Installing the TRAV’LER Antenna
Installing the Cable Entry Plate
Installing the Cables
Overall Installation
4 Installation
Installation 5
After installing the TRAV’LER antenna mount base, install a cable entry plate at the location
chosen for cables to enter the vehicle from the roof.
Drill a 1/2” hole in the roof, and push the power/control cable and one coax cable per
receiver through the hole. (Installations for multiple receivers may require a larger hole or
multiple holes because each receiver requires a dedicated coax cable.)
Place the supplied cable entry plate over the hole and cables. Screw the plate in place
using eight of the supplied mounting screws. See Figure 8. Seal the plate and screw holes
with approved sealant (not included).
Depending on the length of the cable on the roof, you may need to use cable clamps
between the unit and the cable entry plate. Clamping every 12–16” should eliminate any
unnecessary cable movement.
Connect the power/control cable to the TRAV’LER interface box, as shown below in Figure 9. Attach the TRAV’LER
power supply to the TRAV’LER interface box, and attach the AC power cord to the TRAV’LER power supply.
Figure 9
Finally, connect a coaxial cable from the TRAV’LER mount base to each receiver being used with the TRAV’LER
antenna. Plug in the AC power cord to the outlet. The provided coaxial cables only include a connector on one end.
Figure 10
Place the TRAV’LER antenna on the roof where you plan to install it. On the TRAV’LER mount base, the transition plate
is marked “FRONT” and “BACK.” Rotate the TRAV’LER antenna until the front of the TRAV’LER base faces the front of
the RV.
The TRAV’LER antenna must be mounted on or parallel to the centerline of the coach.
See Figure 5.
Figure 5
When installing the TRAV’LER antenna on a rubber roof, Winegard recommends using the
SKA-004 Roller Plate, which is designed to create a solid landing area for the roller. If not using
this plate, make sure that the roller does not come in contact with any rib supports or bubbles
in the roof when in operation. Failure to do so may result in damage to the roof.
Verify that the marked “FRONT” of the transition plate is facing the front of the vehicle (Figure 5).
Mark the location where the screw holes will go by placing marks
through the nine holes in the mount base. The arrows in Figure 6
indicate the location of the nine screw holes. It is important that
you can see these marks on the roof of the RV. Move the TRAV’LER
mount out of the installation area.
It is recommended that you do not pre-drill the screw holes
at this time.
To prevent water from getting into the TRA’VLER, use a solid bead
of sealant to connect the marks in the shape of the base. This step
must
be completed, or the unit will fail due to corrosion. Replace the
TRAV’LER antenna base.
Before using the supplied mounting screws, check with your
vehicle manufacturer for any special screw requirements.
Then, screw the antenna base to the roof using nine mounting screws.
Run a solid bead of sealant around the edge where the transition plate
meets the roof, making sure to cover each screw head. Be careful not to
get any sealant above the lip of the transition plate. See Figure 7.
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Figure 6
Figure 8
Power/Control Cable
TRAV’LER Power Supply
AC Power Cord
110 V outlet
Back of TRAV’LER Interface Box
TRAV’LER
Interface Box
Receiver
Receiver
TV
110 V
Outlet
Figure 7
TV
Cable
Entry
Plate
TRAV’LER
Power Supply
Transition Plate
FRONT
No obstructions taller than
8” in a 32.5” radius
Centerline of Coach
32.5”
Front of RV
Mount on or parallel to
centerline of coach
Screw hole
(not shown)
under here
Lip of Transition Plate
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