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Old 07-15-2021, 08:12 PM   #1
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Ways to get mobile satellite cable into motorhome

Never had a mobile satellite antenna before and was wondering how different classA motorhome owners get the cable into the interior. Thank you.
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Old 07-15-2021, 08:25 PM   #2
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Depends on the coach. Some have a cable input that's prepped for satellite usage. If the cable input is split to multiple TVs, it won't work, but some have it where the cable input can be disconnected at the main TV and used for satellite input.

We ran dedicated cables in our motorhomes. I would run a dedicated coax from the basement compartment to the TV cabinet and either put a faceplate with a barrel connector or just leave the cable long enough to reach the typical dish spot. Then I would coil it up in the storage compartment when not in use. The route from the basement compartment to the TV cabinet will be different for every RV. Getting from outside to inside has, unfortunately, never been a problem. There are lots of holes in most RVs. Look for where other wires or plumbing go into or out of the RV. There will be something. Worst case, you can drill a hole, but I've never had to.
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Old 07-15-2021, 08:27 PM   #3
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Our 2019 Tiffin Open Road has a “Tripod” connection in the wet bay to connect the portable/mobil antenna and an A/B switch inside to distribute that signal.
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Mine go through the back of the front fiberglass.
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My original configuration for terrestrial cable TV was an exterior coax connection to a switch box near the front TV to send CG analog cable to the TVs and VCR. No splitters or such in the run. The button box and VCR have since been removed and the coach set up for digital TV and DVD player. The coax is now dedicated for the satellite receiver to carry out antenna connection. Even if the CG has cable I'll still use the subscription sat service.
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I see a lot of cables for portable units passed through the slide out seals.
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Old 07-16-2021, 08:52 PM   #8
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Wats to get mobile satellite cable into motorhome

Thanks to all who responded. I'm thinking about each suggestion.
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Old 07-16-2021, 09:09 PM   #9
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In my discovery 40 G I snaked a coax from the battery bay into the cabinet in the bedroom and that’s where I was able to attach to one receiver box. The front receiver box was connected with a coax I’d slip thru the slide for the kitchen slide. Every coach is different. Just follow the paths the ants and mice use to get in your coach.
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Old 07-16-2021, 11:22 PM   #10
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We used a portable satellite dish for several years. What worked perfect for my situation was to drill a hole up through the floor right above the front right tire. Made sure to come up right next to the wall and under the dash so that the coax wouldn't be seen. Ran the cable up through the window trim that went from the dash up to the overhead cabinet where the tv is mounted.

Underneath, left about two foot of the coax with male connector that was easy to connect to the dish's cable via a barrel female connector. There just happens to be a crossmember near that I am able to store that end in when not in use. Of course I made sure to seal around the coax where it goes through the hole. Nice clean install with none of the coax showing.
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Old 07-17-2021, 05:36 AM   #11
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Wish there was more info on sat installs. I have a Fleetwood 2021 flair and is prepped for,sat tv. Are most install their antenna on the roof or ground mount. And which of the 3 TVs get connected. Out dish only does 2.
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