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07-07-2020, 02:48 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: California
Posts: 1
THOR #19511
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FM Radio Antenna Replacement
When checking my roof seals, I noticed the antenna for the dash radio is broken. Picture is attached. I have a 2018 Thor A.C.E. 30.4.
Does anyone know what would be the best repair option? I'd prefer not to have to remove the entire antenna and wires to the dash, but can do that for a worst case scenario.
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07-07-2020, 03:31 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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If there's a set screw on what's left that held the mast in place you could easily find the mast at most auto parts stores. Or possibly buy a new antenna that has a similar swivel joint & just use that portion.
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Sold '13 Thor Redwood 36 FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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07-07-2020, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Thor Tuscany 40DX
State: Colorado
Posts: 121
THOR #5043
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Don't mean to insult you but that looks more like an old CB antenna to me? Is there another antenna on the roof?
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07-07-2020, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Ohio
Posts: 266
THOR #989
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Try unscrewing the short part that is sticking out of the pivoting base. On our 2015 Windsport 27K the antenna was all cracked up and falling a part. I was able to unscrew the mast and was able to find a generic replacement at the local NAPA store. The new antenna came with multiple threaded connectors that enabled me to attach the new mast to the existing base. There was no need to change the base or wiring. When you get that threaded piece out I would take it to the parts store, it may help insure you get the right adapters. My replacement has been in operation for about 18 months and still working fine. Good luck.
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07-07-2020, 11:13 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2011 FW Hurricane 33T
State: England
Posts: 1,295
THOR #16471
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Could it be this one?
Mirage
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07-07-2020, 11:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 35m
State: North Carolina
Posts: 935
THOR #13505
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https://www.autozone.com/antenna-cab..._0?spps.s=4980
that might work, spent 10 minutes, hard to find that one. Have the same one on ours, figure be a ton of them out there!
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12-27-2023, 11:19 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar
State: Louisiana
Posts: 30
THOR #27445
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Antenna
Quote:
Originally Posted by navybones
When checking my roof seals, I noticed the antenna for the dash radio is broken. Picture is attached. I have a 2018 Thor A.C.E. 30.4.
Does anyone know what would be the best repair option? I'd prefer not to have to remove the entire antenna and wires to the dash, but can do that for a worst case scenario.
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I am now having the same problem with my antenna. Were you able to find another antenna? If so, were? Do you know if this works as your Navigation antenna?
Thanks for any info.
Soap
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12-28-2023, 01:39 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Soap
I am now having the same problem with my antenna. Were you able to find another antenna? If so, were? Do you know if this works as your Navigation antenna?
Thanks for any info
Soap
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I just replaced my non nav dash radio. The new radio had separate GPS and radio antenna hookups. I used the radio antenna from the original radio and the radio was delivered with the GPS antenna that sits on the dashboard near the windshield.
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2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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12-28-2023, 01:45 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by navybones
When checking my roof seals, I noticed the antenna for the dash radio is broken. Picture is attached. I have a 2018 Thor A.C.E. 30.4.
Does anyone know what would be the best repair option? I'd prefer not to have to remove the entire antenna and wires to the dash, but can do that for a worst case scenario.
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Have you checked to see if you can unscrew the black part of the antenna? While I have not tried to unscrew mine the mast part kind of looks like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Uni...37&sr=8-6&th=1
Or maybe like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Eightwood-Fle...728267&sr=8-49
At $12 dollars it is worth a try to see if you can just screw the mast part onto your old base.
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Dan
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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12-28-2023, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 30.3
State: Iowa
Posts: 1,219
THOR #28145
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan-sr@perra-us.net
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I just stepped out and took a photo of the antenna on my ACE. It appears to me that the first link I sent you is a good candidate. Or maybe this one which looks just like mine.
https://www.amazon.com/Bingfu-Replac...%2C149&sr=8-18
You should be able to unscrew what is left of the old mast from the base and just screw the new mast onto the old base.
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Dan
2018 Thor ACE 30.3
Towing 2020 Jeep Gladiator
Former 1996 28' Tiffin Allegro owner
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