[Mobile-Portable] Coax entry point into new RAM 1500 Quad cab?

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    1.  The few times that I was unable to locate a nearby opening, I drilled and filed.  Then ran wires into a short length of garden hose to protect the wires as they passed thru the firewall metal opening.  RTV secures the hose and seals the opening to prevent fumes and noise from entering the cabin.2.  My Escalade has a 2nd 12V (sealed) battery mounted in the back to aid in providing DC to a linear amplifier.  The control, coax and power wires are all running under my vehicle.  When running wires/coax under the vehicle, I protect the entire length with water hose/s.  The additional hose thickness and strength protects against rocks and water.  The combined assembly weaves in and around the undercarrage frame and components while never being the lowest point of the vehicle.  I avoid hot and moving parts.  Number #12 insulated solid copper wire works well to secure the hose in various places along it's length.73,Terry, K7FE
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------ Original message------From: N1KHB--- via Mobile-PortableDate: Sun, Apr 17, 2016 3:23 PMTo: mobile-portable at mailman.qth.net;Cc: N1KHB at aol.com;Subject:Re: [Mobile-Portable] Coax entry point into new RAM 1500 Quad cab?
If nothing else is found, a section of RG174 fits the tiniest  of spaces. Best,Sonny N1KHB    In a message dated 4/17/2016 6:21:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  ka9ees at comcast.net writes:I have a  2009 RAM 1500 Quad cab. As I recall there are some plugs in the floor that  can be removed. I plan to go through the firewall with my  power.73,Ed KA9EES-----Original Message----- From:  Ray, W4BYGSent: Sunday, April 17, 2016 4:21 PMTo:  Mobile-PortableSubject: [Mobile-Portable] Coax entry point into new RAM  1500 Quad cab?Bought a new RAM 1500 Quad cab pickup to tow my travel  trailer with andam having difficulty finding path into the truck for the  antenna coax.It has a great place in the console to locate the control  head of myFT100D.   But I've not yet found a way to get the coax  in.Previously, I've been able to gently snake the coax in under  thehatchback door of my Toyota 4Runner with no significant deformation  ofthe cable.  However that is not available of the new truck and the  doorson it fit so tightly there isn't enough clearance to snake a cable  overany door seal without pinching it badly.Has anyone come up  with a good way to get the coax into a similar vehicle?I would  like to mount the main body of the radio(s) under the driver'sside, rear  passenger seat.  There is a convenient compartment there.This  will be my 7th HF mobile installation over the years, but I'm a  bitstumped.  Your suggestions will be appreciated.Ray,  W4BYG-- I'm no longer young enough to know  everything!______________________________________________________________Mobile-Portable  mailing listHome:  http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/mobile-portableHelp:  http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost:  mailto:Mobile-Portable at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by:  http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list:  http://www.qsl.net/donate.html  ______________________________________________________________Mobile-Portable  mailing listHome:  http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/mobile-portableHelp:  http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost:  mailto:Mobile-Portable at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by:  http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list:  http://www.qsl.net/donate.html______________________________________________________________Mobile-Portable mailing listHome: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/mobile-portableHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htmPost: mailto:Mobile-Portable at mailman.qth.netThis list hosted by: http://www.qsl.netPlease help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html