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by TDJohn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Westport Axle - Parts
Replies: 2
Views: 1939

Re: Westport Axle - Parts

Do you have your build sheet that came with the coach, and has all part numbers to major parts like axles, refrigerator, A/C, appliances, etc. It should have the model number on that sheet, if not, try looking for number on the axle itself.
by TDJohn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:57 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: front air bag (spring)
Replies: 1
Views: 1820

Re: front air bag (spring)

Your best bet is to remove it and bring it with you to field verify at a truck shop or parts store. How did you measure the bag? If I remember correctly, you need to measure the top hat, the top metal disc the airbag sits under, not the actual airbag. Also, many of items like these were different on...
by TDJohn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: 1998 C-Class steering stabilizer issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1825

Re: 1998 C-Class steering stabilizer issues

I should ask. Are there any other Safari C-Class folks still on this site. Our time may have passed? There are at least two that I know of here, but I don't know how active they are. If I remember correctly, one of them lives in Alaska. eneriksen Here is a link to one of them, with photos of his ri...
by TDJohn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Need rotors for SMC M-series "Blue Max" chassis
Replies: 5
Views: 2082

Re: Need rotors for SMC M-series "Blue Max" chassis

Chuck, Here is a link to a post that shows a comprehensive list of Safari brake parts, that fellow Safari member Bill E. did years ago on the FMCA forum and here too, but it was easier to find it on FMCA. He use to have a '00 Zanzibar. He is the same guy who knew where the refrigerator fuse was. ;) ...
by TDJohn
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Ride height?
Replies: 17
Views: 2619

Re: Ride height?

While I'm still trying to locate some information about the chassis/suspension on my coach I noticed this about the Reyco 1212 front. Koni lists a shock for Safari 1212 front #88-1458SP2 and rear 88-1457SP1. The shocks specs are correct for my coach. What suspension is this called?? For what it is ...
by TDJohn
Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:22 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Ride height?
Replies: 17
Views: 2619

Re: Ride height?

I don't know the answer to your question, but I can tell you that Safari measured the ride height from the center of the each wheel (4 corners) to the riveted belt line. For the VelvetRide Torsional Suspension, the ride height was 25 inches, +/- 1/4 inch, using the measuring method described above. ...
by TDJohn
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Small wood stove in 1995 40 ft Safari Serengeti
Replies: 9
Views: 14283

Re: Small wood stove in 1995 40 ft Safari Serengeti

Thank you for the feedback. When it gets that cold, that is when you can see and feel the lack of insulation. That stove looks like it has some decent btu output capability, and yet from what you were describing, it was just keeping up. This kind of feedback helps put this reality in perspective. So...
by TDJohn
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:19 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Engine Comm Failure Message
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

Re: Engine Comm Failure Message

I would suggest giving Dave Atherton a call, 605-997-0720. He is a retired CAT master troubleshooter and is very knowledgeable and helpful.
by TDJohn
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Mystery Oil pressure switch '98 Serengeti 3706
Replies: 10
Views: 3602

Re: Mystery Oil pressure switch '98 Serengeti 3706

If that oil pressure switch does not operate one of the gauges, it is possible that it could be the signal switch that runs the engine hour meter, located in the service bay. Some Safari coaches did use a signal from an oil pressure switch to run the hour meter.
by TDJohn
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Small wood stove in 1995 40 ft Safari Serengeti
Replies: 9
Views: 14283

Re: Small wood stove in 1995 40 ft Safari Serengeti

Nice setup! Looks like your pup really appreciates that cozy radiant heat. :D Do you go through a lot of wood on the frigid nights? It's hard to tell from the angle of the picture, but is the diamond aluminum sheet larger on the inside or the same size as visualized on the outside framed in the wind...