MFJ-2822 Truck Trailer Hitch Antenna Mount is one of the easiest ways to mount an HF antenna! The MFJ-2822 comes with a "gumdrop" mount to allow for mounting any kind of antenna, such as Ham Sticks, Chameleon Hybrid Mini/Micro or even Alpha Antenna. You can also use the MFJ-2822 Truck Trailer Hitch Antenna Mount for VHF/UHF antennas. The MFJ-2822 Truck Trailer Hitch Antenna Mount comes with a preinstalled SO-239 and wing-nut for a ground strap.
Well, knowing how poorly I can cut paper in a straight line it is probably best if I not attempt to make one.... In all seriousness though, it does look simple enough to make.
Looks great for the light weight antennas. I would come up with something else for a bigger screwdriver antenna.
Made a similar arrangement out of scrap wood to hold a length of PVC pipe in which I stuck a little Zebco Dock Demon fishing pole. This served as the far end support of a night time only, stealth wire antenna. I already had the fishing pole - for fishing, of all things - so the cost was virtually zero. It looked very primitive, but that didn't matter due to it being deployed in the darkness of night. Apparently MFJ hasn't made one of these for the popular 1-1/4" receivers - let alone the less common 2-1/2" and 3" sizes. I wouldn't even think about using the 2822 for anything but stationary operating. Label me prejudiced, but "aluminum" and "MFJ" don't spell "rugged" in my world - at least in this particular application. YMMV.
An Aluminum mount will not do a very good job holding a HF antenna of any kind. Far too much flexing even in the wind when stationary and then the mount will just break. Also why would you want to place a VHF Antenna on your Trailer hitch, kind of low in height, when it should be up high. 73 De Mike VE3YF
Have one. It is easy to mount a simple antenna to the hitch. A pain to move whenever you need to open the tailgate. For the newbees, that is if you have a truck. Also, the coax connection takes a beating in poor wx. Finally, good grounding it to the vehicle takes a bit of "thought". It has been used a few times with ok results. It is what it is.
That is why why you spend the extra bucks and get a mount that will actually tilt. I have been using a Tarheel mount for a few years and it has done the trick and the 3/8"-24 Stud and SO-239 are Stainless and have survived all seasons and road salt. 73 De Mike VE3YF
You can eliminate the 'slop' (1:22) by inserting small nylon wedges which you can purchase at most hareware stores. 73
