I didn't like having to adjust the King antenna supplied by the OEM on my '19 315RLTS and also did not like setting up the Ubiquiti airGateway system (WiFi extender) every travel day. I'm referencing the physical setup of the Ubiquiti hardware, not the process of connecting to campground WiFi.
So after a lot of research into the alternatives I decided on a single system from Winegard. The Air 360+ has a single coax, like the original King Jack, for the TV and FM. I used the original wiring in the camper and also the original booster behind the living room TV.
The other feature of the 360+ is the option to add a WiFi + 4G extender / router. (I'm not using the 4G as it requires a separate data plan.) The only hard part of the router install was figuring out how to get 12vDC to it. Ultimately I decided to use a converter plugged into the AC outlet behind the bedroom TV. (Pics below.) This is not what I wanted to do, but getting an active 12v line to the area was going to be very tough to do without disassembling a wall--not something I was eager to try.
Setup of the WiFi extender in the router was very simple. The directions are clear and everything worked exactly as expected. I think even those with minimal computer skills (you know whom I'm referencing!) can do it. The ethernet cable from the router to the smart TV in the bedroom is great--no configuration required on the TV for internet access (once the router is connected to a WiFi source, of course).
The antenna on the Winegard worked fabulously. It picked up many more stations than I've ever seen with the camper in my back yard. Really like that there's no aiming involved.
Below are install pics with short descriptions. If you have any questions, fire away.
1) The physical removal of the King Jack and installation of the Winegard was easy. Time consuming to gently peel off the old sealant from the roof. I used a heat gun very carefully to aid the process.
Only disappointing item I found was there is zero, none, nada insulation under the antenna. The entire strip from the wall to the air conditioning duct was open space. :(
I drilled a 7/8" hole in the cabinet ceiling and routed the 12v line from the converter to the hole in the ceiling for the router. I drilled 1.5" holes in the side of the cabinet for the 110v electrical plug and ethernet cable. I put the switch in upside down, so when the router is "on" the red section on the bottom is visible to the viewer. (The switch is in the "off" position in the pictures.)
So after a lot of research into the alternatives I decided on a single system from Winegard. The Air 360+ has a single coax, like the original King Jack, for the TV and FM. I used the original wiring in the camper and also the original booster behind the living room TV.
The other feature of the 360+ is the option to add a WiFi + 4G extender / router. (I'm not using the 4G as it requires a separate data plan.) The only hard part of the router install was figuring out how to get 12vDC to it. Ultimately I decided to use a converter plugged into the AC outlet behind the bedroom TV. (Pics below.) This is not what I wanted to do, but getting an active 12v line to the area was going to be very tough to do without disassembling a wall--not something I was eager to try.
Setup of the WiFi extender in the router was very simple. The directions are clear and everything worked exactly as expected. I think even those with minimal computer skills (you know whom I'm referencing!) can do it. The ethernet cable from the router to the smart TV in the bedroom is great--no configuration required on the TV for internet access (once the router is connected to a WiFi source, of course).
The antenna on the Winegard worked fabulously. It picked up many more stations than I've ever seen with the camper in my back yard. Really like that there's no aiming involved.
Below are install pics with short descriptions. If you have any questions, fire away.
1) The physical removal of the King Jack and installation of the Winegard was easy. Time consuming to gently peel off the old sealant from the roof. I used a heat gun very carefully to aid the process.
Only disappointing item I found was there is zero, none, nada insulation under the antenna. The entire strip from the wall to the air conditioning duct was open space. :(
I drilled a 7/8" hole in the cabinet ceiling and routed the 12v line from the converter to the hole in the ceiling for the router. I drilled 1.5" holes in the side of the cabinet for the 110v electrical plug and ethernet cable. I put the switch in upside down, so when the router is "on" the red section on the bottom is visible to the viewer. (The switch is in the "off" position in the pictures.)
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