What did you get for your Motorhome today?

[PeterH-350LE]

4 new Teleflex gauges for $20.-

[Isuzusweet]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

4 new Teleflex gauges for $20.-

How? and where?

Cheers
Tony

[Keyair]

I saw those Peter! Nice steal!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Keyair

I saw those Peter! Nice steal!

Steve, can you tell me what gauge wire that Amp meter may need? Can i just feed into the ignition 12v circuit or do I need some dedicated heavier gauge wire running directly to the alt ( or center post of isolator)?

[Keyair]

Electrickery my weakest suit... I can't help ya with that one!

[PeterH-350LE]

found this:
In general, an ammeter needs to be installed between the device providing electricity and the device(s) using electricity. This kind of connection, where you break the wire and install the meter across the break, is called a "series" connection. In an automobile, the ammeter should be installed in the smaller of the two positive (usually red) battery cables, the one that runs from the positive battery terminal to the alternator charging terminal (and also to rest of the non-starter electrical loads). Here is a simple drawing: B+ ------(\)---------- A+ ---------- ACC


ST Where: (\) = The Ammeter
B+ = Positive Battery Terminal
A+ = Alternator Charging Terminal
ST = Starter (large cable)
ACC = To vehicle Accessories (small cable) i.e., ignition, lights, etc.
------ = smaller (typically 10 gauge) red wire
= larger battery/starter cable (typically 4 gauge or larger) Notes:

• Do not install the ammeter in the large cable that goes to the starter.
• The small cable from the Alternator to the battery may be attached to the battery terminal, or it may be attached to the starter terminal. Electrically these are equivalent.
• In order for the ammeter to properly show whether the battery is charging or discharging, the ammeter must be installed between (a) the battery and (b) both the alternator and fuse block/ignition switch.
• If the accessory cable is also attached to the starter, it will have to be removed and attached to the alternator side of the ammeter or to the alternator as shown in the drawing.
• Make sure you disconnect the negative battery terminal before working on the electrical system. ALWAYS wear safety googles whenever working on or near the vehicle battery.

[bkahler]

Peter,

Where are you planning on installing the 100 amp ammeter? That's a fairly large ammeter so depending on what you're wanting to monitor it may be overkill.

Here's a chart for figuring what size wire to use.


The large wire only needs to be on the feed side of the gauge, i.e. from the battery to the gauge. The wires on other side should just be the standard size to each device.

I have a Teleflex 60 amp ammeter that I plan on installing in the coach charging circuit.

Brad

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Peter,

Where are you planning on installing the 100 amp ammeter? That's a fairly large ammeter so depending on what you're wanting to monitor it may be overkill.

Here's a chart for figuring what size wire to use.
Attachment 253102

The large wire only needs to be on the feed side of the gauge, i.e. from the battery to the gauge. The wires on other side should just be the standard size to each device.

I have a Teleflex 60 amp ammeter that I plan on installing in the coach charging circuit.

Brad

Thanks for the info, Brad.
The ammeter came with the deal and I created 3 slots (1 for trans temp, 1 for coach battery voltmeter and 1 for ammeter)
If nothing else, it will just looking freaking awesome all lit up (trying to live up to Deans's cockpit look )

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

Thanks for the info, Brad.
The ammeter came with the deal and I created 3 slots (1 for trans temp, 1 for coach battery voltmeter and 1 for ammeter)

Where did you add the new gauges?

If nothing else, it will just looking freaking awesome all lit up (trying to live up to Deans's cockpit look )

That's a tall challenge trying to match Dean's cockpit look

[bkahler]

Following Martins lead I've decided to switch to a cassette style of toilet so I bought the Thetford C403 toilet and the Caontessa C400 basin.


The toilet and basin combined will look like this.


3 cans of R-12 freon and a can of oil charge. I originally was going to switch to R-134a but decided to stick with R-12.


Turn signal indicators for my dash instrument cluster rebuild.


Relays for added functionality on various devices.


Some of you may have seen one of these before


Teleflex LP gauge.


Teleflex 60 am ammeter.


I've also purchased a few other items I'll list in the near future.

What I probably need now is more storage space!


Brad

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by bkahler

Where did you add the new gauges?

That's a tall challenge trying to match Dean's cockpit look

You guys are going in the wrong direction...you just need a half dozen flat screens!

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by dadstoy

You guys are going in the wrong direction...you just need a half dozen flat screens!

I think that would be to high tech looking for an Argosy. However for a 310 like Peter's.....

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by bkahler

I think that would be to high tech looking for an Argosy. However for a 310 like Peter's.....

you just wait til I crack out that Holley EFI monitoring screen with all them pretty numbers constantly changing, you will turn green of envy.

[dadstoy]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

you just wait til I crack out that Holley EFI monitoring screen with all them pretty numbers constantly changing, you will turn green of envy.

And I think that would surely beat my fake screens!

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

you just wait til I crack out that Holley EFI monitoring screen with all them pretty numbers constantly changing, you will turn green of envy.

...EFI...now THAT would be nice

[Isuzusweet]

When you guys talk "EFI", I don't know if it's Electronic Fuel Injection or Every F@#$!ng Instrument.

As for me I'm waiting until the F35 is declared a dud and I'll be able to buy the helmet that has a HUD and can see through the Airstream without turning my head. That way I won't have to depend on the DW, whose hands get further apart as I'm backing up.

Where are you all getting these sweet Teleflex instruments????

Cheers
Tony

[bkahler]

Originally Posted by Isuzusweet

When you guys talk "EFI", I don't know if it's Electronic Fuel Injection or Every F@#$!ng Instrument.

Depending on the context it could be either one!

As for me I'm waiting until the F35 is declared a dud and I'll be able to buy the helmet that has a HUD and can see through the Airstream without turning my head. That way I won't have to depend on the DW, whose hands get further apart as I'm backing up.

Now a HUD would definitely be nice. However I think the F35 will be around a lot longer than I will be.

Where are you all getting these sweet Teleflex instruments????

Cheers
Tony

Ebay, where else

Don't suppose you need a rudder gauge do you?!

[PeterH-350LE]

whilst we are talking Teleflex gauges and if you have the newer dashboard (late 83 and up) and you can't seem to ever get the gauges clean looking, here is a 15 minute gauge cleaning tutorial:
1. Remove the screws (6 or so) holding the instrument panel in place.
2. carefully pull it away from the dash at the top until it hits your steering wheel or shifter
3. use a 3" piece wood or whatever to keep it there.
4. unscrew 3 10mm nuts and carefully remove them along with the washer
(if you drop them you will hate yourself)
5. Carefully move bracket piece holding all the gauges forward enough to be able to stick a rag in there soaked in windex.
6. Put it all back together and just be in awe.

[crazeevw]

After my car crash 3 years ago, I've decided that 3 point seatbelts are a necessity. Don't think my chest can survive contact with the steering wheel at speed, especially after sternum being broken from car accident.

Work has placed me in a WorkHorse '2-ton' vehicle, which has aluminum interior walls. There is a jump-seat on curbside with a 3 point seatbelt. Looking at the seatbelt installation on work vehicle, I've determined that with proper plates at the installation of the upper mount, at least I'll have some semblence of a 3 point seatbelt.

Found seatbelts online, took photos of jump-seat installation on WorkHorse for my installation. Of course, interior wall is substantially thicker than what we have, will go with thicker installation plate.

Will post pix when installed.

Thanks, Derek

[bkahler]

Derek,

I looked at the possibility of 3-point seat belts a couple of years ago and came to the conclusion that it is possible to add them but not in the way you re thinking. I don't have access to my pictures at the moment but tomorrow morning I'll post the pictures and my thoughts on the subject.

Oh yeah, I've already had some parts fabrication work done and some hardware purchased.

Brad