HOW TO: Wiring a Trailer, OVERKILL Edition

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Tired of a sub par wire job on your trailer? Constantly having issues with you lights and brake? curious if there is another way to make a solid connection?

If you like me and hate wiring hack jobs then this video is for you. In this episode I will completely remove all old wiring, install new, cut, splice, solder, heat shrink and cable wrap every square in of this thing to insure no issues down the road.

during this video I used a few tools and electrical components you may need. you can find the links to them here:

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[GrimRZR]

Lots of great ideas. Thanks for taking the time to help some folks

[NickD-mmxg]

I have an 18’ bumper pull I need to rewire. Saw the junction box on line but still didn’t like having to splice wires at the running. Just this morning it dawned on me to use more than one junction box. That soured me to checkout YouTube for trailer wiring again. To my surprise your video was the 2nd video that popped up. The land scraping connectors is genius! This is exactly how I’m going to wire up my trailer! Thanks for post this! I picked up my trailer cheap, all the floor boards have been removed due to rot, I’m going to rewire then install new boards. Will also get new breakaway system and I’ll also be adding the light bar and wheel lights which is also a great idea!

[seanwolert]

This is funny as hell. I’m going over about 25 trailers in my yard and about 80% of what you buy I use myself. May change up a few things on my next build after watching this. Nice work

[alanwismer]

Great video. Thanks for doing "overkill." We can always pick and choose what we use for our trailers. I just bought an 18 foot dual brake axle that needs rewiring. Thanks again!

[jeffb]

I love the way you did these lights. When I do something I want to do it so it last and this will last. I hate trailer wiring troubles. Great video thank you. God Bless

[frederickortiz]

Having issues with my 12ft trailer running lights come off at some point when driving will try your video to do mine.
Nice video by the way

[StarkeyLevi]

Best trailer lights I have found on YouTube! I am all for making a trailer light up like a pro ball stadium.

[josephdonahee]

Keep it. You know you won't be able to replace it with what you sell it for. Especially now you know it's solid.

[RaulSanchez-zdbz]

I started looking around for a kit but didnt see a full kit for my trailer build. Your video was dead on--with links to boot this is great ..TY

[clausnymann]

Beautiful work - and love the creative use of the t-connectors! For your next trailer, you might want to consider not soldering connections that are crimped, as this can - surprisingly! - make the electrical path weaker. (Not the actual crimped and soldered connection, which is pretty much solid - but it can make the wire leading into the crimped/soldered connection more prone to breaking due to recurring vibrations.)

[namzat]

Great video. I have a 40ft 5th wheel project to fully wire and your video is going to be my step by step now. It's exactly how I'd like to do mine, I was just wasn't sure how yet. Thanks.

[pelesky]

Super helpful! Totally rewiring (after painting) my 25’ Searay’s 3 axle trailer. Thanks!

[youcanthide]

AWESOME, absolutely killed it/ This is exactly what I was looking for!!! / "Over-kill" yup that's me lol

[AlMai]

Amazing buddy. One extra tip. If you wanted to overkill and were worried about certain areas like on those T’s where the skinny wire comes in and you said you’ll face it upwards in case water gets in, after you make the connection, fill the void with a dolup of diaelectric grease.

Anywhere where you worry a little bit of water may enter, give it a dab of grease and you’re good for years

[vicpetrishak]

3M Scotchkote FD is a coating that is designed for underground electrical splices . It is expensive but is really worth it . Dap 8889 is an acrylic bath and tub caulk . It works well to secure and weatherproof the pigtail wires to the terminal body .
Excellent Video !

[waltermonical]

Lots of great tips and good ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[gaewing]

I do not see a part number on your two spot lights ?

[robertdahl]

Outstanding sir, excellent workmanship. Love the Flag I salute you. Is that a 67-8 Camaro in the garage??? I'm watching from Australia. Stay safe, we hope Trump gets in in November, Australia is in real financial trouble as America is with the poor leadership and Ungodly despots. Stay safe.

[donaldsocks]

Could you do or tell me specifically how you powered up the relay and switch basically, where did you get your power for your line and load and controlling the switch?

[Oledad]

Love the tips and tricks. Definitely overkill but hard to beat that extra lighting.

I’m looking to paint/coat my deck on my trailer. I’ve seen people use old oil and do that but doesn’t seem like the best option. Any input would be great?