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How to route cables?

Posted: 17 Jun 2015, 22:06
by mike9009
Hi

I am looking to install two small speakers in the rear of the van so the kids can hear the radio without us being deafened in the front. I want to run the cables up inside the A pillar, under the headlining and then through to the rear. (This routing is used for our water pump, lighting and fridge) Once I have the cables out of the front of the cab it looks pretty easy......

What is the best way to physically get the cables through without destroying the whole van interior to route them? Any tricks, tips or hints?

Thanks


Mike

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 18 Jun 2015, 05:54
by kevtherev
I went outside the van.

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 18 Jun 2015, 06:58
by Titus A Duxass
kevtherev wrote:I went outside the van.

So did I, much easier.

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 18 Jun 2015, 08:31
by slowcoach
I ran a cable once through the headlining by attaching some metal to the wire end, and pulling it through with a magnet. Worked! Would depend on what unseen obstacles come your way of course. But its easy to try, and 'non destructive' .

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 18 Jun 2015, 17:18
by mike9009
Titus A Duxass wrote:
kevtherev wrote:I went outside the van.

So did I, much easier.

Thanks, what route did you take?

Might try the magnet idea first though....

Mike

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 19 Jun 2015, 20:44
by Ceecee85
I ran a cable once through the headlining by attaching some metal to the wire end, and pulling it through with a magnet. Worked!

I like it. :ok

Re: How to route cables?

Posted: 19 Jun 2015, 21:19
by silverbullet
Borrow a sparkie's fish tape?