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Hi everybody

Are external Arial Sockets difficult to fit?

Our last two caravans have had external sockets, but our latest one hasn't got one. This means we have to have a window open at night and it can get a little cold.

Cheers

Corni

I don't know what a c-line switch is CandP.

Do you have any pictures or diagrams i could look at please.?

Cheers

Corni

very easy to fit.find a point of entry for the wire just behind the tv and into a bed box.fit 3 mtrs of cable to the socket.drill hole the size of cable through into the bed box.(check for any obstructions first) .feed cable through,mark the fixing holes with black marker.pull away and drill very thin tiny holes to take the screws.use a good sealer and cover the rear of the socket all round the edge.screw socket down,do not over do this as you can make the holes to big.trim ex sealer and the fit a plug on the inside.,job done. if new ask first as the warranty could become void by drilling.

http://www.thecaravanshop.co.uk/aerials-masts-tv-s/external-tv-sockets/external-tv-antenna-satellite-socket/prod_786.html

I have used one of the sockets illustrated by Michael above. I was a bit uncertain about drilling through the side of my van so I put it in side locker on the nearside of the van and this works OK. I leave the satellite cable attached and coil it up in the locker when not in use. This solution might not be ideal for everyone but it works for me.

David

there is certainly plenty of variety. i think i'd be better off going through a locker because i wouldn't trust myself with the external shell of the caravan.

would it hurt the external locker door that goes under the bed if i just run the arial wire in it and shut the door?  

i wouldn't have to go to these lengths but the built in arial that is with the caravan doesn't seem to work. the fixings are in the wardrobe and i've tried every permutation with the on-off & sockets but nothing seems to work.

cheers    

would it hurt the external locker door that goes under the bed if i just run the arial wire in it and shut the door?  

yes any depression in the door rubber can cause a leak.better to fit an external one and go through an air vent in the floor.