TV antenna?

andyboy
andyboy Member Posts: 120
in Camping & Travel
Should someone want to access local TV channels, how best to do so?
i see the Nautilus system has an AUX input.
is that the place for an external antenna for a 2021 320?
i doubt we’ll be anywhere with cable.
2021 320 S Boondock
Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
Des Moines, IOWA!

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  • JP2558
    JP2558 Member Posts: 244
    edited August 2020
    Get an external antenna, and use coax cable from the antenna to the cable input on the tab, and then set the tv input source to tv or cable?

    Thanks, Jerry 
     
    2019 Honda Pilot AWD and 2018 T@B 320-CS hanging out on the left edge of Lake Erie.
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    The cable input on the Nautilus panel?
    Such an interesting place for it to be....
    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!
  • dragonsdofly
    dragonsdofly Member Posts: 1,927
    @abdyboy, we use exactly this set-up. Powered antenna mounted on an extendable painters pole. Cable from antenna plugs into the tv cable port on the t@b and power source plugs into the back of the television. I am going to suggest you do a search on "tv antenna" and check out @Dalehelman's permanent HD antenna mount on the t@b. It is also an excellent alternative. To use the search function, click on the search button in the upper right of your screen and type in a few key  words for anything you may have a question about. Good luck.



    2017 t@b sofitel(Dr@gonsFly)TV 2015 Silverado 2500hd(Behemoth). Wyandotte, Michigan.
    Draco dormiens numquam titilandus.
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    edited August 2020
    Hey thanks! I did search and did see that before posting here.
    Pretty cool. 
    I’m more of a plug and play person. 
    Looking for an easy way. Saw the inputs on the Nautilus and took a chance.
    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!
  • Mouseketab
    Mouseketab Member Posts: 1,262
    I use an unpowered antenna mounted on a piece of electrical conduit, and I have 50 ft of Coax. I also bring a 2 foot piece of rebar. Then I can position the pole away from trees with a clear site line. Pound the rebar into the ground about half way, slide the pole over the rebar, then string the cable. Scan for on -air channels. No matter what antenna you use, you will have to scan for channels at every new location. If you have cable, you will have to scan for cable channels at every new location.
    Carol
    MOUSE-KE-T@B
    2007 Dutchmen T@B Clamshell #2741
    2022 nuCamp T@B 320 CS-S
    2021 F-150 502A Lariat SuperCrew, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x2
    Harvest, AL
  • pthomas745
    pthomas745 Administrator, Moderator Posts: 4,605
    @dragonsdofly , those are just "cable glands" around a pvc pipe in your photo?

    2017 Outback
    Towed by 2014 Touareg TDi
  • CrabTab
    CrabTab Member Posts: 457
    edited August 2020
    I know many will find this too simplistic...


    Once in camp, we attach a pair of rabbit ears (using Velcro) and run the cable to the outside Aux input. Cost is less than $10 and takes about two minutes to setup.

    2019 320 Boondock Edge     - Sold Jan 2022
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    I just I attach about 15’ of coax to my Mohu Leaf flat antenna, and toss it on the roof. It works.
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    edited August 2020
    "... and toss it on the roof." Now that's my kind of installation! Technical and handy I am not.
    And CrabTab, yours too.
    I was hoping it was going to be as easy as that!
    Thanks for your help!




    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!
  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Member Posts: 489
    @andyboy...ours is a flat antenna with a built in stand...we have also out in on the roof...if it's windy we carry a portable table that it can sit on...
    Former 2017 T@G Max XL
    2021 T@B Boondock CS-S
    2018 Nissan Pathfinder
    Ontario, Canada
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    Is it an indoor antenna, you're using outdoors? Actually, would it even work inside?
    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!
  • CrabTab
    CrabTab Member Posts: 457
    Ours is an indoor antenna, haven't tried it inside though. For me it is easier to screw it in to the jack on the outside than fiddle behind the television. Plus I'd probably poke my eye out if our antenna was inside.  :)

    2019 320 Boondock Edge     - Sold Jan 2022
  • ChrisFix
    ChrisFix Member Posts: 743
    CrabTab said:
    I know many will find this too simplistic...

    Genius is in the simplicity!
    2025 T@B 400 Boondock Black Canyon with 400Ah Battle Born and Victron Multiplus 3000
    2025 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition with Redarc Trailer Brake Controller
  • ontheroad
    ontheroad Member Posts: 489
    Ours is labeled for indoor use...but use it outside..before going to bed we disconnect...but we also don't use it every night...
    Former 2017 T@G Max XL
    2021 T@B Boondock CS-S
    2018 Nissan Pathfinder
    Ontario, Canada
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    Great. Thanks for the info.

    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!
  • Raydar
    Raydar Member Posts: 13
    Amazon,  King omni directional antenna. Check it out 
  • duckblind123
    duckblind123 Member Posts: 68
    We purchased a omni-directional from Amazon last year and used a paint pole to get it above the trailer.  Also, use the paint pole to display our flags.  I checked Amazon and it says it is not currently available, but Wal-Mart has them.

    Marc & Janet
    2016 T@B S Max (H@banero) - 2025 GMC Canyon Denali - Magnolia, TX
  • TxNew23ers
    TxNew23ers Member Posts: 17
    We have a mohu leaf antenna, i hooked it up to the Cable connection in the nautilus compartment, but it didn't find any channels...what should it be connected to...the Aux?
  • Verna
    Verna Member Posts: 6,876
    @TxNew23ers, on the TV menu you need to connect it to antenna, as cable refers to RV Park supplied cable TV channels. If you can get the Mohu Leaf high, like on your roof (yes, I’m serious), you will get more channels. 
    Verna, Columbus, IN
    2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
    Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  • TxNew23ers
    TxNew23ers Member Posts: 17
    edited September 2020
    @Verna, oh, you don't select "air" on the TV?   What about the connection to the actual RV?
  • Tampakayaker
    Tampakayaker Member Posts: 558
    TxNew23ers said:
    @Verna, oh, you don't select "air" on the TV?   What about the connection to the actual RV?
    Menu pick should be air or antenna, then scan.

    On the 320 there is a coax connector on the drivers side you screw the cable into.

    Not sure about other models.
    2006 RAM 1500 4 door, 2016 T@B 320 MAX S 
    Tampa FL
  • keithk26
    keithk26 Member Posts: 10
    I found this suction cup bracket on eBay for $10. The Mohu Leaf antenna seems to be very directional when trying to pull in weak signals, so be sure to experiment. I might try duct tape if the tywraps don't work out.


    2020 T@B 320 S, 2023 GMC Acadia /w tow pkg., Twin Cities MN
  • andyboy
    andyboy Member Posts: 120
    Verna said:
    I just I attach about 15’ of coax to my Mohu Leaf flat antenna, and toss it on the roof. It works.

    Thanks to your sage advice, Verna this is what we've been doing for months. Works just fine. It's about as technical as I get.


    2021 320 S Boondock
    Subaru Outback XT and Honda Passport
    Des Moines, IOWA!

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