cable tv in the truck

With a really long cable.

Sorry i dont want to be known as that new guy whos a smarta$$ so ill try to help you...

I have seen satellite dishes on rigs over the years but have never asked how well they work.

 

http://www.kingcontrols.com/vu_qube/vuqube.asp

Or check with DirecTV/Dish Network.

 

Dang those antennas are on the pricey side uh? Thats some serious dough by the time your done its like 1000 bucks just on hardware and going to a cheap antenna too....uhm shoot I think I will stay cableless...

 

I have found 1 of the better options is setting up a home configuration so you're able to watch your DVR online. It's not as capable as the dish on your truck, but it's also not as expensive. Also websites such as Netflix or Hulu provide me with more than enough shows to enjoy.

 

as stated above, online viewing is the most inexpensive, but i think direct tv has a setup for around the same cost as having one at a home. check it out for another option.

 

Something to consider, if you are a company driver it may somewhat limit options (need for inverter to power equipment, possible wiring needed, obviously can't permanently attach equipment). I have seen drivers who would put up a dish for satellite every evening when they parked, but you could be looking at 30 minutes to an hour in order to find the right spot to have it set, also idling can cause brackets to loosen thus allowing movement of the dish and loss of signal.

I just don't know that it would be that worth it to me in order to watch tv, if I was gonna go that far I'd find a idleair spot that has tv services. It may not be as cost efficient, but it does save the work/time.

 

I tried Slingbox some time ago. Had one problem with it. I was consistently going over my data allowance on my aircard. It's relatively inexpensive and gives you full reign of your TV at home, but the data used presents a problem.

Edit to add: I have an HDMI output on my laptop, so I just plugged that into my TV and I didn't have to worry about staring into my laptop the entire time. Also, used my phone as a remote with Gmote app for Android.

 

dj I am lucky in that using my smart phone I can tether through sprint with no datacap. I don't believe for a company driver there is a truly efficient/cost efficient method of watching tv in the truck.