Dish Network is introducing a new portable satellite antenna designed for mounting directly on recreational vehicles and campers.

The company is taking advantage of a longstanding practice by some of its subscribers who buy satellite dishes for their RVs from other vendors (notably Winegard) in order to continue getting service from Dish when they're away from home, camping or tailgating at sports venues.

The Tailgater, which weighs 10 pounds, automatically locates satellite positions.

Ira Bahr, chief marketing officer for Dish Network, said: "The Tailgater's simple setup, combined with full access to Dish Network's programming packages at convenient month-to-month pricing, makes it the best 'TV-on-the-go' option for outdoor enthusiasts."

The Tailgater costs $350 and works with Dish Network's ViP 211k single-tuner HD receiver, the company said.

Current Dish Network customers do not need to pay any additional service fees to receive TV through the Tailgater. Otherwise, the company offers a month-to-month service plan.