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Road Hogg · 06-30-2022, 08:20 PM

Looking for a quick bump here. Trying to hook up the Dish receiver to the sat. Did a search but didn't find much info on hooking up Dish receiver to late model Newmar DP's.

Does 1-3 sound correct?
1. "Blue ray / DVD Source" HDMI plugs into DVD.
2. "Satellite Source" HDMI plugs into Dish receiver and sends signal to TV.
3. "Primary" coaxial pulls signal from the satellite to Dish receiver and sends signal to TV.

4. What is "Main" and "Aux Feed"?
5. Do I need a splitter for "Main" or "Aux"?

orpco · 07-01-2022, 08:47 AM

If yours is like my 21 ventana you will need a powered splitter switch. Don’t remember the model number. A call to winegard can verify. Camper world also sells them.

RVStitchy · 07-01-2022, 09:03 AM

Not sure which sat antenna you have or if it was set up for Dish prior. On some (maybe all) you need to make sure the dip switches are set for Dish vs. Direct TV. They typically come set for Direct TV from the factory.

UMXHAULER · 07-01-2022, 09:49 AM

Here is what I had to use in my 21 DS. I had to get a Hybrid Solo Hub model #203952 made by Echostar Technologies-they run about $7-10 on line. I use a Hopper 3 btw. In my coach there is an incoming coax labeled "Main Feed" that goes into the "To ODU" port on the hub and then the dummy terminated plug that is provided with the hub goes onto one of the ports labeled "To client/hvn" port. Next, there is a coax labeled "bedroom feed" that goes into the second "client/hvn" port on the hub. Finally, the port on the hub labeled "To host" goes into your Hopper satellite receiver. In my bedroom, there is a coax labeled "LVRM" that goes into your joey. You use the HDMI cables in both locations to feed video signal to the TV's. I also had to switch the sound on the Main tv audio from hdmi to optical for best sound quality coming from the Bose sound bar. Mine had audio running through the hdmi originally and did not sound that good. I hope this helps you with your situation, but if not, it will help anyone with a newer DS wanting to hook up a Dish Hopper.
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Bobby Dowdle · 07-01-2022, 11:48 AM

You need to connect your coax to the main port. The aux port would use a jumper coax to the other wall plate depending on where you are trying to send an additional signal.
You need to connect the satellite hdmi to the rear of the receiver.

UMXHAULER · 07-01-2022, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Dowdle

You need to connect your coax to the main port. The aux port would use a jumper coax to the other wall plate depending on where you are trying to send an additional signal.
You need to connect the satellite hdmi to the rear of the receiver.

I still think you need the splitter/hub I mentioned. Some have referred to using an expensive powered splitter you can purchase from Dish but that was not necessary on my installation. I did what my selling dealer (Transwest) said to do and it worked. Dish and Direct have slightly different hook up requirements from what I can gather as well. All this being said, I just ditched all my Dish stuff in home and RV and finally went with Starlink and now I will just stream everything, have great wi fi and wi fi connect for cell phone service. Starlink does require correct positioning but so does satellite TV. I often could not even use it because of obstruction from trees. I can at least move my Starlink dish to a better location without moving the coach.

Road Hogg · 07-01-2022, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby Dowdle

You need to connect your coax to the main port. The aux port would use a jumper coax to the other wall plate depending on where you are trying to send an additional signal.
You need to connect the satellite hdmi to the rear of the receiver.

Bobby,

Great. Thanks for the tip. Would you know what the "Primary" outlet is for?