Project LM 365

porthole · Jan 25, 2018

jesstalkn said:
No Rod they are good. I have been having a bit on my own, it's the only one I know of.
Might be because of my 4 batteries

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Are referring to the truck keeping the batteries up?

If you are, research the Ford charging system and wiring some. I think you find that what is available at the 7 way will not be anywhere what you think it should be. Even with the twin heavy duty alternator option.
For instance, the wire is the minimum gauge required to not burn up

Running a new 10 gauge wire pair directly from the battery or starter lugs would probably get you what you need at the 7-way. But bypass that and use industrial battery connectors to the RV batteries.

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Jan 25, 2018

Good to know Duane thanks.
It's only a problem if we stop for long periods of time along the way. If we keep rolling we don't have a problem. Also on the sunny days the solor helps keep up, but at night not so much.!!

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oldelmer1 · Feb 9, 2018

oldelmer1 said:
Hi Jarrod,

When you replace the tank valve, will you cut the pull cable down? or leave it 10 feet long, when only needing 3 feet?

Thanks,
Tom

Hi Jerrod, just wondering if you ever replaced the valve and if you cut the cable down?

Also, I have a project for you, if you'd like.

I guess because of the length of the cables, my valves dont stay closed unless I push on the handle and hold it for 20 seconds of so.

I cut a board and wedge it between the handle and the outer wall and this keeps the valve closed.

But I was thinking, some kind of a clip that could be mounted behind the bolt head where the pull arm goes into the wall and have this clip on a hing or something so when you push the handle in all the way, the clip would hold the handle in tight.

What do you think?

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Feb 9, 2018

No I havnt got around to fixing the valve yet.
And yes I'm sure I could come up with a clip but who knows when I could get around to it.

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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Feb 25, 2018

I've been slacking lately.

I had to replace the 80amp manual reset breaker that I installed for my Hydraulic system. (Cheap Amazon Breaker) It started tripping all the time especially in this cold California weather. I searched online for a better higher quality 80amp breaker and found it on Del City web sight. Seems to have done the trick...

https://www.delcity.net/store/Del-City-Auto-Reset,-Surface-Mount/p_193071.h_194987

jbeletti · Feb 26, 2018

Wonder if you just got a defective one Jerrod? DelCity seems like a retailer, not a mfr. Their breaker looks the same as the Eaton-Bussman CB181F-80 (link). I got that one from Amazon but never used it myself. We just installed it in Kevin Wolbeck's truck for his dual ViAir compressors.

I need to replace that breaker in my stock. Unsure which one to get. Will probably just do a reorder (link). Thanks for sharing this alternate supply.

richheck · Feb 26, 2018

jbeletti said:
Wonder if you just got a defective one Jerrod? DelCity seems like a retailer, not a mfr. Their breaker looks the same as the Eaton-Bussman CB181F-80 (link). I got that one from Amazon but never used it myself. We just installed it in Kevin Wolbeck's truck for his dual ViAir compressors.

I need to replace that breaker in my stock. Unsure which one to get. Will probably just do a reorder (link). Thanks for sharing this alternate supply.

Jim, I too replaced mine with the same breaker that Jerrod has and am having the same issues, I am planning on replacing mine with the one you mentioned when I get back home.

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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Feb 26, 2018

This is the cheap one I found on Amazon. It is JUNK !!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CZDY4JW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry if I steered any of you wrong.

This one seems to be working better.

https://www.delcity.net/store/Del-City-Auto-Reset,-Surface-Mount/p_193071.h_194987

richheck · Feb 26, 2018

jesstalkn said:
This is the cheap one I found on Amazon. It is JUNK !!!!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CZDY4JW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Sorry if I steered any of you wrong.

This one seems to be working better.

https://www.delcity.net/store/Del-City-Auto-Reset,-Surface-Mount/p_193071.h_194987

Not your fault Jerrod, we all live and learn. Thanks again

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jbeletti · Feb 26, 2018

Good to know Jerrod. The DelCity item looks to be a private labeled Bussman. Good to have choice of source.

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porthole · Feb 26, 2018

Depending on the application, these are my breakers of choice.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Cir...1519693449&sr=1-13&keywords=blue+seas+breaker

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-713...1519693449&sr=1-11&keywords=blue+seas+breaker

Cyclone breakers

travelin2 · Feb 27, 2018

porthole said:
Depending on the application, these are my breakers of choice.

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Cir...1519693449&sr=1-13&keywords=blue+seas+breaker

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In the sub freezing temperatures of this past January traveling south from PA the strain, I believe, from the cold hydraulic fluid “burnt” out the stock 50A breaker. Replacement was with the one above in 60A.

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2psnapod2 · Feb 27, 2018

I was thought LC1 actually recalled the document stating that the 80 amp breaker was to be used. I replaced my 50 amp on a year or so back and it has worked fine ever since.

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Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 13, 2018

Yesterday I noticed the RV tracking off to the right more then normal. Unfortunately we were in bumper to bumper L.A. traffic so I kept rolling to get the heck out of there. When we arrived to our destination I started inspecting and sure enough I'm missing a wet bolt on the rear spring. Going to replace it today but the hole on the hanger is kinda oval and probably needs to be replaced when I get back home

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richheck · Mar 13, 2018

jesstalkn said:
Yesterday I noticed the RV tracking off to the right more then normal. Unfortunately we were in bumper to bumper L.A. traffic so I kept rolling to get the heck out of there. When we arrived to our destination I started inspecting and sure enough I'm missing a wet bolt on the rear spring. Going to replace it today but the hole on the hanger is kinda oval and probably needs to be replaced when I get back home

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So glad you were able to find this before anything major happened. Be safe my friend

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Sniper · Mar 13, 2018

jesstalkn said:
Yesterday I noticed the RV tracking off to the right more then normal. Unfortunately we were in bumper to bumper L.A. traffic so I kept rolling to get the heck out of there. When we arrived to our destination I started inspecting and sure enough I'm missing a wet bolt on the rear spring. Going to replace it today but the hole on the hanger is kinda oval and probably needs to be replaced when I get back home

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Whoa! That's scary. Glad you made it to your destination safe n sound without doing any severe damage.

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Mar 13, 2018

It's fixed now but I think I'll still want to replace the hanger some day soon.

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travelin2 · Mar 13, 2018

Check out what Bob had done to his brackets...
Pictures of repair on #58
https://heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/69297-Axle-Hanger-Falling-off-and-welds-cracking?p=582719

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carl.swoyer · Mar 19, 2018

jesstalkn said:
Yesterday I noticed the RV tracking off to the right more then normal. Unfortunately we were in bumper to bumper L.A. traffic so I kept rolling to get the heck out of there. When we arrived to our destination I started inspecting and sure enough I'm missing a wet bolt on the rear spring. Going to replace it today but the hole on the hanger is kinda oval and probably needs to be replaced when I get back home

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On my 07 Cedar Creek I had a broken leaf spring.
By the time I realized it's condition my frame was bent , twisted and cracked. I had just driven 450 miles from my house to Keywest.
Thank God I always buy the best insurance.
Progressive insurance totalled it and wrote me a check for the original purchase price and repair expenses.

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CarterKraft · Mar 23, 2018

jesstalkn said:
Today's project is going Well
I cut down a band sensor bracket, drilled a hole and bolted the sensor to it with 6-32 × 1/2 cap screw and lock nut.

Now I need to make 3 more

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How did this work out long term?
Are you still happy with it and the Ford trailer TPMS?

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