Where to mount CB antenna

[Collinsville]

Want to put a CB in our Rialta. Mounting the CB radio in the cab no problem, but anyone have any experience or suggestions about where to mount the antenna on the exterior of the vehicle?


Thanks


Greg

[xymotic]

I've been thinking about this myself for a while, and the other day I saw an astro minivan that had one right in front of the driver on a bracket in the gap in the hood. It looked 'professional' and I liked that you could remove it without leaving a gaping hole visible.



http://www.wearecb.com/auc10k-.....oC9e_w_wcB



Bear in mind I've not actually done it so I dunno if it's a good idea or not.

[bigdan]

the coach body being aluminum .......no magnetic base will do



Dan

[mloganusda]

Your anttena needs to be a ground plane type. Here is where I mounted mine on the passenger mirror.

[fmc42]

I see you are at collinsville what state are you in.


I am looking at a rialta and looking for someone near me.


thanks


mac

[fmc42]

I like install of your antenna mount.


very clean looking and those antennas work real good..


thanks

[mloganusda]

On the mirror mount, I used a simple "L" bracket from Lowes. I used one of the holes already drilled and measured for the second one. I used a copper tube on the "L" bracket for the antenna bracket to clamp onto. I purchased the CB antenna off of EBay. Total cost was about $25.

[fmc42]

I like the twin antennas the coverage is much better..


I am looking at a 2000 RIALTA-22FD VW


Do you have any advise for me when checking out the the rv?


thanks

[fmc42]

forgot what type of screw did you use on the bracket to the mirror mount. bolt nut or metal screw

[mloganusda]

I used the same screw that was on the mirror, maybe a little longer?