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Old 05-15-2021, 11:57 PM   #21
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The breaker that connects the hydraulic pump and the main panel 12 volt part does not feed the propane detector or other small loads, so opening the 80 amp breaker does not completely isolate all loads from the batteries.
The little green light that is normally lit on my propane/carbon monoxide detector goes out when I manually trip the breaker and comes back on when I reset it. This is how my dealer installed the the breaker.
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Old 05-16-2021, 12:14 AM   #22
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I guess it's possible to have the 50 amp breaker fail, but the upgrade to the 80 amp breaker is really only for the hydraulic system, due to the high current draw by the electric motor that drives the hydraulic pump. The wiring on most of the systems for the hydraulics use #4 strand copper cable which will handle the high current. I'm not sure what is used on the electric systems, but pretty sure not heavy enough for a larger breaker.
Thanks, I suspected as much but thought I'd ask.
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Old 05-16-2021, 04:45 PM   #23
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All the continuing discussions about problems with hydraulic systems tripping the 50 amp breakers installed in our rigs got me to thinking about offering to install 80 amp breakers for those who have not done this and wanting to, but are unable to do it themselves. I would not be charging any labor, just the cost of a breaker and any connectors or wire, if needed. I have been checking, and the prices of Bussman CB185-80 Surface-Mounted breakers are running around $30, plus or minus, depending on availability and quantity purchased. These are not auto-reset breakers, but since I installed the one in our rig seven or eight years ago, I have never had a need to reset it.



So, if there is any interest for me to do this, please respond to this post so I can order enough breakers in time before the rally. If someone already has a breaker or if one wants to purchase a breaker on their own, that is fine also. Just post that info so I can be prepared.


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I'd have anyone interested be responsible to purchase their parts ahead of time, so you aren't getting stuck with a bunch of circuit breakers.
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Old 05-16-2021, 10:40 PM   #24
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Thanks, but I doubt there will be any problem being stuck with them. Even if I did have some extra, not installed, I'm sure that future rallys will use them up. I might even plan on having a few extra so I can do this at Quartzsite.
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Old 06-11-2021, 10:08 AM   #25
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Ordered one for delivery while there so might need help or instructions. TIA!
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Old 06-11-2021, 10:22 PM   #26
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Not a problem. Glad to install it for you if you want.
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We are going to have to cancel this years rally due to medical issues with my wife Betsy. We were really looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Hopefully next year.
Have fun!

I have informed the park of our cancellation.
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Old 08-05-2021, 04:02 PM   #28
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Are you going to to the fall rally. I would like someone to explain how to put that 80 amp fuse in my 2020 3121 Montana Thanks Eldon Yanna firemen 47 p.s. I have the fuse.
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Sorry, I will not be attending the fall rally, but there will be many there that will be able to assist you with this project, just have to ask.
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Fireman47, look me up at Rally and I’ll help. You could also have Keystone do it as part of your tech visit.
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Old 08-05-2021, 04:33 PM   #31
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Old 08-05-2021, 04:36 PM   #32
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For anyone doing the breaker upgrade, I found this tapered reamer the perfect tool to enlarge the holes in the ring connectors so they will fit the larger posts on the 80 amp breakers. Attempting to use a drill is a disaster and can cause injury as the drill bit will grab the copper ring without drilling clean through and twist the ring connector. I got mine on Amazon.


General Tools - TDT-02-01 130 T Handle Reamer, 1/8-1/2 (3.175mm-12.7mm) Tapered/Fluted, Guitar Woodworker Luthier Tool
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Having watched Bob use that tool on my rig made me a believer. Yet another tool for the arsenal.
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I have the tool ordered if anyone needs to use it at the rally
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