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  1. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Nope, all of my own creation. I had a few slabs of alu laying around for backing plates and put the appropriate holes in them to spread the load on the inside. I located the mirrors pretty far forward on the door to try and tie into the increased structural stability near the hinges but it...
  2. ckouba

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    Victron 70A 24>12 converter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BF5BQLA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?smid=A21C4U5X700J66&psc=1 I leave my batteries on and the converter powered up (haven't shut it off since turning it on). It literally draws nothing unless there's a load on it, i.e. I can go out...
  3. ckouba

    Where is the CTIS function troubleshooting section in the TM's?

    I think I found the issue.... Photo taken after while trying to reassemble. The hose was out of the compression fitting. I think it's too short so it's getting replaced with a slightly longer one with fresh fittings. When I bought the truck, this line was off the fitting but I didn't...
  4. ckouba

    M1088 camper conversion

    Quick update: My mirrors had always been a little floppy. I made a pair of supports to tie the outside door skin to the inside door skin and that made a world of difference. For others considering the same mirrors, I would recommend mounting them as close to the lead edge of the door as...
  5. ckouba

    Where is the CTIS function troubleshooting section in the TM's?

    Well that makes sense. I was occupied with other items today but that is where I will start tomorrow. Stay tuned... and thanks Ron!
  6. ckouba

    Where is the CTIS function troubleshooting section in the TM's?

    The short version is the solenoids click but air fails to flow. Upon shutting it down and unpowering the control solenoid, there is no release of air. It has air to the input side but I am feeling like something in the quick release valve may now not be correctly functioning. When I...
  7. ckouba

    Where is the CTIS function troubleshooting section in the TM's?

    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...
  8. ckouba

    12v supply on 24v house battery setup.

    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.
  9. ckouba

    From fire truck to MTV

    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...
  10. ckouba

    Diagnostic Readers

    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.
  11. ckouba

    So, That Oracle Lighting M1079 at SEMA This Year....

    I like that winch bumper:
  12. ckouba

    CTIS troubleshooting

    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...
  13. ckouba

    CTIS troubleshooting

    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...
  14. ckouba

    CTIS troubleshooting

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

    CTIS troubleshooting

    Hi Ron, Just PM'd you.
  16. ckouba

    Largest Box on 1083/1088

    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.
  17. ckouba

    CTIS troubleshooting

    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
  18. ckouba

    Largest Box on 1083/1088

    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...
  19. ckouba

    CTIS troubleshooting

    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...
  20. ckouba

    Largest Box on 1083/1088

    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...
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