Parts Included • Tools Needed • Unpacking the Unit
PARTS INCLUDED*:
1 Dome
1 base with electronics, dish, dual LNBF
*Aftermarket versions also include all mounting hardware and cabling required for a
single receiver installation
TOOLS NEEDED FOR UNPACKING & INSTALLATION:
Level
Drill with 3/4” bit
1-1/4” hole saw (if mounting switch in wall)
Phillips screw driver #2
UNPACKING THE UNIT:
1. Open box and remove packing material.
If using knife to open
!
carton, BE CAREFUL.
Do not cut the dome on
the unit.
For Winegard Warranty Information:
Attn: Technical Services
Winegard Company
3111 Kirkwood St.
Burlington, IA 52601
800-788-4417
Fax: 319-758-5854
3/8” Open end wrench
7/16” Open end wrench
Sealant (consult RV manufacturer for proper type
for your roof material)
2. Lift unit out of box vertically. Do not turn box
and “roll” out, or turn upside down to remove.
USE 2 PEOPLE
when removing the unit
from the carton.
DO NOT PAINT DOME!
!
Painting dome will cause
signal degradation and
will void your warranty.
Disclaimer:
Although every effort has been made to insure the information in this manual is correct and complete, no company
shall be held liable for any errors or omissions in this manual. Changes and technological advances are continuously being made in the satellite market. Information provided in this manual was accurate at the time of printing.
If the RoadTrip Minimax does not function as expected, please contact Winegard Company at (800) 788-4417 or
visit our website at www.winegard.com.
Trademarks:
Winegard and RoadTrip Minimax are registered trademarks of Winegard Company. DISH Network is a registered
trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp. DIRECTV is a registered trademark of Hughes Electronics Corp.
All trademarks contained in this manual are property of their respective owners. Reference made to products or
services provided by companies, other than Winegard Company, does not represent any endorsement of those
products or services.
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Quick Reference Guide
This model is PRESET for DIRECTV receivers.
If you have a DISH Network or BELL TVreceiver, you must change
the numbered switches (see gures below).
FACTORY PRESET
DIRECTV SWITCH SETTINGS
DIRECTV DISH NETWORK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
KEY
0 = UP
1 = DOWN
BELL TV
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Installing unit on roof of vehicle —
Install in DRY conditions only!
!
IMPORTANT! Do not install this system in the rain, or
under any wet conditions. Moisture may affect electronics and void your warranty!
1. For best performance and to reduce signal acquisition time, park vehicle on a level surface; level the RV.
TO CHANGE SWITCH SETTINGS FOR DISH
NETWORK. SIMPLY MOVE #4 & #7 TO DOWN
POSITION (#8 SHOULD REMAIN DOWN ALSO).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DISH NETWORK HYBRID
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Hybrid Mode settings are for use in areas where the
standard DISH Network settings fail to provide HD
programming.
FIGURE 1
OBSTRUCTION
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3
4
UNIT BASE
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2. Select a level spot on your roof for installation.
WARNING: Level the base front to back and side to
side. If base is not level the antenna may require more
time to locate the correct satellite or may not locate the
correct satellite.
3. Ensure proper distance to other rooftop equipment is
maintained.
Be sure no roof-mounted equipment is blocking the
satellite “line of sight”; see chart below.
Using this chart, determine the minimum distances to
other equipment.
Obstruction Ht. Unit Clearance
8” .....................................15”
10” ...................................20”
12” ...................................25”
15” ...................................35”
4. After selecting location for unit (see Step 2), place
the unit on the centerline of the vehicle.
5. Position base so that cables exit toward the rear of
vehicle.
FIGURE 2
FRONT OF VEHICLE
At least 12”
At least 12”
RoadTrip Minimax
MUST Face FRONT
of Vehicle
Cable connections
MUST face REAR
The distance from the edge of the roof to the rear corner of any foot should be at least 12” on both sides of
the dish to ensure proper installation.
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6. Place the unit on the roof in its permanent loca-
tion and mark around each base foot, Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
7. Clean roof area where the base feet will be
attached to the roof. Do not erase your marks!
8. Put approved sealant in the areas marked
for the base feet. Place base feet on top of the
sealant and screw down with the (3) #10 screws
for each foot.
9. After all base feet are secured to roof, put
sealant around edge of feet and over screws.
Cable entry installation —
1. Connect the quick disconnect power cable to the
panel mount on the back of the RoadTrip Minimax
unit. See Figures 4 & 5 below.
FIGURE 4
QUICK DISCONNECT SOCKET
LOCK (ON TOP OF THE CONNECTOR)
Decide the best location for the power and coax
cables to enter the vehicle, and the location of the
power switch and receiver. Drill a 3/4” hole in the
roof, push wires inside.
2. Connect the Primary receiver to the Primary
Port on the panel mount.
3. For a two receiver installation, connect
a second coax cable (not provided) to the
SECONDARY connector on base and run cable
along roof to second receiver location.
4. Place cable-entry plate over hole and cables.
Screw in place. Seal plate and screw holes with
approved sealant (not included).
5. Depending on the length of the cable on the
roof, you may need to use cable clamps or wire
ties (not provided) between the unit and your
cable-entry plate. Clamping the cable every 12”16” should eliminate any unnecessary cable
movement, Figure 6.
NICKS OR CUTS IN WIRING JACKET MAY
CAUSE WATER TO LEAK INTO VEHICLE.
!
FIGURE 6
CABLEENTRY
COAX CABLE ROUTING
CABLE CLAMPS
ROADTRIP
MINIMAX
PRIMARY
RECEIVER
SECONDARY
RECEIVER
MAIN Port
FIGURE 5
SECONDARY Port
LOCK
POWER PLUG
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