Hey RV Project, just finished mine and I wanted to thank you for the idea. It came out great. I made some adjustments especially on the Flag Pole holder. The one I used was about $22 plus shipping and it's pretty dam sturdy. Once again Thanks! If I can get your email I will send a picture
You can send photos to: acf@rv-project.com With your permission, I always like to include any customer build feedback for my projects on my website (rv-project.com).
Thanks for the thorough instructions and good video of your project. I'm planning to make something similar for a much smaller antenna application, and will use some of your ideas.
This actually started out as a mount for a cell-phone booster, but I did not like the booster I bought, so I returned it - and made the mount into what is now.
This is the greatest idea for mounting a satellite antenna or any other directional antenna. I am in the process of collecting the components to build one of these for my Dish Tailgater Dual. I received the flagpole and would like to know any tips as to how you separated the sections. I have tried and I get the bottom section past the small protrusion, but no further.
I removed the chrome plastic rings by cutting them off using a multi-tool. Then with a long pipe, I was able to put it down the shaft of the flagpole sections and giving it a whack, was able to knock out the plug in the base. You have to remember that I did this with an already broken flagpole, so it might have been a bit easier for me to complete the task of part removal.
@@RVProject Thanks for the info. I will give that a try. Waiting for parts to arrive. Got the 2" x 2" x 1/4" plastic sheet today. Had to use black as the white was no longer available, but should make no difference. Will let you know how it all works out. One other thing - What purpose does the fiberglass tape serve? I was thinking of centering the mast, possibly using 3 screws to space it from the table mount and filling the entire void with epoxy.
If you have a regular trailer, you might be able to make some kind of hitch mount for the base. But it would probably have to be something custom welded. If you have a 5th wheel, maybe something that attaches to the king pin?
Wow, that is so cool I order one of my satellite king pro. bundle and looking on ways to do something like this and even through I order a tripod this way is so much better, now if I can remember all of the things to get I will be okay so where can I go and get everything that you did?
I have an associated project webpage which goes into more detail, including a bill-of-materials and the sources of where I bought everything: www.rv-project.com/gear/dish3.php
For the majority of my videos, I publish a webpage that provides additional information, often including drawings, schematics, a bill of materials, and purchase sources. I provide a link to that webpage in the video. Here is the webpage so you won't have to watch the video again: www.rv-project.com/gear/dish3.php
Yes you can roof mount it, and you can buy a roof-mount kit for the antenna ($70 for a piece of metal). However, depending on the location of your RV at a particular campsite; say you have a tree in the way that blocks the signal at the rear of your RV where the roof mount is. In that situation, you can still deploy the antenna with the ground-based tripod at the front of the RV where perhaps there is not an obstruction. So I wanted to retain the portable nature of the Tailgater antenna, as it has it's advantages. Think of it like having the option of climbing up the ladder and sitting the antenna on the roof (which I have done on occasion), but without having to climb the ladder. King also makes a quick disconnect roof mount that allows you to easily remove the antenna, but that requires a trip up to the roof to do that. I am getting too old and fat to climb on the RV ladder anymore. And as stated, more holes in the roof. If you want to roof mount an antenna, I would suggest something like a Winegard Traveler that is a higher performance, fully automatic antenna.
I have a tripod mount for my satellite as well. But there are times when the tripod cannot be positioned for a clear view of the sky due to trees, buildings, or other RVs nearby. Getting the antenna 10ft in the air is sometimes the only solution. In those situations; after climbing the roof a few times to place the antenna and after having it almost fall off the roof from the wind, I decided building such a mount was less dangerous than hefting the antenna to the roof as I can stay on the ground to assemble and erect it.
Neat design. Well thought-out use of hardware and seemingly not too much expense. I've subscribed!
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What a great idea. You always have very creative solutions for things. Thanks for the great videos.
I don't know how I do it. Ideas just pop in my head.
Just what I’ve been contemplating for mine. A good and timely video.
Glad you found the video useful.
Hey RV Project, just finished mine and I wanted to thank you for the idea. It came out great. I made some adjustments especially on the Flag Pole holder. The one I used was about $22 plus shipping and it's pretty dam sturdy. Once again Thanks! If I can get your email I will send a picture
You can send photos to: acf@rv-project.com
With your permission, I always like to include any customer build feedback for my projects on my website (rv-project.com).
Very cool. Kinda keeps Tailgater from walking off as well.
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Awesome work! Absolutely love this idea!
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Thanks for the thorough instructions and good video of your project. I'm planning to make something similar for a much smaller antenna application, and will use some of your ideas.
This actually started out as a mount for a cell-phone booster, but I did not like the booster I bought, so I returned it - and made the mount into what is now.
very cool idea-I'm going to try that for my satellite.
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Nice job. I used a toilet flange rather than the table leg flange. It works great.attached to sealed plywood base.
Glad you were able to make one.
This is the greatest idea for mounting a satellite antenna or any other directional antenna. I am in the process of collecting the components to build one of these for my Dish Tailgater Dual. I received the flagpole and would like to know any tips as to how you separated the sections. I have tried and I get the bottom section past the small protrusion, but no further.
I removed the chrome plastic rings by cutting them off using a multi-tool. Then with a long pipe, I was able to put it down the shaft of the flagpole sections and giving it a whack, was able to knock out the plug in the base.
You have to remember that I did this with an already broken flagpole, so it might have been a bit easier for me to complete the task of part removal.
@@RVProject Thanks for the info. I will give that a try. Waiting for parts to arrive. Got the 2" x 2" x 1/4" plastic sheet today. Had to use black as the white was no longer available, but should make no difference. Will let you know how it all works out. One other thing - What purpose does the fiberglass tape serve? I was thinking of centering the mast, possibly using 3 screws to space it from the table mount and filling the entire void with epoxy.
Nice job
Where can I find this pic plastic and does it come 2 ft x2 ft or 3 ft x 3 ft size
How did you get the cable inside every time you set up. Do you us the cable hookup in the wet bay . Thanks in advance
The cable in the wet bay was no good, so I installed a new one. See: www.rv-project.com/repairs/satcoax.php for the repair project.
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Well thought-out!
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Really cool idea! We have to mount to the front of our camper though due to trees in the way do you have any ideas of where to mount for that?
If you have a regular trailer, you might be able to make some kind of hitch mount for the base. But it would probably have to be something custom welded. If you have a 5th wheel, maybe something that attaches to the king pin?
great job you happy with that type of dish system we looking in to getting one
It works fine as long as you can get a clear view of the southern sky.
Wow, that is so cool I order one of my satellite king pro. bundle and looking on ways to do something like this and even through I order a tripod this way is so much better, now if I can remember all of the things to get I will be okay so where can I go and get everything that you did?
I have an associated project webpage which goes into more detail, including a bill-of-materials and the sources of where I bought everything:
www.rv-project.com/gear/dish3.php
Do you travel down the road with the dish like this, or do you take it down?
you have to take it down
Do by chance have the specs for that plastic plate and where did you find that plastic at?
For the majority of my videos, I publish a webpage that provides additional information, often including drawings, schematics, a bill of materials, and purchase sources. I provide a link to that webpage in the video. Here is the webpage so you won't have to watch the video again: www.rv-project.com/gear/dish3.php
Do you think this pole / design can hold a 16 pounds ?
I would not trust it to hold much more than 5~7lbs. The weak link in my view is the plastic flagpole mount on the ladder.
Is there any chance that you would make one for sale?
Sorry. I don't have the facilities to do any manufacturing. But building your own is half the fun.
What size are your twist nob ? 3/8s ??
The thumb knobs are 1/4-20. I also have a webpage showing the details of the project: www.rv-project.com/gear/dish3.php
wouldnt mounting to the roof be just as easy?
gary s
More holes = more issues
Yes you can roof mount it, and you can buy a roof-mount kit for the antenna ($70 for a piece of metal).
However, depending on the location of your RV at a particular campsite; say you have a tree in the way that blocks the signal at the rear of your RV where the roof mount is. In that situation, you can still deploy the antenna with the ground-based tripod at the front of the RV where perhaps there is not an obstruction.
So I wanted to retain the portable nature of the Tailgater antenna, as it has it's advantages.
Think of it like having the option of climbing up the ladder and sitting the antenna on the roof (which I have done on occasion), but without having to climb the ladder.
King also makes a quick disconnect roof mount that allows you to easily remove the antenna, but that requires a trip up to the roof to do that. I am getting too old and fat to climb on the RV ladder anymore.
And as stated, more holes in the roof.
If you want to roof mount an antenna, I would suggest something like a Winegard Traveler that is a higher performance, fully automatic antenna.
Just buy a table tripod mount. It sets up in 30 seconds. No screwing around with bungees cords and pins and a bunch of other crap
I have a tripod mount for my satellite as well. But there are times when the tripod cannot be positioned for a clear view of the sky due to trees, buildings, or other RVs nearby. Getting the antenna 10ft in the air is sometimes the only solution.
In those situations; after climbing the roof a few times to place the antenna and after having it almost fall off the roof from the wind, I decided building such a mount was less dangerous than hefting the antenna to the roof as I can stay on the ground to assemble and erect it.