akgillette1@comcast.

I bought an Interstate Load Runner covered cargo trailer…. Dimensions are 8.5x16.
I want to put some outlets in it…to charge batteries, run a microwave, some fluorescent lights, and run an air compressor. I am somewhat knowledgeable but….

My question to you. How do I get power into run the trailer assuming the source would be an external outlet, like temp power at a construction site.

My thoughts. An outdoor type receptacle on the outside of the trailer (just like an outside on a house). But, the receptacle would have to have prongs (male). This is because you would be using the female end of the extension cord to plug in. Is this possible, or do I need a ‘male to male’ extension cord?

Then from there, you run the wiring into a small breaker box…like with 4 circuits. Then just run the power around the trailer..

What do you think?

Thank you in advance.

akgillette1@comcast.

And also.....can I put a few batteries in line to run the lights off of when it's not plugged in?

wire_twister

Just what I was thinking, but I would use a piece of SO type cord 25 or 30 feet long hard-wired to the small load center, that way you will always have a cord to plug in.

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threewire

Your profile says your a general contractor, your best bet is to get your electrician to do it for you, they should be able to set you up something safe, effective, and easy to use.

BryanMD

You're on the right trail.
The issue is how much power the GC will let you tap.

Assuming (at best) he'll have the EC put another 2P breaker into his temp power panel for you then you would need to furnish a length of correctly sized wire to run from the panel to your trailer.

At the temp panel YOUR wire would get connected to the breaker.
At your trailer you connect it to your "sub panel" with all interior wiring in the trailer done as you desire/need. No plugs at either end.

OSHA and/or the county may have issues too (gfi etc).
At the next job though you may have to come up with another option.

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