I am going to install a weBoost system in our 221RB. I would like the cable from the outdoor antenna to come down through the roof using the appropriate device and come down to through the cabinet behind the TV. I would plug the booster in behind the tv and hang the indoor antenna from the bottom of the TV cabinet. How do I determine where the wires from the Windgard etc come down the wall? I will put the outdoor antenna on the ladder and run the cable down to the entry point of the roof covered by Eternabond tape. I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks.
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If you're going to have the antenna on the ladder, why not do as I have: Run a separate antenna cable from the actual antenna to a through-bulkhead fitting (readily available) on the side of your RV. The bulkhead fitting will come with sealing washers, and you can get a screw on cap to protect the contacts when antenna is not in use.
Then, a second cable from the inside of the bulkhead fitting to your actual booster unit near the TV. For my 17MKE, that meant positioning the bulkhead fitting to go inside an interior cabinet and then internally to your ultimate destination. The interior cable is essentially permanent, but the exterior cable is removed for on-the-road. The BIG advantage of this arrangement is that you avoid having to drill into the leak-prone roof covering, something I'd shy away from.
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Originally posted by pauldridge View PostIf you're going to have the antenna on the ladder, why not do as I have: Run a separate antenna cable from the actual antenna to a through-bulkhead fitting (readily available) on the side of your RV. The bulkhead fitting will come with sealing washers, and you can get a screw on cap to protect the contacts when antenna is not in use.
Then, a second cable from the inside of the bulkhead fitting to your actual booster unit near the TV. For my 17MKE, that meant positioning the bulkhead fitting to go inside an interior cabinet and then internally to your ultimate destination. The interior cable is essentially permanent, but the exterior cable is removed for on-the-road. The BIG advantage of this arrangement is that you avoid having to drill into the leak-prone roof covering, something I'd shy away from.Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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Can someone tell me if it is difficult to run through the roof trusses? I would like to run the coax cable from the rear to the TV mount area which I would estimate to be approximately 8 ft.Last edited by BillinTexas; 09-12-2021, 07:24 AM.Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostUnfortunately, the photos are showing.
Can someone tell me if it is difficult to run through the roof trusses? I would like to run the coax cable from the rear to the TV mount area which I would estimate to be approximately 8 ft.
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I found the way to get to the area behind the TV was to pull my cable into the area behind the radio from the TV. I eventually discovered that to mount the unit behind the TV was not worth the effort since I could not move on from the glass door cabinet to the back of the unit. I mounted my unit under the sink on the inside sidewall of the sink cabinet. DC was available because the distribution panel is next door on the left under the drawers. I then pulled my antenna cable, (working my way back to the rear of the unit) from this cabinet thru behind the cabinets in the back, (remove the fake back panels), behind the furnace, behind the vanity, under the decorative shelves left of the vanity in the bathroom, into the space under the shower pan. Then I went out next to the power inlet in the back of the unit. Then, I ran the coax cable up the ladder but in the back of the tube. I tie wrapped the cable at every step above and below with black tie wraps. I mounted the antenna as recommended by the MFR on the ladder as high as possible. The indoor antenna sits on the cabinet left of the bed and the cable exits the sink cabinet by the louvers of the furnace vent. This is easier, (not easy) then dissembling any paneling or running it outside the unit. Your other choice is removing the underbelly protection and pulling the cable as GDRV would have. Been there, it's not fun but doable in a weekend. My amplifier works perfectly, and I been able to video conference on my cellphone in god's country, Amish country in central Ohio to be exact.
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Originally posted by tmolnar View PostBill & Cindy
I found the way to get to the area behind the TV was to pull my cable into the area behind the radio from the TV. I eventually discovered that to mount the unit behind the TV was not worth the effort since I could not move on from the glass door cabinet to the back of the unit. I mounted my unit under the sink on the inside sidewall of the sink cabinet. DC was available because the distribution panel is next door on the left under the drawers. I then pulled my antenna cable, (working my way back to the rear of the unit) from this cabinet thru behind the cabinets in the back, (remove the fake back panels), behind the furnace, behind the vanity, under the decorative shelves left of the vanity in the bathroom, into the space under the shower pan. Then I went out next to the power inlet in the back of the unit. Then, I ran the coax cable up the ladder but in the back of the tube. I tie wrapped the cable at every step above and below with black tie wraps. I mounted the antenna as recommended by the MFR on the ladder as high as possible. The indoor antenna sits on the cabinet left of the bed and the cable exits the sink cabinet by the louvers of the furnace vent. This is easier, (not easy) then dissembling any paneling or running it outside the unit. Your other choice is removing the underbelly protection and pulling the cable as GDRV would have. Been there, it's not fun but doable in a weekend. My amplifier works perfectly, and I been able to video conference on my cellphone in god's country, Amish country in central Ohio to be exact.Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View Post
I appreciate your comments. It sounds like a different scenario from what I am looking at. I have thought of removing the control panel to access the area behind the TV but I have only one storage area and it is forward. My TV is approximately 8 ft from the rear as mentioned earlier. I would really like to be able to feed the cable from the back to this area. It would be the cleanest install for me. Our next trip will determine if I keep the unit so it will not be a full-blown installation until our return.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Thanks for the further insight, Neil.
I have two sections of 2" aluminum flagpole that I would like to mount the antenna to and attach the sections to the ladder. Would anyone know of or have suggestions of a way to accomplish this? Some type of double clamp maybe? I know the ladder is much smaller in diameter so it may be tricky. I would like to be able to raise and lower the mast from the ground and also rotate the mast as this is a directional antenna. My plan is to lock the mast down on the lower clamp and use the upper strictly as support.Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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Originally posted by BillinTexas View PostThanks for the further insight, Neil.
I have two sections of 2" aluminum flagpole that I would like to mount the antenna to and attach the sections to the ladder. Would anyone know of or have suggestions of a way to accomplish this? Some type of double clamp maybe? I know the ladder is much smaller in diameter so it may be tricky. I would like to be able to raise and lower the mast from the ground and also rotate the mast as this is a directional antenna. My plan is to lock the mast down on the lower clamp and use the upper strictly as support.
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Changing gears on running the cable. I plan to use a marine bulkhead pass-through for the cable out the back wall. I'm now thinking since the water heater is on the passenger back corner, going through there and going to the underbelly to the fresh tank. Does anyone know if it's possible to access the water pump near the freshwater tank? If so I can bring it up there. I will be testing the system beginning next week and do a permanent install after returning for this trip if everything works according to plan.Bill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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I have a few things left to do but only a couple before our upcoming trip. I wasn't sure exactly what hardware to use until a visit to a couple of the big box stores. Here are the pics and if anyone sees something that would concern them, speak up. I do have these four items that will be attended to including the couple mentioned above. I will make comments on the pics that need it.- replace long screw in mast clamp with nut and bolt.
- drill drain holes at the bottom
- need to devise a brace for the mast at the top of the ladder
- mask off and touch up paint.
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Treated 2x4 with the cap screwed to it for base
4"x7"x3/8' u bolts
top of PVC with semi-circles to keep from turning once signal acquired
plumbing dept bracing
will be plenty above the roofBill & Cindy
2021 Transcend Xplor 221RB
2021 Nissan Titan Pro4X
SE Texas
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