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Can I use my Directv receiver in my RV for a 5 day camping trip?
I have 2 Directv accounts. 1 is at my primary address and the other is at my vacation home. Can I use one of my boxes for a 5 day camping trip? There is no internet connection so I can't stream using the Directv app.
DIRECTVhelp
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2 years ago
Hi, @tcSimmons. No, you can't. RVs require a special satellite dish to get DIRECTV service. Please call Winegard at 866.609.9374 or go to www.winegard.com to get one. Joan, DIRECTV Community Specialist
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tcSimmons
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2 years ago
We have the winegard satellite dish just need to know if I can use a directv box from my home
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DIRECTVhelp
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2 years ago
You can't use your DIRECTV receiver for your RV. You will need to contact your RV dish vendor for more information. Joan, DIRECTV Community Specialist
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shannon02
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2 years ago
If you have a Winegard Travler dish then you can use your DTV receiver. If you have an HS17 Genie you have to take a mini also.
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Juniper
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2 years ago
@DIRECTVhelp
Joan sorry but you CAN use a receiver in an RV. We've (customers) have been doing it for years. Even the Genie-2 (HS17) can be used, though not ideal as annoying with a client-only setup. The boxes are the same used as home.
@tcSimmons
With DirecTV's ongoing shutdown of the MPEG-2 feeds, you need a slimline SWM dish on a tripod/sled mount, or the Winegard Trav'ler if you want a more automatic option. Receiver/HDDVR should be an H or HR model (or even special R22 if you have the right setup).
Be aware you do not get locals once outside your home spot beam. You would need a regular antenna on your TV if you wanted those. Regional Sport Networks (RSNs) are tied to the spot beam as well, so those wouldn't be available either.
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