Slider Electrical Cables - Event Date: 28 Jun 2015

Ronahue,  We had the same problem with our 179.  I tried zip ties in a lot of different ways and finally found a combination that looked OK.  What bothered me more was the possibility that something would fall behind that area while on the road and we would not notice.  That could put that panel in a bind when we opened the slide.  We're pretty careful when we pack up, but there are a LOT of bumps in this world....

I finally got some small hinges, and now, if there is anything in the way, the panel will just swing out as needed.  I'm not keen on all that exposed wiring, but it looks like there is little risk - just ugliness.

That panel looks like melamine-covered particle board and what it attaches to is fairly stout aluminum stock.  No problems so far.