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Old Jan 20, 2012 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepyjeepy
Actually in ks red blue and several other colors are illegal to have on while on the street. Parked is fine but not while driving. I know Wichita usually upholds that new rule
If the bulbs don't show, they should be fine. I've had no trouble at all in kc. They aren't as bright as the picture makes then look though. It just kinda glows blue
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Troth
plastic chillin at 220 F cant be great, if youre going to keep 2 air filters get metal pipe welded at the same shape and wrap it with insulation
Actually pvc pipe is the best thing to make cold airs out of. It doesn't obtain heat like metal/aluminum. It more or less displaces it. We've had it to the point you can grab it with no problem.
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by FishinXJ
Do you have any pics of these installed??? They look beefy!
Still gotta paint them. but here's a pic of fitting them before final welding and cutting the lamp holes
Old Jan 20, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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Looks really good. I want to do something similar, but tie it into some quarter panel armor. What thickness is the metal you used?
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by FishinXJ
Looks really good. I want to do something similar, but tie it into some quarter panel armor. What thickness is the metal you used?
Left over 14ga from my Off Road Trailer build
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f58/of...trailer-97760/




Old Jan 21, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Good looking trailer!!
Old Jan 21, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
Good looking trailer!!
Thanks!

A lotta fun and very usefull too.
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Yeah that trailer is hot , I need to myself a welder, looks like they come handy
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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I just used a standard black 120v/15A Leviton single-gang outlet ($2.75) and outlet cover ($.89).



This is what it looks like with the cover off.

I'm pretty sure that covers the important parts. Let me know if you've got any questions.[/QUOTE]

Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Did u buy a gfci? Was one set of screws taped off?
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Sled 01

I just used a standard black 120v/15A Leviton single-gang outlet ($2.75) and outlet cover ($.89).

This is what it looks like with the cover off.

I'm pretty sure that covers the important parts. Let me know if you've got any questions.
Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.[/QUOTE]

Second set of screws are for the pass thru. Wire one side and both will work.
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
Second set of screws are for the pass thru. Wire one side and both will work.[/QUOTE]

Dont put both on one "side" though. Black to brass screws, white to silver screws.
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Sled 01

Ok, F1, got one more question. I purchased an outlet, cut my hole, etc. I noticed 4 screws on the outlet, basically two per receptacle. Since you ran the extension cord, then cut and wired that to the outlet, does only one of your outlets work then? If not, how did you provide power to both outlets using one extension cord. Will I need an inverter with two outlets in order to power the two outlets in the back of my truck? Thanks.
You will notice on the outlet that there are small brass tabs between the screws (towards the back of the outlet). These tabs link the bus bar on the outlet, sending power to both plugs. In household situations, you will occasionally find that an outlet that has one "hot" plug and one that is linked to a wall switch. This is done by breaking the brass tab that links the two plugs and wiring them individually.

The screws on your outlet should be brass colored on one side and chrome or silver on the other. Attach the hot (black) wire to the brass side and the neutral (white) wire to the chrome/silver side. It doesn't matter which of the two screws you use although standard wiring convention suggests the supply should go on the "top" screw and the load on the bottom (when you're linking multiple outlets). In the application we're talking about, it makes no difference. The green ground lead connects to the green hex nut that's threaded into the metal outlet frame.

I'm going to take a picture of the wiring, give me a few minutes.

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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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Also, most decent inverters have an internal ground fault interrupt circuit. Mine does, which is why I didn't use a GFI outlet.
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by F1Addict
Also, most decent inverters have an internal ground fault interrupt circuit. Mine does, which is why I didn't use a GFI outlet.
Yessir x2. Just makin sure the other fella didnt. If u did, you may experience nuesance tripping of either inverter or device (gfci receptacle).



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