TV aerial

First of all forget any of the rediculous little plastic things like the " happy wanderer", the proper aerial contractors have been laughing at them for decades....they are a joke and no better than bunny ears.

If you are traveling widely, you need a combination aerial that will do both VHF and UHF frequencies.

My starting point recommendation would be a Matchmaster Digimatch DE13.
This is an aerial designed by a major antenna manufacturer and is a solid performer...it is an updated version of an aerial that has been arround for over 20 years

I used to carry one of these ( the previous model) as a survey aerial and it was in and out of the truck several times a day, and i would routienly toss it into a bush rather than carry it back down the ladder...it traveled fully assembled just tossed on top of all the other stuff in the van.

combine that with a telescopic mast and it will do you very well.

If ya want a bit more go, look at a DC21A, from the same maker......its not designed for caravans but it is a solid and compact antenna..if the rear reflector bars bother you you can just take em off..and sacrifice some VHF gain.

Im not sure where you are and who deals matchmaster in your area but if you ring 1800 237 452 they should put you onto a dealer near you.

If you want to step back...I'd rather not, you could go to a DE7 which is a smaller version of the DE13....and they are carried by Jaycar.

I used to be an aerial contractor and a matchmaster dealer, but no longer any commercial connection.

All the other aerial manufacturers will have a caravan aerial, but none as tough and effective as the matchmaster.

cheers

If you want/need TV in remote areas VAST satellite TV is the only option.

Hi,
I have a Matchmaster Digimatch DE13 and booster, ok when close to towns, but hopeless in remote. About to purchase a Minimax sat tv kit, have seen other people using them in remote areas while I was camped beside with no reception from my Matchmaster Digimatch DE13. Good luck.

Wayne