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toastie · 07-25-2011, 07:47 PM

Wired the 7 way RV trailer cord, ground wire’s and juke box today. On the ground wires, I ran one wire to tongue then to a grounding bar inside of trailer. Grounded the brakes, electrical box, battery, stop/turn signals, license plate light, running lights, bargman white wire to grounding bar. The breakaway switch I used a 15A fuse between black to blue wire, battery positive post a 30A fuse to the 12v 7 way black wire. A 40A fuse between battery and IntelliPower

1) Brown wire....Right Stop & Turn....one wire to bargman brown wire, white to ground bar

2) Red wire.......Left Stop & Turn......one wire to bargman red wire, white to ground bar

3) Green wire....Tail & License and Running lights.........wire to green, white to ground bar

4) Black wire.....Battery Charge.....one wire to positive battery post and to bargman black wire battery, white to negative grounding bar

5) Blue wire ......Electric Brake, breakaway ..........white wire to ground bar.

6) Yellow wire....Center Auxiliary.....not using

7) White wire......bargman to ground bar.

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Frank's Trailer Works · 07-25-2011, 07:58 PM

Toastie, you hit all those correctly(no doubt you would), but have you not wondered why red is not right? I wonder this every time I wire something up. I also always think black should be the negative. In our language, black has so many negative connotations.

toastie · 07-26-2011, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 62overlander

Toastie, you hit all those correctly(no doubt you would), but have you not wondered why red is not right? I wonder this every time I wire something up. I also always think black should be the negative. In our language, black has so many negative connotations.

Wiring was my biggest challenge, these 2 charts and the forum really helped.

toastie

Frank's Trailer Works · 07-26-2011, 04:56 AM

I have that same chart printed off and hanging on the wall. I follow it religiously. I just wonder why the colors are chosen as they are. Red on right sounds better than red on left. Brown on ground. White hot. These are just what seems logical to me. I follow black= charge, white=ground, blue= brakes, green= running, red=left, brown=right, and yellow is always looking for something to do.

As you know, your doing a great job. Godspeed.

tinman54 · 07-26-2011, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the diagram Toastie! I have been looking for a good clear schematic like that!

toastie · 07-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Was having problems with 7-way 12v black wire, no volts, the problem was with the TV wiring and here was the fix, hope this helps others.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f449...ml#post1025731

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toastie · 08-21-2011, 03:24 PM

Finally found high quality ext. towing mirrors that work great with our TV. They where purchased at General RV.

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Milenco Grand Aero Towing Mirror - YouTube

toastie · 08-22-2011, 02:30 PM

Started putting the finish touches on the plumbing. The hot water tank will be electrical only, not want to cut a large hole for propane and 100% of our camping there is always electricity. Tank will set in a drip pan with a valve to drain as shown in the pictures.

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3Ms75Argosy · 08-22-2011, 02:43 PM

Toastie... do you have a link to buy those mirrors? I searched "General RV" but didn't find them.
Thanks!
Marc

toastie · 08-22-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Ms75Argosy

Toastie... do you have a link to buy those mirrors? I searched "General RV" but didn't find them.
Thanks!
Marc

We bought them at General RV - Birch Run Michigan RV Dealer , I would give them a call, she told me that they just got these in and are selling like hot cakes. The had only one large set left. She also gave me 10% off.

A few other places:
http://store.rv4u.com/rv4u/details.php?ITEM=3202899
https://www.makariosrv.com/products/...-Products.html

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66Overlander · 08-22-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by toastie

Started putting the finish touches on the plumbing. The hot water tank will be electrical only, not want to cut a large hole for propane and 100% of our camping there is always electricity. Tank will set in a drip pan with a valve to drain as shown in the pictures.

toastie

Hi Toastie,
What water heater did you go with? It looks like it might be a dual electric/propane unit just with the propane not hooked up. Is that right?

Jim & Susan · 08-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Toastie, having a hard time finding pricing on the mirrors. The Milenco site takes you to a dealer in New York State. The General RV search doesn't bring them up. Mind telling what the price range is on these?

Great idea putting the pan under the WH. I'm going to steal that idea from you.

Jim

toastie · 08-23-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan

Toastie, having a hard time finding pricing on the mirrors. The Milenco site takes you to a dealer in New York State. The General RV search doesn't bring them up. Mind telling what the price range is on these?

Great idea putting the pan under the WH. I'm going to steal that idea from you.

Jim

See post #810...........toastie

toastie · 08-23-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Overlander

Hi Toastie,
What water heater did you go with? It looks like it might be a dual electric/propane unit just with the propane not hooked up. Is that right?

Yes, its model Suburban SW6DE 6 gallons, you have 2 completed separate systems, I removed all propane components. Did a test run and was very happy with results, had hot water in about 20 minutes with just a flip of the little built in switch.

toastie

toastie · 08-23-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim & Susan

Great idea putting the pan under the WH. I'm going to steal that idea from you.
Jim

Its a sheet pan from Kitchen Supplies | Appliances, Cookware - GFS.com $10.00

toastie

Jim & Susan · 08-23-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by toastie

See post #810...........toastie

Dang, I gotta pay attention. Thanks Toastie.

Jim

Darkspeed · 08-23-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by toastie

Started putting the finish touches on the plumbing. The hot water tank will be electrical only, not want to cut a large hole for propane and 100% of our camping there is always electricity. Tank will set in a drip pan with a valve to drain as shown in the pictures.

toastie

That looks really good

toastie · 08-25-2011, 06:33 PM

Found a home for the water pump, it’s a Flojet 2840 series water booster system designed to provide steady water pressure and a generous water flow. The pump is fully automatic with built-in switch and check valve to maintain system pressure, 40 psi. Also added a check valve between the cold and hot line going into the hot water tank. You can see the copper runs are very short, just 2 small runs and the shower, sink and toilet are done. The plan is to be able to take the pump out and with the waterless traps just blow the lines out and not to go with the antifreeze for winter.

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toastie · 08-28-2011, 04:30 PM

Having to build bed and plumbing at the same time, will be able to remove pump and fresh water tank.

toastie

toastie · 09-03-2011, 06:01 AM

Finished the bed today, all pieces are 3/4” plywood turned on edge. Each piece interlock’s and will be very easy to remove hot water, fresh water and pump. The fresh water tank will only be used on one of our camping outing, after that, it will be removed for cleaning and storage each year.

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