blangen wrote:
Thinking of mounting the Carryout Dome (GM-1518) in place of old AS-2003. Using this mount mount with no legs done previously, I'll just leave it up there when no trees and stick it out on a 50' when needed. It seems easy... what am I missing? I'm not an electrician. It says the old AS-2003 draws 3Amps and the Carryout (gm-1518) is powered by a A/C to 5.8Amps DC converter. It just seams unlikely that the older, bigger, heavier sat dish takes less juice to move it than the little motor(s) on the dome. Anyway... can I just cut the proprietary plug off the end of another Winegard power cord and wire it in to where the AS-2003 was?
If your answer is "get an electrician", what kind of electrician do I need? An RV guy, a satellite guy? All I really need is any ol' electrician with a meter and wire chaser (and knows how to use them), right?
(2004 Damon 4194, if it matters)
The existing wiring for your AS-2003 will work fine as a power source and the existing coax cables can be used for the output. This assumes that the wiring to the AS-2003 was hardwired into the coach 12V system and did not use a separate 120V to 12V adapter. If that's the case you may just need to update that adapter. Otherwise, the only issue you will have is how to mount the unit so you don't cause problems. Winegard makes a ladder mount for the Carryout that would allow you to leave it above the roof most of the time but also move it should you park under a tree. They don't make any kind of a kit to mount the unit directly to the roof. If you come up with something just be sure it does not change the integrity of the dome or it's ability to let water in or out.
If the unit is still under warranty drilling any holes in the unit may void your warranty.
