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Originally Posted by bigeasy1
It was made a bit too wide, and we had to use a ratchet strap to make it tight to the mounting surface.I cant help with the tower in a box as to how good it is, but I heard that it tends to rattle, because of the adjustable feature of it.
The custom made model is rock solid, although it's close to $1, 000 more in cost.At the time I paid $1, 800 for it.
I mounted it so that the bottom of the rod holders would allow a person of 6'1" to be able to walk under it.Atlantic leaves plenty of extra length on the legs.You make the determination as to the height needed and make the appropriate cuts.
I have to say however that we have to stand on our tip toes to get the rods out (we're approx 5'11")
We ran the wires for the antennas and anchor light and spreader lights inside the tubing, but ended up running the heavy cable for the radar on the outside using zip ties.You will have to drill access holes for the wires in the tubing.we used nylon twine with a shop vac sucking at the outlet hole where the entry for the accessories were.You can also use an air compressor by blowing air in the lower hole and it will send the twine through the tubing and out any holes for the lights etc.
Then you just tape your wires to the twine and pull them thru the outlet hole
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I suppose if it rattles I can have the joints welded. Atlantic says if you are just mounting radar and other antennas the rod holders may be deleted for credit. I'll call Monday to ask about credit amount.
I'll probably pay extra for the hinge kit so i can lower it as needed. I'll ask if I can get credit for deleting a pair of the normal mounts.
Why'd you run the radar cable outside of tube?
Love the vacuum trick.