Video on how to mount solar panels.
Vehicle through the roof wiring entry panel.
I have installed literally hundreds of lightbars on police cars over the years and we always drill the roof and leaks are exceptionally rare.
In this video i explain and show you how i bring the wires form my solar panels through the roof of the van and into the living area as safely as possible.
This task is going to take some work and will be different for each individual depending on the model of your car the type of roof rack you are using and a whole host of other factors.
If you run the conduit cables over the side of the roof or down over the gutter that seems to be pretty ugly.
With the cable entry plate installation is cleaner and more flexible.
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.
We will hole saw a 3 4 hole and put a snap in plastic grommet in it to protect the wire from the sharp edges of the sheet metal.
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Wireing through metal roof and wiring code my personal preference is to not put holes in roofs if possible.
What are people doing to run wires through their roof.
No longer is the solar cable s entry limited to the refrigerator vent.
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With go power s cable entry plate run the wires through any part of the roof you choose ideally as close as possible to the battery for the most efficient charging and minimizing energy loss.
Then we run the wires through and silicone the hole to keep the water out.
Normally wiring not accessible does not need to be in conduit.
First drill holes in the side of the box for cables big enough to fit the threaded end of the cable gland make sure to leave room for future cables.
The installer ran the wires without properly sealing them and without leaving an option to add.
Screw the bolt into position and then repeat as necessary for each of the other attachment points on the roof of your vehicle.
In summary however you simply want to mount your solar panels to a board which is then fasted with the use of bolts and washers to the top of your vehicle via its pre installed.
We purchased their 2015 entegra aspire from a dealership that pre wired ethernet wire to the roof.
I m going to be setting up my renogy solar panels soon and am hoping for a clean way to run the cables through that will stand up to weather.
I don t really have a problem with the roof penetration since it s a detached uninsulated garage.
Run the conduit over the edge and bring it in through the gable end or eave.