I'm getting a Leer Topper and was initially thinking I could put the antenna on it - won't mind drilling a hole in the fiberglass topper.

 

Ray:

You'll either need a ground or one of those larger antennas (can't remember, 1/2λ or 5/8λ) on fiberglass. If you need to remove it (e.g. for a parking garage with a 7' height restriction) you'll need a small ladder!

 

Definitely need one that doesn't require a gnd plane. Time to dig out my ARRL antenna book and spend some quality time researching.

 

How able installing a fuse and then use your test light to see if it's hot or not.

 

Pull the trim piece off near the fuse box and you'll see a huge ground lug with a couple of grounds already connected right there next to the fuse box. Easy access

 

Dentaway: I've been sold on just penetrating the grommet with my 10 gauge wire for a max of 40 amps instead of the fuse tap for a borderline 15 amps. Thanks,


Muecker: thanks too but I'm sold on the practicality of going thru the grommet.


Ray: Drilling a hole in the body only hurts the first time!