Question on Removing the Winegard Roadstar Omni Directional Antenna

[csevel]

I want to remove the roof-top omni antenna as I simply do not watch television while camping (or even at home, lol)   I removed the television as one of my first mods on the ILOVHER and now I'd like to remove the antenna; it's just personal preference.  It's a bug collector and it spins and rocks uncomfortably up there and snags on the cover.   In addition, someday I'd like more room for solar panels.   We download and play movies in inclement weather on our tablets and listen to music on a BOSE blue tooth speaker so FM channels aren't necessary either.

I realize I may want to keep the antenna and/or wiring if I ever sell, but I'd still like to remove it, save it and cap it off.

Does anyone have any suggestions or tips to remove it and/or what I could possibly use to seal the holes and/or cap it off?

Thanks in advance,

Claudia

Edited October 19 by csevel

[Geronimo John]

31 minutes ago, csevel said:

Does anyone have any suggestions or tips to remove it and/or what I could possibly use to seal the holes and/or cap it off?

Claudia:

I don't have any experience with the removal.

But for the hole it will leave when removed I suggest using a piece of scrap white cutting board to cover the hole.  Suggest cutting it into a circle and then use some white acrylic sealant to keep it in place.  You could taper the edges for aerodynamic smoothing if your as particular as I am.

I would not suggest using JB Weld or other adheasives we use for hanging heavy equipment as they would not meet your goal of being able to reinstall down the road.

Hope this helps,

GJ

Edited October 19 by Geronimo John

[Galway Girl]

I’ve had to replace the antenna once.  If you want to remove the antenna completely there are a few steps.

The antenna has the upper part big disc) and the lower part (mount) that is screwed to the roof.

To disassemble there are three steps

1) the top part (dish) of the antenna is pushed straight down then twisted.  This unclips the top of the antenna from the clips on the shaft.  

 

2) With the top removed the top part rca cables can be unplugged from the top of the antenna.  They will be tucked into the roof later. 

3) Unscrew and remove the base shaft. You’ll need to cut the sealant to get it loose.

 

Finally tuck the wires into the roof and cover the hole with a suitable body material and seal it with a marine sealant like 3M 4200. 

 

 

 

[ScottyGS]

I thought it would be cool to mount a Star Link Mini in there.    **** My Bad....   I misunderstood OP's post.   Thought Claudia was talking about the Winegard Satellite TV antenna.  See Picture.   Now if we  someone other than me... can figure out how to get a Star Link Mini in there... we're golden.  

Back to my first un-edited post. 

Full disclosure.... I have not seriously explored actually doing that, nor am I certain that it would even be possible.  Just wanted to put the idea out there in case someone more mechanically talented than me would steal the idea and write up a post with pictures, circles, arrows, and a description of exactly how this is accomplished.  Then maybe I could think about it some more.  

Good Luck on the removal...   Don't forget to take pictures.  

Scotty

Edited October 20 by ScottyGS

[jd1923]

3 hours ago, ScottyGS said:

I thought it would be cool to mount a Star Link Mini in there.    Full disclosure.... I have not seriously explored actually doing that, nor am I certain that it would even be possible.  Just wanted to put the idea out there in case someone more mechanically talented than me would steal the idea and write up a post…

There are a few installs documented. @Galway Girl and @rideadeuce to name a couple. Just search for keyword “Starlink.” These are not the Mini, but installation cannot be much different. I hope to buy one Dec-Jan and will document my installation.

@Patriot has a recent thread on the Mini, and he is adamant on its being portable, stating the need to use it when the Oliver is camped where view of the northern sky is blocked. This is an important valid point.

Mine will be installed on the tow vehicle, plugged into our Pepwave router, also installed in the TV. The Pepwave would look first to cellular signal, switching to Starlink when needed to minimize Starlink data used saving $$$. I figure that if the Oliver is blocked from the northern sky, which is rare in the SW where we do not have the tall trees of the east, I can park the TV in a better position which could be 100+ FT away and still have Wi-Fi access, broadcasted by the powerful Parsec antenna.

I'm trying not to add more portable gear, the setup and tear down. Kinda sorry I invested in suitcase solar vs. another rooftop panel or just a DC-DC charger. It’s great that Starlink now has affordable options.

Oh, and we have a monstrosity of a Winegard Dish Sat device, front of ours, yes bug collector, that I will remove soon. What a mess with all the screw holes OTT drilled in the roof (use 3M 4950 VHB tape).

Edited October 20 by jd1923

[Geronimo John]

On 10/20/2024 at 5:33 AM, jd1923 said:

suitcase solar

Which one did you get?

GJ

[jd1923]

11 hours ago, Geronimo John said:

Which one did you get? GJ