Drilling a hole in the roof of your rv is terrifying.
Wetherproof boxrunning wire through the roof of a rv.
A plastic box that all the wires feed into waterproof the box is sealed to the roof a hole through the box and the roof with some kind of protection against cutting the wire.
This requires access to drill through the solid wood of the top of the wall and the roof perimeter framing.
Running wires through the roof.
To begin steve talks about the various specs of a high quality wire and explains the difference between a high gauge flexible wire and a low.
You will not be able to run a wire through the top of the wall and into the ceiling cavity due to the way wood framed units are made.
How to create a waterproof access hole to run all cables through your rv roof and into the walls of your rv.
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I ll show you the best way to drill a hole in your roof and run cables into your rv.
There are antenna wire caps that come with the antenna but the parts guys can t get them.
This is what i am thinking but am unable to find i will have to run 4 to 6 wires inside fuse the positives then connect to the controller.
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In this video we install a roof mounted wiring box with waterproof cable glands.
I don t have a vent.
Youtu be ab8ic6x9d when done correctly drilling a hole into your rv roof to run cables may be the best approach to connect solar panels and antennas to equipment inside your rv.
I called the folks at my local rv parts place and asked if there was a part that i could use to protect the wires and help with the seal.
No was the answer.
One reusable hole is better than many smaller on.
To help you complete your first rv wiring job safely and effectively rv expert dave solberg and rvca master technician steve albright walk you step by step through a sample rv wiring demonstration.
Some times though the best route from point a to point b is through a carefully placed hole in your roof.
A lot depends on the individual unit.
Has anyone figured out a solution to this problem.
3 7 8 w x 3 1 2 l x 2 h length with glands 4 5 8 convenient grove for waterproof silicone sealant for mounting.