Really didn't know exactly where to go to ask this but here goes.....I need help with what is the best portable satellite dish for tailgating. Anyone know anything about the VuQube ? I really wanted an HD but non-HD is ok. thanks
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If you talking about Directv, then YUP you found the right place.
I've never used the VUQube before, however this one has been recommended highly.
http://www.campingworld.com/shoppin...automatic-portable-satellite-tv-antenna/44150
here's another one and I can't see a difference.
Winegard RoadTrip MiniMax Automatic Stationary Satellite TV Antennas - Product - Camping World
Unfortunatly ,they don't do HD either.
I'm still waiting on an HD version.
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thanks ! yes, I have Directv....trying to figure out the differences between the VuQube and the Winegard.....and yes, I'm dumb 
thanks ! yes, I have Directv....trying to figure out the differences between the VuQube and the Winegard.....and yes, I'm dumb
Other than the Obvious ? One being a Qube shape !
I think the Qube is older.
From what I found here, the cheaper ones are not automatic, doesn't take too much to find a signal, but the other ones do it for you as soon as you turn it on.
They are close to the same in price.
http://www.kingcontrols.com/vu_qube/vq1000.asp
You would probably want to go with a step or two up from the cheapest one on the Qube, as the cheap one only does 1 feed.
If thats the case, your gonna pay the same for the CarryAll or whatever they call it which has 2 feeds.
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For tailgating, the best dish is probably one just like the one you have at home mounted on a tripod. If you want an automatic dish, you need one that mounts a Slimline on a motorized base.
The difference in price between the two options is about $1,750.
The difference in price between the two options is about $1,750.
IF I was gonna pay that much .....
Do they actually have a Slimline with a motorized base , I'd like to see it if you've found them.
I normally use a regular Slimline on a tripod, but have often thought about the automatic ones, I have several friends that have the Carry About and like it very well.
yeah..I did figure that out..ha ha ....but technically are they about the same ? I don't understand all the tech stuff. Looks like $600-$900 which is alot of $. Since it will be a bunch of females and we don't know what we're doing...it might be better to get one that searches automatically. I know it can be stationary too.
I have tailgated for years and years with an RV that had the satellite system in it (Kingdome) but I'm selling it so I have to kinda start from scratch now, unfortunately.
The very first year I tailgated (years ago) before the rv...I had a dish on a tripod and I thought I would go crazy trying to get it locked in to the satellite....as a matter of fact, on one road trip I worked and worked and finally lost it and threw the thing as far as I could throw it. 
yeah..I did figure that out..ha ha ....but technically are they about the same ? I don't understand all the tech stuff. Looks like $600-$900 which is alot of $. Since it will be a bunch of females and we don't know what we're doing...it might be better to get one that searches automatically. I know it can be stationary too.
I have tailgated for years and years with an RV that had the satellite system in it (Kingdome) but I'm selling it so I have to kinda start from scratch now, unfortunately.
I would go with the Carry Out, it's automatic and has 2 feeds. Also comes recommended by friends that ave used it !!!!
You can get it for $ 799
Your fine, everyone's been new at one time or another.
Yes, you can hook two Recvrs, not TV's.
Two TV's would require two recvrs, which you could also do.
Also the two feeds allow you to use a DVR which normally require 2 feeds if you want to watch something other than what your recording.
Wow, thats a better price yet.
The prices I showed you were from CampingWorld, your probably familiar with them
missjtiger,
When you get it, make sure you go thru the manual the first time to get it set up, after that, nothing to do.
I read that usually they are already set up for D*, but you might want to make sure before heading out.
I would set the thing up and see how it works before you leave.
This device is set up to recvr D* and well as DISH and Bell Vue, thats why you need to do the initial set up.
When you get it, make sure you go thru the manual the first time to get it set up, after that, nothing to do.
I read that usually they are already set up for D*, but you might want to make sure before heading out.
I would set the thing up and see how it works before you leave.
This device is set up to recvr D* and well as DISH and Bell Vue, thats why you need to do the initial set up.
Wow, thats a better price yet.
The prices I showed you were from CampingWorld, your probably familiar with them
yes I am.
did you see where Dish offers HD with it but Directv doesn't ???
Thats because D* uses KA and KU sats, they unit only picks up one, it would require another LNB to do both, which is what I'm waiting on as it would then be able to do HD too.
thanks...I will...I'm that kind of a person anyway...always gotta make sure everything works before I leave. I really don't want to spend this type of $ but it sounds like it will be the best/easiest for me/us.
Think of it this way ....
Once your set up, it will take all of 5 minutes to set up the D* from here on out
There are two that I know of: Winegard Trav'ler and MotoSat SL5
The MotoSat is quite a bit more expensive.
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