Trailer based weather station

1320racer · 08-11-2018, 12:36 PM

pole mounts.

Post your photos.

TIA

Lenny5160 · 08-13-2018, 12:02 PM

I don't have a photo, but I have this Plattinum Products mount set. One piece to hold the weather sensor unit inside the trailer during transport, and a tube to securely support the bottom of the pole outside the trailer:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Plattinum-W...sid=m570.l1313

At the top trim of the trailer, above the support tube, I use one of these to secure the top of the pole:

http://www.biondoracing.com/product/ALB-QC2-2.html

Lenny5160 · 08-13-2018, 12:12 PM

I found a photo that isn't very detailed but should at least illustrate what I posted above:

Pete Lanciers · 08-13-2018, 04:12 PM

Ed, I use 3 of the following, coulda probably gotten by with two... but the Cold War made me a believer in overkill, lol!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPANY..._xwECBbZYJH2XC

1320racer · 08-14-2018, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the replies.

Pete, I have 4 of those clamps enroute. I believe they are also the same ones that Altronics sells.

I also have these brackets coming that Computech uses and I'm using the same pole...

That Platinum Products bracket is trick for transporting the weather station head inside the trailer...

Also found this pole mount which would work too...

https://www.shop.flagpolebuddy.com/S...Dia-106961.htm

available in 1", 1.5" and 2"

Mike Pearson · 08-14-2018, 10:34 AM

I use the rubber ones from Altronics. 2 on the exterior and 2 inside for storage. Easy to use and won’t rust. I store my trailer inside. If you store yours outside in the elements then the rubber ones might break down after a few seasons.

Steve Polhill · 08-16-2018, 08:10 PM

I have to say this thread has made me get off my butt and finally make a mounting pole for my wind meter. Now mine is just a $50 weather station from TSC cause I’m a poor boy but, as long as it gives me wind speed I’m happy.

1320racer · 08-18-2018, 10:06 PM

I ended up using the brackets that Computech uses/sells, shown in the video below.

Thanks again for the replies.

1320racer · 08-24-2018, 01:06 PM

08-11-2018, 12:36 PM	#1
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Trailer based weather station pole mounts. Post your photos. TIA

08-13-2018, 12:02 PM	#2
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station I don't have a photo, but I have this Plattinum Products mount set. One piece to hold the weather sensor unit inside the trailer during transport, and a tube to securely support the bottom of the pole outside the trailer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Plattinum-W...sid=m570.l1313 At the top trim of the trailer, above the support tube, I use one of these to secure the top of the pole: http://www.biondoracing.com/product/ALB-QC2-2.html __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

08-13-2018, 12:12 PM	#3
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station I found a photo that isn't very detailed but should at least illustrate what I posted above: __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53 Last edited by Lenny5160; 08-13-2018 at 12:21 PM.

08-13-2018, 04:12 PM	#4
Pete Lanciers Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 382 Likes: 867 Liked 627 Times in 156 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station Ed, I use 3 of the following, coulda probably gotten by with two... but the Cold War made me a believer in overkill, lol! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CQPANY..._xwECBbZYJH2XC __________________ Pete Lanciers PAL Automotive Racing Stock 7801

08-14-2018, 08:15 AM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station Thanks for the replies. Pete, I have 4 of those clamps enroute. I believe they are also the same ones that Altronics sells. I also have these brackets coming that Computech uses and I'm using the same pole... That Platinum Products bracket is trick for transporting the weather station head inside the trailer... Also found this pole mount which would work too... https://www.shop.flagpolebuddy.com/S...Dia-106961.htm available in 1", 1.5" and 2" Last edited by 1320racer; 08-14-2018 at 08:42 AM.

08-14-2018, 10:34 AM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station I use the rubber ones from Altronics. 2 on the exterior and 2 inside for storage. Easy to use and won’t rust. I store my trailer inside. If you store yours outside in the elements then the rubber ones might break down after a few seasons. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

08-16-2018, 08:10 PM	#7
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station I have to say this thread has made me get off my butt and finally make a mounting pole for my wind meter. Now mine is just a $50 weather station from TSC cause I’m a poor boy but, as long as it gives me wind speed I’m happy. __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP

08-18-2018, 10:06 PM	#8
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station I ended up using the brackets that Computech uses/sells, shown in the video below. Thanks again for the replies.

08-24-2018, 01:06 PM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Trailer based weather station