Direct tv

[Larry Woodward]

I have the automated direct tv dish on the motorhome but since we are only out about 2 or 3 months a year don’t want a full subscription. Is there much to converting the dish satellite to dish network so I can get pay as you go?

 

[Buly]

Hi Larry,
I converted my Winegard DTV antenna on the roof to DISH. You can call Winegard and they will tell you which one you need. It took me about 40 minutes.

 

[FLSteve]

Hi Larry,
I converted my Winegard DTV antenna on the roof to DISH. You can call Winegard and they will tell you which one you need. It took me about 40 minutes.

@Buly ... I had read that you did this conversion on another thread. I am thinking of doing this also and was just wondering a rough idea of the cost and difficulty. Electronics are not my strong suite.

FLSteve

 

[Buly]

Steve,
The installation is very simple. No need for electronics knowledge. Just few bolts and screws. There is a video
The kit was $362.30 incl. shipping.


The other thing you will need is a Wally receiver for about $80-100.
After that I hired a technician to come and activate it (about $150)

 

[FLSteve]

@Buly ... thanks for the quick response. That video should really make it doable for me. I also have DirecTV at my house so need to see if they have any "specials" to convert the house to Dish.

Thanks again.
FLSteve