Safely Run Wires Thru Rv Roof

In this video we install a roof mounted wiring box with waterproof cable glands.

Safely run wires thru rv roof.

Insert the weatherproof cable glands and tighten them down. If you run the conduit cables over the side of the roof or down over the gutter that seems to be pretty ugly. If you have ducted air conditioning in the ceiling of your camper wire could be fished through those ducts. The installer ran the wires without properly sealing them and without leaving an option to add future wires.

I don t really have a problem with the roof penetration since it s a detached uninsulated garage. Run the cables through the roof access the next step is to run the solar or antenna cables into the rv through the new access hole. If using brackets apply a sealant under each bracket to create a water tight seal. For sure drilling the roof is last resort.

The proper sealant depends on your roof material so if you re not sure which type you need check with your rv dealer or manufacturer first. Do not run wires through heating ducts. Pop the cap off your grey or black tank vents and see if theres room to fish your wires next to the pipe. It seems you would need a pretty large roof penetration to run the conduit or cables directly through the roof.

See how i ran a new rear view camera cable the full length of the rv along the chassis a. Secure the panel to the roof. From the rooftop combiner box i ran 4 awg wire into the trailer through a hole cut in the roof through the microwave compartment down along the side of the refrigerator and into the area where the solar controller would be mounted. Barring that you can run the wire down the vent and tap into the actual pipe down where you can route it to your charge controller while sealing up the pipe.

Inside microwave compartment where wires enter trailer from roof top running wires inside. How do you keep wires hidden in your rv. Heat is not our friend when dealing with electricity.