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03-16-2015, 07:17 PM
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siriusxm help please
Took our first trip in our new 2860ds this weekend. only real problem was the sirus signal through the jenson radio. The signal would cut in and out repeatedly about 10 times per minute. The small box shape antenna is mounted on the dash next to the windshield, but i have read that it has to be on the roof. is this correct? i would presume that on the dash was ok if thats how the camper came. But installation instructions from sirus says it has to be on roof. Any advice, thanks
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03-16-2015, 07:21 PM
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Sirus is right.Put it on the roof-they'll catch a good signal and make good radio.
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03-16-2015, 07:31 PM
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The roof would be perfect......but you can get away putting it anywhere as long as it has a very clear view of the southern sky. My antenna in my pop up is by the door......if it is facing south...reception is fine. If not, I temporarily place it on the roof.
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03-16-2015, 07:34 PM
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Location: Lexington, Kentucky
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Placing it on the roof gives you a wider view of the sky while sitting on the dash you probably are only catching the very edge of the signal as the roof is blocking much of the sky from the point of view of the antenna. Any obstruction will reduce/interrupt the satellite signal and it takes a brief time to acquire again each time the signal is lost. In our car, with the antenna mounted in a clear location on the roof we lose signal passing under most overpasses...
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03-16-2015, 07:47 PM
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Location: Bristol, IN
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It is on the roof. The antenna on the dash is for the GPS. Check the roof, make sure it does't have sealant on them like another user here.
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03-16-2015, 08:02 PM
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thanks for replys, i must be looking at the wrong one then, i will check the roof tomorrow, other than that had a great time. love the new camper. they have moved on a long way from our previous 2003 model.
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03-16-2015, 08:13 PM
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thank you, just went and had a look tonight. found about 1/3 of the antenna was covered in silicon. hopefully this was an easy fix.
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03-17-2015, 06:36 PM
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We subscribe to Sirusxm on our Jensen radio in our 2014 3010DS and never had a problem with reception. Just turn on the radio and listen. Now the GPS is a whole other issue!
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03-22-2015, 12:33 PM
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Puzzlme
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Alberta, Canada
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2013 Sunseeker 3010DS came with Magnadyne and is satellite ready. What do I have and what do I need to have installed so I can get the radio working?
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03-23-2015, 09:43 PM
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Commercial Member
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Location: Bristol, IN
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You need the tuner and antenna which plug into the back of the radio.
Just look on Amazon for the Sirius tuner and antenna...its SXV200 is what we install for the Jensen.
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03-23-2015, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
You need the tuner and antenna which plug into the back of the radio.
Just look on Amazon for the Sirius tuner and antenna...its SXV200 is what we install for the Jensen.
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Also available at Best Buy
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03-25-2015, 03:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Mohawk Valley of NY
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I too have a 2860DS, I put a magnetic mounted antenna on the front fender, about half way to the front, no drop outs.
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03-25-2015, 04:10 AM
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Just a member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Great White North
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gasgastwo
Took our first trip in our new 2860ds this weekend. only real problem was the sirus signal through the jenson radio. The signal would cut in and out repeatedly about 10 times per minute. The small box shape antenna is mounted on the dash next to the windshield, but i have read that it has to be on the roof. is this correct? i would presume that on the dash was ok if thats how the camper came. But installation instructions from sirus says it has to be on roof. Any advice, thanks
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Roof installation is ideal but you might also consider purchasing a home kit with a portable antenna. They are more sensitive than the roof mounted variety and will acquire good signal strength inside the RV and through the roof. Yes, you read that correctly. We have an integrated XM receiver with a roof top antenna that can be problematic due the low look angle required in this part of the country. Any trees to the south and we have no signal. However, our Sirius radio on a portable dock and with a portable antenna pointed through the roof of the RV, works just fine.
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03-25-2015, 05:58 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Orange Park Fl.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Puzzlme
2013 Sunseeker 3010DS came with Magnadyne and is satellite ready. What do I have and what do I need to have installed so I can get the radio working?
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I ran the antenna wire behind the door trim to the forward upper bunk area and used double back foam tape to attach it to the top of the TV. Works very well.
The antenna can also be place under the upper bunk mattress, all the way to the front.
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