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ediemarie
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Jun 01, 2015

Antenna

well I hate to admit it but I know we're not the first.

first time owners of a 2015 Outback. 13'2" tall. first time I managed to just twist the antenna up a little. a friend climbed up top and managed to twist back to basically its original shape.

now I've managed to almost rip the thing off due to low trees. we have a driveway that is perfect for parking. my problem is the trees in the neighborhood, lower than they look apparently!

so anyone have any experience with replacing their tv antennas? any kind of a something or other to attach to the roof of the trailer so I don't screw this up again.

a couple of the trips we've been on we won't be able to do again because of the low clearance due to trees. last trip was fine pulling in and parking but when it came time to leave there was only one way out!

stupid on my part but really sometimes its as though there is no other way to get out of what you've gotten into.
  • My 5er is about the same height as your rig, I missed a low tree branch and knocked off the Jack antenna. What I found out is its mast is pretty flimsy so I replaced it with a Sensor4 (batwing) so it wouldn't stick up si high when traveling. I can't help you with the install as I had it done but wanted to pass along my experience.
  • Which antenna? It really does matter.
    If you mean the Winegard "bat wing" the parts are available at most RV parts stores, including Camping World

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