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03-15-2014, 09:30 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 2
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Maximum Omni Directional TV Antenna
We recently purchased a new Crossroads, Hill Country series RV. The rooftop antenna is an Omni Directional TV Antenna. We were camped approximately 45 miles from San Antonio, Texas and had no reception. I made sure the booster switch was on and did a scan for channels.
My question is. Has anyone else had problems with the stationary Omni Directional TV Antennas?
The antenna on our old rv was from Winegard and we were always able to get reception from 4 to 8 stations.
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03-15-2014, 10:00 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: ohio
Posts: 356
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The omni directional antennas don't do well at all. I am always thinking about other options.
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hondavalk
2008 Tundra 5.7L
2013 ST29SS
Reese DC
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03-15-2014, 03:16 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 37
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Mine doesn't work as good as my old crank-up antenna. Someday hope to find something better.
Bill
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03-15-2014, 03:22 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
Posts: 1,811
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Is that the fixed round one that kinda looks like the Starship Enterprise? If so, I am not that impressed with mine also.
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Tim
13 ST25RB
08 F-250 SC 6.8L XLT 4x4
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03-15-2014, 05:02 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MS
Posts: 2,746
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Check on Amazon, I think Jack has a replacement for that on also
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Frank and Janet Henn
2000 Monoco Lapalma
being pushed by a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Traveling with Rainbow the wonder dog and now with Sunshine the rescue Schnauzer.
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03-15-2014, 06:31 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: TX
Posts: 2
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I think I might have to upgrade my Directv.
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03-15-2014, 09:26 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 87
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They are terrible unless you are really close and I mean really close to the source. 45 miles might pick it up, but won't hold it. Unfortunately, we have a limb go through out roof and had roof replaced and while they were at it, had they replace that piece of crap with the Jack antennae. With as many people on here who recommend that, you would think someone from Crossroads would take the hint and make it standard. Have not been able to try it out yet, but another local dealer said they have installed many and have had not one complaint.
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Steve, Lenise, & Emilie
2006 Nissan Titan
2013 Sunset Trail 31BH
Equalizer Hitch
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03-16-2014, 11:31 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,012
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My 2011 Crossroads had the piece of junk flat dish. My 2013 that I now have has the Wingard batwing antenna, Crossroads did listen and learn. At least on the Cruisers.
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Clif and Millie
Ozzie (half a dog tall & 2 dogs long)
Mabank, TX
2009 Ford Lariat F350 SRW CC Diesel
2013 Cruiser CF305SK Patriot Edition
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03-16-2014, 11:40 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Mn
Posts: 548
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My 2011 CR Cruiser 31 RK had the same unit and I had it replaced before we took delivery.
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Lee & Jane and Black Lab Zoey
2008 Ford F250 CC Lariat 6.8L
2011 Crossroads Cruiser 31RK
Faribault MN
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03-16-2014, 01:59 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Winchester, ON
Posts: 1,177
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We have the same problem. We did not go with a Jack antenna because of the cost and having to get it installed is probably costly. We winter in Florida so we bought an antenna for $50 at the flea market and attached it to the ladder with a pole and clamps we bought at Lowe's. It works great and cost little, but we have to take it down when we leave. On the road we are not in need of TV reception as we are busy with other things. If we wanted better reception on the road we would probably consider a Tailgater with Dish Network and get a lot more programming, but then you are also looking at an ongoing cost.
I have attached a picture. You can see the antenna sticking out at the back of the unit. It's the one on the right and looks like it is coming from the middle of the awning.
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2015 F250 Super Duty diesel
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03-16-2014, 04:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,715
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I had a crank-up Winegard on the TT I used to have, and I liked it. It worked very well. I have the omni-directional batwing on my SF270BH. A Jack would be useless for me because the antenna is in the living room area, and I would need a step ladder to aim it. Hopefully someone will come out with a roof mounted antenna that is motor driven for 5th wheels.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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03-17-2014, 09:27 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 87
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Mine works just fine. Never had a problem. Reception great for both indoor/outdoor TV sets.
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2015 ST32RL
2013 Silverado 2500 HD
Duramax HD 6.6L Diesel
Allison Transmission
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03-18-2014, 08:22 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Rockport, TX
Posts: 419
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http://www.winegard.com/kbase/upload...0Operation.pdf I was afraid to look at the price!
Quote:
Originally Posted by DavisK
I had a crank-up Winegard on the TT I used to have, and I liked it. It worked very well. I have the omni-directional batwing on my SF270BH. A Jack would be useless for me because the antenna is in the living room area, and I would need a step ladder to aim it. Hopefully someone will come out with a roof mounted antenna that is motor driven for 5th wheels.
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Will
2013 Chevy 3500HD
2012 Rushmore 38CK
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03-18-2014, 08:59 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VA
Posts: 1,715
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I'll check into that.
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2013 Silverado 2500HD LTZ CC 6.6L Duramax Diesel
2023 Rockwood 2445WS
Buster, miniature Dachshund
2023: 9 trips, 48 nights in 12 states, 2 provinces, 8120 miles
2022: 3 trips, 18 nights in 4 states, 2352 miles
2019: 7 trips, 43 nights in 6 states, 5336 miles
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