I do the same thing. Direct won't "do" HD with my Winegard Carryout, but I'm not that into an HD experience when in the motorhome. I've got 2 non-Genie receivers that I take for both TVs, and they work like a charm. I've heard that I won't get local stations once I'm over 250 miles from home, but so far that's never happened. Don't leave home without my little black boxes!