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01-07-2007, 01:21 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cambria, Ca.
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I know I should have ordered it when I ordered the new rig, but does anyone know where the CB goes when it is factory installed. I have an'07 33V Voyage. Thanks
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Craig Heyne & Co-Pilot/Navigator Sharon. 2007 Voyage 33V W20. Brazel's Ultra Power Permormance kit. CAI, Reprogramming, plug wires, Steer-Safe, Suzuki Grand Vitara toad, two spoiled cats and a GPS set to infinity.
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01-07-2007, 01:21 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cambria, Ca.
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I know I should have ordered it when I ordered the new rig, but does anyone know where the CB goes when it is factory installed. I have an'07 33V Voyage. Thanks
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Craig Heyne & Co-Pilot/Navigator Sharon. 2007 Voyage 33V W20. Brazel's Ultra Power Permormance kit. CAI, Reprogramming, plug wires, Steer-Safe, Suzuki Grand Vitara toad, two spoiled cats and a GPS set to infinity.
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01-07-2007, 02:41 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Craig
I don't know where it would have been mounted at the factory, but when I added one to my coach I got a Cobra 75WST with all the controls in the mic. It plugs into a very small metal box that I mounted on the carpet covered metal wall to the left of the driver's feet. Works great not to have to look down somewhere to find the radio when you want to change channels, turn it on/off, etc.
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'03 Winnebago UA 40e TRADED OFF JUL 2023 / '17 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad
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01-07-2007, 02:41 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Rochester NY
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There should be a plastic bag around your left foot while sitting in the pilot's seat. In the old days it would contain both an antenna connector and a 12V supply. For 2007 Winnebago no longer supplies the CB antenna.
You will have to install your own. You will need a 'no ground plane' CB antenna. Glass mount is probably the easiest to install. Available at Camping World or Radio Shack. If you desire better performance, google 'No Ground Plane CB Antenna' and you will find some choices. There is a brand called 'Firestik' which looks like it would provide good performance. Make sure it is tunable.
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Don
'07 Winnebago Journey 34H - CAT C7, Koni's, MCU's, SS Bell Crank, Safe-T-Plus
'07 HHR Toad, SMI AFO, Blue OX
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01-07-2007, 04:24 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Crossville, TN USA
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Go with a CB with all the controls in the mike. This is what I have also. Than you only have a little metal box to install in the drivers area out of site. Your MH should have a CB Antenna already installed.
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Tom & Bonnie
2008 Winnebago Aspect 29H
A Class C Not a B+
2010 Ford Flex
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01-07-2007, 05:35 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
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The CB they are talking about the all in one. If you have CB ant on roof it will be metal rod into a spring loaded mount, all you have to do is find ant lead and 12v wires in plastic bag under dash, thats if you have one, good luck.
The metal connection box is mounted under dash with velgro.
You saved yourself some big money putting it in yourself.
By the way welcome to the forum and the friendly Winnebago forum.
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01-08-2007, 10:40 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Cambria, Ca.
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Thank's all. I found out today that Winnie doesn't do factory CB installs, just the wiring. Is Firestick a good antennae?
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Craig Heyne & Co-Pilot/Navigator Sharon. 2007 Voyage 33V W20. Brazel's Ultra Power Permormance kit. CAI, Reprogramming, plug wires, Steer-Safe, Suzuki Grand Vitara toad, two spoiled cats and a GPS set to infinity.
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02-05-2007, 09:25 PM
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Winnie-Wise
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: N Id
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I too am looking for information but for a 2006 Class C (25F). I don't believe there is any wiring or such from the factory for a CB.
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Jerry J.
2008 Winnebago Vectra 40TD
2017 Lincoln MKX
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02-06-2007, 09:37 AM
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Winnebago Master
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Jerry
On a Class C, I wouldn't be surprised at no CB wiring, but there may be an antenna wire somewhere even if there is no antenna. If you don't find any reference to CB wiring in your manual, I would call Winnebago Owner Relations at 800-537-1885 and ask them. You may need the s/n of your rig for their reference.
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'03 Winnebago UA 40e TRADED OFF JUL 2023 / '17 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad
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02-06-2007, 05:06 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Northern Oklahoma
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Just as well Winnebago stopped installing the CB antenna, I've been trying for 2 years to figure out how to get my SWR reading down anywheres near 3:1 instead of being up around 8:1. I've moved the adjusting rings from top to bottom 1 turn at at time and it just never changes. I have the CB mounted but afraid to use it because of the high SWR reading, and haven't decided yet to go drilling holes for a different antenna.
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2004 Meridian 36G
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02-06-2007, 05:19 PM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Conway, SC
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Is the actual case of the radio grounded? With the roof mount you only have a ground thru the shield of the coax, if not grounded to the chassis you will read high both 1 and 40
If you want to move antenna try to mount on the channel the topper anchors on the coach, make a bracket, use 8/32 short bolts to hold and the nuts in the channel works well and is grounded to coach, no holes to drill. Mine runs 1.2 and 1.6 SWR on 2 foot F/G Radio Shack antenna
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02-06-2007, 06:52 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2002
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I got the SWR on my OEM antenna into the marginal but acceptable range by getting the rings as high I could force them to go. I've wondered if I could find a replacement I could put on without breaking the seal on the OEM one ...mine has a spring and hinged section at the bottom ...but guess there is no way of disconnecting and reconnecting the cable at that end.
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'03 Winnebago UA 40e TRADED OFF JUL 2023 / '17 Jeep Grand Cherokee toad
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02-07-2007, 01:48 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: On the Road Westward
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You should also be able to help with the SWR by raising or lowerering the antenna whip itself. On mine there is an allen screw. Loosen this and the physical length of the whip can be changed. You may have to spray a little WD-40 in the hole to help get it started.
I've gotten mine down to close to 2 to 1 by adjusting the whip length along with moving the rings.
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