This is our Weekender Trailer.  page 4

The roll out.  Two coats of exterior enamel and trimmed with metal flashing.  The trailer lights were later recessed, LED side maker light installed, and final paint trim will complete the camper

Before wall paper and trim

Interior shots. Notice the microwave, refrigerator, TV and air conditioner.  For safety we installed a CO₂ / smoke detector and fire extinguisher.

Ok here it is. First the disclaimer – By far I am not a professional electrician. I have rudimentary knowledge of electricity and above average wiring skills – enough to get me in trouble sometimes.  However I strive to do things right and safety is a must. If electrical wiring is beyond your skill level, get someone who is both knowledgeable and professional!  I make no claims to the reliability of the above other than it is my own design. You have been warned.

All electrical components and wiring were purchased from Home Depot to facilitate a 120 volt 30 amp hook up (sorry no 12 volt system). I did all the wiring myself (plenty of electrical experience). We carry a small household AC unit, 13” color TV, satellite receiver, microwave and small refrigerator – who said “roughing it” had to be so uncomfortable! I want to be able to hook up our Weekender trailer to a standard 30 amp power outlet – the type commonly found at most campsites. I managed to find all the necessary components at Home Depot.  The main box is a GE model, which priced out about 19.99 (without breakers). I choose two 15 and 20 amp standard breakers for the power distribution – also GE. A 20-foot power cable attached to a travel trailer 30-amp male plug supplies the power (Yes - Home depot does carry them – you have to look for the specific model designated for travel trailers or just ask the person who works the electrical isle). The electrical box out of the box (lousy pun) is set up for 220 power distribution – however – I just want 110 only. Therefore I made a bridge to connect the two halves of the power plates to keep the breakers inline. I added the optional grounding strip.  I also plumbed in a light switch / receptacle combo and two additional plug outlets with weatherproof enclosures.  Another line is routed to an air conditioner receptacle.  

Update: Modified power panel

After several days of thinking, head scratching, and pondering. – I came upon this idea.  I have A GE load center that currently uses three circuits – fourth breaker is a reserve. Wife and decorator wanted to dress it up a little (along with the wall paper and other stuff) so I spayed the cover with Flex Stone to give it a textured feel and re routed the wiring through conduit. But I was wondering if I could get rid of those boxed that I had plumbed at the bottom and move them to the panel itself.  There is enough space to the right side of the panel for the two to fit. So out came the Dremel with a cutting wheel and the sparks began to fly.  This is the result:  The top is a combo light switch and receptacle, the bottom is two receptacles.  I wrapped the electrical contact screws on both units with electrical tape to insure a safe install and grounded both to the grounding strip inside the console.  Power cord comes in from the bottom.  Everything works just fine and looks a whole lot better