CrossRoads RV Family Forum : Satellite Hookup http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; CrossRoads RV Family Forum : Upgrades and Modifications : Satellite Hookup Copyright (c) 2006-2012 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 25 May 2013 19:05:28 +0000 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:15:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4500 CrossRoads RV Family Forum http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_images/logo_crossroads_ngv.jpg http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/ Satellite Hookup : You definitely need RG6 cable... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=43258&title=satellite-hookup#43258 Author: Boomer
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Posted: 21 Apr 2012 at 10:15am

You definitely need RG6 cable from the dish to the satellite receiver, at any length over 15 feet the signal just will not get thorough without RG6 cable. ( You can use RG59 from the receiver to the TV). This is the reason that the newer trailers have a separate Sat hookup and a different cable hookup - different cable in the walls.

In my old trailer I just ran an RG6 cable from the dish, under a corner of the slide, to the receiver, and closed the slide - I used this for over 5 years on and off with no problems. ( Just my wife complaining about the look of a black cable up above the shades and the door trim going around the back of my living room inside the trailer.)
]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:15:53 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=43258&title=satellite-hookup#43258 Satellite Hookup : Glad it worked out Badwin.... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=42825&title=satellite-hookup#42825 Author: luvtocamp7
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Posted: 14 Apr 2012 at 9:52pm

Glad it worked out Badwin.  Looking to do it to my new Zinger.]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:52:03 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=42825&title=satellite-hookup#42825 Satellite Hookup : Well finished the job yesterday.... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=42581&title=satellite-hookup#42581 Author: Badwin
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Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 12:49am

Well finished the job yesterday.  Just unhooked the cable line from the back of the booster, installed a male/male cable plate and ran the line to the reciever.  Everything worked fine including the HD.  Our tv swivels on a turntable in the wall between the kitchen and the bedroom.  Managed to tuck all the new coax wires up and out of site, and the satellite reciever  is good to go.  Since over the air channels are no longer being broadcast, not sure why all new trailers don't have satellite ready hookups.  Oh well, kind of a fun projects.
Brian
]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:49:52 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=42581&title=satellite-hookup#42581 Satellite Hookup : Our TV is on the big slide near... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41728&title=satellite-hookup#41728 Author: Sirsea
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 9:31pm

Our TV is on the big slide near the end, just poked the cable between the wall and slide to connect it to the receiver then opened the slide all the way.  Worked fine while I did the initial setup and testing.

]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:31:34 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41728&title=satellite-hookup#41728 Satellite Hookup : O yeah. Most if not all, new... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41725&title=satellite-hookup#41725 Author: danskool
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 9:07pm

O yeah. Most if not all, new tv's come with the DTV converter built in. (digital tuners) My 6-8 year old or more 36" 200lbs tuber type tv has Digital TV tuner capability.





Edited by danskool - 29 Mar 2012 at 9:09pm]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:07:45 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41725&title=satellite-hookup#41725 Satellite Hookup : Just tossing this out there. You... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41724&title=satellite-hookup#41724 Author: danskool
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Posted: 29 Mar 2012 at 9:03pm

Just tossing this out there.  You won't get HD in that drawing.. (Super nice drawing though).  Or in the bedroom as far as that goes.  Unless you run HDMI or component video wires.  When are campers going to be equipped with HDMI feeds from the entertainment center to the bedroom.. lol ;)

Camping with 1080i and 1080p HD ready, LCD,LED,Plasma's and only using 480p, 576p, 720p ? Sheesh, Why Go camping ! :)  Is that why people keep coming over to watch the Games and drink my beer?



]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:03:08 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=41724&title=satellite-hookup#41724 Satellite Hookup : We added the male/male jack... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40999&title=satellite-hookup#40999 Author: ewbldavis
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Posted: 19 Mar 2012 at 12:07pm

We added the male/male jack to our coverplate and hooked up the cable TV wire to it. Works fine after hooking cable from dish to outside CATV jack. I considered running a cable, but didn't know which way to fish it and didn't want another hole in the wall. Ours doesn't split to the bedroom, though...so that may complicate things.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:07:43 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40999&title=satellite-hookup#40999 Satellite Hookup : Thanks Hamops. Never thought about... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40983&title=satellite-hookup#40983 Author: Badwin
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 9:58pm

Thanks Hamops.  Never thought about the grade of cable.  Great drawing and explanation.
Brian
]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:58:57 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40983&title=satellite-hookup#40983 Satellite Hookup : Badwin wrote:Since the... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40981&title=satellite-hookup#40981 Author: Hamops
Subject: 4500
Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 9:42pm

Originally posted by Badwin Badwin wrote:

Since the new Sunset Trail does not have a satellite hookup, has anyone unhooked the cable line from the back of the booster and joined another piece of coax to it so that it could be ran directly to the satellite reciever.  Thought I could add a coax wall plate right beside the booster to hook into for a nice clean look.  We never camp in areas with cable hookup anyways.  Thoughts.

Thanks
Brian
 
You could do it but you're better off, running a separate cable.  Use RG6 to a point on the outside of the trailer and feed it up to your entertainment centre.   Using you CATV connection is not a good idea because RG59 coax is used and will attenuate the signal somewhat.  So buy enough RG6 coax and a outside connector and a wall connector.  Mount the wall connector adjacent to the antenna amp and run the coax to a convenient point on the outside of the trailer.  You'll need to drill a hole in the trailer wall to mount the outside connector and connect the coax to it.
By doing this, you'll still have your antenna available, when satellite is not available. (can't see the satellite for the trees)  If you are intending to use Bell ExpressVu, DON'T tell them that you are travelling while using your satellite service, especially in the US.  I used to have them but went to Shaw after making the mistake of mentioning that I was in Montana.  They said, "you can't use our service there.", and promptly shutdown my service.   Shaw is a little trickier to set up because you have to aim for 2 satellites instead of one.  If you're interested, here is a line diagram of our entertainment hookup in our 5vr.
 


Edited by Hamops - 18 Mar 2012 at 9:46pm]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:42:39 +0000 http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40981&title=satellite-hookup#40981 Satellite Hookup : Since the newSunset Traildoes... http://forums.crossroadsrv.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4500&PID=40973&title=satellite-hookup#40973 Author: Badwin
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Posted: 18 Mar 2012 at 7:25pm

Since the new Sunset Trail does not have a satellite hookup, has anyone unhooked the cable line from the back of the booster and joined another piece of coax to it so that it could be ran directly to the satellite reciever.  Thought I could add a coax wall plate right beside the booster to hook into for a nice clean look.  We never camp in areas with cable hookup anyways.  Thoughts.

Thanks
Brian
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