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Mewin · 02-26-2015, 12:02 PM

Anybody got a solution for fitting satellite box in the box above drivers head. Thinking I need to build a shelf above the other electronics to put the direct tv genie on. Would like to be able to remove and install easily. Taking delivery of our Dutchstar at national indoor rv center. Will try to figure out how to post picture here later. Thanks

"007" · 02-26-2015, 01:15 PM

Welcome to the forum and irv2.
Here is a thread by PDR John that should help you out plus here is another one.
These links can be found in QT's # 3 in his Mod Section.
Here is a Brochure and Owners Guide for you.
Below in my signature you will find links to many more for your coach.
Congrats and welcome to the Newmar family enjoy the forums and safe travels.

PDR John · 02-26-2015, 03:50 PM

To be able to remove and put back in quickly, a shelf is your best bet.

I separated the stack and put our receiver in the middle. It doesn't get removed.

Dutch Star Don · 02-26-2015, 05:11 PM

Rather than thinking outside the box

. Start thinking about high in the box. On mine, the entertainment center is on the bottom, then the DirecTv box, and then the DVD player. I didn't want to stack anymore equipment on top of each other, so I made a tin bracket for the Windegard antenna control. I made it 2" wide and so that it fit around the under side of the box, up the sides and then flared outward so I could screw it to the roof.

You could bend a nice piece of aluminum, 10" wide, similar to what I did and screw it to the roof. A shelf is fine, but wood usually takes up much needed space. Paint the aluminum a tan color and install. If you intend to remove the DirecTv box when not in use, make sure you leave enough cable to pull it way out so you can easily disconnect it. Once you get the cabling figured out, tie wrap it together and anchor it so when you pull the unit out, you're not disrupting the cables.

BattChief · 02-26-2015, 06:26 PM

I put the genie in the bedroom, and use a genie mini above the drivers seat. Like PDR John, I also built a shelf dividing the a/v cabinet. Are you picking up in Lewisville or Atlanta? Picked ours up in Lewisville a year ago TODAY!

Mewin · 02-26-2015, 08:20 PM

Thanks all, great suggestions. Picked it up in Lewisville. Will give it some thought but right now got to keep her from freezing tonight and try to get south tomorrow. Brought her home to Antlers OK. today, and thought we could get her loaded up and south bound but by the looks of the weather forecast think I should study up on winterizing it.