[VAC] Re: '74 Argosy Electrical Problems . . .

["Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <joytbrew@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Dr. G,

I did all the obvious stuff except remove the water tank up front.  Started
cutting out the belly and have finally located what looks like the proper
coded wires.  It started raining hard again, so I retreated inside.  No
choice now, but to continue with making a major hole.  Should be to the
connections this afternoon.  No conduit, just clamps holding the wire.

Guess the factory hookup was wired per usual, connecting the umbilical via
wire nuts and tape.  These were inside the enclosed portion of the A frame.
I was able to gain enough slack from the inner belly to determine what was
wrong.  All the wire nut connectors were badly corroded and several were
apart.  The ground lug on the A frame was badly corroded.

Now, I'm trying to figure out the wiring code for the trailer vs. the
current code.  At least I have the charge line to supply power while I check
the lights and brakes.  Always a headache for me.

However, I sure need some advice about the wire splices I'm making.  I've
used the anticorrosive paste inside some of the wire nuts to see if it would
prevent the corrosion.  I've also used the dielectric grease for the same
purpose.  Tried to coat the wire nut, etc. with liquid tape to see if things
would stay together.  This was mostly in the light fixtures.  With the
Argosy, it's the AC wiring and I'm worried about vibration and the wire
nuts.  Do you have a recommendation?  Also, the DC connectors for the
umbilical need some special attention so there won't be a repeat failure.
Any ideas?

Next I have to get with those nasty running lights with the shell ground.
:(  However, I read many of your posts concerning how to deal with them.
Thanks!

                                      Regards, '74 Argosy 22 & '69 Safari
23, Joy