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Re: 7 pin plug amperage rating?
Thanks for the reply. Actually the 8ga fit into the Grote connector just fine. I terminated the wires onto a ring terminal, then attached the ring terminal to the screw terminals on the Grote 7 pin connector. (All connections) I find the chances of the magic smoke being let out fairly remote as the 7 pin at the front of the truck box for the slide in camper is wired to industry standard other than the beefy power connection and well as pin 2 for the trailer brakes. The 8ga will minimize voltage drop to the 7 pin at higher amperage. I will utilize pin 2 for a set of auxiliary lights on the back of the camper that are controlled by a switch in the cab. A lot of extremely heavy modifications will need to be performed to the truck before that plug ever sees a trailer brake. The plug on the rear of the truck however, has not been modified and is as it came from the factory. I am familiar with the Anderson SB50. I'm using that as power connections for the house batteries in the camper as well as my electric trolling motor and battery (I connect my trolling motor battery to my camper using the SB50 to charge the battery with the camper solar panel)590Views0likes0Comments7 pin plug amperage rating?
How many amps can a guy shove through a 7 pin connector before things start to melt? This question isn't to be confused with how many amps can the stock truck circuit supply. I am adding a 7 pin plug to the front of the truck bed. Connected to pin 1 will be an 8ga ground wire. Connected to pin 4 will be an 8ga +12V wire connected to the battery under the hood through a continuous duty solenoid. The solenoid will be controlled by one of the auxiliary switches set as ignition on. Intended purpose is to charge the slide in camper battery with the solenoid providing the isolation that isn't present with the factory 7 pin 12V charging circuit. A secondary thought is powering a small winch which is the reasoning behind the 8ga wire and my question on how many amps a plug will handle.Solved885Views0likes3CommentsRe: Flat towing with your truck camper
I flat tow a Suzuki Vitara 2 door soft top without any brake system behind my truck and camper. In Canada I am legally permitted to tow up to 1400KG (3086 pounds) without brakes on the towed vehicle (trailer) There are rules however on how much the tow vehicle must weight vs. towed vehicle weight. Check how much your jeep weighs and your local laws as to what the trailer weight can be before you must have brakes.1.5KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Laminated Fiberglass Walls
Thanks for the replies, I'll be using a 2004 dodge 3500 diesel single rear wheel long bed to haul the camper with. I currently have a 2002 Adventurer 100WSB The walls are about 3/4" thick with a bit of fibreglass bat stuffed in the middle. Single pane windows. I'm thinking ~anything~ will be a step up in the insulation department. I have had ice form on the inside corners of the camper before.... Its been a bit of a struggle keeping the water out from the day I got it in 2010. However, it has served me well and taken the abuse I have thrown at it. I don't typically stay in camp sites. Pretty much all locations I have taken the camper has involved several Km of logging road. Even stuffed it down a short 1km quad trail once....1.4KViews0likes0CommentsLaminated Fiberglass Walls
Looking at purchasing a new camper. Looking for experiences with the Adventurer 901SB / Arctic Fox 865 I like the 2" R13 insulation of the Adventurer, I dislike the layout and storage. I like the layout and storage of the Arctic Fox but would like there to be something more than the R7? insulation.... (actually, they don't specify what the wall insulation is. Just that it is 5" thick at the crown) What has been everyone's experiences with the laminated aluminum framed walls with either of these campers? How has the build quality been? Have they solved the problem of laminated wall campers coming apart like a cheap watch at the slightest hint of moisture?4.7KViews0likes15Comments
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