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    Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 8:53am
Hello all !!!!
I bought an inverter for boondocking uses. I plan to install it at the dining table, on top of the tiny wood ledge there. Fits perfectly. Good location for coffee pot, laptops, etc.
I wonder if I can run the heavy cable down through that wood-paneled wall covering? I want to place the inverter and inline fuse breaker on the ledge, drill a hole for the cable, drop it down through the panelling, to a hole going outside to the battery.
That's the initial plan.... Am I wrong?

My question is really about the limitations and obstructions in that wall, that might prevent it from being used as a chase.

2000 w inverter, 40 amp fuse, heavy cables, rpod 171 2010
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 8:55am
The parts of the wall that don't have 2x2 aluminum tube are filled with closed cell foam insulation. It would be very difficult to drop wire through. Even with a sturdy fish tape it would be a challenge.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 7:57am
dang.... that's bad news.... thanks. I guess I'll need to create my own conduit somehow.... it might look awful...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 10:01am
Originally posted by banjoman15

dang.... that's bad news.... thanks. I guess I'll need to create my own conduit somehow.... it might look awful...



Think "Wiremold". Available at Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, etc.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28 Aug 2018 at 10:03am
that looks pretty useful... I'll check it out, thanks
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