TV Antenna Removal
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Topic: TV Antenna Removal
Posted By: Podsible Dream
Subject: TV Antenna Removal
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 3:44pm
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Has anyone removed the television antenna from the front roof of the pod? I am considering it after knowing the mileage I get with it up there. Don't watch TV when camping, so it isn't needed. Any help appreciated. Walt ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 4:52pm
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If you're looking for increased gas mileage, I doubt the removal of the antenna will make much difference. The big contributor is the front cross sectional area of the pod. As someone said to me "it's like pulling a parachute." That said, the antenna is a bit useless so removing it won't hurt if you don't create a leak. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 04 May 2013 at 8:41pm
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I've thought of taking mine off because it looks stupid and is useless but currently I'd rather not fool with the change of a leak afterwards. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 10:41am
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I wouldn't worry about leaks, just use a liberal amount of caulk like the factory did when it installed everything.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 05 May 2013 at 4:53pm
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We have been thinking of removing ours, and putting in one that will actually get signal, it means not only covering and closing one hole.. but making another.. Please note.. we aren't putting it very high on the mod list, since it was just last month we ever even tried to watch TV.. ------------- |