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08-03-2020, 02:06 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 3
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KeyTV and Trav’ler Satellite
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!
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08-03-2020, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Mico, TX
Posts: 7,447
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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.
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08-03-2020, 02:29 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Carmichael
Posts: 93
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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)
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08-03-2020, 03:17 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,317
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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.
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-03-2020, 03:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 3
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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08-03-2020, 03:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,317
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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.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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08-03-2020, 03:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 3
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Quote:
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.
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Thanks for the info/recommendation!
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08-03-2020, 03:28 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Modesto
Posts: 20,317
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Your very welcome. Let us know what route you take.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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