Any issues with the oem or stubby antenna while using an automated carwash?

[ilovesandwiches]

I just drove home my 2024 Ranger Lariat and the antenna is the only thing I haven't heard much about. I had a Honda CRV with a mini flex antenna and the salesman told me to remove it in a carwash.

Thanks

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[gForceDude]

I just drove home my 2024 Ranger Lariat and the antenna is the only thing I haven't heard much about. I had a Honda CRV with a mini flex antenna and the salesman told me to remove it in a carwash.

Thanks

Here's the solution to your problem:

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-stu...ar=FordRanger3rd+gen&opt1=FordRanger3rd+gen65

The Stubby Junior is only 2", and the same height as the 'Shark Fin' Antenna.
It fits perfectly, with zero signal loss.

 

[Cyrusblack]

I have zero problems with the OEM antenna while going through the car wash.

 

[Deleted member 850]

Stubby antenna is great in car wash. Mine is 4 inch tall. Looks great and works like the original.

 

[Pharmerdan]

I have zero problems with the OEM antenna while going through the car wash.

Same

 

[Deepsea619]

I just drove home my 2024 Ranger Lariat and the antenna is the only thing I haven't heard much about. I had a Honda CRV with a mini flex antenna and the salesman told me to remove it in a carwash.

Thanks

I got a stubby from Amazon. I have had zero problems with car washes.

 

[Ranger XLT Fan]

Mine works great. I didn’t take the original antenna through the car wash. But I’ve taken the stubby through a few times…no issues.

 

[superj]

/\ exactly. Great comparison shot

 

[Dino Jockey]

No issues in auto car wash w/ factory antenna.

 

[BigOleOgre]

Mine works great. I didn’t take the original antenna through the car wash. But I’ve taken the stubby through a few times…no issues.

Only issue I've had is losing radio signal in downtown area with large buildings, only small.issue.

 

[Ranger_George]

OEM antenna here - no issues taking my truck through an automated carwash.

 

[vagabond102]

Here's the solution to your problem:

https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-stu...ar=FordRanger3rd+gen&opt1=FordRanger3rd+gen65

The Stubby Junior is only 2", and the same height as the 'Shark Fin' Antenna.
It fits perfectly, with zero signal loss.

This is what I have and no problems at all. Signal is the same as stock. Stubby also doesn't hit my parking garage sprinkler pipes that hand down like the stock one does, so bonus.

 

[stemplar]

I haven't had issues with carwashes, but if you care about AM/FM reception and don't live and exclusively drive in an area where all of your station signals are strong and the terrain is favorable to good reception, then you may be disappointed with a stubby. For a better explanation of exactly why, I found a decent post on another forum: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...e-loss-of-gain-in-the-radio.41399/post-803809

 

[Jason B]

No problem with the OEM antenna and automated carwash.
Aftermarket splash guards (Musology) on the other hand, 3 of them knocked loose and holding on by only 1 clip. Those push pins are not up to par. I'll will reinstall them with screws, eventually.

 

[superj]

by the under body sprayers or the wheel cleaner? @Jason B

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