Maddawg46 Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 When I crank it up it is fine. When I try to rotate the directional plate it won't budge. This is a new issue. Of course the last time I cranked it up Everything was fine. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 There is a spring that holdes the rotation in place if you pull down on that ourter knob, but it may have some problem. If you remove the crank for raising the antenna (this requires an allen wrench) you can disassemble it but that spring will try to push eventhing out so use care when doing so. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGO Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 Anybody using anything any better than the batwing? I have a Jetpack but like OTA channels too. Quote You'd have to see the movie to understand.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolaow Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 How long since you last used it? If it's been a while, try spraying some lubricating oil down there from the rooftop mount, then go inside and try to spin it. Quote Full-timing and enjoying every minute. Blog: www.agingonwheels.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 We tried the attachment that Winegard has for the batwing. It fastens in the side of the batwing. Didn't work worth a hoot. Exchanged it for a "Jack" that replaces the whole Winegard head. Very easy to change out and works well for us. The "Jack" resembles a Delta wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreed917 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Ditto on the "Jack." Dave 04 PleasureWay td Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) One area where the batwing shines and the Jack not so much is when you're in one of the markets with one or more VHF channels. The Jack is a poor VHF performer unless you're fairly close to the towers. The batwing "Wingman" add-on boosts the UHF performance, and in a head to to head comparison by a licensed broadcast engineer, the batwing/Wingman combo significantly outperformed the Jack. If your batwing is not performing as well as the Jack, then there's likely a failure either in the pre-amplifier section in the head or a poor coax connection somewhere in the feed to the TV. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/27171026.cfm Oops! I see that the photos are not displaying in the article. I may have another source if I can find it. Stay tuned... Edited September 12, 2019 by Dutch_12078 Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 If you get up on the ladder and inspect it, you will see the piece that rotates has a little nub sticking down. On the base there are two knobs sticking up. They are to keep the antenna from rotating too far. The nub can get caught between the nubs. You will see what I am talking about when you look. If this is the problem, lift and turn. Then go inside and remove the crank, spring and round piece that you use to rotate the antenna. Look inside and you will see a plastic nut. Use a deep socket to tighten by hand. I don’t remember the size. Quote Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 (edited) On 9/11/2019 at 6:04 PM, Carolaow said: How long since you last used it? If it's been a while, try spraying some lubricating oil down there from the rooftop mount, then go inside and try to spin it. I must do that every other year. Last year I used aerosol waterproof grease instead of oil. The antenna still turns freely, so no grease perhaps even next year. Edited September 14, 2019 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_M Posted September 14, 2019 Report Share Posted September 14, 2019 An important note about lube. As per instructions, use only silicone based lube. Anything else can degrade the rubber seals and plastic parts. Quote Tom—————————————————2005 Born Free 24' Rear Bath Towing 1978 VW Bug convertible Minneapolis, MN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 15, 2019 Report Share Posted September 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Tom_M said: An important note about lube. As per instructions, use only silicone based lube. Anything else can degrade the rubber seals and plastic parts. A year too late for me, oh well, I've been considering a new flat model anyway. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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