07 Fleetwood Discovery owner. Noticed range on remote keyfob not good. I inspected the receiver under the center console and discovered the black antenna wire hanging out of the receiver broken. Looks like it was cut/broke during assembly of the dash.Can someone with like setup measure your black antenna wire too get the total inches. Also, the actuator in door has a rubber dust boot falling apart. Is their a place where i can order parts?Thanks

12 yr old unit ~~ just discovered an assembly issue ??

Did you try an internet search for Fleetwood RV dealers? Perhaps they might know the answers to your questions. https://www.fleetwoodrv.com/locate-rv-dealers

maddog348 wrote:12 yr old unit ~~ just discovered an assembly issue ??Yes indeed a 12 year old "unit"No I did not just discoverThanks for the informative responce.

MDKMDK wrote:Did you try an internet search for Fleetwood RV dealers? Perhaps they might know the answers to your questions. https://www.fleetwoodrv.com/locate-rv-dealersFleetwood dealer would be the last place I'd go.In due time a reader will see the post and respondThanks for the reply.

Did you try changing the battery in the key fob. The fob I normally use is getting weak, I have to be within 10 feet of the cab (E450 chassis) before I can unlock or lock the door. Doesn't work from the back bumper of the MH. The other 3 fobs work normally, 50-100+ feet away.Ken

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mchero
Explorer
Mar 08, 2019
Did look under American coach but did not see it.
Googled part # and found one on GreedBay.
https://www.ebay.com/i/233140283269?chn=ps&ul_ref=https%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.com%25252Fi%25252F233140283269%25253Fchn%25253Dps%2526itemid%253D233140283269%2526targetid%253D593772336453%2526device%253Dm%2526adtype%253Dpla%2526googleloc%253D9002318%2526poi%253D%2526campaignid%253D1689945013%2526adgroupid%253D69559042287%2526rlsatarget%253Dpla-593772336453%2526abcId%253D1140466%2526merchantid%253D114608264%2526gclid%253DCj0KCQiAn4PkBRCDARIsAGHmH3fI9dc4R51Y2cCL89NJdXawu1EdYTlqZG27OfBWHJqr1UeljfJWxp8aAtLHEALw_wcB%2526srcrot%253D711-117182-37290-0%2526rvr_id%253D1886415852448%2526rvr_ts%253D5ad063c01690aa485e56345efff49f90
Looking at the photo you can see the black antenna wire... Mines about an inch long. It was cut when the frame for the dash was installed. It still worked but had a short range.

Yes a production issue that I was aware of shortly after purchase. Just figured its time to correct. A simple fix, just needed a rough length

Thanks for the posts.
dougrainer
Nomad
Mar 07, 2019
mchero wrote:
dougrainer wrote:
https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/eask.aspx

Thanks Doug

Odd that Fleetwood is not an OEM.

You look under American Coach
mchero
Explorer
Mar 06, 2019
dougrainer wrote:
https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/eask.aspx

Thanks Doug

Odd that Fleetwood is not an OEM.
dougrainer
Nomad
Mar 06, 2019
https://www.trimarkcorp.com/en/eask.aspx
SaltiDawg
Explorer
Mar 06, 2019
mchero wrote:
Not looking to talk to Fleetwood.

I am simply asking if someone with same setup to measure the antenna.

And you've been so nice about the posted suggestions.
mchero
Explorer
Mar 03, 2019
Not looking to talk to Fleetwood.

I am simply asking if someone with same setup to measure the antenna.
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2019
Fleetwood that manufactured that unit is no more. They went bankrupt and closed years ago. Somebody else bought the name but they won't be of much help.
B.O.
wa8yxm
Explorer III
Mar 03, 2019
If you know the operating frequency of the transmitter I can work it out for you. if you are near me I have a device that MIGHT measure it. (So do many hams_ beyond that I can't help much

in inches about 2775/(Operating frequency in MHZ)

Or.. twice that. Those are the only two proper lengths.
MrWizard
Moderator
Mar 03, 2019
i would just splice on more wire to the antenna, and see if that fixes the problem
mchero
Explorer
Mar 03, 2019
Keyfob OK, just short range due to the short antenna.