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Post by RinTin on Aug 18, 2015 5:43:32 GMT -8
Time to start wiring soon. I'm considering locating the AC load center in my 65 Aloha under the rear bed/gaucho on the street side next to the power inlet. The gaucho lid is split into two pieces and hinged to make it easier to access the storage compartment from the interior of the trailer. I recognize this location is somewhat inconvenient, I can live with that, my question is if this a code compliant (or whatever you'd call it in the RV industry) location. I know that in residential construction, the load center must have unobstructed access, yet in RV's I see them in cabinets, closets etc., clearly obstructed.
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Post by bigbill on Aug 18, 2015 7:49:56 GMT -8
To my knowledge there are no requirements for a vintage trailer. My A/C is controlled by the breaker in the main box.
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Post by RinTin on Aug 18, 2015 9:13:53 GMT -8
Just to clarify, AC = alternating current. Or, my main box, breaker panel, etc.
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Post by vikx on Aug 18, 2015 21:38:25 GMT -8
I think you're fine with the back location. The lids make access pretty easy. I suggest connecting everything before enclosing. It can be a real b*tch to work under the bed like that. Wonder how I know that? LOL.
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Post by SusieQ on Aug 18, 2015 23:05:07 GMT -8
Mine is under my bench. My hubby connected it for me and did a great job. He checked every wire with his meter to make sure I hadn't put any staples or screws through them (uh, yeah, I did but it was taken care of). And he did such a neat job with the wires. Although he was sure I could have done this, and I could have, but he was so much neater and faster than I could have done it. The 12v connection boxes have covers that go over them. He found them for me on Amazon and said this is what they use on the Navy ships. I took this pic before he finished but I'm very grateful and proud of his work. I have lights, fan, and outlets.  [/url] image |
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Post by kirkadie on Aug 19, 2015 3:53:15 GMT -8
Clean and neat, and sadly beyond my rats nest abilities.
Maybe he needs a vacation in SE Ohio?
Beer and BBQ...
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Aug 19, 2015 4:34:27 GMT -8
Wow! SZQ that is most definitely SQUARED AWAY!  How many circutes, plug ins and lights do have going on there girl.. jeepers...(lol) When are we gonna see some more interior pics of the camper? |
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Post by RinTin on Aug 19, 2015 5:33:41 GMT -8
I think you're fine with the back location. The lids make access pretty easy. I suggest connecting everything before enclosing. It can be a real b*tch to work under the bed like that. Wonder how I know that? LOL. Ha, too late. The platform is framed in but that's it. Shouldn't be too bad. 12v will be under the curbside dinette bench. Another consideration is keeping the electrical separated from the water tank and city water inlet, which will be under the street side dinette bench. Seems to me it would be best to avoid water and electricity in the same enclosure if possible. |
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Post by bigbill on Aug 19, 2015 6:07:04 GMT -8
To my knowledge there are no requirements for a vintage trailer. My A/C is controlled by the breaker in the main box. Sorry about that I misread. My breaker box is in the left front box below the dinette seat against the kitchen wall. That was the easiest option since the power port was right there. |
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Post by RinTin on Aug 19, 2015 7:37:05 GMT -8
To my knowledge there are no requirements for a vintage trailer. My A/C is controlled by the breaker in the main box. Sorry about that I misread. My breaker box is in the left front box below the dinette seat against the kitchen wall. That was the easiest option since the power port was right there. Too many acronyms nowadays. |
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How many circutes, plug ins and lights do have going on there girl.. jeepers...(lol) When are we gonna see some more interior pics of the camper?