Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 02-27-2021, 01:11 AM   #1
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 62
Mounting a mast to sidewall

I want to mount a telescoping mast to a side or rear wall (for wifi and lightweight ham radio antennas). I do not have a ladder, and as I recall WI told me there were no wood inserts in the back wall. The wood inserts on the side wall (for a TV) are under the awning.

My thought is to use 3/8" thru bolts on the back wall through the aluminum studs, with backing plates at least 2x2" on both the outside and inside walls.


Anyone done anything like this or have suggestions?
orangeminnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2021, 03:27 AM   #2
Winnebago Master
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Branson MO area
Posts: 667
In my past coach I installed a cb antenna bracket much the same way you are talking about. I drilled a center hole for the cable, the bracket itself had four bolts that I drilled through the coach wall. I got a metal plate that would cover the four bolt holes this spread out the foot print. To finish off the inside I went and got one of those 4x4 fence post covers to cover the bolt ends. I however only had the weight of the bracket and 4 ft antenna so was not concerned about going through the metal studs.

Good Luck safe travels
__________________
07 Meridian 36G
Roadmaster tow dolly
Great Wife!! & Max the Frisbee chasing dog.
be happy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2021, 04:55 PM   #3
Winnie-Wise
 
Fred 2106DS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: South Central, Pennsylvania
Posts: 443
Blog Entries: 3
Quote:
Originally Posted by orangeminnie View Post
I want to mount a telescoping mast to a side or rear wall (for wifi and lightweight ham radio antennas). I do not have a ladder, and as I recall WI told me there were no wood inserts in the back wall. The wood inserts on the side wall (for a TV) are under the awning.

My thought is to use 3/8" thru bolts on the back wall through the aluminum studs, with backing plates at least 2x2" on both the outside and inside walls.


Anyone done anything like this or have suggestions?
I used one of these 16" suction cup grab bars and two hose clamps to attach a light weight telescoping flag pole to create a MIFI antenna. I suctioned the unit to the rear metal sidewall of our slide and ran the wires inside through the slide seal. It was a very secure and inexpensive setup for what I was experimenting with.
__________________
2016 Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS, 200Ah BB, 400w rooftop & 500w front cap solar
2020 Tundra SR5 DLCB TRD Off Road, 5.7L V8 w/6.5' bed & 38 gal. tank, 4.30 axle ratio
Blue Ox Sway Pro w/750# bars, wired RVS rear view camera, Renogy 20A DC/DC charger
Fred 2106DS is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2021, 10:56 AM   #4
Winnebago Owner
 
Gordiegaffer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: New Hudson, Michigan
Posts: 80
Check out thin no holes easy to set up and take down
https://www.amazon.com/TechnoRV-Suct...a-742369121427
__________________
Cathy and Gordie Connelly
2006 Winnebago Sightseer 29 R
GMC Terrain on a dolly FMCA # F461058
Gordiegaffer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-04-2021, 12:27 PM   #5
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 200
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gordiegaffer View Post
Check out thin no holes easy to set up and take down
https://www.amazon.com/TechnoRV-Suct...a-742369121427



I made two of these for about $24 in materials, buying the suction cups from Harbor Freight and worm drive bands from Home Depot. Used a Dremmel to carve out part of one handle to thread the worm-drive bands. I have two with a electrical PVC pipe as the mast, just long enough to put in the forward compartment of the RV. Omni-cell antenna attached to end.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-58-i...-lb-57500.html
__________________
2015 27RBDS
Fasttimes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2021, 04:40 PM   #6
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 52
This is what I use https://tweetys.com/flagpolebuddyandaccessories.aspx the buddipole system works great. They are available from buddipole or I also just found them at camping world. Did not compare prices. The pole is extendible and simply goes into the holder and "rotates" into the holder. I am using a MFJ Octopus antenna with it
n9wdq is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2021, 04:55 PM   #7
Winnebago Camper
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 13
Those are nice but he does not have a ladder.

Quote:
Originally Posted by orangeminnie View Post
I want to mount a telescoping mast to a side or rear wall (for wifi and lightweight ham radio antennas). I do not have a ladder,
bobcat66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2021, 05:22 PM   #8
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 62
Thank you all for the great suggestions! Winnebago got back, and sent us drawings of our rear wall. Apparently our 2015 1801FB Minnie TT uses wood studs for the front and rear walls, and there are three 2x4 wood inserts (1.5" deep x 3.5" tall x 18.25" wide) for a ladder. So we are now adding an aftermarket ladder and may use these inserts for mounting the mast right next to the ladder, also.
Attached Files
File Type: pdf 2015 1801fb rear wall.pdf (15.5 KB, 36 views)
orangeminnie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-07-2021, 06:55 PM   #9
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 52
They also have suction cup mounts which i might trust while parked
n9wdq is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2021, 08:22 PM   #10
Winnebago Camper
 
TDPerry's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 35
I'd look at mounting to the A-Frame front and using quick connects on the wiring. That way the mast and that associated wiring could be disconnected and carried inside without adding any load stress onto the body of the trailer. You could route the wiring underneath along the frame and then through the pass-through floor.
__________________
2018 Winnebago Winnie 2401RG
TDPerry is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Replacement Black Rubber Radio Antenna Mast mjurgen889 Tech | Toys and Gear 13 08-14-2016 02:54 PM
Mast length Ron & Dee General Maintenance and Repair 16 07-16-2013 07:42 PM
Small crack in sidewall bruceh General Maintenance and Repair 9 12-09-2008 01:27 PM
Seeking advice on repair of sidewall to roof seams – Caulk or Eternabond LK23 General Maintenance and Repair 19 02-25-2008 06:37 PM
Roof to Sidewall sealant, annual maintenance Florida Guy General Maintenance and Repair 8 02-23-2006 07:28 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:10 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.