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by John Ruff
Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Buying new tires..
Replies: 11
Views: 6043

Re: Buying new tires..

'Chances are - you will see your tires rot before you ever see them wear out. So get the best deal on tires you can find. I bought Toyo tires four years ago and am happy with them. So whatever you buy will age out - not wear out. John Ruff --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Carl S" wro...
by John Ruff
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:08 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Buying new tires..
Replies: 11
Views: 6043

Re: Buying new tires..

'I use Toyo tires. The worst thing you can do to tires is to not use them. Keeping them covered when not in use will help protect them. But the more you drive them the longer they will last. John Ruff 96 Safari --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Carl S" wrote: > > I own a 1997 Safari S...
by John Ruff
Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:13 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: What kind of heater?
Replies: 11
Views: 5264

Re: What kind of heater?

'I have tried all kinds of electric heaters and finally settled on one based on a friends recommendation. WE LOVE IT! Most of the electric heaters had fans and were noisy. They also move the air around a lot and can cause moisture to freeze on your windows. We went with a very low profile oil filled...
by John Ruff
Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:17 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Diagnostic Port
Replies: 15
Views: 8587

Re: Diagnostic Port

'First follow the instructions to the "T" to download and run the software. When it is running - then select your correct engine model and horsepower. Then you connect the cable you purchased from Silverleaf (VMSPC) and connect it. Always have your computer and software running when you st...
by John Ruff
Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Diagnostic Port
Replies: 15
Views: 8587

Re: Diagnostic Port

'You have two of them. One is in the back bay and one is under your dash. They are identical. They are not ODB2 - but rather ODB1. If you use the VMSPC interface to a computer it will use this port and give you lots of data. John Ruff 96 Safari Sahara --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "ouac...
by John Ruff
Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Pre purchase inspection hints?
Replies: 22
Views: 8584

Re: Pre purchase inspection hints?

'There will always be surprises! Hopefully they will all be little ones and more pleasant than not. Ask someone local who owns a Safari to have a look at it with you. Wherever you are :) Just ask us here and we are glad to help check it out. John Ruff Chandler, AZ --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.co...
by John Ruff
Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Scottsdale
Replies: 6
Views: 3141

Re: Scottsdale

'I have made the trip both routes many times. Suggest you go the northern route and visit Yellowstone National Park. Then south and visit Bryce Canyon. A stop at the Oasis RV park in Las Vegas finishes off with an RV park you just won't be able to find fault with. If you come the southern route it i...
by John Ruff
Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Lost Schematic
Replies: 1
Views: 1148

Re: Lost Schematic

'Got it. Thanks for the emails :) John Ruff 96 Safari Sahara --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "John Ruff" wrote: > > I am having a senior moment and cannot locate the chassis wiring diagram for my Safari. Can someone point me to it? > > John Ruff > 96 Safari Sahara > '
by John Ruff
Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:49 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: Lost Schematic
Replies: 1
Views: 1148

Lost Schematic

'I am having a senior moment and cannot locate the chassis wiring diagram for my Safari. Can someone point me to it?

John Ruff
96 Safari Sahara'
by John Ruff
Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Yahoo Groups Legacy Content
Topic: Re: It's all good (I think) was Onan no start
Replies: 2
Views: 1616

Re: It's all good (I think) was Onan no start

'Remember the first rule of medicine and RV's - "Do No Harm!". Leave the sleeping dog lie. John Ruff :) --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, Dick Missett wrote: > > I arranged to have the Onan looked at first thing in the am to address the no start, no click, no nothin issue so that I can...