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by Joeoren
Thu Jan 13, 2022 4:37 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 201924

Re: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild

orginal roof truss 20190319_142700.jpg 20190319_142648.jpg we basically remade the exact shape truss out of plywood same as factory, orginally they used a notch for the wiring with a metal plate i went a different route for a little more strenth youll see later. the rv also had roughly 32 trusses fr...
by Joeoren
Tue Jan 11, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 201924

Re: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild

Hey Joeoren That's a daunting project. My friend James rebuild a partially smashed Newmar. I don't know how far along you are on this but his photos might be good for some inspiration. --> https://advrider.com/f/threads/rebuilding-a-class-a-motorhome-scamper-the-smashed-camper.1169693/ I'm actually...
by Joeoren
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 201924

Re: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild

ever driven a convertible motorhome? i have:

I think thats enough for now i will keep uploading as i go through the hundreds of pictures over the progress of the rebuild.
by Joeoren
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:31 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 201924

Re: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild

So after a couple weeks of trying to decide if i wanted to flip it or keep it and after seeing 100s of rvs i decided i would take the high road and build my own rv using as much as i could from the safari. a couple weeks later it looked like this:
by Joeoren
Mon Jan 10, 2022 11:22 pm
Forum: Coach Upgrades & Updates
Topic: 1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022
Replies: 21
Views: 201924

1990 safari serengeti - Full Rebuild updated 1/13/2022

WARNING if you are squeamish seeing very damaged motorhomes you shouldn't continue: Hi safari friends, for the last 2 years I’ve been rebuilding a 1990 Safari Serengeti that was destine for the junk yard. Ill be posting my pictures here as I dig them up with the hopes of possibly helping people lear...
by Joeoren
Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:20 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Detroit 8.2 alternator
Replies: 12
Views: 8139

Re: Detroit 8.2 alternator

So, john after reading what you have said and doing a little research, I think I will be not replacing the isolator and just delete it entirely. I think I would much rather use one of the new style battery separators (smart solenoids.) upon further investigation I’ve realized not only did my alterna...
by Joeoren
Thu Jan 06, 2022 2:01 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Detroit 8.2 alternator
Replies: 12
Views: 8139

Re: Detroit 8.2 alternator

John your a legend. thank you so much for the info because i honestly thought the 28si would just be a drop in solution. heres some things: my current pulley setup is a v ribbed 2 belt setup. here is the alternator that i ordered: i believe its the correct one. new 28si specs.jpg my current battery ...
by Joeoren
Tue Jan 04, 2022 10:31 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Detroit 8.2 alternator
Replies: 12
Views: 8139

Re: Detroit 8.2 alternator

Went to a couple local places here in arizona and everyone kept telling me just get a newer style alternator. I bought the rebuild kit for it and i am going to try to rebuild it in my spare time and keep as a spare. However I decided to order a delco 28si which is a direct replacement for my unit an...
by Joeoren
Mon Jan 03, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Detroit 8.2 alternator
Replies: 12
Views: 8139

Re: Detroit 8.2 alternator

Here's the alternator tag