rgatijnet1 wrote:
Mile High wrote:
I installed my SK-1000 on my prior 5th wheel myself. It had an Alpha roof system which recommends using Alpha sealant products. I didn't know at the time so I used Dicor non-leveling lap sealant as the main bead of sealant under the base of the antenna, and Dicor self leveling lap sealant over the top. Seemed to work fine on the Alpha roof.
I did put a roller plate on from Winegard - SKA-004 Roller Plate
Looking at the SKA-004 roller plate I think I can fabricate something similar our of some sheet aluminum that I have. Instead of putting four new holes in the roof I'll try just adhering it to the rubber roof with the Dicor. Thanks for the info.
Making a small plate is a good idea as is the electrical box cover plate. The Winegard Thin Roof Mounting plate is not necessary if you can stand on the area where the antenna will be installed. I installed more than 100 on rubber roofs and I always added a roller but never once use the mounting plate. It really is designed specifically for things like cargo trailers which have nothing in the way of roof structure other than ribs and thin alum. sheet.
