Roof satellite Strength

derekhandforth
derekhandforth Forum Participant Posts: 17
edited September 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

I am considering putting a crank up dish on my caravan roof.

I have two concerns:

1)The Maxview has just a flush fitting on the inside and the Telco a bar running down inside the van.

If there is a high wind there is very little attaching it to the roof. Could it rip or damage the roof, and does the bar on the Telco give more strength?

2) What would Elddis think of a hole being drilled into their SOLID construction roof as far as the guarentee is concerned?

Thanks

Derek

 

 

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  • JVB66
    JVB66 Forum Participant Posts: 22,892
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    edited September 2016 #2

    It i think depends on the roof construction ,and an email to Elddis might be the way forward,   A a visit to your dealer for advise as I have found in the past  ,Can be "clouded " by the thought of them making moneyUndecided

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2016 #3

    Before we had our roof mounted dish fitted I e-mailed Bailey who came back very quickly with the answer that it would be fine. So I would suggest you contact your caravan manufacturer and pose the question to get the definitive answer. 

    David

  • mickysf
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    edited September 2016 #4

    Seems that smart TVs may now becoming more practicable. What with directional and obstruction issues with SAT TV is Smart now a better option given better and improving coverage of wifi and mobile Internet?

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #5

    Interesting point.

    It would require a decent wi -fi or mobile data link of course but yes it would work.

    Lots of young people stream TV more than they watch off air these days (just ask the BBC) so it's certainly coming.

  • mickysf
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    edited September 2016 #6

    I guess a cost exercise my be useful. How much are roof mounted SAT units fitted and all the other costs involved. This expence might pay for many months of decent data download. The Co-op are currently selling a 24inch  Smart TV reasonably cheaply.

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