If you want to go camping or use your RV but don't want to miss your favorite television show or the big game, you may want to consider a satellite TV installation for your RV. Using satellite TV will mean television reception in just about any area of the country and even in the world. You can then follow your favorite programs and sports teams and whatever else you want, even when in the wilderness! 

But before you buy a satellite dish and just weld it to your RV, there are some things you should consider about the dish you purchase and how you install it. An improper satellite TV installation will mean not just wasting your time in trying to get a signal, it may also mean damaging your dish and your RV.

 

Here are some things to consider when you're reading for satellite TV installation in your RV:

 

o       Buy a second satellite dish just for your RV. Moving a dish from home to the RV can be difficult and cumbersome, so many recommend that you purchase a new dish just for camping.

o       Consider using a tripod for your satellite TV installation. A tripod will help it to remain steady and stable which will mean less interference for the signal.

o       Make sure your RV is strong enough to hold the weight of the dish. If you have a large dish but a smaller RV, you may want to consider a portable dish rather than an actual satellite TV installation.

o       Install your satellite receiver in your RV before you install the dish. You'll then need to run the coaxial cable from the receiver to the dish.

o       Make sure your dish is pointed toward the equator; if you're camping in the U.S., that means south!

 

Many have a professional installer help them with their satellite TV installation, and with good reason. This will mean protecting your satellite dish and your RV as well. It will also mean more success in actually getting and keeping your signal when you're out camping or are using your RV!