How are GOOD trailers wired?

[schmism]

I think plastic wire loom is a great choice. flexible and easy to run unlike rigid conduit, small size which is all thats needed due to small wires.

in addition to the soldered joints, dedicated wire grounds, led lights etc

 

[Egon]

One thing to note about LED lights is that snow/slush will cover them up and not melt off.

 

[tommu56]

I agree with the pipe to run the wires in.
Solder doesn稚 flex as well as the wire and you need the good heat shrink with the glue in side it to work.. eventually it will brake with the vibrations right next to the solder joint.

I switched over to these 314 scotch locks that are jelly filled

data sheet
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I had to order them from mouser electronics but they have been working great.

I looked at all the phone line connections outside in the weather IDC type and filled with jelly and if ma bell has been using them for 20 years they would survive on my trailers



tom

 

[Soundguy]

strain relief the solder joints and you should be fine. sealant inside the connector is advised too.just get correct material.. not plain old rtv.. etc..

soundguy

 

[FlaDon]

I think plastic wire loom is a great choice. flexible and easy to run unlike rigid conduit, small size which is all thats needed due to small wires.

in addition to the soldered joints, dedicated wire grounds, led lights etc

The plastic loom works fine if it is anchored often enough. After 30K of towing our D2E trailer, the trailer wiring has never been a problem with it.

 

[Redneck in training]

All good advise. Especially the caging of the lights since he is going to be using it in the woods.

Chris

I would add there is no such thing as overkill caging for lights.

 

[FlaDon]

I would add there is no such thing as overkill caging for lights.

Sure there is. When you can't see them.

 

[LakeRat1]

Use a Good Grade of wire, NAPA use to sell a wire just for Trailers, it was Extra Heavy Duty,

 

[silvertramp]

I mounted an outdoor electrical box with a spring loaded door on the tongue. I ran the connecter out thru the box. I stuff everything inside when not in use. I use a plug in pigtail to jump from the trailer to the tow vehicle. Pigtail lives in the glovebox. I've had NO corroded connections there since.

 

[Soundguy]

there is double insulated wire for trailers and other 'exposed' wireing.

has a clear pvc sheath over the colored insulation. a lil mor epita to strip.. but worth it..

soundguy