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GordN

Camper
Posts:87

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Pictou County, Nova Scotia

04/28/2008 5:12 AM
Has anyone mounted a satellite radio in their rig? Sirius tells me I have to mount the antenna outside using the magnetic mount. Unfortunately magnets do not stick to fibreglas very well without help. But I was wondering if since the front shell is fibreglas with a rubber roof, could I mount the antenna inside on the ceiling thus avoiding another hole in the vehicle Do the radio waves pass through fibreglas better than metal?

1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master semi retired heating oil distributor Rotarian

robfike

Not a Newbie
Posts:20

Registered Users
Speedway, Indiana

04/28/2008 9:48 AM
We have an XM receiver in our Airstream 345. I just have the little antenna laying on the dash next to the windshield. Works well. There are some times the signal is weak, but no big deal. Rob

elbundi

Not a Newbie
Posts:32

Registered Users
southwest georgia

04/28/2008 10:09 AM
I run my sirius antenna out through a window (the cables pretty thin) and have it placed on top of the awning cover out of sight. It's fixed with outdoor double sided tape. It didn't work on the dash for me. The first picture shows a temperature gauge as well as the wire coming out the window

GordN

Camper
Posts:87

Registered Users
Pictou County, Nova Scotia

04/28/2008 6:05 PM
Looks like trial and error to see what is the best. We are at the side of the signal range so I suspect I have to roof mount it. A little silicon caulking should hold it down until I get to 150 MPH then I will not be worrying about the radio.

1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master semi retired heating oil distributor Rotarian

capt.dan

Classic Camper
Posts:126

Registered Users

05/01/2008 12:05 AM
I had it mounted inside the front cap. Works fine!!

GordN

Camper
Posts:87

Registered Users
Pictou County, Nova Scotia

05/01/2008 7:31 PM
It's easy to place inside the front cap so I will try that first. Thanks for all your comments. I will let you know what happens. Too much to do and so little time.

1996 Georgie Boy Cruise Master semi retired heating oil distributor Rotarian

roadhazard User is Offline

Posts:49

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Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas

12/16/2008 11:03 AM
Here is what we use if you haven't solved your problem yet http://www.xm-radio-satellite.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1998

Attitude....the difference between an adventure and an ordeal. '84 Heritage 454 Gas Husband & wife team over the road truck drivers (Semi-retired)

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