Safely Run Wires Thru Rv Roof

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.

Safely run wires thru rv roof.

If using brackets apply a sealant under each bracket to create a water tight seal. How do you keep wires hidden in your rv. See how i ran a new rear view camera cable the full length of the rv along the chassis a. Inside microwave compartment where wires enter trailer from roof top running wires inside.

Do not run wires through heating ducts. For sure drilling the roof is last resort. Barring that you can run the wire down the vent and tap into the actual pipe down where you can route it to your charge controller while sealing up the pipe. The installer ran the wires without properly sealing them and without leaving an option to add future wires.

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. Heat is not our friend when dealing with electricity. It seems you would need a pretty large roof penetration to run the conduit or cables directly through the roof. Screw the panel to the roof.

Camper exterior walls are not hollow and therefore it s often difficult or impossible to run hidden wire through exterior walls. If you have ducted air conditioning in the ceiling of your camper wire could be fished through those ducts. Secure the panel to the roof. The proper sealant depends on your roof material so if you re not sure which type you need check with your rv dealer or manufacturer first.

Insert the weatherproof cable glands and tighten them down. 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. If you run the conduit cables over the side of the roof or down over the gutter that seems to be pretty ugly.