How to run a wire from inside of a cab out to the back???

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by lights787, Apr 12, 2020.

  1. lights787

    lights787 Light Load Member

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    I have searched all over Amazon and could not find a wireless one with no issues. Wired is the only way to go. Just make sure you read what people are complaining about in reviews by looking at 1 and 2 star reviews.
     
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  3. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    All u need is a hammer and a drill. Just smash the dash where u want the wire to come through. Then drill a big hole in the center of the cab floor. It can double as a port-a-pot if it's a big enough hole.

    Just a 3 lb sledgehammer, and a 3" left handed drill bit. That's all u need
     
  4. lights787

    lights787 Light Load Member

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    Along with some lithium for you.
     
  5. Aamcotrans

    Aamcotrans Road Train Member

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    Do you not have a dead switch in your dash?
     
  6. Ridgeline

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  7. lights787

    lights787 Light Load Member

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    That is for big carriers to spy on their drivers, not for OOs like me. I need something to help me mitigate accidents not run surveillance on myself when I am the boss of my own little trucking company. I have a backup camera on my 4 wheeler, it beeps at me if I get close to bumping into things. It has saved my butt a few times.
     
  8. MTN Boomer

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    If it is an International, it has a hole , if you can't find it , run a wire out where the trailer plug in is.
     
  9. lights787

    lights787 Light Load Member

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    Ok, like where inside the cab do I look for this hole?
     
  10. PE_T

    PE_T Road Train Member

    I’ve always thought about having a rear camera, but the ones I’ve seen were not designed to aid semi trailers when backing. I wonder how would the camera or cameras need to be placed to make this work for truckers.
     
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  11. HoneyBadger67

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    If on a van, maybe just below the 3 center lights? On newer trailers there should be enough room for a 1.5" square camera tipped down at about 45°. The tough part would be keeping it positioned properly.
     
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