As a retired automotive electrical specialist I just love seeing an electrical system that is properly done and done cleanly. You did a wonderful job...
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Bob Amos thank you Bob!
@WhiteFox0115 жыл бұрын
I like your grounding system overall, but it can be improved by making 2 changes. After you clear the paint to establish the ground, use a star washer between the ground wire and the ground, and then tighten the screw. After your ground is established, repaint the area including the grounding screw to prevent corrosion. Back in the late '60s, I worked for Boeing in their commercial airplane division, both as an Assembler/installer and later as a Quality Control inspector. The grounding method I discussed is how grounds were established on every airplane Boeing built. I had the pleasure of working on several aircraft models, including, 727, 702,720b, 737, and a little bit of what was referred to as the Iron Bird model of the early 747. All that it consisted of were the control systems, for testing. Now I know that your trailer will never be called upon to leave the ground, it WILL be traveling over many different corrosive products...
@liamedison39843 жыл бұрын
you all probably dont give a damn but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my login password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me
@valentinofranklin8753 жыл бұрын
@Liam Edison Instablaster :)
@liamedison39843 жыл бұрын
@Valentino Franklin i really appreciate your reply. I found the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@liamedison39843 жыл бұрын
@Valentino Franklin It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account :D
@valentinofranklin8753 жыл бұрын
@Liam Edison happy to help xD
@larryb1312 жыл бұрын
Love how neat the wiring is. Not the typical birds nests you see on these videos.
@notorioustinman5 жыл бұрын
I have owned four different styles of travel trailers and two motorhomes. Not one of them compare to the quality, fit, and finish of your project. If only YOUR workmanship, were the industry standard. Well done indeed!
@EASTSIDERIDER7075 жыл бұрын
This is the cleanest shop I’ve ever seen.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
UncleHank only clean for tht videos😉
@Stihlheadd5 жыл бұрын
Note the detail at 7:08. See how the screws are all oriented the same direction? That shows the level of craftsmanship in this build! Great job👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@StMyles5 жыл бұрын
A cup of coffee and ham sandwich, with your video to watch after cutting my yard. Feel like I’m on paradise. Incredible, project and build thanks for sharing the details.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
St Myles oh man! Now those are some kind words! 🙏 😀👍
@hammer93905 жыл бұрын
Great video. As for "Industry Standards", I think you would find that few "factory builders" do half as well.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Hammer thanks Hammer!
@leroywarner73543 жыл бұрын
You did an excellent job I just I want to do it myself but I am 80 years old now I cannot I used to wild and do things like that but you did an excellent job
@sferg95825 жыл бұрын
Nice workmanship. Good to see someone take the necessary time to do it right.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
S FERG thank you! It’s not perfect but I try to do my best😀🙏
@adensmith85532 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most compete wiring videos on youtube thank you. Most of the videos talks about cutting holes and making connections. Grounding, securing wires is so looked over. Again thank you for taking the time it really helps fill in some of the gaps.
@cleokey5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done, both video and electrical work. Tip I learned as an apprentice: when using electrical tape, tape going away from your body and the tape will remain tight and seal better.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
thank you Alan! I will remember that.... I usually do it whatever way but thinking about that I can see how it would help to keep a tighter tension on the roll :)
@randybunn74915 жыл бұрын
I bought a cheap fixer upper holiday trailer for $1200. And the AC works amazing, the tub is still good, 2 good sinks, a good fridge, good furnace and hot water tank, I wouldn't touch the black water plumbing, tho one could take the toilet. lol so it may be worth hunting around for a trailer you can take apart. Because there could potentially usable pieces from every system required. Love this project. Amazing job
@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn3 жыл бұрын
That was a beautiful job of the wiring system in the battery compartment. Everything is nice and neat and labeled. Just the way I like it. Good Job!!
@shaktichauhan3744 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video with a very clear step-by-step overview of electrical system setup for your Travel Trailer. I am looking to setup for my small overland camper and your video really helps understand how I need to wire and setup the main components of the system. I am looking forward to DIY my camper with a 12V electrical system.
@freesaxon68355 жыл бұрын
Crisp, clean lines, solid, well laid out, as per usual
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Free Saxon thank you FS!
@EyeintheSky9995 жыл бұрын
You do GREAT work better than some factory stuff in my RV. No such thing as over protecting the wires in my book.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Robert Cookson thanks! And yes, keeping the wiring protected was tops in my book!😀👍
@johnstephens19655 жыл бұрын
I have had several types of RV. Great job😃! Way better than any factory job.
@jamie4055 жыл бұрын
Very Nice mate. The pride in your work is awesome.
@bobwalker9834 Жыл бұрын
This is the best battery/wiring videos i have viewed, thanks for your video…..Bob
@andrewpoellnitz8724 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video. Not what I thought I was looking for, but you finally showed me how to distribute the power on an overland battery box/rig. Thanks so much.
@plus7905 жыл бұрын
Very clean job. Your wiring is SO much better than your aluminum welding. :)
@jjo53755 жыл бұрын
I admire all the forethought used in planning for your electric! Excellent! : )
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
J Jo thank you J Jo!
@rmac70723 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's some of the cleanest, most meticulous wiring I've seen. Great video, great job!
@eskieguy93552 жыл бұрын
Based on my limited experience, it appears overbuilt. I don't think that's ever a bad thing. Compared to the "professional" wiring I've seen when other channels take things apart, your wiring is superior. BTW, I really like the backsplash. It has, kind of a professional kitchen vibe, which the seam you were worried about, fits right into. Or at least I thought that seam was on purpose, until you said otherwise. So I think I'd keep that to myself.
@Trainz29505 жыл бұрын
I'm excited for the solar video
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Trainz2950 me too! Because it’ll mean that it’s done and installed😉👍
@hartk53535 жыл бұрын
A tip I've learned when it comes to using the spade connectors , if the wires arent easily distinguished like the fan one instead of having the big red tape what I've done is make the wires from the battery side have a female for the negative and male for the positive, that way you can't mix them up if that makes sense
@BruceS425 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a good idea, but I would think you'd want it the other way around, so if a loose lead from the positive happened to fall on some metal parts of the frame, it wouldn't ground out and short. Or am I thinking of it backwards? I would think the male connector, with the exposed metal, would be better as the negative.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
hartk1213 yes sir! I get what you’re saying and I think it’s a good plan for sure. But hopefully I won’t be re wiring these for a long time😉👍
@johnhenry3632 жыл бұрын
@@BruceS42 Yes, you are correct. Male connector should be negative
@jeffreylocke88084 жыл бұрын
Well done and well executed with ample safe guards.
@dagthewog62905 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Counting down the time when I'll be able to start my own build.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Dag TheWog thanks for checking it out!😀🙏
@texaspinetop89595 жыл бұрын
By doing it yourself, DIY, your work is above “ industry, factory, get it out the door “ standards. Factory standards usually stop short, yet, your work reflects going one or two steps forward.
@rcguy1987 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, much appreciated.
@CEZAMPOL5 жыл бұрын
You said it's a long video !!!! No!!! that's pretty good! It's rewarding to see everything and your skills!
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Carlos Eduardo Zampol thank you carlos! Sorry for the slow reply
@michaelroberson25465 жыл бұрын
Loved the "Song of the Cicadas" in the background.
@96chevydually6.5L5 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the wiring!
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chevy!
@johnreinburg8595 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Joe! Everything is well built with a detail of fine craftsmanship. I am being honest, but a lot of this is way above my head and I will never build anything like this. I just don't have the skill set. You can tell me different, but you have a ten thousand pound brain.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
John Reinburg thanks John! You are too kind my friend😀🙏
@ziaali52643 жыл бұрын
Very informative... Thank you for sharing
@wayneoliver35645 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back. Les said you have been a really busy guy.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Wayne Oliver thanks Wayne! Yes, I’m burning the candle at both ends with my day job, stuff around the property that is not video stuff, the video stuff.....and then the mos important family time. But I’m getting closer to catching up and being able to be more consistent in tht projects😀👍
@keya31gville5 жыл бұрын
What a fluffy puppy
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Ms Archie she is! We need to get her summer cut soon😀
@jasonbrickey30062 жыл бұрын
Super clean, thank you for sharing your build.
@jeanleyton43273 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining and showing everything you did. I am starting my trailer soon, and will have my brother, an electrician, do the wiring, but you have given me something to show him the general idea if what I want. I can't wiat to see the solar video next!
@mmx36625 жыл бұрын
Really looking good! Excited to hear about your first camping adventure with your family!! You all SOOO...deserve it!!! :)
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
MM X3 thanks Mmx3😉👍🙏
@Aardrijk15 жыл бұрын
Really good wiring system. I've seen "pro" electricians that didn't do as good a job!
@jefffroman70445 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Your explanation makes the project seem doable.
@50Acres5 жыл бұрын
oh wow, your wiring is so clean!
@johnhunter2735 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back! Nice wiring job.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
John Hunter thanks! always glad to post a video....because it means I’m one steps closer😀👍
@grannyprepper77885 жыл бұрын
Looking so good.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Granny Prepper thank you granny p!
@MiniLuv-19845 жыл бұрын
That really is neat and serviceable wiring. I trust you will treat the trailer frame earthing points where you've sanded away the coating to make a good earth.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Benny Banger thanks! I added battery terminal grease on the bare areas😀👍
@maehay40655 жыл бұрын
I loved seeing how you did all of this electrical work which is so neat and organized! You could never make your videos too long! I would watch them for an hour if you posted it sir! Someone on a group on my FB just bought a trailer and he has to rewire and. figure out how to track back and hopefully they did a similar label system as yourself 👍
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
MAE HAY thank you Mae! I’m disorganized by nature so when I do things like this I try to make an extra effort to do it right to make it easier down the road😀👍
@voneschenbachmusic5 жыл бұрын
Oh ghad that frayed charge cable lol
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Voneschenbach yep....Life on the edge😂
@dannygonzales25285 жыл бұрын
Man U have enough room for 2 batteries, Great job
@AD-lx3st3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job.
@Uncle_Buzz5 жыл бұрын
Really awesome. Solid wiring job.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
CrossWood thank you CW!
@TimsBitsnPieces4 жыл бұрын
A great video with informative info where required. This would surely pass inspection here in Australia.
@wanderingoglethorpe Жыл бұрын
Great video! I've been looking for a good video covering grounding.
@daveybernard10565 жыл бұрын
Looks nicely thought out and well executed. Save a few cell phone shots on your computer (as build documentation), with a paragraph or two for each picture explaining the pic. Awesome.
@misterbiggz82915 жыл бұрын
I had nothing to do today so I've been in one spot binge watching this project. Great job!
@markrjones5 жыл бұрын
Love it Joe. Getting close to time to take the family out and do a test camping trip.
@dhyde92075 жыл бұрын
I might think about caulking the outside of those holes through the floor where critters might try to get in to take a free ride in that awesome trailer.
@jesscneal5 жыл бұрын
Nice work Joe. Clean wiring install.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Jess Neal thank you Jess!
@hawkie3335 жыл бұрын
Excellent, clean work! Your shop is also squared away, and it looks like a really useful, well thought out space.
@tbpc8005 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful, meticulous, and excellent functionality! You continue to amaze me with your well thought out attention to details. Thank you so much for this video.
@Florida_Pipe_Smoker5 жыл бұрын
I think these build videos are great. I cant wait until you use it.
@danielfisch6555 жыл бұрын
Great job and thank you for sharing with such a thorough explanation.
@uncledude61055 жыл бұрын
Trailer looks great, looking forward to the solar panel install.
@ajfranceschi7203 жыл бұрын
Great video, just wish you had a list of items for people like me that is trying to do it myself.
@Facchini985 жыл бұрын
that looks like a perfect job to me very nice work has always there must be something about firemen being builders i know 3 firemen and they all have built there own homes and are very handy
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Jason Facchini thank you Jason! I don’t know if it runs in our blood....but it’s probably more likely that we are just dumb enough and have enough time to take on projects like this...lol....we usually know enough to get us into trouble😂 But are also stubborn enough to keep trudging along😉
@grey89403 жыл бұрын
Great job! This is a great video teaching me and us how to think about wiring our own jobs. Thanks!
@Growinginontario2 жыл бұрын
Very nice and tidy
@shrimmirhs2922 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ this is insanely helpful.
@giman43805 жыл бұрын
my favorite channel in youtube 👍
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Giman Lim awww, thank you GL! 😀🙏
@faisalfarakhat1445 жыл бұрын
Very nice project
@markboettcher94435 жыл бұрын
Thanks for putting out another video. They are all interesting and I've been missing yours! Your videos are always super quality as judged by this viewer.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Mark Boettcher thank you so much mark! I try to make them as best I can😀🙏
@wes3263 жыл бұрын
Good idea putting in traditional 12v outlets. A lot of 12v tools don't use USBs.
@lorenworthington87395 жыл бұрын
Solid video. Built a sorta same trailer for my family. IMHO you can never have too many USB chargers located anywhere you can set portable electronics (phones, cameras, toys) for charging. This includes on the exterior.
@jed20554 жыл бұрын
I'll watch all of this particular video on the wiring build as I'm a sparky and electronic hobbyist. I also wired my camper trailer for 12volts. Right up I can see the final electrical panel before I even start the video and it looks neat and tidy, an excellent job and on wood which is a good thing if people are wondering. Wood is a natural insulator of low voltage. For in van wiring I would have used the next gauge up 10B&S (10AWG) for the 12volt power cabling to reduce voltage drop mainly as even 1/2 a volt drop as a percentage of 12 volts is too much. I heard you say this was cheaper option when taping a connector with pvc tape but really that tape is rubbish. It comes apart especially in warmer environments. The self vulcanising tape you spoke of would be way better but again as stated by another, solder and heat shrink is preferred and is the gold standard. I didn't rely on any push connectors as they are asking for trouble but if you must, you can get a lockable spade connector which requires a pointy thing to be inserted into the connector to get them apart. That's a type of connector purpose made for environments where vibration is present and yet soldering beats that hands down and is cheaper. Soon as I saw that inline fuse holder hidden behind a panel I immediately though that a panel mount fuse holder would have been a better option. It mounts on that metal plate along with a stick-on label and the fuse can be checked or changed in a trice by someone who didn't build the van and no need for screwdrivers and panel removal. Good video so far - now I'll watch the rest.
@NIstrumone4 жыл бұрын
very neat wiring...very nice project....love your videos and DIY style
@thomasmckelvey89615 жыл бұрын
Hi Joe! You did a beautiful job! Crimp terminals are notorious for slipping off, to prevent this strip more insulation allowing enough wire to bend back on itself & make the crimp behind the fold. In the instances where the fold is too large to fit, clip a couple wire strands just this side of the fold to eliminate the 'bottleneck'. It's like pulling a 1/4" rope w/a knot thru a 3/8" hose, it can be done, but not without a hard pull. : )
@jimmydeen585 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing.. You Did An Awesome Job..
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Smith thank you jimmy!
@ourselfreliantlife5 жыл бұрын
You mean there's no video of you putting the switch box together!?😒🤣 I like the accessibility of the wiring in the battery box. The light inside there is a nice touch as well.👍
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Green Dream Project thank you Jim! Nope for th switch box.....haha....that and like a 100 other things....haha....just not practical to film it all. I just put in a fishing rod hatch with interior holding tube yesterday and didn’t film any of it😂 I should actually be filming a lot of these things now that I think about it😂
@idefyu235 жыл бұрын
Looking good mate!
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
idefyu23 thank you!
@billlan05 жыл бұрын
Well done. Elegant.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Bill Lancaster thank you Bill!
@littlewhitedory15 жыл бұрын
Very nice Joe.
@offgridsweden5 жыл бұрын
Looks really good. Have a great weekend, Andreas 🇸🇪
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Offgrid.se thank you Andreas!
@MrBlueDevil933 жыл бұрын
Very good job! One thing: after you burnish for your grounds wipe Alodine over the raw aluminum --- prevents corrosion.
@downtownredneck50795 жыл бұрын
Very neat, love your camper videos. Took some of the stuff you did to heart in my camper build, wish I had the welding knowledge you have but sadly all my skill is in woodworking. Good job, huge advantage to having a metal frame, ground wires are super short.
@JSadeiu3 жыл бұрын
I love the clean install, well thought-out design and nice camera work
@johnwildwest15 жыл бұрын
your a bit of a legend nice work
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
I don't know about that... haha... but thank you MH! :)
@ZeroEntropy.5 жыл бұрын
Awesome job! The marine breakers work really well between the panels and mppt as they work like a breaker and a switch.
@jkukurugya5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic man, great job. That wiring is so clean & organized it's amazing.
@stilcrazychris5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Nice job Joe. Chris from Missouri
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
stilcrazychris thank you Chris!!
@akabillyba5 жыл бұрын
Great video Joe! Love the super clean and organized install.
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Courtney thank you Daniel!
@kastenolsen95772 жыл бұрын
Place a fuse center in an easily accessible place inside. This helps prevent short circuit fires.
@SamsLiberty5 жыл бұрын
Good work sir! Can't wait to see the solar set up.
@Jeff_MT095 жыл бұрын
Nice neat work, very well put together. Well done. I really appreciate your attention to detail and excellent explanation. Looking forward to more on the trailer. Cheers from Australia. Jeff
@johnchastun70705 жыл бұрын
I have searched all through the comments and thought I was paying enough attention but I have missed what the overall size of your camper is. Super build by the way and thanks for the inspiration! Cheers!
@timwhite105 жыл бұрын
Wow, love your work.
@WhiteWhite605 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks!
@homesteadonomics5 жыл бұрын
thanks Paul!
@skyhunk5 жыл бұрын
Well done!! Very impressive! The forethought and planning that went into this project is amazing and the production values of the video segments as well. The only criticism I have is that the trailer has a very industrial look rather than my own preference for something more cosy -- wood rather than paint, e.g. but that is very subjective -- we all have different tastes. This trailer was built with love and extraordinary attention to detail. Kudos are in order!!
@dcmtrader3 жыл бұрын
Nice job! I would prefer non insulated crimps with a better crimper and definitely heat shrink. But very nice, clean work.
@givemeaforkingname5 жыл бұрын
Nice work as always, beats trailer manufacture "industry standard" by miles ! Looking forward to the solar video, thanks for sharing :-)