Best Way To Run Wires From Roof Rack Into Cabin
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And others who in general have forgotten more about this stuff than I'll ever know...
Can you think of a fitting that meets the following needs? I'm thinking aerospace or marine applications, maybe...
Pass-through from dry interior to exposed exterior (bringing roof rack wiring inside).
Waterproof seals inside and out.
Exterior portion waterproof when closed (probably screw-type closure).
Exterior portion is fat enough to house a large computer mouse cut in half.
The pass-through portion can (and probably should) be thinner than the fat portion just mentioned; maybe the width of a finger or two.
Maybe a gland nut on the interior--in addition to (and below) the sealing fastener.
Flat or domed top cap.
So the outside is basically a small cup with a screw-on lid, and a smaller hole in the bottom that goes through to the interior. Ideally it can take a hit without ripping out, tearing metal, or breaking the waterproof seal.
Anything come to mind?
SHORTCUT: Many workable approaches suggested in this thread (and thanks to all!). To my mind, this is looking like the best solution (for me; no hole in roof). Thanks to @TomH for the link. Those of you new to this thread might just take a look at that--and if it seems to fit your bill, then pick up at Post #35...
Then there's this guy...
Or just cruise through the whole thing for other ideas...
(^Alternate title for searches.)
And others who in general have forgotten more about this stuff than I'll ever know...
Can you think of a fitting that meets the following needs? I'm thinking aerospace or marine applications, maybe...
Pass-through from dry interior to exposed exterior (bringing roof rack wiring inside).
Waterproof seals inside and out.
Exterior portion waterproof when closed (probably screw-type closure).
Exterior portion is fat enough to house a large computer mouse cut in half.
The pass-through portion can (and probably should) be thinner than the fat portion just mentioned; maybe the width of a finger or two.
Maybe a gland nut on the interior--in addition to (and below) the sealing fastener.
Flat or domed top cap.
So the outside is basically a small cup with a screw-on lid, and a smaller hole in the bottom that goes through to the interior. Ideally it can take a hit without ripping out, tearing metal, or breaking the waterproof seal.
Anything come to mind?
SHORTCUT: Many workable approaches suggested in this thread (and thanks to all!). To my mind, this is looking like the best solution (for me; no hole in roof). Thanks to @TomH for the link. Those of you new to this thread might just take a look at that--and if it seems to fit your bill, then pick up at Post #35...
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