Zulu Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 This is a fix for a rare (I hope) Hopper 3 issue -- Check Switch with Nuclear Option. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Thanks for the write-up, Tom. I'm filing it away in case I break down and upgrade my H2's to H3's. Have you tried doing a sequential power up at a new destination? Power up the Hopper first, and then the DPH42? Just curious if that would have the same effect as the "nuclear option" without needing to run the initial test. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted August 1, 2018 Report Share Posted August 1, 2018 Since the Hopper 3 is always on because of the Inverter, the only time I had an issue with the DPH-42 Switch is changing form the ground tripod with a DPH Hybrid LNBF head to the Trav'ler with the DPH-42 and that was only once. But the power off for the Hopper and the DPH-42 Switch is a pretty straight procedure. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale P Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Ok, I just read a Blog, stating that Winegard has introduce a Kit, to allow the use of a Hopper 3. The kit P/N RPSK01H includes the following items: Solo Node - Dish Network Hybrid Solo Hub P/N 203952: Short cable - 1.5 Ft LNB - Dish 1000.2 DISHPRO Hybrid (DPH) LNB: The only item of difference is the Solo Node. This implies that purchase the Kit, or buy individually, now we all can use a Hopper 3. Susan & Dale DaGirls Rv 2008 Alfa Gold SoLong ISL 425 Cummins 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Tow / Roadmaster Setup 1600W@45Vdc Magnum Inv/Chg&Solar880AmpHrDaGirlsRv Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Dale P said: Ok, I just read a Blog, stating that Winegard has introduce a Kit, to allow the use of a Hopper 3. The kit P/N RPSK01H includes the following items: Solo Node - Dish Network Hybrid Solo Hub P/N 203952: Short cable - 1.5 Ft LNB - Dish 1000.2 DISHPRO Hybrid (DPH) LNB: The only item of difference is the Solo Node. This implies that purchase the Kit, or buy individually, now we all can use a Hopper 3. There's a big "gotcha" -- the kit only works on Winegard Travlers made in 2018 or later. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 A Hopper 3 uses a SOLO Hub, not a SOLO Node, A node is for Hopper 1 & 2. After hurting my Trav'ler with extended seeking using just a Hybrid LNBF. I would only use the DPH-42 Switch and a SOLO Hub for a Hopper 3, Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale P Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 It is possible a software change was completed for the Winegard ? Susan & Dale DaGirls Rv 2008 Alfa Gold SoLong ISL 425 Cummins 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Tow / Roadmaster Setup 1600W@45Vdc Magnum Inv/Chg&Solar880AmpHrDaGirlsRv Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I think the controller firmware was upgraded. There's a date code on the controller label. SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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