CB antenna cable?

[Wannabe]

Anyone know where my antenna cable is stored on my unit? I would like to install a CB and know I have the antenna, but don't know where to look for the coiled (I assume) cable. Thanks for any help!

[Leary54]

What kind of mh do u have?

[BpK9Miami]

Cables from the roof are typicially run into an overhead access point from the roof, then either into the back of the overhead cabinet directly, or as often, run down through one of the windshield pillars to the under dash area. If it was me, I'd check the post pillars if it's not obvious in the cabinet.

[wb6epp]

Mine on my91 Monaco is in the left ahnd kick panel drivers compartment. Also the CB is back there, but not working. So I am going to replace it with one I have and also relocate it as the one that is there has the controls in the mic.
Hope this helps you.
Happy Motoring, drive safe!!
ron

[Wannabe]

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Originally Posted by Leary54 What kind of mh do u have?

I was hoping that my signature in bold would be enough???

Also hoping that someone with a Monaco or HR would have a similar setup.

[mr300ce]

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Originally Posted by Leary54 What kind of mh do u have?

Just read his signature.

[texnet]

Typically the Cell cable and the CB cable are coiled up behind the dash. My coach already had a CB installed so didn't need to look for that cable. The cell antenna was coiled up behind the gauges and was visible from the top dash access panel

[Leary54]

Ok I learned something new today about people's motorhomes thanks

[Diplomat Don]

Wannabe......If you have the panel on the dash over the instrument panel, remove it and search for the cable. It should be bundled with a 12 volt and ground wire. Mine was a bear to find in the mess of wires. If not there, look under the dash on the driver's side and lastly, the side panel near your left knee.

[nodine]

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Originally Posted by Diplomat Don Wannabe......If you have the panel on the dash over the instrument panel, remove it and search for the cable. It should be bundled with a 12 volt and ground wire. Mine was a bear to find in the mess of wires. If not there, look under the dash on the driver's side and lastly, the side panel near your left knee.

Agree with Don. It should come down the left post between the windshield and the drivers window.

Bob

[itdave]

Unless Monaco did something to improve the performance of the CB antenna over what I had in my 06 even if you find the cable don't expect to get much range on the CB. My original antenna let me send and receive only about . 5 to 1 mile. I had a new antenna installed that is bolted to the A-Pillar on the drivers side. They drilled a hole next to the antenna mount and ran the cable down the channel on that side and brought it out under the left side of the dash. The new antenna increased my range to at least 5 miles.

[retiredmsgt2]

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Originally Posted by nodine Agree with Don. It should come down the left post between the windshield and the drivers window. Bob

Just finished replacing a cb cable on my 2003 Safari Cheetah. Previous owner took original cb and cut the cable. Anyway, cable does run from the antenna, down the left post. Only had to remove three screws to get the cover off the post. Be careful not to disturb any of the other wiring if you have to route another cable. Installed my new cb just left of the driver's seat on the wall under the transmission/leveler controls. This panel had four screws, and the area had plenty of room to encase all of the cable and wiring.

[bucks2]

On my 07 Beaver the CB antenna wire was coiled up in the left kick panel. 4 screws to take it off. Factory antenna could not be tuned to work. We replaced with Firestick for no ground plane applications on left side of cab, A pillar. (someone up a few posts did exactly the same) Works great now.

Power wires are in the bundle above your left foot. If your coach is like mine, all the wires are white and the purpose is printed on each wire. Mine say CB+ and CB-, or something to that effect. When you see them you'll know it.

Ken