Can I use Hopper for RV?

[Paul Clarke]

I have an VIP222K at home and what to buy a used Hopper for my RV for camping and tailgating. Will this work?

Thanks a bunch!

paul

 

[Hall]

Yes

 

[andreab@DISH Network]

You can definitely put a Hopper in an RV but if you have a Tailgater and intend on using that then the only receiver compatible is the VIP211 but other than that you should not have any issues connecting a Hopper in an RV.

 

[boba]

That would require 2 accounts wouldn't it? I thought only a 211 could be on the same account as a Hopper.

 

[navychop]

Bingo!

 

[ChadT41]

If you use the hopper in the rv, you have to have a node also. If using an auto dish dome, then this is not a very good solution for you. If a manual dish, or one of the winegard pop ups, you would be fine.

 

[Hall]

That would require 2 accounts wouldn't it? I thought only a 211 could be on the same account as a Hopper.

The 222K can't remain and would need to be swapped with a 211, 211k, 211z, or 411.

 

[TechWriter]

If you use the hopper in the rv, you have to have a node also. If using an auto dish dome, then this is not a very good solution for you. If a manual dish, or one of the winegard pop ups, you would be fine.

Right, RV dome dishes won't work with a Hopper. You'll need to use a rooftop Winegard Travler automatic dish or a portable DISH Pro Plus 500, 1000.2, or 1000.4.

More RV-specific info here:
http://www.rvseniormoments.com/tech-docs/dish-tv-for-rvs/

 

[bwexler]

Many of the above responses are accurate. I had 2 H2ks in my RV with a portable 1000.2 WA. Dishes with less than 3 LNBs are problematic at least in the west. As mentioned above you can't mix Hoppers and non hoppers on one account, except for the 211/411 series.