Hello, tonight I was running my #2 AWG red power wire as per VANs diagram OP37-11. The problem is that in the location where it slips under the step, it may rub against the step bolt, abrade the jacket and short. This would ruin my day
I could wrap a flange around the step tube and route the wire outside the flange.
I could fasten a clamp to the bottom skin or at the bottom of the baggage floor rib and secure it that way away from the bolt.
I could 3D print a part that fits over the bolt, and following the curve of the step weldment and extends enough to provide clearance for the bolt and secure it to the weldment with cable ties. I like this the best. Maybe because I get to play with 3D printing.
I am done for the night but maybe the wisdom of the crowd has a better answer for me tomorrow. My goal is to keep this leg of the run, from the rear seat pan to the rear of the baggage compartment "pullable", meaning if I need to fish a new line or pull extra cable I still can. Currently I have fastened using a cushioned cable clamp at the rear baggage bulkhead per plans.
To add to that complication, this is also where I plan to mount 2 delta pop com antennas (36 inches apart). I have an access cover for the step bolt on each side and thought it would be a good place for 2 antennas.
2 pictures and the Vans diagram are located here: http://elstien.us/wordpress/?attachment_id=1176
I want to button up the baggage floor and rear seat pans and move on to the baggage bulkhead, baggage door and canopy.
Thank you in advance for any ideas.
I could wrap a flange around the step tube and route the wire outside the flange.
I could fasten a clamp to the bottom skin or at the bottom of the baggage floor rib and secure it that way away from the bolt.
I could 3D print a part that fits over the bolt, and following the curve of the step weldment and extends enough to provide clearance for the bolt and secure it to the weldment with cable ties. I like this the best. Maybe because I get to play with 3D printing.
I am done for the night but maybe the wisdom of the crowd has a better answer for me tomorrow. My goal is to keep this leg of the run, from the rear seat pan to the rear of the baggage compartment "pullable", meaning if I need to fish a new line or pull extra cable I still can. Currently I have fastened using a cushioned cable clamp at the rear baggage bulkhead per plans.
To add to that complication, this is also where I plan to mount 2 delta pop com antennas (36 inches apart). I have an access cover for the step bolt on each side and thought it would be a good place for 2 antennas.
2 pictures and the Vans diagram are located here: http://elstien.us/wordpress/?attachment_id=1176
I want to button up the baggage floor and rear seat pans and move on to the baggage bulkhead, baggage door and canopy.
Thank you in advance for any ideas.
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