Wire Nuts (factory) vs splice
We just picked up a new Class C (see sig). Out of the half doz TT's we used to have and now this C, the wiring for the tanks always seems half done from the factory. The small wires are connected wi...
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I spent a weekend helping a friend rewire his Airstream Land Yacht. All the tail light wiring had wire nuts. Only half the lights worked. I used a waterproof splice to fix all the connections. But the more we looked around his camper, the more we found.
Wire nuts should NOT be used on DC wiring on a moving vehicle. Sooner or later, they'll become an issue.
I chose to replace all the ones I can find on my rig, at my convenience, while at home, rather than on the side of the road, or some remote campsite.
Here are the terminals I use: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Waterproof-Electrical-Terminals-Automotive/dp/B075TYSD26/
And here's one of the crimpers I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069TRKJ0/
My other crimper is an Amphenol Model 59250. These cost over $1K new. I use these in the aerospace industry. I bought a couple of used ones on eBay for $100-$150. For the average person, these would be overkill.
You can be proactive, or reactive. You decide what's right for you.
Wire nuts should NOT be used on DC wiring on a moving vehicle. Sooner or later, they'll become an issue.
I chose to replace all the ones I can find on my rig, at my convenience, while at home, rather than on the side of the road, or some remote campsite.
Here are the terminals I use: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Waterproof-Electrical-Terminals-Automotive/dp/B075TYSD26/
And here's one of the crimpers I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0069TRKJ0/
My other crimper is an Amphenol Model 59250. These cost over $1K new. I use these in the aerospace industry. I bought a couple of used ones on eBay for $100-$150. For the average person, these would be overkill.
You can be proactive, or reactive. You decide what's right for you.
