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jcag
Explorer
May 03, 2018

Winegard satellite antenna mounting

Lets see if I can do this as succinct as possible.

1. Installing a Winegard SK-SWM3 Directv Trav'ler satellite antenna.
2. Instructions state no more that 3/16" off parallel. Said differently, the total crowning distance can not be more that 3/16". You can't (shouldn't) bolt a flat surfaced (antenna) to a curved surface (roof).
3. I'm interested to hear from others as to how they installed the Trav'ler on the crowned (Convexed) roof.
4. My hope is that someone has a solution or suggestion as to how the solved this problem. Not installing the antenna is not a option.

Thanks

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  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    May 03, 2018
    Not sure what RV you have, but Travlers are mounted on all sorts of roofs with no problem. Heck, you might give it a try. Using a bunch of duct tape tape the base down, mount the travler to it, hook up the 5 wire control and plug it into the controller, turn it on and see if it locks on. What have you got to loose? Have you asked Winegard yet if they have a wedge base?
  • jyrostng's avatar
    jyrostng
    Explorer
    May 03, 2018
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_03Jh2Qxgkk
    jcag wrote:
    Lets see if I can do this as succinct as possible.

    1. Installing a Winegard SK-SWM3 Directv Trav'ler satellite antenna.
    2. Instructions state no more that 3/16" off parallel. Said differently, the total crowning distance can not be more that 3/16". You can't (shouldn't) bolt a flat surfaced (antenna) to a curved surface (roof).
    3. I'm interested to hear from others as to how they installed the Trav'ler on the crowned (Convexed) roof.
    4. My hope is that someone has a solution or suggestion as to how the solved this problem. Not installing the antenna is not a option.

    Thanks
  • haddy1's avatar
    haddy1
    Explorer
    May 03, 2018
    Install butyl tape under the dish, fasten the screws into the roof (don't overtighten), and seal with Dicor. It's not going anywhere.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    May 03, 2018
    haddy1 wrote:
    Install butyl tape under the dish, fasten the screws into the roof (don't overtighten), and seal with Dicor. It's not going anywhere.


    The OP is NOT worried about installing it. He is concerned about the slope effecting the antenna.
  • jyrostng's avatar
    jyrostng
    Explorer
    May 03, 2018
    Another person with the same concerns : http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f23/installing-a-winegard-travler-on-a-36ckts-102714.html
  • haddy1's avatar
    haddy1
    Explorer
    May 03, 2018
    donn0128 wrote:
    haddy1 wrote:
    Install butyl tape under the dish, fasten the screws into the roof (don't overtighten), and seal with Dicor. It's not going anywhere.


    The OP is NOT worried about installing it. He is concerned about the slope effecting the antenna.


    If that's true, it shouldn't be a problem. These things are often installed off the center line of the roof. My Travler has no problem locking on when my coach is not level in a parking lot.

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