Powering Our Enclosed Trailer With A Drill Battery!

[@mikewadams1]

You can add custom trailers to your business. Nicely done! Very impressive Kevin.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

The thought has crossed my mind!

[@Colleen1978]

Wow! That is one fancy, decked out trailer! Great job!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you!

[@paulehd]

Thats one great-looking Tralor and Ford Work Truck

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Always a great looking work truck!

[@Capt-John-T-Moore]

I love learning new thing. Great videos. It makes me think outside the box on some of my projects!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@martymalone4094]

Just short of genius Kevin! Now you're making my mind go crazy with 12 volt ideas. Awesome job and thanks for the new channel once again. 🎉

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! Glad you like it! I had to limit myself to what I was trying to accomplish with this! You could very easily spin out of control and keep adding!

[@pkutschman]

Looking at starting a solo lawn care business, soooo glad I found your videos, going to mimic your trailer just a bit smaller. Well thought out and very neat and most importantly functional.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

That was the plan make it super nice and 100% functional!

[@johnstangel8918]

Very professional Kevin. I wish you were close to us for work I'd have you working for me doing landscaping because if the quality of your work is one halve of this it's 10 times better then most of the people we have. Good job.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! I cut yards pretty good also!

[@JeffinSouthernTierNY]

Awesome trailer and all your mods are first rate! Love the lighting!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! We tried to plan it and execute it to be the best setup for our needs!

[@MrCarmelo1959]

Very impressive idea I’m going to do this for my trailer thanks for sharing

[@mikevictor3698]

This is the best looking landscaping trailer I have seen . Well done!!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you! We wanted it to be perfect for our target work scope!

[@joelmullins8965]

Props you you going the extra mile even thinking of the low voltage shutoff. I’m lazy would have put a Milwaukee top off on the bench and plugged a power strip in. 😂

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! I wanted to build this trailer and set it up to help us be successful!

[@jim-kalliedunn-md4bz]

Wow That is amazing! Great job 😊

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@brandon.buchanan81]

This turned out great bro. Nice work!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@johnnunez17]

Nicely done 👍🏻

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you!

[@GardnersGarage]

Great video! Thanks. And wicked truck!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you!

[@JerryChad-hx8kh]

Great job.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@joecnc3341]

Great Video! Liked-Subscribed-Notfied. Please keep posting great videos like this. Thank You for posting all the product links- very helpful. Very neat and tidy wiring!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you!

[@jwilli850]

That came out really nice 👍🏾

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thank you!

[@Redmudmarine]

Nice work!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@mdb777exec]

Outstanding, I love it. Going to do the same (kind of) in my 16’ cargo trailer. Do you have problem with the tool box drawers staying closed going down the road. Thank you for your video(s) and your creativity. Well done.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! I have a lock on the toolbox that keeps the drawers from opening while driving!

[@lemannsjr23]

Great job!! I don't have Dewalt batteries, i have toro. I tried to find the toro battery holder to step down converter on Amazon but couldn't find it. Do you by chance have a link for it?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Sorry I did some looking and can't find anything for the Toro batteries, even tried to find just the batter output device and then you could wire in the step down converter! Do you know if any other brands of batteries are also compatible with the toro stuff?

[@lemannsjr23]

​@OffThePathWithKevin oh ok, thanks for checking. I can't find anything compatible for Toro. I may have to just break down and buy a dewalt battery. I do have Kobalt battery equipment also and Ryobi.

[@kevincameron8437]

You could go solar like the RV life..single solar panel on the roof, lithium battery connected to the junction box and there you go....A stand alone, unlimited power landscaping enterprise....Plus, you could put battery chargers in there for battery powered items if you go that route in the future. Thanks for sharing.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

The system could easily be changed to run off a 12v battery in place of the dewalt and you could wire it up to also charge off the truck when towing it!

[@davelauraphillips8814]

​@@OffThePathWithKevin Did you consider a portable power station, like a Jackery? You could charge it from roof top solar panels. It has several output capabilities including 12 VDC and 110 VAC. That would give you almost unlimited options of what you could do with its output.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

We have one that is how we run our portable 12v cooler for drinks throughout the day!

[@drivethru1835]

BuT this is the way to go for low voltage power. I bet this whole system is under $100 and drill batteries charge fast. Compared to trickle charging from solar. You can even connect jumper cables to the drill battery adapter which is capable of jump starting a car( not sure about a truck tho ) lol.

[@thomashodge]

Install a fused master switch right after the battery output. You'll protect the battery and be able to kill all power when not in use. Very nice!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

The battery is protected by the low voltage protection component! There is no need for a switch to kill power output!

[@ramstang]

@@OffThePathWithKevin that puts a draw on the battery to run. A master switch would let you leave a battery in all the time

[@PavingNewPaths]

​@@ramstangor you can just remove the battery when you are not using it!

[@dankelley5637]

Can you fallow up on the wire connection for the lights them selves?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

16 awg wire!

[@brian644]

this would be great in addition to my shore power

[@fubufb420]

Awesome job. Gotta do this for my small cabin!🎉 The fans are a nice touch! 🪭

[@dacogray9545]

Nice!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@LifeIsAJourney4Us]

Have you ever thought as a side business to customize trailers for people? Horse trailers, landscaping, motorcycle, etc. etc etc I would pay 100-150 an hour plus materials for that kind of work easy.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

After this series of how I built mine it has been brought up several times! I would gladly build someone a trailer if they were intersted!

[@JLhomepreservation]

what size junction box did you end up going with? Great Job!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Junction Box amzn.to/3WjN4Z7

[@SuperTank1977]

Nice job man 👏🏽

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Appreciate it!

[@briandunkin698]

Do you have a wiring diagram of how you wired your junction box? Planning on copying your setup, just want to make sure I run everything right! Thanks

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Here is a step-by-step video of how to do it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqi2qJaIp5iqnZY

[@eohpress2023]

Kick ass dude!

[@cooperfournier5673]

Awesome video I plan on using all your links to do this project and greatly appreciate all the info. But what do I need for wire? Both inside the box and to run to the lights/fans? Thanks

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Used 16 Awg wire from Lowes!

[@peterroorda8059]

Hey! I just got mine built bit for some reason I'm not getting any power out from the low voltage cut off? I've tried playing around with the cut off voltage but can't seem to get it? Unless it's just a faulty cut off? The light saying that it's "on" doesn't even come on.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Double check your wiring to make sure it's correct! Then remove the low voltage cutoff from the circuit and see if the system works! If so the low voltage cut off is bad!

[@OneWheelLess]

Would it be hard to add shore power to this?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

It wouldn't be hard and would just require a few items to make it work off both!

[@OneWheelLess]

@ that’s what I would like to do, I appreciate the instructions, I ordered supplies to build it the way you did.

[@Jayhawk226]

How long does the battery last? Wonder if you decide you need more power if you could put a solar panel on top and use the extra power to charge up your batteries for your tools too?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

So far a 4ah battery last me a whole day of mowing! The system is set up to where I could change just a few things and run a lithium battery and I could wire it up to charge off the truck!

[@4110mahindra]

How is battery life now that you have had a few months to test it?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

It's ok! We carry about 4 (4ah) batteries to make it through an 8 hour day

[@briannix5572]

What guage wire are those black wires? Is that heat shrink or just black wire?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

16 awg!

[@briannix5572]

@@OffThePathWithKevin I figured it out. Made the box and I think it looks better than yours! lol. Jus pickin. It turned out great! Thanks for the video bud! Good luck in your business.

[@M-dq7tm]

You’re incredibly smart id pay you to do my trailer because I know I would definitely mess something up

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! Once I decided I want to do something, well I try to do it the best I can!

[@benwilkerson3762]

I would’ve added lights that shine out the loading door, or pit lights like race trailers us that extend out the rear door when it’s opened. In my experience a lot of work goes on outside the rear of a trailer.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

You certainly could add those if you wanted! For the way we use our trailer we just needed lights to see inside and to help load up if we happen to be mowing at dark!

[@timhurt3969]

This looks perfect. Would you provide material list.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! Everything is used is listed in the description of the video with links!

[@fernandobatas7914]

Thanks for sharing!!! Will this work with Dewalt 60v flexvolt battery?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

I am actually not sure! I don't know anything about the flex volt system!

[@awakenedmurderagaming1139]

How do I make it where I can charge a 18v Milwaukee battery off the 12v system?

[@Patricksmancave]

Nice!!!! How long does the Dewalt battery last when your using the trailer all day? Ryobi is a lot better than Dewalt. Love the led lights. How much did all the things you bought for this project cost? Over all it looks great! Thank you

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

One 4 ah battery last all day! But I am only using it as needed it's not on running all day! I have a how much this whole project cost coming soon!

[@jimcaldwell5736]

How do you charge that battery up ?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

I have a charging station at the house and any batteries I used during the day get recharged at night!

[@pkutschman]

Genious!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@benharper1682]

thanks Kevin for the ideas. I am converting my old building to dewalt battery power for LED lights. Great video. thanks for sharing and sharing the links. Ben

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks! Glad I could help you out!

[@spoiled1291]

Now you need to install a remote hidden camera for security.

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

We have security things in place but those are a secret!

[@facelaw674]

Nice job where are you from do you do this on the side I need my trail done too lol I'll come to you

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

I am in Texas and would consider doing it!

[@facelaw674]

Lol well thank so much for writing back and I would love for you to do that for me but your just to far for me I'm in ohio I can't fight know one close to me to do this the last guy i seen doing this too he was in California

[@facelaw674]

Nice work tho I really like how you did it

[@N9PPX_Chris_Rhyno]

Will the led display drain the battery when not being used? I think the dewalt battery will be fine, maybe just a high amp hour. Nice job otherwise

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Yes the LED display does use power even when all other things are off! So far a 4ah battery covers me for the day!

[@timf6916]

Nice job

[@trvsmarineful]

@@OffThePathWithKevindoesn’t the dewalt version of the battery clip have a main power off switch ? I have this same setup in my outhouse at my hunting property but Milwaukee and it has a master cutoff switch

[@itsnotlevel2]

All lithium batteries have a low voltage cut out built into the BMS. And with only running lights or even a small fridge...the low voltage cut off point wouldnt hurt the battery. Recharge, rinse and repeat. I only know this because I do it every day. Peace ✌

[@papabrose]

What is the purpose of the terminal strip? Why wouldnt you just go directly to where you want to go? It feels liek the terminal strip is just another component that could fail? (Not sman expert, just curious)

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

The terminal strip is there so there is a positive connection between components and not a splice!

[@davelauraphillips8814]

Terminal strips are used in all sorts of places, including industrial and military applications. As Kevin said, they are a great way to make connections to multiple devices. They are reliable, safe, and easy to work with including initial installation and making changes later. I am a retired nuclear power plant worker (both US Navy and commercial) and terminal strips with crimped connections are everywhere!

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

I came from offshore drilling and we use junction boxes and terminal strips on everything! A sliced connection is a no no in those environments!

[@Fit5Pt0]

I need one.. how much?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Reach out to us on email at [e-mail]

[@mscarlarn]

You lost me at this wire. 😂😂😂

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Alecia said the same thing!

[@sheilacaine]

👍👍👍

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@sanddollar-ray9125]

C4YT God Bless

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

Thanks!

[@MichaelEsty-qi7si]

Could you send me an Amazon parts break down?

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

It's in the description of the video!

[@hollisconant2566]

now all you need is customers

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

We have lots of customers already!

[@Dualsquadbts]

@@OffThePathWithKevin how did you do it? im struggling with my lawn mowing business. help me 😔 i only have 2 customers lol

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

I go looking for work! Once I finish my work for the day I don't go home, I go looking for yards, knock on doors talk to people!

[@Dualsquadbts]

how are you going to market your business? this is my main question

[@OffThePathWithKevin]

It's actually very easy to grow a business nowadays! Most of the time just showing up makes you better that 90% of your competition! I go looking for work, I don't sit at home waiting for the customer to find me, I go find them!