Magnetic Mount

[Retired_VSP]

I recently ordered and received a SIRIUS XM Onyx radio for my Baystar MH. Everything is good until I attempted to place the magnetic antenna. Since everything is rubber and fiberglass the antenna won't stick. I did barely get it to attach to a row of screws along the rubber roof. Not sure if that will hold it going down the road. That's the only metal on the roof. Has anyone had this or can suggest something to ensure the magnetic antenna doesn't go flying off?

[Dr_Jay]

I had the same problem with the Winnebago. I finally used 3M double sided extreme tape and it works fine. It has been on 3 years now with no issue. I stuck the antenna on the roof just over the driver's side. Ran the wire down the side channel of my windshield down into the engine compartment and up through the doghouse and on to the dash where I connected it to the receiver. Hope this helps.

[rwbradley]

I ran into the same issue when mounting the mag antenna for my Cell Amp. What I did was I got a 4" x 4" piece of magnetic metal from Home Depot, just a plate for a electrical junction box if I remember correctly. I got some two sided 3M tape, the heavy duty stuff that is rubber in the middle, not the cheap stuff that has a foam layer in it. I used the 2 side tape to mount it to the rubber roof and then used Dicor LAP sealant around it. I did a write up that has pictures if you want to see the details...
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