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02-04-2021, 06:12 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Macomb
Posts: 1
M.O.C. #26929
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Winegard gateway prewire
My 2021 3781RL is supposed to be pre-wired for the winegard air 360+ gateway wifi router. I removed the round cover from the bedroom ceiling and found wiring, 3 antenna wires with slide in connectors and a red/white wire loop. I called keystone to confirm this and they told me the wiring loop should be a green/white loop. After I explained that the red/white loop was the only other wiring in the ceiling and that is was bundled with the antenna wires with a tye wrap they said that was right and I should tap into the red/white loop. I did that, then measured the voltage and discovered 24vdc. The router only requires 12vdc so I can't use it. I could use some advice on where to tap into a 12vdc line or how to run a line into this ceiling.
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05-04-2021, 08:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Gulfport
Posts: 114
M.O.C. #27628
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I installed the Winegard gateway this weekend. I didn't want to install the switch in the ceiling as recommended by the dealer using the installed power. So I pulled a 18/2 wire to the DC fuse panel and installed the switch in the control center with all of the other switches. It took a little work to find a path, but I'm pleased with the result.
Tools that made it easier were - fiberglass fish sticks, DEPSTECH wireless endoscope camera. The camera helped me find the path for the wire and the sticks to route the pull string.
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05-04-2021, 09:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Very nice. Ours is run without a switch. So far it is working well.
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05-10-2021, 05:19 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Marysville WA
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #26029
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I was told from dealer it plugs in to the ceiling there’s a socket it sides in to ??? What’s with a switch ???
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05-10-2021, 11:39 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Gulfport
Posts: 114
M.O.C. #27628
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If you are talking about the GE-1000 gateway, “plugs” in is a stretch. It requires a splice into the supplied power.
Download the install manual from Winegard and it has clear instructions on the steps.
As far as the switch, I chose to install it so I could turn it off when running on batteries and no service for it to repeat. And I didn’t use the “splice into power” method.
Winegard manual Step 4 – Choose a location to install the supplied Wall Plate with Power On/ Off switch. When selecting a location, remember that a +12VDC power cable will need to be run from the Gateway to the switch.
NOTE: If the power wire was not installed, you will need to install your own power wire. It is recommended to use 18 gauge wire no longer than 50 feet with a dedicated 12VDC circuit and a 3A fuse. See the Air 360+ installation
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06-08-2021, 10:32 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Stonewall
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #28917
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Hi, I have the same setup, mine is prewired with the red/white as well. Thanks for the voltage info...weird that the power to the 360 is 12v, I set one up in the shop (I have access to the product) be nice to tap into that but I wonder if voltage drop would affect things. Since i only use serviced sites, Im not worried about a switch as my battery wont be drained (minimal). Im checking with a elec friend if there is a way to drop from 24 to 12v...see what happens.
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06-11-2021, 04:18 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: Stonewall
Posts: 2
M.O.C. #28917
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jbav
Hi, I have the same setup, mine is prewired with the red/white as well. Thanks for the voltage info...weird that the power to the 360 is 12v, I set one up in the shop (I have access to the product) be nice to tap into that but I wonder if voltage drop would affect things. Since i only use serviced sites, Im not worried about a switch as my battery wont be drained (minimal). Im checking with a elec friend if there is a way to drop from 24 to 12v...see what happens.
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Spoke with Keystone service, there is no 24V wiring in their trailers...at least not in my passport...and they confirmed the color scheme as either pink/white (red I say) or green white...which comes from the panel and leads up to the power supply of the 360+ which is also powered by 12v...hope this helps...Im installing mine in the next day or so.
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08-21-2021, 01:48 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Myakka City
Posts: 23
M.O.C. #28266
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We just bought a new high country 383th and was told it already has the gateway router installed and the windguard 360+. I had a little sticker about turning on the wifi service but can't find it. Does anyone know where the routers are located at? Seems I'll need to put a Verizon sim card in it? Thanks in advance!
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08-22-2021, 07:20 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Gulfport
Posts: 114
M.O.C. #27628
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Typically the router would be directly below the roof 360+ antenna.
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07-01-2024, 03:50 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2024
Location: Tucson
Posts: 6
M.O.C. #34476
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What does Verizon charge per month for the service ?
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07-01-2024, 04:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
Posts: 2,653
M.O.C. #30417
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This is a 2021 thread. I don't know about Verizon but T-Mobile charges $50 for 50gb.
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