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Personstratingham
03/3/2008 at 1:04pm
 Location: lancashire
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Having upgraded to a new pathfinder from a conway tardis,have a problem with what type of aerial and fixing  to use,as the one i have  fitted onto brackets on the solid roof.Any suggestions gratefully received.Thanks John. 

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Personsteer_2001
03/3/2008 at 1:51pm
 Location: Lichfield Staffordshire
 Outfit: 2004 Pimped Pennine Pathfinder View steer_2001's Profile View Profile   Reply to steer_2001 Reply   Quote steer_2001 Quote  
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We use one of these



Never had a problem with reception and the batteries last at least a season.


PersonJan P
03/3/2008 at 4:13pm
 Location: Herefordshire
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We use this  http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/category/7026-Image_TV_Antennas_and_Masts it won practical caravan. We either lay it on the roof of the bedroom inner tent or put it on a pole screwed into the gound similar to a dog anchor.

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Persondoit
03/3/2008 at 6:30pm
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I had similar problem with my cruiser - the a frame is under the bed so my old method of putting a pole in the jockey wheel clamp with aerial from argos (item no 535/2522)was not possible. After a fair bit of web hunting i could not find a satisfactory bracket to fit my canvas topped camper so i used a cheap rotary washing line, turn it upside-down and fixed the aerial to the pole that usually goes into the ground (which is the same sort of diameter as a normal aerial pole). The aerial is only 6 feet or so off the ground,and in the wind it needs fixing in place with guy wires(i use spare ones i got with the camper), but it can be polarised vertical or horizontal, and we have always got a perfect signal from it. High performance for low cost - my favorite sort of kit!


Persondoit
03/3/2008 at 6:44pm
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I forgot to mention - i discovered this washing line idea on this web page so i am not a mad inventor - just a mad camper


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sugolly
03/3/2008 at 8:12pm
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hi i use a  bar clamped to the jockey wheel long enough to clear the bed end then clamp aerial  mast to that i use clamps that bolt on from halfords hope this help


Personsamfan
03/3/2008 at 8:26pm
 Location: Staffordshire
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 I use a cheapo satellite dish a perfect picture evey time . takes about five minutes to set up ,once you have the knack of using it.Much better than messing with aerials ,a lot more choice of programs as well.

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Personpaul_and_lou
03/3/2008 at 9:06pm
 Location: oxford
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i have just modified an old camara tripod to take my sat dish but it could also be made to take a tv aerial

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Personstratingham
05/3/2008 at 9:09am
 Location: lancashire
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Thanks for your usefull advice regarding aerial,will probably go with the dog spike adaptor and pole from towsure.Can't wait till easter to try out our new pathfinder,havent even been in it yet.Cheers John.

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Persondoit
05/3/2008 at 6:26pm
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Firs time out in my cruiser i was too excited to bother with tv lol - hope you enjoy your camper as much as i enjoy mine


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Personstratingham
06/3/2008 at 9:42am
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Youre probably right doit im sure we will enjoy our camper as much as you enjoy yours and will be excited so better forget the tv then.Ha Ha.

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Personart b
06/3/2008 at 10:58am
 Location:  centre of the country !
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i saw a rotary drier in germany last year, with a sat dish fitted on the top of it...ideal

some thing for him, and her....lol



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Personsamfan
07/3/2008 at 7:01pm
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 A rotory drier sounds like a great idea ,have thought about marking off the satellite angles to make it even easier to use .

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Personjohn&lynn
07/3/2008 at 9:30pm
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i use a worklight tripod for mine £22.00 in wicks

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Personour_mums_r_mad
08/3/2008 at 8:23am
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Try this thats what i did when we had our FC,look HERE



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