Bodsy
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Stupid technical question about towing elecs.... |
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OK, so I have the electrics fitted by the dealer, so no drama there and there's the cheap set on e-bay which is also no great drama if you choose to do it yourself.
BUT, There are two electric sockets, one of them is for towing stuff to get the indicators & brake light s working on the trailer. But what is the other socket for..................?
i did say it was a stupid question..... Bodsys Brake Bible
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2nd Jul 2007 3:46 pm |
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10forcash
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The one with the white cap is the 12s (supplemantary) socket and provides power for tin-tent extras such as split charging, reversing lights, pipe & slipper warmer, speed retarder etc.
OK, you won't see the last two listed anywhere but i'm sure they exist
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2nd Jul 2007 3:51 pm |
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Bodsy
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Thanks for the explanation
You missed out the electronic locking of the steering wheel so you can't move out of the middle lane........ Bodsys Brake Bible
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2nd Jul 2007 3:53 pm |
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NoDo$h
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One of those "I'm sure it's in the manual somewhere but I can't be 4rsed to walk the half mile to the car" questions:
What ampage is the auxilliary socket rated to? If I can avoid running another line from the battery to the compressor in the rear, so much the better. I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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2nd Jul 2007 4:05 pm |
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10forcash
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If you mean the one in the boot, 15A
The 12s socket should have a 15A switched and (IIRC) 30A permanent supply
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2nd Jul 2007 4:08 pm |
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craig
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Bodsy wrote:Thanks for the explanation
You missed out the electronic locking of the steering wheel so you can't move out of the middle lane........
Why would a 12s socket lock the front wheels of a D3? Your only jealous, cuz we can keep our beer cold whilst we travel (without purchasing a National Luna/Engel/Waeco)
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2nd Jul 2007 4:23 pm |
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Alex E
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i'm sure one of those is cheaper than a white wheelie bin with windows I'm Powered by........Diesel
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2nd Jul 2007 4:38 pm |
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NoDo$h
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It's the 12s one I was after. 30A perm supply..... Might just do it. Need to read the spec on the compressor. I will never use the 12s for a tintent so figure I can remove that part of the trailer loom and take the perm live feed to the compressor (when I get around to finding a suitable location for it in the back of the car). That then leaves room for an air coupling where the 12s currently sits, just as Christyler has done.
Of course I still need to route an air feed from the compressor to a suitably located receiver. Still think the Viair 2.5 gallon one will be the best bet, mounted opposite the receiver/compressor for the suspension, although haven't spent any time working out how to mount it to the chassis yet. Now I have the Takla I can get the car up a darn site easier, so if it's dry on Thursday......
Cheers Ten! I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
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2nd Jul 2007 4:48 pm |
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Bodsy
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rogue wrote: Your only jealous, cuz we can keep our beer cold whilst we travel (without purchasing a National Luna/Engel/Waeco)
In truth Rogue, you are right Although i still can't get my head around a 10-15k tent.... Bodsys Brake Bible
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2nd Jul 2007 4:54 pm |
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Bodsy,
10k - 15k, He has a new Abbey twin axle jobby thats £17.5k plus all your other bits awnings etc £20k+ then you need to insure / maintain it etc.
It was the best money I have ever spent D3 excluded!!!!
You know it makes sense buy one 15 3.0 RRS HSE - Silver
05 2.7TDV6 S AUTO Silver - Retro-fitted Leather.
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2nd Jul 2007 5:00 pm |
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Bodsy
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La la la I'm not listening la la la la....... Bodsys Brake Bible
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2nd Jul 2007 5:07 pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Quote:The one with the white cap is the 12s (supplemantary) socket and provides power for tin-tent extras such as split charging, reversing lights, pipe & slipper warmer, speed retarder etc.
Duncan
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DiscoDunc
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Ooops, ignore the last message. Not sure what happended there, I was thinking of something witty to say, but failed.... Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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2nd Jul 2007 5:10 pm |
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DiscoDunc
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Re the speed retarder..... Get a qualified electrican to disable this... , you can then cruise quite easily at 80mph (or so I'm told) Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
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2nd Jul 2007 5:12 pm |
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craig
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Bodsy wrote:rogue wrote: Your only jealous, cuz we can keep our beer cold whilst we travel (without purchasing a National Luna/Engel/Waeco)
In truth Rogue, you are right Although i still can't get my head around a 10-15k tent....
Hmm once you get over the initial outlay it aint too bad...... you even get to make your own track out of Rockingham as for being jealous, i have to admit i'd much rather be sitting in the Grand Marina Hotel in Barcelona than in rainy UK at the moment...
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2nd Jul 2007 5:44 pm |
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