The DISH Network HD Advantage for RVs

by Marcel Guajardo, DISH Network RV Products Manager Space for electronics has always been a challenge in motorcoaches. One of the greatest space-saving inventions in recent years is the high-definition (HD) TV.  Just about all new motorcoaches have pre-installed HD TVs.  HD TVs not only have the best picture quality but also they save space compared to standard-definition TVs.  Even if you don’t have a new motorcoach, you should consider purchasing a new HD TV.  To enjoy high-definition programming on your HD TV, you need three items:  an HD mobile satellite antenna, a DISH Network HD satellite receiver, and DISH Network HD programming.  Only DISH Network’s HD programming is compatible with all HD mobile satellite antennas.  DIRECTV’s HD programming operates at a frequency called “Ka-band,” which isn’t compatible with the RV dome satellite antennas. There are many choices when it comes to mobile satellite antennas. Some of the HD dome satellite antennas include Winegard’s RoadTrip® MiniMax™ and King Controls’ King-Dome®.  Both are professionally installed on top of your RV.  All you have to do is turn on the dome antenna, press a few buttons from inside your RV, and the antenna will automatically locate the satellites and you will be watching DISH Network HD TV.  I’ve personally used both of these wonderful products, and can say that they work seamlessly with the DISH Network ViP® 211k HD receiver.  Both products even have a premium version... Read more

Finally, a Pay-as-you-go satellite TV offer made for RVers!

By Marcel Guajardo, DISH Network RV Products Manager During the last year, I traveled to several rallies and trade shows across the country.  I started at the Winnebago Rally in Forest City, Iowa, speaking to RVers about their satellite TV experiences.   It was obvious that RVers love their TVs, but many travel only a few months a year and don’t want a year-long commitment.   So we launched our new “Pay-as-you-go” program that lets you simply pay for TV service for only the months you travel. RVers can sign up for a no-contract plan in which you only pay a monthly bill for the months that you travel. This presents huge savings for RVers since you don’t have to pay a monthly bill all year long.  You can start and stop monthly service as many times as you want at no charge.    The program offers HD programming and the convenience of having a dedicated receiver in your RV.  There’s no better offer for those who want to enjoy television while they travel! Key features of our Pay-as-you-go program: No contract required No additional monthly service fees No charges to start or stop monthly service HD programming Compact HD receiver View your off-air channels through your HD receiver Have a Ku-band mobile satellite antenna?  Want HD in-motion? Only DISH Network offers HD programming with any Ku-band mobile satellite antenna! To learn more, visit www.dish.com/rv. We are also in all Camping World stores!  Read More →

After-Trip RV Maintenance and Storage – Part 2 – Bernice’s Tips

As a continuation of my post last week, here are some additional tips and tricks that you can use after an RV trip to keep your rig looking its best and to maximize your efficiency. If you cover your RV, protect the cover from sharp corners by adding suitable padding at those places. Tighten the cover tie-downs snugly with rope but so as not to put excessive strain on the tie-down eyelets, which will cause them to tear away from the materials around them. Every so often disconnect the battery terminals and clean them. Corroded battery terminals can keep your engine from starting or operating properly. Sometime on the trip home, it’s time to start your “To Do” list of tasks for when you get home. The list will keep you focused and prevent you from trying to do everything at once. At the top of the list should come calls to friends and family to let them know you are home safely. The laundry will wait. Unloading the RV will be easier if you organize as much as possible before you get home. The last morning on the road, change the sheets on the bed and gather towels and other laundry in a big plastic trash bag or pillow case. Fill plastic grocery bags or tote bags with newspapers, trip brochures, cosmetics, and audiotapes so these and other loose items will be ready to carry into the house. Sometimes after a long period of disuse, and RV’s furnace won’t start because its microprocessor board needs to be reset. Try... Read more

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Live at the Rally – Video Stream

RV.net is live at the Rally in booth #435 (during exhibition hall hours)! If you are here at the Rally, please stop by and chat a while. If not, please feel free to send us your greetings remotely via the comments below! (NOTE: The live video stream will be available during exhibit hall hours and while connectivity levels allow.)  Read More →

Quick Tips Noodle – RV Today

In this video clip Tracey Lehr shows you some other uses for swim noodles and pipe insulation. Tips included: a way to hold drinks in place in the fridge, a way to expand your travel wardrobe, keeping your windshield wipers covered and staying safe around the awning support.  Read More →

RV.net Poll – When do you believe the US economy will begin to show signs of recovery?

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RV.net Weekly Poll – What Do You Like to See at an RV Show?

Spring is in the air and RV Shows and Rallies are in full force. So we want to know two things: Note the first question is multiple-choice, so select as many answers as apply. View Poll View Poll  Read More →

RV.net Weekly Poll – What is your favorite RV Show “booth goody”?

RV Show season is in full swing, and as we gear up for hosting a booth at The Rally, we want your input into what type of “booth goody” we should be looking at handing out as a thank you to our faithful readers and members. So tell us, what’s your favorite “booth goody”? P.S. For those who don’t know what we’re talking about here, a booth goody is a small logo-branded item given as a gift to booth visitors to thank them for their patronage. View Poll  Read More →

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We at RV.Net would love to see all your bright shining faces. One way we can do this is by signing up at http://en.gravatar.com/ and uploading a picture of yourself that will be used in your comments here on our blog. It’s fast and free and most importantly it will you share your mug with world. You can upload just about any picture of yourself and the site will allow you to crop the photo down to an appropriate size. To sign up, go here: http://en.gravatar.com/site/signup Be sure to use the same email address you use when commenting on the blogs. The email address is what determines the picture. OK, now that you have created your an icon to represent yourself, please post a comment back to this blog post.  Read More →

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