good place(other than mirror arm)to mount vertical antenna

[[byuslim09]]

Hello everyone,I have a rushour made vertical ordered and will have it by the end of the month.was looking for some suggestions on mounting locations other than the mirror arms to mount it on my 07' international 9200I that will give me optimum performance from this vertical.helpful comments are greatly appreciated

[Hazelnut 7201]

Do you have a bar behind the cab that supports the air lines?
I have also seen antenna's mounted on the cross brace on the cab extensions.

['Doc]

Any place that will allow an antenna to be mounted a 'reasonable' distance from metal, meaning clear of the rest of the body, that is strong enough to support the antenna and mount, and that isn't obstructing stuff, ought'a work okay.
That could range from the front bumper to the top of the cab just depending on the antenna. You are a lot more familiar with your truck than I am, so where -could- you put an antenna?
- 'Doc

[[byuslim09]]

Do you have a bar behind the cab that supports the air lines?
I have also seen antenna's mounted on the cross brace on the cab extensions.

there is a bar behind the cab but it sits down low and my coil will be way too close to the back of the sleeper

[North Texas Mudduck]

Do you have a bar behind the cab that supports the air lines?
I have also seen antenna's mounted on the cross brace on the cab extensions.

there is a bar behind the cab but it sits down low and my coil will be way too close to the back of the sleeper

what the distance from the bar to the top of the cab?

[[byuslim09]]

Do you have a bar behind the cab that supports the air lines?
I have also seen antenna's mounted on the cross brace on the cab extensions.

there is a bar behind the cab but it sits down low and my coil will be way too close to the back of the sleeper

what the distance from the bar to the top of the cab?

About four feet

[North Texas Mudduck]

better post a pic of that bar to see what kind of idea i can come up with

[[byuslim09]]

better post a pic of that bar to see what kind of idea i can come up with

how do you add an image? I tapped add image and it said uploads disabled? ????

[Hazelnut 7201]

Do you have an airdeflector on top of the cab or is it a flattop?
There is usually metal braces/supports on an air deflector that could support an antenna.
Another idea would be to fabricate a bracket that would bolt between the hose hanging bar and the back of the sleeper. That bar will just shake if you put a 4' extension on it for an antenna. The bracket should run straight up and hopefully you can find a place to put a bolt in at the top.

[[byuslim09]]

Do you have an airdeflector on top of the cab or is it a flattop?
There is usually metal braces/supports on an air deflector that could support an antenna.
Another idea would be to fabricate a bracket that would bolt between the hose hanging bar and the back of the sleeper. That bar will just shake if you put a 4' extension on it for an antenna. The bracket should run straight up and hopefully you can find a place to put a bolt in at the top.

my truck is a midroof truck without an air deflector.

['Doc]

How tall is that antenna?
- 'Doc

[[byuslim09]]

How tall is that antenna?
- 'Doc

the antenna is six feet tall doc.

['Doc]

I have doubts about the six foot thing being short enough to mount on the cab roof and not getting 'clipped' by bridges etc. But, if you think it'd clear them, that's where I'd put it. 'Course, that depends on the cab being metal and so on. (If I had a dime for everything I don't know about trucks, I'd be rich!)
- 'Doc

[[byuslim09]]

I have doubts about the six foot thing being short enough to mount on the cab roof and not getting 'clipped' by bridges etc. But, if you think it'd clear them, that's where I'd put it. 'Course, that depends on the cab being metal and so on. (If I had a dime for everything I don't know about trucks, I'd be rich!)
- 'Doc

you are hilarious doc
I'm gonna try to mount it to the bumper and if no success there I'll settle for the mirror arm.

[Hazelnut 7201]

Doc is right about the 6' on top of the cab hitting bridges.
I drive a '06 IH daycab 9200 and anything over 65" starts to hit things.

How about those brackets designed to hold load bars? Can something like that be adapted for an antenna mount? Too bad you don't pull a flatbed and have one of those giant "headache racks".

[[byuslim09]]

Doc is right about the 6' on top of the cab hitting bridges.
I drive a '06 IH daycab 9200 and anything over 65" starts to hit things.
Good point hazel nut, I will stick with the mirror arm, appreciate all the help and ideas from the good time gang. ...bayou slim readn' the mail
How about those brackets designed to hold load bars? Can something like that be adapte d for an antenna mount? Too bad you don't pull a flatbed and have one of those giant "headache racks".