We have a satellite dish mounted on the roof of the camper and it ocurred to me that there is most likely a wind speed the dish should be retracted. I don't know what that is and so I am turning to the most knowledgable group on the internet for the answer. Your help is appreciated.
Terry and Jo said
10:39 AM Apr 20, 2010
While I'm not experienced as to what speed one should consider, I do know that they should be retracted, if for no other reason than concerns with hitting something overhead. Obviously, if one's dish is up, it could be raising your vehicle height.
Jo was coming home the other day on an interstate highway in Oklahoma City and saw a fifth wheel going the other direction with their regular antenna still up. Our hope is that they reached their next destination without hitting an overpass or something.
I would imagine that any type of antenna or dish hitting an overhead object would also damage the roof and compromise the structure and create a leak.
Terry
Luvglass said
11:51 AM Apr 20, 2010
Ken & Sarah,
I believe it's recommended to stow it if the winds get much over 40MPH, and we know some people who stow it a much lower wind speeds. We are risk takers and have only put it down once in 4 years, without any problems.
Terry,
The dish should be stowed flat for traveling.
Terry and Jo said
12:01 PM Apr 20, 2010
Senior Moment!!!!
It didn't even dawn on me that he was talking about a wind speed, not the speed created by a vehicle traveling down the road.
Duuuuhhhhh!!!!
Terry
Roz said
01:23 PM Apr 20, 2010
Senior Terry, Senior!
You may be off on your calculations, as this may qualify for a senior hour, not just a moment.
Welcome to the club!
Charles
The Bear II said
01:35 PM Apr 20, 2010
If you see the dish fly by the window, you'll know....
Jo was coming home the other day on an interstate highway in Oklahoma City and saw a fifth wheel going the other direction with their regular antenna still up. Our hope is that they reached their next destination without hitting an overpass or something.
I would imagine that any type of antenna or dish hitting an overhead object would also damage the roof and compromise the structure and create a leak.
Terry
It didn't even dawn on me that he was talking about a wind speed, not the speed created by a vehicle traveling down the road.
Duuuuhhhhh!!!!
Terry
You may be off on your calculations, as this may qualify for a senior hour, not just a moment.
Welcome to the club!
Charles