Cable Connection
Question: When I hook the cable to the RV and hook up the TV inside, the picture is bad. I can run the cable straight from the RV park connection, and have perfect picture. Any suggestions?
Answer: If you have a power booster associated with your over-the-air (aka batwing) antenna, make sure it is off. The power booster can interfere with your cable picture quality.
If that is not the source of the problem, then you probably have a bad wire or loose connection somewhere in the cable TV wiring within your RV. This is not easy to diagnose or fix, since you will have to trace all the wiring to find the issue.
You might prefer to just run the wire directly and figure out a way to bring it through a window or something. We have done that in the past, and just sealed the window opening with duct tape to prevent dust, insects and rain from getting in.
Other input welcome.
Jill Miller is the founder of Your RV Lifestyle. Trading corporate America for the open road, Jill, along with her partner Jose, began their RV journey, making an unconventional start by wintering in New Jersey. A natural adventurer, she was motivated by a desire to explore the USA and beyond, embracing the varied landscapes, communities, and cultures across the country.
For Jill, the allure of RV living was not about material accumulation, but rather the pursuit of an adventurous, fulfilling lifestyle. A lover of golf, bicycling, hiking, and line dancing, she has carried her passions across the country, engaging with them in diverse settings. Jill’s commitment to the RV lifestyle came after years of careful research, numerous consultations with RV owners, and personal trials, including living in a rental RV.