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02-15-2018, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BigJohnD
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Thank you sir.
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2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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02-16-2018, 05:32 PM
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#462
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: ottawa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohnD
Bam. New cheap dual 6 volt batteries installed. The jumper and everything is temporary. Just got them put in to get things usable. I'm fixing to have the 2 gauge cable made shortly then that project will be a wrap.
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Hey did the case fit perfect when you removed the old one? I got the same trailer just wondering if you had to mod the case or add more support. Any vent holes required?
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02-16-2018, 05:59 PM
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#463
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Golden
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In case some of you were wondering, I spoke with the company today about painting the box black. He said he has heard from many clients that they had painted the box with Krylon, or similar, and that the paint sticks fine.
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2016 Jay Flight 27BHS TT
2009 Silverado 2500 6.6L Duramax
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02-16-2018, 06:16 PM
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#464
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sparwood, BC
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If you sand the box with fine sandpaper the paint will stick.
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2014 Ram 1500 CrewCab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 3.92 Rear and Air Lift 1000
2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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02-16-2018, 06:29 PM
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#465
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohnD
Bam. New cheap dual 6 volt batteries installed. The jumper and everything is temporary. Just got them put in to get things usable. I'm fixing to have the 2 gauge cable made shortly then that project will be a wrap.
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Hi John,
Quick question, do you use a 6 volt charger or a 12 volt charger to charge them?
Any problem with the charging system that is already built into our trailers?
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2012 Ford Expedition EL
2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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02-17-2018, 04:14 AM
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#466
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Mechanicsville
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The 2 6's wired in series is just a large 12V battery. Charge it like you would any 12v battery. Your on board charger only sees a 12v battery.
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Originally Posted by RAurand
Hi John,
Quick question, do you use a 6 volt charger or a 12 volt charger to charge them?
Any problem with the charging system that is already built into our trailers?
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2018 Jayco Redhawk 22J
2014 F150 SC, 4x4, HD Pkg, Sterling Gray
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02-17-2018, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: ottawa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quantum
Currently I'm working on a backup camera mod, that will work over a WIFI transmitter to an old smartphone we don't use anymore. I hope to get that mod done this weekend. Total cost should be around $60.
I'm looking forward to keeping up to date on this thread.
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Did you managed to install a backup camera, want to also use an old smartphone, if you did what camera did you go with? Thanks
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02-17-2018, 08:04 AM
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#468
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Senior Member
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Location: ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibra0078
Did you managed to install a backup camera, want to also use an old smartphone, if you did what camera did you go with? Thanks
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I used this one:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/328115...6fd1b752wU9lns
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2021 Ford F-150, 4x4, 3.5L Ecoboost, Max Tow
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02-17-2018, 08:17 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: ottawa
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Originally Posted by Quantum
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Did you end up getting a wireless transmitter? How did the install go? I assume you tapped into the back middle light for power.
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02-17-2018, 08:23 AM
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#470
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Senior Member
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Location: ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibra0078
Did you end up getting a wireless transmitter? How did the install go? I assume you tapped into the back middle light for power.
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I bought a Wi-Fi transmitter model 903W from AliExpress.
I got power from the middle light, so the camera only works when the running lights are on.
I wired it this way on purpose. If the transmitter stops working I can just turn off/on the running lights and it will reset.
There is a slight time delay of about 1-2s on the video feed, but I still find it works well, especially since I just added a bike rack to the bumper that I'd like to keep an eye on.
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2021 Ford F-150, 4x4, 3.5L Ecoboost, Max Tow
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02-17-2018, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
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HEADS UP 28BHBE OWNERS!!
My smoke detector mounted on the ceiling above the sofa (and hidden when the slide is in) dropped down on the slide and when my son was putting out the slide, he heard a crunch. Started looking around to see what happened. Found the smoke detector jammed between the 2 top slide out seals. In the process of trying to get it (smoke detector)out. it made about a 1" tear in the rubber roof.
I was thinking of cleaning around that tear and putting some eternabond or flex seal tape over the tear.
What would best clean the roof to help the tape stick? Someone said acetone. Thoughts?
NOW, before the slide comes in, the smoke detector gets put in the drawer and after the slide goes out, it gets hung up.
Dumb place to mount a smoke detector.
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2012 Ford Expedition EL
2016 28BHBE, Elite and Thermal Packages.
Equal-i-zer 4-point Sway Control, Southwire 34930 Surge Guard 30A, Tire Minder TPMS A1A
(2) Yamaha EF2000iS Generators, Micro-Air EasyStart™ 364 (3-ton) Soft Start, Garmin RV 890, GoodYear Endurance ST225/75-15 Load Range E
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02-17-2018, 10:54 AM
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#472
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Sparwood, BC
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The imperfections of "Man" is created in his creations.
Eternabond has its own cleaners.
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2014 Ram 1500 CrewCab 4x4 5.7 Hemi 3.92 Rear and Air Lift 1000
2005 Jayco Jay Feather LGT - 29Y GVWR-7000 lbs.
Dexter Axle Lift 4-9/16" - installed with sub-frame.
Pro Series 1200 lbs. WDH with Double Sway Bar.
Champion 3100/2800 watt Inverter/Generator-Onboard Solar Power
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02-17-2018, 01:07 PM
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#473
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Senior Member
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Location: ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibra0078
Did you end up getting a wireless transmitter? How did the install go? I assume you tapped into the back middle light for power.
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1. Camera mounted
2. Spare cellphone in truck
3. Same
4. How to jumper the running lights for testing or to use camera when truck is not connected.    
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2021 Ford F-150, 4x4, 3.5L Ecoboost, Max Tow
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02-17-2018, 01:53 PM
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#474
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: ottawa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quantum
1. Camera mounted
2. Spare cellphone in truck
3. Same
4. How to jumper the running lights for testing or to use camera when truck is not connected.
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Clean install, I like how you jump the running lights with a fuse. I assume this will eventually kill your battery if left on for the whole night? Any benefit in installing the camera on-top or under the light?
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02-17-2018, 01:56 PM
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Location: ON
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibra0078
Clean install, I like how you jump the running lights with a fuse. I assume this will eventually kill your battery if left on for the whole night? Any benefit in installing the camera on-top or under the light?
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If you have your trailer plugged in, it will power from the inverter. I know this because I currently have my battery removed and the fuse trick still worked.
Don't know if there would be benefits to moving the camera. On the roof it might shake in the wind while driving?? Under the light is fine, but I wanted to make sure my lights were unobstructed for other drivers.
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2021 Ford F-150, 4x4, 3.5L Ecoboost, Max Tow
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02-17-2018, 02:01 PM
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#476
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Senior Member
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Location: ottawa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Quantum
If you have your trailer plugged in, it will power from the inverter. I know this because I currently have my battery removed and the fuse trick still worked.
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Sounds good, sorry meant to say would it drain the battery alot if your dry camping and having the running lights on. I guess this all depends how good your battery or batteries are.
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02-17-2018, 03:13 PM
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#477
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Texas Hill Country
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RAurand
What would best clean the roof to help the tape stick? Someone said acetone. Thoughts?
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Yep, acetone.
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2007 Eagle 291 RLTS (trade-in)
2017 Eagle HT 27.5 RLTS
2011 Chevy 2500HD Duramax Crew Cab 4WD
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02-17-2018, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Florien, LA
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By no means do I mind seeing other's mods on this thread, but, the whole idea of seeing BigJohnD's Mods is getting lost with other's mods.
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Emma-13 / Little John-10 / Iva-7
2013 Ford F-350 Lariat FX4, CC LB PSD, DRW
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE (#8)
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02-17-2018, 07:15 PM
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#479
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Florien, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ibra0078
Hey did the case fit perfect when you removed the old one? I got the same trailer just wondering if you had to mod the case or add more support. Any vent holes required?
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The case did fit snug in the original angle iron supports. I haven't added any supports. May redo the whole angle iron thing later and lower the box a little. I wouldn't say any vent holes are required as there are already precut holes for wiring that could act as this.
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Emma-13 / Little John-10 / Iva-7
2013 Ford F-350 Lariat FX4, CC LB PSD, DRW
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE (#8)
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02-17-2018, 07:16 PM
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#480
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Florien, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RAurand
Hi John,
Quick question, do you use a 6 volt charger or a 12 volt charger to charge them?
Any problem with the charging system that is already built into our trailers?
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Atlee answered this one for me. 6 volts wired in series, thus charger etc sees 12 volts. Everything works like it should.
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Emma-13 / Little John-10 / Iva-7
2013 Ford F-350 Lariat FX4, CC LB PSD, DRW
2015 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHBE (#8)
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