So I was running new wires through my trailer when I found out they were about 2 feet too short. My lights are on the guide post and I forgot to account for that when getting the harness. Anyways…upon finding out they were too short, I started to pull them back through the other way to splice in another section. About 3 feet from the wire hole in the trailer, as I was pulling, the wires seperated. SO, now I have to find a way to get the wire back through the trailer, without having the ease of pulling it. I have to find a way to…push it.
Has anyone had this problem before? Anyone have any soloutions? My first thought was to use a plumbing snake, attach the wire and feed the “assembly” through. It is a galvanized trailer and the frame is big enough (I think) for that to go through. If ANYONE has any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks in advance
Yeah, that was the first thing to come to mind but the snake I have is a cylindrical type…hope it is long enough and works! (that sounds dirty). I might have to try the old put-15-wire-coat-hangers-together trick, push those through. I have to get it done before tomorrow!
I’m not sure how well this would work on a trailer, but you might try sucking a string through with a shop vac. Block off any openings (except entry & exit) with duct tape. I’ve done it wiring t-tops.
Bob
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Mark
Mako 262 Twin Yammaha F200s
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
If you have an air compressor avail, make a ball of tape w/ a light string or fishing line attached, and ‘blow’ it through the tongue.
Or if you can raise the front of your trailer high enough, put an egg sinker in the front w/ a string and let it roll out the other end.
I’m not sure how well this would work on a trailer, but you might try sucking a string through with a shop vac. Block off any openings (except entry & exit) with duct tape. I’ve done it wiring t-tops.
Bob
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Works every time. Been using that method for years.
Didnt think of using a shop vac or blowing it with my air compressor. I just pressurized an airhose, zip tied the wire to the tip and pushed it through…worked very well. Thank you very much for all your suggestions. This www is a life saver sometimes
