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05-22-2016, 09:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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Satelite dish mounted
I mounted a Winegard satellite tv antennae ladder mount on the ladder to make it easier to receive the signals and safer from theft- The literiture states it is permissible to leave our G2 mounted while in transit, but I am leery of doing it- Hopefully, there are those on the forum with experience to share in this area- I welcome your comments and await your responses- THANX in advance- Don
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05-22-2016, 11:57 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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When we had one of those we ladder mounted it also, but I was afraid to try and haul it down the road like that. We've hit some bumps on interstates that have caused the slide trim to come off inside and that's with IS so I just always took it down when we moved.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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05-22-2016, 01:37 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,690
M.O.C. #4831
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We have a friend and fellow MOCer who has traveled over 10,000 miles in three years with the Winegard mounted on the ladder. It is rock solid.
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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05-22-2016, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Hanover
Posts: 1,473
M.O.C. #13325
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We've a newer Tailgater that I purposely didn't mount permanently anywhere. I've a length of rope tied to the handle so I can climb to the roof and then haul it up if that's where it can get the best reception. Too many CGs have made me have it on the ground though, sometimes a fair distance away from the trailer. I use a bicycle cable lock and a screw in dog tether to lock it down then.
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05-23-2016, 12:09 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Littleton
Posts: 184
M.O.C. #9998
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Had a ladder mount for over 3 years with no shifting or any other problems. Secured it and antennae with a bicycle cable for security. Wife wanted HD, so we just upgraded to the Travelor which works great!
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2010 Mountaineer 285 RLD, 330 watts solar, 600 watts sine inverter, 3 type 31 agm batteries, Traveler antenna
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW, 18k Reese slider, Honda 2000i, Firestone airbags
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05-24-2016, 04:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Edmonds, Wa
Posts: 401
M.O.C. #12491
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I have been using the ladder mount for my portable dish for about 4 years now and have probably put 20,000 plus miles on the rig with it attached. In fact, it never comes down. I have never had an issue other than it's hard to get around when using the ladder to get to the roof.
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05-24-2016, 02:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,670
M.O.C. #2283
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I just installed one on the roof of my MH. I put it beside the over the air antenna and used that wire. Couldn't be easier and works great.
Lynwood
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05-24-2016, 03:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Denton
Posts: 289
M.O.C. #12532
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I have the ladder mount and have had no problems. I check the screws the make sure they have not come loose.
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