|
07-31-2021, 07:37 AM
|
#1
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Provo
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 74
|
Sealing the floor hole where old wires used to run
As part of my lithium battery upgrade, I've removed the old wires from the small battery box on the front of coach. I know some people leave them, but I didn't want "dead" wires to clutter things up.
In my 25 FB Twin, the wires run to the front curb side corner of the coach through a hole in the floor. They were sealed by some sort of pliable black sealant. Now that I've removed a lot of the wires that run through the hole, lots of new space in the hole and it needs to be re-sealed with new sealant.
Does anyone know what type of sealant that is? I can use some sort of silicone sealant, but thought I'd check if anyone knows what would be a good choice.
|
|
|
07-31-2021, 07:41 AM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
|
Size of hole? Picture?
__________________
Alumacoot
“We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.”
|
|
|
07-31-2021, 09:03 AM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
2012 Avenue Coach
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1,719
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jranck
As part of my lithium battery upgrade, I've removed the old wires from the small battery box on the front of coach. I know some people leave them, but I didn't want "dead" wires to clutter things up.
In my 25 FB Twin, the wires run to the front curb side corner of the coach through a hole in the floor. They were sealed by some sort of pliable black sealant. Now that I've removed a lot of the wires that run through the hole, lots of new space in the hole and it needs to be re-sealed with new sealant.
Does anyone know what type of sealant that is? I can use some sort of silicone sealant, but thought I'd check if anyone knows what would be a good choice.
|
I wouldn't over-think it. I would probably cut short dowl segments that mostly fit snug in the holes and use silicon, Goop, or even a latex caulk to hold them in place. The good thing is that nothing will be pushing or pulling on them, so most anything should work fine.
You should probably check them once a year or so just like you would window and roof sealant.
|
|
|
07-31-2021, 09:21 AM
|
#4
|
Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,674
|
Hi
Wires going through a hole rub on the edge of the hole. That can (eventually) have an impact on the insulation on the wires. The "best" way to handle a hole is with some sort of padding on the edge of the hole. There are lots of ways to do this, in addition to the plastic grommets made for the task ( which you buy a hundred at a time .... what do you do with the other 99? ).
Bob
|
|
|
07-31-2021, 11:55 AM
|
#5
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
KW
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 993
|
I like using gland connectors. They are often waterproof and can be fastened in place. If there isn't enough space to put the nut on then you could glue it place with construction adhesive or silicone.
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 09:27 AM
|
#6
|
Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
|
I left the old positive connected and continue to use it to power the jack rather than run a new wire to do the same thing.
__________________
La Dolce Vita Brick & Mona
We're Married With Airstream dot com
2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 09:35 AM
|
#7
|
Rivet Master
2016 27' International
Sherwood Park
, Alberta
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1,026
|
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 12:17 PM
|
#8
|
3 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
North-Central
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 115
|
Is anybody using one of the spray foam insulations (some of which contain a rodent deterrent) to close up gaps like the OP has?
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 03:28 PM
|
#9
|
2 Rivet Member
1994 34' Limited
colebrook
, Connecticut
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 63
|
Electrical duct seal
Duct seal is a clay like material which is used to seal electrical connections. It is non hardening, very pliable, easily removed and easly formed. It should be be found in big box stores or electrical supply houses.
I use it to seal elecrrical amd pipe penetrations. It works well in areas inacessable with a caulking gun.I have used it for years and yet to find any penetration by rodents.
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 05:29 PM
|
#10
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Provo
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by djbar
Is anybody using one of the spray foam insulations (some of which contain a rodent deterrent) to close up gaps like the OP has?
|
Spray foam (the expanding stuff) does well indoors, but not exposed to the elements, at least in my experience. I wouldn't use it where it is exposed outside.
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 05:30 PM
|
#11
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Provo
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 74
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by thewarden
|
I'll probably use this. Thanks!
|
|
|
08-01-2021, 08:18 PM
|
#12
|
Rivet Master
2021 30' Globetrotter
Oviedo
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 1,356
|
I’ve used it in my previous RVs to seal up the huge holes left during manufacture. I know it worked for at least 3 years in my motor home.
Quote:
Originally Posted by jranck
Spray foam (the expanding stuff) does well indoors, but not exposed to the elements, at least in my experience. I wouldn't use it where it is exposed outside.
|
|
|
|
08-03-2021, 10:33 PM
|
#13
|
2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB International
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 39
|
Can you send me photo's of the battery relocation process. I am considering installing lithium batteries under the bed. Also can you provide schematic for the wiring if possible.
|
|
|
08-04-2021, 06:30 AM
|
#14
|
2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Provo
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2021
Posts: 74
|
It may take me a few days, but I'll PM you modified schematics and some photos.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|