Running new wire from the pin box into the forward compartment. Larger gauge for power from the truck. Brake controller in truck to the new disk brake actuator.
I fished a length of conduit from the pin box to the forward compartment.

 

Getting the bow and the stern lights working Roy?? Looks like you know what you're doing...camper will be seaworthy soon!!

 

Looks good, Roy...nice work! That heavy gauge wire sure is expensive.

Maybe I missed it...how are you planning on getting more power from the truck to the trailer? Aren't you limited by the max draw through the hitch?

 

The long run of undersized wire is creating too much voltage drop....... So I will increase the wire size for the entire run.... from truck batteries to the Montana batteries. The 7-pin connector can handle enough current I believe.

 

Lights are all ship shape....

Now to get the sonar and radar systems running....................

 

Roy:

Just passing along a link that I found interesting.

Linky1

I've also read that you should consider increasing the size of the grounding wire at the 7 pin connector on both sides to handle a possible increased flow back to the truck.

Bruce...

 

Thanks Bruce....... Got concept..!

Yes, I have also increased the ground wire size......!!

 

Finished some wire upgrades and got the Disk Brake Actuator installed.......

 

Disk Brake parts for one wheel........

 

Snazzy looking brakes Roy.

 

Still waiting on the 8K axles to arrive..... But, I have plenty to keep me busy.

The rotors take 2 men and a boy to carry...... The hardware is heavy stuff.

 

Do the new axles come with leaf springs and if so will they bolt up to the existing mounting points?

 

Yes..... and Yes.
The new springs are 4K lbs each.
The old ones are 3.5K each.

One of the old ones lost the arch, and is flatten........

 

Looking good Sailor !
Wish I could be there to give you a hand.
The wifey is making me drywall the garage,while she is home for spring break.
She is good help so I don't mind.

 

Tim, it's nice that your wife will help with drywall. I'm certain Jodi would help as well, but then we would have two people who at drywall, doing drywall.