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04-25-2016, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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Dang It - Antenna Woes!!
Dang It!!! Antenna Woes
Dang it.....I made a very stupid mistake yesterday. I was backing the Airstream into it's storage shelter and didn't pay attention to see that the door had slid down a bit on the storage shelter. It snagged the round tv antenna and snapped it off. It's the Omni Directional Antenna. It looks like there is a crack in the stem part and it's still connected to the cable. I was so mad at myself that I just quit for the day and went inside and pouted.
Anyway, I don't know if I can repair and re-attach the stem to whatever it attaches to or if I have to take it in for repairs or if I can put a new one up there myself.
Any input/advice is welcome
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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04-25-2016, 04:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Probably should replace it. Any RV shop or Camping World if one in in your area. Don't be upset, I've seen much worse on new RVs.
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Joe
Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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04-25-2016, 04:29 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,006
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What a bummer! Given the integral way the internal pieces & components are assembled in the casing, you most likely need to replace the whole mast. It is not hard or even difficult (if you are handy) and it may be cheaper to source a whole new unit via the net. Be sure to use sealant and you should be done within the hour if there is no damage to the metal on the roof.
http://www.amazon.com/KING-OA8200-An.../dp/B004VF48YO
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Sir Tristan
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04-25-2016, 05:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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I thought I was the only one...I'm normal Almost the same. Parking garage...tall truck.
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04-26-2016, 11:27 AM
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Bill Crockett
2012 27' FB International
Currently Looking...
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I did that last year and broke one square tube on the mask. I took the Antenna down, disassembled it and took the one square tube that was broken Lowes. I found the same size square tube, bought it, drilled holes in it to match the one I broke and installed it. It works great.
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04-26-2016, 11:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Great advice.....thanks!
I wasn't able to get up on top and take pictures last evening. Am going to try again this evening. Meanwhile, I checked with Winegard and they can sell me just the top round part if that is all I end up needing.
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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04-27-2016, 04:40 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 27' Overlander
Kimmell
, Indiana
Join Date: Oct 2008
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I have done business with these guys. Very happy.
solidsignal.com
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04-27-2016, 05:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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I got the ladder out and got up on the roof last night to assess the damage. Only the plastic stem on the actual antenna is cracked. The metal base is fine. I am able to order the antenna part without the base for around $54 and will do the repairs when the part arrives. I will definitely be more careful in the future!
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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04-27-2016, 04:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Definitely good news there!
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-27-2016, 04:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Good news Steve!
Now about being careful on ladders . . .
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04-27-2016, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Boy....isn't that the truth.....with my luck lately I will end up intertwined in a ladder wearing a Winegard Antenna Hat!!
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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05-10-2016, 05:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by centennialman
Boy....isn't that the truth.....with my luck lately I will end up intertwined in a ladder wearing a Winegard Antenna Hat!!
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From later posts it appears you survived the high-wire act? How is the antenna?
Peter
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05-11-2016, 04:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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It was easier than I thought to get up on the roof. Stayed on the rivet lines. I got the old one off, connected the cable for the new one and got it installed to the first scribe line on the mast. For the life of me, I am not able to get it to snap down to the second scribe line as per the instructions. I called the manufacturer and they said I may need to take it in or have a mobile service come out. I can't pull the new antenna off or get it to snap down to the scribe line. I will try again one evening this week. I had run out of time and daylight on the first try.
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05-11-2016, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
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you might be able to work on the mast from just the ladder by lowering the antenna so it hangs over the side of the trailer.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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05-11-2016, 02:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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Thanks Richinny....I actually have it installed back on the mast. It won't come back off or snap down the rest of the way. It may take more force. The directions say to push down hard while turning it and wait to hear the snap of it seating on the mast. There are two scribe lines....both need to be covered after it is seated on the mast. One is still showing. I have made it this far....I will win this one
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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05-11-2016, 03:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Good luck Steve!
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05-11-2016, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Thanks Otra15.....I caused this mess.....I will fix it!!! May have a broken arm or worse when it's over but, darn it, I will make it work
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Steve "Centennial Man"
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05-11-2016, 07:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Shasta Lake
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,039
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Feel good that you didn't rip the a/c off the roof
Good luck with the install
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05-11-2016, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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There is always the "Beat it with a bigger hammer" technique.....
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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