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General Discussion / Trailer wiring.

« Last post by cubeman on April 15, 2026, 10:17:24 am »

.Good morning everyone,

I’m having an issue with my 2023 Phoenix Cruiser and hoping someone here has run into this before.

When the RV is not connected to a trailer, all lights work properly (turn signals, brake lights, running lights, and reverse lights).

However, when I connect any trailer:

I only get running lights
No brake lights or turn signals

I’ve tested multiple trailers, and they all work fine on other vehicles.

I also checked the plug on the RV and am only getting power to two wires (running lights), which matches what I’m seeing on the trailer.

I looked in the fuse box and noticed positions 73 and 74 are listed as not used, which made me question where the trailer light power is actually coming from.

My question is:

Is there a converter or module somewhere in the RV for trailer wiring?
Or does the trailer wiring rely entirely on the Ford chassis system?

Any guidance on where to look or what to test next would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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General Discussion / Re: 3 Different 6V Batteries At Sams Club, November 2025

« Last post by Ron Dittmer on April 12, 2026, 08:38:56 pm »

The battery box needs a shield to block road debris, kicked up by the rear tires, from entering the compartment and burying the batteries with sand, salt, and slime.  Also, the box needs to have height added. And the door slide strengthened with replacements rated to several hundred pounds.  I am using slides rated for 350 lbs

You are so right, though I never considered stronger drawer glides.

My solution to the exposure to the rear tires was done around 15 years ago.  Though I used rubber mat truck bed liner, the ideal material is a truck mud flap that can be bought cheap at truck stops. Admittedly, it was harder to work the drawer to check fluid levels because the cables don't cooperate as well.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37432012@N08/albums/72157622075091526/

When later converting from 12V to 6V batteries, I ditched the slide-out tray and fabricated a "floor" to gain decent height for 6Vs.  Then I went with sealed AGMs to eliminate any need to check fluid levels.  More recently I added a quick disconnect to convenience.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37432012@N08/albums/72157682845982114/

I also added a shield for the propane tank to protect it from the rear tires on the driver side.  It is here where I applied a truck mud flap.  The material is ideal for these types of projects.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37432012@N08/albums/72157719214240214/

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General Discussion / Re: Introduce yourself

« Last post by JAWz on April 12, 2026, 12:23:33 am »

Hello everyone,
Newbie here. I am in the process of finalizing the purchase of a new to me 2021 Phoenix Cruiser 3100. I have been lurking for a short while since I started looking at PC coaches. Pretty excited.
Thanks for letting me share!

From California.

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General Discussion / Re: 3 Different 6V Batteries At Sams Club, November 2025

« Last post by Taildragger on April 11, 2026, 06:20:04 pm »

Tin, on my 2552, I pulled my tray, flattened the front lip to give me the needed length, removed the hasps,(no longer needed), swapped out my rails to a set with 500 lb capacity and lowered them as far as they could be installed. This gave me  just over 11” of clearance in height and plenty of length.  The two slots where the hasps used to grasp are perfect for an adjustable tarp strap, (Home Depot), that holds the tray solid. The 500 lb rated sliders run smooth as glass. 

The original Battery Tray is fabricated with anemic drawer slides that were never intended to support anything bigger the smallest kitchen cabinet.  i have owned two Phoenix Cruisers and had to rebuild the battery box on both. 
The battery box needs a shield to block road debris, kicked up by the rear tires, from entering the compartment and burying the batteries with sand, salt, and slime.  Also, the box needs to have height added. And the door slide strengthened with replacements rated to several hundred pounds.  I am using slides rated for 350 lbs   

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General Discussion / Re: Vehicle suspension

« Last post by Ron Dittmer on April 07, 2026, 12:58:22 pm »

That MorRyde is an interesting system, appearing to address the worst of the rear suspension complaints, but time will tell concerning the longevity of the rubber interface between the leaf springs and the chassis.  One thing it has going for it is it's simplicity.

Liquid Spring is a very expensive, evasive, and complex system that I shy away from for those reasons.  If the system fails during a trip, I would not be confident in finding a reputable company in a remote area that could address the system failure.

In the world of RVing, the term KISS comes up often.

K - Keep
I - It
S - Simple
S - Stupid

Everyone has their own idea of where the threshold is.  My threshold is lower than many others on forums.  If we lived in our motorhome seasonally, I could see increasing the threshold of KISS.  The MorRyde system easily falls within my personal threshold.

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General Discussion / Re: Vehicle suspension

« Last post by NCPinz on April 06, 2026, 09:45:44 pm »

Our 2552 has the MorRyde suspension and we think it rides very well.  Not harsh at all.  I don't see the need for the LS suspension and wouldn't want the extra weight.

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General Discussion / Vehicle suspension

« Last post by Rocinante on April 06, 2026, 05:06:38 pm »

I recently ordered the suspension option MorRyde RSX System for my 2351D (26 ft) unit which will be in production soon. My question, is it worth or needed to upgrade to liquid springs? I currently own a similar size B+ (not Phoenix) unit, a 2013 with a Chevy Express 3500 chassis with over 200,000 miles. It has original standard suspension from Chevy and I've had no sway or poor handling conditions over the past 13 years of ownership. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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General Discussion / 2019 3100 For Sale pristine! 8,500 miles

« Last post by Lets Cruise on April 03, 2026, 06:17:12 pm »

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/818144417963897/?mibextid=6ojiHh

Dave@ (423) 279-8350

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General Discussion / Re: Possible Re Joining

« Last post by Ron Dittmer on March 16, 2026, 01:54:10 pm »

Dave,  I have owned a 2350 before and traveled about.  Wasn't convinced the corner bed was good for us.  Bought a Road Trek 210.  To old to crawl over each other in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.  After discussing all the RV's we have owned, the 2350 suited us perfectly for the way we travel.  Thanks for your input and advice.  My only concern would be the DEF on the sprinter 3.0.

My wife and I agree that our model 2350 is not ideal for our middle-of-the-night bathroom visit, but we work with it.  We both get up, one goes right after the other, then its back to bed.

I have lots of reservations with any modern day diesel with DEF and the Sprinter is no exception, but I have beat that conversation to death on multiple forums.

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General Discussion / Re: Possible Re Joining

« Last post by Bangorbob on March 16, 2026, 11:56:58 am »

Dave,  I have owned a 2350 before and traveled about.  Wasn't convinced the corner bed was good for us.  Bought a Roadtrek 210.  To old to crawl over each other in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.  After discussing all the RV's we have owne, the 2350 suited us perfectly for the way we travel.  Thanks for your input and advice.  My only concern would be the DEF on the sprinter 3.0.