R-pod Owners Forum : TVs and antenna https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : TVs and antenna Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 11:47:52 +0000 Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:59:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13814 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ TVs and antenna : We have tried it on and off with... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134297#134297 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 5:59pm

We have tried it on and off with the booster  ....  no luck   
We called Forest River service and they are working to figure this out  
]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:59:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134297#134297 TVs and antenna : True, however numerous posts have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134275#134275 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 12:38pm

True, however numerous posts have mentioned that and at top of this page I told them how to troubleshoot, so at this point I'm assuming they know that.]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:38:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134275#134275 TVs and antenna : I have not seen anywhere that... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134272#134272 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13814
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 12:10pm

I have not seen anywhere that the OP has said that they are turning on the antennea booster switch. You MUST have the booster switch on, before seaching for channels. It's a tiny little button on the wall behind the t.v. . You push it in, a red light, lights up. Have you turned on the booster ???? Do you know where it is?? ]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:10:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134272#134272 TVs and antenna : I used same antenna as SH, only... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134269#134269 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 24 Jul 2020 at 11:47am

I used same antenna as SH, only in black.]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:47:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134269#134269 TVs and antenna : Thanks for the information https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134245#134245 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:29pm

Thanks for the information ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:29:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134245#134245 TVs and antenna : This is the antenna I purchased... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134243#134243 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 8:21pm

This is the antenna I purchased after I broke the 2nd batwing antenna: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B010SP0IY4/. I bought it because the base was the same as what was already there so I did not need to remove the base which was still in good shape. Unfortunately, it is not available on Amazon, but may be from other sources.

This one looks similar, but the base may need to be changed:  https://smile.amazon.com/Magnadyne-RVTV-W2-SEPARATE-F-CONNECTOR-CONNECTIONS/dp/B00USE3JF6/.

Both of these come with a new wall plate. You may find that you might need additional wiring if the existing wiring won't quite reach the connections on your stereo unit.
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:21:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134243#134243 TVs and antenna : That ant has 12V that energizes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134235#134235 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:34pm

That ant has 12V that energizes the amp when the amp button is pushed, if the red light comes on, and you have 12V to the amp wire, the amp may not be working. That will be your problem. You will get no reception without amp. The amp is in the ant. Best to just replace, they are not that pricey.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:34:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134235#134235 TVs and antenna : Thanks y’all. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134233#134233 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:29pm

Thanks y’all.  ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:29:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134233#134233 TVs and antenna : Omni's are relatively easy... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134232#134232 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:21pm

Omni's are relatively easy to install. But one that looks like yours. It will have wiring directions. There is a chance the amp is bad.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:21:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134232#134232 TVs and antenna : Originally posted by paddlewhispDon’t... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134231#134231 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:18pm

Originally posted by paddlewhisp

Don’t know brand but it looks like Omnidirectional Amplified RV TV Antenna -
If there was supposed to be a link in that, it did not show up.
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:18:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134231#134231 TVs and antenna : Roof mounting looked good https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134229#134229 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:17pm

Roof mounting looked good]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:17:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134229#134229 TVs and antenna : Don’t know brand but it looks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134227#134227 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:16pm

Don’t know brand but it looks like Omnidirectional Amplified RV TV Antenna - 


]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:16:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134227#134227 TVs and antenna : So you verified that a replacement... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134225#134225 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:13pm

So you verified that a replacement antenna works. Personnaly I would do what I did with my old batwing, ditch it and replace the antenna. Easy to check to see if amp is getting power, or possible amp is bad. Antennas are not that expensive, most work is in waterproof install. That would be my action.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:13:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134225#134225 TVs and antenna : Furrion https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134224#134224 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:09pm

Furrion ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:09:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134224#134224 TVs and antenna : I had an old wall mount, flexible... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134222#134222 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 7:04pm

I had an old wall mount, flexible antenna that I used in an Aliner...  years ago.
I dug it out and took it to the R-Pod, where we hooked it straight to the tvs.
They each found 20+ channels with great pictures.

So......  it’s definitely the R-Pod antenna....   

What would you do?

Cry
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:04:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134222#134222 TVs and antenna : The wiring will be dependent on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134220#134220 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 6:54pm

The wiring will be dependent on the antenna. I know when I replaced the batwing with the disc, I eliminated a lot of wiring. Much simpler install especially for Amp power. As I recall I did a review.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:54:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134220#134220 TVs and antenna : +1. I have been in more than one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134217#134217 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 6:43pm

+1. I have been in more than one location where a scan picked up no channels or maybe one channel too weak to watch. Have you been able to get channels in other locations?]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:43:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134217#134217 TVs and antenna : Originally posted by paddlewhispHubby... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134216#134216 Author: RoverPod
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 6:39pm

Originally posted by paddlewhisp

Hubby and I just spent several hours working on tvs and lack of signals..  nothing helps.
He took the box loose and it appears to be hooked up, but is acting like it has no antenna..
Is there a wiring diagram or manual on the antenna?
Are you sure that their are channels available over the air where you are located?
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:39:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134216#134216 TVs and antenna : Would help to know antenna type.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134210#134210 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 4:57pm

Would help to know antenna type.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:57:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134210#134210 TVs and antenna : Do you have the Jensen television... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134207#134207 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 3:50pm

Do you have the Jensen television and entertainment unit or is your radio the Furrion unit?]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:50:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134207#134207 TVs and antenna : Hubby and I just spent several... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134203#134203 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 2:25pm

Hubby and I just spent several hours working on tvs and lack of signals..  nothing helps.
He took the box loose and it appears to be hooked up, but is acting like it has no antenna..
Is there a wiring diagram or manual on the antenna?
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:25:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134203#134203 TVs and antenna : Originally posted by mjlrpodMake... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134193#134193 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 10:13am

Originally posted by mjlrpod

Make sure you switch it off when your done, it will kill the battery. 

If that is the case you need a new battery or a better charging system. The TV pre-amp does not use much power. In fact the propane detector uses more power than the TV pre-amp.
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:13:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134193#134193 TVs and antenna : With the radio we have, I have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134192#134192 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 10:01am

With the radio we have, I have not needed to have the booster on to listen to the radio in our 2016 RP179. Perhaps the newer units are different though.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 10:01:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134192#134192 TVs and antenna : Hopefully you know where the booster... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134190#134190 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13814
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 at 9:54am

Hopefully you know where the booster button is. It should be switched on (pushed in) and the red light is lit, to either watch t.v. or listen to the radio. Make sure you switch it off when your done, it will kill the battery. ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:54:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134190#134190 TVs and antenna : Thanks https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134164#134164 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 6:58pm

Thanks ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:58:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134164#134164 TVs and antenna : +1 on making sure the amplifier... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134158#134158 Author: StephenH
Subject: 13814
Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 5:37pm

+1 on making sure the amplifier is on and scanning for channels in every new location. It is not automatic.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:37:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134158#134158 TVs and antenna : I have a 2015, I have to be in... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134153#134153 Author: mcarter
Subject: 13814
Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 4:55pm

I have a 2015, I have to be in a location to receive channels, I have to do a search each time I relocate and I have to have my amplifier on. That's for me.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:55:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134153#134153 TVs and antenna : Hi Y’all, I’m the new owner... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134152#134152 Author: paddlewhisp
Subject: 13814
Posted: 22 Jul 2020 at 4:46pm

Hi Y’all,  I’m the new owner of a 2019 R-Pod 189.  I just love it...   but can’t get either tv to pick up local channels.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.  ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:46:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13814&PID=134152#134152