Camper Trailer Electrics

ABNER · Veteran Member

Camper Trailer Electrics

Kebbin · Guru

Only a licenced Electrician can install 240v legally regardless of the "good electrical mechanical procedures" used.

kezngaz · Senior Member

Q. When buying a brand new Caravan or Camper trailer, do you get an electricians cert similar to the gas one?
Weve never bought new so dont know.
If not, then who knows who installed what?
Kezngaz.

Possum3 · Guru

240volt RV installation in Recreational vehicles. AS/NZ 3112, AS/NZ 61535.1 Int):2001 AS/NZ 3000:2000, 250V 50HZ 20amp.

How it works
A standard set-up includes the power inlet that accepts a 240v cable. This first cable is cut and an ELECTRICAN MUST insert a 16amp circuit breaker or 16amp RCD into the cable BEFORE the cable continues to the rear of the first power point. A second cable then also connects to the rear of the first power point and heads off to the next power point. This continues around the RV. From here you can branch a new line off the original. This is ideal if you need a low and high power point on one wall, or you wish to start a new line on the other side of the RV. The last power point in a line uses the inlet only and the outlet stays available for future use. You can also end the circuit with an external OUTLET for use outside under your awning.
All power points include double pole switches to comply with Recreational Vehicle requirements.
Lights and light switches are now almost always installed as 12V only.
All components must comply to Australian and NZ standards for installation in Recreational vehicles. AS/NZ 3112, AS/NZ 61535.1 Int):2001 AS/NZ 3000:2000, 250V 50HZ 20amp. A maximum of 10 double or 12 single points can be included in a single circuit.

In addition, a 15amp Circuit breaker or 15amp RCD must be included in each electrical circuit. The circuit breakers MUST be fitted by a qualified electrician.
These components are now used by a number of Australia RV manufacturers due to their ease of use.
Each power point requires a recess depth of 32mm. Mounting blocks are available where the power point cannot be recessed as described. The cables have an outer sheath and when placed within walls should allow extra length for removal of the power point in case replacement is required.

Government regulations insist the installation must be done by a qualified electrician.

ABNER · Veteran Member

Thanks Possum 3,

I am aware of the electrical side of thing having worked in the industry for over 20 yrs,

some folks think because you ask a question ie; (kebbin) I just really wanted to know if there was a regulatory agency in W.A. and where to get an installation checked. P.S. I do hold a vehicle repairers certificate for Electrical work in W.A. And I am aware that a licenced Electrican must do the work, on 240v installs.

I have checked the standards you quoted and it tells me what I need to know, thanks Possum3

Thanks for the comments, good and not so good.

Abner

Bob.

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Phil C · Guru

Gday Abner and welcome to the crowd.

As an ex sparky I wired my own stuff. When I had the camper trailer EVERYTHING was TPS through grey conduit. IP 6/7! I did it that way to make sure nothing could go wrong. RCD or RVD a must as you say.

Take care.

PeterD · Guru

ABNER wrote:
Can any knowing people tell me what regulations are required to be met by wiring up a trailer for 240Volt Ac ,
Is there a testing facility for an installation to be certified in Western Australia.
Bob

Bob, in addition to the general AS/NZS 300o you know of there is also AS/NZS 3001:2001 Electrical installationsRelocatable premises (including caravans and tents) and their site installations

If WA is like NSW then the electrical trades are self certifying.

ABNER · Veteran Member

Thanks Peter, my wiring rules book is way out of date, I did most of my work in NSW, only been in W.A. for 11 yrs.

Cheers