVD player (Sony BDPS3700) which fits nicely while resting on a 1/2" wood plank allowing for clearance.  I used a Forstner bit to drill a hole in the back of the center compartment, behind TV, to accommodate the receiver wires.
Next step is to set up the Sirius tuner and put the "puck" on the roof.
Sven - did that shelf exist or did you add it?
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
 

Re: Planning for Directv

Reply #6 –
Quote from: floridarandy –
Sven - did that shelf exist or did you add it?
It was there when we bought the coach.  It matches the cabinetry perfectly, so I'm assuming that it is original.  It did not appear to be used for anything in the past.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8