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Subject Topic: TV Aerial for a Crusader Post Reply Post New Topic
Persondundeedouglas
23/5/2010 at 10:31pm
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Hi...does anyone have a good system for fitting a tv aerial in a folding camper. Obviously the jockey wheel clamp type are out of the question for a Crusader. I thought about constructing something to come out at an angle from the jockey wheel, before going vertically upwards. I bought one of those Maplin satellite dishes (in a case) but couldn't get it high enough to go over some small trees. Or would I just be better with an analogue aerial which I can turn to get a good signal. My favourite site in Powys has a fixed system which you just plug into the back of your tv but I need something for weekends away.


Persondundeedouglas
23/5/2010 at 10:56pm
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Using the Search facility...I got my answer, The Argos rotar arm dryer seems perfect for a satellite dish.


andcow
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I have the same issue with our pathfinder.   Just bought an aerial on a pole type and managed to tie the aerial to the top of the camper where there is a hole in the canvas for connection of awing poles however this would not work in windy weather or if we ever manage to try out the awning.    The aerial worked fine picking up digital tv so I would like to hear from anyone who has managed to create something more wind proof for keeping their aerial up.  did not want to do satalite at the mo as that would be even more weight to carry!


Persondundeedouglas
24/5/2010 at 8:57pm
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The satellite in the case is only 11 lb in weight and the airer will only be a few pounds. Good thing about satellite is with a strong signal it only needs to be a few feet off the ground. Makes it easy to tune in as well.


Personbaydreamer
24/5/2010 at 10:51pm
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Personcamcroft
25/5/2010 at 8:27am
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Hi.I bought a flat indoor aerial from Morrisons the make is Lowry.it has to be plugged into the electric as it is amplified.the cost was £20.every site that I have been to this year I have picked up most Freeview channels with no problem.one thing to remember is that you will have to rescan your channels when in different areas.I thought about buying a dish but this aerial works just fine and it takes up no room at all.hope this helps.Cheers.Alex


Personsamfan
25/5/2010 at 6:57pm
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 If you already have a satellite kit. then that is obviously the way to go ,We set our our dish on a tri,pod almost always get a good picture with no problems,Its no contest for me.satelite every time.

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Personcamcroft
07/6/2010 at 10:41am
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update.I went to Cromer and could only receive analogue channels 1-4.I know that the Norfolk coast is renowned for not getting digital signals.do I go back to the drawing board and look at getting a external aerial (I have one my wife says its too big) one of the smaller types or was it just the area.Thanks.Alex


Personsteer_2001
07/6/2010 at 5:19pm
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We have









The bracket is attached at the rear side of the camper (opposite side to the door) and hold the pole in place really well


Persondundeedouglas
07/6/2010 at 9:14pm
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I bought the 3 arm rotary airer from Argos. Once the cord is removed, it makes a perfect satellite tripod, and easy to store away. Perfect and only £9.99


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Personcamcroft
08/6/2010 at 9:19am
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Hi.Lisa.What make is your equipment and where did you get it from.and does it pick up in most places.The adapted porch awning was really put to the test last week at Cromer we had gale force winds that lifted the pegs out of the ground(I have replaced them now .My rock pegs are too thick for the eyelets) anyway there was no damage to the awning thank goodness.Regards.Alex


PersonKate Williams
10/6/2010 at 6:43pm
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I've got the same aerial http://www.busyoutdoors.com/shop/electrical-tv/mobile-television/aerials/image-630-complete-tv-antenna-kit/prod_128.html bought only last week and will be trying it out tomorrow with my Crusader - will let you know on Monday!!  Handy tip from Lisa to fix to the rear of the camper - I was wondering where to fix it!!!

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PersonCaravamper
12/8/2010 at 8:49pm
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Hi

I think I have just puchased the same aerial outfit as steer_2001 today for when we set off on our holidays to the New Forest on Saturday. On looking at the instructions for the aerial mast it states that the uni plate needs to be mounted on a vertical surface appoximately 1.8m from the ground which would not be ideal as this is higher than the top of the base of the crusader. Has anyone fit the mast to the side of the crusader and if so how stable was it? Any replies would be appreciated.

Thanks

 


PersonCaravamper
12/8/2010 at 8:51pm
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Urmmm note to self read posts in full. Just saw that Steer_2001 fit it to the rear of the side opposite the door!

Steer_2001-is it a Vision Plus product? 


Personshortb68
15/8/2010 at 8:26pm
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I have a Crusader with the same aerial bracket as shown in the illustration in the earlier post, but I just clamp it to the rail of one of the beds that you pull out either end of the camper. Tried it the other day for the first time!

 


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16/8/2010 at 9:36am
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fitting to the side looks good and stable until you try to get through our garage door.  We had to remove the side brackets for the bike carrier on our camper as with them on our pathfinder was that bit too wide to fit in.  

Might try the bed board version though.

Anyone need a bike carrier for their pathfinder?



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