From: J (W7LS@blarg.net)
Date: Wed Dec 31 2003 - 19:11:51 PST
If the trailer, or some other trailer that was needed for some reason,
has electric brakes and/or an antilock brake system (ABS), it will burn
them out, since they are 12 v systems. Might take some more planning. I
too, have considered this. I ended up making a really nice set of tow
lights out of surplus M35 taillights. Now, I just clamp them onto
whatever trailer I'm using and plug the long cord into my M54A2. Works
great.
Ryan Gill wrote:
> At 6:34 PM -0600 12/30/03, Adam Suess wrote:
>
>> I'm considering converting my M54A1 into a semi tractor or a streight
>> grain truck and pulling a pup trailer. Problem is the trailers are 12
>> volt. Can I some how convert the truck down to 12 volt for the
>> trailer harness only but still maintain a 24 volt truck and
>> controlls? Both trailers need to remain 12 volt for the other trucks.
>> Any one have any experience lengthing the frame on a 5 ton to
>> accomidate a 16' to 20' dump body? Dropside cargo box worth any
>> thing? Any one ever put a different transmission in one. Like a 10 or
>> 13 speed? I'd like to eliminate the huge jump for 3rd to 4th. Thanks.
>
>
> Actually, it'd be easier to convert the trailer's wiring to 24 volt.
> 12 volt wiring of the same amperage would carry more current and be of
> a higher gauge. 24 volt doesn't require the larger gauge wire.
> Assuming there aren't some special electrical components in the
> trailer other than bulbs, then you'd just have to swap out the bulbs
> for 24 volt units and build an adaptor for the plug.
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> Ryan Gill rmgill@SPAMmindspring.com
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