drilling roof for solar ...
My camper is in winter storage so I can't look at the roof and I have a question on running the wires down to the charge controller. Our fridge vents through the side wall so I don't have a roof ve...
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To me a drill or hole saw is blind drilling but scope out your project.
I used a 3/4" hole saw INSIDE on the ceiling being careful to just cut the ceiling. I then had visibility and probing access to the roof. Checked for wires etc and then drilled up through the roof with a small drill - note you may need a longer drill. After the wiring was completed the ceiling hole was sealed. Removing ceiling fixtures like lights, speakers, etc can also provide insight as to what to expect.
I used a 3/4" hole saw INSIDE on the ceiling being careful to just cut the ceiling. I then had visibility and probing access to the roof. Checked for wires etc and then drilled up through the roof with a small drill - note you may need a longer drill. After the wiring was completed the ceiling hole was sealed. Removing ceiling fixtures like lights, speakers, etc can also provide insight as to what to expect.
