RV roof cable problems
My TT has a Winegaurd Traveler satellite dish, with exposed wires on the roof connecting it to my SWM system. This provides HD, basically.
The last few days of my three month escape into the Eastern Sierras last year found my 'Genie' Direct TV receiver unable to communicate with my sat dish. The problem was obvious when I looked on the roof. The wires had greatly degenerated. I suspect all weather factors, you know?
I had a real fun time trying to find the hardware to fix this. I finally ordered these monster coax cable boots from some firm in Ohio or something, along with the correct fittings and everything.
It didn't hurt that I'd done this for a living for a year or so way back when.
I was able to completely replace the SWM system cables, but with much more resilient wires.
I squeezed enough silicone sealant into the boots before pushing them home that excess oozed out. Wipe it, and you have a good seal.
Totally worked! ( I thought ) My trailer TV worked with the Traveler dish just like always.
The last few days of my three month escape into the Eastern Sierras last year found my 'Genie' Direct TV receiver unable to communicate with my sat dish. The problem was obvious when I looked on the roof. The wires had greatly degenerated. I suspect all weather factors, you know?
I had a real fun time trying to find the hardware to fix this. I finally ordered these monster coax cable boots from some firm in Ohio or something, along with the correct fittings and everything.
It didn't hurt that I'd done this for a living for a year or so way back when.
I was able to completely replace the SWM system cables, but with much more resilient wires.
I squeezed enough silicone sealant into the boots before pushing them home that excess oozed out. Wipe it, and you have a good seal.
Totally worked! ( I thought ) My trailer TV worked with the Traveler dish just like always.
