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Originally posted by GDRV-Megan View PostJust an FYI - Solitude and Momentum both are running a line down on their solar prep. Momentum is using a wire and Solitude is using a string.Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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My 2020 375RES has same issue. The Sat access hole in the roof appears to be over top the bathroom medicine cabinet as best as i can tell. The pass-through access hole in the pass-through ceiling does not line up vertically (visually) from floor to ceiling when standing outside the trailer looking at the top and bottom. The hole in the floor is several feel forward into the bedroom. I was going to utilize this feature for addtl wiring to the roof. Strange how something this simple in comprehension becomes an epic failure when implementing on the production floor assembly.
GaryGary F
2020 Solitude 375RES-R
2019 Ford Super Duty diesel Dually
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Originally posted by fowlergk View PostStrange how something this simple in comprehension becomes an epic failure when implementing on the production floor assembly.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Originally posted by bertschb View Post
Thanks for the update Megan. That's a good start.
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I should of came here before I wasted 4 hours trying to fish wires in this supposed wire chase on my 2020 310GK. As noted the hole in the roof doesn't line up with the "chase" and you can't find it. No pull wire. I complained to customer service and they sent me a drawing for the wall where the chase is, no help I figured out where the wall and chase are located. the problem is the roof access is 4" off and I don't want to cut another big hole in the roof only to find some other problem. I agree don't advertise this as agret time saver when it's not true. How hard is it to align the holes!! I gave up and sealed mine back up.
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Chuck, it is really not a huge deal once you understand the layout and process. I was also annoyed at first but worked through it. I’ve explained my process in this thread. In short, any access box you will put on the roof can cover both holes. Adding a hole in the roof is easier than you think, just go slowly as the ac wiring is in the area. Once the roof is open, enlarge the hole into the chase. Then go in the basement and enlarge the hole in the basement roof. I’d do this with a router and flush cut bit, but many operations are possible. You will then have an amazing opening from roof to basement that solves all issues. The box you put on the roof should cover everything. I used the box by AM solar in Oregon. Let me know if you have questions. In the end I am very pleased with the 4 ten gauge wires from the roof to my two charge controllers. Over 3K of rooftop solar. Don’t give up sir, it works out fine.
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Just a tip for future reference. I see a lot of you trying to use fish tape. The problem is the have a tendency to curve. Use glow rods. You can get a pack of the three and thread them together they're flexible enough to bend if needed, but will stay straight otherwise. Here is an example:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-To...6415/204178243Curtis, Christine, Cole, and Charlotte
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Duramax LBZ, CCLB
2020 Momentum 351M
2004 Essex Vortex
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostGDRV-Megan
Please read the post right before this one. I'm not sure the problem has been resolved on newer builds.
Jim
Finally found this thread, which led me to find the (white) pull string in the basement, so I knew that I should have something up there. Lo and behold, I had my wife feel around with tiny hands, and she found where wires were coming out, along with the pull string. We estimated about 5" from where the factory put the roof access plate, and sure enough, after putting a hole there, I can see everything. Prior to her rooting around, I tried my inspection camera, but the insulation made it too hard to see anything.
So, I would second the comment about putting an actual grey PVC conduit, but only if there were two smaller ones. One for power lines, and another one for data/satellite/etc. In my unit, it looks like the factory used the same chase for power lines, and its never ideal to run data in close proximity & parallel for such a length.
Thankfully my starlink cable is at least shielded cat5, so interference should be relatively limited.
More importantly, the hole should really be drilled much closer. No way would I have been able to feed the starlink cable down the hole from where it was w/o damaging the cable. Only now that I can see what's going on do I feel reasonably confident its going to work, and now I have a second unnecessary hole!
I was prepared with my glow rods prior to finding this thread and the comments regarding the existing pull line, so that was awesome.
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