Installing King Dome

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Hey all,
I'm hoping to install the satellite dish soon, which I'll be centering on the roof of the trailer. I'll have to run some cable across the roof prior to penetration. So, any recomendation on how to attach the cable to the roof, and recomendations on sealer for the penetration point?

Thanks

[diirk]

Hey all,
I'm hoping to install the satellite dish soon, which I'll be centering on the roof of the trailer. I'll have to run some cable across the roof prior to penetration. So, any recomendation on how to attach the cable to the roof, and recomendations on sealer for the penetration point?

Thanks

[WWFan]

Eric:

When I put mine up, I just put the penetration point about 3" from where it comes out of the dome into the coach. I'm assuming you'll be running to the side just above the TV spot? If so, you might try the railing they use for rope lighting that has sticky back to get the cable across the roof, and then use the KoolSeal (can get it @ Home Debit, but make sure you get the putty instead of the coating).

You should be all set...very easy!

Sean

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Well, I got the dome mounted on Sunday. No real issues there. I ran the cables about 8' across the roof of the trailer to the penetration point that drops the cables right into the cabinet where the TV sits. I'm going to attach the cables to the roof using Wiremold and place a Winegard Cable Entry Plate over the hole for added weather protection. I still haven't done the inside wiring, but I'll be duplicating Wes's setup for maximum flexability.

[Jamman]

All this talk about penetration has me wondering... (get your mind out of the gutter) how did you go about it? Were you able to determine the location of any wiring in the roof before hand? I would have to throw back a couple of shots of Yeager before I worked up the guts to "penetrate" the roof...

Oh, and I'll be parking next to you from here on out. I have a 50 foot length of cable that should work..

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Yeah, I hesitated to use penetrate to describe the action, but it was the best choice, and my personal preference.

Anyhow, from inside the cabinet I used a 1" holesaw to cut into the ceiling, very carefully. There were wires above but as I said, carefully. I then pushed them out of the way and used a 1/2" (5/8" was recommended) bit to drill through the roof. Then I pushed the wires through from the top and pulled them through the ceiling with some needle nose pliers. I then filled the hole in with a large amount of roof sealant. I will add on the cable entry plate when it comes in.

[WWFan]

Eric:

Good job!! Sounds like you've done just about the best that you can do! Good find on that Winegard plate!

I see all this talk about penetration is getting 'ol Jay hot & bothered....let's just hope we don't find him taking care of himself on your hitch at Rasor! We don't need anymore "Film @ 11"!!!

Sean

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My truck should be safe, it is a Dodge after all. Jay wouldn't step off on his Ford like that. Now your truck on the other hand......

[WWFan]

Yikes! Hummmm...guess I'm just gonna have to get that chastity belt for it...

So you done with the project? Pix? 'Film @ 10'?

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Well, got the dome wired up and operational. I'm using Dish Network. Anyone have issues switching between 110 & 119? I looks like I have to go through the setup every time I change SAT's. True? Fortunately, most of the channels we watch are on 119.
I still have to wire in the A/V switch. I just made the power cable, so I'll try it out this week. While ripping apart the wiring, I also hardwired in a 400x inverter. It's a temp fix to allow us to run the Sat receiver without the generator.

[WWFan]

Eric:

I helped my best friend install his dish on his coach about a year ago and he has Dish...I walked away so frustrated with trying to change channels and satellites, I cudda spit. Fortunately, the 9630 can memorize two locations, but you'll need to load them up front and with the touch of a couple of buttons, switch satellites. Either that, or move to DirecTV- but don't try to go HD AND TIVO with them just yet!

Sean