PH roof strength?

[Cheapie408]

Noticed that all the Parker rocket launcher have a middle post extending to the back. My gps antenna sits in the middle here so when I get my launcher fabricate, thinking if I should skip that middle brace and only have the 2 side braces.. would this be sufficient? Trying to avoid having to remove the antenna and relocating it and have to patch the holes.

 

[Antidote]

Parker did it that way for a reason. I'm pretty sure it wasn't for looks. If you're having one made, you could add a foot forward of each of the side feet (four feet total instead of three).

 

[warthog5]

Having the antenna in the middle is weird....Why? Because it's harder to reach to lay down with the ratchet. There needs to be some form of center support....It stops the rotation that the rocket launcher trys to do with all those heavy rods. It could have 2 - mounts ......each off of the center point......Say 4in to 6in off the side of center. Would be extra strong and balanced looking.

 

[Kendall Brown]

He’s talking about moving his GPS antenna not the VHF.