rollindowntheroad Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Does anyone know of a way I can attach a Dish Playmaker satellite to the top of my TT without attaching it permanently? I am going to be in an RV park for a long a term period. Want to have the satellite out all the time but worried it might get stolen. Is there any way I can attach it to the top of the TT to keep the wind from blowing it off but it would more out of sight? I don't want to attach it permanently. Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Maybe putting it on top of an A/C shroud held down with bungee cords would work. I've yet to see any reports of a portable dish being stolen though. Some folks secure them to something solid with a long cable lock or a chain and padlocks. 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...
Lou Schneider Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) The method we used to semi-permantly mount 6' satellite dishes on flat roofs was to put down a rubber mat to protect the roof membrane, then put the dish and it's mount on top of the mat and weight down the base with 4-8 cinder blocks on each leg. You could do something similar on a smaller scale. I wouldn't use the a/c shroud, they're just thin fiberglass or plastic. Edited December 5, 2020 by Lou Schneider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 I've seen a number of Tailgaters and other domes temporarily anchored on top of A/C shrouds, apparently with no damage. 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...
Twotoes Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 Before I had my Class A I had a toy hauler. I often when staying at one location for an extended period of time would place my Dish PathwayX2 on the roof and just run a cable down the outside to the outside connector. I had my toy hauler for almost 5 years and 80% of the time my dish was placed on the ground and never had a theft problem. One time when I was camping at Custer State Park in So Dakota and was inside watching television I thought my dish was being stolen when I lost my signal. I looked outside and a Bison was trying to roll it away but the attached cable prevented him from going more than a few feet. Quote 2015 Itasca Ellipse 42QD 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock Edition 2021 Harley Street Glide Special Fulltimer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayc103 Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 I used a Carryout antenna on a tripod base for about 8 years and had no problems with theft. I did have one that was damaged by the yard cutting crew but they bought me a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertraveler Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 I have seen them mounted to the ladder on travel trailers and 5th wheels. Of course that is only an option if you have a ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Sooner Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 I've just ordered one of these mounting brackets from King. It allows you to mount your dish on the roof for an extended period of time or to quickly remove it. https://kingconnect.com/quick-release-roof-mount-kit-for-king-portable-satellite-antenna/ Here's a 20 second video that will show you how it works - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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