Shorter antenna - issue with Yakima Rocketbox / Thule box

[Whyoming]

Hi all,

When choose my topper I debated getting the roof line or a high rise one. Happy with my choice (roof line) but when went to put in either of my ski boxes, I ran into an issue with the roof antenna, does Ford make a short antenna, i.e. one that is the same height as the shark fin part. The box does go on, but the flexible antenna has to bend for it. Pardon the lack of pictures, when I was fiddling with it I didn't care to document the problem. And yes I know I can thread off the flexible antenna but I don't want sand and road grime getting into the openning, and yes I could probably go to the store find a bolt that threads into it, or worse yet and not something I'll do, chalk it with silicone. I only throw the boxes on during winter for longer skis, also the shortness of the bars and placement of the antenna makes it such that I can't just move the box further out on the yakima rails.

Thanks in advance!

Tyler

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[Whyoming]

@CACTUSGREYFX4 Stellar, thanks! I knew someone knew the answer!

 

[XLTRangerRick]

I bought a stubby and sadly found the reception much worse than the stock antenna when testing in a parking lot. I am sure it depends on where you live and how flat of an area you have. I ended up putting the stock back on.

 

[Whyoming]

@XLTRangerRick thanks, I'm only going to use it during the winter months with the ski box on. If the reception issue is radio, Wyoming luckily doesn't have many radio stations (like less than half a dozen for most populated parts of the state). I usually stream via android auto.

 

[Garri]

I also put the stubby antenna... pretty good reception on radio stations
For me the problem was the height of the garage

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