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...
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RoyB wrote:
I have added several different antenna connectors to my trailer exterior wall and used this type of weather tight lids available from LOWES. I just installed them close to were the original CABLE TV connectors were installed.
Lowes also had the different connectors like the F connector etc. I found the Ham Radio type connectors I needed and installed them instead. I noticed they also had some type CAT 5 connectors you could use as well.
Roy Ken
Roy,
Hate to burst you bubble but those covers are not weather proof, moisture proof at all. They have no gaskets at all, not to mention when in use they are completely open to the weather.
You can kind of get away with that type of cover for a short time but over a few years you will find yourself changing out the "F" connectors..
They would be even worse for Cat5 connectors.
I would suggest the OP needs to go to Home Depot or Lowes and check out standard outdoor weather proof covers for outlets and switches which will have a weather proof gasket. The downside to those are when they are in use the cover will be open a bit.
Personally, I would completely forgo drilling through the wall and simply slip the Cat5 wire right out the window when needed. Simple, quick, weather proof and ZERO COST. Most RV windows have considerable slop and you will not hurt the Cat5 with a few bends in it.
