Perhaps I'm old-fashioned and possibly out of date Tom, but I would 
whack in that eight foot rod and tie everything in to it.
pat, K9JAUAt 09:01 AM 6/25/2015, you wrote:
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>I know I'll get varying opinions on this, but I have a question about
>station grounding out at the RV camp site.
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>As many of you know, my main rig out there is my TS480, and I will be using
>my trusty Alpha Delta DXCC multi-band dipole.  When all is said and done,
>I'm hoping the antenna will be up about 30 feet in the trees.
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>Just as I did in previous years, I will have a ground connection running
>from the ground screw on the TS480 to a terminal ground connection on the
>back bumper of the RV.  I use 10-gauge wire for this connection.
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>Of course, I am very careful about disconnecting my antenna at any sign of
>thunderstorms.
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>Is this adequate, or should I be pursuing something additional?
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>I wouldn't think a dipole would have to be grounded with a ground rod such
>as is the case with a vertical, or a beam antenna on a tower, but my
>theoretical knowledge in this area is a bit lacking.
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>Thanks for any thoughts.
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>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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