110 volt outlet for trailer behind class A
I pull a cargo trailer with a class A that has a workbench, fans, lights, and air compressor and two small battery charges in it. I'd like to be able to power the trailer with 110 off the generator wh...
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westend wrote:
If you are just doing this to charge batteries in the towed-behind, a more elegant solution might be to use the 12V system of the coach to do it.
An alternative is solar.
Having a hot 120V wire between moving vehicles is a risky business. 20 amps at 120V is significant power, enough to start a fire or cause some damage. I wouldn't do it.
I'm not sure how often I'll use it going down the road. More than likely it will just nice to have the option if I wanted to and get rid of the 2nd cord I have to plug in at the campground. It will be switched inside the RV so it will not be live anytime the generator is running. If it's done right, I don't see it being anymore dangerous than any 110 would be. That's why I want it waterproof and I'll make sure there's no way it could ever drag.
