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by astrnmrtom
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:41 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Battery to engine wiring
Replies: 3
Views: 25651

Re: Battery to engine wiring

Not sure if this will help.
SafariPrimary12vdcDist.pdf
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by astrnmrtom
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Ride height specs
Replies: 7
Views: 48950

Re: Ride height specs

Here's a how-to I downloaded for the Velvet Ride Chassis:
Safari Magnum Ride height-Adjustment-Rev2.4.pdf
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by astrnmrtom
Fri Sep 15, 2023 8:15 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: ENGINE OIL AND FILTER RECOMENDATIONS
Replies: 4
Views: 22630

Re: ENGINE OIL AND FILTER RECOMENDATIONS

When I bought my rig, I asked the head bus mechanic in our transportation dept what filters he used, and he said Fleetguard. My rig has a Cat, so I'll use Cat filters, but if they aren't available, I'll use Fleetguard. Shell T-6 is what I use although I've used other oils too. I've been a synthetic ...
by astrnmrtom
Tue Aug 08, 2023 12:26 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Bilstein or Koni?
Replies: 17
Views: 40410

Re: Bilstein or Koni?

Interesting thread. Looks like rather than being a "Sumo Spring" they are upgraded bump stops, and from what I could gather on my research, there's should be a gap between the stop, and the suspension when the rig is unloaded. I'm not familiar with this chassis, but from your description, ...
by astrnmrtom
Wed Jul 19, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: Start Here
Topic: "10 Year Rule"
Replies: 6
Views: 28994

Re: "10 Year Rule"

We've been full timing for close to three years and only once were we refused reservations because of the rule. It was a quite expensive, posh resort that we wanted to check out - that was the only time. When asked we always offer to send photos. Our '98 is in very good shape and I try to keep it cl...
by astrnmrtom
Fri Jul 07, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: Start Here
Topic: Running Lights wont go off
Replies: 3
Views: 12071

Re: Running Lights wont go off

2X on the wrong relay. Hope you kept the old one. Compare the part numbers and the schematic printed on the relay housing. Make sure it matches the old one, pin for pin. Pay special attention to the markings that show what contact is NO or NC --- N -ormally O -pen, or N -ormally C -losed. It may not...
by astrnmrtom
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Slides and Levelers
Topic: Leveling jacks not working
Replies: 5
Views: 23562

Re: Leveling jacks not working

Glad you found the fix. I had the same thing happen several month's ago, but only for the front jack. It was the switch and I was able to carefully remove the rocker to access the contacts and clean them. If anyone reads this and tries doing the same, beware of little flying parts.
by astrnmrtom
Sat Jun 10, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Where to find a master cylinder rebuild kit.
Replies: 3
Views: 12815

Re: Where to find a master cylinder rebuild kit.

One trick I've used when I run into research dead ends is to do a search using as much vehicle information as I can, and when the results page pops up, click on the "Images" button. Then I start looking for a part that looks like the one I'm trying to replace. Sometimes the photo links to ...
by astrnmrtom
Sun May 14, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: steering box leaking fluid
Replies: 19
Views: 43726

Re: steering box leaking fluid

For anyone in the future who has this problem and is stuck somewhere on the road for lack of a seal kit, there is a workaround that will get you home. You'll need to go to a hardware store to pick up a piece of aluminum or steel plate large enough to make another cover. Doesn't have to be a thick as...
by astrnmrtom
Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:57 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: Inverter/charger replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 7558

Re: Inverter/charger replacement

Glad you found the problem. I suggest that checking and tightening connections at the transfer switch and breaker panel should be part of your regular maintenance schedule. Doesn't have to be done frequently, but annually of you use the rig part time, or full time without a lot of moving, or twice a...