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Had my manual CTIS system working perfectly until a roadtrip last week. After some work using the air compressor to blow air into the PCU, it appears the wiring and switch work I did are all working fine and it's sending and receiving the correct electrical signals to open and close the...

I have a 24 > 12 volt converter that I turned on a long time ago and haven't shut off. Basically zero draw on the system until it's used. I know it's using something but I can tell you empirically that it's right there next to nothing. There's very little downside to using it.

Be sure to leave yourself enough room at full suspension articulation so the tires don't try to occupy space in the box. The walking axles will use a surprising amount of their travel. The camera work leaves a little to be desired, but there are several clips where you can see the rear tires...

Going off of memory (dangerous...), the signal from the PCU pressure sensor goes back in to the CTIS controller box, but I don't remember a wire with that data going out of the controller to the ECU. I am also pretty certain that information would not be available via the ECU.

I like that winch bumper:

After a bunch of troubleshooting and narrowing down my fault to (probably) a wiring issue back inside the dash, I now have functional CTIS again. Functionality was restored with 3 switches and re-wiring the PCU solenoids to work manually in the manner which Ronmar documented in his video. It's...

No smoking gun in checking the cross-talk between wires to the PCU. All ohm out as independent. After picking brains and burning up my own all day, I am very inclined to wire up a parallel manual system like Ron has pioneered. It's looking extremely attractive right now. My motivation to...

Is there an easy way to break down these connectors? Trying to check for continuity or cross-talk.

Hi Ron, Just PM'd you.

I found our trailer on craigslist for ~$15k (yes, pre-covid). Wasn't advocating new, just that they are well built and well featured. They are out there used if you look patiently.

HA! Someone else who digs up obscure references!!! But seriously, thanks for the pointer Ron. Will head out to give it a shot shortly. Chris

That has a number of panels joined together. If you were thinking of going fiberglass, I'd recommend Bigfoot trailers. They'll definitely be more expensive than that, but they are clamshell construction with one big piece for the top and one for the bottom. The only structural seam they have...

Trying to troubleshoot my CTIS. Anyone seen something like this before? I went for a drive and it was working fine. Stopped for a bit and when I restarted it, this happened. Solenoids keep cycling and when there's enough air you can hear the discharge. Both Brandon and Rick have helped...

Thanks. It's been a long road but I have enjoyed it so far, and now that we're getting to use it too... It's awesome! You can ask, but I won't have much of an answer- but not because of any secrets or the like. I haven't been tallying up the damage and have just been building it as life...

The hab I built is ~23' long at the top, resulting in about 7' of overhang from the rear of the aft tire and 12' from the rear axles actual pivot point. It's definitely a double-edged sword: I LOVE the space but I am very cautious when maneuvering. It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but...

Hi Johnny, The raw materials for the main structure were in this post: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/m1088-camper-conversion.193622/page-5#post-2329168 The 3x6's are the foundation and .180" wall. The lateral 2x3's in the floor are .120 wall, as are the perimeter tubes (2x3...

Confirmed. ACP or e-panel, which is .008 alu skin covering .120 HDPE with another .008 of alu to make the sandwich. No FRP on it. No wrap will be either. I am just going to get over the fact there are times when it's a 10 pound bag on a 5 pound road. The wifey even already said it looks...

Good news- can confirm HOT water is now available at the galley sink! The interior build out is still on pause- we have been trying to use the camper while the PNW weather is still appealing. This week we were supposed to go off for a few days, but I took a left turn working on the CTIS system...

Here you go, George... Sorry it's not the best pic but it's pretty simple. I have 1/2" for the water heater and the OEM hoses are 5/8" so it required a little rigging. I couldn't find a combination 5/8 x 1/2 T fitting, so I had to convert between sizes to make the hoses connect. The top...

On the subject of tires, I know it moves away from the military spec but has anyone looked into the 22.5" wheel options in super single sizes (445 65 22.5 )? Anyone with experience running those?