Trailer re-wire

+1 for the redundant ground. Truth be told the redundant ground will probably fail same time as the bolted trailer ground but it makes trouble shooting 10x easier to have a reference point.

Another alternative to the pvc pipe is to use the smallest CPVC line (guessing 5/8 OD vs 7/8). That much smaller in this case will be more aesthetically pleasing.

Jarret,
I'd like to add that the conduit I use is the gray PVC belled end electrical

oldlegbone wrote: How did you attach the conduit to the trailer? Screw into the inside of the channel and a clamp?

Jarret,
I used routing clamps:



I found aluminum versions of the one hole at my local electric supply.

Jason,
I've done several trailers but never used the wiring kits. The kits aren't bad but wiring has always been problematic on trailers so I "upgraded". If you do get a kit, never use the "scotch lock" insulation displacing connections that typically come with them. They actually cut the insulation allowing moisture to enter the wire and corrode. The trailers I did were not box framed so I ran conduit to hold and protect the wiring leaving minimal wire exposure at connections. I upgraded to marine grade wire for the added corrosion protection. I also suggest using adhesive lined heat shrink crimp connectors or soldering and adhesive lined heat shrink tubing at connections. Then to eliminate grounding problems with using the trailer frame, I ran ground wires to all lights.

Howdy All,

Has anyone re-wired their trailer recently? If so, which supplier did you use? I assume there is a internet store out there.

Thanks