Running Wire Through The Roof Of A Rv

If nothing else you can always drill a new hole where you need it.

Running wire through the roof of a rv.

This unit does not have a roof vent for the fridge. I want to put a solar panel on the roof of my 2010 sunseeker. First drill holes in the side of the box for cables big enough to fit the threaded end of the cable gland make sure to leave room for future cables. Running wires from inside the rv to the roof is usually a snap.

Run the cables through the roof access the next step is to run the solar or antenna cables into the rv through the new access hole. Installing solar panels on roof of my rv where to run the wire. In this case it may be worth running the wire through or beside the plumbing pipe and applying sealant around any holes you make. A good example is taking a wire from the roof down to the bottom of your motorhome or fifth wheel.

I did a painstaking process of trying to wire up a new power panel in our rv. One reusable hole is better than many smaller on. Make sure to use sealant or a weatherproof entry port. Inside microwave compartment where wires enter trailer from roof top running wires inside.

It was suggested i run the wires through the fridge roof vent which i have done on other motorhomes. Try to drill near a cabinet or interior wall so you can hide the wire inside the rv. It s best to be close to your battery bank storage area. From the rooftop combiner box i ran 4 awg wire into the trailer through a hole cut in the roof through the microwave compartment down along the side of the refrigerator and into the area where the solar controller would be mounted.

By blaine edmonton ab canada question. When you re routing wire from the exterior of your rv to the interior look for anything else that s already running from the inside to outside or all the way through the living area of your rv. Be sure to check out the latest gear i use on my adventures. Up on the roof you remove the vent cap from the grey vent pipe and fish the wire down inside the wall beside the pipe without it ever entering the pipe.

How to create a waterproof access hole to run all cables through your rv roof and into the walls of your rv.