We are one of VuQube's original dealers (even before King Dome bought them.) Camping World does carry the RV versions of them, but I doubt that you will find a store employee that knows anything in-depth about them though. I can answer any question about them either here or on the phone if you like.
Here are basics:
- Yes, you have to have a subscription to Dish, Direct, or BellExpressVu (Canadians)
- It is very cost effective for those who already have Sat TV at home to just add another receiver to their account for $5.99. Otherwise you would have to get a subscription to one of these services.
- If HD television is a requirement for you, then you need to go with Dish Network as your provider.
- They come in 3 "flavors"
- V10 uses a remote control that you use to move it up/down and left/right when you are stopped in order for you to manually find the signal. Once you get used to it, you can get the signal in less than 5 minutes. It gets its power entirely from the single coax cable connection. ($599)
- V20 automatically finds the signal by pressing the button when you are stopped. Takes about 30 seconds - 2 minutes. Requires the coax connection and a tap wire into your 12V. ($1,199)
- V30 automatically finds the signal when you press the button AND stays on it if you are in-motion too. Mostly attractive for team drivers and husband/wife teams. Requires the coax connection and a tap wire into your 12V. ($1,389)
Mounting can be done by using a drill bracket or "no-drill" bracket (for those that don't own their truck or don't want to drill.) If you leave 4" above the sleeper roof then it will be able to get signal in 360 degrees around the truck. If you cannot, then you need to park so that you are not parked facing south. It has to be able to "see" towards Texas basically. It can "see" through your spoiler over the sleeper in most cases unless you have metal-flake in your paint.
Hope that helps clear it up. Ask away if you have more and I'll do my best to clarify.
Attached a pic of a recent install at our shop for reference.
Last edited by DieselBoss; 01-28-2010 at 07:08 PM.
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