I recently noticed water leaking in around/ using my antenna wire as a path into my vehicle. I noticed a wet floor several times after a rain. I have a 2016 ford explorer with a mag mount antenna. I had the cable running out the passenger rear window jam. I a trying to figure out a way to stop the water from traveling down the cable into the vehicle. Has anyone ran into this with some insight. I don’t plan on having the vehicle for more than a few more years.
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Water leaking Into vehicle via antenna wire.
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Install a permanent mount for the antenna on the roof of the vehicle. If done properly, it won't leak.
So true.
BTW, there are a bunch of 'old man tales' out there that a permanent NMO mount, properly/professionally done will devalue your car somehow, or they are inherently unreliable and will always leak, and more.
They are false.
Well, with a magmount you have this trouble like you do of rainwater getting in, you have paint scratching, etc.
Pull the trigger and get a proper NMO mount, or I do 2 lip mounts on my CR-Vs back gate.
Additionally, since the OP's vehicle is 8 model years old, a permanent mount will have little or no impact on the value of the vehicle.
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Be careful of those lip mounts, be careful that the coax doesn't compromise the rubber waterproof seal, that's a common problem where the lower lip where the coax folds rips the rubber insulation😉
Drill the hole. If you aren't comfortable doing it, most radio shops will for a small fee.
I was thinking about that. I’m only planning on having this vehicle for a few more years. So I did not want to waste money on a permanent antenna mount. I know they won’t leak. I see them in use every day at work.
I've responded to this dialog before. In the 50+ years that I've owned (and leased) vehicles and driven them, I've always had NMO permanent mounts on my cars/SUVs. My latest SUV has four NMO-mounted antennas. It wasn't even a week old and I had them permanently installed.
A magnetic antenna is a temporary compromise. Plus there will be more damage to the paint's finish. Never, and I repeat, never have I had any of my vehicles lose their value at trade-in or direct sale because of the permanent NMO mounts.
A magnetic antenna is a temporary compromise. Plus there will be more damage to the paint's finish. Never, and I repeat, never have I had any of my vehicles lose their value at trade-in or direct sale because of the permanent NMO mounts.
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There's no way to seal it unless you goop a whole butt load of silicone (like 5 or 6 Kardashians worth of silicone) around the door frame. If you are in 90310 zip code, plenty of places down there that will help you do it correctly.
I've been installing NMO mounts on all my cars since I started driving. Never had it reduce resale value or scare off a buyer. Never had a permanent mount NMO leak.
What will reduce resale value:
Moldy and mildewed carpet/upholstery. We've got an old work truck like that, no one wants to drive it.
I've been installing NMO mounts on all my cars since I started driving. Never had it reduce resale value or scare off a buyer. Never had a permanent mount NMO leak.
What will reduce resale value:
Moldy and mildewed carpet/upholstery. We've got an old work truck like that, no one wants to drive it.
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WEP9000 Glass Mount CB Antenna
Check out this Workman Electronics WEP9000 at www.WalcottRadio.com
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Not optimal , but neither is a mag mount
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Now gooping the inside of the door frame with a large load of silicone, that, will reduce the value of your car LOL. I saw a guy try to do that with a convertible top and he wasn't a professional, what a mess.
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is the antenna for a two way or a scanner ?
if it is a scanner, just try it with the antenna on the inside when it rains.
if it is a scanner, just try it with the antenna on the inside when it rains.
I have never had a mag-mount scratch any surface. the magnet can attract metal chards, be sure the magnet surface is clean and wipe the roof of any dirt or dust.
A better way is simply have a drip loop before it enters the vehicle.
You can get a NMO mount with antenna connector for $20 on the jungle site. A good quality mount is not much more. Thats pretty cheap.
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That is a Butt Load!
slowmover
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Brick outhouse.
Easier to drill roof than to figure out just where to drill a fat girl
And then there’s her sisters
So don’t leave them in the rain
Get NMO done before these finish playing.
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slowmover
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Now, if you do it right:
“Ain’t no mountain high enough
No valley, low enough,
Just call me, no matter where you are
No matter how far“
Once you’re on-air everyone will know this as your new voice:
We got it together, didn’t we?
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“Ain’t no mountain high enough
No valley, low enough,
Just call me, no matter where you are
No matter how far“
Once you’re on-air everyone will know this as your new voice:
We got it together, didn’t we?
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