Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > THE OWNER'S CORNER FORUMS > Newmar Owner's Forum
Click Here to Login
Register FilesVendors Registry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 09-18-2008, 11:16 AM   #1
Senior Member
 
imgoin4it's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 367
I am contemplating having a computer desk built and will install it along the wall and over the free standing table in the galley area. When I fasten it to the exterior wall of the front drivers side slide by screwing into the frame / studs, do I need to be concerned about hitting any electrical wiring. I assume that wires to the two duplex outlets in the area are not run inside the studs. Is that a good assumption???
__________________
Howard & Connie. USAF Retired
2007 Newmar KSDP tow Jeep 4dr wrangler
member of IRV2since 2003
imgoin4it is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 09-18-2008, 11:16 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
imgoin4it's Avatar
 
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 367
I am contemplating having a computer desk built and will install it along the wall and over the free standing table in the galley area. When I fasten it to the exterior wall of the front drivers side slide by screwing into the frame / studs, do I need to be concerned about hitting any electrical wiring. I assume that wires to the two duplex outlets in the area are not run inside the studs. Is that a good assumption???
__________________
Howard & Connie. USAF Retired
2007 Newmar KSDP tow Jeep 4dr wrangler
member of IRV2since 2003
imgoin4it is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2008, 04:29 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 890
I wouldn't assume anything on these units. Most good techs assume nothing, so I would hope for the best, but plan for the worst.
__________________
2016 Winnebago Grand Tour QL
2006 Hummer H2
Blue Ox/M&G
soricobob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-2008, 04:03 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Yankton, SD
Posts: 324
When I was at the factory on Wed I noticed that the wires run everywhere. The aluminum studs are like I-beams with holes in them on the sides. Thats how they ran the wires.
__________________
George
2011 Ford F350 DRW
2015 Mobile Suites 41RSSB4
Fulltimer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-21-2008, 01:48 AM   #5
Moderator Emeritus
 
"007"'s Avatar
 
Nor'easters Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
Having made many mods to coachs I have owned hitting wiring should not be of concern.
Take a look at this LINK and you will understand my reasoning. You only have about 5/8's of a wall surface to screw into before hitting a metal stud your wiring is run thru the center of studs with gromets to protect them. When screwing into wall first locate a stud than measure out 16" on center for more attachments. Predrill holes for threading screws and use only short screws enough to screw thru metal of stud.
You can open the outlets for direction of wire runs but always hit a stud for screw attachment never just a wall space between studs a molly will just pull thru the foam and wall plywood.
Have fun with your mods.
__________________
98KSCA, 99MACA, 03 KSCA-3740- 8.1 Chev-- ALLISON Trans
VISIT the NEWMAR QUICK TIPS & EASYMODS 1 & 2
QUICK TIPS # 3
RV SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES & RECALLS --- TECH INFORMATION
"007" is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New side walls BigRigRVing Newmar Owner's Forum 19 06-16-2008 11:53 AM
corosion from the inside out of my exterior walls. Rvclint iRV2.com General Discussion 4 04-09-2008 07:48 PM
Bath Walls Roger Watts Excel Owner's Forum 7 05-15-2007 01:37 PM
Pictures on walls Chucknmare Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 5 10-10-2006 09:54 PM
Aluminum versus Fiberglass Exterior Walls Gaetan Lavoie iRV2.com General Discussion 17 02-04-2006 09:52 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:38 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.