radshooter

Just wondering what you guys recommend for CB antennas while pulling a tall fiver. I know you want to get as much antenna above the trailer as possible, but this trailer tops out at around 12' 8". Ideally, a 102" whip on the roof, but that is not practical for parking buildings and trees. I was wondering what you think about co-phased antennas mounted on the front stake pockets? How tall would they need to be? Firestik has them up to 7' tall. If I went with the co-phased, would they reach AROUND the trailer instead of having to go OVER the trailer?
My other option seems to be a magnet mount on the roof. How tall would it have to be? I hear a lot of good things about the Wilson 1000 and 5000. How tall are they?
This truck is my daily driver, so it would be nice to have the CB all the time for traffic reports, not just while pulling.
Thanks for your input and experiences.....
Steve

bmoeller

You will want to have dual antennas that stick past the outside edges of the trailer. If not, you will have trouble talking to others behind, when needed.

Get top loaded antennas, then the length won't was much of an issue. 3 or 4ft should be fine. I have a pair of 4' tall K40 Super-flex antennas on the KW. They work great. Have heard the Wilsons are great, too. The Wilson 1000 or 2000 will be fine on a stock radio. The 5000 is over kill.

Patrick Campbell

How about a Wilson 1000 (or better) Drilled into the center of the roof of your truck.

radshooter

Thanks Patrick. I thought abut that, but sometimes on our work contracts, I have to park in a parking garage and only have a few inches clearance. I was thinking about the quick disconnect antennas on the stake pockets so I wouldn't have to climb in and out of the bed of the truck to move the antenna. Also, I am not crazy about drilling holes in my truck if I don't have to.

Thanks....
Steve