OK then are there hard drives that take less power then others?

I want to put a 211 in my motorhome and add an external harddrive. Since I will be using this without 120 volt land connecton and running off an inverter and RV storage batteries I need to draw as little power as possible. Could anyone suggest a harddrive that would take less power? I was...

I have a Kingdome 9762-LP for 3 years used it with a VIP622 until the VIP622 died and is now replaced with a VIP722. I am able to have the check switch lock onto 110-119-129 but it usually takes a few attempts. I have both lnbs on the Kingdome connected to the two outputs of the Dish DVR...

sprintcarcrazy, wow that is some great info. Thanks. I can't upgrade the in-motion LBN since it is a low profile model that actually consists of an array of 4 small dishes the create the strength of one larger dish so I am stuck with it. The only reason I was considering using the 622 is...

If by slow that it takes a long time to display a picture after a strong signal then I also found this with the 4000 model. I read in another thread that some are using a 622 in their motorhome. Could someone explain what I would need to do that?

I also have a tripod dish so I could sometimes set up a two dish setup. So the 501 and 508s would work for my current setup.

Since I have no HDTVs in the motorhome at this time HD in the motorhome is not a big problem. The capability of DVR in the motorhome would be great. Is there a older Dish DVR that would not occur DVR fees?

I have been using a Dish 4000 receiver in my motorhome for years. I have an in-motion satellite dish which only uses SAT 119. I also use the 4000 receiver in my home. I have been thinking of upgrading the 4000 receiver. I have a VIP622 already for my HDTV but thought a second HD receiver...