Installing a two way radio in Newmar coach

[MarkN]

Im planning to install a Gmrs radio in my 2018 Dutchstar. Has anyone done this? I am curious as to running the antenna up to the roof and the power cable to the house batteries. Any info and pics would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mark

 

[Joe Hogan]

Tried to install a CB antenna on the CanyonStar, but too much electrical interference to get a decent signal. Moved on to GMRS and ham when stationary.
The GMRS handheld will use the stock antenna for now.

 

[AbdRahim]

With antenna coax, one must be careful routing the wire under the dash, interference can occur both ways. I brought the power wire in alongside a bundle that comes in behind the dash radio. My wire runs were done by a reputable CB shop that deals with eighteen wheelers all day. They mounted the antenna on the ladder and ran the coax underneath the coach to a fron grommet by the accelerator.

I have 2m and CB.Difficult finding anyone to talk to on either.

 

[GUS2000]

here is what I mounted on one of the fake awning brackets on the roof to hold a 2' Firestick.. works great and I can actually leave it laying down if all I want to do is monitor. range is better than I expected it to be..

Diamond® Antenna ~ K9000TM Motorized Mount

photo taken during installation