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Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on May 30, 2015, 09:04:15 AM: Picked up an old Jayco a while back and found this when I removed the rear sheeting.

Tail light housing screw straight into the 240v cable. Well done Jayco :cup:
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Post by: D4D on May 30, 2015, 09:13:28 AM: Standard operating procedure ;D
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Post by: plusnq on May 30, 2015, 09:24:13 AM: Shocking :)
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Post by: Patr80l on May 30, 2015, 09:41:36 AM: Those staples look a bit light-weight too.
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Post by: avotrol on May 30, 2015, 10:47:34 AM: Yep, professionals at their best!
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Post by: Crimso on May 30, 2015, 12:59:21 PM: Deceased estate?
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Post by: Campa on May 30, 2015, 02:28:23 PM: Pretty standard for Jayco craftsmanship.
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Post by: theins on May 30, 2015, 02:39:35 PM: Is that supposed to be a case for "aussie made"???
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Post by: tracker on May 30, 2015, 02:58:59 PM: Quote from: theins on May 30, 2015, 02:39:35 PM
Is that supposed to be a case for "aussie made"???

And lot's of people whinge about the imported stuff...i'm starting to wonder... ??? ???
Cheers Tracker.
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Post by: callmejoe on May 30, 2015, 03:17:15 PM: You got it wrong.
It was part of the build process. Screwing in solid cable as shown helps strengthen the chassis. While also earthing out the positive power supply.
Standard practice. :cheers:
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Post by: Flightrisk on June 06, 2015, 09:11:48 AM: Earth screw? If that's the worst you find in your jayco you're doing well. I'm just starting my fight with them for a list a mile long of poor workmanship!
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Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on June 08, 2015, 07:11:00 AM: Found another one ;D
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Post by: edz on June 08, 2015, 08:42:41 AM: Always with the negative waves Moriarity, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncbEucjsNFU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncbEucjsNFU)
You got to look on the positive side of things, like how talented the fitter was to be able to hit the same wire twice in different locations and while it was hidden behind a solid covering panel... essentialy blindfolded . ;D ;D
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Post by: #jonesy on June 08, 2015, 09:42:36 AM: Staples must have been on special! There are so many there, that they have made it weaker.

If the screws went through the wire how was it not shorting out?
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Post by: dales133 on June 08, 2015, 09:54:23 AM: Makes mine look like total overkill but I've removed the skins on several caravans an thier all built the same
Makes you wonder where all the money you pay for them gos
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Post by: Black Diamond on June 08, 2015, 10:45:38 AM: Great workmanship ;D
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Post by: richee on June 08, 2015, 10:58:42 AM: I think they are meant to be like that - stops the cable from slapping against the cladding ;D
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Post by: dales133 on June 08, 2015, 11:24:29 AM: If they don't blow up or fall apart how are they spoked to sell you another one
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Post by: Footy Shorts Shane on June 08, 2015, 07:47:29 PM: Quote from: #jonesy on June 08, 2015, 09:42:36 AM

If the screws went through the wire how was it not shorting out?

The second photo, I think the White wire is ground and black is the hot wire from trailer plug to run the fridge on 12v. Not sure, didn't bother to meter it out. All fixed with a pair of side cutters ;D
As for the first pic, I stuck a screw back into so as to not let any smoke out :angel:

Quote from: richee on June 08, 2015, 10:58:42 AM
I think they are meant to be like that - stops the cable from slapping against the cladding ;D

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