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Cable connection

In the basement where the electric and water are there is a cable connection. If I connect to this how does it get to the tv? Seems like I recall a split off line by the front tv that I assume goes to the back tv, does the line from the basement split into it somewhere and Feed both tv's. Just tryin to figure out systems on the coach.

Thanks
Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
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Pasadena, Texas
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Re: Cable connection

Reply #1 –
You should. Have a wiring diagram in the manual for your coach showing the splitter.  In mine, a have more than one splitter giving me connections to front tv, back tv, and outlet in basement for outside tv
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

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Reply #2 –
Our 2003 has a splitter in the cabinet above the driver's seat.

One to front tv and the other to the rear tv.

jack
Jack - Cynthia

Jan 2013
2003 U295 38'
3810 PBFS (6180)
2014 Jeep Sahara Unlimited

Re: Cable connection

Reply #3 –
howdy Keith,

I do not know how many owners your coach has had, but the chances are that your actual coaxial wiring does not necessarily match the original wiring diagram, I know mine does not.  The definitive answer is that if the wiring diagram does not match what you are experiencing, you will have to trace out what previous owners have wired up.  In my experience, the entertainment systems are one of the most often modified systems. 
Jan & Richard Witt
1999 U-320  36ft WTFE
Build Number: 5478 Motorcade: 16599
2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited w/Air Force One
Jan: NO5U, Richard:KA5RIW
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Re: Cable connection

Reply #4 –
I am off the grid 99% of the time but I was plugged-in with access to cable for a couple weeks once and tried hooking up the cable. Found out that the wiring had been modified. The simple solution is to run a cable in through the window and straight to the TV.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
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Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Dakota Slim –
Found out that the wiring had been modified. The simple solution is to run a cable in through the window and straight to the TV.
Same with our coach, it's got a dome, huge fold-down tv in front and another in the stern. Tho I have a audio background, I have not touched that jumble of wires! Snake a cable in, use our small tv and a box for internet, just fine. If I ever have the pleasure of meeting Brett Wolfe, I'll buy him a steak dinner (with drinks) to explain what is what!  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
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Reply #6 –
Steak dinner would be nice, but the "dome" was after my time.

So, have no idea how the guy who bought it from me wired it/had it wired.

I did install the drop down TV, but nothing special about it's wiring.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #7 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
I did install the drop down TV, but nothing special about it's wiring.
You'd love the 'modification':  no labels, no files or schematics: just a regular rat's nest!  ::)
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: Cable connection

Reply #8 –
Actually AV equipment is one of my "black boxes".

Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Cable connection

Reply #9 –
We had our wire/cable spaghetti ball unscrambled by Lance at Old Town Motorhome in Nac last year, but for some reason, have not been able to get any signal from the on shore cable connection.  I tried finding the cable in the cabinet using my circuit tester (connected coax cable to wet bay, bringing it through the drivers doo), but could not find the cable in the cabinet that completed the circuit.  We ended up running the cable directly from the shore connection to the TV.  Less than satisfactory solution.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


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Re: Cable connection

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
I tried finding the cable in the cabinet using my circuit tester (connected coax cable to wet bay, bringing it through the drivers doo), but could not find the cable in the cabinet that completed the circuit. 
Sven,

Did you try a tone injector/generator type of tester? They are inexpensive and hard to beat if you are even within six inches or so of the wire/cable and if you attach the injector to the outside shield, you can follow it along. Once you have found it, options would be to replace the RG-59 with RG-6. Less loss. If you can, locate the amplifier close to the OAT antenna. If you just ran the cable to the TV, you may not have an amplifier in the line. They make a big difference.

Once you find the other end, us a label machine to identify it. Like "From Roof Antenna."

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
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Reply #11 –
Sven, I lost signal to my tvs and found a false floor in the closet. A metal box had all the connections and I found a blown 1/2 amp fuse which was blown. My coach is older than yours. It may not be the same. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30
 

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: joeszeidel –
Sven, I lost signal to my tvs and found a false floor in the closet. A metal box had all the connections and I found a blown 1/2 amp fuse which was blown. My coach is older than yours. It may not be the same. 
Yes, we have one there also. I just wanted to modernize the system so ran an HDMI cable and RG-6 to the main salon wall in our 36 footer and get rid of all the switches and the old amp. This all went in the tunnel of the belly of the bus. The HDMI comes from the center of the front where I have a 4 way HDMI input/output back to the big TV on the back main salon passenger's side wall. The coax makes a stop in the front middle also so it can be split and sent outside for a TV, etc. Also goes on to the small tv in the back bedroom.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)