bro, your comedic sarcasm is priceless. For that reason alone I subscribed. Thanks for the entertainment. Look forward to watching more of your content.

@TheTrailerSmith

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! And thanks for watching!

3M Scotchkote FD coating is designed for underground burial electrical splices . It’s expensive but works well ! I do use heat shrink connectors but always place another heat shrink tube over it . The shrink tube with adhesive !

I got tired of chasing wires, especially grounds. I ran grounds and power from terminal boxes which I placed at the front of the trailer to each light. Used marine grade duplex and triplex. No more poor grounds or chasing issues.

Thankyou retired Master GM tech. Because I mainly did brakes, steering, suspension, and anything else they could throw at me, trailer wiring I was the go to person. I hated it because of the scotch locks, poor grounds, connectors full of mud and corrosion. Most of the time I did the same as you, throw it all out and rewire. Many of the new vehicles use the LED lights which are fine, but the circuits will not allow the extra load of a trailer. If you have done a video on this problem, great. I installed an "isolation module" which put no load on vehicle circuits. Fixing the wiring on a farm truck with trailer brakes was no fun. Great Job. Don

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

Have not done a video on that, yet. Thanks for watching!

I prefer solder and heat shrink! Guaranteed good connection unless a wire breaks. For a quick and temporary fix I may use a butt connector or wire nut just to get by till I’m able to fix it right. I also only work oh my own trailers. Occasionally someone else’s but when that’s the case solder 100%.

@TheTrailerSmith

3 ай бұрын

👍 Yep. Soldering is best, most don’t have the budget for that or the time to get it done themselves.

Yeah, I just found the same nightmare on my boat trailer after buying it. Great video.

@TheTrailerSmith

Ай бұрын

Oh man! Sorry to hear that! Thanks for watching!

about 100 in the tx panhandle today,how about solder and heat shrink

Personally I run everything in 1/2" EMT, solder and shrink all connections. Yes it's more labor intensive but pays off in the long run. Solder and shrink only for all brake connections. Tape pro tip. The back wrap trick. First wrap of tape sticky side up. When you get to the other end of your connection spin the tape 180 deg. Wrap back over that connection overlapping the first wrap on both ends. You should have sticky side of the first layer to sticky side of second layer of tape. This way when you cut off the tape it doesn't leave that sticky residue on the wires and it seals just as well. If you just need to hold a wire in place. A quarter size dab of silicone. Push the wire into the silicone and tape on either side. Let dry and now your wire is out of the way. And its completely removeable from both wire and frame. Usually handy for marker light wiring.

@TheTrailerSmith

2 ай бұрын

Great points! Thanks for watching!

@SegoMan

Ай бұрын

Triple thumbs up on that process. the road salts they use on the roads in KommieRado goes right through tape and crimp on connections. Have you used any harness tape? It has no adhesive and sticks to itself and not the wires allowing you to bend the bundle however you need it. Another good conduit is pex tubing..

@longrifle.

Ай бұрын

@@SegoMan Yes, 3M 130c tape works good for that.

I have used inline crimp connectors and found they can cut into the wiring and the crimp and in no time the wire breaks off. Suggestions please?

Just an idea here take it or leave it. I welded washers on my u-bolts by the brake so I can tie the brake wire to it .

I used butt connectors and I checked my lug nuts!👍

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, buddy! That’ll do!

Phoenix Aridzona has the record temps most of the times., not the humidity. They got these magnet type wire holders. I epoxy them into place. Then a small zip tie holds the wire in place, They run about a buck each with the epoxy, installs in less then one minute.

@TheTrailerSmith

4 ай бұрын

Phoenix temps are no joke! We have 3M adhesive back that holds up most of the time, but we usually end up using high quality silicone as an added insurance on them. Thanks for watching!

Ground side is the number 1 screw up, I find. Some think you ground thru the hitch ball. Best way to test wiring is to ONLY connect the umbilical and trailer is isolated from the vehicle. I prefer non-insulated connectors and terminals and use shrink wrap. You get a better look at your work that way. Most people are poor at crimping and don't use the correct tooling. If you can pull it apart, it ain't right. Can't leave out the twist and tape guys, right?

@TheTrailerSmith

2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. However, believe it or not, we have a manufacturer that has been twisting & taping since the 60s and we have the least amount of wiring issues with that manufacturer. But they do it very. I personally don’t prefer it, though. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

Wich gauge wire is recomented for electric brake? And for lights ,thanks?

Its only 75% here in Pennsylvania. With Rain on the way!!!

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a dream!

use a terry cloth sweatband. it will help

@TheTrailerSmith

9 ай бұрын

Funny you say that! I usually wear one when I’m working. But on camera it doesn’t look the best. 🤣

@norcoauctions

9 ай бұрын

you are a boss BTW. super helpful. Trailer repair is expensive and costantly overcharge their customers unless you find the right one

Those axles brake wires go connected to the light wires?

@tomahawksteak6672

3 ай бұрын

Trailer brakes will connect to the brake wire in your 7 wire harness. Which is a blue wire. Other brake wire is your ground wire. A junction box makes wiring alot easier. Brown wire is your running lights.

@SegoMan

Ай бұрын

@@tomahawksteak6672 About the time you think you got the color code figured out you buy a molded plug & cable and they have their own colors LoL

Does anyone use wire loom and grommets?

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

I would say that the majority of manufacturers don't use wire loom or grommets. We use grommets, wire loom, and we solder upon customer request. This also depends on the customer's budget, as well. Thanks for watching!

@troyb.4101

4 ай бұрын

I do I ordered the grommets in a kit various sizes. I worked aircraft for years, and the grommets were used for electrical, and hydraulic lines. That or what they call chicken track epoxied into place,

Go with heavy jacket wire cable

@TheTrailerSmith

2 ай бұрын

If your budget allows, absolutely! For your single strand just use a high quality copper insulated cable like we do.

Scotch blocks are only good for a few years. You'll have to find and re-do them eventually.

@TheTrailerSmith

2 ай бұрын

Great point! If you are able to get a few years out of them, you’re doing better than me. That’s why I advise AGAINST using Scotch Locks. Thanks for watching!

Just saying 85° at 9:30 in Florida this morning is bad. Guess I’ll jump in the river or ocean.

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

That’s rough! Stay cool, my friend!

They use those cheap connectors on boat trailers also! Horrible. We use shrink connectors.

@TheTrailerSmith

3 ай бұрын

Yes, they do! I really really don’t like them at all!

Cheap Chinese electrical tape…nooooooooo! Use Scotch brand 😊

@TheTrailerSmith

9 ай бұрын

Cheap electrical tape is a big no for us, but I always recommend that people buy what they can reasonably afford. Quality is always better, but something is better than nothing in most cases. We don't usually find the need to use a lot of electrical tape, but when we do, as seen in this video, we use 3M 1776, made in the USA.

You are on target! And use butt connectors crimping them with the proper crimping tool and then use heat shrink tubing with dia electric grease inside the connections. Scotch locks are guarantee troublemakers down the road.

@TheTrailerSmith

Жыл бұрын

For sure! Thank you for watching!