Be Free Benson, that was one of the most instructional videos I have seen. My brother is a Master Electrician, but we live 100's of miles. He knows I more or less can-do electricity and when I ask for help, he always says you'll figure it out, lol. So, thanks for the instructional Video.
Great clip i appreciate it and the step by step not to many explain the wires. Im in the market to purchase a use same size and start traveling and staying in someone's backyard later what great about this its Stealth living or camping if you dont put windows everywhere so now the city code enforcement wont mess with you nor local pd if your visting and sleep into. Just love love this thanks
@befreebensondiy question: Where did you get the covers and wires for the trailer ? A trailer supplier or a boat supplier or just home depo? Are they special for 12 vot. Or just a reg wires for home
I loved this video! It was so informative. I do not like videos with long introductions and one in which the people in the video try to entertain the viewer. Thank you.
Great video! I have basically a box truck with a standard entry door that i use as a mobile work shop. I have 3 different energy sources to choose from. Shore power, generator or 12 volt power inverter. I wired my breaker box in a typical fashion, and put my power lead, a 30 amp dryer cord to connect to my chosen source. I have 3 separate cord matching 30 amp surface monitor outlets The shore power is connected to one outlet, one to an external power cord for the generator, and the my 12 volt power inverter. I didn't add too many outlets. I use 6' power bars, 2 just below work bench, 2 underneath my ceiling mounted 8" storage cabinets. Not real pretty but very practical for me. side, running them 2 per in series.
Sorry, we had it working great with all the links and pictures! Then Amazon changed the way they do the links and all of our links disappeared instantly😭. We are in the process of rebuilding all of the links and putting all of the links in the description! Thanks for sharing, and thanks so much for watching!!!
When I saw the thumbnail I was like ooook Kevin is doing electrical this should be a SHOCK! thank you for the disclaimer had me a little worried lol, great video you two are nailing it!
Our next project will be another 6x10 steel frame that I have been using as a tool trailer. I am hoping to start that in the next few months. Thanks so much for watching!!!
nice video we need more at the end you mentioned three of circuit four circuits rans inside the panel and what are they im wiring up my trailer i just wanyt to get it right can you break it down for me what is circuit 1....2...and 3
The circuits are separated by what they power. One circuit is half of the outlets, one is the other half of the outlets and the lights, and one is dedicated just for the mini-split a/c unit. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!!!
@@befreebensondiy thanks for the reply what does the switches run also is the mini split hard to install what line did you put that on was it the 20 amp also what size windows did you get and can you put up the link to the windows
I'm not going get into details here as I am not a licensed electrician. But... I see an important issue with neutral bonding at your load center. Virtually any shore power supply if NEC compliant will have been bonded already at the facility's service entrance. A genset or inverter can be a case by case basis.
I was wondering the same.... I'd think this would be considered a sub panel and as such the ground and neutrals should be on separate/unlinked buss bars
I can't remember exactly, but I do know that they were the bigger ones that don't have a restrictor in the throat of the holder. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!!!
the one breaker that you showed connecting was it a 15amp or 20amp, would it be any different if it was either? is it same process for multiple breakers?
Not really. Most of the time you are using a small generator to supply power... When this is the case you have to shut something off to turn something on. In theory the breaker will allow more current before tripping. The process is the same. I am not an electrician, so it is always good to talk with someone who is an expert. Thanks so much for watching!!!
It needs to be big enough to accommodate the number of circuits that you want without being to big. It is the same type that you would use in a house, but the connection for incoming power comes from a shore power connection/cable. Thanks so much for watching!!!
It is grounded through the ground wire in the shore power connection. You don’t ground to the trailer like you would for typical trailer lights when using a 12v trailer connector.
6:22 Technically "Double Square #2", but a #2 Square will work, more likely to strip or deform the head. A set of Double Square bits are less than $10.
Well done. Nice to see how things are advancing. Nice hack with the electrical box. Did you put it up high enough to account for the additional height of the mattress? "If I get lit up....Be Free!" Tap to chest 💪👍🤙 great outtakes at end.
We actually put it in an area that will be encompassed by a built in bench. The idea is that we will eventually add solar. This should provide a place to hide the inverter and the batteries. As always, thanks for watching and for your encouragement!
@@befreebensondiy you two are awesome. Thanks for sharing your journey. I just had a great meeting with our producer, so we'll be able to start sharing soon as well. 👍
The wall space is very limited... The power inlet and main breaker box eventually get hidden in a built in bench (just released that video not to long ago). The outlets actually fit flush, but the light switch boxes stick out approximately an 1/8 of an inch beyond the wall, so after installing the switch cover we caulked around the switch. This actually looks pretty good. I could not find a dual gang switch box skinny enough to fit flush. Thanks so much for watching!!!
We haven’t done it on this one yet. I am going to do a little more research before taking on this project. Thanks for watching. We will definitely share this project when we do it!
Hey guys, great vid! This is exactly what I was looking/hoping for! FYI ; the square headed screws are called Robertson (a Canadian invention). Are you guys planning on running a bead of silicone around the exterior receptacle, and the shore power inlet for added weather protection (just a thought)? Thanks again! Kev from Canada
Hey Kev from Canada! Thanks for watching! We will be putting a bead around the outlets, but the shore power connector pivots right at the top and makes it difficult to have a bead of caulk and still get it open. I installed the same connector on another trailer and it held watertight... Thanks for the reminder!!!
Nice video, it's very informative. How long did it take to mark the box locations on the wall/plywood, also how long did it take to wire in the outlets?
Thanks so much for watching! Quite frankly I don't remember exactly. It took us about 8 weekends to complete the whole build. You could definitely complete it in one weekend. The more outlets and wiring the longer it will take...
Did you seriously drill holes in the My box location the first one that you described putting on the wall? You had an open end that you could enter with the jig, drive straight down the line and never have to drill a hole. I commend you on keeping quiet as the My box jokes were being tossed around. There was one that was quietly that I’m sure brought a smile to many other faces not only mine. That stuff is right up there with the “ That’s what she said “ jokes and you know I prefer to hang around quality people like that. I’ll find out if you did a video but I definitely want to see the finished product and I do have one question. If you find out how much you need battery wise, and what size inverter to power the system that you have please share that information. Of course, you would have to have the space for the batteries and the adequate amount of roof space for the solar, which you may be just within the parameters. Unfortunately you have a lot of tree cover so unless that things parked in a field the solar charging is not an option at least out there in the sticks. You could always charge it on grid, and then if you were off grid later, moderate your usage and potentially get a full 3 to 6 days out of it. I’m also making this comment pretty early in the video so I might come across this later but if you were going to get a mini split and put it into your trailer I would highly suggest a really good insulation at least on the ceiling/roof, and maybe some sound deadening foam on the walls And definitely insulation in the floor. If you’re gonna put the effort and money into powering up an air-conditioning unit, you should consider insulation. If not potentially a swamp cooler and a couple of really high velocity, low-voltage fans would be a better option. A lot of times people think that they want to have an air conditioner when all they need is something to blow the air around and make them more comfortable. It seems like having an air conditioner in a trailer that is probably going to be opened way too frequently and not have that much air volume inside you lose the benefits of condenser, pulling moisture out of the air. I’m actually on here trying to wrap my head around how I’m going to wire up a system with exterior lights and interior lights while using the wire harness from my truck to operate parking lights and also I want to be able to have those lights and indicator flashing lights that are on from batteries that are inside the trailer so I might have to have a Three-way transfer between the truck power and the battery power and that will disconnect the grounding and the battery from the trailer to the truck which might be a switch on the exterior. I’ve just been trying to find videos about people wiring up batteries and how they ground them and how they hook up exterior lights like chicken lights or floodlight and if they just ground to the frame or if they’re running wiring the full length of the run unless I think you’re a 24 V and up system the cost of conduit and wiring can get pretty expensive expensive. Just wanted to share if you know of any videos further about wiring, please let me know Thanks for the video and I’m looking forward to seeing the final result.
We did insulate the walls and the floor. We have not done solar yet in this one, but if you look on the channel I did do 2 solar panels on the other trailer I call the Rescue Wagon. That solar system is a very simple system that Charges a Gecell T-500 portable power station. I use it to run my fridge and charge phone etc. The cool thing is you can use it while the solar panels are charging it. I used it on a 21 day road trip to Colorado and it powered my fridge non-stop. Thanks so much for watching and taking time to comment!!!
Useful video except for one thing....your wire should have been stranded not solid core. The solid core will not withstand the flexing of the trailer and could possibly short out over time. I'm building a CTC also and I've watched hundreds of video's on the wiring and every builder I've seen will tell you to use stranded not solid core wire. I actually watched one builder go back and remove all the solid core and exchange for stranded. I hope it's not to late,good luck!
Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately, we have completed the entire build although all the videos have not been released yet. I will definitely keep and eye on things much more closely now. I really appreciate you watching and letting me know!!!
It's purely theoretical. People grab on to the idea and it spreads on social media while having no basis in reality. 12/2 and 14/2 solid Romex will not fail if you install it properly.
@@carlyellison8498 I disagree on the basis I watched several YT video's of CTC owners going back and rewiring their rigs. They started having issues with the Romex connection breaking off and that's just one problem. I have also read numerous comments by licensed electricians stating the Romex is not a good candidate for use in a CTC. But HEY @carlyellison8498 you do you and I'll do me! 😉😉
@@alanosborne1947 - ironic but unsurprising that you go around giving unsolicited misinformation to others and then say, "you do you" when called on it. When properly deployed, Romex has been proven to be a safe and appropriate choice in RVs for decades and for billions of miles. Don't use it for an outlet on a trailer ramp door (of course), don't knick it when removing the insulation, and do secure it along its run and it will serve you well. Happy wiring.
@@alanosborne1947 If they aren't using romex, what are they using? I'm a licensed electrician and I've never seen a stranded nonmetallic sheathed cable that would fit this application (14/2 w/g).
Thanks so much for watching!!! We used a 1 inch foam board to insulate. Their is a video on the installation. It has worked very well so far and is not difficult to work with...
Good evening, i love this video. I am in the process of converting a cargo trailer into a hunting camper. I went to your website and it would not pull up any of the products that you used. Could you let me know where to find them. Thank you
Thank-you for letting us know the links were not working! We have updated the product links on the video description and the website. Please let us know if you need anything else. Glad the video was helpful, and good luck with the camper!
Thanks so much for watching. Jeeps are very weak at pulling. If you go to big or too heavy you run into problems. It's also very hard to find small trailers that are tall enough. They work pretty well, but you have to be good with tight spaces... LOL
Looks like a few people commented on what not to do, solid core being one of them. One guy mentioned cubic inch insides for heat dissipation, ok. Pro Tips from self proclaimed "non-pros"? Wires on the wall is a problem. They need to cool. Hot sun will keep them hot and likely to overheat. Too many chefs spoil the soup but the whole family is doing the wiring to some extent. One other thing is that not only is some of this a fire hazard but the trailer is aluminum and creates an electrocution hazard. Did I hear correctly that this is being built for somebody else? If so, you can be sued and liable for damages or death. Check Nate at Explorist Life or something like that, also check Dave at Dare's Drives for his take on wiring. These guys got it down good.
It's a super tiny box. It was all we could find at the time. I had to watch other videos to see how it was done on this box. We use a generator 95% of the time, which only allows you to run the A/C and fridge with some LED lights. Anything more than that and you have to shut off the A/C so we don't overdo it with this tiny box. We also do this when hooked to shore power. I will definitely do some more research and watch the folks you have suggested. Thanks for your comments!!!
This video is a fire hazard waiting to happen, the boxes you are using ARE NOT legal for multiple romex. Please take this video down until you know what you are doing. All boxes have a cubic inch rating stamped in them so an electrician will know how many conductors can safely be in the box, this is for heat dissipation, in other words, Fire Safety. NEC 314.16
I am certainly not an electrician... So I appreciate your comments. We basically did the wiring in this based on the wiring in our other Cargo trailer that was from the factory. It's a super tiny box. It was all we could find at the time. We use a generator 95% of the time, which only allows you to run the A/C and fridge with some LED lights. Anything more than that and you have to shut off the A/C so we don't overdo it with this tiny box. We also do this when hooked to shore power. I will certainly do some more research, and I am definitely appreciative of your concern for safety! Thanks!!!
Fun fact: the National Electrical Code applies to recreational vehicles. So many violations. Please hire an electrician, these DIYers have just enough knowledge to get people hurt.
@@herbbates4713 let's see, off the top of my head. Box fill. NM cable supporting and securing. Free conductor length. That load center? All I can say is WTF. If you really were an electrician for 40 years, you must not have been licensed.
I did commercial work, I was not a Romex nailer, there they just kept adding extensions till they had the right size, in a cargo trailer you don't have that many places or room to run wire, now the one I'm doing using shallow boxes, you don't have room to overload it, I'm using 600 volt cable for the extra insulation on the jacket and the wire to help stop wear, then again the trailer will only be used a few times during the year, won't be running the road around the clock but I still don't want failures as He is a friend and I go camping with him and many other friends two times a year but even if he wasn't I still don't want any failures
Be Free Benson, that was one of the most instructional videos I have seen. My brother is a Master Electrician, but we live 100's of miles. He knows I more or less can-do electricity and when I ask for help, he always says you'll figure it out, lol. So, thanks for the instructional Video.
Thank you for your kind words! So glad we could help! Thanks so much for watching!!!
I love the garbage can tabletop. Good video.
Thanks! Yep…always making use of what we have- even the garbage can! 😂
Great video! I just did the same wiring on my cargo trailer. We needed plugs just to run our sound system at outside events.
Nice!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Great video
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!!!
Very detailed & informative.
Thank you for your kind words!!!
Awesome job
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching!!!
Great clip i appreciate it and the step by step not to many explain the wires. Im in the market to purchase a use same size and start traveling and staying in someone's backyard later what great about this its Stealth living or camping if you dont put windows everywhere so now the city code enforcement wont mess with you nor local pd if your visting and sleep into. Just love love this thanks
Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for watching!!!
@befreebensondiy question: Where did you get the covers and wires for the trailer ? A trailer supplier or a boat supplier or just home depo? Are they special for 12 vot. Or just a reg wires for home
I loved this video! It was so informative. I do not like videos with long introductions and one in which the people in the video try to entertain the viewer. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for watching!!!
War Eagle !
Great video!
I have basically a box truck with a standard entry door that i use as a mobile work shop.
I have 3 different energy sources to choose from.
Shore power, generator or 12 volt power inverter.
I wired my breaker box in a typical fashion, and put my power lead, a 30 amp dryer cord to connect to my chosen source.
I have 3 separate cord matching 30 amp surface monitor outlets
The shore power is connected to one outlet, one to an external power cord for the generator, and the
my 12 volt power inverter.
I didn't add too many outlets.
I use 6' power bars, 2 just below work bench, 2 underneath my ceiling mounted 8" storage cabinets.
Not real pretty but very practical for me.
side, running them 2 per in series.
Nice! Sounds like you are set up! Thanks so much for watching!!!
Cool, great ideas for my eventual build.. You guys are funny too.. ;)
Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for watching!!!
When I check your website, the amazon list does not exist, can you update or post your shopping list? Thank you! Love your videos, so helpful!
Sorry, we had it working great with all the links and pictures! Then Amazon changed the way they do the links and all of our links disappeared instantly😭. We are in the process of rebuilding all of the links and putting all of the links in the description! Thanks for sharing, and thanks so much for watching!!!
I am not a fan of adventures much less the outdoors. That being said I looove loooove loooove this channel
Thank you for your kind words , and thanks for watching!!!
When I saw the thumbnail I was like ooook Kevin is doing electrical this should be a SHOCK! thank you for the disclaimer had me a little worried lol, great video you two are nailing it!
I didn't even get lit up! Just a sore back. lol
how about doing one for a 4x6 trailer would love it folk's thanks love your videos
Our next project will be another 6x10 steel frame that I have been using as a tool trailer. I am hoping to start that in the next few months. Thanks so much for watching!!!
Very good explained video
Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for watching!!!
I maybe late to the party but Habor Freight has a 100 watt solar system that works great.
Yes they do! I love Harbor Freight! Thanks so much for watching!!!
I would have saved a good 15 minutes of my life if I would have watched this video before realizing I needed a square bit. Enjoyed the video!
LOL! Thanks for watching!!!
Same!!!
Great job guys - looking good - can't wait to see the final outcome
This is definitely a fun build. Thank you for watching!
Is the website no longer available?
Can’t seem to find it - great video! I’m looking for your parts list and steps.
Thanks so much! Yes here is the link-
www.befreebenson.com
For some reason it makes you type the entire address- we are working on getting that fixed!
You do not bond the ground and neutral together in a subpanel, also a code violation.
Thanks for your comments!!!
nice video we need more at the end you mentioned three of circuit four circuits rans inside the panel and what are they im wiring up my trailer i just wanyt to get it right can you break it down for me what is circuit 1....2...and 3
The circuits are separated by what they power. One circuit is half of the outlets, one is the other half of the outlets and the lights, and one is dedicated just for the mini-split a/c unit. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!!!
@@befreebensondiy thanks for the reply what does the switches run also is the mini split hard to install what line did you put that on was it the 20 amp
also what size windows did you get and can you put up the link to the windows
@@befreebensondiy also how may outlets per line i have a 8.5x16 trailer slight vnose
I'm not going get into details here as I am not a licensed electrician. But... I see an important issue with neutral bonding at your load center. Virtually any shore power supply if NEC compliant will have been bonded already at the facility's service entrance.
A genset or inverter can be a case by case basis.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!!!
I was wondering the same.... I'd think this would be considered a sub panel and as such the ground and neutrals should be on separate/unlinked buss bars
What size wire holders did you use for the breaker box? Wondering which ones to get.
I can't remember exactly, but I do know that they were the bigger ones that don't have a restrictor in the throat of the holder. I hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching!!!
It's called a generator It's been out for a long time. It runs day or night consider Cummings Owen generator use IN. most rv's.
Don't leave home without one!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Would you need a breaker box if you are only trying to wire 3 outlets only?
the one breaker that you showed connecting was it a 15amp or 20amp, would it be any different if it was either? is it same process for multiple breakers?
Not really. Most of the time you are using a small generator to supply power... When this is the case you have to shut something off to turn something on. In theory the breaker will allow more current before tripping. The process is the same. I am not an electrician, so it is always good to talk with someone who is an expert. Thanks so much for watching!!!
Do I need a special breaker box for this
It needs to be big enough to accommodate the number of circuits that you want without being to big. It is the same type that you would use in a house, but the connection for incoming power comes from a shore power connection/cable. Thanks so much for watching!!!
War Eagle Man
War Eagle!!! Thanks for watching!!!
How did you ground the actual trailer to the electrical system??
It is grounded through the ground wire in the shore power connection. You don’t ground to the trailer like you would for typical trailer lights when using a 12v trailer connector.
Thanks so much for watching!!!
6:22 Technically "Double Square #2", but a #2 Square will work, more likely to strip or deform the head. A set of Double Square bits are less than $10.
Thanks for watching and commenting!!!
WDE!
War Eagle!!!
Well done. Nice to see how things are advancing. Nice hack with the electrical box.
Did you put it up high enough to account for the additional height of the mattress?
"If I get lit up....Be Free!" Tap to chest 💪👍🤙 great outtakes at end.
We actually put it in an area that will be encompassed by a built in bench. The idea is that we will eventually add solar. This should provide a place to hide the inverter and the batteries. As always, thanks for watching and for your encouragement!
@@befreebensondiy you two are awesome. Thanks for sharing your journey. I just had a great meeting with our producer, so we'll be able to start sharing soon as well. 👍
Your power inlet appears to stick out further than the wall. How did you cover that??
The wall space is very limited... The power inlet and main breaker box eventually get hidden in a built in bench (just released that video not to long ago). The outlets actually fit flush, but the light switch boxes stick out approximately an 1/8 of an inch beyond the wall, so after installing the switch cover we caulked around the switch. This actually looks pretty good. I could not find a dual gang switch box skinny enough to fit flush. Thanks so much for watching!!!
Probably a stupid question if you are paring this with solar how does the circuit switch or feed between each system?
We haven’t done it on this one yet. I am going to do a little more research before taking on this project. Thanks for watching. We will definitely share this project when we do it!
@@befreebensondiy I just found it and answered some questions
Well done. Are you putting in a happi jac or Murphy bed design
Thanks for watching!!! We are doing a slat be design using e-trac.
Hey guys, great vid! This is exactly what I was looking/hoping for! FYI ; the square headed screws are called Robertson (a Canadian invention). Are you guys planning on running a bead of silicone around the exterior receptacle, and the shore power inlet for added weather protection (just a thought)? Thanks again! Kev from Canada
Hey Kev from Canada! Thanks for watching! We will be putting a bead around the outlets, but the shore power connector pivots right at the top and makes it difficult to have a bead of caulk and still get it open. I installed the same connector on another trailer and it held watertight... Thanks for the reminder!!!
Nice video, it's very informative. How long did it take to mark the box locations on the wall/plywood, also how long did it take to wire in the outlets?
Thanks so much for watching! Quite frankly I don't remember exactly. It took us about 8 weekends to complete the whole build. You could definitely complete it in one weekend. The more outlets and wiring the longer it will take...
Did you seriously drill holes in the My box location the first one that you described putting on the wall?
You had an open end that you could enter with the jig, drive straight down the line and never have to drill a hole.
I commend you on keeping quiet as the My box jokes were being tossed around. There was one that was quietly that I’m sure brought a smile to many other faces not only mine.
That stuff is right up there with the “ That’s what she said “ jokes and you know I prefer to hang around quality people like that.
I’ll find out if you did a video but I definitely want to see the finished product and I do have one question.
If you find out how much you need battery wise, and what size inverter to power the system that you have please share that information.
Of course, you would have to have the space for the batteries and the adequate amount of roof space for the solar, which you may be just within the parameters. Unfortunately you have a lot of tree cover so unless that things parked in a field the solar charging is not an option at least out there in the sticks.
You could always charge it on grid, and then if you were off grid later, moderate your usage and potentially get a full 3 to 6 days out of it.
I’m also making this comment pretty early in the video so I might come across this later but if you were going to get a mini split and put it into your trailer I would highly suggest a really good insulation at least on the ceiling/roof, and maybe some sound deadening foam on the walls And definitely insulation in the floor.
If you’re gonna put the effort and money into powering up an air-conditioning unit, you should consider insulation.
If not potentially a swamp cooler and a couple of really high velocity, low-voltage fans would be a better option.
A lot of times people think that they want to have an air conditioner when all they need is something to blow the air around and make them more comfortable.
It seems like having an air conditioner in a trailer that is probably going to be opened way too frequently and not have that much air volume inside you lose the benefits of condenser, pulling moisture out of the air.
I’m actually on here trying to wrap my head around how I’m going to wire up a system with exterior lights and interior lights while using the wire harness from my truck to operate parking lights and also I want to be able to have those lights and indicator flashing lights that are on from batteries that are inside the trailer so I might have to have a Three-way transfer between the truck power and the battery power and that will disconnect the grounding and the battery from the trailer to the truck which might be a switch on the exterior.
I’ve just been trying to find videos about people wiring up batteries and how they ground them and how they hook up exterior lights like chicken lights or floodlight and if they just ground to the frame or if they’re running wiring the full length of the run unless I think you’re a 24 V and up system the cost of conduit and wiring can get pretty expensive expensive.
Just wanted to share if you know of any videos further about wiring, please let me know
Thanks for the video and I’m looking forward to seeing the final result.
We did insulate the walls and the floor. We have not done solar yet in this one, but if you look on the channel I did do 2 solar panels on the other trailer I call the Rescue Wagon. That solar system is a very simple system that Charges a Gecell T-500 portable power station. I use it to run my fridge and charge phone etc. The cool thing is you can use it while the solar panels are charging it. I used it on a 21 day road trip to Colorado and it powered my fridge non-stop. Thanks so much for watching and taking time to comment!!!
What’s your shore power voltage 220vac or 110vac single phase ?
110... Thanks for watching!!!
@@befreebensondiy Super 110 is what they call it and why he had to jump the 220 box to make it a 110
Shouldn't you be using stranded wire for inside the trailer? Solid copper is more prone to cracking from vibrations.
We modeled this one after the one that we ordered from the factory. I will definitely look into that for the next one. Thanks for the feedback!
Useful video except for one thing....your wire should have been stranded not solid core. The solid core will not withstand the flexing of the trailer and could possibly short out over time. I'm building a CTC also and I've watched hundreds of video's on the wiring and every builder I've seen will tell you to use stranded not solid core wire. I actually watched one builder go back and remove all the solid core and exchange for stranded. I hope it's not to late,good luck!
Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately, we have completed the entire build although all the videos have not been released yet. I will definitely keep and eye on things much more closely now. I really appreciate you watching and letting me know!!!
It's purely theoretical. People grab on to the idea and it spreads on social media while having no basis in reality. 12/2 and 14/2 solid Romex will not fail if you install it properly.
@@carlyellison8498 I disagree on the basis I watched several YT video's of CTC owners going back and rewiring their rigs. They started having issues with the Romex connection breaking off and that's just one problem. I have also read numerous comments by licensed electricians stating the Romex is not a good candidate for use in a CTC. But HEY @carlyellison8498 you do you and I'll do me! 😉😉
@@alanosborne1947 - ironic but unsurprising that you go around giving unsolicited misinformation to others and then say, "you do you" when called on it. When properly deployed, Romex has been proven to be a safe and appropriate choice in RVs for decades and for billions of miles. Don't use it for an outlet on a trailer ramp door (of course), don't knick it when removing the insulation, and do secure it along its run and it will serve you well. Happy wiring.
@@alanosborne1947 If they aren't using romex, what are they using? I'm a licensed electrician and I've never seen a stranded nonmetallic sheathed cable that would fit this application (14/2 w/g).
No insulation??
Thanks so much for watching!!! We used a 1 inch foam board to insulate. Their is a video on the installation. It has worked very well so far and is not difficult to work with...
why did u take the plywood off,? you could of just traced the box and used multi tool
Good point! Thanks so much for watching!!!
what about insulation?
We insulated as well. Here is the link for the video- th-cam.com/video/L_HaIPdsEDA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=19wFX7OVkt-rVYS0. Thanks for watching!
Really wanted to finish the diy but with the amount of ads I felt like I was being constantly spammed
I understand. TH-cam either gets it through the ads or the premier subscription LOL...
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Good evening, i love this video. I am in the process of converting a cargo trailer into a hunting camper. I went to your website and it would not pull up any of the products that you used. Could you let me know where to find them. Thank you
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One thing I notice you didn't buy a trailer that she can stand. Why would you buy a trailer that she can't stand up in.
Thanks so much for watching. Jeeps are very weak at pulling. If you go to big or too heavy you run into problems. It's also very hard to find small trailers that are tall enough. They work pretty well, but you have to be good with tight spaces... LOL
I was thinking the same thing
Consult with Redarc
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I don't believe you can get one to run the mini split pulls to much power acs always need shore in my knowledge from etrailer
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Looks like a few people commented on what not to do, solid core being one of them. One guy mentioned cubic inch insides for heat dissipation, ok. Pro Tips from self proclaimed "non-pros"? Wires on the wall is a problem. They need to cool. Hot sun will keep them hot and likely to overheat. Too many chefs spoil the soup but the whole family is doing the wiring to some extent. One other thing is that not only is some of this a fire hazard but the trailer is aluminum and creates an electrocution hazard. Did I hear correctly that this is being built for somebody else? If so, you can be sued and liable for damages or death. Check Nate at Explorist Life or something like that, also check Dave at Dare's Drives for his take on wiring. These guys got it down good.
It's a super tiny box. It was all we could find at the time. I had to watch other videos to see how it was done on this box. We use a generator 95% of the time, which only allows you to run the A/C and fridge with some LED lights. Anything more than that and you have to shut off the A/C so we don't overdo it with this tiny box. We also do this when hooked to shore power. I will definitely do some more research and watch the folks you have suggested. Thanks for your comments!!!
This video is a fire hazard waiting to happen, the boxes you are using ARE NOT legal for multiple romex. Please take this video down until you know what you are doing. All boxes have a cubic inch rating stamped in them so an electrician will know how many conductors can safely be in the box, this is for heat dissipation, in other words, Fire Safety. NEC 314.16
I am certainly not an electrician... So I appreciate your comments. We basically did the wiring in this based on the wiring in our other Cargo trailer that was from the factory. It's a super tiny box. It was all we could find at the time. We use a generator 95% of the time, which only allows you to run the A/C and fridge with some LED lights. Anything more than that and you have to shut off the A/C so we don't overdo it with this tiny box. We also do this when hooked to shore power. I will certainly do some more research, and I am definitely appreciative of your concern for safety! Thanks!!!
Fun fact: the National Electrical Code applies to recreational vehicles. So many violations. Please hire an electrician, these DIYers have just enough knowledge to get people hurt.
Please explain all the faults you see, I have been wiring for 40 years and saw nothing that would be unsafe
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@@herbbates4713 let's see, off the top of my head. Box fill. NM cable supporting and securing. Free conductor length. That load center? All I can say is WTF. If you really were an electrician for 40 years, you must not have been licensed.
I did commercial work, I was not a Romex nailer, there they just kept adding extensions till they had the right size, in a cargo trailer you don't have that many places or room to run wire, now the one I'm doing using shallow boxes, you don't have room to overload it, I'm using 600 volt cable for the extra insulation on the jacket and the wire to help stop wear, then again the trailer will only be used a few times during the year, won't be running the road around the clock but I still don't want failures as He is a friend and I go camping with him and many other friends two times a year but even if he wasn't I still don't want any failures