sattlelite

joe0508 wrote:

Dick_B wrote:
Before doing that I'd suggest looking at some of the carryout models. We presently use the Winegard G2. See previous post re this model.

The problem with the carryout models is if its raining you would get soakin wet from having to take it out and i really couldnt see myself lugging it to the roof everytime i wont to use it.

The portable domes rarely need to be put on the roof. They can be placed wherever they have a clear view of the southern sky, making them much more flexible than a roof mount dish. Most folks deploy their portable dish on arrival at their site and stow it again at the end of their stay.

Dick_B wrote:
Before doing that I'd suggest looking at some of the carryout models. We presently use the Winegard G2. See previous post re this model.

The problem with the carryout models is if its raining you would get soakin wet from having to take it out and i really couldnt see myself lugging it to the roof everytime i wont to use it.

Before doing that I'd suggest looking at some of the carryout models. We presently use the Winegard G2. See previous post re this model.

If you're referring to one of the roof mounted dome automatic satellite dishes, the mounting feet get screwed to the roof using an appropriate sealer like Dicor. A layer of Eternabond over them as well would be a good idea though. The wire or wires can be passed through the roof via the fridge vent if that's a convenient location, or they can be run through any one of several weatherproof through the roof fittings. Winegard sells a low cost notched plate in several configurations that's commonly used in many installations. The plate, screws, and notches on that get sealed as well of course.

there will need to be holes in the roof to fasten the unit down, bolts/screws/etc.? I would use standard caulking/sealing material under the unit at the holes, not scotch tape. to avoid putting an extra hole in the roof lots of folks here have run cable down thru vents, etc. people have used PVC piping to protect runs of cable to these vents.
bumpy