Forum Discussion

4x4FF's avatar
4x4FF
Explorer
Nov 29, 2014

Ethernet (RJ45) Jack on 5th wheel sidewall

Hi all,

I use a ubiquiti nanostation as a wifi repeater in my 5th wheel. I have the nanostation mounted on a piece of 1" PVC conduit so I can remove it for travel. Long story short, I want to put an ethernet jack as a passthrough on the side of the 5th wheel. The interior cat5 cable that runs to my router will be permanetly connected to the inside of the passthrough. The outside connector is where I will connect the cat5 that runs to the ubiquiti when in use then sealed when not in use. I am looking at getting the following and was wondering if anyone had a better solution for an weathertight ethernet passthrough that can be sealed.

Passthrough

Cap

Connector


The only concern I have with the above parts is the thickness of my sidewalls.

Steve
  • 4x4FF's avatar
    4x4FF
    Explorer
    Apr 20, 2015
    It has a gland that screws into the connection on the outside of the 5er. If you look at my first post I think I have a link to it.

    Steve
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Apr 20, 2015
    Looks like a good system.. I use a 30 amp electrical hatch myself.
  • vbnjay's avatar
    vbnjay
    Explorer
    Feb 07, 2016
    wa8yxm wrote:
    Looks like a good system.. I use a 30 amp electrical hatch myself.


    This is why I enjoy this forum. I was thinking of doing the same thing (upgrading the sidewall telephone "flip up lid" connection) to an ethernet cable connection. Reading through all of this made me think about keeping it weatherproof.. etc etc.

    Then the post here by John, got me thinking... Why not just run the cable OUT of the electrical cubby that is in the back side of the RV? It already has the "pass through" door for the shore power cable when I am using it - so easy access out of the RV and no extra holes to deal with. Win Win!

About RV Must Haves

Have a product you cannot live without? Share it with the community!8,793 PostsLatest Activity: Aug 22, 2023