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Tmitchell5188
Explorer
Dec 23, 2015

Damon owner questions

We're new to the RV world when it comes to motor homes. We've had truck campers, and pop ups.

Last summer we bought a 2009 Damon Daybreak 3578 36' with the Ford V10. It had 6100 miles when we bought it. We don't have any complaints about it so far, except for the fact that when Thor took Damon over, they didn't keep much if any of the documentation.

My question is this. Over the drivers seat, there is a compartment which is for a satellite box. It has sat in and sat out. I know that the sat output goes to the source selection box. But where does the sat in go to?

We're looking at mounting a satellite antenna on the roof, and we're looking for tips on how to do this. Where is the best place to bring the cable in? I would think that I need to mount the antenna close to the front, keeping the cables as short as possible.

Any Damon owners out there that can offer suggestions?
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  • Tmitchell5188's avatar
    Tmitchell5188
    Explorer
    Dec 27, 2015
    I'll have to take a ladder over to the storage lot and look for a removable cover. I'm sure the previous owner didn't have a satellite set up.

    Thanks for all of the responses.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    Dec 23, 2015
    Being a used unit I would not be surprised to find cables already installed by the previous owner...
  • snowfitter's avatar
    snowfitter
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2015
    I have a 2007 Daybreak 3270. On mine there was a dummy vent cover on the roof and when you take the cap off there is a sticker that says satellite cable here. You use a 1 1/2" hole saw and drill though the rubber roof and plywood. Be careful you only drill the rubber and plywood and don't go into the foam or you can cut the cable. That cable runs up front to the audio video switcher. On mine its on the right hand side. If you call Thor Motors in Wakarusa, In. they should be able to tell you where on the roof the cable is located. Most installer will just drill a hole through the roof into the cabinet your controller is in and they use a plate over the cable on the roof to seal it. Hope this helps.
  • xctraveler's avatar
    xctraveler
    Explorer
    Dec 23, 2015
    I would look for an "extra" coax connector in the utility bay or electric bay. If there is one it should connect to the "Sat In" it is for a carry out dish on a tripod.

    Haven't owned a Damon since our 2001 was sold in 2004, it was way too primitive to have anything like a satellite prewire. Sorry I can't be more help.

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