Grounding Project

**grandseahawk** · 02-19-2021, 07:52 PM

I decided to properly ground my RV after I saw the small and loose #12 or #14 screw that is the basis for grounding my rig...

The first pic shows the original factory installed ground screw compared to the 3/8" bolt stainless bolt I replaced it with.
It was a simple project, but you can see the difference in the bolt that replaced the screw. All new parts are stainless steel. I sanded down to bare metal, put it all together with washers and nuts, super tightened it from both sides and then applied rust inhibiting primer and paint.

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**grandseahawk** · 02-19-2021, 07:56 PM

Final attachment with large diameter wire and a lug crimped with no less than 6 tons (from reputable USA sourced seller and USA manufacturer)

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**powerscol** · 02-20-2021, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by grandseahawk

I decided to properly ground my RV after I saw the small and loose #12 or #14 screw that is the basis for grounding my rig...

The first pic shows the original factory installed ground screw compared to the 3/8" bolt stainless bolt I replaced it with.
It was a simple project, but you can see the difference in the bolt that replaced the screw. All new parts are stainless steel. I sanded down to bare metal, put it all together with washers and nuts, super tightened it from both sides and then applied rust inhibiting primer and paint.

Very well done - nice job

**Dick Noble** · 02-20-2021, 09:59 AM

More ground = less problems

**bertschb** · 02-20-2021, 10:02 AM

Very nice. I think I'll do the same. Thanks for sharing pictures!

**No-ladder** · 04-22-2021, 08:14 AM

Well done! poor grounding is the source of more electrical problems than many people realize.
Lee

**jkwilson** · 04-22-2021, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by No-ladder

Well done! poor grounding is the source of more electrical problems than many people realize.
Lee

As someone who keeps 7 trailers and numerous vehicles road worthy, I completely agree. I have fixed boat trailer lights several times for people, and it’s almost always the ground.