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gkainz
Explorer
Oct 16, 2019

Solar wiring route?

Thinking about dropping the solar panel wire over the edge of the roof at the awning, making a small drip loop on the side, then following the awning power cable to the basement. Shortens the run by about 20' over using the fridge vent and keeps me from dropping the belly again.

Thoughts?

  • elivi8's avatar
    elivi8
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2019
    In my last trailer I dropped it over the side and used plastic wiring channel which I stuck to the side. This went all the down and then I went up through the bottom with the existing holes for the battery cutoff switch. It looked good and you could do the same right beside the awning. This eliminated any Dicor or Eternabond and didn't need a drip loop as the water would go straight down anyways.
  • gvisnic's avatar
    gvisnic
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2019
    Look at this product on amazon

    Link Solar Weatherproof ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland for All Cable Types 2mm² to 6mm² for Solar Project on Rv, Campervan, Boat
    Link to Amazon page.

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