DirectTV

[Saltydog44]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

And we, OTH, have never had a problem with the Direct TV billing or service over the last three or so years we've had it.

We have DTV and pay $4.95 for an extra box in the MH. our OTA gets us 10-20 channels for local service when we are more than 200 miles from home.

We are very happy with DTV and their service. FWIW. I'm glad Dish works for others. Competition is great. Bashing each others choices is sad.

[brobox]

There is nothing wrong with DTV, the subject was the Satellite Equipment installed on the Entegra. It didn't have anything to do with which one is better. If you want DTV HD it does NOT come standard on the Entegra, it's an upgrade, nothing more.

[Triker56]

We have DTV and pay $4.95 for an extra box in the MH.

You haven't looked at your monthly bill since before Jan. 2011.
That is when DTV raised extra receivers to $6 a month.

[Saltydog44]

Originally Posted by brobox

There is nothing wrong with DTV, the subject was the Satellite Equipment installed on the Entegra. It didn't have anything to do with which one is better. If you want DTV HD it does NOT come standard on the Entegra, it's an upgrade, nothing more.

I agree - but so many of the posts were turning to service issues with DTV or Dish - not just the option issue. I doubt the service is any better with one than the other based on our experience and we had experience with both.
FWIW - we got lucky I guess although at the time we didn't realize it. It wasn't an option when we bought so we negotiated as part of the deal to have it installed by LD. It cost way less than Entegra's Option Price, but we were dealing pretty hard at that point.

Frankly if I refused to deal with every company I've had issues with I'd have pretty limited choices.

[DoggieDaddy]

So from what I am understanding here. The in-motion satellite dish dome that comes standard on the Entegra will receive Dish Network HD. So If I switch from DirectTV to Dish Network I am good without the Travel'r dish. Correct? Oh, and what is the brand of the dome on the Entegra? They don't publish their vendors.

[Saltydog44]

Originally Posted by Triker56

You haven't looked at your monthly bill since before Jan. 2011.
That is when DTV raised extra receivers to $6 a month.

Oh Dear. My Bad. I guess I have to reconsider DTV over that $1



Oh wait - I just looked at the bill and I have a credit for one receiver so I only pay $4.50..... for each of them



But: I think

[Ann n Gene]

Entegra uses the Winegard in motion dish and yes it will get HD but there are other issues especially with a second receiver, rain fade, only having one LNB etc. the traveler is a way better choice for doing everything EXCEPT watching tv instead of driving while going down the road. I know, I know some of you want it for kids or to DVR something while driving and it is good for that. For stationary use the traver iSight superior. JMHO

[spinn]

Originally Posted by Ann n Gene

Entegra uses the Winegard in motion dish and yes it will get HD but there are other issues especially with a second receiver, rain fade, only having one LNB etc. the traveler is a way better choice for doing everything EXCEPT watching tv instead of driving while going down the road. I know, I know some of you want it for kids or to DVR something while driving and it is good for that. For stationary use the traver iSight superior. JMHO

Ann n Gene, the op was asking about Directv. The winegard in motion only receives HD signals from Dish not DirecTv at least that is what their website says.

If I am misreading then I apologize

Steve

[Ann n Gene]

Oops!!! Sorry, you are absolutely right, I was thinking dish.

[DoggieDaddy]

I just talked to my dealer and what I assumed is right. The Winegard dish that comes standard with Entegra will pick up Dish Network HD. It has two LNBs and will deliver a separate channels to the lounge TV and the bedroom TV. What is delivered to the lounge TV will also be delivered to the outside entertainment TV and the cab overhead. There is currently no dome type satellite dishes that will pick up a DirectTV HD signal. Entegras addition of the Travel'r option was to remedy that for the DirectTV HD people. You can also attach a standalone dish via the control center. That is the option I used with my Journey even though I had an in-motion dish. It comes in handy when the trees get in the way up here in the north country with the low satellite angle. You can move it around and find an opening.

[danes-on-tour]

Originally Posted by TXBart

I just ordered Direct TV for our coach. We are not satellite customers and know nothing about it. We got a basic package but turned down DVR and the second receiver due to cost. What I like is the ability to suspend the service for the months we aren't on the road.

Now to figure out reliable Internet!

We have DirectTV in our Rv and we have had no problems suspending the service for the duration that we are gone. Easiest way to do this is to call them on the phone.

Internet - we have joined Milennicom. Nice service. Their plan can be suspended as well but maybe not for the duration that you require. Call them. They are very service minded.

[DianneS]

Originally Posted by Triker56

You haven't looked at your monthly bill since before Jan. 2011.
That is when DTV raised extra receivers to $6 a month.

We have two receivers and still only pay $5.00 for each.

[DSL417]

Originally Posted by DoggieDaddy

I just talked to my dealer and what I assumed is right. The Winegard dish that comes standard with Entegra will pick up Dish Network HD. It has two LNBs and will deliver a separate channels to the lounge TV and the bedroom TV. What is delivered to the lounge TV will also be delivered to the outside entertainment TV and the cab overhead. There is currently no dome type satellite dishes that will pick up a DirectTV HD signal. Entegras addition of the Travel'r option was to remedy that for the DirectTV HD people. You can also attach a standalone dish via the control center. That is the option I used with my Journey even though I had an in-motion dish. It comes in handy when the trees get in the way up here in the north country with the low satellite angle. You can move it around and find an opening.

You are correct except for one thing (confirmed with both Winegard and Dish....you must be on the same Dish satellite front and back. The Inmotion can't see two satellites at the same time, and in fact changing the front will bounce the back off the air.

[tpd]

I just got direct tv also, but had to get a 2 yr contract at $30 a month, and I don't think I can suspend it. Also in the second yr it goes to $55. I signed up in nj where did you ? Thanks Tom