Military trailer 12 volt civilian conversion
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You can do it yourself, cheaply & easy, in less time than it takes to watch this video!
I show the cheapest & easiest way to convert most any military trailer to a 12 volt system that will work with a civilian vehicle with some helpful notes along the way. Of course, this is my opinion. But, I have used this method many times & with great luck.
NOTE: I should have added in this video that if you want to add a license plate light, tap into the wire 21 right before the connection to the light can. It may be 21-XXX or 21A. Then, ground it to the trailer.
8:03 - Wire numbers
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Пікірлер: 36
Bro…you just saved me $200 and I appreciate you. Great video. Thanks
@CallMeColtLLC
5 ай бұрын
Glad the video helped and saved you some money for more important stuff. 👍
Gave me all the confidence i need to tackle my similarly wired m416 trailer, thanks!
@CallMeColtLLC
6 ай бұрын
Good luck, should be easy. 😎
Your videos are getting better and better. I have been thinking on how to do this for a long long time. Obviously, I was over thinking it. Suggestion for a video, how to connect a DRASH generator to Mains power of a home.
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for noticing & the feedback! I have been trying to make the videos edited better. I've invested in new equipment as well. This video, I don't have a microphone, so my audio was not great. Hope to raise some funds soon on that! As far as hooking up a DRASH to home... I don't have one, but I do know it's a 3 phase only. That is an issue. You can't really use it on 240v single phase service. It gets a little complicated. There are transformers and things you can get, but it gets expensive. Maybe one day, if I get a DRASH, I will go over it. Same would apply to the larger MEP 804B and up generators. 240 volt 3 phase on a single leg is not the same as a 240 volt single phase.
Thank you sooo much for this fantastic information! Hats off
@CallMeColtLLC
6 ай бұрын
Video turned out a bit longer than I wanted, but I think it covers everything needed. I'm not sure I missed anything.
@JohanOrdonez-wu9yh
6 ай бұрын
If some anyone needs more explanation then this then we have an issue, you explain everything so well. Congratulations on your new born/fan We will be waiting on your next adventure/project Best
Great information!
@CallMeColtLLC
Ай бұрын
Glad it helped you
Good job
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Great video! Keep them coming!
@CallMeColtLLC
4 ай бұрын
Slow & steady I will
Great video! Going slowly, carefully and marking wires as I went, it took me about 45 minutes using a heat gun, connectors and electrical tape to seal everything neatly. I wish I had seen this video before I bought that clunky, worthless military connector. Thanks!
@CallMeColtLLC
3 ай бұрын
The adapter sucks & I feel bad for the people who spent money on it thinking it was the only option.
Great video👍
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@marcbrown1312
10 ай бұрын
Thank you.. another great video... just wandering where you got the generator cover? Thank you... Marc
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
@@marcbrown1312 I custom made it. Have had one for 5 years. Considering selling them on my store.
@CallMeColtLLC
9 ай бұрын
ebay.us/5ajRAK @marcbrown1312
Would be nice if you had a chart to connect the wires to the correct numbers/ color.
@CallMeColtLLC
6 ай бұрын
You must not have watched the video completely. 8:02
@skitchchristopher9795
4 ай бұрын
The chart is literally in the video.
Thinking of getting a trailer and want to use as much OEM as I can, great video. What about backup lights don’t most states require those on trailers as well?
@CallMeColtLLC
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very easy to change over yet leave most of what is there in place. I have never known a state to require backup lights on a trailer, unless maybe on a commercial truck due to size.
baby
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
Brandy new!
I was thinking about buying an M1101. Applying your method would the trailer brakes work? Lol excuse my ignorance.
@CallMeColtLLC
3 ай бұрын
The brakes are not electric, so they will work or not work depending on if they're functional to begin with.
Where'd you get that generator cover?
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
I had it custom made. Tested one out for almost 5 years now. Thinking about offering them for sale on my store. They won't be cheap but are very good quality. $200 plus tax & shipping. What do you think?
@ericramirez8254
10 ай бұрын
I think it's worth the price. I have an 802 that I keep in the garage because other covers just eventually failed over time. You can make them out of tarp or canvas but unless there's a way to cover the bottom opening under the genset, rodents will always find a way in. @@CallMeColtLLC
@CallMeColtLLC
10 ай бұрын
@@ericramirez8254 I have not had an issue with rodents going inside when using mothballs
@CallMeColtLLC
9 ай бұрын
ebay.us/5ajRAK