How to Build a Travel Trailer - Wiring Lights for Towing a DIY Camper / RV / Caravan

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In this video I will show you how I ran the wiring for the brake lights, running lights, electric brakes, and the 7 pin connector. As always I try to include some useful tricks that you can use for your build. You can click on the product links below to see what I used.
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@petewoodhead52 9 ай бұрын

This is only the first video I've watched on your build so a few of my comments might be premature. First, thank you for viewing this process. I've made a few videos saved frankly sure because of the difficulty I encountered with editing, etc. So kudos for this! Second, i wish that you had gone into more detail about your wiring process, re, crimping, serial connections, final connections, etc. Some of us watch this to pick up pointers. Like the electric brakes wiring details and such. But, I don't mean to overly criticize, just saying it would have been useful information.

@maku8313 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting video! Greetings from Finland and Merry Christmas!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You too 👍

@kennethperian4370 2 жыл бұрын

Good job showing telling, keep on building see ya next time see ya bye.

@thizizliz 2 жыл бұрын

Woot! Eddie is beginning to look like a tiny house. It is obvious that you are researching each system to make certain he will be safe, street legal as well as warm, comfortable and long lived - and handsome of course.

@Dixler683 2 жыл бұрын

You have pretty good craftsman skills. You are very methodical and meticulous. You created something you like and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself. I am old school like you. It is nice and I should like it because I was really watching myself. Thing is I do not like it, seems heavy, will not hold up and is inferior to a commercial trailer. You could have purchased an Air-stream Bambi for the amount you spent on time/materials.

@brookestephen 10 ай бұрын

you should use grommets for those electrical wiring holes, otherwise you risk electrifying all Eddy's metal

@douglasscott5003 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great job. A clean work place is a safe workplace. I would recommend using polytuff or ENT to sleave over the exterior wires running along the frame for some added protection. keep on keeping on.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@charlevoix418 2 жыл бұрын

If I may: those junction boxes are not weatherproof at all and water will eventually infiltrate inside and inevitably cause electrical problems. In my project, I ran the 7 pin cable right inside the trailer through a watertight cable gland then I installed the junction box also inside where it will be fully protected from elements. I ran two wires from the junction box and pass them through the floor using again cable glands to connect the trailer brakes. Great video, looking forward watching the rest of the build project!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Now you tell me? 😉 That’s actually a great idea. I would have considered that.

@Maskawanian Жыл бұрын

@@DrenalinAdventures When working as an electrician, I found it is usually more important that water can make it's way out then sealing perfectly. Often times I would drill an escape hole on the bottom to ensure the water had a way to leave.

@Alllivesmatter24 2 жыл бұрын

What I have learned building trailers is to put the junction box on the inside of the tongue rail so that rocks from the tires wouldn't hit it. Good build, I want to build a 5th wheel some day.

@georgewacaser4559 2 жыл бұрын

Trailer is looking great ! Just a comment about wiring: I don't know about Canada, but in USA, when you have electric brakes, the trailer must have a "breakaway switch and a trailer mounted battery" to activate the brakes should the trailer become disconnected from the tow vehicle while in motion. That is one of the 7 pins on the connector, it provides power to the battery to maintain it's charge. The seventh pin is for backup lights, if fitted.

@CraigSmith568 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. This is way better than anything you could buy already built. I like that you give your thoughts on why you choose to do things the way you do.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@063317Art 2 жыл бұрын

I would run a ground wire(white) to all of the lights and to the terminal block. Les chance of dissimilar metal corrosion and loosing a ground, also use dielectric grease at all electrical connections

@saikman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome project to watch/follow. Everything looks so well done. Thanks for documenting.

@ecttreker9816 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done.

@vinceimp9581 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, it looks awesome!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@wilassguess 2 жыл бұрын

really awesome.

@t-6273 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the camper! looks great.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@spudzmacco 2 жыл бұрын

Wire Loom to cover outside wiring; even inside makes it cleaner and better protected.

@budtate401 2 жыл бұрын

Great job to date!

@americanaxetoolco2076 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video Scott! Well done

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GeoffCK 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive. It looks like a fun project. Keep up the good work.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@harveytegeler6329 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@GregRocheleau 2 жыл бұрын

Great progress.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@vaporcitizen3276 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man. i really like the videos ..

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@stephenbouchard8075 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks scott

@bradbandemer5845 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you are proud of this design n build Scott!! We are impressed n looking forward to its maiden voyage.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You and me both!

@BraxxJuventa 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott! 👍😁

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@patbeaudoin4237 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Scott.🙂🇨🇦👍👍👍🎅

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@Subgunman Жыл бұрын

I have used split loom tubing to further protect wires under the trailer. A wrap or electrical tape every 40cm is good enough to secure the wires inside. You can always cut the tape and insert more wires or remove wires in the future. The split loom is held in place by the wire clamps you have already used.

@wattienewton5447 2 жыл бұрын

How're you doing mate just popped in too say congratulations on the flash lights marker lights too I liked the way your tail and number plate lights were well sealed good idea the rubber sealing set nut's ,you're insulation look's real good the 50ml 2" will be real cosy in the winter.See you next Pop in mate. Cheers from down under NZ

@scottanderson2980 2 жыл бұрын

fellow Canadian vloger

@kekoamaunakea4473 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Scott!!! Have a very merry Christmas!!!! ML&Aloha Your Boy Kekoa&Ohana.🤙🏾🤎💪🏾🤟🏽🎅🏽🎄

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@andersgarme435 2 жыл бұрын

Great work =)

@bevyofbabes 2 жыл бұрын

I understand the aesthetics when it comes to your marker lights but should any of them crack or need replacing it could be quite a job if the walls are finished unless you are goig to leave access for them. Maybe consider buying a few extra now just in case they can't be found in the future. Don't be fooled by LED claims either, they constantly fail as well. Also when it comes to wiring I suggest you should try to avoid crimped connections as they usually fail from vibrations on vehicles, far better to solder and use heat shrink tubing(dielectric grease keeps out corrosion but heat shrink tubing is better) especially when on the outside of a vehicle.

@bodie395 2 жыл бұрын

I'd have put a little DiElectric grease on wires as would help with any water intrusion into these connectors and eliminate any possible corrosion of the terminals.

@Australia-qn3dd 2 жыл бұрын

You must be very patient..i would not be able to build that. Nice job.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ronaldmarshall917 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro awesome videos. Can you tell me where you got the LED lights mounted on the trailer passenger side?

@bushcraftagustinmontoya6324 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to the whole Family!!🎅 A Greeting.

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Happy holidays!

@user-lr3fp2xu7j 2 жыл бұрын

Вот свобода выбора человека! Захотел построил и зарегистрировал! Уверен без проблем!

@terrywaiming5309 Жыл бұрын

It is awesome, could you make a video to show us how to comply the trailers license requirements. Any criteria for internal and external materials. Are all those materials should meet both CSA and UL standard? Thanks

@terrywaiming5309 Жыл бұрын

I want to start the same project in BC, Canada soon. Any criteria for trailers license application while preparing home made trailers. Thanks

@elainesterling9983 2 жыл бұрын

Making good progress,certainly have lost patience, and surely lost pleasure in future, awesome retirement ahead!

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Hope so!

@DanielLopez-mc2gg 2 жыл бұрын

What going with the inside, we want to see when is finish

@criscox1314 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos fun to watch the build. I just want to know how many swear words were said in the 10 videos. Cant wait to see the final build

@AceEight Жыл бұрын

Your door is a little out of line they’re at the bottom but want to put a few shims in there fix things

@rogergregory5981 2 жыл бұрын

I'll just mention again Styrofoam /polystyrene will over time break down pvc cable insulation it's a chemical reaction that makes pvc brittle

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I have some corrugated wire protector that I may use.

@scottanderson2980 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please give a shout out to My Wondering Voyage please

@travisdamron3965 2 жыл бұрын

You went to all that fine detail work and you used wire nuts? Man soldier and heat shrink them wires!

@chrisk3488 2 жыл бұрын

All that detail and we don't get to see the switch on?

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Good point. I can't believe I didn't put that in.

@williamfoster7920 2 жыл бұрын

So... What does your trailer weigh?

@DrenalinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Future video

@williamfoster7920 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrenalinAdventures .... Looking forward to that.... Very nice build. Your giving me ideas.

@PhuckenTacoz Жыл бұрын

I'm not excited that the floor is only glued down

@EddiTaru Жыл бұрын

Great video, way too much work, but this trailer won't last :(

@bucktheplumber4636 Жыл бұрын

I'm curious about your statement... why do you think it won't last? My dad built one similar to this one in 1979/80 and my brother continues to use it today... it has been maintained but no major repairs but updated a couple of things... so I'm just wondering why you think this?