So I've looked through recent posts but haven't found any answers so I'm going to post. If this has been previously discussed feel free to forward me in the right direction. I am trying to outfit my 24 foot Motorhome with a CB. It is a Class C (Bed over Cab) and I believe there are limited options for mounting an antenna.
I'm ok mounting an antenna on the mirror (or maybe twins) but with a Class C motorhome the antenna will not reach above the Cab.
I've considered the through the glass option as I have a window on the drivers side cab area and this would put the antenna above the top of the RV. Although most of the reviews I've seen are very negative regarding this option.
I've also considered putting an antenna on the rear ladder but this would require me to run a fair amount of cable and possibly drill holes.
Any Suggestions?
RV Antenna
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SpankingJoe
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You could look into [Please login or register to view this link] antenna. They are suppose to be a VERY good antenna!
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SpankingJoe
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I'd rather not...
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You could try a [Please login or register to view this link] they are suppose to be VERY good!
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'Doc
Without being able to make a hole of some kind, you've more or less limited your self to a 'thru-glass' type antenna. I'm sure there are worse things around, but I don't know of any.
Good luck.
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Good luck.
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If your RV has fiberglass skinned, you actually have some decent choices. The real question to you is how well do you want it to work? If you want decent performance, you may want to consider the ladder with a stand off to get the radiating element away from it. I realize they sit pretty high already which can be a big concern. But the ladder can act as the counterpoise. but may need a little help with a wire/strap connection to the chassis. At that point you can pretty much use whatever you want for an antenna (except the Francis Hotrod, which will be very unforgiving to any side reflection). I'd probably consider a 102" SS whip though offset from the ladder with as much of the antenna above the rig as you can tolerate. and yes you'll need to run added cable, but it's not that expensive. And you can run it under the rig if you have to.
Another possible option is to do perhaps a fender mount if your overhang isn't too bad and is fiberglass skinned. You could run a top loaded antenna like a Wilson or Everhardt or something and be okay, too. Albeit depending on the antenna design might only be mediocre performance at best. Using a 7' Skipshooter or 5' SOTT Tiger there would work well though. Hitting the overhang can be handled with a tennis ball on the antenna or something.
Another mediocre (but functional) performer is doing a clamp mount on the top of the rack with a 3' base loaded antenna. That would put just a light duty stinger (whip) above the rig and out of the way. Although being a 3' antenna they work just okay (for what they are). If you get into trees and stuff though, it's likely to damage them. But I did that on my Uncle's 34' Southwind class A years ago, and it worked quite well for them. It just really depends on what you are wanting for performance and what you are willing to live with. Not to mention the skin of the RV.
Some thoughts to ponder for you for more info'.
Good luck.
Another possible option is to do perhaps a fender mount if your overhang isn't too bad and is fiberglass skinned. You could run a top loaded antenna like a Wilson or Everhardt or something and be okay, too. Albeit depending on the antenna design might only be mediocre performance at best. Using a 7' Skipshooter or 5' SOTT Tiger there would work well though. Hitting the overhang can be handled with a tennis ball on the antenna or something.
Another mediocre (but functional) performer is doing a clamp mount on the top of the rack with a 3' base loaded antenna. That would put just a light duty stinger (whip) above the rig and out of the way. Although being a 3' antenna they work just okay (for what they are). If you get into trees and stuff though, it's likely to damage them. But I did that on my Uncle's 34' Southwind class A years ago, and it worked quite well for them. It just really depends on what you are wanting for performance and what you are willing to live with. Not to mention the skin of the RV.
Some thoughts to ponder for you for more info'.
Good luck.
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SpankingJoe
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If I use the mirror mount I will just go through the door. In order to use a mirror mount do you have to have a "no ground" antenna?
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I didn't notice you did a double post and 2 identical threads. I merged them for you.
If you look under the hood you should have a grommet to pull your coax through at the very least. If it's a van cab, you probably have room or access if you look. You stand a serious risk of pinching the coax through the door. Especially with how fragile RG-58U is (which is probably what you'd use). I'd crawl around under the rig and look closely before I'd consider pinching the feed line in the door. But that's just me.
If you look under the hood you should have a grommet to pull your coax through at the very least. If it's a van cab, you probably have room or access if you look. You stand a serious risk of pinching the coax through the door. Especially with how fragile RG-58U is (which is probably what you'd use). I'd crawl around under the rig and look closely before I'd consider pinching the feed line in the door. But that's just me.
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SpankingJoe
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All good thoughts. I appreciate the merge as well, I couldnt figure out how to delete the repost. Thanks
