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05-16-2021, 01:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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What is this??
Washing my 2021 Globetrotter FBQ this AM I came across this (see photo). What is it??? It’s located over the front bedroom.
We do have SiriusXM from the factory and it has a separate antenna which is clearly labeled (differently) over the back end cap over the stereo.
The symbol on it looks like the WiFi symbol to me, but I can’t figure out what purpose it might serve. Any ideas?
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Eric
2021 Globetrotter 27 FBQ
2020 Superduty Powerstroke
ACI 2107 - Greater Bay Area Unit
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05-16-2021, 01:23 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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Here's the photo...
Sorry - the AIR Forums app is vexing me and I can't figure out how to attache a photo from my camera roll. Here's the photo uploaded from computer.
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Eric
2021 Globetrotter 27 FBQ
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05-16-2021, 01:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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Oh geez...
Apparently, my spelling's not great ("attache a file") and I can't figure out how to rotate a photo being uploaded. The photo on my computer is right side up but it rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise on upload and I couldn't figure out how to change it...
Open for any suggestions on what this mystery thing is on top of the trailer, AND on how to upload images to the Forum! 
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2021 Globetrotter 27 FBQ
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05-16-2021, 02:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Daytona Beach
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Join Date: Jan 2021
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emactex
The photo on my computer is right side up but it rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise on upload and I couldn't figure out how to change it...
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“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
I was told and it seems to work for me, crop your photos so they are wider than taller , then save, download and paste.
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05-16-2021, 02:57 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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Join Date: Sep 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nitzo
“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.”
I was told and it seems to work for me, crop your photos so they are wider than taller , then save, download and paste.
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Awesome - thank you!
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05-16-2021, 03:04 PM
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Overkill Specialist
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2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
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It is a cover for the pre-wire for the Airstream Connected system.
Under that cover are 5 wires for a Poynting Antenna system.
The cover has a small eyebolt screwed to the inside and the wires are zip tied to it.
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05-16-2021, 04:11 PM
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Installation looks pretty messy. And what’s with the bubbled paint. Im stunned this install is on a 2021 model trailer
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"62 Airstream 22ft. ATW Hall trailer #83,’90 SQ Sream, ‘06 Bambi Q/S, Prevost Featherlite 45ft, GMC/ Bigfoot camper
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05-16-2021, 04:26 PM
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2016 27' International
Sherwood Park
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Coloradobus
Installation looks pretty messy. And what’s with the bubbled paint. Im stunned this install is on a 2021 model trailer
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That is not bubbled paint, it is water. However, it is a pretty sloppy sealing job around the attenna cover.
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05-16-2021, 06:10 PM
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2021 23' Globetrotter
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You don’t have to limit it to the AS connect system. It should work with most Wi-Fi/Cellular antenna and router packages. I just installed mine yesterday. The pre install and the leads zip tied to the cover saved me hours of installation time.
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05-16-2021, 06:18 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
It is a cover for the pre-wire for the Airstream Connected system.
Under that cover are 5 wires for a Poynting Antenna system.
The cover has a small eyebolt screwed to the inside and the wires are zip tied to it.
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Very cool - thank you!
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05-16-2021, 06:19 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Turlock
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumenyaare
You don’t have to limit it to the AS connect system. It should work with most Wi-Fi/Cellular antenna and router packages. I just installed mine yesterday. The pre install and the leads zip tied to the cover saved me hours of installation time.
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Thanks Lumenyaare! So then where do the wires terminate in the coach?
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05-16-2021, 06:48 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2021 23' Globetrotter
Melbourne
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Join Date: Apr 2021
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Every coach is different. Mine terminated just under the cap in the overhead storage above one of my twin beds. I had to remove the panel at the end of the storage locker. Removed three screw caps and three screws and it opened up to the area where the speaker wires and the antenna leads are run.
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05-16-2021, 08:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2020 25' Globetrotter
San diego
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Join Date: Feb 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emactex
Awesome - thank you!
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Also just turn your phone sideways when taking the photo and then make the image less than actual size. Try large or medium.
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07-27-2021, 09:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 25' Globetrotter
Kinnelon
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Join Date: Aug 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumenyaare
You don’t have to limit it to the AS connect system. It should work with most Wi-Fi/Cellular antenna and router packages. I just installed mine yesterday. The pre install and the leads zip tied to the cover saved me hours of installation time.
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Curious what antenna and router you used. I am also planning on installing one on my 2021 GT. I have an AT&T MiFi. Could I route the MiFi signal through the exterior antenna to get a better signal?
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