Ethernet (RJ45) Jack on 5th wheel sidewall

wa8yxm wrote:
Thinking about this: Your question: What is the thickness of the wall and will this work in it.

Answer: Thicker than you think (likely 2 inches) and thus, .. yes but not the way you think.

Solution

A small stainless plate say 4x4 inches square, Drill at least 5 (or 9) holes,
3 (or 8) Screw holes one in each corner and optionally one in the middle of each side near the edge, and one larger hole for the hardware you linked to.

Drill hole in RV

Install cable and hardware to plate

Coat back of plate with Dicor or other adheasive/sealant (GOOP?)

Attach to RV covering hole using screws

NOTE: Plate can be painted to match RV,, Will look good, Will not leak and will hold the connector very well.

wa8yxm,

That is a damn good idea!! I think that provides a good solution to the problem. I can drill a larger hole all the way through to have room for the cat5 jack and have the plate on the outside.

I might try to use a piece of aluminum. I think it would be easier to work with.

This will also work for my latest issue. I had a splendide dryer and the element went out. It would have cost a couple hundred to replace so I got a whirlpool pretty reasonable. Problem is I had to redrill the vent hole. I put the plug from the new hole into the old and sealed it with eternabond til I could figure something better out but this is a much more elegant solution.

Thanks,

Steve