For those of you that are chemistry-challenged, ammonia aggravates a fire, in that the ammonia will add to a fire, much as Nitrous Oxide will to an engine that has NOS injection.
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AIR#2611
I'm sure this is just one of those things that happen when you go camping, but I purchased a surge protector for our Airstream after having to have the circuit board for the A/C unit replaced last year, fortunately under warranty. Friday the power to our Airstream was shut down by surge protector. I reported the outage to the campground management, but it took about an hour for the service technician to arrive. When we went out to the electrical post, the time delay timer was in the process of restarting the power (2-1/2 minute delay) so the voltage had just come back into the safe range for the surge protector to allow power to return to the trailer. The main 30 amp breaker inside the trailer had also tripped and I reset it after power was restored. Shortly after, our bathroom vent quit working. We keep this vent running 24/7 while we camp just to keep the bathroom humidity and any odors that might come back through the toilet when it's flushed out of the bathroom. I didn't think to check the fuse for the vent, but I just assumed we have worn it out.
If we have worn it out, does anyone know how hard it is to replace? Our warranty ran out May 28th so I will order a new one from a dealer and install it myself if it's not the fuse, but I'm not Norm Abrams by any stretch of the imagination.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
Driving north on I-95, we saw a brand spankin' new, 2005, never titled Safari 30 for sale at Don Mar RV Sales in Lynchburg, South Carolina (exit 141)...beautiful with the olive circle pattern on the dinette benches. I think they wanted 41,000...
If we have worn it out, does anyone know how hard it is to replace?
Hi Tom,
Our round bathroom fan had a habit of leaking through the center whenever it rained, so we replaced it last February with one of the square ones that Airstream is now putting in the current crop of Classics. The swap involved enlarging the hole in the roof by a fair amount, and also reinforcing the edges of the new opening with some additional aluminum strips - probably more nerve-wracking than truly difficult. But we feel that it was worth the effort - we now have no leaks (and we just had some awesome amounts of rain the other night camped at Mark Twain Lake, MO!), and the new fan moves more air than the old round one. It used to be that the mirror in the bathroom was over halfway steamed up whenever we'd get out of the shower, and now it's usually completely clear. We had toyed with the idea of putting in another Fantastic Fan there, but ultimately decided against it, as they move air too well! (freezing when getting out of the shower is not Miriam's idea of fun).
We got the new fan at Camping World, but replaced the vent cover with one of the tough UV-resistant ones. We're really happy with it.
Paul and Miriam
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2005 30' Bunkhouse "Nedapedalua" 2003 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Allison CC LB
WBCCI #5182
AIR # 6050
I was able to repair the blackwater line with common PVC items that came from True Value. I was able to re-use the pieces that are RV specific and adapted them to PVC. The luckiest thing here is where the flange goes on the black tank was not broken, it is actually a flexible polyurethane that requires a HD hose clamp to attach a street 90 to. If that black tank had broken we would be going public for the duration of our trip. I made the repair while at a KOA in Buena Vista.
Rich, I had the storage door removed when ours cracked about a year ago. I too have used the section forward most area for my drycell batteries. Upon a close inspection, I do not see any rivets popped or any disfiguring in the skin. Once again, I was just amazed how well the rig took a beating , even just down the forest roads. The suspension rides great even on washboard roads, granted I was only driving 5-8 mph.
I will take some pics of my repair for all to see.
SafariSS, I'm glad you were able to fix your issue without ruining your trip by spending time in an RV waiting room while a service technician monkeyed around with your beloved Airstream.
Yep 2air, that's the kind I have. It really doesn't move a lot of air and a larger one would be nice. I wondered when you said you would replace yours with a fantastic fan motor...I have three in my Airstream already and I didn't think there would be room for air to get by the motor shroud once it was installed. I planned to go out and measure the opening this afternoon when we go out to the Airstream and finished unpacking her.
I'm not ready to do major surgery on our roof and the nearest trusted Airstream repair shop that I know is in Tennessee some 250 miles away. I was planning on having that dealer order the motor and have it drop-shipped to my house. I think I can handle the swap out. However, there is a SOB dealer in our town that might could monkey around with it and get it in.
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
Hey SafariSS,
You don't have to send pics of your repair for my sake 'cuz we were in Colter bay campground two nights this weekend and just happened to see a Safari BH with a different pipe setup and Tx plates...could only be one Dude...stopped by a couple times but you were probably out hiking like I was w/ the kiddos....safe journey Captdaddy
I know of another Safari 30 bunkhouse that will be coming on the market in the next 2-3 months. It's a rear twin model with couch, in Midnight Sun, and in excellent condition.
Thanks, Rich, for the foreshadowing... I just put our ad in the classifieds here. I'm sorry to have been an absentee bunk owner on the forum. We had heaps of fun in ours for the past eleven months. Our blog recounts the whole journey. Alas, our travels are coming to a (temporary) end. We are settling down again and can't keep the Safari 30. It has been the best traveling home for us. No regrets.
At any rate, I thought I'd let the forum group know. Of course, I'm happy to answer any questions.
You couldn't buy from a nicer couple, either. I'm just sorry Bobby & Danine will be Airstream-less for a while. Hey you two, re-join the cult as soon as you can, OK?
Would be on it in a minute, but found ours and are finalizing arrangements. Take ownership Weds. next week. Can't wait...!!
By the way, "Sonnentag" mentioned an available BH at Don Mar RV in So. Carolina. I called and the unit is still available. It has the 2 chairs/ table option [no couch], so it wasn't feasible for us.
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