Maxview Crank Up (1 Viewer)

[micky drip]

I suspect that the co-ax feed from the LNB is damaged inside the crank/rotating mechanism of my wind up dish.
Any of you Funsters got any suggestions on how to repair said cable ?

 

[magicsurfbus]

Can you use the existing cable to pull through a new length of cable? I have the same dish on my MH but it's in storage so I can't check the fine detail.

 

[scotjimland]

I had one on my RV.. and unless they have changed the design, the LNB cable doesn't go thought the crank mechanism, it is routed through a gland in the roof.. as you can see in this photo ..

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[micky drip]

seems like a good idea, will try, but there must be a coil inside to allow dish to rotate?

 

[scotjimland]

can't remember exactly how the cable is routed internally, that photo was 2007.. and the RV is long since sold.. , but don't think there is a coil or anything fancy inside .. probably just a bit of slack cable to allow turning back and forth, .. only way to find out is to have a look see ...

 

[magicsurfbus]

The dish can't rotate endlessly - it stops at a certain point then has to go back the other way. That would suggest the linkage may be uncomplicated, like a cable. Don't the installation instructions have an exploded diagram?

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[micky drip]

Have not found installation guide yet, also I am unable to get on roof, can`t reach far side of dish mounting. Were is BOATER?

 

[scotjimland]

The most likely problem is a bad connection at the LNB .. wet and or broken.. but you will need to find a way onto the roof .. no other way.

 

[Boater]

hi martyn am still here sent you a pm.

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[artona]

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[micky drip]

Thanks for the link to maxview.
Unfortunately I can`t open it just get Gobbledee gook, any ideas?

 

[scotjimland]

Thanks for the link to maxview.
Unfortunately I can`t open it just get Gobbledee gook, any ideas?

it works ok for me Micky.. but it is just the installation instructions.. doesn't show an exploded view ..

have you got on the roof yet ?

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[micky drip]

too fat to get thru roof window, waiting till pembrey rock for santas helper
Thanks to u all. Will let u know the outcome

 

[micky drip]

Thanks to you all for your input on my Maaxview problem. My brother in law managed to reach from roof window fitted new LNB and remade F plug... Job Jobbed