Winegard SK-3005 Installing the TRAV’LER Antenna, Installing the Cable Entry Plate

Installing the TRAV’LER Antenna

Place the TRAV’LER antenna on the roof where you plan to install it. On the TRAV’LER mount base, the transition plate is marked “FRONT” and “BACK.” Rotate the TRAV’LER antenna until the front of the TRAV’LER base faces the front of the RV. The TRAV’LER antenna must be mounted on or parallel to the centerline of the coach. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

No obstructions taller than 10” in a 33” radius

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Installing the Cable Entry Plate

After installing the TRAV’LER antenna mount base, install a cable entry plate at the location Figure 8 chosen for cables to enter the vehicle from the roof, following the instructions below.

Drill a 1/2” hole in the roof, and push the power/control cable and one coax cable per receiver through the hole. (Installations for multiple receivers may require a larger hole or multiple holes because each receiver requires a dedicated coax cable.)

Place the supplied cable entry plate over the hole and cables. Screw the plate in place using eight of the supplied mounting screws. See Figure 8. Seal the plate and screw holes with approved sealant (not included).

Mount on or parallel to centerline of coach

Centerline of Coach

FRONT

Front of RV

Depending on the length of the cable on the roof, you may need to use cable clamps between the unit and the cable entry plate. Clamping every 12–16” should eliminate any unnecessary cable movement.

Installing the Cables

Transition Plate

When installing the TRAV’LER antenna on a rubber roof, Winegard recommends using the		SKA-004
SKA-004 Roller Plate, which is designed to create a solid landing area for the roller. If not using
this plate, make sure that the roller does not come in contact with any rib supports or bubbles
in the roof when in operation. Failure to do so may result in damage to the roof.		Sold Separately
Verify that the marked “FRONT” of the transition plate is facing the front of the vehicle (Figure 5).
Figure 6	Place marks through the nine holes in the mount base to mark the
	location where the screw holes will go. The arrows in Figure 6
	indicate the location of the nine screw holes. It is important that you
	can see these marks on the roof of the RV. Move the TRAV’LER mount
	out of the installation area.
	It is recommended that you do not pre-drill the screw holes at

Connect the power/control cable to the TRAV’LER interface box, as shown below in Figure 9. Attach the TRAV’LER power supply to the TRAV’LER interface box, and attach the AC power cord to the TRAV’LER power supply.

Figure 9

Back of TRAV’LER Interface Box		110 V outlet
		AC Power Cord
	Power/Control Cable	TRAV’LER Power Supply

Finally, connect a coax cable from the TRAV’LER mount base to each receiver being used with the TRAV’LER antenna. Note that two coax cables must run from the TRAV’LER antenna to a DVR receiver. Plug in the AC power cord to the outlet. Note: the provided coax cables only include a connector on one end.

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Screw hole

To prevent water from getting into the TRA’VLER, use a solid line of

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approved sealant to connect the marks in the shape of the base. This

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step must be completed, or the unit will fail due to corrosion. Replace

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110V Outlet

		Receiver
TRAV’LER		Coax	Cable
		Cable
			Plate
Power	Supply		Entry
		TRAV’LER	Coax
		Interface Box
Two coax cables must run from			Cable
the antenna to a DVR receiver.

The SK-3005 will support up to four receivers.

It can support more receivers with a DIRECTV multi-switch.

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