In this episode, I'll explain how I chose a 7way trailer wiring system for my Spartan Manor camper and then show you how I installed it: lights, cables, junction boxes, lighting tests, soldering and heat shrink.
It was a pretty big project considering I only want to tow this trailer to my property and leave it there! But I wanted to set it up correctly while everything is accessible and in case my plans change.
Time stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:19 DC vs AC electrics
00:40 trailer wiring systems
01:17 7Way installation decisions
01:35 installation overview
02:19 tail/brake lights
03:26 marker/clearance lights
04:58 electric brakes test
05:19 7way cable and AWG
06:10 installing the 7way cable
07:31 4way cable going aft
08:02 junction boxes and cable glands
09:57 tail/brake light wiring
12:29 rear marker/clearance light wiring
13:36 front marker/clearance light wiring
14:30 electric brake wiring
17:36 light/wiring test with battery
18:12 soldering and heat shrink
19:27 light/wiring test with truck
20:12 Outro
In case it's helpful, here are links to some of the parts I used:
7Way trailer cable with junction box:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1MVB11X'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1MVB11X
4Way trailer cable:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1MVB11X'>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1MVB11X
4Way to 7Way adaptor:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WYXPWP5
Marker Lights:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Tail Lights:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/394593723148
Thanks for watching! And I hope this has helped you figure out if your own trailer needs a 4way or 7way wiring system.