gijoecam
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I'm in the midst of a complete brake overhaul on our '04 Jayco 29y. I'm trying to find a good weathertight way to splice the six separate three-wire connections that need to be made. The factory used some special crimp connectors that had a rubber boot over them to seal out water, but even if I could find those, I have no way to crimp them.
I saw some plastic silicone-filled ones yesterday on a new axle, but my trailer parts guy didn't have any and didn't know where to find them... do those work well? If so, any idea where I can find them?
Is the old solder and shrink tube method significantly better?
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dupreet
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Solder and shrink is the best. Standard wire splices from Walmart with shrink over them is good too.
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smkettner
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What size wire?
I recommend these: They definately have adhesive to fully seal. I would trust them submerged in salt water.
http://www.waytekwire.com
Standard wire crimper and a heat gun needed.
I have these under my truck to connect the extra 7 pin. No issues since 2005 and close to 100,000 miles.
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Solder and shrink!
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ScottG
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Heat shrink, unless it has heat activated adhesive sealant in it, is not water tight and will leak if water is continuously splashing against it. The water tight type is hard to find but can often be purchased at boating supply stores. Don't assume standard shrink has sealant in it.
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ScottG wrote:Heat shrink, unless it has heat activated adhesive sealant in it, is not water tight and will leak if water is continuously splashing against it. The water tight type is hard to find but can often be purchased at boating supply stores. Don't assume standard shrink has sealant in it.
I ALWAYS squirt some rtv inside the shrink then heat it and squish the rtv out the ends. Now you are water tight and that is exactly what I would do on the trailer brakes.
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sum1
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Liquid electrical tape is also very effective.
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opnspaces
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I have seen sealant filled crimp connectors at both Walmart and Napa auto parts.
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sum1 wrote:Liquid electrical tape is also very effective.
Or, Scotch Coat from 3M. Might have to go to an electrical supply house to find it. It is a very good product for water proofing.
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I solder, shrink, and use liquid tape.
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