Integrate Coax Roof Satellite Into Rv

A few tools are needed like a drill motor bits an open end wrench or coax connector tool and the appropriate sealant for the roof type.

Integrate coax roof satellite into rv.

It takes about 30 minutes to assemble the pieces and attach to the roof once the proper location is established. In order to have the full functionality of the traveler a second line would somehow need to be run. We drilled a hole just large enough for the coaxial cable through the bed and threaded the rg6 coaxial cable up and out into the camper connected the cable box and then connected the satellite dish to the other side through the access point and done. In this video i used advanced techniques to remedy a bad satellite coax.

I ran that wire down into the cabinet with the others and sealed everything up with more dicor and the plastic shroud i kept when removing the system off our old rig. Many of the newer model rv s come equipped with a dedicated line for satellite tv use. However older models will need to have a dedicated line installed as the satellite signal will be disrupted if passed through splitters and or amplifiers. One problem with having the traveler is that i presently have only one satellite line coming into the rv.

If you did not catch it in the video here is a link to my project webpage. We had an extra xm satellite radio magnetic car roof antenna so i decided to mount that to a small metal plate i adhered to the roof with sealant. All of that makes the set up pretty easy you put the satellite antenna on the ground unless you installed it on your rv s roof making sure you have a clear view of the southern sky then you connect it via coax cable to your receiver and from then on it ll take only a few minutes 15 minutes for it to automatically lock on to the signal coming from the satellite.