Anyone install SkyBox 16 on 07-11 CRV?Does it bend antenna or interfere w/ hatch?Site says it will, but when I measure from their chart, it doesn't.
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I have it on my 2009 Honda Element - zero issues with antenna or hatch. I have plenty of clearance for both. Not sure on the exact size difference between the CRV & Element, but I think they're pretty similar. The clamps to attach to your roof rack are adjustable - they slide forward & backward to accommodate different roof rack bar spacing. I would think you could slide them farther back on the box to move the box more forward on your car.
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Sorry, haven't installed mine yet, been very sick. But please let me know when you do finf out! Mine's going on a Sportsmobile. Having trouble fing the connection to my blue sky ( on drivers side). Anyone with an answer to that question????
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It's better on Highlander 2012 with Yakima cross bars than the factory ones, but still slightly interferes with the hatch. Since we had the skybox already and the cost of shipping back was half the price of the item itself, we ended up drilling extra mounting holes in the Skybox instead - even that it's not recommended by Yakima and voids the warranty. So if you did not order any of those yet, it may make sense to keep looking for a different cargo box for Highlander 2012.
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John, I installed mine in a 2006 Avalon. It's fairly large, so I put mine in the trunk. There was a power wire already there so installation was simple. The antenna is great, one of the best I've ever had. The stock sharkfin antenna is so poor it doesn't pull in any distant stations, that's why I opted for this one.
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What type of antenna are you using. On my midland magnetic mount it tuned to good SWR. On my Xterra with an antenna on the roof rack I had to add a thicker longer ground wire to the antenna mount.. SWR is related to the antenna more than the radio.
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Hi RAS: It's been over a year since I installed mine, but I vaguely remember a similar concern. As I remember, I also expected a tight fit like a sleeve over the antenna fitting, but then I realized that the U-bolts are what really holds the two parts together (via the bracket, which is firmly attached to the antenna). Just don't overtighten them (you'll start to see the pipe collapsing).
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Yes it will most definitely work. I have the same one but it's mounted on a roof with the same type of dish, I get all the sats, 110,119 and 128 which is ceil for HD channels. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you have a decent sat finder. Hope I was a help to you. Good luck with your install.
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I used the antenna wire that came with the radio. I ran the wire the entire length of the dashboard and the last three inch I turned it at an angle. Reception is perfect
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Well, it's a cool looking antenna, but with most people mentioning weak reception I'm having second thoughts. Although I mostly listen to Sirius...I have a 2014 JK...any comments?
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I know, here's a suggestion. Call C Crane and ask them. They have excellent customer service and are respectful. Also consider purchasing the antenna and trying it yourself. You can always send it back and you will know within a day or two if its right for your setup. I can say that it's stronger than the previous C Crane model because that's the one I have (the gray one). Due to the circumstances it works OK because I beefed it up using reflector home made designs that increase the signal capacity so I didn't take the step up in purchasing. Anyways hope this helps and good luck.
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Hello,I installed mine over a year ago and it works amazing up here in the mountains even with a steel building. I have 5 bars on my phone through out my 7,000 sq ft structure. As I remember I had to call Wilson and ask which antenna would be best for my system. I purchased whatever they told me to get...and it works awesome. If you are wondering...definitely call Wilson for your particular installation and location.
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Hi. I put this dish on my 04 discovery. The only problem seems to be where to run the wires. The wires on my discovery were run in the A/C duct. I used the same opening and problem solved. That duct goes all the way to the front (just above the TV). This dish finds the satellites the first time, every time. I ran a coax under the motorhome to the back and up into the closet and to the rear TV. I bought extra power supplies so moving my Genie and client is just plug and play. Good luck. Need help? email donstockton@usa.com
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How does your sky box attach? I have a ski rack and it attached to the cross bars. The system is pretty universal - any type of additional rack attaches to the cross bars.
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Knocks here. I have this antenna on all my barf ends and are the stock antenna for the uv82. They work the others only marginally on the 70cm.440 freqs. But not as good as theThese. I have 6 of them and compare with a diamond rho which is twice as long. Buy it. It is a good buy. Kc4cqs. Extra class license. THE FI IS SUPPLIED WITH THE SAME ANT. AS THE USA SERIES. TRY A UV8. U WOULD LIKE IT
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Hi James we get a lot of wind here to in west virgina we live on top of ridge. Its a big antenna and catches a lot of wind but so far its done great. One thing I suggest is using two inch mast pipe thu. I used inch and quarter and the wind bent it some but stayed up. I'm changing mine to two inch in spring. I live 50 100 miles to stations and I regularly get 30 to 37 channels. FREE You SHOULD INJOY IT
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Hello Stan, where are you mounting your antenna mounts? Using the firestik MKM2 body mount will solve this problem as the antenna is not NGP but the antenna mount is. I used the mount on my truck bed cross over tool box and did not need to ground the box to the frame of my truck. I used one for my Uniden SSB Radio and one for my Unuden Scanner. Both work great. I hope this helps.
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Gary, thanks for the question but I'm unsure? I have not yet even installed this VHF as a major refit has been delayed. All the best