Antenna relocation kit for installing Roof Top Tents while keeping Sirius XM Radio?

[Figmo]

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[UtahBrandon]

So, then do we have the option to use one or the other?

If XM struggles for 30 seconds or so to load the music, it will only then offer an option to "switch to internet". I'm not technically sure what that does, however, I assume it's using cellular service at that point. I haven't found a proactive way to switch to internet yet. I've just had to wait for it to offer.

 

[rblock50]

If XM struggles for 30 seconds or so to load the music, it will only then offer an option to "switch to internet". I'm not technically sure what that does, however, I assume it's using cellular service at that point. I haven't found a proactive way to switch to internet yet. I've just had to wait for it to offer.

Interesting, I did see that message some time ago and it switched to internet. I wonder if it kept that setting or if it resets it self. I'll see if I can dig in my settings to see what is being used.

 

[Sledge]

The satellite antenna is on top of the roll bar. I installed a pair of Exposed Racks under my soft top wildtrak, and the rear one unfortunately goes over the top of the antenna which makes it worse. I too am patiently waiting for a satellite antenna relocation kit.

 

[UtahBrandon]

Now that I mounted my rooftop tent for Bronco Safari, the XM reception is painful again. Anyone found a solution yet?

 

[wisaabi]

Now that I mounted my rooftop tent for Bronco Safari, the XM reception is painful again. Anyone found a solution yet?

Found this for jeeps. Will have to look at the unit on the Bronco to see if the connectors are the some. If the backer doesn’t work it should be easy to make something.
https://adventureracksystems.com/sirisuxm-satellite-antenna-relocation-mount.html

 

[rblock50]

I don't get it. I have a HT and from what you guys are saying, it sounds like it wouldn't work with my HT on. But I haven't had any issues.

 

[da_jokker]

I don't get it. I have a HT and from what you guys are saying, it sounds like it wouldn't work with my HT on. But I haven't had any issues.

No it works fine through the carboard HT (MIC), but once you add another layer of obstruction like a rooftop tent, it sounds like it does it in.

I've had it kick out several times when there was barely anything in the way. I almost think that it is just pushing the edge of reception.

 

[CM22]

da_jokker is right.......

I put the Anderson hard top on mine and with the thicker headliner, the reception is crap. I tried to relocated the antenna to under the roll bar but it was still crap.

 

[Glow6903]

Found this for jeeps. Will have to look at the unit on the Bronco to see if the connectors are the some. If the backer doesn’t work it should be easy to make something.
https://adventureracksystems.com/sirisuxm-satellite-antenna-relocation-mount.html

Any update on this topic and if this piece will work?

 

[Glow6903]

Like I mentioned it’s only 360L portion of Sirius XM that runs on cellular. Look in your vehicle settings and you’ll see a toggle to turn 360 L on and off.

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/more-vehicle-topics/audio-system/what-is-siriusxm-360l/

Any exact step by step directions for this?

 

[wisaabi]

Any update on this topic and if this piece will work?

I haven’t had a chance to work on it. I’ve ordered an extension cable and I plan to pick up some aluminum to make a bracket.

 

[UtahBrandon]

Any update on this topic and if this piece will work?

It seems easiest to leave the existing antenna in place and just add a new antenna where you want, while just plugging the new wire in place of the old wire at the receiver or module. I’m going to explore that shortly as my XM sucks right now. New antennas seem to be in the $20-30 range.

 

[Clump]

Mine's a Heritage 4 door, so mod top. I don't have a roof rack. I traded an Explorer in on it about a week ago. There are places where SiriusXM consistently drops out. The Explorer never dropped out in those same places.

I think getting the antenna outside is the solution. Just need a good way to do it with the top on.

 

[sportcoupe]

I'm also looking for anyone that has relocated their SiriusXM antenna with a hardtop and how they did it.

Or....can I change a setting to always use the cellular modem for SiriusXM instead of the antenna. Stock it has to lose signal for a minute before allowing me to select internet for XM.

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