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by canucklehead
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:35 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: 1993 Safari Serengeti driving batteries going dead
Replies: 6
Views: 7882

Re: 1993 Safari Serengeti driving batteries going dead

my friend I bought this from had installed a disconnect at chassis batts but it is a bit of a PITA to lift bed all the time with the dead bed lift struts and use a stick to prop open..wondering if stick will wiggle and bed slam down on head :shock: :D . I actually have a pair of Ford truck hood stru...
by canucklehead
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:28 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: 1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration
Replies: 7
Views: 11629

Re: 1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration

here are pics of transfer switch and the battery compartment overview:
rv transfer switch.jpg
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by canucklehead
Sun Jun 25, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: 1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration
Replies: 7
Views: 11629

Re: 1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration

TDJohn, I moved the Mohome to my sons but as I recall, when plugged into shore, if turn on the inverter Trace U2512SB (pic below) AND flip the stair switch, it seems to trip the Transfer switch to somehow disconnect and I have no 120. I had been told same as you: the inverter should charge my AUX ba...
by canucklehead
Sun Jun 25, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Start Here
Topic: A/C runs; shore power yes, generator no.
Replies: 7
Views: 8661

Re: A/C runs; shore power yes, generator no.

I haven't looked closely at my ATS but ddi have cover off to replace my 50A shore power connection cord/male plug end. I read there are contacts activated by a solenoid you hear click so cleaning contacts might also be a cost saving option.
by canucklehead
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: 1993 Safari Serengeti driving batteries going dead
Replies: 6
Views: 7882

1993 Safari Serengeti driving batteries going dead

My driving batteries to start the diesel engine are getting drained down when unit sits for a week or so. nothing obvious I can see. Maybe memory wire for radio stays hot but can't think of what else would cause this or draw on batts when not running. Newer batteries. I noticed a couple of RV soleno...
by canucklehead
Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:04 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: 1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration
Replies: 7
Views: 11629

1993 Safari Serengeti Electrical Configuration

new to me 1993 Safari Serengeti. I have owned approx 10 different campers and travel trailers, first Motorhome. Wow, can't believe how much I'm struggling to figure out plumbing, electrical, fuse locations, etc... Safari made an owner's manual, I believe to use as fire paper because it is shockingly...
by canucklehead
Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Help me figure out a problem with my house batteries
Replies: 6
Views: 16765

Re: Help me figure out a problem with my house batteries

I find leaving plugged in can drain juice out of batteries, keep an on water level. i add distilled water. Shocking how much water you can add if never checked.