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human · 06-19-2019, 02:29 PM

Hi all.

I tried to replace our 2003 BT Cruiser ladder, and it's a nightmare. The ladder is manufactured by Christianson Industries, a backwater company that does not sell to private buyers (I know - do you not want my money or what?). I was on the phone with them for half an hour pleading my case (I am from Canada and shipping things here is outrageously expensive if through third parties). So no go. They only sell to Gulfstream. My question is, has anyone had any luck with replacing the original ladder? Are there any alternatives that don't involve punching a lot of holes in the fiberglass, and still preserving the original attachment points?

The other question pertains to my house battery being discharged by... I brought an electrician and we couldn't figure this out. I have two disconnect switches - one, visible, next to the fuse box and converter, and the other under the left side couch, where the main 12V bus is (close to the water pump). With both of these in the OFF position, the battery is drained in about 3 days and the LP alarm starts beeping. As I was saying, everything was checked and there are no current leaks anywhere... Interestingly enough, the vehicle battery doesn't seem to be affected. Anyone has been encountering this problem?

Thanks,
Victoria

06-19-2019, 02:29 PM	#1
human New Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 2	2003 5211 ladder and electrical questions Hi all. I tried to replace our 2003 BT Cruiser ladder, and it's a nightmare. The ladder is manufactured by Christianson Industries, a backwater company that does not sell to private buyers (I know - do you not want my money or what?). I was on the phone with them for half an hour pleading my case (I am from Canada and shipping things here is outrageously expensive if through third parties). So no go. They only sell to Gulfstream. My question is, has anyone had any luck with replacing the original ladder? Are there any alternatives that don't involve punching a lot of holes in the fiberglass, and still preserving the original attachment points? The other question pertains to my house battery being discharged by... I brought an electrician and we couldn't figure this out. I have two disconnect switches - one, visible, next to the fuse box and converter, and the other under the left side couch, where the main 12V bus is (close to the water pump). With both of these in the OFF position, the battery is drained in about 3 days and the LP alarm starts beeping. As I was saying, everything was checked and there are no current leaks anywhere... Interestingly enough, the vehicle battery doesn't seem to be affected. Anyone has been encountering this problem? Thanks, Victoria