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SparkDr
Aug 24, 2015Explorer
I reached the rudimentary stage of a working setup about a week ago and I have run it through several test cycles since then. I used some muffler-type U-bolts through the dish base and around the stand tubes for a quickie trial. No attempt at a permanent or waterproof setup has been made as I just wanted to see it work, which it does surprisingly well. Rolls out, sets up easily, and finds a signal quickly every time. Weight and portability for movement and setup is ok, but the problem is size - this setup fills the bed of my pickup truck and doesn't leave room for much else. In all honesty, the project is going to end here. We're taking delivery of our new TT tomorrow and are having the Trav'ler permanently mounted to the roof. For those occasions where there is tree blockage, I've purchased a folding dish and tripod setup from TV4RV. Coupled with the same AIM (Advanced Installation Meter) that the DirecTv installers use (already owned and purchased from Solid Signal), I can peak and dither in record time. Looking back, I am more confident than ever that the original concept would have worked fine if I had decided to see it through to fruition. If we had opted for a fold down bumper rack on the back of the new TT to transport the setup, I may have even considered pushing on with the original plan. For me, the experiment ends here.
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