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Forum: General Repair Forum 09-19-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By Brow324
I just did a complete leak test...both hose...

I just did a complete leak test...both hose connect and on board pump, holding tanks, and all is good...no leaks. That copper line that has the 90 degree bend with the small hose clamp looks like it...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-19-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By Brow324
Just took a look at it in daylight and it appears...

Just took a look at it in daylight and it appears the water tank is ok. There is a tight turn copper plumbing line there but it also looks ok. Fortunately, there is an access panel exactly where...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By Brow324
Dented the underside...

Was using a floor jack to raise the left side of our AS (2007 Safari 27 FB)

and, as I usually do, to level it in our sloping driveway. I had placed the jack between the two wheels and lifted at...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-25-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,077
Posted By Brow324
I have the opportunity to pick up an propane Onan...

I have the opportunity to pick up an propane Onan 5K, new in the box, for free. Just wondering if anyone has ever installed that type of generator on their AS. And trying to figure out if I can put...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-30-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By Brow324
Does the toilet go back down with a wax ring? I...

Does the toilet go back down with a wax ring? I might end up doing that, it's so difficult to get to the line connection back there.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-30-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By Brow324
There is a plumbing supply place near us, not a...

There is a plumbing supply place near us, not a big box store but a small
store that the pro's use. They also sell gas piping....They'd most likely have it. Thanks!
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-30-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,222
Posted By Brow324
Need a better fresh water line seal at Toilet

I have been using white PTFE tape on the threads of the fresh water line connection to the toilet in our Safari and cannot stop the darned thing from leaking. The problem is that it is nearly...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-02-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
PS: They had to drop the pan to find it.

PS: They had to drop the pan to find it.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-25-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
Thought I'd share with everyone what the problem...

Thought I'd share with everyone what the problem turned out to be. Turns out it was a wire under the chassis that had been rubbing against metal and eventually rubbed thru the insulation and was...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-19-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
The state park we stayed at was pretty new. Even...

The state park we stayed at was pretty new. Even the charcoal grills...those standard state park fixtures...hadn't begun to rust yet.

But I'm going to swap the 20a lines on the A/C and Microwave...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-19-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
Yeah, did that already and those two fuses are...

Yeah, did that already and those two fuses are good. I've checked and rechecked everything with and without shore power, and with a 3rd fully charged battery. My guess is the solenoid is shot or...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-19-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
The switch in the cabin is inactive...does...

The switch in the cabin is inactive...does nothing...because no 12v is getting past the solenoid. Funny thing though...I got out of bed at midnight or 1am last night and went out to check the tongue...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-19-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
Thanks Phoenix, I understand that completely. It...

Thanks Phoenix, I understand that completely. It appears that right now the switch is off. I am charging up the batteries to test the voltage at all points on the solenoid. Good news is I have...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-19-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
here is another photo of the connection area. ...

here is another photo of the connection area.
the Main battery cable coming up from the floorboard (red) connects to the far right strip connector terminal.
The left red cable connects to the left...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
use/store relay makes sense. However, my...

use/store relay makes sense. However, my batteries are now pretty well drained and only reading 4v now so it's clear that the converter isn't recharging the batteries.

The two fuses on top of...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
after another check here's what I'm finding. ...

after another check here's what I'm finding. Battery power is good. DC current is getting from the batteries to the connection terminal in the front storage compartment where the battery leads...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
Ok...just checked the AS owners manual on line...

Ok...just checked the AS owners manual on line and the fused/breaker panel is the main access to the power converter and all serviceable areas are there on the panel...there is no reset noted in the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
My local RV service guy said that the problem is...

My local RV service guy said that the problem is likely between the batteries and the inverter somewhere since I'm getting 110v throughout and no 12v. Could be a bad inverter but he thinks it's...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,232
Posted By Brow324
No power 12 V system...stumped.

Last campout was a hot one. During the last day the 30/20 breaker for the lights, a/c thermostat, and stereo kept breaking. Upon arrival home I could not gt any 12v systems to come on, even with...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-15-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,807
Posted By Brow324
The trailer is 5 yrs old...just started leaking a...

The trailer is 5 yrs old...just started leaking a couple of weeks ago. Thought I'd climb up on top and re seal it. 3M Marine 5200 seems to be the ideal product.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-05-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,807
Posted By Brow324
Leaking Skylight

Got a small drip of a leak at the skylight. Need to re seal the top I guess.

What is a good product to get for re sealing? Do I need to get something from an RV supplier or will an auto supply...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-15-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
The 'up' side to this repair is that now I know...

The 'up' side to this repair is that now I know just about everything I need to know about this A/C unit/system so should it malfunction again I should be able to get right to the problem.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-12-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Good advice Aage...I just got to a point where I...

Good advice Aage...I just got to a point where I decided to throw in the towel and let someone else do the fix. Didn't want to spend any more time up on the roof in 105 degree heat. I looked a the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-12-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Got the call today that the AS is ready for pick...

Got the call today that the AS is ready for pick up. A/C fixed and working properly.
It was the relay board. Makes me wonder, though, what caused it to go kaput.
One never knows on circuit...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-10-2011, 04:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Update on the A/C issue; I left the Safari with...

Update on the A/C issue;
I left the Safari with the local AS Certified repair place for a week and learned that they were so covered up in hail damage repairs that they weren't going to be able to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-25-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
For generic parts that almost every RV or TT...

For generic parts that almost every RV or TT uses, I always go to Holiday World of Mesquite Tx, (about 30 miles from us). They have one of the largest in stock parts and accessories departments I've...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-25-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Our local AS service center has the Safari...took...

Our local AS service center has the Safari...took it in Saturday. They said they'd have it back to us by next weekend. Downside is they don't deal with any extended service warranty companies and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-22-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
I got the new CCC for $82 total delivered to my...

I got the new CCC for $82 total delivered to my door - $75 & shipping- from AdventureRV.net.
so I got home from work and connected the new CCC to the data line at the wall mount...got an EE...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-22-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
the new CCC arrived today. am going to hook it...

the new CCC arrived today. am going to hook it up and see if the a/c works when I get home this evening. Hopefully that was the fix!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-19-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
I think the Texas weather of these past couple of...

I think the Texas weather of these past couple of years has started to affect things that are constantly exposed to the cold/hot climate changes. Our winters here the past two years have been more...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-18-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Hey Lewster, I picked up the GE crimper, (which...

Hey Lewster,
I picked up the GE crimper, (which works great-by the way-well worth the 10 bucks and it comes with half a dozen RJ11 connectors)...made a new 4p4c cable and bypassed the installed data...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-18-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Well, after diagnosing the system and trying to...

Well, after diagnosing the system and trying to find a cable I'm headed for Home Depot to buy the cheap $10 GE Modular Crimping Tool and make my own. But I'm totally perplexed at why Dometic would...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-16-2011, 07:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
are those data cables - the reverse polarity...

are those data cables - the reverse polarity phone type cable - available ready made? Maybe at Frys Electronics or Radio Shack? I called Alltex Electronics here in my area...a store that has...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
found it...under the shroud. checked the 3a fuse...

found it...under the shroud. checked the 3a fuse and it's good. replaced it for good measure with a new one. I've checked and double checked, cleaned and double cleaned all data connections, done...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
where is the relay board located? need to check...

where is the relay board located? need to check the 3 amp fuse. I'm guessing it's accessed from the top shroud since I can't see it from below in the cabin. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2011, 10:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Re my previous post: Those two adapters might be...

Re my previous post: Those two adapters might be just standard connection adapters and not reverse polarity adapters.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,684
Posted By Brow324
Lewster...I am having a similar issue. But I have...

Lewster...I am having a similar issue. But I have power to the CCC and all main fuses and breakers are working properly.
I have diagnosed the data cable and reverse polarity adapters (it looks...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-18-2011, 03:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 984
Posted By Brow324
Bathroom Faucet in Safari?

Anyone know which manufacturer was used for bathroom faucet on the 2007 Safari 27FB? Need to find a technical sheet on it. Am pretty sure it's Moen but can't find the model on the Moen site. ...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-18-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,764
Posted By Brow324
Got it all fixed...replaced the entire kitchen...

Got it all fixed...replaced the entire kitchen faucet system with a Kholer and got rid of the Moen unit. Same Kholer fixture as I have in the house. No more under the sink water filtering either. ...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-29-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,764
Posted By Brow324
So, since I've never put antifreeze into my TT...

So, since I've never put antifreeze into my TT fresh water system, I'm guessing the goal would be to not put it in the fresh water tank or faucet lines?
But even just adding it locally to the pump...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-28-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,764
Posted By Brow324
Wet weekend in our Safari OR How I discovered the Blow Out Plug!

After 15 yrs of TT camping I learned a valuable lesson about winterizing!

We arrived at our favorite campsite in East Texas last Friday afternoon and when I turned on the water hookup water...
Forum: On The Road... 12-14-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By Brow324
Short review on Petit Jean State Park-Arkansas

Just returned from a week at Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas. This is a nice park. Clean, well kept and easy to get to. Tall pines fill the park and surrounding landscape and camping is adjacent...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 12-14-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By Brow324
I used the 3m adhesive...didn't take but half an...

I used the 3m adhesive...didn't take but half an hour to prep and reglue...did the entire length that goes around the back of the Safari. That 3m adhesive is serious stuff.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-04-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,803
Posted By Brow324
How often do you reglue rubber trim?

The strip of silver rubbrer trim about 30 inches above the ground...the side trim that goes all the way around my 07 Safari is starting to come loose.
I reglued one section of it up front with...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-04-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 954
Posted By Brow324
one here....just the moen water filter under the...

one here....just the moen water filter under the sink...2nd time it's leaked.
this time I removed it permanently and capped the line to the filter. going to an outside filter from here on. If that...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-19-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,559
Posted By Brow324
funny story... I bet it will eventuall "pass"...

funny story... I bet it will eventuall "pass" .... LOL
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-14-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,287
Posted By Brow324
the AS dealer told me the 27FB has a pressure...

the AS dealer told me the 27FB has a pressure regulator built in...don't know where it would be located...I suppose behind the hose connector on the water supply inlet somewhere in the line.
never...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-14-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,287
Posted By Brow324
No more Moen filter in my Safari

I've had it with the Moen water filter system in my 27FB.
Last year we arrived at our campsite, got hooked up and found that the filter under the sink was leaking. So we put a plastic bowl under...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 01-22-2010, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,544
Posted By Brow324
Safari 27 FB Sink Sprayer keeps breaking

The Sink Sprayer on my kitchen sink keeps breaking. It breaks on the inside seam (the whole thing is plastic)....the seam, not on the chrome like handle, but inside on the pressure tube, splits just...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-20-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,292
Posted By Brow324
good fix Manolindave, I'm a big supporter of...

good fix Manolindave, I'm a big supporter of hardwiring. Solder is a wonderful thing.
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