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Old 01-08-2012, 11:33 AM   #10
USA in a Chevrolet
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Originally Posted by Motor31
Good luck with that one USA. If drv did not install the antenna there is no guaranty that they ran the cable to the normal (for them) location to install the antenna. The cable may simply be coiled up at the end of the roof under the cap. Do not forget there may also need to be power wires for the antenna depending on what kind you want to install. If it is a self seeking unit it needs 12 volts. Same for even the crank up unit with the signal amplifier like the bat wing unit.

You really don't want to be cutting holes in the roof looking for wiring. Asking the factory for a wiring diagram won't help because drv does not use them.

With drv it is better to let them do the antenna installation than try to save a few bucks doing it yourself.
Thanks for the info. I have been to DRV factory twice & got good service. However, I am a 1000 miles away now near Tampa & have lousy tv reception. I plan on going to Tampa RV show next week & buy a satellite system. I thought I read somewhere that the cables run up through a roof vent. Have you heard that?
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