R-pod Owners Forum : new tv antenna http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : new tv antenna Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 03 May 2026 22:35:05 +0000 Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:44:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8835 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ new tv antenna : Originally posted by StephenHUnless... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82969#82969 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8835
Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 11:44am

Originally posted by StephenH

Unless they have changed things drastically, the Jensen entertainment center has the capability of playing DVD's. You will need to change the input on the TV so it will show the DVD.


The photos I saw show the same Jensen system in the 2017 as in the 2016.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:44:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82969#82969 new tv antenna : Unless they have changed things... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82958#82958 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8835
Posted: 29 Sep 2016 at 12:53am

Unless they have changed things drastically, the Jensen entertainment center has the capability of playing DVD's. You will need to change the input on the TV so it will show the DVD.]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:53:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82958#82958 new tv antenna : Question: I haven't gotten... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82940#82940 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 8835
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 7:20pm

Question:  I haven't gotten my new  172 yet. does the t.v. play dvd's ? thru the entertainment center? 

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:20:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82940#82940 new tv antenna : Just purchased new blue 179 picking... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82906#82906 Author: Vector1952
Subject: 8835
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 11:37am

Just purchased new blue 179 picking up in October...definitely has th King antenae

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:37:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82906#82906 new tv antenna : Just watched a video that couch... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82897#82897 Author: blimey
Subject: 8835
Posted: 28 Sep 2016 at 6:06am

Just watched a video that  couch rv has on the 180 they just received and the control inside does indeed look like a king jack. Perhaps there was a change and the one I saw earlier was a prototype?]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:06:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82897#82897 new tv antenna : Originally posted by TheBum Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82874#82874 Author: BuckeyePod
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 5:02pm

Originally posted by TheBum

Originally posted by SerendiPODy

The King Jack on the pods does not have the built in signal meter. Kind of a bummer. 


Cost cutting move, I'm sure. Could you add it?


It doesn't bother me too much. If it did, I guess one could order the "base plate" with the LEDs and replace it. 
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 17:02:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82874#82874 new tv antenna : Originally posted by StephenH Agreed.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82871#82871 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 4:47pm

Originally posted by StephenH


Agreed. I don't think it would be worth the trouble, especially since the old hole would be a potential source of leaks.



A plate of some sort and generous amounts of lap sealant should take care of that. Since most of our camping is boondocking, the antenna and whatever DVDs we bring along are all we have for video entertainment.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:47:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82871#82871 new tv antenna : Originally posted by SerendiPODyThe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82870#82870 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 4:44pm

Originally posted by SerendiPODy

The King Jack on the pods does not have the built in signal meter. Kind of a bummer. 


Cost cutting move, I'm sure. Could you add it?]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:44:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82870#82870 new tv antenna : In that case, specifications changed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82869#82869 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 4:15pm

In that case, specifications changed after the video was made. It is also possible that depending on price and supply, either one might be installed.
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:15:57 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82869#82869 new tv antenna : We have a 2017 model, actually... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82868#82868 Author: BuckeyePod
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 4:09pm

We have a 2017 model, actually 2016.5 if being technical, titled as 2017. We definitely have a King Jack.  ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:09:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82868#82868 new tv antenna : The antenna is definitely the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82867#82867 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 4:02pm

The antenna is definitely the Winegard. Pause this video when it gets to the antenna at 1:35 and look carefully. You will see the two sets of elements on the front side of the antenna (Winegard) and not the single set at the back (King).]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:02:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82867#82867 new tv antenna : The King Jack on the pods does... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82866#82866 Author: BuckeyePod
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 3:46pm

The King Jack on the pods does not have the built in signal meter. Kind of a bummer. ]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:46:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82866#82866 new tv antenna : I think that is a really nice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82865#82865 Author: podvader
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 3:18pm

I think that is a really nice upgrade on the new pods.  I use a dish portable so fine with the old one but for those times I can't this would have been great to have.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:18:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82865#82865 new tv antenna : Agreed. I don't think it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82863#82863 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 3:07pm

Agreed. I don't think it would be worth the trouble, especially since the old hole would be a potential source of leaks.
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:07:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82863#82863 new tv antenna : You are correct on both counts,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82859#82859 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 2:05pm

You are correct on both counts, Stephen. The knob of the new factory directional antenna is in the entryway of the 179 according to photos Travis posted either here or on FB (don't remember which).

Replacing the older factory antenna would require sealing up the original hole, cutting a new one, and probably running cable along the roof to the new location. The factory installs surely have the cable inside the walls, which might be possible to do as a retrofit with a probe of some sort, but it may not be worth the effort.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82859#82859 new tv antenna : It might not be so simple. The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82857#82857 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 1:26pm

It might not be so simple. The current location of the antenna looks like it is inside the cabinet behind the Jensen unit (in the RP-179 and, I presume, the 180). The current antenna is omnidirectional. This one requires being able to get to the bottom to turn the antenna. The antenna would need to be relocated or the cabinetry would need to be modified to allow access to the rotation knob. The picture I saw of the new antenna looks like it is located behind the pantry, near the power center.
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:26:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82857#82857 new tv antenna : It's actually a King Jack... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82853#82853 Author: TheBum
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 10:36am

It's actually a King Jack antenna.

http://kingconnect.com/product/king-jack-antenna/

The main advantage the King Jack has over the Winegard is a built-in RF signal strength meter to aid in aiming it. I will probably be installing one on our 179 next spring, after the factory warranty expires.]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:36:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82853#82853 new tv antenna : I did some comparisons from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82851#82851 Author: blimey
Subject: 8835
Posted: 27 Sep 2016 at 6:01am

I did some comparisons from the pics and videos I have seen and think its this one,could be wrong tho'

http://www.winegard.com/rayzarz1
]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:01:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82851#82851 new tv antenna : Hi,Just had my trailer in for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82834#82834 Author: wbmasche
Subject: 8835
Posted: 26 Sep 2016 at 5:58pm

Hi,

Just had my trailer in for more warranty service and noticed that some of the 2017's have a different TV antenna.  Just wondering what brand it is?  It is much more compact.
]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:58:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8835&PID=82834#82834