Sealing ideas when using rear slider as a cable pass-thru

[taintedsaint]

I'm going to start using a roof mounted solar panel to power my Bluetti when on long camping trips. The plan is, since its temporary, to pass cable through rear slider. In the past on an old truck, I would put a piece of foam pipe wrap on the edge of the sliding glass panel and push back as far as it would go to seal as much air/dust out as possible. Anyone do this or something similar?
Thanks in advance.

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[OldButStillJeeping]

Maybe go down thru the floor?

 

[Wildtoad]

The foam may do decent job, but in case of a hard rain, you might consider black or clear packing tape wide enough to cover the gap.

 

[taintedsaint]

Maybe go down thru the floor?

I thought about that if it were needed for a longer term but I'm talking about 4-6 days at a time. Good info though. Thx

 

[Gladiatorguy]

Your foam tubing idea is probably a good temporary plan. Use a piece on the glass and another on the “frame”.
Do you leave the battery unit in the vehicle while parked/camping, or only when driving? Instead of roof mounted, I use portable solar panels with a long wire so I can always have them angled towards the sun even if I happen to be parked in the shade. Also more efficient than flat panels unless the sun is directly overhead. I chain the panels to something solid for theft prevention.
I’m guessing you don’t want to leave the battery unit in the bed because of theft or weather protection. I have the OEM tonneau cover, which has been pretty weatherproof.
To charge when driving, you could plug into the inverter, or tap into one of the 40 amp auxiliary switch leads under the right side of the I/P.
Post your final solution with results and maybe a couple photos. I have also been looking at a somewhat permanent solution for getting wires from the inside to the bed area.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Maybe go down thru the floor?

He apparently doesn't realize they were never meant to be left open (he needs to learn about them)
Pull the plug for washing or draining out water after a rain or water crossing - but I don't think anyone is stupid enough to leave the plug out. (another worthless video explaining the obvious, sorry)

Such videos are entertaining, though.

I found it interesting on my 2020 and 2022, had simply a plastic plug, sealed with tar-backed tape on the top of the floor pan under the carpet.
My 2025 has smaller hoses coming down through the floor and that's where the wires for the power steps run up into the cabin (the shop ran the wires through a grommet next to those drain hoses.)
I've got to dig deeper into things, but can't lay on my back looking up for very long so may just have to take a video and view it while standing or sitting (or I'll get sick under there)

 

[taintedsaint]

Your foam tubing idea is probably a good temporary plan. Use a piece on the glass and another on the “frame”.
Do you leave the battery unit in the vehicle while parked/camping, or only when driving? Instead of roof mounted, I use portable solar panels with a long wire so I can always have them angled towards the sun even if I happen to be parked in the shade. Also more efficient than flat panels unless the sun is directly overhead. I chain the panels to something solid for theft prevention.
I’m guessing you don’t want to leave the battery unit in the bed because of theft or weather protection. I have the OEM tonneau cover, which has been pretty weatherproof.
To charge when driving, you could plug into the inverter, or tap into one of the 40 amp auxiliary switch leads under the right side of the I/P.
Post your final solution with results and maybe a couple photos. I have also been looking at a somewhat permanent solution for getting wires from the inside to the bed area.

Thanks for the ideas. I'll keep you posted

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