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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-30-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By TheHandyDan
Replacing a two-prong 120V outlet

I'd like to replace a two-prong 120V outlet in my 1961 Safari with a 3-prong outlet but I'm not sure what to do with the ground on a 3-prong outlet. It still has the original wiring.

I've read...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-18-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,556
Posted By TheHandyDan
The only thing I see missing from your photo is...

The only thing I see missing from your photo is the crimp rings.

I did something very similar with my '61 Safari, here are some photos.

The water tank is under the street-side bunk, as is the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,261
Posted By TheHandyDan
Not to derail the thread but since its on the...

Not to derail the thread but since its on the topic of what can tow what, I happened to catch "The Long Long Trailer" with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on TCM. It was from 1954. Anyway, they were...
Forum: Tires 08-29-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By TheHandyDan
What are good alarm settings for a TPMS?

I'm planning on installing a TPMS and it seems most will give you a warning if the pressure gets too low or the temp gets too high.

If the temp goes up, pressure has to go up too, right? If the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-02-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,156
Posted By TheHandyDan
Success! It took quite a bit of "figuring"...

Success!

It took quite a bit of "figuring" but I was able to get an adapter made by a friend of mine and install a new Valterra valve, collector and tie in the two gray water drains.
...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-13-2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,156
Posted By TheHandyDan
You lost me on that one Tom. I still need a dump...

You lost me on that one Tom. I still need a dump valve, right?

Everything above the floor is original. I've debated getting rid of the toilet and BW tank, and that has it's merits. Then I'd...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-13-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,156
Posted By TheHandyDan
Thanks for the reply. That adapter won't work...

Thanks for the reply. That adapter won't work for the 1960-1964 dump valves. They are "special" and the fittings are not the same as post 1964 Thetford valves.

Plus, my current valve is stuck in...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-13-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,156
Posted By TheHandyDan
Here are a couple of photos... This is with...

Here are a couple of photos...

This is with the old valve installed, notice the valve handle going straight backward to the rear bumper.
...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-13-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,156
Posted By TheHandyDan
1961 Safari Waste Valve Adapter

I need to replace the old style waste valve in my 1961 Safari. It will need an adapter in order to mount a modern Valterra valve to the existing BW tank.

I also potentially need a collector to...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-30-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,210
Posted By TheHandyDan
Maybe it's just me, but I don't think opening a...

Maybe it's just me, but I don't think opening a sink valve will help the FW tank drain. The sinks are all on the other side of the FW pump - so no air or water will go from the downstream devices...
Forum: Awnings 10-01-2015, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,187
Posted By TheHandyDan
"Hey, look at that man with his puny awning!!!" ...

"Hey, look at that man with his puny awning!!!"

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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-23-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,438
Posted By TheHandyDan
A multimeter will tell you if your battery has...

A multimeter will tell you if your battery has 12V or not. If you have zero volts at the battery (between the + and - terminals) then you have a bad battery.

If you have 12V at the battery but...
Forum: On The Road... 09-18-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 772
Posted By TheHandyDan
Apparently... ...

Apparently...

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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-18-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By TheHandyDan
Bob makes an excellent point. You really only...

Bob makes an excellent point. You really only need a picture that is 600 pixels wide... 800 at the most, to render nicely online. You can resize the photo in Photobucket (or whatever) when you...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-18-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,013
Posted By TheHandyDan
Another option is to post your photo to...

Another option is to post your photo to Photobucket.com (or any other online site) and then insert a link to your photo preceded by "" and ended with '" - but without the quotes. For example...
...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-18-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,003
Posted By TheHandyDan
Another option is to post your photo to...

Another option is to post your photo to Photobucket.com (or other online site) and then insert a link to your photo preceded with "" and ended with '" - but without the quotes.

The benefit of...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 09-14-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By TheHandyDan
I recently did the same thing on my 1961 Safari. ...

I recently did the same thing on my 1961 Safari.

I ordered new lifters but they were different enough that I decided to scavenge from the old vents instead.

The "worst" part was drilling the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-09-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By TheHandyDan
The Revolution pump I installed has a built in...

The Revolution pump I installed has a built in check valve to keep the city water from backfilling the FW tank.

The City Water connection has a built in regulator and check valve to drop the...
Forum: Photography 09-09-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,607
Posted By TheHandyDan
This one is called "Just my speed" ...

This one is called "Just my speed"

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Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-09-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By TheHandyDan
Well, nobody replied but I thought I'd post what...

Well, nobody replied but I thought I'd post what I wound up doing.

I realized the fill port wouldn't likely hold water pressure if I tried to use it as a city water connection in addition to fresh...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-26-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,999
Posted By TheHandyDan
Having personally "followed my nose" around my...

Having personally "followed my nose" around my attic several time, I echo the suggestion to not put poison down. Mice die where they die and if they're inside you will surely know it. Use traps or...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-20-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,183
Posted By TheHandyDan
If your inlet and outlet are at the top of the...

If your inlet and outlet are at the top of the photo then your bypass valve is on the wrong side.

It needs to be before the inlet valve and after the outlet valve.

Right now water is flowing...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 06-20-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 308,899
Posted By TheHandyDan
Anyone have any insights into 4628? ...

Anyone have any insights into 4628?

https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1639658_0_4235742773fde6d9990cbf08aaaa0530.jpg...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-20-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,183
Posted By TheHandyDan
I'm not seeing the inlet and outlet to your WH in...

I'm not seeing the inlet and outlet to your WH in your photo but if you look at the Attwood photo you can see how the bypass is supposed to be plumbed.

Cold water goes through the blue pipe into...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-02-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,831
Posted By TheHandyDan
Newbie FW system question

I'm a recently new owner of a 1960 Safari. I plan on redoing the plumbing with PEX so I decided to get the lay of the land with the current system.

I was expecting to see the system would be fed...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-02-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By TheHandyDan
No converter at the moment. The other light...

No converter at the moment. The other light fixtures have a 12V switch and a 120V switch with two bulbs, respectively. It's such a small space The other fixture styles wouldn't fit but I'm assuming...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-01-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By TheHandyDan
Bathroom Vanity Lighting Suggestion

Pardon this noobie question. I'm working on a 1960 Safari and it's missing a lighting fixture above the rear window below the mirror. There are 12V and 110V wires coming out of the wall and a 110...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-07-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheHandyDan
What's the difference between a "Converter" and a "Battery Charger"?

I'm confused...

In the world of boats, I used to have an on-board battery charger that you'd plug into shore power and it would charge the trolling motor battery, etc.

As a newbie in the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-27-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By TheHandyDan
Awesome information. I'm glad I asked! Thanks...

Awesome information. I'm glad I asked! Thanks everyone!
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-27-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By TheHandyDan
LPG Line Questions

I'm a total newbie so please forgive me if this is too basic a question.

We recently purchased a 1960 Safari and it has it's original range, refrigerator and hot water heater. It also has an...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-26-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By TheHandyDan
Success! This morning I checked if the...

Success!

This morning I checked if the negative terminal was grounded to the frame and it wasn't.

Yesterday, while installing the new jack, I also removed the old chains so I could install new...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-25-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By TheHandyDan
Thanks for the thoughts.. I will definitely check...

Thanks for the thoughts.. I will definitely check that out more further tomorrow.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-25-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By TheHandyDan
I checked the voltage between both ends of that...

I checked the voltage between both ends of that break with the negative terminal and got 12.7V.

I disconnected the breaker entirely and attached all four wires to one terminal. I don't know why...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-25-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,342
Posted By TheHandyDan
What did I do???

Total newbie here.

I recently purchased a 1960 Safari 22. It has the long battery box on the front, below the window (outside).

I was installing an electric tongue jack today and when I went...
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