CARGO TRAILER ELECTRICAL INSTALL

Get Wired!!!

Are you wired??? We are turning a plain 6x10 cargo trailer into a cozy camper with all the electrical fixings. From 30 AMP shore power to GFCI outlets and even a dedicated 20 Amp circuit for a mini-split air conditioner, we're leaving no stone unturned. So buckle up and get ready for some electrifying action as we transform this humble trailer into a fully functioning home away from home.

ITEMS USED

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PRO TIPS & TRICKS

Torx head screws in cargo trailers take a square head bit, not a torx bit.
Mark your plywood as your taking it out so you can easily put it back in the right place (this can cause you hours and hours of headache if you don't do this!).

TOOLS NEEDED

Drill/Driver
Screwdriver
Jigsaw
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Wire Stripper
Measuring Tape
Drill Bits
Sharpie
Tape
Multi-snips
Shop Light

STEP-BY-STEP

Step 1: Plan where you want the outlets, lights, main box, and shore power.

Step 2: Remove the plywood, attach your outlet boxes to the studs and cut the plywood to fit.

Step 3: Run the electrical wire.

Step 4: Wire the outlets as you run the electrical wire.

Step 5: Cut the electrical box holes in the trailer for the outside electrical outlets.

Step 6: Install and wire the outside electrical outlets using the same method as for the indoor outlets.

Step 7: Install the covers on the outside electrical outlets.

Step 8: Install and wire the light switches.

Step 9: Install and wire in the shore power.

Step 10: Test the electrical system.

For more videos and playlists visit our YouTube channel- Be Free Benson DIY.

Disclaimer: Our videos are for entertainment purposes only. We are not “Do It Yourself” or travel experts. Please be sure to do your own research to determine what is right for you.

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