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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:10 pm

I will run a charger for battery off of shore/ generator power. Is there an automatic transfer switch that will switch from solar charge to shore charge?


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Wed Sep 15, 2021 8:14 pm

Mounted gray tank today and cut hole for water heater and one of my compartment doors. I went with a Furrion on demand so it slides through wall like a normal 6 gallon rv wh. The compartment doors are the 24x30 and will be pass through under bed at front of trailer.


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Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Mon Oct 11, 2021 6:28 pm

Haven’t posted in a while. I’ve purchased more parts for my build and cut about all the holes. The door is temporarily installed and today I installed one window and a compartment door. I have a shower sitting there along with a 12v fridge and my water pump.
My 110v mini split also showed up.
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Re: Our build plan

Postby flboy » Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:21 pm

Good to hear. Any Pics of Progress?
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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:03 am

I don’t guess I’ve taken any. The only ones I have are what the dealer sent me when trailer was finished.


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Thu Oct 28, 2021 2:13 pm

I haven’t gotten much done in trailer....
What’s the general consensus on how to mount my ac compressor for my mini split on my trailer tongue? Should I use u bolts or weld mounting bars on?


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Re: Our build plan

Postby flboy » Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:27 pm

If you have the Welder and know how to use it, I think that would be ideal.

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YouTube Video of Finished 6x12 Trailer:
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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Thu Oct 28, 2021 9:46 pm

Ok. I put in a frame for maxair fan today and I installed the fan. I also ordered my awning, switches and lights.


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Dec 21, 2021 12:43 pm

It’s been awhile since I posted. I’ve put the shower inside and hope to pick up a few pieces to plumb it today.

I’m still considering my electrical system. I think I’m going to completely hold off on solar for now. We will almost always carry a generator or be somewhere we can plug in. I would still like a lithium battery though because it’s lighter for one thing. So my question is...
How do I charge it? Should I buy a smart lithium charger that I plug into a 110v outlet or use some type of 12v/110v rv panel with lithium charger built in? I may add solar and solar charger along with an inverter in the future...


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:05 pm

I’m still contemplating my electrical. Can somebody give me some guidance?
I installed plumbing to gray tank today and put shower in place. I built part of the back wall and fastened shower to it. It’s coming along!


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:07 pm

On the electrical I want the battery to power most things. I need to know how to charge that battery and also what distribution panels to get. Is an all in one like an rv has the best way to go or should I use separate distribution panels and a charger plugged into 120 outlet that keeps battery charged?


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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:09 pm

If I do that I will basically have two complete separate electrical systems. One will be 120 and power only some outlets, microwave and mini split. The 12v will power lights, pump, refrigerator, and awning.


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Re: Our build plan

Postby flboy » Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:07 am

I prefer separate panels and etc.. instead of "all in one" types basically for the ability to customize and facilitate easier repairs when that day comes... that said, if you have very little electrical capabilities, the all in one like in RVs will take alot of the design effort out of the picture.

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Re: Our build plan

Postby Gulfcoast » Wed Jan 19, 2022 12:21 am

I've like simple things and have wired my 6x12 trailer as simple as it can get.

I started with a small fuse block that does everything I need on 12-volts. I do have a separate 120v circuit to run a window a/c and maybe charge my lithium batteries. I'm installing 400-watts of solar too.

Here's my simple 12-volt fuse block that works for me:

https://www.amazon.com/Indicator-Damp-P ... 63&sr=1-10
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Re: Our build plan

Postby nsfr1206 » Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:22 am

Thanks for the feedback. So I should do two completely separate systems and the only thing connecting them would be one of these plugged into 120v to charge my battery? This assumes I am using a deep cycle battery rather than lithium…

Powermax 110 Volt to 12 Volt DC Power Supply Converter Charger for Rv Pm3-55 (55 Amp) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8MC440/re ... 0X9Z3Z4TCQ


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