Coax Cable Connections Designated Use

[3nails]

I have a 2015 Blue Ridge 3025 RL that I am trying to setup a DISH VIP922 receiver with a Winegard Carryout G3 satellite. The system requires two coax cables. I can set the system up by attaching the cables directly to the receiver and everything works as it should. When I try to attach the cables through the connections that are on the 5th wheel, it does not work. I don't have a manual explaining what all of the connections are. I've tried all combinations and none seem to work. Connections 1, 2, and 3 are in the exterior panel where the water fill and external shower is. Connection 3 says " Park Cable". Connections 4 and 5 are inside just above the TV. # 6 is in the storage compartment with an exposed coax cable. I don't know where this cable goes.
Any help on setting this up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks....

 

[RStormC]

I an now on my 2nd camper where the factory satellite connections did not work. Apparently due to splitters, etc. On the 1st one I was able to rewire directly from the satellite input outside to the TV connection. On my current unit I purchased and installed a cable connection on the outside wall near the tv and ran coax to the wally.

 

[Oaklevel]

Somewhat hard to tell on a 2015 what a previous owner has done.

At least #6 looks to be added later............ Maybe 1 and 2 as well. 3 looks like it came with the camper. (factory)

 

[chrisski]

Are 1 and 2 the input for the winegard and 4 and 5 the internal connection to feed to the internal box?

3 is the input for the RV Park’s cable. I have never used this.

My guess is some one added #6 as a way to watch TV outside the RV. Only way to tell would be to turn the TV on and see if it feeds outside also.

 

[DeadmanRoss]

It sounds like the coax connections on your 5th wheel might be internally routed in a way that doesn’t directly pass the signal through as needed for your DISH system

 

[Bob K4TAX]

In the pixs, #3 shows "Park Cable Hookup". As to #1 and #2, looks like an add-on. As to #4 and #5, although I don't see a button or switch to activate the Off-Air Antenna, I suspect one is for cable connection and the other for Satellite connections. Which then says #6 is cable to go to the satellite dish.

Just need to do some cable chasing and determine what and where each goes. Hopefully there are no splitters or booster amps buried in the system.

I use two F connectors (that's what they are called) one has a 75-ohm resistor or termination, and the other is shorted from center to the shell. Using an ohm meter, I can then confirm what goes where. I make two measurements. One is looking for 75 ohms, then I switch to the other connector and I'm looking for 0 ohms. This way I know I am looking at a straight cable with no splitter or booster or switch in the coax line. It does take swapping out the 75-ohm connector and the 0-ohm connector at each outside F connector, but afterward, I am 100% sure as to what I have for coax lines. Should one measure something other than 75- ohms and then 0 ohms, then there is something in the path or one isn't looking at the specific cable path. I have assisted in chasing down coax lines, often finding a real hack job by a previous owner or installer.

Bob

 

[3nails]

I initially thought 1 and 2 would be the input and 4 and 5 would be where I would connect to the receiver as crisski stated. I used 5 to connect the tv to the onboard antenna with the boost. I have another TV in the bedroom and I assume the in storage cable might go to it. I will try to check out the ohm K4Tax suggested. As a last resort my plan "B" was to do what RstormC did. Really didn't want to go that route, but may be the easiest solution. Thanks for all of your help.

 

[3nails]

Only found continuity between 2 and 5. Have no idea where the rest goes to. Went to plan "B". Was about a 30 minute install with a $20 dual connector plate. Works great!