bags Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 We are in the process of doing an interior remodel to the Royals. Paint, carpet flooring, fixtures etc. I was changing out a wall mounted light fixture when the 12 volt white wire pulled loose from the fixture wire. The other end of the wire is in the wall. The wire is not visible from the 1 inch hole where the wire was pulled through. I was thinking I could just use a hole saw to gain access. The interesting part is the interior wall is over 1/2 inch thick. Not something I have encountered in other rv walls. This is a piece of plywood with the final laminated board over it. The bed frame is mounted to the wall and I assume that maybe that is that is reason it has a plywood wall. I am concerned that the whole wall may not be plywood and I could screw something up making the hole. I have about 2 inches from the inside of the exterior wall to the exterior of the interior wall. I will be sure and measure carefully so that the hole saw drill bit does not hit the exterior wall. I have though about just fishing a wire down the wall and grounding to the frame but that is problematic in its self. Would it be reasonable that the slide wall is all plywood? Any and all ideas appreciated. Thanks JB John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Probably only a small piece of plywood backing for the light fixture. Push on the wall lower to check the flexing of the wallboard. Flex equals thinner. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Thanks Darryl, You were right. Would you chance using a hole saw on it? Thanks JB John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Make a fishing tool out of a coat hook or stiff wire. I'd assume there's some kind of insulation in the wall, so the wire couldn't have fallen far. Probably just at the tip of your finger. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted April 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 The wire is not long enough to reach the hole, that how it pulled loose me thinking there was more wire in the hole. John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 24, 2015 Report Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well, if the light worked prior to disconnecting the wire, I assert they wire is long enough. If you cut it shorter, ay ai yai. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 The wire is not long enough to reach the hole, that how it pulled loose me thinking there was more wire in the hole. Are you saying that you attempted to pull our more wire and the existing wire broke somewhere up the line from the hole? How long was the piece of wire that came out with the fixture as that should give an idea of how far back into the wall that wire broke. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Get a bore scope to look in the hole. Many have tools that work at the end of the scope to grab/manipulate things. Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDreamers.us Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Any chance of getting a wiring plan on line? I think I would try fishing for the broken wire. That maybe easier than making a new hole. Good luck. Hope you catch a wire. Safe Travels! SKP #89742 - Lifetime membership - Member of the SKP Class of 2007Good Sam Club - Lifetime MemberDataStorm #5423Passport America - Lifetime MemberSons Of The American Revolution (SAR) - Lifetime MemberAmerican Legion - USAF - Lifetime MemberRotary Club Member - 30 years Escapee CARE Supporter National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBH Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 That light fixture had to be installed after the wall was up so the wire has to be long enough to extend out of the hole and be connected to the fixture by whoever installed it. I would start by a little blind fishing with a hook on the end of a stiff wire. If its not an outside wall it could have dropped all the way down or simply slipped sideways until it hit a stud or some other obstruction. Buying or borrowing a borescope is also a good idea. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 That light fixture had to be installed after the wall was up so the wire has to be long enough to extend out of the hole and be connected to the fixture by whoever installed it. I would start by a little blind fishing with a hook on the end of a stiff wire. If its not an outside wall it could have dropped all the way down or simply slipped sideways until it hit a stud or some other obstruction. Buying or borrowing a borescope is also a good idea. Good luck. Exactly <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If you start drilling the block be very careful it isn't pushed off the wall (likely only a staple or two holding it) and going missing too. With a hole saw I'd remove the middle drill as soon as I had the outer hole started, less chance of an accident should the block come free. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Fixed. Stan your comment was spot on. Thanks. I remembered I had a rotozip tool I bought years ago. I put two drywall screws into the plywood to secure it, set the depth, cut the hole and there was the wire. Now the wall is ready for the painter. Thanks JB John and Michal Bagley 1999 Volvo 610 the 'Millennium Falcon', 400 hp ISM, Autoshift Gen 2, single axel w/steel bed, Pressure Pro, VMSPC, Trailer Saver Air Hitch, 3 bags, 38 foot Royals International, and our 3 dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great to hear that you found it. There is no feeling quite like what comes with successfully making a difficult repair. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Good on 'ya, John. Thanks for coming back with the ending. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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