Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035
#1 in PortableFull review
The multi-provider portable pick. Choose it over a Playmaker if you may use DIRECTV or Bell TV; pick the black dome to match the rig.
Amazon $421.07 eBay$421.07
The Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035 is the better RV satellite antenna overall, rated 4.2 to 2.8. The Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035 leads on providers. The KING VQ4500 Tailgater costs $42.07 less ($379 vs $421.07).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035 for providers (DISH, DIRECTV, Bell TV (3) vs DISH (1)).
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 | Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035 | KING VQ4500 Tailgater |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Price 30% | 77 $421.07 checked price | 82 $379 checked price |
| Warranty 20% | 100 2-year parts warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
| Weight 15% | 99 7.2 lb | 50 unit weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Providers 15% | 100 DISH, DIRECTV, Bell TV (3) | 0 DISH (1) |
| Receivers 10% | 50 serves 2 receivers | 50 serves 2 receivers |
| In-motion 10% | 0 stationary use only | 0 stationary use only |
Specifications
| Winegard Carryout G3 GM-9035 | KING VQ4500 Tailgater | |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | ||
| Providers | DISH, DIRECTV, Bell TV | DISH |
| Satellites | DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees (SD/HD); DIRECTV 101 degrees (SD); Bell TV 82 and 91 degrees (SD/HD) | Western arc DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees |
| Tracking | Stationary | Stationary |
| Receivers served | 2 | 2 |
| DIRECTV SWM | Not SWM | - |
| Build | ||
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Height | 13 in | - |
| Dome or dish diameter | 16 in | - |
| Weight | 7.2 lb | - |
| Power | ||
| Power source | Power inserter on the coax | Through the receiver coax |
| Warranty | ||
| Parts warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | 2018-06 | - |