TV antenna mount option

[marykhubby]

I remember promising someone pics on how I mounted a TV antenna (saucer type) to a canvas top. Unfortunately I can't locate the original post, so I'll throw this out there to anyone looking for ideas...

Mount location looking forward:

Mount location looking aft (180 degree zipper design to insert saucer):

Zipper is normally closed against the cable:

Closeup of cable access:

Cable routing (runs along poles, under canvas wraps):

 

[rduhon]

Nice, but wouldn't it make the top sag and hold water in the middle of the cover
instead of running off the sides?

 

[marykhubby]

Nope.
The top canvas is taught and placing the unit between the supports keeps the curvature that way.
Those saucer antennas weigh very little. Been up for 2 years now without any issues.

 

[rduhon]

That's pretty cool.
But we got a hard top.