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orpco · 03-19-2023, 10:52 AM

I’m trying to set up a tripod satellite for a 21 ventana. The tripod connections are in the electrical chord bay. I assume there is an a/b switch somewhere but have not been able to locate it. I can’t find it in the driver overhead or entertainment cabinets. I normally use the roof top antenna connected to the main connection in the entertainment cabinet. There are 2 other connection labeled aux and ground mount. I’m not sure if they are used for the tripod satellite or not. Any thoughts on how to complete the set up for the tripod are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

ThunderRidge · 03-20-2023, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by orpco

I’m trying to set up a tripod satellite for a 21 ventana. The tripod connections are in the electrical chord bay. I assume there is an a/b switch somewhere but have not been able to locate it. I can’t find it in the driver overhead or entertainment cabinets. I normally use the roof top antenna connected to the main connection in the entertainment cabinet. There are 2 other connection labeled aux and ground mount. I’m not sure if they are used for the tripod satellite or not. Any thoughts on how to complete the set up for the tripod are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

My A/B switch is in my bay just forward of the passenger side tag axle. It did not come with the coach, the dealer installed the switch, and an additional co-ax connection for the tripod, which was installed in the cord reel bay where the cable also comes in. The installer tapped into the satellite feed to install the switch. I don’t believe the A/B switch is standard on most coaches. Without the A/B switch you can’t use the other connections for satellite. I have never seen a connection labeled ground mount, perhaps that may go to the tripod.

orpco · 03-20-2023, 11:23 AM

An update just in case someone else has this issue. I talked to newmar customer service this morning. The ground mount connection in the living room and bedroom cabinets hook directly into the receiver. This is the signal from the tripod satellite. There is no a/b switch. If you only have one receiver ( living room) connect the aux and bedroom connections in the living room cabinet with short coaxial cable.