keri
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Post by keri on Sept 3, 2013 16:19:39 GMT -8
So I am adding a few receptacles and a cable outlet to my trailer but am wondering what the best way to run the wiring is. How many holes can you drill trough your framing before you start compromising your framing? Would it be better to hide them in cabinets rather to avoid drilling holes in the studs when possible? After you add the trailer wiring, lights, receptacles and the coax that is a lot of holes! And that wire is not skinny--especially when the walls are so thin.
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Post by universalexports on Sept 3, 2013 16:44:18 GMT -8
I would avoid drilling through the wall framing when possible, I ran mine down the wall through the floor and along the floor joist in a few places.
if you do drill through the wall framing you could beef up the wall stud in that area with extra wood on the sides.
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Post by vikx on Sept 3, 2013 21:35:46 GMT -8
I always run wires in the cabinets and dinettes rather than the walls. Not only is the wiring accessible if repairs are necessary but not in danger of the wayward screw or staple...
Also consider using junction boxes in areas that you might want to add a fixture or receptacle. Even if you never use them, they are there.
Have fun, wiring is my favorite part of a build!
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Post by cowcharge on Sept 4, 2013 5:34:23 GMT -8
My '76 had the wires run through the studs, with little pieces of steel tubing hammered into the holes to beef them up. But my studs are 1 1/2" deep.
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