Forum Discussion

k9dad's avatar
k9dad
Explorer
Mar 19, 2014

Satellite radio antenna

Am considering a portable xm radio for my 2011 Flleetwood Southwind. My dash is not horizontal, rather it slopes down several feet. Has anyone tried sticking the antenna at the bottom of the interior window? Will I still get any type of reception. There is a lot of clear window to receive a signal. I would prefer to do this as an alternative to drilling a hole in the roof. Any suggestions would be of great help !!!
Class A
  • Goldencrazy's avatar
    Goldencrazy
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2014
    I have done it two ways. Placed it loose on the dash tight to windshield. Works fine. I also ran it out the window and stuck the magnet to the windshield wiper. Worked when dry.
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Mar 19, 2014
    Pro car stereo shops will run it out under the windshield trim, and it's permanent, waterproof and best of all, it works.
  • JohnQ's avatar
    JohnQ
    Explorer
    Mar 19, 2014
    What type of roof is your coach. My Safari has a Filon/Fiberglass roof. My Sat Radio antenna just sits on top of the TV/Entertainment cabinet. Signal passes through just fine.
  • Canadian_Rainbi's avatar
    Canadian_Rainbi
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2014
    JohnQ wrote:
    What type of roof is your coach. My Safari has a Filon/Fiberglass roof. My Sat Radio antenna just sits on top of the TV/Entertainment cabinet. Signal passes through just fine.



    Same with our Itasca Horizon.
  • DSDP_Don's avatar
    DSDP_Don
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2014
    If you want a clean install, run the cable up the left or right "A" pillar. A lot of times you don't even need to remove them, just pull the pillar cover back and slip the wire inside.

    Place the antenna in the cavity above the windshield. It will shoot a signal through most roofs.
  • wny_pat1's avatar
    wny_pat1
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2014
    Canadian Rainbirds wrote:
    JohnQ wrote:
    What type of roof is your coach. My Safari has a Filon/Fiberglass roof. My Sat Radio antenna just sits on top of the TV/Entertainment cabinet. Signal passes through just fine.



    Same with our Itasca Horizon.

    Same with my Foretravel. I just pushed it up between the headliner and the insulation behind and above the drivers seat from the cabinet above and beside the drivers area.
  • Fleet_Man's avatar
    Fleet_Man
    Explorer
    Mar 21, 2014
    We did the loose on the dash for a while with generally good results. When I picked up an antenna for the MH specifically, I mounted it inside a front upper cabinet above the dash, right against the fiberglass of the front cap. The only time I lose reception is going through the Columbia River Gorge when the road hugs the cliffs.
  • uncle_t's avatar
    uncle_t
    Explorer
    Mar 22, 2014
    I taped a 12 x 12 piece of thin sheet metal to the top of the driver side slide and stick the magnetized antenna to it. signal comes through the roof strongly.

About Motorhome Group

38,705 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 14, 2025