RV Antennas & Satellites

An RV antenna and satellite system lets you keep up to date with your favorite sports teams or any news events worth watching. This way, you can get away and stay connected- as little or as much as you like.

After a long day of outdoor activities or a stroll through the quaint town nearby, you might want to relax with your favorite show. You won’t miss a thing with the right equipment.

If you are new to this type of equipment, you have a few simple things to learn. Then you can shop for the right setup for you and your active lifestyle.

Want to know how RV antennas and satellites keep you connected? If you have TV at home, you’ll catch on quick about RV antennas and satellite television on the road.

It’s fairly basic. Antennas will pick up signals from the air broadcast by conventional broadcasting networks. RV antennas come in two forms: indoor or outdoor. This term refers to where the antenna is mounted on your RV.

Satellite brings customers more options, but has a slightly higher startup cost on average.

Here are some additional details.

An RV antenna will pick up HD signals of the local network affiliates such as NBC, CBS, and ABC. Your options are limited, but this is the most cost effective way to bring TV with you in your RV.

As previously mentioned, you can select an indoor or outdoor RV antenna. Your choice depends on your particular needs.

Outdoor RV Antennas

• Outdoor RV antennas are fixed to the roof of your RV and often must be raised or lowered before you travel down the highway.
• These outdoor antennas are constructed of plastic and aluminum. They function well, but can easily be damaged if you forget to lower them before traveling.
• Their location outside the vehicle makes them a great choice for accessing lots of channels. The reception is better because of the placement of the device.
• New models of RV antennas are sleeker and some are safe to travel with. Their aerodynamic design means you can drive without fussing with their placement.

More About Indoor RV Antennas

Conversely, indoor mounted RV antennas have a weaker range. If you aren’t using the antenna, you have to store it. These two points seem like drawbacks, however indoor antennas are easy to position and easy to control as well. This makes them attractive to many RV travelers.

Antenna boosters can be purchased to easily expand the range of signals you can pick up in your RV.

RV Satellites

RV Satellite Television works a bit differently, but will be familiar to anyone who has satellite TV at home. Your satellite receiver will pick up stations broadcast over satellite in much the same way that an antenna picks up network channels.

You need to purchase or rent the satellite receiver which is a dish or dome. RV satellites will only work if you have a subscription to a satellite service provider. This is a continuing expense that may or may not be worth it for you.

How To Choose

There are a lot of products to choose from when you are picking an RV antenna or RV satellite. There are packages that combine antennas with stereos that mount on the wall of your RV, and simple top or outdoor mounted RV antennas.

The more functionality a product has, the more it will cost. However, the extra expense gives you so many more options in how you can use the product.

Basically, campers and travelers who want many options or who religiously watch their favorite sport or show should consider an RV satellite system. A satellite is also a good choice for travelers who like to stay in remote areas.

Camping sites sometimes offer TV service that can be accessed by antennas. Therefore, travelers who frequently stay at camping sites may not need a full satellite set up. Conversely, those who like to off road will get more use out of a satellite system.