radar installation location

[fishingdave]

Hi i am trying to figure out where would be the best place to mount radar dome on my hardtop. I also want to install a search light and dont want it to get into the way. Should i mount the radar on a stand higher then the light? Its for my 225 explorer with hard top.

thanks
dave

[DOCREED]

If you put it on a tower, it should clear the light.  Plus get a tower with a few degrees lower in front to help the radar be more level when you are running.  Most towers have a provision for a light bar to get the all around white light above the dome.  Or, i had an aluminum pipe made with a platform for the light and a base that screws on a antenna mount so i can fly a flag and fold it down for trailering and so it will fit on my covered lift.

[seabob4]

Ditto on what Doc said about the mast and the tilt.  Mast's can be pricey, but you can also get a good looking, functional install with a C-shaped mount that bolts to plates flanking the electronics box, if your top frame has these.

There are a lot of threads on THT regarding this exact install, you may want to peruse some of them...