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...

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Bob Amos thank you Bob!

Love how neat the wiring is. Not the typical birds nests you see on these videos.

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👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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!

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...

@liamedison3984

2 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

@valentinofranklin875

2 жыл бұрын

@Liam Edison Instablaster :)

@liamedison3984

2 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.

@liamedison3984

2 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

@valentinofranklin875

2 жыл бұрын

@Liam Edison happy to help xD

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.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

St Myles oh man! Now those are some kind words! 🙏 😀👍

This is the cleanest shop I’ve ever seen.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

UncleHank only clean for tht videos😉

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!!

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.

Nice workmanship. Good to see someone take the necessary time to do it right.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

S FERG thank you! It’s not perfect but I try to do my best😀🙏

Great video. As for "Industry Standards", I think you would find that few "factory builders" do half as well.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Hammer thanks Hammer!

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.

@homesteadonomics

5 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 :)

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.

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.

Great video Joe! Love the super clean and organized install.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Courtney thank you Daniel!

EnLIGHTening, Joe! Haha! I like seeing how it all comes together.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Blackberry Hideout thank you Jessica!

Crisp, clean lines, solid, well laid out, as per usual

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Free Saxon thank you FS!

Loved the "Song of the Cicadas" in the background.

Fantastic man, great job. That wiring is so clean & organized it's amazing.

Appliance repair guy here. You wont believe how much an actual wire crimping tool does than your way . They are color coded for 3 different solderless connectors. Amazon sells them

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

oh wow, your wiring is so clean!

Awesome job! The marine breakers work really well between the panels and mppt as they work like a breaker and a switch.

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!

Love it Joe. Getting close to time to take the family out and do a test camping trip.

Thanks for sharing. Your explanation makes the project seem doable.

Beautiful, clean and neat. Great job on the wiring. Doing it right the first time.

Wow, that's some of the cleanest, most meticulous wiring I've seen. Great video, great job!

Nice work as always, beats trailer manufacture "industry standard" by miles ! Looking forward to the solar video, thanks for sharing :-)

Very Nice mate. The pride in your work is awesome.

I had nothing to do today so I've been in one spot binge watching this project. Great job!

Great job and thank you for sharing with such a thorough explanation.

I have had several types of RV. Great job😃! Way better than any factory job.

I admire all the forethought used in planning for your electric! Excellent! : )

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

J Jo thank you J Jo!

Really looking good! Excited to hear about your first camping adventure with your family!! You all SOOO...deserve it!!! :)

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

MM X3 thanks Mmx3😉👍🙏

Thank you for posting, looks like you are almost ready to camp!

Excellent, clean work! Your shop is also squared away, and it looks like a really useful, well thought out space.

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.

Thank you for this video. Counting down the time when I'll be able to start my own build.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Dag TheWog thanks for checking it out!😀🙏

Wow...you did a great job on this electrical system!

Thanks for sharing your approach to building on your channel. We’ve been following you since we stumbled on your channel early in the sunken greenhouse series. Seeing the opening of this video was awesome - the camper looks great. Hope your weekend is fantastic, and you don’t get called out on the fourth. Be safe.

A great video with informative info where required. This would surely pass inspection here in Australia.

Super clean, thank you for sharing your build.

I'm excited for the solar video

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Trainz2950 me too! Because it’ll mean that it’s done and installed😉👍

Glad to see you back! Nice wiring job.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

John Hunter thanks! always glad to post a video....because it means I’m one steps closer😀👍

Really enjoy your build. Very clean and sharp!

Awesome work and great content. Well done! Really nice fit and finish of everything in that trailer, even behind the walls.

Appreciate the 12volt system info along with battery details. Most channels talk about battleborn. I looked up Relion battery and looks good for possible upgrade in future. Thanks for the videos

This is the best battery/wiring videos i have viewed, thanks for your video…..Bob

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

Trailer looks great, looking forward to the solar panel install.

Great job! This is a great video teaching me and us how to think about wiring our own jobs. Thanks!

Awesome, Thanks for this video.

Good work sir! Can't wait to see the solar set up.

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!!

Glad to see you back. Les said you have been a really busy guy.

@homesteadonomics

5 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😀👍

your a bit of a legend nice work

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know about that... haha... but thank you MH! :)

Really good wiring system. I've seen "pro" electricians that didn't do as good a job!

I will definitely be following more!! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’m hoping to build a 20’ or 24’ “toy-hauler” and have been stumped on the power side of it. I’m going to search for your solar set up next!

Well done and well executed with ample safe guards.

Wow, love your work.

Very informative... Thank you for sharing

Excellent Joe! Nice clean setup 👍🏻

this is something to be proud of, cheer man, awesome built

Very clean job. Your wiring is SO much better than your aluminum welding. :)

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.

Great work and amazing detail. Thanks for posting! I might have wired it slightly different than you, but that's just personal choice. Your system will function just fine! Best regards, Lloyd C. in Houston

Nice , clean work. Great job!

I love the clean install, well thought-out design and nice camera work

Nice work Joe. Clean wiring install.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Jess Neal thank you Jess!

Looks awesome

Well done. Elegant.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Bill Lancaster thank you Bill!

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 👍

@homesteadonomics

5 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😀👍

Really awesome. Solid wiring job.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

CrossWood thank you CW!

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.

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.

Very nice Joe.

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

I think these build videos are great. I cant wait until you use it.

Looking so good.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Granny Prepper thank you granny p!

Excellent video, much appreciated.

you'll soon be camping in it yay :) thanks for sharing

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

freaky geak yes, a couple weeks is the plan for now....time is ticking on my solar install😬😀👍

What a fluffy puppy

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Ms Archie she is! We need to get her summer cut soon😀

Excellent job.

I'm a new subscriber and found this video extremely interesting. You did a awesome job on all that wiring and the Battery box is great.

Nice install really neat thank you for sharing

Thanks for sharing. Nice job Joe. Chris from Missouri

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

stilcrazychris thank you Chris!!

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. : )

very neat wiring...very nice project....love your videos and DIY style

Great man!!! Very good project.

Excellent work

Looks amazing.. You Did An Awesome Job..

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Smith thank you jimmy!

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.

Very impressive!

You have done a really nice job on this project.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

acet7 thanks Ace!

Nice job on the wiring!

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chevy!

As usual, well done!

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.

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Boettcher thank you so much mark! I try to make them as best I can😀🙏

Important note for those new to electrical - Joe used stranded wire for the DC. DC current travels on the outside of a wire. Stranded has more surface area and less resistance for DC current flow. Less resistance = more power. (AC flows through the center of a solid wire and that is appropriate for household current.)

@homesteadonomics

5 жыл бұрын

KaleidoscopeJunkie thanks KJ! Well explained😀👍🙏

@vendorgoogle4887

3 жыл бұрын

Like in a car, stranded cable is better suited for trailer installations where the wire needs to be able to flex. Solid cable is too rigid and connections will eventually break from being flexed as the trailer moves down the road.

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

@BruceS42

5 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.

@homesteadonomics

5 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😉👍

@johnhenry363

2 жыл бұрын

@@BruceS42 Yes, you are correct. Male connector should be negative