Winegard PL-8035R Black Dish Playmaker HD Satellite Antenna with Dual Receiver Capability, DVR Ready, Fully-Automatic, and Portable for RV, Camper, and Tailgating

I use this as an extra antenna for when my motorhome is parked under trees and can’t get signal, I simply run coax cable attached to my motorhome to this so that the antenna gets a signal and not blocked by trees. Easy fix for when I can’t park away from trees to get a signal. Worth the money.

We purchased this to go in our rv. We received it a couple days after ordering it. Hooked it up and it took maybe 4 or 5 minutes to work. Very easy and great picture. Update on this review, you have to watch programs from the same satellite. If the primary connection is set on a satellite you can not watch programs from another satellite.

I purchased this antenna to replace a King model that we bought when we purchased Dish Service. We are a full-time RV couple. Predictably the King did survive the fall from our roof caused by sustained 25+ mph winds. So, the cost, which is competitive with the King is tuition (I failed to appreciate what could happen to an unsecured antenna on the roof - so I pass this along for others.). The King was under a year old, but prior to its demised had developed difficulty in changing channels when changing satellites. The Winegard seems to provide a somewhat clearer picture and has provided programming during times of intense rain beyond what the King provided. The Winegard did lose the signal eventually as the storm passed through. For now, I’m keeping it on the ground while considering the tripod.

I wish there was a no star. From the date I received this "boat anchor" it has not been reliable. It tunes, then loses signal, takes HOURS to tune then loses signal. I get it tuned but cannot change channel because it will lose signal. Call Dish, they say call Camping World. CW says call Winegard. Winegard says call Dish. IF you get a tier2 Dish tech, they are helpful but it is not there problem so no blame on them. Finally Winegard tech was helpful but could not solve it. CW OKC was great! Hooked up the receiver and the antenna in various configurations with other gear and determiner antenna is bad. Winegard provided shipping so that was good. It came back to me after they had it for 6 day ( including Saturday and sunday). No details om the return list jus says, repair. Not sure if it is same antenna or not. Regardless. OH Surprise! It tunes and loses signal. Tried a neighbors Tailgator sitting in the same location I hade this and great signal, changes channels, WOW.DO NOT BUY a Playmaker!

It works, but not the easiest to set up. Each time we have a new set up location we go through the same set up procedure, but it invariably requires a phone call to Dish for help, that frequently gets an agent who is just reading from a script and doesn't get us connected. It usually requires extended conversations with the agent before getting reception (knowledgeable agents that are easily understood require less time).

Bought the Playmaker Dual for our RV. It's working well so far on our first camping trip which is great because OTA and cell service is weak. The system did several updates, one at my home on an initial test and one at our campsite. We are only using one receiver currently. HINT -when choosing a campsite use Google earth to pick one without obstructions and a clear view of the southern sky.

Did just what I needed it to do

I bought this for our RV so we could feel at home anywhere.So far it's great!! It's simple and ready to use right out of the box except you have to call and get a Dish Network subscription.It does take a little time to "warm" up and find satellites but the wait is not unreasonable and set up is extremely easy.You can even get local channels.