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Do I need the compass?

Right now the compass always points North, no matter which way the coach is pointed. We always use a gps when traveling. Don't see the need for a separate compass.

Would like to remove the compass cable where it penetrates the roof. It's in the way of a repair I'm doing where the satellite cable penetrates the roof.
Mike & Molly Patronick
2001 U320 40'
2011 Forester

Re: Do I need the compass?

Reply #1 –
Quote from: morninghill –
Right now the compass always points North, no matter which way the coach is pointed.
If you wanted to keep it.
You can removed the dome cap on the roof where the mechanism is and you might find it has become unfastened.  Park the coach facing North and then adjust the mechanism until it is reading accurately. Refastened with silicone and refastened the dome cap.
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Do I need the compass?

Reply #2 –
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Quote from: Barry Beam –
If you wanted to keep it.
You can removed the dome cap on the roof where the mechanism is and you might find it has become unfastened.  Park the coach facing North and then adjust the mechanism until it is reading accurately. Refastened with silicone and refastened the dome cap.

Could my compass connection under the dome just be loose?  When parked it keeps randomly changing (N, NW, SE, E...) every 2-3 seconds.  Or is that another issue? 
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Mark & Mary Benko
Former coach: 2005 U295 3823
Jeep Cherokee, Honda Fit

Re: Do I need the compass?

Reply #3 –
I use my cell phone as a compass because I want to park facing North so the passenger side is always on the east side and we can sit in the shade in the evening and not deal with the western setting sun. :)  Unless it's cold...