What did you do to your Toy Hauler today???

[Rich_Panganiban]

This is always a fun thread to watch so I thought I would start one here.

[chipworkz]

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.

[eDUBz]

Fixed my led lighting that I installed underneath the awning

[Rambino]

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, Bl...

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

[Wizbangdoodle]

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.

[tinner12002]

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.

[chipworkz]

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, Bl...

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

[Rambino]

Replaced the city water inlet/valve. Split along mold seam where interior plumbing attaches. Water line/hose to water inlet too short. Replaced with PEX pipe and fittings. New city valve seeps under pump pressure. Replaced valve again. Still seeping. Going to install ball valve in new PEX plumbing to eliminate seepage. Easier than replacing the entire fresh fill, city inlet, vent assembly.

[Strabo]

Still looking at ours in the street....Days left to get ready are counting down. Had to rebuild a dresser today with glue and nail gun.

Fixed it.

[joebedford]

RUFFSTUFF wrote:
Yeah, but they are stout ones so...

Yeah, I did more investigation: they're 60lbs and G-rated. Pretty good for a ST tire.

My E-rated LT tires are 65lbs.

[coolbreeze01]

Ran the generator and pumped gas back into itself, just to make sure the pump is still working.

[RUFFSTUFF]

joebedford wrote:

RUFFSTUFF wrote:
Got 7 tires for the TH. These should work a lot better. Went from Freestar F-108 235-80/16 to Hartland All-Steel 235-85/16.

Those are ST tires. Good luck.

Yeah, but they are stout ones so...

[tinner12002]

Winterized both of mine too.

[Strabo]

Time to clean the inside, Vets Day Camp is 1 week away. Rhino needs cleaning too from last weekend's trip to the sierra's.

[joebedford]

Getting ready for the 2017 season:

- lubed the suspension
- lubed the bearings
- checked the brakes and repaired the wiring that was causing the rear two brakes not to work

[joebedford]

RUFFSTUFF wrote:
Got 7 tires for the TH. These should work a lot better. Went from Freestar F-108 235-80/16 to Hartland All-Steel 235-85/16.

Those are ST tires. Good luck.