Winegard antenna crank breaking

[cwf]

Winegard made good! In place and working great!!!!!!

[vinstream]

Originally Posted by cwf

Winegard made good! In place and working great!!!!!!

Im glad the new handle I suggested worked out for you!

[Farmer Dan]

My '02 Classic has the original Winegard TV antenna. It has some wear and is in need of replacement or repairs. Has anyone replaced the exterior gear / interior crank parts? It seems that would be easier than the whole unit since it's only the up / down mechanism that is bad. I have no leaks so hesitate to replace the entire unit.

Dan

[Outbackga]

I use my antenna for free HD digital TV. Free local news when traveling.Did I mention free?
Dave

[m.hony]

There is a note around the crank to lubricate twice per year.
Where do I lubricate?
What type of grease/oil?


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[Siegmann]

Originally Posted by m.hony

There is a note around the crank to lubricate twice per year.
Where do I lubricate?
What type of grease/oil?


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I've bee using dry silicone spray, up top, thinking that I don't want to attract dirt/dust to that mechanism. It's been working for 15 years.

[m.hony]

Where do you spray the silicone?
Will it be obvious?


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[Siegmann]

Originally Posted by m.hony

Where do you spray the silicone?
Will it be obvious?


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Your antenna is likely different from my old one. But mine actually has a label and a plastic access plug. But you could just go up there while you have someone rotate and raise and lower it. Look for where two surfaces move past one another.

[m.hony]

I'm sure my antenna is identical to yours.
It's the same antenna as every RV- or most- have.
If I climb up there I may see the access plug.


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