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Re: Drilling into ceiling?

Reply #25 –
It broke my heart to drill that one inch hole into the fine walnut cabinet, but hey, you only live once. The wires are fastened to the ceiling with Adel clamps, so they are not hidden and rather ugly. I'll eventually find some ceiling conduit, or "half pipe" to cover the wires The wife doesn't like the big screen and all the gear, but there is so much visual information and beauty in 1080P video, that a 72 inch screen is mandatory.
1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.

Re: Drilling into ceiling?

Reply #26 –
One of the less obtrusive (but not inexpensive) conduit solutions it so start with a walnut (or whatever wood your coach is made of) 1X2" or 2x2" (depends on size/number of wires). Route it out  (even a table saw works fine for this) to form a "U". Finish to match interior and mount with screws at each end-- finish with bung plugs of same material.

Been there, done that.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Drilling into ceiling?

Reply #27 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Yes, my comment was written to mean inside the cabinet Rich. If you want a picture of what that 'disc" would look like when done let me know and I will take a pic and post. We are currently living in coach now down in Mexico so no big deal.
JohnH

John - anything you have I would appreciate!  I never even considered using the box frame itself.  How'd I miss that?  Mine will be  looking much better one of these days!
Thanks!

Re: Drilling into ceiling?

Reply #28 –
Rich here are 2 pics. you do not have to go this big as I was covering the antenna winder hole.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
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Re: Drilling into ceiling?

Reply #29 –
See my video regarding this at: Tim's RV Tips #4 - RV Home Theater - February 19, 2018 - YouTube

It shows the HTPC (Home Thearer Personal Computer), big screen, hard drives and Youtube / Netflix capability.
1997 U270 34FT Build 5140 Cummins 8.3 Allison 3060R
Solar 1920Watts, 14KWH lithium. Orion BMS.