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Old 10-25-2019, 01:08 AM   #21
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Here are a few pictures, our antenna is at the rear on passenger side . Looks like a flyng saucer , doesn't"t shade the solar at all. I put one in front , one panel in middle and one at rear . If you still would like to see like Tom s ,I can get on the roof in a couple days . Right now we are dealing with a lot of smoke from the fires over the hill But you can get the idea . Pat
Picture of antenna with a little smoke from fire Pat
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Old 10-25-2019, 01:41 AM   #22
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Thanks for the pic of the install. I much prefer this, invisible from the ground and no drilling. I will have to leave our trailer at a storage yard and can see someone trying to steal the 190W panel.
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You could put a TV antenna on a telescoping mast mounted on your rear bumper. It would leave more room for your panels, but you'd have to drill a hole to get the wire in.

The King TV antenna is the disc-shaped one on the right in this photo.
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I like that a/c cover, can you disclose a source. Good compromise if you can not cover the entire roof.
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Old 10-25-2019, 11:13 AM   #25
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I like that a/c cover, can you disclose a source. Good compromise if you can not cover the entire roof.
Jim I bought from our RV dealer in town . Just measure and you can get Camping World and Amazon . Pat
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Old 10-25-2019, 11:15 AM   #26
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Thanks for the pic of the install. I much prefer this, invisible from the ground and no drilling. I will have to leave our trailer at a storage yard and can see someone trying to steal the 190W panel.
Your welcome Doug . Go power also makes flexible panels but ours are Lensun like Jim’s and Tom . Pat
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Old 10-25-2019, 08:13 PM   #27
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You could put a TV antenna on a telescoping mast mounted on your rear bumper. It would leave more room for your panels, but you'd have to drill a hole to get the wire in.

The King TV antenna is the disc-shaped one on the right in this photo.
I just hook mine up to the prewired cable connection ETI installed.
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Old 10-30-2019, 11:10 AM   #28
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Thanks for the prompt and informative replies.

To add some clarification, specifically on the solar panels, can I order factory installed panels (2) on the 5.0; the zamp portable plug in and still get a functional non interfering tv antenna!

Yep, I’m asking to get the cake and eat it to!

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I know I'm late to the discussion but ETI put 2 solar panels AND the Jack antenna on my 5.0 and I've since added an XM satellite antenna and a small mushroom vent on the roof over the entry cabinet and there is still room in that area for a couple more things if too not large.
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Thx, that’s good to know!
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