I am thinking of getting an automatic satellite TV system (static use only) for my campervan which is based on the LWB Renault Master.I intend to fit it myself. On this van I have fitted a new roof vent over the bed, a solar panel system and electric step so I should have no problems with the fitting. I also know how to remove the inner roof lining of my van.
I have two free areas 70 x 140 and 60 x 130 cm available to site the "dish".
The area closest to the top of the wardrobe housing the MH electrical controls is also closest to the solar panel and thus more likely to put shadows over it. The other area is father away from both of them, just behind the front Heki, but will complicate the wiring.
I have several questions
1. What are the significant differences, if any, in use and signal quality of the dish, the dome and the square/rectangular/diamond shaped aerial?
2. Some of these types are much more expensive than others. Do you really get so much more for the extra money from choosing a certain type?
3. What types are the most reliable? The dome is fully covered but is higher when not in use.
3. What are the best makes to buy and from where
4. How would I fit it to the roof of my van taking into account the fact that the roof is ridged? I am considering fitting either a flat aluminum plate across the ridges and then gluing.screwing the dish to this plate or fitting two bars across the ridges to support the dish. The latter is probably better.
As you can see I don't want much in the way of help!!!!
However from past experience I hope to get a large amount of useful information from all of you out there.
Thanks in advance.
I have two free areas 70 x 140 and 60 x 130 cm available to site the "dish".
The area closest to the top of the wardrobe housing the MH electrical controls is also closest to the solar panel and thus more likely to put shadows over it. The other area is father away from both of them, just behind the front Heki, but will complicate the wiring.
I have several questions
1. What are the significant differences, if any, in use and signal quality of the dish, the dome and the square/rectangular/diamond shaped aerial?
2. Some of these types are much more expensive than others. Do you really get so much more for the extra money from choosing a certain type?
3. What types are the most reliable? The dome is fully covered but is higher when not in use.
3. What are the best makes to buy and from where
4. How would I fit it to the roof of my van taking into account the fact that the roof is ridged? I am considering fitting either a flat aluminum plate across the ridges and then gluing.screwing the dish to this plate or fitting two bars across the ridges to support the dish. The latter is probably better.
As you can see I don't want much in the way of help!!!!
However from past experience I hope to get a large amount of useful information from all of you out there.
Thanks in advance.