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08-10-2012, 10:17 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: ocala
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #12752
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directtv hookup/tuning
 I am new to rving. Bought a great used 3400RL. still learning. Haven't
figured out how to get direct TV when on the road. Did bring my dish and receiver with me. Any quick advice? Thx
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08-10-2012, 11:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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What dish and what receiver? Single LNB, Round dish, etc.You will need a tripod. You will need to find out the Az , elevation and maybe skew depending on the dish. You will need to get the cable into the RV.We drilled through the side of the opposing slide into the space in the trear of the Tv then up to the Sat receiver. First need to know what type of dish you have... Is it round...does it have one LNB?
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08-10-2012, 11:34 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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Look for my post "The TV Saga Continues" many great ideas from folks that were of help. Also you don't say how new your rig is. I found the wiring diagram for the antenna system on the newer rigs that someone posted and could email it to you if you wish. Email me at dqdick10432@yahoo.com if you'd like it. Once I found that I felt much better. If you have an older rig look near the end of that thread for some ideas for using the Tailgater.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-10-2012, 01:35 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,359
M.O.C. #4831
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As others have written, knowing what year 3400 you have makes a difference as the cabling system changed around Jan. 2010. A post with pictures of the two different wiring plans is at http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/...ad.php?t=37324
Depending on the antenna (dish) you have along with the type of receiver you are using, you may have challenges. To start, run the RG6 from the antenna to the receiver through the side of the slide (or a window). That will at least get you up and running until you can sort out the internal cabling system.
Let us know the year of the 3400 and more deatil on the antenna/receiver and I bet we can improve the installation.
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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08-13-2012, 04:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Wappingers Falls
Posts: 1,303
M.O.C. #6263
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If Round or Oval...its very easy. Use receiver and enter Zipcode to obtain AZ, Elev, & Tilt... Set dish to Elev & Tilt, plumb your mount as close to perfect as possible, using a point compass rotate dish to AZ. Takes me about 5 min...
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08-14-2012, 01:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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After doing all the above, DTV menu will have a signal meter. Crank up the volume on the TV, open the window, and then adjust the dish until the beeping is at its fastest. You should be good.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-14-2012, 01:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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And now, for something completely different, there is one way that has not been mentioned that takes all of the work out of the ordeal. Buy a Winegard Travler auto-seek satellite dish and either install it or have it installed on the top of your rig. Pull into your camping spot, press the power button twice, wait a couple of minutes during which you can hook up your receiver, and lo and behold, Directv service is available from the comfort of your chair. After getting this option installed by our dealer on the latest rig, I have not regretted it in the least. The HD we have in the rig is better than what we have in the house (LCD vs. Plasma).
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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08-14-2012, 02:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Stop it Bingo..You are going to cost me money.Bingo made me do it will be my excuse..... 
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08-14-2012, 03:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,107
M.O.C. #8045
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We just got the Dish tailgater, this is another easy way to go.
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