Taking Dish Network in RV: HDTV Wherever You Roam
Lauren GrijalvaDescription
Thanks to Wally from Dish Outdoors you can have Dish Network in RV no matter where you travel, with high-definition TV always right at your fingertips. Lauren Grijalva, contributing editor at RV Repair Club, and her family spend all of their time traveling the country in their fifth wheel trailer and soaking up all this beautiful land has to offer. When they’re not experiencing something new outdoors, they’re often unwinding in their trailer with HDTV provided by their Tailgater Pro from Dish.
How Dish Network in RV Works
Dish Network in RV via Wally comes in a range of hardware varying in price, as well as 30-day packages that you can upgrade at any time. There are no long-term contracts or credit checks required. You can view different programs on multiple TVs by installing two receivers on the same satellite. So that means cartoons for your kids in their bedroom while you and your partner watch a movie in the living room!
Dish Outdoors offers nationwide coverage with no need for WiFi, making it perfect for far-wandering RVers who stay on the move. You can either permanently mount your Dish hardware to the roof or set it up anywhere in your campsite with a clear view of the southern sky. It’s easy to set up and requires no additional parts. Just turn it on and turn it up, with optional access to built-in apps such as Netflix and Pandora (these do require WiFi connectivity and an adapter).
If you’ve been searching for the perfect way to watch TV when you’re out in the farthest reaches and most remote national parks, do yourself a favor and get Dish Network in RV. It’s the ideal solution for those who like to separate themselves from the hustle and bustle but still want to tune in every now and then!
Hi I'm Lauren, Contributing Editor for RV Repair Club. My husband, Aaron and I live and travel full-time in our RV with our two children. We spend lots of time in nature hiking, biking, climbing, and exploring. We didn't realize how many other families were also full-time RVers until we got out there and started meeting them all. We have seen some incredible sunsets and rainbows and spent countless evenings around the campfire with our nomadic buddies. While we love our outdoor adventures we also really enjoy taking advantage of cold or rainy days and using those times to rest and relax. We love our cozy little home on wheels which is a 42 foot fifth wheel. We enjoy having most of the same amenities that most people have in their styx and bricks home. We have a full kitchen, a dining area, living room, full bathroom and two bedrooms all fitting in about 400 square feet. Living together in a small space has really brought us all closer together but there are definitely times Aaron and I feel the need to spend time together without the kids. The children have their own space in our RV and thanks to our Tailgater Pro from DISH. They can watch a kid show in their room while Aaron and I wind down together in front of our TV. The Tailgater Pro can support two receivers on different TVs at the same time. We get nationwide coverage which is perfect for our RVers like us who like to travel coast to coast and stay on the move. We can watch HD TV off the grid with no WiFi required. It can be permanently mounted on the roof or set up anywhere on your campsite. With clear views of the Southern Sky. Set up is easy and quick. The DISH Wally receiver is built for the outdoors. It's shake tested and durable. The remote allows you to operate it through walls or cabinets. The remote finder button located on the front of the receiver is a lifesaver for all those someone misplaces the remote. There are some great built-in apps like Netflix, Weather Channel, YouTube and Pandora. These apps do require WiFi connectivity and the WiFi adapter. There are no long-term contracts or credit checks required. You simply prepay for 30 days of service at a time. Choose a package for 30 days and upgrade anytime. We love how connected we can still feel no matter how far we roam and our home on wheels. Thanks DISH for allowing us to bring one of the major comforts of home on the road with us wherever we go.
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I purchased my 2015 Dynamax DX3-37RB new in May, 2014. It had an "In Motion" satellite dish on the roof as "standard equipment". The RV dealer recommended Dish Network and, I did sign up with Dish Network. BEFORE signing up with Dish, the Dish rep told me I would get a basic channel package for ~ $35/month and, there would be NO charge for months I did not use Dish Network. About a month later, I got my first Dish Network bill. Instead of ~$35, the bill was for ~ $55! I called Dish and was now told that the ~$55 "is what we charge"! The Dish rep I spoke to also told me that they were going to charge me $5/month when I was NOT using it!. I cancelled Dish "service" on the spot. At the Hershey RV Show later that year, I was able to speak with Dish Network employees who lamely whined that there had been a "disconnect" between Dish Sales and Billing departments. NO offer to "make it right". Since then, I have been to numerous major RV events (Escapades, FMCA Conferences etc). Dish employees STOPPED attending RV events (I'm guessing it was too embarrassing for them after Dish Network screwed over so many customers). Independent reps did attend these events but, because they only resold Dish and Direct TV service, they could NOT undo the screwing over that Dish Network had perpetrated on so many customers. Dish Network should be ashamed of themselves. Apparently, Dish's business model is to use “Bait & Switch" sales tactics to screw over people. I have to wonder if a bean counter at Dish determined that "X" percentage of customers won't notice the Bait & Switch and, will just pay the inflated bills they receive. For customers like me who DO catch the Bait & Switch, screw 'em; a few will leave but, others will swallow the increase. Truly a sad way to run a “service” business.