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02-07-2021, 04:49 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Sartell
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M.O.C. #27179
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Wires Through Attic Space
Does anyone know if wires, one video and one 12 volt in my case, can be threaded through the space between the roof and ceiling from very front to very rear? If this is possible, some instructions would be welcomed. I need to connect a backup camera in the rear to its transmitter in the front. Yes, I need a crutch for backups when the extra eyes out back are not available. Didn't find an answer in the archives.
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Ozarks Jim
2006 3500RL Montana
2009 Duramax 2500 Sierra
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02-07-2021, 05:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Florence
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Not with out cutting holes in your ceiling, have you thought about going underneath the coach.
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02-07-2021, 05:20 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Carmichael - CA
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Conceivably it can be done. I know a couple of members who did it for short distances. It involved taking out the overhead light fixtures and fishing wires from hole to hole. But for a backup camera, most of us fish the wire down the rear cap and along the bottom (under the coroplast or tie wrapped to the gas line), up through the battery compartment, and out through the pin box.
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There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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02-07-2021, 05:38 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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It could be done. Nothing is impossible but you will think it is before to the front of your camper. I’ve never looked but could a wire be run through the AC duct?
Lynwood
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02-10-2021, 02:23 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Sartell
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M.O.C. #27179
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Thank You
Thanks to all. You've given me the options and instructions I was seeking. Think I'll try the easiest route - under the coach. Less elegant, but more practical. I did like to learn, however, that the roof space is possible.
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Ozarks Jim
2006 3500RL Montana
2009 Duramax 2500 Sierra
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02-10-2021, 02:45 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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A good IT wire installer could do it.
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2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
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02-10-2021, 02:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
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M.O.C. #2283
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimKrieger
Thanks to all. You've given me the options and instructions I was seeking. Think I'll try the easiest route - under the coach. Less elegant, but more practical. I did like to learn, however, that the roof space is possible.
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Pretty is as pretty does.
Lynwood
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02-10-2021, 05:05 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
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There are some decent wireless units available that only need wiring for power. Power wiring can be a short run from lights.
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02-10-2021, 05:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
Posts: 978
M.O.C. #19630
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I ran a thermostat wire from the front A/C to the stairs wall and I can tell you there is a ton of fiberglass insulation between the rafters and it was not easy.
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2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
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02-13-2021, 08:42 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Sartell
Posts: 51
M.O.C. #27179
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Yes, my rig has the Arctic Insulaton, so I expect it has the roof insulation, and yes, I am looking at the wireless units. Don't care to put more screws into the outside walls, but that seems the only way to get sufficient radio wave reception. Looks like maybe the Haloview will work. I like that it comes with the option of a signal repeater and that apparently the infrared lights (not sure how they work) apparently won't blind following drivers should I use it while on the road, as well as for backup. The helpfulness of this forum reduces some of the inevitable trial and error portion of RVing and for that I am grateful.
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2006 3500RL Montana
2009 Duramax 2500 Sierra
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02-14-2021, 07:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
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There is already 12v in the rear cap. Tail lights, clearance lights, etc. Can you tie into one of those?
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02-14-2021, 07:34 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
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M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Man
There is already 12v in the rear cap. Tail lights, clearance lights, etc. Can you tie into one of those?
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The source of power for the factory installs comes from the clearance lights. So , you have to have your lights on (at least park lights) in order for the camera to work...
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2020 Chevy SRW 3500HD Duramax/Allison High Country
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02-14-2021, 07:57 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
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M.O.C. #21963
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My running lights are always on. Perhaps that's why my camera is always working. Personally, I would prefer to have backup lights and tie into them but actually, I don't even use the camera.
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02-14-2021, 08:10 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #25060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Man
My running lights are always on. Perhaps that's why my camera is always working. Personally, I would prefer to have backup lights and tie into them but actually, I don't even use the camera.
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So your running lights are ALWAYS on even when you're disconneted from the trailer? I've never noticed that running lights are on on Rams in the daylight. Just DRL's.
I have to turn our running lights on to see the camera in the daylight...
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02-14-2021, 08:58 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: 1000 oaks
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M.O.C. #19630
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Man
There is already 12v in the rear cap. Tail lights, clearance lights, etc. Can you tie into one of those?
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Good idea. If you do not use the backup lights on the Montana you could use that wire for power with a switch up front.
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2022 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Alison
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02-14-2021, 08:59 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Hereford,AZ
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M.O.C. #23139
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Run them on roof
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02-14-2021, 09:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
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M.O.C. #21963
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CADman_KS
So your running lights are ALWAYS on even when you're disconneted from the trailer? I've never noticed that running lights are on on Rams in the daylight. Just DRL's.
I have to turn our running lights on to see the camera in the daylight...
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I assumed that we are talking about a running vehicle using a camera. No the lights are not always on when disconnected. Actually, my camera is always on if the power is on. Factory wired to 12 volt somewhere.
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02-17-2021, 01:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: STAYTON
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M.O.C. #18157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CADman_KS
The source of power for the factory installs comes from the clearance lights. So , you have to have your lights on (at least park lights) in order for the camera to work...
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Not mine. My Furrion factory installed camera must use the wired 12v from the coach lighting. Because I can turn the monitor on and drive away and it still works 7-800 feet away.
Mark
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02-17-2021, 01:36 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
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M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimKrieger
Does anyone know if wires, one video and one 12 volt in my case, can be threaded through the space between the roof and ceiling from very front to very rear? If this is possible, some instructions would be welcomed. I need to connect a backup camera in the rear to its transmitter in the front. Yes, I need a crutch for backups when the extra eyes out back are not available. Didn't find an answer in the archives.
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Easiest is to use the cooling ducts to get them close. Just make sure you seal the entry/exit holes so you don't get condensation problems in the roof. However, why not get a wireless camera and place the repeater in the front basement bay. That is what I have and most others with rear cameras. Now you just need to fish 12V either always on or backup only from maybe 2 or 3 ft away. In my case always on was a few inches away.
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2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
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02-17-2021, 03:04 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Homosassa Springs
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M.O.C. #23249
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Run wires
You can run wires in most Attics. It is not easy.
You will need to remove some lights and open the hole up a bit. TURN OFF THE POWER FIRST!!! Get a fish tape and work from light to light. Start at the second light fixture and sent the fish tape to the first or beginning opening. Hook on the wires and pull them to hole two. Then go to hole 3 and send the fish to hole two, tie the wire on to the tape and pull it to #3. Go to hole 4 and do it again, until you reach the end. Pull a loop out at each hole long enough to reach the end, leave enough to do the hookup. So your only pulling a small run each time. Good luck.
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