TV Antenna on Eagle Ht 26.5

[mybrown29]

Is it normal for the TV Antenna on our Jayco Eagle HT 26.5 2011 model to not lay flat on the roof when in closed position?

[mybrown29]

[Northern Wis.]

Originally Posted by mybrown29

Is it normal for the TV Antenna on our Jayco Eagle HT 26.5 2011 model to not lay flat on the roof when in closed position?

I just looked at mine and its flat on the roof. Maybe you have the antenna rotated ever so slightly and its not aligning with the antenna base.

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by Northern Wis.

I just looked at mine and its flat on the roof. Maybe you have the antenna rotated ever so slightly and its not aligning with the antenna base.

Yep, you gotta line up the arrows on the discs (inside by the crank). Mine lays flat except for a small rubber grommet that keeps it from tearing the roofing material. BTW, I couldn't see your picture.

[mybrown29]

I checked and it wasn't lined up. Did that and it still does t go all the way down. The spring between the handle and ceiling keeps getting off center as I crank it closed. I think that is keeping it from going all the way down. Might have to take the handle apart and realign the spring and gasket I suspect. Thanks for the post as I wasn't certain if it should go all the way down.

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by mybrown29

I checked and it wasn't lined up. Did that and it still does t go all the way down. The spring between the handle and ceiling keeps getting off center as I crank it closed. I think that is keeping it from going all the way down. Might have to take the handle apart and realign the spring and gasket I suspect. Thanks for the post as I wasn't certain if it should go all the way down.

There is a hole through which you need to put lubrication located on the antennae base. You will need to climb up on the roof and find a small black plug. Remove the plug put some lub down there and replace the plug. That should take care of the spring getting off-center and should make the antenna work much better. You may want to lube the antennae gear also, since you will already be up on the roof.

[mybrown29]

Thanks will try that tomorrow ! I love this forum

[Sea Six]

It is definitely supposed to lie completely flat on the roof when it's down.

[mybrown29]

What kind of lube do you recommend ?

[troutslayer]

Originally Posted by mybrown29

What kind of lube do you recommend ?

I use spray silicone. You need to attach the small plastic nozzle (tube) in order to direct the spray into the hole and on the gears, keeping any spray away from the roofing material. While you are up there, maybe you could have someone inside the RV operate the antennae to see if there is anything obstructing its operation .

[mybrown29]

I am happy to report that our TV antenna is now laying flat on the roof. We lubed it as suggested and straightened out a bent part keeping it from going all the way down. Must have happened from previous owner. Happy campers now and ready to leave for the ocean tomorrow. Thanks for all the tips and advice!

[Sea Six]

Glad you were able to fix it.

[namusmc65]

Mine lays completely flat as long as it is lined up properly and nothing has gotten in the way. Very easy for small limbs to fall out of trees and wind up in the tray where the antenna lays down.

[RoyBraddy]

I might add that my BATWING lays flat but the antenna end sits in a raised piece of metal that keeps the BATWING antenna from actually touching the trailer roof. This also keeps the somewhat flexible antenna wings from flapping in the wind when going down the road to keep from doing damage to the antenna ends as well as the trailer roof.

I was looking on GOOGLE IMAGES for a photo of the raised metal section piece but could not come up with one...

Roy Ken