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Antenna removal for winter

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Topic: Antenna removal for winter

Posted By: mtd66
Subject: Antenna removal for winter
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 12:58pm

I have a 2016 178 Hood river edition, with A/C and antenna on the roof. We live in snow country and are forced this year to store our rpod outside this winter. I can get a cover and/or rig up a poly tarp to cover the top. The A/C unit has rounded edges, so that is not a problem. The problem is with the antenna with the two "wings". There is no way that the antenna wings will stand up to any kind of significant snow.

So my questions are:

1) can the antenna wings be removed?

2) can the entire antennna asssembly be removed from the roof?

Replies:

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 1:20pm

The entire assembly can be removed. Not difficult at all. You will be left with a stub sticking up, just place something over it to protect the tarp/cover.

I do not remember anyone having damage from the cover and snow. I know a couple owners, when the bat wing first came out, placed supports under the ends of the "wings", just in case.

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Posted By: mtd66
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 1:59pm

Thanks furpod!

Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 2:01pm

I use a pool noodle cut to length, slit along one side to slide onto each side of the wings. I use a bungee cord to keep them in place. I do likewise with any sharp or pointy projection (rain gutter extensions, etc.). Then I put the cover on. It helps protect the cover from tearing.

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StephenH
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 3:27pm

Another suggestion would be to get a plastic tub large enough to put over the antenna, and then put your cover over that. Safe Travels.

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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund)
2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod)
2016 Lance 1685
2015 Nissan Pathfinder

Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 10 Oct 2016 at 8:51pm

We get quite a bit of snow each year and in 7 year have never had a problem with the bat wings! I brush off the snow regularly.

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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk
Previously owned
2015 Rpod 179
2010 Rpod 171