I appreciate the video man. Saved me from having to figure it all out on my own. I used the same 7 pin plug u listed and luckily, mine has led taillights. Worked out great!
Your videos are getting better and better. I have been thinking on how to do this for a long long time. Obviously, I was over thinking it. Suggestion for a video, how to connect a DRASH generator to Mains power of a home.
Thank you for noticing & the feedback! I have been trying to make the videos edited better. I've invested in new equipment as well. This video, I don't have a microphone, so my audio was not great. Hope to raise some funds soon on that! As far as hooking up a DRASH to home... I don't have one, but I do know it's a 3 phase only. That is an issue. You can't really use it on 240v single phase service. It gets a little complicated. There are transformers and things you can get, but it gets expensive. Maybe one day, if I get a DRASH, I will go over it. Same would apply to the larger MEP 804B and up generators. 240 volt 3 phase on a single leg is not the same as a 240 volt single phase.
If some anyone needs more explanation then this then we have an issue, you explain everything so well. Congratulations on your new born/fan We will be waiting on your next adventure/project Best
Great video! Going slowly, carefully and marking wires as I went, it took me about 45 minutes using a heat gun, connectors and electrical tape to seal everything neatly. I wish I had seen this video before I bought that clunky, worthless military connector. Thanks!
Thinking of getting a trailer and want to use as much OEM as I can, great video. What about backup lights don’t most states require those on trailers as well?
Thank you! Very easy to change over yet leave most of what is there in place. I have never known a state to require backup lights on a trailer, unless maybe on a commercial truck due to size.
Thanks for making an instructional even an old grunt like me could follow. I am going to be picking up a MEP803A on a trailer in a week and was stressing about getting it from Alabama to Texas. The video wasn't too long and was very informative, the pace was good as well. Question about the black out lights, will they still work with this conversion?
I'm a grunt & know how we work, so I bring it to our level. :) No, the blackout lights are left unconnected at the area where you make the new connections up front. I don't know the numbers, but if you needed them to work, you could make a separate harness for them & tie into the wires for them.
Honestly, I'm not sure. I had forgotten that the M1101 & M1102 trailers have side & center lights & should have covered this. I don't have one on hand to make a follow up video, but when I do, I will.
When doing this is an M1101 or M1102 trailer is 8’ of wire enough? Also does the plug side of the harness use the “male” military packard connectors? I’m thinking I can just go ahead and terminate a harness and then when I get one of these from govplanet I can quickly swap to a 12v harness….
I don't recall to be honest. I shared a link in the description to what I used as I knew it was long enough. You can cut & crimp the proper cables in just a few minuets off the harness at the GovPlanet yard if you wanted, that's what I'd do.
@@CallMeColtLLC thanks Colt! I just got my trailer home a few weeks ago. Just a heads up I noticed the 12v bulbs I swapped in were melting my lenses. Might be something to check out…
@@DeepwoodGarage I've never had or heard of that issue. Did you use the ones I shared in the links? Sure you don't have a short in your light can putting more than 12v to the bulb? Sure the mount hasn't shifted in the can and put the bulb against the lenses?
@@CallMeColtLLC the bulb was too close to the lens. I’m not sure if it was touching or not but it was close enough that it started to melt it. Just something to keep on your radar. I decided to swap in LED taillights after that.
I had it custom made. Tested one out for almost 5 years now. Thinking about offering them for sale on my store. They won't be cheap but are very good quality. $200 plus tax & shipping. What do you think?
I think it's worth the price. I have an 802 that I keep in the garage because other covers just eventually failed over time. You can make them out of tarp or canvas but unless there's a way to cover the bottom opening under the genset, rodents will always find a way in. @@CallMeColtLLC
Bro…you just saved me $200 and I appreciate you. Great video. Thanks
Glad the video helped and saved you some money for more important stuff. 👍
I appreciate the video man. Saved me from having to figure it all out on my own. I used the same 7 pin plug u listed and luckily, mine has led taillights. Worked out great!
Great to hear!
I dont even have a trailer and watched the video, Its really good.
Wish i had one tho.
You should get one! You'll know how to change it over. 😎
Gave me all the confidence i need to tackle my similarly wired m416 trailer, thanks!
Good luck, should be easy. 😎
Your videos are getting better and better. I have been thinking on how to do this for a long long time. Obviously, I was over thinking it. Suggestion for a video, how to connect a DRASH generator to Mains power of a home.
Thank you for noticing & the feedback! I have been trying to make the videos edited better. I've invested in new equipment as well. This video, I don't have a microphone, so my audio was not great. Hope to raise some funds soon on that! As far as hooking up a DRASH to home... I don't have one, but I do know it's a 3 phase only. That is an issue. You can't really use it on 240v single phase service. It gets a little complicated. There are transformers and things you can get, but it gets expensive. Maybe one day, if I get a DRASH, I will go over it. Same would apply to the larger MEP 804B and up generators. 240 volt 3 phase on a single leg is not the same as a 240 volt single phase.
Thank you sooo much for this fantastic information! Hats off
Video turned out a bit longer than I wanted, but I think it covers everything needed. I'm not sure I missed anything.
If some anyone needs more explanation then this then we have an issue, you explain everything so well. Congratulations on your new born/fan
We will be waiting on your next adventure/project
Best
Thanks for making this video! It was a big help ! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Glad it helped!
Great video! Going slowly, carefully and marking wires as I went, it took me about 45 minutes using a heat gun, connectors and electrical tape to seal everything neatly. I wish I had seen this video before I bought that clunky, worthless military connector. Thanks!
The adapter sucks & I feel bad for the people who spent money on it thinking it was the only option.
Good job
Thank you!
Great video! Keep them coming!
Slow & steady I will
Thinking of getting a trailer and want to use as much OEM as I can, great video. What about backup lights don’t most states require those on trailers as well?
Thank you! Very easy to change over yet leave most of what is there in place. I have never known a state to require backup lights on a trailer, unless maybe on a commercial truck due to size.
Would be nice if you had a chart to connect the wires to the correct numbers/ color.
You must not have watched the video completely. 8:02
The chart is literally in the video.
Great information!
Glad it helped you
Great video👍
Thank you!
Thank you.. another great video... just wandering where you got the generator cover?
Thank you...
Marc
@@marcbrown1312 I custom made it. Have had one for 5 years. Considering selling them on my store.
ebay.us/5ajRAK @marcbrown1312
Thanks for making an instructional even an old grunt like me could follow. I am going to be picking up a MEP803A on a trailer in a week and was stressing about getting it from Alabama to Texas. The video wasn't too long and was very informative, the pace was good as well. Question about the black out lights, will they still work with this conversion?
I'm a grunt & know how we work, so I bring it to our level. :) No, the blackout lights are left unconnected at the area where you make the new connections up front. I don't know the numbers, but if you needed them to work, you could make a separate harness for them & tie into the wires for them.
I was thinking about buying an M1101. Applying your method would the trailer brakes work? Lol excuse my ignorance.
The brakes are not electric, so they will work or not work depending on if they're functional to begin with.
What bulbs are used in the side markers
Honestly, I'm not sure. I had forgotten that the M1101 & M1102 trailers have side & center lights & should have covered this. I don't have one on hand to make a follow up video, but when I do, I will.
When doing this is an M1101 or M1102 trailer is 8’ of wire enough? Also does the plug side of the harness use the “male” military packard connectors? I’m thinking I can just go ahead and terminate a harness and then when I get one of these from govplanet I can quickly swap to a 12v harness….
I don't recall to be honest. I shared a link in the description to what I used as I knew it was long enough. You can cut & crimp the proper cables in just a few minuets off the harness at the GovPlanet yard if you wanted, that's what I'd do.
@@CallMeColtLLC thanks Colt! I just got my trailer home a few weeks ago. Just a heads up I noticed the 12v bulbs I swapped in were melting my lenses. Might be something to check out…
@@DeepwoodGarage I've never had or heard of that issue. Did you use the ones I shared in the links? Sure you don't have a short in your light can putting more than 12v to the bulb? Sure the mount hasn't shifted in the can and put the bulb against the lenses?
@@CallMeColtLLC the bulb was too close to the lens. I’m not sure if it was touching or not but it was close enough that it started to melt it. Just something to keep on your radar. I decided to swap in LED taillights after that.
@@CallMeColtLLC I’ve got a video on my page about it.
Where'd you get that generator cover?
I had it custom made. Tested one out for almost 5 years now. Thinking about offering them for sale on my store. They won't be cheap but are very good quality. $200 plus tax & shipping. What do you think?
I think it's worth the price. I have an 802 that I keep in the garage because other covers just eventually failed over time. You can make them out of tarp or canvas but unless there's a way to cover the bottom opening under the genset, rodents will always find a way in. @@CallMeColtLLC
@@ericramirez8254 I have not had an issue with rodents going inside when using mothballs
ebay.us/5ajRAK
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Brandy new!