Correct wiring for marine trailers?

[ChrisV]

As title stated.

I used regular copper wires when i built the trailer. It’s all falling apart.

What type of wires should I use? I believe I should use Tin coated? Just want to make sure before ordering. Live and learn.

https://www.prowireusa.com/tefzel-wire.html

Also met @Wheeler in Parker for the first time. Super nice dude.

 

[SoCalDave]

Yes, tin or nickle plated wire is what you need.

 

[Racey]

Yes, tin or nickle plated wire is what you need.

And run actual ground wires to every load, not relying on the frame as your 0v

 

[Socalx09]

Robert just used tin coated wire for the Howard trailer. He also loom wrapped the entire length.

 

[ChrisV]

And run actual ground wires to every load, not relying on the frame as your 0v

this is probably it. I've noticed when i dunk the trailer the frame lights is slightly on. I also suck at wiring so i'll try again.

 

[rivermobster]

this is probably it. I've noticed when i dunk the trailer the frame lights is slightly on. I also suck at wiring so i'll try again.

Marine grade heat shrink is your friend.

 

[DarkHorseRacing]

And NO scotchlocks!

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Call Wirecare…… They are my go-to for this crap now. @cyclone sent me there when I was messing with the wiring in GO originally and continue to use them.

 

[rrrr]

Use Ancor marine wire and heat shrink connectors. You'll need to buy a real crimper, like the Greenlee 45500. You'll get too old for boating before you have wiring problems again.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

And get good lights too. The ones I got off the Jungle website ingested water the first dunk and half the LED's don't work anymore. To top it off.... the lights weren't even plugged in!

 

[69hondo]

And get good lights too. The ones I got off the Jungle website ingested water the first dunk and half the LED's don't work anymore. To top it off.... the lights weren't even plugged in!

This is what happen to me too.
LOL where do you get "good" lights now.

 

[DaveH]

the biggest problem is the connections. anymore i find lights that have leads coming off them, not a connector. then splice with glue lined heat shrink

 

[Flying_Lavey]

This is what happen to me too.
LOL where do you get "good" lights now.

I'm not really sure. I was going to try E-trailer though. At least they are more likely to stand behind the products they sell.

 

[ChrisV]

I'm not really sure. I was going to try E-trailer though. At least they are more likely to stand behind the products they sell.

I’ve got mine at etrailer. No problems. Just the installer fuck up.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

I’ve got mine at etrailer. No problems. Just the installer fuck up.

I used “New Wire” when i recently did my trailer. All tinned and fuel/water safe. Used heat shrink crimps with the glue in them so they fully seal as well.