How to install an Inverter, exterior CB antenna brackets, and the appWeigh on a newer Cascadia!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- How to install a 2000 watt inverter, exterior CB antenna brackets and the appWeigh No Scale Truck Scale on a 2018 and newer Freightliner Cascadia. Plus Load Updates, Rusty and More!
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Long time watcher I just felt the need to tell you I enjoy the channel.
Thanks
Advice from an old retired trucker(71). Try moving the antennas higher for the CB.
The new truck is coming to life! We've been having some interesting storms in Cheyenne the last couple of days. Safe travels neighbor!
Good use of the 34 brother. Nobody can say you don’t put in the effort. Now you just need a long run of good luck!
You got that right!
I'm no radio pro, but. I had problems and on others advice, I ran a ground wire to that aftermarket antenna bracket. Helped a lot.
I just put on two cheap fiberglass antennas with the coil on top. Solved the problem
Getting it done! We were in your home area on Sunday. Took a run up to Laramie to watch UP's Big Boy steam into town, along with a thousand or so of our closest friends! LOL Decided to run over to Cheyenne before heading back to Denver. It was a bit on the warm side. Realized that my favorite western wear store is now just another Boot Barn. Dang! Safe travels and good loads! G&L
Yeah. Lou Talberts sold out. Too bad
We look forward to you delivering to us in Rothschild. On time and Rusty updates.
The hole you ran your inverter cables through was original for a main power shut-off switch. That a common place for them in cascades.
Hey, man I enjoy your videos and I always stay until the HAPPY DOG LOOK. Rusty is the best, what a sweet little guy. Let me know how to support you.
You can always send beggin strips to me. Email me at clutchtrucker@gmail. I’ll give u the address
Hey clutch, I believe that circular hole by your driver seat is where the factory battery disconnect switch used to be. Looks like somebody must’ve removed it to the best of my knowledge all of the new Cascadia come with the battery disconnect switch so if you’re gonna leave your truck parked, more than three days you’re supposed to turn that switch off and it isolates the batteries and shut all power down so that it doesn’t kill your batteries overextended periods of parked
You’re probably right
Great to see you both CLUTCH
Definitely glad truck is running good, keeping at it, making it more like the ole Coronado 🥰
Hugs and cuddles to RUSTY ❤
Be safe out there! 👍👋
That's the plan!
Hello!! Roswell new mexico 🇲🇽
Hey Darrel. With a co phased CB antenna you pretty much need both of them to be perfect. I didn't catch if you use both or just the one when you used the mounting bracket. If you only used the one the OHMS were imbalanced causing the SWR to go through the roof. I finally got the Galaxy radio the Tony #turretsTrucker gave me. I was having a problem where I was hearing what sounded like I had Rice Krisoies in the radio. It had cleared up and then happened again. I unscrewed the mic and it stopped so I took a mic from a Cobra 29 i had on the back seat and hooked it up and poof no more noise. My SWR with that at full power (100 watts) is 1.2-1 which is pretty damn good. I use a Wilson 1000 on a Mag mount on the roof of my car. Tony saw it.
I do hope you don't find out any more things about the trucklike the covered up hole in the floor.
You and Rusty stay safe.
Flex seal tape just a suggestion to seal the hole for the inverter cables top and bottom of the hole
I will be glad, eventually, to know your idea of the best option for solving the antenna prob on a newer Cascadia (including the satellite option).
Good job with the installs! You didn’t show us the waffle breakfast sandwich!
Next time!
Over clocked electronics... rick.
Cb shop. Gary Indiana. Exit 6. Burr st. TA. TRUCK STOP.
HE'S my go to cb tec. . Since 2005. He knows his stuff. And down to earth on prices. 😊 Google comments for his page. All good. Not one bad one at all.
That hole was the battery kill switch. All cascadia comes with
Sing that Bacon Song. 🎼🎶!!! Stay safe Mr Clutch and Rusty, 🙏😎
Another great video when i drove cat scale was 5 dollars free reweight
Next time, just go to a CB shop, Clutch.
I ran hotshot for a year and for the most part I loved it. However, if you think a 34 hour reset is a pain in a nicely appointed Cascadia, you should try one in an F-550…😊
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Yep, the SWR for your CB changes with the "chunk of metal" called the truck...need to find that small Allen wrench and adjust the short section of the antennas up or down to change the SWR. The "Striker" CB has a built in SWR meter? If not you can buy an SWR meter that goes in between the antenna(s) and the CB temporally for adjusting. Good luck!
Yep stryker has a built in meter. I just put two cheap fiberglass antennas on. Solved the problem
Some antennas need to be adjusted if the SWR is to high or to low. Maybe a CB shop could help too
Yes, you are right.
Most cb antenna needs swr. set.
That is exactly what I was going to say. The next thing is the antenna is about 80% of the radio.
Rusty sweet boy I have to agree with ya dad you are a meat ball dog 😂😂😂I seen fall right back on ya but when you getting your begging strip 😂😂😂 clutch you and Rusty enjoy being around those good ole southern folks in Georgia and if you are ever in Georgia and you see a old times buffet I recommend you try it YOU WILL GET GOOD SOUTHERN COOKING AT THAT PLACE I PROMISE YA!!!!
Very cool
I am amateur radio operator, installed and tested several different antennas for High Frequencies. I found generally single CB antenna work better than dual phased antenna. cable assembly for dual antennas are often not made well. External Mirror mount adopter may not have enough Grounding to Truck chassis , if truck cab adopter is attached to is made out of fiber glass. in that case, need to run ground wire from antenna mount adopter to truck chassis. not having enough or proper ground causes high SWR.
Once I grinded the other mount. Getting SWR readings like I should
You learn the hard way.😮😅
Everybody say. Re weigh. 20 times real fast.
Project farms. Did testing on diesel oils. Royal purple did pretty good for the price of it..
At TA they have the Single Bolt Mount in the CB acc. section
I made the double mount work with a little grinding. 😂
Clutch Both of the base plates are the same the only difference is the studs are on the different sides . Cut the stud off and have it welded on the back side ( mirror image)
I remember when reweighs were free. But it has gone up 4 bits every time over the past 25 yrs I have been driving.
They are the only ones that will go to bay for you if the state scale says you are overweight…if you produce a cat scale ticket the DOT officer will wave you on… because they can’t screw you over.
Yes
i would reuse that plate you have; you can drill a couple holes the sizes of the wires and get a couple grommets.
Did you put a fuse on the positive line running to your inverter? Also the battery you hooked to will do all the work and die fast. I normally go positive to back battery and ground to front battery. That way all the battery's get an even draw.
🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️It took me nearly 6️⃣years through 4️⃣different FL Cascadias (& 2️⃣microwaves) to discover that perfectly placed strap hole because I never looked behind the passenger seat🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
+ Usually , before permanently installing anything ; components get all hooked up while the wires are still loose except the ends so you can try your connections while still can change positions say antennas higher or lower front or back to choose best location for everything ; then you start installing things accordingly while testing after every install leaving the wires for last ; A VERY IMPORTANT RULE WHEN INSTALLING THE WIRES ( ESPECIALLY THE COAX OR ANY VIDEO OR AUDIO WIRES ) IS NOT TO RUN COAX WIRE PARALLEL OR CLOSE ( 4” OR LESS ) TO POWER REGULAR WIRES ( especially higher voltage ), AND IF YOU HAVE TO CROSS THESE WIRES YOU DO IT ON A 90 DEGREE ANGEL TO MINIMIZE THE INTERFERENCE WITH THE SOUND ( OR VIDEO ) . THIS RULE APPLIES TO ALL APPLICATIONS ( vehicles , houses RVs ,………. ) . It’s best if you mount the wires using the surface mount moldings sold at your local grocery store , salary , q camper , bacon strip ……,!,! 😎
Very cool info
Check grounding on cb antennas first, could just need a good ground
Think that hole was from a battery shutoff switch. I have one right next to the seat.
Loop d loop baby.
Just one one CB antenna I
Ground your brackets at the door
The longer bolts do that
CAT Scale is getting pricy but if you’re not able to install the app weigh system a CAT Scale ticket is cheaper than an overweight fine lol 😂
Yes
Q; do you see any E-Semis on the road? I know you are a working truck driver and my guess is no. Stay safe bro.
Not yet
Do you have the stryker cb hooked to stock wires in the truck? I am thinking of getting one from Amazon and do the cb conversion myself. What do think?
Stock cb antenna wires in the Cascadia are shit. You need to run new coax
Next one hr vid. Waffle breakfast sandwich. 😊
Loli
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Texas ranger works the best for the Cascadia
Hell man, I`ll send you a brand-new knife. Just tell me where to send it.
How are rates right now?
Still lousy. Although with a slight uptick
A lot of trucks do not have air suspension on steer axle, how does AppWeigh figure out the steer axle weight when the steer is spring suspension 🤷🏻♂️
My guess (just based on a bit of info) is that it’s kinda based on the teeter totter principle that weight on steer is essentially fixed and what varies is in the rear so once the steer weight is entered and saved, it can compute the drive weight based on the air pressure.
It adjusts fit the weight based on drive axle. It’s usually pretty close
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That’s not Garmin ELD interface
Wouldn’t it be cheaper to move your APU from your other truck onto your newer truck.
It just doesn’t seem to make sense to keep your truck on opti-idle overnight…. Idling your DEF truck will shorten the life of your emissions components. Besides, running your truck engine will be guzzling fuel overnight especially during those hot summer months
It’s a possibility
Any idea where or if you're gonna install your Ninja digital oven? I bought one when I saw you put it in your Coronado. I had it on top of my refrigerator until I bought the insignia that you have. I currently have it on the microwave shelf and the microwave strapped under the top bunk. I don't like that setup so looking for an idea
Gonna try to put it in the cabinet above the microwave. I’ve measured. It should fit. I just gotta build other storage for what’s up in there now
And clogged arteries
Save up and get you a new Pete.
Spoke to many new Pete drivers, not a single one appeared to indicate that a Pete has better uptime than a new Cascadia.
Maybe some day
PLEASE, for goodness's sake, trim your finger nails.
They’re my box cutters!
Hi Clutch. A week without a break down is fantastic! 🫡🙏🏼