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seaeagle2
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Sep 13, 2015

Replaced Jensen antennae with King Jack

My trailer came with a Jensen Omni directional antennae which was basically worthless. I decided to go with the King Jack because I park my trailer under the carport at home and if I want to use the TV at home, a Wingard wouldn't be able to crank up. Also, the Jensen was mounted so the cable went into the trailer concealed in a cabinet and the Winegard wouldn't fit in the existing spot, but the King would.
The King is a skitch taller than the vent covers, and a full 2" shorter than the AC, so all is good. I removed the Jensen, measured to make sure the inside part would clear the cabinet framework, and drilled a 2 1/4" hole. I drilled a hole to run the antennae cable that was covered by the base, attached the cables, and used Dicor sealent and screwed it down. I used the existing Jensen wall plate assembly since it has a 12volt outlet for the TV.
Sitting in the driveway, I now get about several more stations and they don't keep cutting out like before.
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The inside assembly, there was a blank on the opening so I just removed it.

16 Replies

  • Thanks for the post! I was just considering upgrading our Takena to the exact same antenna. Also figuring I would remove the blank above the stereo and reach in there for adjustment if it fits. Guess it does :-)
  • It's just a little taller than the fantastic vent cover, I want to say 1/2" or so and the arms would be wider than the fantastic vent cover.
  • Is it lower than that fantastic vent cover. I would like to change mine, but I have it covered with a fantastic vent cover to prevent it getting snagged by a tree branch. I also do not think I can access the insido f the ceiling underneath it