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High Performance Antennas for Motorhomes and Caravans
Are you tired of poor radio reception in your motorhome or caravan adventures? Whether you're cruising through remote locations or parked in the heart of the city, having a reliable antenna system is crucial for staying connected.
We offer a wide range of antennas covering a variety of options. Let's take a look at what to avoid, and most importantly, how to achieve the best reception in your vehicle.
Why Windscreen Antennas Aren't Ideal for Motorhomes
Windscreen antennas, though convenient, often fail to deliver optimal performance for motorhomes. Here's why:
Roof Overhang Limitations: Motorhomes typically have roof overhangs, obstructing the line of sight for windscreen antennas. This obstruction hinders signal reception, especially in remote areas where signals may already be weak.
Remote Travel Challenges: Traveling to remote locations magnifies the limitations of windscreen antennas. Without a clear signal path, these antennas struggle to maintain reliable reception.
Let's take a look at some high performance options...
AM/FM & DAB Bumper Mount Antenna
Designed specifically for motorhomes and caravans, this antenna offers excellent performance. Its features include:
Fiberglass/Plastic Compatibility: Suitable for mounting on fiberglass or plastic surfaces.
Enhanced Reception: Delivers great AM/FM and DAB signal reception.
Wing mounts coupled with a DAB splitter
As the name suggests, a wing mount antenna is fitted on the wing of a vehile. Typically AM/FM you can pair these with a DAB splitter which then allows the antenna to pick up Digital radio signals too.
Improved Reception: Wing mounts enhance AM/FM reception, while the DAB splitter ensures DAB signal compatibility.
An antenna on your roof will give you the best possible performance!
In essence, a roof-mounted antenna offers the highest performance as they aren't obstructed by anything. However, motorhome roofs are typically made of fiberglass, so its essential the antenna is grounded.
Grounding Requirement: Due to fiberglass roofs, a solid ground plane is necessary for optimal performance.
Steel or Aluminum Ground Plane: Ensure a ground plane of at least 50 x 50cm for effective grounding.
When it comes to staying connected on your motorhome or caravan adventures, investing in a high-performance antenna system is essential. With the right antenna system, you can enjoy crystal-clear reception wherever your travels take you. Remember, a roof mounted 'whip' style antenna will perform the best but they require a ground plane.
Plenty of offerings: if you need solutions for other applications like GPS or TV/Satellite then you can exlore the full range we offer here - www.celsusice.co.uk/brands/calearo
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