Running #4 wire thru roof, how can I do?

[stev]

I am going to install solar panel on the roof.
Whats the best way to penetrate the fiberglass roof.
Two #4 wires.
Thanks.. Stev

[Carol H]

Check out marine stores - a marine deck flange for coaxial cable works. There are different ones - have seen in both plastic & metal. A number of people here have used them.

[mszabo]

Stev I like this style box, everyone has there favorite.

https://www.platt.com/platt-electric...spx?zpid=51619

I'd place it in a area above a cabinet where you can bring the wires in and conceal to your control panel area.
Use Rtv, seal tight cable grips, hole saws, have fun.
I'm sure all the experts will be on soon so, hold on tight!
First class rv and welcome.

[captsteve2002]

I ran the wires from my solar panels in through a plastic wire feed-thru that I purcgachesed on Amazon. Since my panels are mounted on feet, the raise them about 1" above the top of the trailer, I was able to mount the feed-thru under a panel so it doesn't stick out. I used 3M 5200 sealer, from Home Depot, to seal the wires. Since I didn't want any more holes in the roof, I mounted the feed-thru using VHB tape and 3M 5200 around the side to make sure that no water got under the feed-thru. I not have over a 1,00 miles towing with the panels, in rain, snow, and the like with no leaks or problems. I do still check the panels and feed-thru before i leave on a trip.

[Darwin Maring]

Put masking tape over the fiberglass where you will drill. Make sure it is sealed tight then drill your hole through the tape. It helps to cut down the chipping of the fiberglass.

[Mikmay]

I put the wires on all my trailers solar panels through the side of the fantastic fan or roof vent never had a problem with leaks

[stev]

Thanks everybody. Good ideas.
I am trying to keep my wiring length to a minimum and install the Controller as close as I can to Batts.

[padlin00]

4awg sure seems pretty heavy for the panel to controller wire, you sure about that?

[peterh]

4g is, quite frankly, overkill. Most modern panels come with 10 or 12 gauge wires and matching MC4 locking connectors. Stack 170 watts of panels on your roof (which is pretty much the entire roof ridge for a small fiberglass trailer) and your total voltage drop at full rated capacity is only going to be 0.3 volts for a 10 foot wire run of 12g wire. That's pretty nominal.

My advice: stick with the 10g/12g wire solar panel makers use, and spend the money you saved not buying 4g cable on a better charge controller or a larger panel. 4g ain't cheap.