Connectors thru wall of truck?

valleysound · 20th March 2007, 06:56 PM

I've seen people asking this before. What are some ideas/pics of a twistlock power inlet and some snake mults that are on the outside of your mobile truck. I just got an extended Chevy van that I use to haul gear and I want to finish the interior so I can do some mobile dates in it this summer. I don't really care for putting cables though the window, but I am concerned about the affect of weather on exterior connections.

**Remoteness** · 21st March 2007, 03:18 AM

I uploaded some cool pictures from a little TV show we did some time ago...

I hope the link works for you...

Tell us if it doesn't.

Check this out > Live TV Mix & simultanious record

There isn't a ton of interface panel shots, but check it out anyway -- You may find some interesting photos to brainstorm about.... Gigs, Rigs, Sets & Venues

Indrestudios · 21st March 2007, 10:59 AM

We use a waterproof Hubbell connector (see picture) mounted on the side of the truck. And followed the same convention, L14-30, down the power cable to our distro box. They make panel mount as well as in-line versions. It's been great for us, even in torrential rain the connector stays bone dry inside. The downside...it's all pretty pricey. I think the truck mounted flanged inlet was about $130.

Indrestudios · 21st March 2007, 11:18 AM

Steve will probably chime in here as well, but I would stay away from mounting any sort of multipin audio connector directly to the truck. Even with something like a MASS connector with a military style cap, you're exposed to a whole host of nasty elements. A better solution would be to use an access door and mount the audio connectors on a panel or in a box just inside.

I have my eyes on some cool metal ambulance style cable access doors, but in the meantime used a $30 8 x 8 plastic door that you can find at any good RV store. Also pictured above.

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20th March 2007, 06:56 PM	#1
valleysound Gear nut Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hills of Vermont Posts: 129	Connectors thru wall of truck? I've seen people asking this before. What are some ideas/pics of a twistlock power inlet and some snake mults that are on the outside of your mobile truck. I just got an extended Chevy van that I use to haul gear and I want to finish the interior so I can do some mobile dates in it this summer. I don't really care for putting cables though the window, but I am concerned about the affect of weather on exterior connections. __________________ Paul Magro 802.356.7001 www.ValleySound.net

21st March 2007, 03:18 AM	#2
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	I uploaded some cool pictures from a little TV show we did some time ago... I hope the link works for you... Tell us if it doesn't. Check this out > Live TV Mix & simultanious record There isn't a ton of interface panel shots, but check it out anyway -- You may find some interesting photos to brainstorm about.... Gigs, Rigs, Sets & Venues __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

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Indrestudios Gear maniac Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 159	We use a waterproof Hubbell connector (see picture) mounted on the side of the truck. And followed the same convention, L14-30, down the power cable to our distro box. They make panel mount as well as in-line versions. It's been great for us, even in torrential rain the connector stays bone dry inside. The downside...it's all pretty pricey. I think the truck mounted flanged inlet was about $130. Attached Thumbnails

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21st March 2007, 11:18 AM	#4
Indrestudios Gear maniac Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 159	Steve will probably chime in here as well, but I would stay away from mounting any sort of multipin audio connector directly to the truck. Even with something like a MASS connector with a military style cap, you're exposed to a whole host of nasty elements. A better solution would be to use an access door and mount the audio connectors on a panel or in a box just inside. I have my eyes on some cool metal ambulance style cable access doors, but in the meantime used a $30 8 x 8 plastic door that you can find at any good RV store. Also pictured above.