KING VQ4500 Tailgater
#14 in PortableFull review
The older dual-output KING; the Winegard Playmaker Dual is lighter and better supported.
Amazon $379 eBay$379
The KING VQ4500 Tailgater is the better RV satellite antenna overall, rated 2.8 to 2.6. The KING VQ4500 Tailgater leads on receivers. The KING VQ4500 Tailgater costs $16 less ($379 vs $395).
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KING VQ4400 Tailgater (DISH-branded)
#17 in PortableFull review
Same idea as the DT4400 at a higher price; the DT4400 is the one to look at.
Amazon $395 eBay$395
Which should you buy?
- Choose the KING VQ4500 Tailgater for receivers (serves 2 receivers vs serves 1 receiver).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every portable RV satellite antenna; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | KING VQ4500 Tailgater | KING VQ4400 Tailgater (DISH-branded) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Price 30% | 82 $379 checked price | 80 $395 checked price |
| Warranty 20% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Weight 15% | 50 unit weight not published (neutral score used) | 50 unit weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Providers 15% | 0 DISH (1) | 0 DISH (1) |
| Receivers 10% | 50 serves 2 receivers | 0 serves 1 receiver |
| In-motion 10% | 0 stationary use only | 0 stationary use only |
Specifications
| KING VQ4500 Tailgater | KING VQ4400 Tailgater (DISH-branded) | |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | ||
| Providers | DISH | DISH |
| Satellites | Western arc DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees | Western arc DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees |
| Tracking | Stationary | Stationary |
| Receivers served | 2 | 1 |
| Build | ||
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Through the receiver coax | Through the receiver coax |