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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Phessor, May 31, 2017.

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  1. Jul 15, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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  2. Jul 15, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    So what dose that do? And is the other box a breaker? Why did you go with that style?
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    It will charge my aux battery, I can run a load off of it, and when the aux battery is fully charged the dual battery relay connects to the main battery and charges that one as well.
    The main reason for this purchase was price. I wasn't ready to spend $300 plus on a DC-DC charger.
    And yes, the top box is a + - dual isolation breaker.
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2021 at 8:29 AM
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    What gauge of wire are you running upto the front battery?
    Thanks for answering my questions.
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    1/0 AWG Welding Cable throughout the entire electrical system.
     
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  6. Jul 15, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    We have power!
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    Phessor, Jul 15, 2021
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  7. Jul 23, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    My trip home had a few stops...
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    Phessor, Jul 23, 2021
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  8. Jul 23, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    SwampYota Strange things are afoot at the Circle K

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    That’s pretty cool, dystopian.
     
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  9. Jul 23, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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    Look what showed up today!
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  10. Jul 23, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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    BAMF? Thought those were discontinued
     
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  11. Jul 23, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    Jerry had one left.
     
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  12. Jul 24, 2021 at 10:19 AM
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    One hole drilled and test fitted with Low Range elocker guard.
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    I will remove it later and weld up the original drain plug hole.
     
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  13. Jul 24, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    I also moved the Hella plug with a reset breaker for the refrigerator to the back of the shell. I figured it would be in the way of sleeping.
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    I filled the old hole with a guarded switch for the interior lights.
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  14. Aug 14, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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    The MadTaco had the rear differential rebuilt and received a new set of REM processed 4:88 gear set with new OEM bearings and a new flange.
    I'm happy with the results!
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    Phessor, Aug 14, 2021
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  15. Sep 23, 2021 at 9:50 PM
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    Camping trip from a couple weekends ago.
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  16. Sep 24, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    I picked this bed kit up used and I've always struggled with trying to get it to work just right.
    So today I rebuilt it, tightened it all up, added some spacers on one side to make it fit nice and tight, and now it's level and sturdy.
    Ready to go camping.
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    Phessor, Sep 24, 2021
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  17. Sep 25, 2021 at 12:02 AM
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    Looking good, do you miss your tailgate?
     
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  18. Sep 25, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    I thought I would, but I haven't missed it. I have a fold down table on my swingout and a folding table in the bed.
     
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  19. Sep 27, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    I hear ya, although I suspect that even with a table on a swing out, I would miss my tailgate, I do too much work off of it, as it is a default work spot. Your rig is lookin good!
     
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  20. Sep 27, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    Thank you, I kept it just in case...
     
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