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looking swish, well done
Pete I'm sure you can buy dual voltage LEDs?Well I think it’s finished apart from fitting a voltage reducer so the 24v truck can pull the 12v trailer. Long story, no, I don’t want to convert the trailer.
I have spread one load of lime with it by my house. It went well, took the undulating grass field very well. Just a couple of tweaks needed on the body mounts.
With a full 9.5t of lime on board she grossed just under max weight on the rear axle and well under max on the front. Drove a treat on the road, very smooth and went through the gears beautifully.
Ive been short on updates lately because everything has been grinding slow to get finished. We had major problems with the AgLeader screen and rate controller not communicating with the new hydraulic valve, but with enormous amounts of effort from @MrHappy and Pearson Hydraulics we got there in the end . Thanks to Thomas Burton and Sam at Precise Solutions too.
Some pics soon.
i would put masking tape on the actual hoses then spray galv all the fittings and valve. procote bright zinc i find the best quality. the only thing that will stick properly to zinc fittings is more zinc! (without etch primer at least).Just lacquered the valve and pipe fittings. Should keep it looking smart for a few minutes.
After advice from The Cornish Magician I’m going to seal between the valve slices. The back will have to wait until it all comes off to paint the brackets during the winter.
Cup of tea, then see if we can rig up some temporary mudwing extensions to cater for the wider tyres.
Well I think it’s finished apart from fitting a voltage reducer so the 24v truck can pull the 12v trailer. Long story, no, I don’t want to convert the trailer.
I have spread one load of lime with it by my house. It went well, took the undulating grass field very well. Just a couple of tweaks needed on the body mounts.
With a full 9.5t of lime on board she grossed just under max weight on the rear axle and well under max on the front. Drove a treat on the road, very smooth and went through the gears beautifully.
Ive been short on updates lately because everything has been grinding slow to get finished. We had major problems with the AgLeader screen and rate controller not communicating with the new hydraulic valve, but with enormous amounts of effort from @MrHappy and Pearson Hydraulics we got there in the end . Thanks to Thomas Burton and Sam at Precise Solutions too.
Some pics so
ive used these before when i had a 24 volt and a 12 volt pickup. work fine. just a easy like for like swap on the trailer, then you can tow it with whatever you like.Pete I'm sure you can buy dual voltage LEDs?
Edit quick look on eBay. I'm sure there will be prettier ones
Dual Voltage Rectangle Submersible Trailer 12v 24v LED Lights *LIFETIME WARRANTY | eBay
Low Current Draw (Stop 0.15A Tail 0.07A Indicator 0.11A @ 13.8volts). Width: 150mm. Fully sealed electronics - Never have to change bulbs again.www.ebay.co.uk
Good stuff Peter, a whole new world in warning messages awaits you with the Merc.Well I think it’s finished apart from fitting a voltage reducer so the 24v truck can pull the 12v trailer. Long story, no, I don’t want to convert the trailer.
I have spread one load of lime with it by my house. It went well, took the undulating grass field very well. Just a couple of tweaks needed on the body mounts.
With a full 9.5t of lime on board she grossed just under max weight on the rear axle and well under max on the front. Drove a treat on the road, very smooth and went through the gears beautifully.
Ive been short on updates lately because everything has been grinding slow to get finished. We had major problems with the AgLeader screen and rate controller not communicating with the new hydraulic valve, but with enormous amounts of effort from @MrHappy and Pearson Hydraulics we got there in the end . Thanks to Thomas Burton and Sam at Precise Solutions too.
Some pics soon.
Most led lights are 12 to 24 volt (in fact i bet there's very few aren't) so unless there's more complicated electrics than lights on the trailer get them changed.Pete I'm sure you can buy dual voltage LEDs?
Edit quick look on eBay. I'm sure there will be prettier ones
Dual Voltage Rectangle Submersible Trailer 12v 24v LED Lights *LIFETIME WARRANTY | eBay
Low Current Draw (Stop 0.15A Tail 0.07A Indicator 0.11A @ 13.8volts). Width: 150mm. Fully sealed electronics - Never have to change bulbs again.www.ebay.co.uk
Good stuff Peter, a whole new world in warning messages awaits you with the Merc.View attachment 976057
Looks better on 750s than I though it might, we did similar to you with the mudtrappers, just used stainless instead of stockboard and they do a grand job.
Watch for lime settling on the rear hangers, in by the brake adjusters on the rear axle, and inside where your Rockinger bolts to - it's a bit of a bugger how it sits in those places because you tend to get quite wet hosing it out of there.
The turbulence seems to suck it in everywhere, the brake valve on our Actros has aleady sprung a leak from corrosion (and they're talking $7500 for one of those!) but that's probably fert and not lime-related
PeteWell I think it’s finished apart from fitting a voltage reducer so the 24v truck can pull the 12v trailer. Long story, no, I don’t want to convert the trailer.
I have spread one load of lime with it by my house. It went well, took the undulating grass field very well. Just a couple of tweaks needed on the body mounts.
With a full 9.5t of lime on board she grossed just under max weight on the rear axle and well under max on the front. Drove a treat on the road, very smooth and went through the gears beautifully.
Ive been short on updates lately because everything has been grinding slow to get finished. We had major problems with the AgLeader screen and rate controller not communicating with the new hydraulic valve, but with enormous amounts of effort from @MrHappy and Pearson Hydraulics we got there in the end . Thanks to Thomas Burton and Sam at Precise Solutions too.
Some pics soon.
They seem to have a weird testing system for the lights, eg one of our trailers (if plugged into the Actros) gives a reversing lamp warning every time you use the service brake, and there are no faults with either the truck nor trailer in questionThanks for the tips Pete, just the job. I know what you’re saying about the turbulence, sometimes makes the spreading look all wrong but if I slow down just a couple of km/h it cures it.
Had a warning light yesterday about a faulty bulb. Buggered if I can see where that is.
They seem to have a weird testing system for the lights, eg one of our trailers (if plugged into the Actros) gives a reversing lamp warning every time you use the service brake, and there are no faults with either the truck nor trailer in question
You'll also get "top up washer fluid" or "top up coolant" warnings if you get on a lean, amongst quite a few other ones. They are good trucks though. Solid and stable
Pete
Speak with South Cave Tractors they have sourced an adaptor which plugs into the Commercial 24v socket and gives a12v output socket. We have them on our Mogs v simple
Used to drive Mercs & had plenty of bulb faults with the lights working as they should.Thanks for the tips Pete, just the job. I know what you’re saying about the turbulence, sometimes makes the spreading look all wrong but if I slow down just a couple of km/h it cures it.
Had a warning light yesterday about a faulty bulb. Buggered if I can see where that is.
Pleased you are pleased .Beautiful day in Warwickshire. First time out with the Zetros. Put 120t on near home. Used .62 of a litre of fuel per tonne spread, very pleased with that. That’s about half the Xerion usage and slightly less than the Big A. Early days but quietly happy at the moment. View attachment 976303View attachment 976304View attachment 976305
Shame I can only like this post the onceBeautiful day in Warwickshire. First time out with the Zetros. Put 120t on near home. Used .62 of a litre of fuel per tonne spread, very pleased with that. That’s about half the Xerion usage and slightly less than the Big A. Early days but quietly happy at the moment. View attachment 976303View attachment 976304View attachment 976305