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Old 04-22-2017, 07:40 PM
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Chased down an issue with my trailer all day.
Think it is truck side.
Hoping this simplifies things. https://www.etrailer.com/p-118242.html

No idea why my buddy spliced crap years ago when he borrowed her to tow a trailer.
Did you already order ? If not, hit RA. You may be surprised with what they carry, and what they charge for the same stuff.
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Originally Posted by OhioLariat
The NASA-spec Lineman's Splice. The only connection technique you need to know.

https://youtu.be/O-ymw7d_nYo

This is the only way to solder

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That would work great if using solid core wire.

But I'm not sure it would be very easy to do if even possible with stranded core wire.
It's actually easier with stranded wire than solid core
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Kester, -

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Sweet, thanks brew!!

I just ordered a 1lb spool of their 60/40 rosin core, that should definitely last me years lol.
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Tonight I Got the ole girl on the road again !!! Fingers crossed
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Tonight I installed a
Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Mini Air Horn Stebel Nautilus Compact Truck Mini Air Horn
. Install was pretty straightforward, although I would have prefered they include some of the quick connects (at least the ones that attach to the horn terminals).

There was virtually no change in volume (only one dB increase about 3' in front of the truck), but the this horn adds a 300 Hz tone, and makes the truck sound more like a truck.

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Was it worth the $50? Eh, maybe not, but it definitely sounds different, and I do like it.

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Nothing exciting. Mounts for tail lights welded on and wired up.
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Originally Posted by Cmanjr
Sweet, thanks brew!!

I just ordered a 1lb spool of their 60/40 rosin core, that should definitely last me years lol.
Haha, -no problem.

BTW- If you need any quick help with that crap, let me know.
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Kester is by far the best out there. Were I worked bought it by 10 pound spools.
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Originally Posted by pon55
Kester is by far the best out there. Were I worked bought it by 10 pound spools.
Is there any other ? Been around for as long as I can remember. The 63/37/personal favorite for wire.
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Is there any other ? Been around for as long as I can remember. The 63/37/personal favorite for wire.
I might have to order up a pound of the 60/40 myself before someone decides "leaded solder is bad, and should be banned."

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