Hi all -- I have an '08 Cambria 26'. I want to install a CB but am at a loss where to install it, and what kind to use. There is no exposed steel over the cab - it has a fiberglas wind deflector, so magnetic mounts appear out. What do I do? thanks
Here is a nice web site to get info for CBers http://www.firestik.com they have a lot of good info for the no ground plane antena .
I used the side mount and installed over the drivers side door Model: LG3-M2-? w/3ft antenna $50.99 (MSRP*)Model: LG4-M2-? w/4ft antenna $52.99 (MSRP*) *MSRP (Manufactures Suggested Retail Price) in U.S. Dollars
Hope this helps
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2003 Itasca Suncruiser 35u - Workhorse W22, Henderson SuperSteer Rear Trac Bar, TST truck tire press and temp mon sys. Toad = 2008 Grand Cherokee , with Brake Buddy
You'll need the NGP (No Ground Plane) type of antenna - like the FireStik NGP models. No place to mag mount means no steel (ground plane) for the antenna to reflect off of means no talkie only listen. The NGP antennas solve this fiberglass problem. Good luck!
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Firestick has my vote. Used a lmG4 a door mount and brought the coax in thru my drivers door window and used some weather seal to close the crack. A little of the Rube Goldberg in me came out,, but I have a swr of 1.5 Good Luck
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Hi all -- I have an '08 Cambria 26'. I want to install a CB but am at a loss where to install it, and what kind to use. There is no exposed steel over the cab - it has a fiberglas wind deflector, so magnetic mounts appear out. What do I do? thanks
I have a 06 Cambria and in the same boat. I wonder if one could drill through the mirror support arms and install a firestick. The mirror arms on mine are wide and thick and I imagine they are fiberglass over a steel rod. Any one tried this method? . I don't know of any clamps that are big enough to go around the arm. Sure welcome all input
The bottom line is that I purchased the external speaker so I could plug in the headset. I am the only one that needs to hear what is being said.
The Firestik no ground plane antenna kit does not come with a mount. Purchase the mount of your choice, from Firestik. The antenna kit chosen should have a top loaded antenna.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
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The bottom line is that I purchased the external speaker so I could plug in the headset. I am the only one that needs to hear what is being said.
The Firestik no ground plane antenna kit does not come with a mount. Purchase the mount of your choice, from Firestik. The antenna kit chosen should have a top loaded antenna.
Thanks GARY KD: Some great pictures and ideas. One suggestion, those type bungees you are using are no good at all. They weather and come apart in a very short time. I would go with trucker quality. Been there done that.