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Forum: Awnings 10-19-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By safariuser
Adding a second spring to a street side zip dee awning

Our lightly used 1985 29' Sovereign is eating return springs. Some short time after we acquired it the return spring broke about 2" from the forward arm. Not wanting to spend $100 for a new spring...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,641
Posted By safariuser
Let me second the 2005 ram 2500 diesel. I tow an...

Let me second the 2005 ram 2500 diesel. I tow an 85 sovereign 29’ with one with 215k. If I had a time machine I’d go back and buy a fleet
Forum: Refrigerators 01-16-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,163
Posted By safariuser
A friend of mine bought a motorhome with a...

A friend of mine bought a motorhome with a compressor fridge. His system was pretty well thought out. Fridge ran on battery power untill the batteries were below a certain point then his generator...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-12-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,821
Posted By safariuser
Using an EV as a TOAD

Maybe this has already been discussed, but I've wondered for a while if it would be feasible to use an EV as a toad. If the regenerative braking of the EV could be utilized to brake a MH, wouldn't...
Forum: Axles 11-08-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,939
Posted By safariuser
I don't understand why one would want removable...

I don't understand why one would want removable spindles? When I replaced the axles on my 85 Sovereign the thirty something year old spindles were fine.
Forum: Awnings 10-16-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 761
Posted By safariuser
Why wide flex key?

I need to replace the flex key (The double splined piece of fabric that connects the slats to the awning channel on my street side Zip Dee Awning before it rots off completely. The flex key on this...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-12-2021, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By safariuser
My original thought was to get new tires mounted...

My original thought was to get new tires mounted on new rims for the Airstream and just move the old Marathons to an equipment trailer that I use to move my tractor around occasionally, an upgrade.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-12-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 907
Posted By safariuser
Old steel wheels

Need tires for our 85 sovereign. It currently has conventional steel wheels which I'm assuming are original. They have stamped on them 84 11 When I had the current marathons installed in 2014 they...
Forum: Tires 09-06-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By safariuser
Is it necessary to balance tires if running centramatics?

I'm guessing the answer is yes
Forum: Tires 09-06-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By safariuser
Thanks. I couldn't find out the country of...

Thanks. I couldn't find out the country of origin on the etrailer site, I think I'll go with Goodyar Endurance
Forum: Tires 09-02-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By safariuser
any experience with Westlake or Contender tires

As offered on etrailer.com
Forum: Axles 08-22-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,191
Posted By safariuser
When I replaced the axles on my 85 Sovereign,...

When I replaced the axles on my 85 Sovereign, there were vertical bolts that utilized the horizontal holes on the mounting brackets, though I think later models don't utilize them. i expect these...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-20-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By safariuser
Thanks Belegedhel and CBWELL for responding. ...

Thanks Belegedhel and CBWELL for responding. CBWELL, the tank never reaches the designed overflow before the water starts running from the opposite side of the tank. I think Belegedhel is on the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-15-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By safariuser
Water tank leaks only when greater than 3/4 full

When I fill my tank, water starts running out of the metal support pan before it reaches full on the tank guage. I suspected a loose connection on the fill line as there is no leak when the level is...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-06-2015, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,740
Posted By safariuser
My switch shuts off the power to the trailer...

My switch shuts off the power to the trailer while allowing the batteries to be charged. The converter charger is on if I'm plugged into shore power. Since I've now replaced the converter charger I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-30-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,740
Posted By safariuser
Thanks for your reply rivet master. I checked,...

Thanks for your reply rivet master. I checked, no fuse, batteries are new, motors are all turning. This thing hums but produces no juice. I'm going ahead with a replacement. Do you know anything...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-28-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,740
Posted By safariuser
Thanks! They must work as all the circuits are...

Thanks! They must work as all the circuits are good. Now all I have to do is replace the converter that died yesterday.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-28-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,740
Posted By safariuser
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/i...

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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-28-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,740
Posted By safariuser
Fuses, what fuses?

https://www.airforums.com/forums/<a href=https://s1226.photobucket.com/user/safariuser/media/IMG_1117.jpg.html target=_blank>https://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee401/safariuser/IMG_1117.jpgMy 85...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-06-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By safariuser
Thanks idroba and HiHoAgRV. Just the information...

Thanks idroba and HiHoAgRV. Just the information I was looking for!
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-05-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By safariuser
Thanks for your responses. The point of...

Thanks for your responses. The point of backfeeding through a designated breaker is that I would have to turn the breaker off or on depending on whether I was traveling or hooked up to shore power. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-05-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,903
Posted By safariuser
Generator in tow truck bed-wiring the trailer

My plan is to mount a wireless remote controlled generator in the bed of my pick-up, run a three wire feed to the rear of the 1990 excella and back feed the 110 panel through a dedicated breaker. My...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-24-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By safariuser
Their website is useless, just bunch of links to...

Their website is useless, just bunch of links to direct tv, dish, etc. My search of the web makes me think they are out of business. Their phone is disconnected. I need someone to tell me if this...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-24-2011, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,216
Posted By safariuser
Satcom Passport Mini Plus flat dish

We bought my mom an 89 excella and it came with the following;

Satcom Passport Mini Plus Dish
Satcom digital satellite seeker
Rca Direct TV Plus receiver

I can't find any information on this...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 12-23-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,997
Posted By safariuser
Instructions for Satcom Passport Mini-Plus dish

We bought my mom an 89 excella and it came with the following;

Satcom Passport Mini Plus Dish
Satcom digital satellite seeker
Rca Direct TV Plus receiver

I understand from Direct TV that...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 02-26-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,595
Posted By safariuser
OK, my first thought is to drop this thing, bang...

OK, my first thought is to drop this thing, bang out the dent and reattach. But that Looks like a very big deal. Is there a layer of insulation between the Galvanized pan and the tank? If so, can...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 02-26-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,595
Posted By safariuser
Dent in water tank galvanized pan

I've just discovered a dent in the galvanized pan that supports the water tank on my 1990 excella. It looks like someone tried to jack up the trailer and missed the frame rail. The pan is pushed in...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-23-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,791
Posted By safariuser
Andy: I'm correct in assuming these are likely...

Andy: I'm correct in assuming these are likely the original shoes? Are you basing that on the rivets? If you look at the level of rust elsewhere around the axle, break mounting flange, within the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-23-2011, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,791
Posted By safariuser
Just bought 1990 excella brake question

Just purchased 1990 excella, so far have pulled two of the three road side drums and measured the depth of brake pads (to the top of the rivet) with a tire tread depth guage and just a hair less than...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-15-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,139
Posted By safariuser
spare tire on a '99 cutter diesel pusher

We're driving my parent's 99 cutter diesel pusher out to Wyoming. They always hauled a spare tire in the back of their towed Aerostar van. We're only hauling bicycles. The manual mentions some...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 10-25-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,132
Posted By safariuser
My 73 Safari has the credenza including the...

My 73 Safari has the credenza including the hinge, but no table.
Do you still have the table? Even if not, could you describe it? Specifically, what material is it made from?

Safariuser
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