Hey everyone, has anyone had to pull a new co-axle through the coach from the antenna to the TV cabinet? How difficult was it, and how do you special technique used?
Any help appreciated! Thanks, Cal
Hey everyone, has anyone had to pull a new co-axle through the coach from the antenna to the TV cabinet? How difficult was it, and how do you special technique used?
Any help appreciated! Thanks, Cal
Abandon the old coax, it cannot be removed, it is stapled to the framing in multiple spots.
A new pathway needs to be developed.
Sometimes the old cable has enough excess length to add a new end, beyond the rotted section.
Larry
When dealing with the coax or running a new length, bear in mind that as long as the antenna power switch at the outlet is "on", there will be 12V on the center lead. Checking for that from center pin to shield at the antenna end is a reliable way to tell the integrity of the coax run.
Steve
Hi Cal; As Steve mentioned, you can check the integrity of the cable up to the roof. If you are having trouble, a 2002 is old enough, to replace the part going up to the Sensar 'batwing antenna head. That section is exposed to sunlight and weather, and likely needs replacing. There is a screw on type F junction at the antenna baseplate (roof) that goes up inside the antenna mechanism. That wire is attached to the bottom (or side) of the head piece.
In this Amazon provided picture you can see the coaxial cable connections. Amazon.com: Winegard RV-3095 Sensar III Batwing Amplified RV TV Antenna... (https://www.amazon.com/Winegard-RV-3095-Batwing-Amplified-Antenna/dp/B0002F67N2/ref=asc_df_B0002F67N2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693461287397&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10783061250085299032&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061201&hvtargid=pla-571518308783&psc=1&mcid=178610619bda398e8cf4997a1db89d08&gad_source=1) Usually there is a watertight boot over the base connector.
Unless you have put a screw or nail through the cable inside the wall or ceiling, it should still be ok. RonB