Just starting to put my electrical set up together and was wondering what others were doing to get a good ground connection to the battery? I am building a shelf in the generator compartment for the two GC2 batteries and thinking of using one of the eyelets. Any guidance or shared experience would be appreciated.
Smittybilt Scout Trailer Reviews?
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Silverback07
Adventurer
I ran a separate ground wire. Figured if I was running the power one more wire was not an issue.
McDowra
Observer
That is exactly what I did
MOD3RNFJ
Member
Thanks! Ended up finding something similar at Lowe's. Had to retap some holes, modify slide length and other misc details but it works great.
Silverback07
Adventurer
There already is a ground in the 7 pin. I ran the separate ground (and power) from the battery I mounted on the trailer to the Blue Sea fuse block in the main compartment. All my interior box lights, USB outlets and 12v outlets are wired to it.
Silverback07
Adventurer
Which one from Lowes is that? I had found one previously that I posted up here from Lowes but it appears to be different. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0779MSVJ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That looks great.
Looks really nice!
MOD3RNFJ
Member
Should be this one
https://m.lowes.com/pd/Rev-A-Shelf-14-75-in-W-x-19-in-H-Metal-2-Tier-Pull-Out-Cabinet-Basket/3098649
Whole trailer is actually done, tested out on Friday night. Thirty solid evenings of planning and building, but it works. Gotta get a rear bumper built to offset tongue weight when the water tank is full, but everything worked great. 6 gallon water heater, 12v pump, Dometic fridge freezer, sink, stove, propane BBQ, inverter, dual deep cycle battery, and RV shower. Still some minor items to work on, but we are pretty much there!
Silverback07
Adventurer
Nice! Post some more detailed pics! Love the kitchen slide.
ebrabaek
Adventurer
That looks really good and practical.
MOD3RNFJ
Member
This is looking from the right side at the pump, plumbing etc. The lines coming out toward you are the hot and cold for the shower. Figured the door was the best place. Replaceable if I ever don't like it and it's right by the plumbing. It was tricky getting the hot water heater to fit, but because of how snug it is, it's very secure. Kitchen slide wasn't in at this point. Detail: I bought 36" locking slides as the factory slides would close on me from the two water lines and gas line. Also a couple other photos. Happy to share how/what I did. A lot of the ideas came from pouring over this thread!!
ebrabaek
Adventurer
Is that the 5 pound protank bracket used for the 12 pound tank?
MOD3RNFJ
Member
It's the PowerTank BKT-2288 modified to fit the flame king ysn011. All Amazon. The radius in the PowerTank is for a different tank, so I milled it larger.
