Antenna cable routing
Hi folks ... I have a 2012 Cougar X-lite 26SAB. After a horrible few days of rain in the Phoenix area, my over-the-air antenna reception went down the tubes (I can only pick up about half of the channels I had before the rain). I have done a lot of troubleshooting, including checking the booster, hooking up a different antenna, changing out cables, etc. I have determined that the problem most likely is the cable from the antenna to the inside of the trailer. The outside part of the cable is pretty well weather beaten and appears to be brittle in places. I would like to replace that cable and start fresh but I am not sure how it routes from the antenna to the amplifier/booster. I am thinking some moisture entered the cable somewhere and is causing problems. There is a rubber boot where the cable enters the roof and it looks like it is prone to allowing moisture to enter.
Any info, tips, etc. on how to thread a new cable through would be appreciated. I have not taken anything apart, including removing the caulking (assuming it is Dicor) from where the cable enters into the trailer. One question I have is ... is the cable from the antenna to the inside of the trailer one long piece, or does it connect to a double female at the roof and then enter the trailer?
Thanks for your help.
Jeff
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Jeff
2012 Keystone Cougar 26SAB fifth wheel
2006 Dodge Ram 2500
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