Leaking TV aerial

KjellNN replied on 01/10/2021 16:27

Posted on 01/10/2021 16:27

We have been finding some water in the wardrobe now and again over the last 2 years, but never been able to see where it was coming from.    The suspects were the awning light fitting, which also doubles as a wardrobe light when you open the door, or the Status directional TV aerial mount.

Both have been checked twice at the annual services, as has the roof/wall joint, and no leaks found.  

Today, while removing some stuff to ready the van to be used by our daughter, we found wet  chair pads in the bottom of the wardrobe directly below the aerial position, so that must be where the water is getting in.

The seal on the roof is fine, so after some googling and u tube watching, I have concluded that it is the aerial itself that is leaking, either through or round the mast.

Has anyone had this problem and fixed it, or will we need to invest in a complete new aerial?

footlooserv replied on 08/10/2021 23:08

Posted on 08/10/2021 23:08

Our vision plus arial  rubber boot on the roof has failed as it has perished and they do not sell spares. Water can drip down the shaft if the internal locking nut for securing direction is not tight.  Other aerial  manufactures do sell this item to suit theirs and I see in other forums this is a common problem. I think I have now found a car rubber boot to suit.

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