Install advice

I don’t do a lot of installs these days for two reasons. First, there aren’t many of our systems in Texas compared to other parts of the country. Second, I charge a premium when I do. My time is usually better spent building systems than installing them.

But here’s one installation tip that has served me well.

When running wire to the rear of a trailer, whether it’s a ramp door or barn doors, I almost always run a jacketed two-conductor cable.

One conductor is used for the rear door switch, and the second is used for the rear running lights. Since the switch mounts directly to the trailer, the trailer itself provides the ground, so there’s no need to run a separate ground wire.

The jacketed cable also does a much better job of protecting the wires from abrasion, moisture, and everything else they encounter over the years.

It’s a simple thing that saves time, reduces the amount of wire you have to run, and makes for a cleaner, more reliable installation.