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Old Dec 7, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Getting electrical to the trailer

Hey guys I know its possible, but what are some of your ways of getting electicity into your trailer? I have a 20 foot enclosed. Any Ideas?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Ive never done a trailer but i did a boat once. Bought a 30 amp shore power recetacle and cut a hole in the fiberglass to mount it. Then just wire it like you would a house. Because i was doing a boat i enclosed everything in conduit and used GFI recepticles. Worked great. You could probably use the decorative conduit stuff from home depot and put all the wiring on the wall. Don't seem like you would need much in a 20 footer.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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"Get" electricity how? 12v? 120v? "Shore" wired? 30amp? 5amp? Self contained?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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I guess it would be from an extention cord from the house. Id like to plug the trailer in on the front and have a few lights and an outlet or two for a radio or something. Then if I get a generator down the line, it would be self contained...Right? I was just hoping someone had done this and could show me pictures.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Start with something like this, then wire according to your needs.
 
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