New Trailer: Sequence for preliminary tasks (wiring, etc)?

[marant]

We are awaiting delivery of a new 8.5x18 car hauler which will be converted to a combination car hauler/camping trailer. I intend to do the following, but, without a trailer to look at, am unsure the best sequence to follow. I particularly want to avoid the "OOPS, should have done xxxx first" syndrome.

1. DC wiring for lights, fantastic fan, possible solar panels, deep discharge batteries.
2. AC wiring for plugs, possible ac, tv, fridge, etc.
3. Insulate walls and ceiling with single layer of insulation (no furring strips).
4. Possible installation of subfloor, floor insulation.
5. Central power center for AC and DC protection and connections.
6. Plumbing for propane tank, fridge, hot water, and cooking center.

Any and all suggestions welcome, including things I have neglected to consider.

Thanks

[marant]

Since there have been no responses I guess there is no accepted order to get things done. I think I will:
1. Remove inner plywood walls.
2. Draw lines for all wiring and electrical boxes, power center, etc. Run wiring, install boxes for switches, lights, etc.
3. Install insulation (it will probably be foamboard type).
4. Decide whether to install sub-floor, then remove flooring, install sub-floor and insulation, replace flooring.
5. Install lights, dress wiring into soffets, install soffets.

Right now it is time to start creating the plans for installation of the trailer cabinets and all the rest of the interior.

[warnmar10]

Subfloor?

[marant]

Not yet having the trailer I am not sure, but in some cases it is apparently possible to lift the trailer floor, exposing the frame. If the cross frame pieces are 'c' channel it is possible to put a layer of plywood, properly painted, inside the channel, then insulate on top of it and replace the trailer floor. Will just have to wait and see.

[lrrowe]

Marant,
I will come back later with some comments when I have more time. I have added a subfloor and am doing all I can to keep the wire away from my insulation. I will try and find the link here where many talk about this combination. I do think there are sequences you should follow mainly for ease of work.

I also added a subfloor and ordered the CT such to accocmodate this requirement.

[marant]

IRROWE

Thanks for the information. I went to your thread and read the whole thing. I am pleased that we seem to think alike and plan on the same general improvements. Though mine is a Cargo Craft 8.5x18 car hauler it still had many of the same features as yours, including the same color and axles! Since you are a year ahead of me maybe I can make different mistakes due to your leadership.

Dealer says delivery at the end of the month.

Do you have a build thread?

[lrrowe]

IRROWE

Thanks for the information. I went to your thread and read the whole thing. I am pleased that we seem to think alike and plan on the same general improvements. Though mine is a Cargo Craft 8.5x18 car hauler it still had many of the same features as yours, including the same color and axles! Since you are a year ahead of me maybe I can make different mistakes due to your leadership.

Dealer says delivery at the end of the month.

Do you have a build thread?

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=6 ... blue+ridge

[marant]

A post by Fazeller, a new participant, has a great idea to melt a groove in foam insulation to use running wires. Solves a conundrum I have had and helps decide on a sequence. Not quite sure the best way to hold the heated pipe, though.

Thanks, Fazeller!

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