Water tight

[icic]

Having had a leaking tailgate I just wanted to gauge people experience in regards to Rogers solar panel fitting. I see the way to fit is to cut a slit in the gromit and feed the wire though. As anyone had any experience of this causing water ingression. Even during at speed etc I am reluctant to do this after the leaking tailgate (seperate issue and nothing to do with the solar panel), if everyone thinks it’s ok I will go for it, be grateful for any views

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Having had a leaking tailgate I just wanted to gauge people experience in regards to Rogers solar panel fitting. I see the way to fit is to cut a slit in the gromit and feed the wire though. As anyone had any experience of this causing water ingression. Even during at speed etc I am reluctant to do this after the leaking tailgate (seperate issue and nothing to do with the solar panel), if everyone thinks it’s ok I will go for it, be grateful for any views

Should be fine.

(You could just seal with some silicone for extra peace of mind.)

 

[Vagophile]

No problems with mine. I made sure to cut a small slit carefully in the location recommended.
As @Ch1pbutty says, it can easily be sealed.

 

[Cloudbreak]

Same here no longer that say 5mm-8mm with some silicon spray so it is a tight squeeze. (curly cable option) Had the same concern myself though so right to raise it. Might add some Black Witch or similar rubber adhesive.

 

[Mr T]

No problems here, fitted them myself, cut into the underside of the grommet as advised, (used a sharp scalpel) been on a year now. Outside in all weathers, no signs of water ingress.

 

[5i1ver8ack]

Same here. Fitted them myself in ealy 2019. No problems.

 

[tandem2]

I followed Roger's instructions with the small slit to insert the cable through the rubber and finished it off by wrapping the rubber with cable loom wrap.
Link below https://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/847/category/68
Used this to tidy cables in the install