Broken wiring ties

[Virginia Deacon]

All of the street-side, plastic wiring ties have broken over the past season, potentially leaving the wiring hanging loose instead of being secured to the posts. One of the two-wire bundles has been cut, exposing the insulation.

I am disappointed that Trailmanor has made it my responsibility to route and secure these cables, every few years. The plastic/nylon fasteners that the ties pass through seem to be OK (but for how long/). Has anyone come up with a fix for this problem - one that won't require constant monitoring?

[mjlaupp]

Buy a pack of white nylon ties and replace them every two years or replace with black UV resistant ties.
Mike

[Wavery]

Originally Posted by Virginia Deacon

All of the street-side, plastic wiring ties have broken over the past season, potentially leaving the wiring hanging loose instead of being secured to the posts. One of the two-wire bundles has been cut, exposing the insulation.

I am disappointed that Trailmanor has made it my responsibility to route and secure these cables, every few years. The plastic/nylon fasteners that the ties pass through seem to be OK (but for how long/). Has anyone come up with a fix for this problem - one that won't require constant monitoring?

It might have something to do with freezing. I haven't had that issue with my 12-year-old TM.....

[ShrimpBurrito]

They do make stainless steel zip ties. That would certainly take care of the problem.

http://order.waytekwire.com/products.../Cable%20Ties/

Dave

[Virginia Deacon]

Thank you for your responses. I like the idea of stainless steel ties, but may use the UV-resistant ties until I find them.

I personally would not use metal ties to secure electrical wiring. In the event the wiring snagged on something and was cut by the tie, interesting things could happen, particularly if the wiring was 110v.

Plastic ties may be there because they are common and cheap, but there is a safety reason to use them as well. IMHO.

[mcgyver210]

You could possibly coat the stainless ties in a with either a rubber tool coating or you could also use heat shrink which would protect the wiring somewhat.

I actually may try this my self since the plastic ones on mine are also breaking.

[Virginia Deacon]

I'm going to try and include a picture. On the street side, the wiring harnesses rub on a VERY sharp bracket. I was surprised that the wires hadn't already been damaged or cut there.

I'm going to try to round the edge, using a metal file.

Instead of trying to round off the metal you can try two simple methods.
You can buy plastic that is split and used to cover spark plug wires that might rub in a car.
Alternatively a few inches of rubber fuel hose available at any car parts place can be split long wise and attached with tape or zip ties.

[Wavery]

Originally Posted by Virginia Deacon

I'm going to try and include a picture. On the street side, the wiring harnesses rub on a VERY sharp bracket. I was surprised that the wires hadn't already been damaged or cut there.

I'm going to try to round the edge, using a metal file.

That's exactly why they use that braided conduit. It's very chafe resistant. It would be a good idea to just take the "Sharp" edge off though.....