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06-25-2019, 05:56 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Colorado Springs
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M.O.C. #21776
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Wingard Antenna - repair questions
A few months ago I posted to introduce ourselves. But this is the first time to ask questions.
So, as we were ready to leave our campsite at the lake this past weekend, I noticed that our Winegard Antenna was sticking out of the side and not down completely. In attempting to get it turned the correct direction and crank it down the crank handle and spring fell off in my husband's hand as well as the "directional" piece that allows you change the direction of the antenna. We were able to finally get it antenna put down by me using an impact drill on the inside and he was up on roof to manually turn the antenna. We are headed out next week for our first longer trip in our Monty. We have a new to us 2002 Big Sky Montana.
A couple of questions. Do we need to know what model antenna we have or are the parts universal. And if we need to know the model, where do we find that? I know we will need a new crank handle as the old one appears to be stripped. Although my husband did mention a set screw up there.
He's working out of town for the next couple of days and I am trying to make sure I can get any parts we need to fix the problem when he gets back later this week and before we head out on our trip to Mt Rushmore next week. And, I am not totally sure what parts we may need, other than the actual crank handle. Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Jeff and Wendy Miller
2002 Montana Big Sky 3670 RL
2012 F-350 Dually
Colorado Springs, CO
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06-25-2019, 06:29 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: small town
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M.O.C. #10849
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You should have all the parts, just need it put back together. There is a set screw in the end of the crank handle that comes loose and lets things fall out. Just get the antenna in the right position on the roof and start putting everything back in place and tighten the set screw
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06-25-2019, 06:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
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While you have it apart take the opportunity to do the maintenance on it that probably hasn’t been done in some time. Lubricate the internal parts and the little seal that has probably hardened and is brittle. There are lots of YouTube videos on the subject for visual reference.
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06-25-2019, 07:33 AM
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M.O.C. #21776
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Thank you - hubby thinks the handle is stripped, but maybe not because of the set screw? And definitely need to lubricate.
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Jeff and Wendy Miller
2002 Montana Big Sky 3670 RL
2012 F-350 Dually
Colorado Springs, CO
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06-25-2019, 11:03 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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M.O.C. #11455
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If this happened to me, I'd just replace it with one of the new antennas that you don't have to raise and lower. Surprisingly they work better than the raise and lower ones.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-25-2019, 11:30 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Tacoma
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M.O.C. #20475
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I agree with DQDICK if already fell apart now is the best time to replace with a better one!
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2017 HC HM352RL 2018 Dodge 3500 laramie CC LB 4x4
Curt Q25 with puck system, Factory air bags
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06-25-2019, 11:32 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
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M.O.C. #19469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cotter key
You should have all the parts, just need it put back together. There is a set screw in the end of the crank handle that comes loose and lets things fall out. Just get the antenna in the right position on the roof and start putting everything back in place and tighten the set screw
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That's exactly what I did on our 2004 2955, It came apart in my hand. I put it back as you said and everything works like before.
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06-25-2019, 12:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
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The winegard sensor has a 55 mile range, but you have to turn and do scans to get the channels you want. Hard...no, but does take some time. The winegard rayzar automatic is listed as 60+ miles and no turning is needed, but I have not installed one or compared it against the sensor4. On my montana, I don't have the clearance needed to put it in the same spot as the sensor. Curious to hear results from those that have switched to the rayzar automatic.
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06-28-2019, 08:09 PM
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Established Member
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Location: Medicine Hat
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M.O.C. #9836
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If you check the handle where the shaft fits, it is probably cracked, if so will probably come off again. Got tired of replacing the handle and listening to the antenna thump and rattle in the wind during the night. Replaced with a Winegard Rayzar z1, no more cranking up and down, fit perfectly where the old bat wing was.
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07-03-2019, 02:42 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: duncan
Posts: 65
M.O.C. #16056
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Hi
I'm in the process of replacing my roof, I contacted Winegard some months ago regarding replacing our crank up "Sensar Antenna" with something better, as this seemed like the time to do it ! Their email reply was the crank up model was the best performer in their model lineup...so I have bought the same one again. May I suggest emailing them yourself, they have great customer service.
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07-04-2019, 05:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
Posts: 624
M.O.C. #12724
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In my 57 years of being a amateur radio operator (Ham), a directional antenna is usually better than a omni directional antenna. The bat wing is not a true directional antenna but is more so than a antenna that receives 180 degrees. The bat wing is a dipole antenna and receives from two directions. Broad side to the element. If the omni directional antenna out performs the dipole it must be through amplification and not signal gather.
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2013 358 RLT Mountaineer
2008 Silverado Duramax
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07-04-2019, 08:27 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: duncan
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M.O.C. #16056
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Hi Psomers
Thought you may find this link interesting...it should take you to the Cape Race Lighthouse that received the Titanic Distress signals...full of radio equipment, interesting place, my wife & I travelled there a few years ago with our Monty.
edgeofavalon.ca/cape-race/myrick-wireless-interpretation-centre/
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07-04-2019, 01:10 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Madison
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M.O.C. #19862
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Same thing happened to us. We use channel locks until we fixed it. On ours the shank didn’t have a flat spot for the set screw. We covered the bed then used a grinder to score a flat spot for the set screw. Someone in a post said keystone replaced theirs even though it was out of warranty.
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Laura & Rob
2017 3160RL Montana
2017 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax
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07-08-2019, 11:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Arlington
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Fascinating, will have to put that on my to visit list.
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2010 Mountaineer 295RKD | 2019 Chevrolet 3500 Duramax 4x4 CC LWB DRW
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07-08-2019, 12:05 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Harrisburg
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M.O.C. #20561
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Here is a good link for how the Winegard Sensar Batwing antenna is serviced. There are also links below on where to different antennas. Hope this helps!!
https://youtu.be/Cmh0b4mzIvI
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