theresa
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from Northern Maine ~ Proud new owner of Lola, a 1960 Shasta Airflyte and Pearl, a 1962 Mobile Scout
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Post by theresa on Nov 28, 2016 18:59:24 GMT -8
I'm looking at this set-up from Amazon, and in addition I'll need to buy lots of connectors, colored wire of the correct gauge for the intended purpose.... anything else I'm forgetting? What do I use to ground to the frame? I know this has been covered several times, and I've read all of the threads, but it's still very confusing to me. Link to Amazon Cord4 foot is pretty short. You'll end up mounting it on the tongue. I bought 6 feet and with a few wraps around the frame for slack, it sits just in front of the body ok, I'm still shopping and I think they offer the same thing in a 6'. I add that to my notes. Thanks for your reply. |
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Post by danrhodes on Nov 28, 2016 19:06:29 GMT -8
4 foot is pretty short. You'll end up mounting it on the tongue. I bought 6 feet and with a few wraps around the frame for slack, it sits just in front of the body ok, I'm still shopping and I think they offer the same thing in a 6'. I add that to my notes. Thanks for your reply. Btw, they usually include the box in the length. |
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Post by vikx on Nov 28, 2016 21:37:14 GMT -8
I ALWAYS go with an 8 foot cord. That allows plenty of extra cord for adjustment if the vehicle has a spare tire, a hitch extension, etc. The clamp underneath near the J box is easy to loosen and loop the cord. The linked J box is fine, I just like mine better. I did work on a Land Commander with a 6 foot cord and it had pulled loose when towing because the cord was so short. Drill a 1/4" hole in the frame and bolt thru, then connect your grounds. I use 14ga. wire for most applications; 8 is better for battery main wires. theresa, PM me and I can give you more info on where to find things and what to buy. |
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191ronnie
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Post by 191ronnie on Dec 16, 2016 16:00:16 GMT -8
This is one of the best threads I've seen for wiring questions and answers in language that I can understand! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and photos. I'm a little hesitant to reuse old wiring when I've had to take so much of the trailer apart. I figure I may as well re-wire my trailer as there were so many splices and "add-ins" it was hard to figure out what was what.
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Post by vikx on Dec 16, 2016 22:00:08 GMT -8
We are here if you have questions, Ronnie.
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Post by 191ronnie on Dec 17, 2016 6:34:17 GMT -8
Thanks--that's what's great about this forum...
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mel
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Post by mel on Dec 21, 2016 5:40:02 GMT -8
Would there be any reason for me to have 7 way since im not planning on having a battery or brakes??
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I just honestly dont know the answer....
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Ten
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Post by Ten on Dec 21, 2016 6:51:24 GMT -8
In my opinion only,....
I would wire up with the seven-way plug to the junction box anyway, for two reasons. One, tow vehicles with factory packages will have the seven-way plug installed. Tow vehicles tend to change often, more so than the camper. You can use an adaptor for a four-way plug, but it's one more connection that can give you problems.
Two, thinking ahead for future alterations, if you ever decided to add a battery/12-volt system, it would be much simpler to add into an already existing junction box than to reinstall later on.
The direct answer is no, it would not be necessary to have the seven-way, tow lighting only requires four wires.
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Post by vikx on Dec 21, 2016 21:22:06 GMT -8
I agree with Ten. Best to go with the 7 way. Easier upgrades, sturdier connections and will plug into almost all modern tow equipped vehicles...
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