On May 23, 11:44 am, Larry Caldwell
wrote:

I'm installing a sound system in the trailer, and have selected a Dual
XDM6810 car stereo as the receiver/amp. I want to give the radio the
best chance for decent reception in fringe areas, which means figuring
out how to install a good antenna. I can mount the receiver either in
the front or rear, but once the radio is mounted the antenna location is
limited by the length of the lead wire.

1. I plan to install a conventional automotive whip antenna. The top
and sides of the trailer are out because tangling with branches and
brush would tear the antenna off of the trailer. That leaves mounting
on the trailer tongue, the rear bumper, or on a detachable mount of some
kind. Any suggestions? A rear bumper mount would put the antenna
parallel to the metal skin of the trailer for most of its length. Would
that be a problem? I suppose I could also install an electric antenna
through the roof, though that would cost me some battery life and be a
potential source of leaks. I'm looking for advice on location, brands
and types of antennae. Am I overlooking a good idea out of ignorance?


My camper came from the factory with an antenna mounted on the roof,
that
folds down to lay parallel to the roof. The cable was fed down to the
inside of
a cabinet where you could mount a receiver. Chech your local RV
dealers, I
bet they could fix you up with something similar.

Jeff