Texas Trip #2-Ruby Data
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It's been good Thomas. Headed to Luckenbach today for an all day hang out and then somewhere for BBQ tonite. Are you taking your new rig to go camping?
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In other truck news I think my alternator is toast. The wire going from the alternator to the solenoid is getting very hot and I've noticed on my gauge that it sits just a little bit below the middle when it normally sits in the middle. I'm really kind of hoping I don't have to replace it on this trip but I guess I need to keep an eye out and see what happens. I thought about just replacing the cable thinking the cable was corroded and bad but I think the alternator is putting a load on it. If anyone has any input let me know!
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Unplug the camper and see how the gauge looks in the truck. The alternator makes the power. If the cable is getting hot, it's because the alternator is working and charging against a heavy load. It could be just your camper and lights, etc, but it could also be an issue with the batteries or inverter in the camper. Unplugging the camper from the truck should tell the story.
If unplugging doesn't solve the issue, then you may have a load on the system somewhere that is drawing a lot or it could, indeed be a bad cable. Look at the cable for any swelled, discolored, or shrunken spots. That's usually a pretty good indicator that there is something eating away the inside of the cable.
If unplugging doesn't solve the issue, then you may have a load on the system somewhere that is drawing a lot or it could, indeed be a bad cable. Look at the cable for any swelled, discolored, or shrunken spots. That's usually a pretty good indicator that there is something eating away the inside of the cable.
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No, just the pop up. Aaron is buying my big one. no where to store it, and its a little big for a single guy like myself. Where as he has a family, itll be tons of room for them.
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Thanks for the kind words Travis. Something tells me though that your OBS would put mine to shame in the "run down the road like a rabbit" department!! She's a work in progress.
I completely agree Kevin. RRE is one such event, but not all of us can make that one. I am guessing it would be quite a good time had by all. I am with Travis in that I would help with a Texas event any way I could. Even though I am on the West Coast, we get back this way enough to see my wife's family and the Hill Country.
I completely agree Kevin. RRE is one such event, but not all of us can make that one. I am guessing it would be quite a good time had by all. I am with Travis in that I would help with a Texas event any way I could. Even though I am on the West Coast, we get back this way enough to see my wife's family and the Hill Country.
We can make it Dallas or something. That will save you a few hours. LOL.
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Unplug the camper and see how the gauge looks in the truck. The alternator makes the power. If the cable is getting hot, it's because the alternator is working and charging against a heavy load. It could be just your camper and lights, etc, but it could also be an issue with the batteries or inverter in the camper. Unplugging the camper from the truck should tell the story.
If unplugging doesn't solve the issue, then you may have a load on the system somewhere that is drawing a lot or it could, indeed be a bad cable. Look at the cable for any swelled, discolored, or shrunken spots. That's usually a pretty good indicator that there is something eating away the inside of the cable.
If unplugging doesn't solve the issue, then you may have a load on the system somewhere that is drawing a lot or it could, indeed be a bad cable. Look at the cable for any swelled, discolored, or shrunken spots. That's usually a pretty good indicator that there is something eating away the inside of the cable.
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Come on down buddy! LOL. One of these days I'll run into some money and be able to come to RRE.
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I'm sure we'll meet at RRE someday, but even if we do, I'm still gonna come out and visit.....one of these years LOL!
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Yeah you need to! Somn tells me it would be a good recipe for trouble! Lol
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