Hard mounting a Wilson Sleek Mod
Well I have a Wilson Sleek that I use with a hotspot and I decided since I do not use it for anything else but the trailer to make a permanent mount.
What I had:
- Wilson Sleek
- 4" x 4" metal plate (for ground plane)
- flame retardant conduit putty
What I needed:
- LAP sealant
I decided the best way to do a permanent setup was to use a shelf beside the fridge to install the Sleek on that shelf and run the cable out the side of the shelf into the void behind the fridge to get to the roof. (while I was at it I installed a WIFI antenna too, separate write up)
1) remove fridge vent cover
2) cut enough of the screen to allow the cable to pass thru
3) drop cable down into fridge vent void
4) cut hole in side of shelf to fridge vent with a spade drill bit
5) fish cable into cabinet using a pull rod (coat hanger would also do)
6) use 2 sided tape to secure metal plate to roof
7) reinstall fridge vent cover
8) seal around metal plate, fridge vent screws, and along the antenna wire with LAP sealant
What I had:
- Wilson Sleek
- 4" x 4" metal plate (for ground plane)
- flame retardant conduit putty
What I needed:
- LAP sealant
I decided the best way to do a permanent setup was to use a shelf beside the fridge to install the Sleek on that shelf and run the cable out the side of the shelf into the void behind the fridge to get to the roof. (while I was at it I installed a WIFI antenna too, separate write up)
1) remove fridge vent cover
2) cut enough of the screen to allow the cable to pass thru
3) drop cable down into fridge vent void
4) cut hole in side of shelf to fridge vent with a spade drill bit
5) fish cable into cabinet using a pull rod (coat hanger would also do)
6) use 2 sided tape to secure metal plate to roof
7) reinstall fridge vent cover
8) seal around metal plate, fridge vent screws, and along the antenna wire with LAP sealant
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