KeyTV and Trav’ler Satellite

[Roka30]

I’m planning to install the Trav’ler Satellite system, but wanted to check for advice/recommendations from those who have installed this product. How well does it work with KeyTV? Any additional equipment needed to get 3 receivers working, or do you just wire from satellite to the KeyTV input in the hookup bay? Also any “watch out for this” advise? Thanks in advance everyone!

[wiredgeorge]

Based on comments over the past year or two, not many people have a lot of luck with KeyTV regardless of how it is used. I hope you have considered using the Traveler will keep you parking where there is no shade from trees... Here in Texas that means HOT.

[Carl n Susan]

The Key TV system was designed for a Traveler and Hopper/Genie receivers. You should be fine if you have one of those (other than the not infrequent failures of the Key TV device)

[chuckster57]

If your thinking of installing the Travler for HD reception, you might want to look into these portable.

https://winegard.com/products/satell...table-antennas

I like the idea of parking in the shade and not having to look for a site with a clear view. I have had my carry out for over 12 years and I just move it where it need to be to enjoy TV. I carry a SD receiver so I don’t need one of these new ones for HD. I have installed the Trav’ler system on lots of trailers and IMO it’s not needed anymore.

[Roka30]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

If your thinking of installing the Travler for HD reception, you might want to look into these portable.

https://winegard.com/products/satell...table-antennas

I like the idea of parking in the shade and not having to look for a site with a clear view. I have had my carry out for over 12 years and I just move it where it need to be to enjoy TV. I carry a SD receiver so I don’t need one of these new ones for HD. I have installed the Trav’ler system on lots of trailers and IMO it’s not needed anymore.

Thanks! I have a playmaker and have had nothing but trouble with it. Clear view of sky...no satellites. Just frustrating so that’s why I want to upgrade to Trav’ler.

[chuckster57]

When I was looking, I was told the playmaker was not worth it. I have had ZERO issues with my carryout. If I was going to HD reception I would stay with the carryout. JMHO, YMMV.

[Roka30]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

When I was looking, I was told the playmaker was not worth it. I have had ZERO issues with my carryout. If I was going to HD reception I would stay with the carryout. JMHO, YMMV.

Thanks for the info/recommendation!

[chuckster57]

Your very welcome. Let us know what route you take.