Tool Trailer Power! Shore Power vs. Inverter and Battery Bank

Tool trailer power supply! Shore power versus inverter and battery bank. Here I discuss the pros and cons of each set up. I show you my setup and tell you why I chose it.

[@michaelfile6477]

Nice setup. I have an exterior male end receptacle and have been contemplating an inverter. I run a compound miter saw, table saw, belt sander, multiple chargers, 4 banks of LED lighting, air compressor, and have a generator for remote jobs. I like what you’ve done.

[@mountainhomeplace489]

Thank you, I wondered how your trailer electrical was set up.

[@HighRidgeHandyman]

Nice set up bro. A little to expensive for me . I’ll stick to my extension cord to the prem for now. Maybe next year. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@TheAbear360]

I lean towards a small battery for lighting and power trailer jack. I mounted a 2500w inverter in my pick up truck, powerstroke and it costs me $2 an hour to idle, and just plug from the trucks inverter to the trailer if I need non shore power. But I can also run an extention cord to the trailer and get power from our shop or wherever the work is.

[@charlesjackson1588]

Like the set up. I have something very similar except I use 1 100 ah lithium iron phosphate battery which can be drained all the way down and a 2k pure sine wave inverter. All of it hooked up to solar power which is attached to the roof with 600lb fishing magnets. It will charge the battery fairly quickly

[@mikebarney99]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered the AIMS 3000w pure sine wave inverter/charger and 12v 200ah LiFePo4 battery for my trailer. Excited to get it all hooked up! The charger in the AIMS is apparently not good for the lithium battery, so I had to get a separate charger for that. While I was at it, got an electric tongue jack to add to the system since I disconnect my trailer every day. Battery heat sensor, inverter remote, etc etc. Can’t wait to get it all hooked up and running!

[@buzztwombly]

Do your batteries also charge from tow vehicle when connected? Also are your led lights powered directly from batteries?

[@nicholasbreed3341]

Not electrical related... but I'm curious if the cold effects your caulking you store in the trailer?

[@charlesjackson1588]

Actually the solar is attached to the top with the magnets and also I have vhb tape on the other brackets.

[@sjf67gto]

Nice set-up, I'm thinking of a similar setup so what's the specs on the trailer? Also would you pay for the trailer?

[@c_losgarage71]

I have a 6x12 enclosed trailer that I use for my work, I have all my tools and would like to set up power inside so that I can run a mini fridge at all times and to have a microwave setup as well and to be able to plug my tools in to keep them chargedI have a 6x12 enclosed trailer that I use for my work, I have all my tools and would like to set up power inside so that I can run a mini fridge at all times and to have a microwave setup as well and to be able to plug my tools in to keep them charged and I want to run lighting inside as well..what set up would you recommend? Mind you i have no electrical experience whatsoever. Thank you...what set up would you recommend? Mind you i have no electrical experience whatsoever. Thank you.

[@artest7]

Are your 12volt LED’s also powered from the inverter or do you have that coming from the tow vehicle (always being plugged in)?

[@jayhaddan7927]

No u don’t. You can only take it down to 50% so half that sonny