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 The
Wilson RV Trucker Antenna works
on Any Surface (Metal, Fiberglass, Wood, Etc.). This antenna comes
with a built in ground plane. It may be mounted through a grounded
surface such as the steel roof of a truck cab, or ungrounded surfaces
such as fiberglass or wood.
This antenna
comes with all the mounting hardware needed for any installation
through the roof up to 5 1/2" thick.
This Package Should
Contain:
1 - RV / Trucker Cellular Antenna
3 - Radials
1 - Rubber Boot
2 - 5/8" Nuts
2 - Star Lock Washers
2 - Steel Washers
2 - Rubber Washers
General
Installation Notes:
If you use
a knife to remove the antenna from its packaging be sure not to
cut the cable. For best performance it is important to mount the
antenna as high as possible. Mount this antenna at least 8 inches
away from any other antennas to avoid interference.
RV
- Installation
1. Unscrew the 7"
threaded rod from the antenna and slide it down over the antenna
cable. Remove the washers and nuts from the threaded rod. Leave
the rubber boot on the antenna.
2. Choose
a location to mount your antenna. For RV's we recommend mounting
your antenna so that the lower hole is hidden inside a cabinet
towards the front of the RV.
 3.
Shut down all electrical power inside the motor home. Drill a
5/8" hole up through the ceiling being careful not to come
into contact with electrical wires or air vents.
4. Note that only one
end of the threaded rod has inside threads. This is the top end
that the antenna will screw into after installation of the threaded
rod. Put a rubber washer, steel washer, star washer, and nut on
top of the threaded rod. About 1/8" of the threaded rod should
be visible above the nut. Push the threaded rod down through the
hole with the inside threads towards the top.
5. In some
cases you may want to cut the threaded rod if it extends too far
down from the ceiling. If you don't want to cut - skip to step
6. The threaded rod is brass and should cut easily. Mark the location
on the lower part of the threaded rod where it should be cut.
Leave enough threads to fit all three washers and the nut. Remove
the threaded rod from the vehicle. Place a nut onto the threaded
rod at the point where you will cut it. Check that you are not
cutting into the end with the inside threads. Tighten this nut
in a vice and cut with a hack saw. Once the cut is complete remove
the nut from the cut end to de-burr the outside of the threads.
Use a rat-tail file or knife to de-burr the inside of the rod.
This is important because a sharp edge may later cut the cable.
Push the threaded rod back down through the hole in the roof.
6. Place the other
rubber washer, steel washer, star washer, and nut onto the lower
end of the threaded shaft. Tighten the nut until it is snug, but
do not over tighten. It may be necessary to have a second person
hold the nut on top of the vehicle.
7. Feed the antenna's
cable through the center of the threaded rod from the top of the
vehicle. Screw the bottom of the antenna to the internal threads
of the threaded rod. Push the rubber boot down over the nut and
washers. We recommend that you place a small bead of silicone
caulking around the top and bottom of the rubber boot.
8. The three radials
should be screwed into the antenna just above the short fiberglass
rod. A small amount of Liquid Thread Lock on the radial's threads
will ensure that they won't vibrate out.
9. Route
the cable to the location where you will be using your phone.
Attach an antenna adapter (not included) to the female FME connecter
on the end of the antenna cable.
Trucks,
Cars, Boats, Etc. - Installation
1. Unscrew
the 7" threaded rod from the antenna and slide it down over
the antenna cable.  Remove
the washers and nuts from the threaded rod. Leave the rubber boot
on the antenna.
2. Choose a location
to mount your antenna. Some installations may require headliner
removal - this is difficult and may require a professional installer.
3. Drill a 5/8"
hole up through the roof being careful not to come into contact
with electrical wires or air vents.
4. Note that only one
end of the threaded rod has inside threads. This is the top end
that the antenna will screw into after installation of the threaded
rod. Put a rubber washer, steel washer, star washer, and nut on
top of the threaded rod. About 1/8" of the threaded rod should
be visible above the nut. Push the threaded rod down through the
hole with the inside threads towards the top.
5. Depending on your
application you may want to cut the threaded rod if it extends
too far down from the roof. If you don't want to cut - skip to
step 6. The threaded rod is brass and should cut easily. Mark
the location on the lower part of the threaded rod where it should
be cut. Leave enough threads to fit all three washers and the
nut. Remove the threaded rod from the vehicle. Place a nut onto
the threaded rod at the point where you will cut it. Check that
you are not cutting into the end with the inside threads. Tighten
this nut in a vice and cut with a hack saw. Once the cut is complete
remove the nut from the cut end to de-burr the outside of the
threads. Use a rat-tail file or knife to de-burr the inside of
the rod. This is important because a sharp edge may later cut
the cable. Push the threaded rod back down through the hole in
the roof.
6. Place the other
rubber washer, steel washer, star washer, and nut onto the lower
end of the threaded shaft. Tighten the nut until it is snug, but
do not over tighten. It may be necessary to have a second person
hold the nut on top of the vehicle.
7. Feed the antenna's
cable through the center of the threaded rod from the top of the
vehicle. Screw the bottom of the antenna to the internal threads
of the threaded rod. Push the rubber boot down over the nut and
washers. We recommend that you place a small bead of silicone
caulking around the top and bottom of the rubber boot.
8. The three radials
should be screwed into the antenna just above the short fiberglass
rod. A small amount of Liquid Thread Lock on the radial's threads
will ensure they won't vibrate out.
9. Route
the cable to the location where you will be using your phone.
Attach an antenna adapter (not included) to the female FME connecter
on the end of the antenna cable.
Attaching
your Phone to the Adapter
In order to attach you cellular antenna to your cellphone you
will need an Adapter. The Adapter connects the phone to the antenna
cable and transfers power to and from the antenna. Click
here for a list of antenna adapters.
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