Is it neccessary to have a coxial cable connected from the receiver to the panel in a prewired RV
1023746
Yes. You will need a cable from the RT8000S connected to the "Sat In" on the receiver ( if I recall...this cable is supplied with the RT8000S). You'll also need a cable (coax, HDMI, etc.) from the receiver to the TV (or the panel coax connector which goes to the TV). Some prewired RVs are not always "satellite ready"...so be prepared to make modifications if necessary.
1023747
not if the installer connects the unit with the cable that is inside the RV. The cable in prewired is often well hidden behind a panel in the middle/upper portion of the RV. Last resort, call the factory of the RV to get the cables exact location.
1023748
Coax cable goes from RT8000 straight to your Satellite Reciever,then out to the TV. (the antenna sends the satellite signal to the reciever and is converted to RF that the TV can recognize most generally on channel 3 or 4)
1183183
Yes, the antenna is attached to the receiver, just as you would get it in a ready to run vehicle.
245972
our's goes through a factory installed amp. with the amp, it must be on for even the original antennae to work. the coax is wired that way but i don't see why the new antennae wouldn't work without an amp. either way the rvw- was a good buy for us.
1874948
no, you must use the 12 cable supplied with the unit. You can buy an isolaled socket, and connect it at the fuse box, located at the driver or the passanger side. usualley there are some empty sockets that you can connect to. in auto shops there is an adaptor that look like a fuse, that eill fit into the fuse socket. This way there are no cables exposed.
121658
None, you have to acquire three conductor antenna controller cable separately on your own.
1527510
No you should not,the engine should be running or u won't have proper voltage ...unless u have that type of RV of course that has an engine....
381997
This system is really designed for a single vehicle hookup (motorhome/large truck). There isn't a supplied solution for connect/disconnect for use with any sort of trailer (horse/5th wheel). Modifications are required and extra hardware would be necessary (none supplied with system).
1652376
Yes Davy, I used a digital fiber cable to connect my Cox box to Philips and that work great. There are also RCA jacks that will accommodate wire.
57667
Not that I was aware off. I wired mine to the inside from the outside battery. Just have to make sure your wire gauge will handle the currant. All you are doing is cutting power. No different than wiring you car battery to the trunk.
1434774
I bought this to use on quick connect coupler already on rv.But you can get what you need from ace hardware or some plumbing supply.
77538
Not sure. What I did was buy two of the long cables that go from the display to the camera. One cable is permanent connected to the camera that is on my truck. The other cable is connected to the display and they routed along same route as the other and hangs free (with a wx cover on it). My second camera is mounted on RV with long cable and when I tow the RV I just connect the two cables together. I put it on V2 and then can see behind my RV. The whole system was very easy to hookup. Hope this helps you a little bit. But actuall no quick disconnect, have to screw the male connection into the female connection near my hitch. Not sure. What I did was buy two of the long cables that go from the display to the camera. One cable is permanent connected to the camera that is on my truck. The other cable is connected to the display and they routed along same route as the other and hangs free (with a wx cover on it). My second camera is mounted on RV with long cable and when I tow the RV I just connect the two cables together. I put it on V2 and then can see behind my RV. The whole system was very easy to hookup. Hope this helps you a little bit. But actuall no quick disconnect, have to screw the male connection into... » Read More Not sure. What I did was buy two of the long cables that go from the display to the camera. One cable is permanent connected to the camera that is on my truck. The other cable is connected to the display and they routed along same route as the other and hangs free (with a wx cover on it). My second camera is mounted on RV with long cable and when I tow the RV I just connect the two cables together. I put it on V2 and then can see behind my RV. The whole system was very easy to hookup. Hope this helps you a little bit. But actuall no quick disconnect, have to screw the male connection into the female connection near my hitch. « Show Less
539523
if you want this in a motorhome you could add a receiver as an additional room in your rv with your current dish service. just can't get local programming. i know others that have done that. not sure you can start and stop like with the 211k
1829673
We just installed this very setup in our Rv. The directv tech had to run it through the satellite input in our trailer vs. Cable. Why, I do not know.
1559628
I installed this on my winch in an enclosed trailer, which I have stored at the present time, so I can't easily look at how I dealt with the excess cable. I believe I just coiled it and put plastic ties around it. I installed the antenna unit in a cabinet in the trailer, and once that is done and hooked up, all you have is your hand held remote, everything else can be out of the way. I would assume if you were really serious about having no excess cable you could shorten the wires.
2194031
My trailer was prewired for a satellite connection, but if it wasn't, I would run the cable into a window near the entertainment center. Some people use there TV cable hook up, but I understand that means you have to eliminate any splitters or boosters that might be in that circuit. I ordered the X2 with the tripod designed for it, and it works well.
1336587
In my experience the connection to the RV is very snug. The four prongs work very well. If you`re refering to the connection to the campground septic system, that is out of the control of the manufacturer. Campgrounds seem to have no standards for these connections. Many times I need to place a rock on the elbow to be sure it will stay put.
1341491
Mine has the exterior antenna on my RV plugged in. The plug is the same connector for an interior or exterior antenna. The coax connection has been plugged into RV parks as well with good reception. It does use a coax connection and not a flat wire that connects with screws.