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scout_dad's avatar
scout_dad
Explorer
May 28, 2015

antenna help

Hi,
I am new to rv's so this might sound dumb to . I was trying to raise my antenna , and it would not go up , I noticed that the spring just above crank is missing, could this be the problem? Looking at manual and it show to pull down on ring to move the direction to get picture but the ring is already down because of the spring being gone.

Also part pic show what looked like a bushing that suppose to be there as well is this correct? Do I just remove handle and slide spring back on?
Thanks
  • pconroy328's avatar
    pconroy328
    Explorer
    May 28, 2015
    Iraqvet05 wrote:
    If it's an older unit, try lubing the mechanism with silicone.
    maintenance video


    We're new to RV'ing too and had the exact same issues.

    Definitely lubricate it. Climb up top. A little spritz of white lithium grease on the worm gears and it'll raise and lower much, much easier.

    Once it's going up and down, raise it then I used a little WD40 to loosen the rotation. Now it spins easily.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 28, 2015
    scout dad wrote:
    thanks, as to turning the ring, It will not move either direction that is why the question about spring, thanks


    That is because antenna post/poles/arms are 'stowed' in between the 2 brackets.....they will not allow rotation until antenna is raised at least high enough to clear those brackets
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    May 28, 2015
    Is yourRV new? It's possible that the Dicor was laid down then they lowered the antenna on the wet Dicor! Out 05 Cherokee had a sticky spot when trying to raise it. Turns out the problem I had is what I just mentioned.
  • scout_dad's avatar
    scout_dad
    Explorer
    May 28, 2015
    thanks, as to turning the ring, It will not move either direction that is why the question about spring, thanks
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    May 28, 2015
    Crank handle is held onto worm gear drive shaft with an allen screw
    Then there should be a nylon washer
    Then the spring which presses against direction handle (ring)

    Marks on direction handle and on ceiling plate should align for proper stowage of antenna (2 brackets that hold antenna posts when retracted)

    After replacing/reinstalling spring,washer etc..might need to go up on roof and check if antenna is in a bind. Could also need some silicone lube sprayed on gear teeth and rotation base
  • JPeyton's avatar
    JPeyton
    Explorer
    May 28, 2015
    Well it will only raise when you have the ring lined up on the inside on the ceiling.

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