VegasFlyer Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 We are looking for Mounting ideas for GPS and Sirius Radio antenna mounting. For those who went with an exterior body mount, where did you locate it? Has anyone used the mirror mounts? Opinions on reception and ease of install? Enquiring minds want to know... John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Sirius is on the passenger side mirror. No issues with reception so far. Install looked straight forward and simple...when the car stereo guy did it. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 For severla years, I used a simple steel bracket painted and secured with the mirror arm bolts. Used the magnet Sirius puck antenna. Never had a problem but I didn't like the cable in the door hinge area. Later I screwed a steel plate to the right visor support post and moved the magnet Sirius puck antenna there. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 https://www.walcottradio.com/volvo-bird-perch-antenna-mount-bpm1-p-1005.htmll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, Mark and Dale Bruss said: Never had a problem but I didn't like the cable in the door hinge area. They ran my wires inside the door along with the electric mirror wiring. No wire visible and nothing to bind in the door. MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Nowadays you use the sharkfin with all the stuff in it? http://www.discountcarstereo.com/SFAS11x.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 hours ago, Scrap said: Nowadays you use the sharkfin with all the stuff in it? http://www.discountcarstereo.com/SFAS11x.html You still need a place to mount it, unless you want to put a hole in the roof. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yea would probably have to go down to Volvo dealer and get the bracket for it to put it in its spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongWayHome Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 13 hours ago, Scrap said: Nowadays you use the sharkfin with all the stuff in it? http://www.discountcarstereo.com/SFAS11x.html Scrap, Where is it mounted and how are the wired run into the cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongWayHome Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 I know you only asked about GPS and Sirius Radio antenna but you might also consider cellular and wi-fi? A couple of possible solutions there:- Panorama LGMM 5-in-1 Thru Roof Vehicle Antenna for 3G/4G/LTE, GPS, WiFi - Black Also available in white LTM Fleet Management by MobileMark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrap Posted February 16, 2018 Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Problem is I don't know Volvos. I was hoping you guys would know that part! I can't imagine a 2010 still uses RAMI and there are very few truck antennas out there so I was guessing it already has the short mast or sharkfin. It mounts just the same and you just change it out to the version with all the stuff in it. With any luck the wires run up an A-pillar or up through a cabinet or something and lining doesn't have to come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 Great information everyone thanks! We are going to have to swing by the Volvo dealer and take a look at what they are doing on the new trucks. John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasFlyer Posted February 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/14/2018 at 10:02 PM, Scrap said: Nowadays you use the sharkfin with all the stuff in it? http://www.discountcarstereo.com/SFAS11x.html Scrap, Haven’t you heard, it’s all done with ball bearings these days. You need to keep up with the memos from the corporate office.... Fletch John Southern Nevada 2008 Volvo 780, D13, I-Shift 2017 Keystone Fuzion 420 Toyhauler 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3-RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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