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Do you need a negative bus for auxiliary power?

Do you need a negative bus for auxiliary power?

We also recommend setups with a negative bus, as they provide a very solid ground (important for proper function and protection) and helps eliminate the need for searching for a solid ground to power your electronics. Each auxiliary connection should be protected by a fuse that is as close to the amp draw for the accessory.

Can a slide out camper be operated manually?

Some slide out camper mechanisms allow the slides to be operated manually. For example, Arctic Fox slides are designed to be manually operated through an outside compartment door. To move the slide, the campers come with a tool called a T-assist handle. The T-assist handle quickly assembles to manually move a slide out room.

What’s the best way to control auxiliary power?

We also recommend a manual battery kill switch in between that connection. One of the most common ways to control power and properly protect circuits is with an auxiliary fuse block and max-amp circuit breaker.

Why does my truck not start when I turn it off?

When you turn an engine off, as it approaches its final stopping point it will turn backwards a few degrees from hitting engine compression. If you have a worn-out timing belt, that backwards motion can shear off a few belt teeth, causing your truck not to start next time.

Why does a running board come out of a truck?

This is because these boards normally come out and stretch to lower levels compared to the fixed boards. When the door is closed, these boards will hide underneath the truck to ensure ground clearance in not affected.

Where do running boards go when the door is closed?

When the door is closed, these boards will hide underneath the truck to ensure ground clearance in not affected. The exact position these boards can go to varies but is mostly halfway between the vehicle and the ground. Fixed running boards cannot be placed this low as they may hit obstacles on the road when off roading.

Why does my Dodge Ram shut off while driving?

The radio may randomly shut off while driving. Most of these issues make it hard, or just plain embarrassing, to drive the truck, but the unreliability of airbag deployment is a life-threatening danger. Many Dodge Ram owners attempt to fix electrical problems individually when the TIPM is the real root cause.

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