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BigT's avatar
BigT
Explorer
Sep 06, 2014

Tailgater dish stand

I have a tailgater that I really like, but I wish I could come up with a mounting stand that I like. I ordered a tripod stand made for the winegaurd dish, but I returned it because I would not fold up for easy storage. I have seen the ladder mounts, but I want the portability to move the dish away from any trees. That is also the reason I didn't go for the roof mount. We stay in some pretty heavily wooded areas so that option just doesn't appeal to me. I do a little woodworking and I built a dish mount out of wood that I really like on top of the pinbox, but there again we must be parked in the right direction and there needs to be no tree interference. I could just continue to place it on the ground, but I keep thinking there is better way to get it really stable and 12-18 inches off the ground. Anybody have any suggestions?
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2014
    grampachet wrote:
    Only one I have seen is those boy dogs.


    Lol...does that make your picture look like you're underwater temporarily? :@
  • grampachet's avatar
    grampachet
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2014
    I just set mind on the ground with cable securing it to the Jack stand, or on the dining room slide after I shut off valve to prevent slide from closing.
    Is there a problem with it sitting on the ground? Only one I have seen is those boy dogs.
  • want-a-be's avatar
    want-a-be
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2014
    I use a plastic milk carton. I unscrew the legs on the tailgater and sit it on the milk crate and screw them back on, if your afraid of it tipping over you can use some tent steaks on the carton.
    Good Luck
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Sep 07, 2014
    Not what you want to hear, but I usually can get great reception with mine sitting on top on the AC unit on top of the 5er.
  • brirene's avatar
    brirene
    Explorer
    Sep 07, 2014
    Kinda too late, but I like the winegard tripod with my anser. I just remove the legs and put it all back in the box.
  • JiminDenver's avatar
    JiminDenver
    Explorer II
    Sep 06, 2014
    They make a car window mount for it. I was thinking of getting one so I could move it away from the trailer, yet still keep it safe and wind proof.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2014
    I am presently building one. Wish I could say it wss my idea. When I was at an RV park I saw several units. A angle steal frame about 36" by 20". Using 1/8" X 1" angle. Frame sits flat. A cross member allows the standard dish mount to be bolted to it. Mine has adjustable legs and 2 levels. Folds flat. Easily stored.

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