Speakers wiring

[webbug]

I'm planning to install external speakers (refer to the attached pic) you can see the x marks which I feel it's the appropriate locations since the internals of the speakers will be hidden inside the cabinet.

1. Is this the best location?
2. How can I route the wires from the cabinet to the opposite side where the radio is?

[liveyourlife]

What about a cordless Bluetooth speaker you can take outside with you? Your radio head unit in your trailer probably has Bluetooth capabilities.


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[Woodworker]

That would be what I would do as well

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[webbug]

No it doesnt, I'm upgrading my unit which also has zones (for internal and external)

I prefer a permanent setup

[retiredtech]

I know you'll be installing waterproof speakers, but roof water could run down directly on that front speaker. Might be better to put both under the awning, which does offer a little protection.

[webbug]

Thanks for the tip, I can do that but it will be exposed however the Tv will cover it.

Still waiting for the wiring tips

[NismoGriff]

My experience running wires in my camper tells me that running wires from one side or the other and front to back is not that bad as I was able to run HDMI cables and speaker wiring from the main entertainment center to my bedroom. I also ran a wire from the under the main entertainment center, up through the wall, across the ceiling and into the control panel area for the remote display on my EMS. However it seems that the transition from the wall to the ceiling may be problematic.

I think it would have to be done were there are already some wires running through there from the factory. I was looking into running some wires in mine down the same space in the wall that the factory wires were ran. I planned on disconnecting the original wires from a light and pulling them
out with another wire attached that could be used to pull the originals and the new stuff back through. When I started to pull on the original wiring, it seemed pretty tough to pull and the couple of inches that I did pull out seemed to be coated in glue and insulation. I'm assumed that they spray glued the insulation in place inside the walls (maybe to prevent sagging) and I decided at that point it was not worth the trouble to have a wall mounted light switch for the bedroom lighting and continued to use the switch located on the light. I may look into this again this year, not sure.

If the installation of your speakers is going to penetrate the inside and outside of the wall and it will be inside a cabinet, you may be able to cut a small hole in the ceiling inside the cabinet to fish the wires down to the speakers. I did something similar in the over the bed cabinets in my previous camper and it worked out really well. I did it right behind the face frame so the hole could not be seen by a casual glance. I would also look into how the wiring for the outside light is ran, that path may make it easier for at least one of your speakers.

[Jagiven]

Originally Posted by NismoGriff

If the installation of your speakers is going to penetrate the inside and outside of the wall and it will be inside a cabinet, you may be able to cut a small hole in the ceiling inside the cabinet to fish the wires down to the speakers. I did something similar in the over the bed cabinets in my previous camper and it worked out really well. I did it right behind the face frame so the hole could not be seen by a casual glance. I would also look into how the wiring for the outside light is ran, that path may make it easier for at least one of your speakers.

I have run many wires through my HTT. The hardest ones where through the ceiling, which I gave up on and went a different way. in the planning stages they looked very straight forwards. As I recall, I made a bigger hole in the ceiling above my radio, to gain good access. As I recall, I also removed, lights, TV antenna (inside cover), AC unit cover (inside). I believe I tried to fish a string from place to place, and I just could not get it through. Finally, I went down, and around and back up. My new fish stick might be easier to use than my coiled fish tape.

I agree, if you can make a big enough hole, and use a fish stick, I think you will have better luck than I had.

Have you considered using a piece of plug molding right at the ceiling line?

[retiredtech]

One time I ran some wiring along the corner of my ceiling and wall using some self-stick vinyl conduit. It looked like ceiling cove trim, one side on the wall, the other side on the ceiling with a snap on face piece.

[RoyBraddy]

It sounds like you have your mind set for running wires and drilling holes in the side of your trailer..

BLUETOOTH sure made it easy for me.

I have a Bluetooth transmitter box that plugs into any stereo headset jack and will transmit that signal a good 50-60 feet around my trailer...

Then I just carry out my small but powerful DELL AD211 Bluetooth portable speaker and set it on the patio table etc... Good and loud if I turn up the speaker volume...

My Bluetooth portable speaker looks like this... This is a 2.5 x2.5x6.5 inches size speaker. Got mine from AMAZON. Walmart has a pretty good stocking of Bluetooth speakers


I have a whole bunch of Ham Radio Receivers and NOAH etc inside the trailer that I like to keep touch with when sitting outside... Was easy to make up a speaker mixer box to connect all of the audio connections to my bluetooth transmitter module to send out to the one speaker sitting on the patio table...

Those outdoor speakers with rain proof cones etc... could be expensive depending where you find them...

My OFF ROAD POPUP trailer has two of those Marine Grade outdoor speakers mounted on the outside with holes cut into the back of a floor cabinet. They sound good too but here you go cutting holes in your trailer haha... I covered the inside of the speaker cones with a small plastic box.



Roy Ken

[TxLoser]

After having two RV's with outside speakers, here's an opinion for what it's worth. Do yourself and fellow campers a favor and go with a small Bluetooth speaker. I've done both. Thought the the permanent speakers were cool at first, but I had to have the volume up a good bit to be heard outside the footprint of the trailer.... Meaning other people who may not have my same taste got to hear it as well. With a small Bluetooth speaker I can take it where I wish and control it with my mobile device. No one has to hear it but myself or those right around me. Better sound quality too.

[bluie5]

I don’t think the factory puts them up that high anymore and now put them down along the bottom. Could you put one near the fridge vent and the other one near the water fill or whatever that is near the front? I’ve found that if they are lower the volume doesn’t need to be as loud, disturbing the neighbors.

[webbug]

Originally Posted by bluie5

I don’t think the factory puts them up that high anymore and now put them down along the bottom. Could you put one near the fridge vent and the other one near the water fill or whatever that is near the front? I’ve found that if they are lower the volume doesn’t need to be as loud, disturbing the neighbors.

That I didn’t think of, thanks for the tip

[NismoGriff]

Originally Posted by bluie5

I don’t think the factory puts them up that high anymore and now put them down along the bottom. Could you put one near the fridge vent and the other one near the water fill or whatever that is near the front? I’ve found that if they are lower the volume doesn’t need to be as loud, disturbing the neighbors.

Some do, some don't. My 2017 has them along the top. My awning does a good job of keeping the sound from traveling too far. I still walk around the camper to figure out how far out it can be heard. Only time they are ever up loud in when I am at home in the driveway working on it or cleaning it after a trip.

[ifallsguy]

Our factory outdoor speakers are mounted high and under the rolled awning.

We control the volume by turning down the rear speakers in the radio audio control settings. I can turn the fader off for the rear (outside) speakers and raise or lower the volume the same way.