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07-02-2018, 03:17 PM
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Mounting Antenna to Isata 3 Roof
I am getting ready to mount a few antennas on my roof (Weboost & Wifiranger). Just curious on the roof construction - obviously it is one piece of fiberglass, so I assume it also has plywood backing? Also- does anyone know the spacing of the aluminum trusses?
Just wanted some clarification before I start running stainless steel screws in the roof. I am thinking of using 1 1/4" length screws - please let me know if that length will be adequate. thanks
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07-02-2018, 07:08 PM
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Mount the antenna to a piece of 1/4 white starboard and counter sink the screws. then simply use 5200 adhesive to secure it to the roof. No holes and very secure.
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07-02-2018, 07:59 PM
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I just used 5200 to attach my solar panels,
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07-02-2018, 08:29 PM
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Not sure about the wifi ranger but depending on the weeboost antenna, it will need a ground plain. I "glued" a steel sheet to the roof for the plain, does not have to be much.
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07-03-2018, 07:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Not sure about the wifi ranger but depending on the weeboost antenna, it will need a ground plain. I "glued" a steel sheet to the roof for the plain, does not have to be much.
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These antennas do not require a ground plane.
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07-03-2018, 01:58 PM
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If you were only going to install one, would you go with the WeBoost? Getting a cell signal with data service is more important to me than Wi-Fi boost, especially when the Wi-Fi in RV parks is weak to begin with.
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07-03-2018, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by milkman55
If you were only going to install one, would you go with the WeBoost? Getting a cell signal with data service is more important to me than Wi-Fi boost, especially when the Wi-Fi in RV parks is weak to begin with.
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I agree - however I need every option to be open, as I work from our RV when we are on the road.
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07-03-2018, 02:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Webefine
I just used 5200 to attach my solar panels,
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what is "5200"?
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07-03-2018, 03:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sseaner
These antennas do not require a ground plane.
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X2, mine works fine just through the fiberglass.
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07-03-2018, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by papazeus
I am getting ready to mount a few antennas on my roof (Weboost & Wifiranger). Just curious on the roof construction - obviously it is one piece of fiberglass, so I assume it also has plywood backing? Also- does anyone know the spacing of the aluminum trusses?
Just wanted some clarification before I start running stainless steel screws in the roof. I am thinking of using 1 1/4" length screws - please let me know if that length will be adequate. thanks
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I contacted Dynamax about my 2016 and they were nice enough to send me this blueprint. Don't know if a 2019 would be the same.
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07-03-2018, 04:00 PM
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5200 is a 3M sealant/adhesive. West marine or Home Depot stock it.
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07-03-2018, 06:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlmay12
I contacted Dynamax about my 2016 and they were nice enough to send me this blueprint. Don't know if a 2019 would be the same.
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Thank you!
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07-04-2018, 06:14 AM
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5200 cures with moisture , so wet down the area after installing , and for the next week or so.
It does NOT cure rapidly.
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