Batwing Water Leak

Throwing a Batwing in the trash? Really? What "different antenna" did/are you now using thats better than the batwing?
Thanks

Batwing needs to be lubricates at least once/year

Chris Bryant wrote:
If it’s on the 2009, I would go ahead and replace the worm gear and elevating gear- worm gear comes with new quad o rings and wave washers.
Well under $20.

Yes it's a 2009. Perhaps just lubing will work but I won't really know until it rains while traveling again and I'm not to keen on unnecessary repairs on the road especially in the rain.

Looks like I should make it home in a week and then replace the seals and make sure the coax boot is intact and lube.

Thanks for all the input.

If it’s on the 2009, I would go ahead and replace the worm gear and elevating gear- worm gear comes with new quad o rings and wave washers.
Well under $20.

edatlanta wrote:
Mine leaked on my bed twice. After the first leak lubed it, after the second leak I removed it with a different antenna and threw the batwing in the trash. No problems since.

Since the Batwing with Wingman attachment is the best built-in RV OTA TV antenna, I would not recommend that as a solution to the OP's problem.

Mine leaked on my bed twice. After the first leak lubed it, after the second leak I removed it with a different antenna and threw the batwing in the trash. No problems since.

The most likely place for it to come from is indeed the shaft itself, assuming it's at the shaft/handle. The leak can often be resolved by removing the shaft form the topside underneath the black plastic nut (5/6 sided?). There are 3 (I think) o-rings on the shaft and they need lube. On a regular basis just a shot of silicone down the shaft will keep things OK. Now when you disassemble you might put a bit of dielectric grease or similar to get a more of a seal and you can use the silicone every 6 months or so after that. Worst case, just replace the o-rings and you should be good to go.

I had a similar leak on a previous FW. I let lube run down the shaft above, to reach the O-ring, moved the antenna all around, and never another leak over several years before trading.

Jerry

When you said "batwing" I thought you meant the antenna head.

Usual suspect for water inside is the "boot" on the roof part not doing its job where the coax goes down. You can fill the boot with goop so it stays stuck down in place instead of working its way up the coax.

Had to replace a pinion gear once. And while there were no leaks the axle shafts were worn at the seals so they also got replaced since I was giving the car to a family member.

Most likely it is coming from the boot on the coax cable

Check that the boot is DOWN/In Place

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