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Old 05-28-2017, 03:55 PM   #1
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Need advice on drilling hole in floor

I planning a solar install and hope to run the cables from the panels into the front storage compartment to the controller via a hole in the compartment floor. I'm also planning on running the cables away from the controller to the batteries "out" of the compartment floor in a similar way.

Drilling a hole in the floor is not that big of a deal but I have the thermal packages and it's buttoned up pretty tight. The way that cover material is attached to the bottom looks like staples and would be problematic to get back into place.

Has anyone ever drilled through the floor, through the thermal package, to provide access similar to what I'm describing?

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Old 05-28-2017, 04:15 PM   #2
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Are you looking to install a roof mounted system or a portable ground system?

As for drilling a hole, start with calling Jayco with your Vin number, and ask for the floor drawing. That will tell you where not to drill. Then, I would drill through the floor with a long pilot hole, all the way through every layer. Then, use a hole saw to drill through the floor, then through the outside layer. Then just fish ip your wires. Remember to caulk very well.
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I'm planning a roof mounted system and trying to avoid holes in the roof. Thanks
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