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04-21-2016, 02:15 PM
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Weather Station Transmitter Location
Hi Gang, received a wireless weather station (no wind speed/rain gage) for Xmas last year and wanted to set it up. Mounted the info screen next to the main coach door, but where to mount the outdoor sensor? Needs to be out of direct sunlight for best results. Behind rear bumper maybe?
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04-21-2016, 02:19 PM
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Under the awning maybe..???
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04-21-2016, 02:27 PM
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Planning to put ours along side the frame near the steps.
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04-21-2016, 02:29 PM
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In a CG, I'd set mine on top of a wheel; out of the sun and plenty of air circulation. Worked well until 'the last time.' It was wet and we were rushed so now it's mushed into the wet sod in an Ohio CG. 
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04-21-2016, 03:13 PM
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I did the same thing, put in on top of one of the wheels. I did not realize what I did until we got home and I saw the weather station receiver laying on my bed.
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04-21-2016, 03:22 PM
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Mounted ours by the frame, near the steps. Out of the way. Works like a charm.
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04-21-2016, 03:51 PM
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We put ours under the propane cover on the base that holds the propane tanks, worked perfect! Right between the two tanks
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04-21-2016, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jacko147
We put ours under the propane cover on the base that holds the propane tanks, worked perfect! Right between the two tanks
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I put my sensor in the same place works well, except after one long trip on a very bumpy road, the sensor disappeared somewhere on the road.
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04-21-2016, 06:15 PM
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It seems this is a common occurrence, the dreaded forgetting of the outdoor transmitter. I also left mine on top of the tire a few years ago only to realize this after I got home when there was no outdoor reading on the display.
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04-21-2016, 06:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crabman
It seems this is a common occurrence, the dreaded forgetting of the outdoor transmitter. I also left mine on top of the tire a few years ago only to realize this after I got home when there was no outdoor reading on the display.
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The odd part about losing my outdoor transmitter was that the indoor/outdoor display frequently showed an outdoor temp.  We just didn't whose temp or where. 
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04-21-2016, 08:12 PM
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I used Velcro to attach mine to the inside skirting of the TT, I think any similar place out of the sun would do. My batteries went dead last fall and I removed the transmitter and put it where? Been looking for it for 3 days and still no luck.
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04-21-2016, 08:43 PM
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We put a coma hook on the side of the htt next to the door. Get to camp hang it up, as we pack, we bring it in. So far we have not forgotten it.
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04-25-2016, 03:27 PM
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I have a weather station with rain and wind. I mount it on a pole I have clamped to my ladder. I take it down before I travel although it could probably handle it.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/me...cture5962.html
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04-25-2016, 03:34 PM
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As soon as I get home, I'm putting mine on a wheel!
Mine is mounted right at the door of the TT. Although my weather station doesn't really need to stay dry, it does need to stay out of the Sun and that's about it. I get accurate readings of temp, humidity and barometric pressure. Just don't mount the transmitter too close to the awning. It tends to radiate heat.
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04-25-2016, 03:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MrJackSprat
Hi Gang, received a wireless weather station (no wind speed/rain gage) for Xmas last year and wanted to set it up. Mounted the info screen next to the main coach door, but where to mount the outdoor sensor? Needs to be out of direct sunlight for best results. Behind rear bumper maybe?
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My first thought would be near the windshield, under the Class C over-hang (3M double stick molding tape). It would be out of the sun, and have a direct line of sight with the receiver. Just thinking ...!!!
OK .... On second though, perhaps not a good idea. Changing the batteries might be an issue...!!!
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