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06-15-2014, 04:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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Video-Batwing Antenna maintenance- HOW TO
Easy to understand. This is supposed to be a semi-annual maintenance item. This is the 1st time done on my rig since new. 
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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06-15-2014, 05:24 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
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Nice find Jay! I guess I've never thought about the antenna and it's mechanism for maintenance. Now I'll have to add that to my check list of things to do!
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06-15-2014, 11:23 PM
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Montana Fan
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I especially like the dead fly that drops on to the roof when they raise the antenna!!!
One thing that they forgot was to replace the plastic plug in the rotating gear housing after they sprayed down the hole. Other than that, good info.
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06-16-2014, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Thanks Jay, I'm with Rondo on this one.
Jim
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06-16-2014, 11:44 AM
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Montana Master
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Good to know, Thanks.
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06-16-2014, 05:11 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Colorado Springs
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I caught that as well. Good eyes you have there! 
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quote:Originally posted by Overlord
One thing that they forgot was to replace the plastic plug in the rotating gear housing after they sprayed down the hole. Other than that, good info.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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06-17-2014, 02:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2005
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My sound wasn't working on the video. What type of spray did he use for lubrication?
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06-18-2014, 06:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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Silicone.
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LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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06-19-2014, 05:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Not sure if that is worth all the trouble seeing as the first trip down the road in a rain storm won't be any silicone left after the first 10 miles. White lithium grease would do better but not sure even that would hang on in the hurricane created driving down the road in a rain storm.
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06-20-2014, 02:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
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Time will tell if silicone will address the binding issue on a long term basis or just blow off with rain & wind going down the road.
I just did the procedure this A.M. as shown on the video and the antenna goes up & down smooth as butter. MAJOR improvement. White lithium may be an answer (if it doesn't attract and retain grit) if the silicone doesn't stick.
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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