Trailer wiring

[speedracer170]

Looking at wiring up 120v in my new trailer, what would be the best option? I'm only looking at running an A/C or heater, microwave (not at the same time as the a/c and heater), tv/dvd setup, and maybe small stuff. Was looking at doing a 30A shore power inlet into a breaker box inside the trailer and maybe two plugs in the front and at least one in the very back in the cargo area.

[JazMan]

Sounds like a good plan, I would do a few more outlets, 2 front, 2 middle and 2 toward the back. That way you always have a outlet close at hand !!!

[speedracer170]

Can I just run one 20 amp breaker for a plug in the very front and then one in the very back, then run a 15 amp breaker for the outher four outlets or how would that need to work? Also is there a special ground you have to do since this is a trailer?

[JazMan]

If it was me I would wire up a Disconnect with a 30 amp, that feeds the rest of the breakers, 20 amps ( or whatever would be needed ) for the Air Conditioner / Heater and then 15 amp breakers for the outlets and lights. Wiring would be the same as for any outdoor location, 3 wire, green for ground, should have Ground Fault Breakers using conduit to run the wiring. All wiring to be kept separate from the low voltage ( 12 Volt ) wiring.

[Lucky13]

Can I just run one 20 amp breaker for a plug in the very front and then one in the very back, then run a 15 amp breaker for the outher four outlets or how would that need to work? Also is there a special ground you have to do since this is a trailer?

Jeff has the right idea. Have you also considered lighting?
I'd be skeptical of GFI breakers/outlets. If the ground isn't up to standard, no power.
I've wired a similar setup for a friends hot water heater. You can get a box, breakers, wiring and outlets from the usual (Homo Depot, Louwies) .
I can help if you'd like but we all know my mechanic skills.

[kz2zx]

I can help if you'd like but we all know my mechanic skills.

Good thing you don't work on jets, huh?

[Lucky13]

I can help if you'd like but we all know my mechanic skills.

Good thing you don't work on jets, huh?

Yup, good thing.
I take it you don't know my day job, Dave.
Or you're just being cheeky like everyone else.

[JazMan]

I can help if you'd like but we all know my mechanic skills.

Good thing you don't work on jets, huh?

Yup, good thing.
I take it you don't know my day job, Dave.
Or you're just being cheeky like everyone else.

This is the Arroyo Forum, of course he is being cheeky, it is a requirement around here !!!! Anyhow who cares about your day job, we all love you for your night job !!!!

[mesches]

we all love you for your night job !!!!

Does that involve being "cheeky" too?