Clouddriver on 03 23 12 11 07pm it is possible to use the outside cable tv connection on an rv to connect a portable satellite dish to the satellite receiver.
Integrate coax roof satellite into rv input.
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If you have an existing satellite dish or antenna you can plug its cables into the control box.
Well we all know what happens when you assume.
A simple wiring change needs to be made as shown here.
On the other hand you can directly plug it into the back of your tv.
I did this a few years back and it works as advertised.
One would assume that you could just attach the rg6 cable from the portable satellite dish to the coaxial terminal on the rv and you have satellite tv.
Many of the same principles such as cable type and amplification apply to both but for everything else please click on one of the logos below to find your answers.
We learned that although the coaxial cable in the rv looks like it will work with satellite it only works with cable tv unless it is specifically marked for satellite.
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If your installation also includes an input for cable tv on the outer wall of your rv then this conversion will allow you to create a dedicated satellite tv cable without the need to run new cable lines through the coach.
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If you are going to use a portable dish like the tailgaiter or other option just plug the coax cable into the satellite feed that most rvs have in the service center.
Let s get into the installation part.
Connect the cables to your tv rv cable hookup existing antenna or satellite dish.