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05-01-2012, 11:23 PM
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Small Metal Plate On Roof.
There is a small metal plate on the roof of a 2005 KSDP.
It is in the geographical center of the roof front to rear and left to right.
It looks to be original because of the caulking and there is nothing in the ceiling below the plate.
Question, What is it?
Still learning about the coach.
Dwight
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05-01-2012, 11:27 PM
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On ours it's covering the wiring for solar power input, could also be for a satellite dish, although that's usually further forward.
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05-01-2012, 11:35 PM
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Some RVers put a metal plate on the roof using caulk so that a magnetic satellite radio antenna will stick.
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05-02-2012, 12:52 AM
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Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Its for the satellite dish.
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05-03-2012, 08:02 AM
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Dwight: I have the same panel exactly as you describe. It is the optional solar wiring installed by Newmar. I had solar panels installed by my dealer and they ran all new wiring claiming the wiring pre-installed was too small.
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05-03-2012, 08:09 PM
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Mine is for the satellite wiring. I know, I have had it off.
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05-04-2012, 11:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beowulf2
There is a small metal plate on the roof of a 2005 KSDP.
It is in the geographical center of the roof front to rear and left to right.
It looks to be original because of the caulking and there is nothing in the ceiling below the plate.
Question, What is it?
Still learning about the coach.
Dwight
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I have the same coach and same metal plate. Until I read this thread, I thought it was the port for in-flight refueling. (weak attempt at humor. It's Friday and I'm feeling it.)
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05-04-2012, 01:47 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCRET
I thought it was the port for in-flight refueling. (weak attempt at humor. It's Friday and I'm feeling it.)
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I'd pay to see that! 
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05-04-2012, 05:36 PM
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Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Maybe we can introduce a new option. 
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05-04-2012, 07:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by USMCRET
I have the same coach and same metal plate. Until I read this thread, I thought it was the port for in-flight refueling. (weak attempt at humor. It's Friday and I'm feeling it.)
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Gee, I was going to suggest the place to insert the wind-up key. I bet it would improve mileage! 
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10-24-2012, 09:30 PM
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how about it being the wiring for a 3rd roof air.. this alum plate about 3 or 4 inch sq .. is centered between the 2 airs ,, have seen coaches with 3 air cond.. and in that same spot ,, Sat ant. installed from fact ,, are forward.. don't believe fact. ever prept.. for solar large pnls.... JMHO
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10-24-2012, 09:42 PM
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Alien spacecraft docking port. 
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10-25-2012, 07:52 AM
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It's definitely where the satellite TV coax is........ or should be.
Solar prewire in not standard on Newmars.
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Originally Posted by Tony D
how about it being the wiring for a 3rd roof air.. this alum plate about 3 or 4 inch sq .. is centered between the 2 airs ,, have seen coaches with 3 air cond.. and in that same spot ,, Sat ant. installed from fact ,, are forward.. don't believe fact. ever prept.. for solar large pnls.... JMHO
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10-25-2012, 11:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Route 66
It's definitely where the satellite TV coax is........ or should be.
Solar prewire in not standard on Newmars.
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I have a similar plate on my 2008 Kountry Aire 5th wheel, and I have always thought that it is for solar prewire that I ordered as a Newmar option on our unit at that time. At least that's what the dealer told me when I took delivery of our Kountry Aire.
Does Newmar have the info on this if you gave them the serial number?
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