runaway parents Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 It is great to be able to do bush repairs. I.E.welding with batteries and jumper cables.It is ok to do this to get you to the nearest weld shop to fix properly .It is not ok to travel 200 miles knowing you have jerry rigged up something that could endanger yourself and the general public!!!!!!!!!! Being a Washington State Certified Welder I am trained to spot bad welds .And driving down the road knowing you have a questionable weld and continue to do so is irresponsible!!!!!!!GET IT FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Ok... I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrformance Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Everything I do is "Jerry" rigged, Jerry is the name of the guy that taught me how to weld. 2006 Volvo VNL 780, " Arvey" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 2010 Forest River Coachman Freedom Express 280RLS Jackalopee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcussen Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 MacGyver can do it with batteries and jumper cables, but he uses a quarter instead of a welding rod. Foretravel 40ft tag 500hp Cummins ISM 1455 watts on the roof, 600 a/h's lithium in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 We had a couple guys run a front wheel bearing off the front of a Chev pickup one winter day. They made a ski out of a nice birch log and skidded their way out of the bush north of Fort Mac. It was -35. This was before Ft Mac caused all the climate global change warming in the world. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sehc Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Sound like the stuff I had to for Uncle Sam's Self Propelled Artillery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Av8r3400 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 (I assume this is a response/reaction to a post on Facebook) Av8r3400 Thunderstruck - 2012 Volvo VNL 730 D13 iShift Slick - 2021 Grand Design Momentum 397TH I'd rather die trying to live - Than live trying not to die. -Leonard Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Son broke a starter bolt off in block yesturday. Had to weld a drill into a socket and extention. Then had to weld a tap into a socket and extention to reach repair. No way an easy out was going to work. To be old and wise had to be dumb and stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 Maybe you should volunteer to inspect welds for Lippert. I cut all the shackles off my trailer frame. The best one had about 10% fusion. But they were all purdy welds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelazyFarmer Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: (I assume this is a response/reaction to a post on Facebook) I think so. Thing is I seen that post. His jumper cable weld looks better then my welds with a real welder in the shop! Farmer, Trucker, Equipment operator, Mechanic Quando omni flunkus moritati-When all else fails, play dead I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 16 hours ago, Av8r3400 said: (I assume this is a response/reaction to a post on Facebook) Yup critical welds like these need to be done correctly. There is a lot of liability involved in this area. if this caused an accident the lawyers would be all over this. And as far as being a weld inspector sure I would love to be one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcussen Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Your welds are a result of your manufacturers welders, some are good and some are not. Bottom line, get under there with a flashlight every now and then and look for bad welds. Most trailer and 5th wheelers are not made to Porsche or Mercedes standards..Its called due diligence. Foretravel 40ft tag 500hp Cummins ISM 1455 watts on the roof, 600 a/h's lithium in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 9 hours ago, jcussen said: Your welds are a result of your manufacturers welders, some are good and some are not. Bottom line, get under there with a flashlight every now and then and look for bad welds. Most trailer and 5th wheelers are not made to Porsche or Mercedes standards..Its called due diligence. This is very true don't think I could not sleep at night knowing I had jerry rigged up some critical welds that has the potential of killing someone on the highway. And continued to drive it down the road with out getting it fixed correctly. Don t get me wrong I am not putting the guy down for being able to weld with a batteries witch was pretty impressive but the end result the weld had pinholes and a lack of penetration which has a potential of failing again.I was ok with this until he told me it has gone over 200 miles and still holding . this is where I had to jump of the band wagon a lot of people that responded to that post was in aw at how he could weld with batteries and over looked the fact that he put the public in danger. Check those welds .The Life you save may be your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemergary Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 Been around welding my whole life. Its not just about a good looking weld. Worked for GM 40 yrs. They decided to combine trades. How can you turn a 4 yr. apprentice program into anybody can do it. Scarry OMG I retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moresmoke Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 7 hours ago, runaway parents said: This is very true don't think I could not sleep at night knowing I had jerry rigged up some critical welds that has the potential of killing someone on the highway. And continued to drive it down the road with out getting it fixed correctly. Don t get me wrong I am not putting the guy down for being able to weld with a batteries witch was pretty impressive but the end result the weld had pinholes and a lack of penetration which has a potential of failing again.I was ok with this until he told me it has gone over 200 miles and still holding . this is where I had to jump of the band wagon a lot of people that responded to that post was in aw at how he could weld with batteries and over looked the fact that he put the public in danger. Check those welds .The Life you save may be your own. The pin holes had nothing to do with the batteries. The pin holes were more likely due to lack of proper prep. You can weld quite successfully with battery power with the right size electrodes. Talk about pure DC power. I have a spool gun that was actually designed to work with 2 batteries. Makes for an easy portable welder. Also keep in mind that 200 miles may or may not get you to a competant repair facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Moresmoke said: The pin holes had nothing to do with the batteries. The pin holes were more likely due to lack of proper prep. You can weld quite successfully with battery power with the right size electrodes. Talk about pure DC power. I have a spool gun that was actually designed to work with 2 batteries. Makes for an easy portable welder. Also keep in mind that 200 miles may or may not get you to a competant repair facility. Pinholes are also caused buy using wet welding rod . This guy was in Missouri you cannot leave one town with out running into another one also there is rental company's where you can rent welders. I have been a certified welder for 30 years I know what causes bad welds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runaway parents Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Guess the point I was trying to get across was .We don't want to be jerry rigging up these rigs. All we need is some one to get into a wreck and seriously hurt some one .The government get involved and they slap a bunch of restrictions on us. Such as a mandatory version of a cdl license and being required to stop at scales for inspections. What a way to kill a fun hobby.Be safe out there. If it is broke fix it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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