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frankiebIII
Explorer
Apr 27, 2016

Roof mounting Winegard pathway X1

I'm looking to replace a non functioning King Dome relay with the Pathway. I'd like to mount it to roof. The 2 coax cables are already installed on the roof and run to main box and bedroom box. Obviously I can't use the existing hardware from the King dome. I see that I can purchase a roof mount kit for the Winegard.
My question is would this be a hard install for someone who has never mounted anything on the roof? The wiring is all there so it's just a matter of mounting it and screwing in the cables. I don't know much about drilling into roof or how to seal the screws so water doesn't get in. My local RV place did my dome last summer so I can see how it was done. Is there an online video I could watch?

Thanks!
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2016
    We have the Pathway X2 and like it a lot. I would not consider mounting it on the roof, though (I don't think the X2 is mountable on the roof anyway). The reason being the number of times I've had to move the antenna out as much as 50 ft. from the rig to clear obstructions such as trees, etc., to get a signal. That's not doable with an antenna mounted on top of the RV.

    Rob
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2016
    You do need the roof mount kit (about $50) and you need the 2 coax cables plus a 12V power source. I don't think the KD Relay has a similar requirement. If there is no separate 12V power wires on the roof you are going to need to drill a hole and run a new wire unless the Relay was installed after the coach was built. If that's the case then the cover plate where the wires enter the coach can be removed and you should be able to get the new (included) 12V wire from the antenna to the inside mounted switch and power source.
    I consider it to be very easy but your level of confidence that you won't hit a wire may require that you get some professional assistance.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Apr 27, 2016
    The Pathway X1 does NOT need a separate power supply line. It is powered by the coax on the primary port. As already noted, a 211 series receiver is required.

    Richard

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