Tv Antenna stiff

[campersam9]

My tv antenna is so hard to put up I broke the handle. Is there a place that I can lube it or is in need of a replacement? It is a 2008 antenna.

[JFlightRisk]

There is indeed a procedure to lube it. I did it a few years ago to ours, even though we don't have a tv inside. Just to keep the o-rings from drying out. I can't remember it it's in the generic Jayco manual, or if I had a Winegard manual to look at.

I remember using spray silicone, perhaps into a hole that's got a plastic or rubber plug in it. If no one else speaks up, I'll get into it tomorrow and find where I saw it.

[campersam9]

Thank you this is better than purchasing a new one.

[RedHorse1]

Yes, there is a rubber plug in the base. I lube mine with silicone spray, I also spray a little on all moving joints.

[wiscampsin]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmh0b4mzIvI

[campersam9]

This is a big help.

[wiscampsin]

Scroll down to page 5 for lube instructions.

https://d38mfwkkxtsm2m.cloudfront.ne...ts/2452013.pdf

[campersam9]

I have never put any silicone spray on this ever. Thank you very much for the information.

[norty1]

Just pop the small rubber plug on the base of the antenna on the roof and give it a squirt of silicone. Another squirt on the swivel mechanism and you are good until next year.

[campersam9]

If that will not free it up I will get a new worm gear. The replacement handle is $12.00 so I can get parts.
When I went on the roof to do this I ordered roof coating. One more job I can’t get done.