42G: Pole or Roof Mount for RV?

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I have a new Peplink MAX BR1 Pro 5G Mobile Router (X62) + 42G Antenna (with longer optional cable). I have an Aluminum shell RV. Trying to decide whether to mount the Antenna on a telescoping pole which would extend the 42G to about 20’ above ground, or mount it directly on the roof of the RV. Assuming I can mount it on the roof without any directly adjacent obstruction, is there a rule-of-thumb that “higher is always better” so I can assume I’d have better performance with the higher location of the telescoping pole mount? Thank you Cheers,

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Keep in mine the longer the cable the more signal loss you’ll have , the coax length should be under 15’ total.

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higher is not always better. depends on your location, cell towers, terrain, etc.

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For the pole mount, I would be using the 16’ cable that Peplink offers as one of two optional cables for the Mobility 42G antenna. The other option is 6.5’.

Cheers,

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If you are already on the roof of your RV: the shorter the cable, the better. Cell towers are high enough already. You’re not on a vessel going tens of miles away from shore towers.

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Thanks.

Not on the roof yet. Have a new Peplink router and 42G antenna and trying to decide where to install it.

Cheers,
Bryan