What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???
This is always a fun thread to watch so I thought I would start one here.
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- Winterizing? How adorable!
Badhabt wrote:
Added some gas and Seafoam to the fuel station and ran the genset...drained the water heater and blew out the water lines...set up two Dry Z Airs inside. Winter coming up in WA...sigh.
You bother with the pink stuff?
I did the same on Sunday. Drained fresh water, grey, water heater, blew out with air added some pink stuff to the traps.....added some pink stuff to the fresh water for the pump....
Did the same for our truck camper too.
We usually freeze its usually just 30 for the morning..... a really cold snap would be 25 degrees.Strabo wrote:
More LED bulbs, rodent repellant bags just in case. Drained fresh water, too hot outside afraid it will algae. Bungeed tire covers so wind won't blow them off.
Bags that repel the vermin or bags (throw paks) of poison?- Added some gas and Seafoam to the fuel station and ran the genset...drained the water heater and blew out the water lines...set up two Dry Z Airs inside. Winter coming up in WA...sigh.
Rambino wrote:
It appears the batteries would block the vent in the tray, unless they are on a platform to allow airflow.
The bottom drain actually lines up with the middle line of the batteries so there is a small gap that would let in air. The stock battery boxes has the drain directly underneath the battery.- Fixed my led lighting that I installed underneath the awning
chipworkz wrote:
Four 6 Volt GC2 Battery Install in new 2017 Triton 2951.
I really wish I would have taken a picture of what the two 12 Volt batteries looked like when I bought the trailer but I was in to big of a rush to pull them out and didn't take a picture. The battery lids just halfway set on top so none of the venting made any difference at all.
These are four GC2 batteries I purchased from Costco and as you will see in the pictures, there is plenty of room and then some for these batteries. The box is built from 1/2 plywood and the bottom tray was a storage bin I bought at Walmart. I cut the bottom off to become the tray. The drain is a standard Black plastic 1 1/2 sink drain pipe. Below is a list of parts I bought on Amazon to make up the battery cables. I also changed out the Battery Cut Off Switch for a 4 position switch instead. I can choose bank 1, bank 2, both, and off. I have new 4 gauge wire running in to the trailer and all cables at the batteries are 2 gauge.
Blue Sea Systems m-Series Battery Switches
2 AWG Premium Extra Flexible Welding Cable 600 VOLT COMBO PACK - BLACK+RED - 10 FEET OF EACH COLOR
Forney 57637 Lug Crimping Tool
Ancor Marine Grade Heavy-duty Lugs
2 sets of 2 Gauge 3/8
6 sets of 2 Gauge 5/16
1 set of 2 Gauge 1/4
1 set of 4 Gauge 3/8
1 set of 4 Gauge 1/4
LASCO FITTINGS INC 1436-015 1-1/2"INSxMIPT MALE ADAPT
M-D Building Products 1033 All-Climate Auto and Marine Weatherstrip -inchAll-inch Strip, 10 Feet, Black
LASCO 03-4313 Black Plastic Tubular 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Inch Flanged Tailpiece
Beginning of building the box.
Painted box inside and out.
Box in place to confirm fitment.
All batteries installed and connected. Cable entries into the box were drilled so the cable was just even with the top edge of the box.
Outside view of lid with vent tube fitting attached.
Inside view of lid with rubber weatherstripping attached.
Completed box with all cable entries sealed with black silicon sealant. Beside the bottom drain and vent tube, the box is air tight.
It appears the batteries would block the vent in the tray, unless they are on a platform to allow airflow.
Mod Edit: Fixed oversized photos- Took it to the local dealer to get some warranty items addressed. Of course, what was supposed to take a day or 2 has turned into a week.
big buford wrote:
10 yo trailer. Broke a leaf spring last trip out. No spare on board, that wont happen again! Have 7 on the way from this company, $212 shipped, usa made by emco.
Springs
Broke one a couple years ago coming back from Sturgis, luckily there was a farm store about 30 miles away and was able to replace it on the side of the road. I went with the same springs you did and upgraded to a Dexter rubber susp and wet bolt kit at the same time.- Four 6 Volt GC2 Battery Install in new 2017 Triton 2951.
I really wish I would have taken a picture of what the two 12 Volt batteries looked like when I bought the trailer but I was in to big of a rush to pull them out and didn't take a picture. The battery lids just halfway set on top so none of the venting made any difference at all.
These are four GC2 batteries I purchased from Costco and as you will see in the pictures, there is plenty of room and then some for these batteries. The box is built from 1/2 plywood and the bottom tray was a storage bin I bought at Walmart. I cut the bottom off to become the tray. The drain is a standard Black plastic 1 1/2 sink drain pipe. Below is a list of parts I bought on Amazon to make up the battery cables. I also changed out the Battery Cut Off Switch for a 4 position switch instead. I can choose bank 1, bank 2, both, and off. I have new 4 gauge wire running in to the trailer and all cables at the batteries are 2 gauge.
Blue Sea Systems m-Series Battery Switches
2 AWG Premium Extra Flexible Welding Cable 600 VOLT COMBO PACK - BLACK+RED - 10 FEET OF EACH COLOR
Forney 57637 Lug Crimping Tool
Ancor Marine Grade Heavy-duty Lugs
2 sets of 2 Gauge 3/8
6 sets of 2 Gauge 5/16
1 set of 2 Gauge 1/4
1 set of 4 Gauge 3/8
1 set of 4 Gauge 1/4
LASCO FITTINGS INC 1436-015 1-1/2"INSxMIPT MALE ADAPT
M-D Building Products 1033 All-Climate Auto and Marine Weatherstrip -inchAll-inch Strip, 10 Feet, Black
LASCO 03-4313 Black Plastic Tubular 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Inch Flanged Tailpiece
Beginning of building the box.
Painted box inside and out.
Box in place to confirm fitment.
All batteries installed and connected. Cable entries into the box were drilled so the cable was just even with the top edge of the box.
Outside view of lid with vent tube fitting attached.
Inside view of lid with rubber weatherstripping attached.
Completed box with all cable entries sealed with black silicon sealant. Beside the bottom drain and vent tube, the box is air tight.
Mod Edit: Fixed oversized photos
