farside291
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That is strange that Heartland would mount those boxes in different locations. My 2015 BC the box is inside the pin box mount. You can't even see the metal box from the outside without looking in from the rear.
Junction box on pin box
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That is strange that Heartland would mount those boxes in different locations. My 2015 BC the box is inside the pin box mount. You can't even see the metal box from the outside without looking in from the rear.
wdk450
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Getting back to the original replies, pinbox/truck 5th wheel hitch height settings should be first dictated by adjusting for level ride of the trailer and 2 trailer axles. Hopefully that will give you the 5th wheel trailer overhang to truck bed clearance you need. Having the trailer NOT riding level will cause overloading on one of the trailer axles, along with extra tire and suspension wear.
NHCelt
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To the op....so you feel better, it happened to me too. I knew I had to move it, but waited too long. I now have a nice conversation piece on the plastic side rail top in my new truck.
Heartland isn't thinking this one through. I moved mine up into the pin box mounted to the wood floor and added a cable clamp at the original mounting location. Box is still a little squished, but I was on the road and didn't feel like getting into a major project. Hey, it's a junction box that nobody will ever see....
Heartland isn't thinking this one through. I moved mine up into the pin box mounted to the wood floor and added a cable clamp at the original mounting location. Box is still a little squished, but I was on the road and didn't feel like getting into a major project. Hey, it's a junction box that nobody will ever see....
Be s good time to upgrade to a better junction box too
I changed mine out with this one
Bargman 787535 7-Way Junction Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083EQAYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7Nx2OWHdtUSNh
I marked all the wiring before unraveling the factory mess, added ring adapters, very happy with the way it turned out
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I have everything in your pic but the pigtail, where did you find it?
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pjones1969
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Amazon
Bargman 54006-052 Coiled 7-Way Molded Trailer Connector, 12', 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CKL7WES/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_FcRWe5afTaefC
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TxRoadWarrior362
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You can move it to where ever you want.!!!
I've been making these 7-way Boxs with coiled cord and light switch for a lot of our fellow RV's over the last year. It seems to be on mostly Big Horns & Landmarks and haven't had any issues yet. Not sure what Pinbox is on the Big Country.
You can mount them high as possible in the pinbox and hopefully resolve your issue.
Hello Jess-
Small world. I met a nice couple that have their 5er stored two spots down from mine. Pat and Elaine (Possum51) were very proud of the new 7 way, breakaway, and cord holder you recently installed for them at a rally. I was impressed by your workmanship, and the hazard switch was a great addition! I want the same setup for my RW 362. Do you charge for mobile service? Lol. Can you put me on the list to purchase the setup please.
Tim
Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Hi Tim
I met Pat and Elaine last month, wonderful people. I can make you up a box next week when we get back home.
PM me your info
Jerrod
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I met Pat and Elaine last month, wonderful people. I can make you up a box next week when we get back home.
PM me your info
Jerrod
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BigGuy82
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Be s good time to upgrade to a better junction box too
I changed mine out with this one
Bargman 787535 7-Way Junction Box https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083EQAYU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7Nx2OWHdtUSNh
I marked all the wiring before unraveling the factory mess, added ring adapters, very happy with the way it turned out
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I used a 10 way junction box by Pollack available from eTrailer:
https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Pollak/PK52248.html
You won’t need the 10 posts but the longer box gives you more room to work in. Take pictures of the factory mess before starting.
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TxRoadWarrior362
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Good morning Jerrod, and Happy Thanksgiving.
Got my RW back from the dealer yesterday. Installing my new "Jerrod Made" 7 way today. What are you using for a break away cord? I think you use some kind of coil cord for it as well??
Tim
Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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Yes get the 6' coiled lanyard from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J...away+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41TmLy70KSL&ref=plSrch
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J...away+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41TmLy70KSL&ref=plSrch
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TxRoadWarrior362
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Thank you.
I like that coiled pigtail . . .
I should have gotten one of those when I fixed mine after ripping it out.
Even though it is now 10-inches shorter, I still run a bungee cord across the bed of the truck and run the pigtail under it to keep it from dropping low enough to catch on the hitch.
Eventually I plan on getting a trailer plug mounted in the bed of the truck, which should eliminate this issue.
Or maybe I should just buy one of Jerrod's Infamous Junction Boxes!
I had the same issue and damage on my truck and junction box.
I took the box and reversed it so it would be on the inside. That solved my problem.
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JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
I think I paid $10 for mine at Camping World.
TxRoadWarrior362
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Ok. Junction box wiring back to trailer..... How do I know which wires go where on my new "Jerrod Made" junction box? Do I need to test each wire coming from the trailer to determine what it operates?
Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn
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You can call me now or tomorrow and I'll make it easy for you
My number is on that sheet in the box
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My number is on that sheet in the box
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TxRoadWarrior362
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thanks Jerrod. Will do.
