29RL Wire Loop Near Tire

[SteveBrady]

I am concerned about the placement of the kitchen electrical cable feed from the frame up through the floor. When the slide is out the wire is fully extended and sits along the floor. When the slide is closed the wire loops down and could touch the tire, in fact, there is a scuff mark on the wire conduit. Attached is a picture - any clever ideas to pull the wire away from the wheel when the slide is closed. Do other 29RL see the same?

Best regards,
Steve

 

[Lantley]

My initial thought is to simply use a zip tie / cable tie to secure the wire safely away from the tire.

 

[SteveBrady]

Thank you for the input.
We are thinking to add a length of spring attached near the leveler and to the wire (could be a gas line). The spring would will pull it away from the tire when the kitchen slide is in and will stretch out when the slide is out.

 

[Lantley]

They make a wire loom support check out this video it may help Your idea of using a spring is a good one.

 

[Flyer32RLS]

I'd be careful using a zip tie. You need it to flex enough so that it pulls the "line" up and out from the tire. If you do that with a zip tie, you might prevent it from extending when slide is open.

 

[Lantley]

I'd be careful using a zip tie. You need it to flex enough so that it pulls the "line" up and out from the tire. If you do that with a zip tie, you might prevent it from extending when slide is open.

I can't remember the details but I used zip ties on my last rig for that exact reason It was loose enough to move in and out with the slide but it just kept the wire taut enough not to contact the tires. I agree adding a spring can be beneficial.

 

[RockDr896]

There was an earlier thread concerning this issue. I think the wire had escaped the existing spring they install at that point. Take a look under the slide and see if there is a spring there. If so, then attach it to the spring.

 

[SteveBrady]

I was not able to find another previous post...
I now know that it is actually a propane feed into kitchen just above not electrical. There is no spring in the area - the simply folds down when the kitchen slide is retracted. I also confirmed that the hose CAN rub on the rear tire and that there is a rub mark on the outside of the hose. This is not safe, disappointed with Alliance, my previous Coachmen TT used a loom as mentioned above by Lantley (thank you!)

 

[JRW]

Our 29rl has a spring. I would email Alliance with your issue.

 

[SteveBrady]

Thank you JRW for the input!
I will be sending Alliance a safety complaint concerning this.
Best regards,
Steve

 

[SteveBrady]

Hello JRW
Can you confirm from your picture IMG_2396 that the spring is attached above the rear slide out rack. I have 3 sets of cables going up through the floor just above the rear rack. This is a 2026 29RL.

 

[JRW]

Yes it is