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20/3/2008 at 10:22pm
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Can anyone tell me the answers to the following 2 questions to do with status aerials.

1. Ours is a retro-fit. The base is secure but it does seem to flex the roof panel if you try to move it. It also seem to be able to move freely between the base and the aerial disc. Is tis all normal.

2. we never use it. Is it a problem to remove the top bit and just leave the base or would this be a problem.

Thanks a lot

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20/3/2008 at 10:36pm
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You can buy from Status a plug that fits into the opening left once you remove the top part of the aerial. We have removed the circular dish and used one of the plugs, with a thin coat of sealant to bed it in, although this may not be strictly necessary.

As to the movement, ours came as standard and doesn't move at all.

Hope this helps.


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21/3/2008 at 2:20pm
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Thanks dadster

Just googled it and Ive ordered the plug. we have never used the aerial anyway so i`ll just keep it until I sell the caravan.

Thanks for your help



21/3/2008 at 3:06pm
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If the aerial was a retro fit the hole cut by whoever fitted it may not be the same size as the plug.
I would remove the aerial first and see what was behind it.
You can always temp seal the hole.


21/3/2008 at 3:34pm
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There are some allen bolts on the stalk of the aerial which have come loose - the dish shouldnt move easily. Tighten em up!

I would fit a new one - they arent dear - it wont be the hole just a bad fit. The hole either is big enough or you would get leaks.

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Thanks all

I will try both . It certainly doesnt leak.

Thanks



21/3/2008 at 6:11pm
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Dont be afraid to get on a ladder and remove it - its very easy and cant be put back wrong.

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