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by Safaritoonces
Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Backup and Front Facing Camera Systems
Replies: 0
Views: 11462

Backup and Front Facing Camera Systems

After using the backup camera on a trip it was obvious that some improvements were essential. The night vision did not work because the camera infrared LEDs were reflecting off the plexiglass rear view port as well as also reducing the clarity of the image. This project replaces the original interna...
by Safaritoonces
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:13 pm
Forum: Appliances
Topic: Residential refrigerator
Replies: 10
Views: 10154

Re: Residential refrigerator

I agree, you really have to do your research. I took mine apart and it is well made. During shipping from China, UPS China dropped mine from a great height. It was a major horror show getting them to own up to the damage. The very heavy tansformer imprinted the heavy base plate but it still worked. ...
by Safaritoonces
Mon Jan 24, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Appliances
Topic: Residential refrigerator
Replies: 10
Views: 10154

Re: Residential refrigerator

I installed a Haier, the detailed project is on this site. I would recommend upgrading the invertor. They run at 94 - 95% so there is no significant disadvantage to using a 120v fridge and it will give you a lot more options at a lower price. vertical size and depth with handles are the limiting fac...
by Safaritoonces
Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Front Entrance Finishing
Replies: 0
Views: 11774

Front Entrance Finishing

These are two projects to replace the cloth door frame trim with hardwood and the repair/replacement of the sliding screen door glass.
https://safaritoonces.org/safari-toonce ... ion-shelf/
by Safaritoonces
Sat Jan 22, 2022 7:49 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Kitchen Storage Expansion Shelf
Replies: 0
Views: 11273

Kitchen Storage Expansion Shelf

This is a project that adds a vertical roller shelf beside the fridge in the kitchen. The shelves were designed to store canned goods and heavy dry goods like sacks of flour and rice.
https://safaritoonces.org/safari-toonce ... ion-shelf/
by Safaritoonces
Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: top clearance lights out. markers and headlights ok
Replies: 5
Views: 5086

Re: top clearance lights out. markers and headlights ok

The clearance lights are daisy chained and are powered through the headlight switch on the instrument panel on my 2000. The wires are marked as clearance lights but I think SMC only started printing on wires shortly before 2000. The clearance light wires on mine run down the drivers pillar and then ...
by Safaritoonces
Tue Dec 14, 2021 12:53 pm
Forum: Chassis
Topic: Removing inner rear wheels, diff seal
Replies: 12
Views: 14764

Re: Removing inner rear wheels, diff seal

I had dragging issues with my brakes, front and back. What I have been told is the phenolic cups absorb water if sitting to long and seize or don't release fully. On mine they overheated the pads and crumbled the lining, on the rear one seal was leaking and two abs sensors melted. I carry an infra r...
by Safaritoonces
Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Electrical & Electronics
Topic: AC power problem
Replies: 21
Views: 8687

Re: AC power problem

You may have a broken wire or pitted contact in the transfer switch. Remove the plate use a DVM to read the shore input, 120v on each leg to common, zero volts between legs. Then check the output side, it's a Y, 1 side shore in, 2nd side generator in, one out to inverter. If on shore power you shoul...
by Safaritoonces
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:41 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Vented Dryer Installation
Replies: 0
Views: 11434

Vented Dryer Installation

This project adds a 110v vented dryer above the existing Splendide wash/dryer. The dryer portion of the Splendide did not work as well we wanted, leaving the clothes damp and in a clump. The dryer chosen has a vent that was simple to run through the ceiling and also had front cleaning lint traps. Ma...
by Safaritoonces
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: Norcold 1200 Replacement - Residential Fridge Upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 12327

Norcold 1200 Replacement - Residential Fridge Upgrade

This is a project to replace the Norcold 1200 double door propane fridge with a Haier residential fridge in a 2000 Safari Continental motorhome. The Haier is 71″ by 28″, 15 cu. ft. and high efficiency rated.
https://safaritoonces.org/20211-10-24-r ... placement/