This installation covers an omnidirectional TV antenna fitted to the roof of a caravan in Orford.
Why omnidirectional antennas suit caravans
A house antenna is aimed at one transmitter and stays put. A caravan is different. Every time you set up camp, the van faces a new direction and the nearest transmitter is somewhere new. A directional antenna means climbing up or winding it around to find a signal at every stop, which gets old quickly.
An omnidirectional antenna picks up signal from all directions at once, so there’s nothing to aim. You park, switch on the TV and scan for channels. For touring around Tasmania, where you can move between transmitters in a single day’s drive, that convenience makes a big difference.
What we did
We fitted the omnidirectional antenna to the caravan roof on its mounting base, positioned clear of the air conditioner, hatches and solar panels. The base was secured and sealed to keep water out, which is critical on a van. The cable was routed inside to the TV point, and we tested reception on the spot to confirm channels were coming through.
Caravans also move and flex on the road far more than a house roof does. That’s why the mounting and sealing are so important. A well sealed base will stay watertight over thousands of kilometres of corrugations and potholes.
The result
Free-to-air TV wherever the van is parked, with no antenna to aim and no climbing up on the roof at every stop.
Michael also installs automatic satellite systems for caravans and motorhomes for touring where terrestrial signal runs out. Call 0420 998 592 to talk through your setup.
Installed by Michael Starling
Owner and senior technician, Antenna Installation Specialists
Michael has been installing antenna, satellite and data systems across Southern Tasmania for 20 years. Certificate III in Telecommunications Digital Reception Technology, ACMA Open cabling registration, and a three year warranty on every job. Sorell based. Call 0420 998 592 for a free quote.