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01-19-2021, 07:25 PM #1
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Cable Routing through roof
I'm planning on adding a rear camera to my trailer that requires a cable to run from the camera to a transmitter in the front of the trainer. I was curious if it was possible to route it through the roof space rather than over the top?
Has anyone done this or have enough knowledge of the build specs to know?MrBaker
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01-20-2021, 06:00 AM #2
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Good luck fishing it through the trusses and insulation.
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01-20-2021, 08:45 AM #4
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If you are thinking of the Haloview RD7??, I have given some thought about getting that one, as I have not purchased anything yet. My thoughts are that is would certainly be much easier to run a cable from the camera to the up front transmitter on the roof...vs...trying the almost impossible task of trying to go through the "attic". My thoughts were to run the cable through a section of 1/2" or 3/4" plastic conduit (which ever size is needed for the install), the length of the trailer. Since I have three A/C units on the roof of my Toy Hauler, the conduit would be attached to each of the three A/C units with regular conduit straps or clamps that would not require roof penetration. In the spaces between the A/C units, I would probably use some sort of "glue" or possibly even some Rec Pro or Flex Seal to help stabilize it between clamps or straps. This would add a little more cost to the install, but in my opinion, the trade off of $$ vs. time/effort would be well worth the trade. Just my thoughts, as I have NOT done this type of install....yet!
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01-20-2021, 10:14 AM #5
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I'm running the RD5. I have the cable exposed on the roof and attached with the supplied cable ties. I purchased extra and they seem to work well. They are easy to undo for roof cleaning and replacement as they age. We've made several trips at Interstate speeds and none have "left the building".
Camera works very well with no dropout that at times (so I've read), comes with some totally wireless systems, Haloview included.
Good luck.Robert and Chris
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01-20-2021, 10:22 AM #6
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01-20-2021, 07:45 PM #7
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Yes I was looking at the Haloview 7 Inch 720P Wireless Range Dominator System RD7 Plus and wanted to avoid putting the cable on the roof for ease of cleaning and later installs such as solar. However after read some reviews it appears these aren't huge issues so I will likely route the the cable over the roof.
Originally I was looking at the Haloview MC7109 Plus 7, but that would put the distance from the camera to the screen at 8 feet beyond the recommended 33 feet. So I will likely route the the cable over the roof.
Also I'm going to contact Haloview to see if you can add a cable and front transmitter to the 7109 Plus after the fact if not enough range.
On a second point has anyone connected the screen via the trigger wires and how difficult it to connect?
Thanks for all the help and suggestions.MrBaker
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01-21-2021, 04:29 AM #8
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I would just route the cable on the roof and tape it down with EternaBond, that is what I did with the wires from the Solar panels.
PS: there is no issue with cleaning because the Eternabond adheres directly to the roof.David and Peggy
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01-21-2021, 06:05 AM #9
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That would be interesting but I'm not sure how that would work. The RD series has no antenna mount. Power comes into the camera and power + video exits via the cable to the transmitter forward. At one time they had an antenna that attached with a cable to relocate it closer to the monitor but I don't believe it was powered. This then led to the RD series. I also installed the booster between the power source and the camera which gives it a constant 12V+. I only have the one camera but it works very well and is very clear.
As for the monitor power, I can't help. I use the supplied 12V plug. I prefer not to leave the monitor visible in the cab when not in use.
Good luck.Robert and Chris
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02-14-2021, 12:20 PM #10
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