Winegard Playmaker PL-7000 + Tripod
#12 in PortableFull review
For campers who set up on uneven ground or want the dish up out of the way of a truck bed.
Amazon $425.17 eBay$425.17
DISH7.2 lbStationary
2.8/5
The older dual-output KING; the Winegard Playmaker Dual is lighter and better supported.
- DISHProviders
- StationaryMotion
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Pros
- Dual coax outputs for two TVs on the same satellite
- Roof-mounting feet included
- Automatic western arc acquisition
Cons
- KING’s own store is in final liquidation, so support and warranty service may be hard to get
- DISH only
- The larger, older VQ body
The KING Tailgater VQ family
Every KING Tailgater VQ model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own mount.
| Model | Providers | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KING VQ4500 Tailgater (this one) | DISH | 2.8/5 | $379 |
| KING VQ4400 Tailgater (DISH-branded) | DISH | 2.6/5 | $395 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its mount. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | VQ4500 |
|---|---|
| Reception | |
| Providers | DISH |
| Satellites | Western arc DISH 110, 119 and 129 degrees |
| Tracking | Stationary |
| Receivers served | 2 |
| Build | |
| Mounting | Portable |
| Power | |
| Power source | Through the receiver coax |
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KING DT4400 DISH Tailgater
#13 in PortableFull review
A budget DISH portable, but KING’s liquidation notice makes the Winegard Playmaker the safer buy.
Amazon $350 eBay$350
DISHStationary
KING DT4450 Tailgater + Wally Receiver
#15 in PortableFull review
The all-in-one KING bundle. Compare it with the Winegard Playmaker with Receiver, which is easier to get supported.
Amazon $448.99 eBay$448.99
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