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Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 05-14-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,657
Posted By w9det
2001 window operator

Stripped out a side window operator in Death Valley last month. 2001 27 foot Safari's had a center mount operator made by Creation Window.com who went out of business. Airstream switched to a new...
Forum: Tires 12-24-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By w9det
Marathons

Trailer came with Marathon ST 225 / 75 R 15 w/ S D rating (steel valve stems rated over 65psi)
I have stayed with the Marathons but would like a better tire. 2 years ago at the Antelope Rally in...
Forum: Tires 12-24-2006, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,368
Posted By w9det
I ran the original tires 32K with rotating them. ...

I ran the original tires 32K with rotating them. But with all the horor stories about Goodyear tires about 23K is prabably enough especially if they get over 3 years old.
I have 74k on a 2001...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-23-2005, 05:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,905
Posted By w9det
Need a Water filter under sink

2001 Safari's did not come with a water filter so I have been using a filter attached to the faucet for cooking and I filter when I fill my tank. We have been drinking bottled water but want to...
Forum: 1997 -2001 Excella 02-09-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,352
Posted By w9det
Use guarden hose

I have the large 2 wheel blue belly and now use the garden hose connection. Not the dump hose. You can use the 25ft hose to move the blue belly to a lower location or just put the blue belly behind...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 01-30-2005, 05:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,527
Posted By w9det
1500 miles of Yukon gravel this summer

On my 4 month ALCAN trip this summer that included among other things the Dempster Highway to Inuvik, Northwest Territory. The Steese highway n/e of Fairbanks. Took the Cassiar Hwy back.
I built...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 01-26-2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,315
Posted By w9det
Sea Salt an enemy

You must of had some acid / salt rain or something on your 2003. You are the only one who has had a problem that I have seen with a 2001 or newer.
But it is prabably our destiny.
We like to go...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 01-25-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,315
Posted By w9det
No exterior peeling

Has anyone had any trouble with the exterior peeling, discoloring etc.?
My 2001 Safari is like new and has been blasted by 55mph winds in Roswell and sand stones etc. on the Dempster Highway going...
Forum: Shocks 12-02-2004, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,273
Posted By w9det
Airstream shock # 0220003 $30.87ea But I...

Airstream shock # 0220003 $30.87ea
But I believe each trailer is differant and I do know someone who ruined his axcel by putting on the wrong (discount) shocks
Forum: Shocks 12-01-2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,273
Posted By w9det
Just ordered $30.87 a piece from Alamo Airstream...

Just ordered $30.87 a piece from Alamo Airstream dealer in SanAntionio, no tax for out of State shipping. I heard at a rally that you should buy them from Airstream in that some shocks are differant...
Forum: Shocks 11-29-2004, 06:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,273
Posted By w9det
Thanks for the "Shocking" advice. Airstream...

Thanks for the "Shocking" advice.
Airstream also said to change them. I think I will change them on my upcoming bearing / brake cleaning.
Forum: Shocks 11-28-2004, 06:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,273
Posted By w9det
replacing shocks

When should you change shocks?
My 2001 Safari 27 has 55,000 miles on it and I would think age is on my side. The shocks look good, a little rust but no leakage. Shocks on cars etc. seem to last...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-27-2004, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,973
Posted By w9det
Looks like I am going to go the golf cart 6v...

Looks like I am going to go the golf cart 6v route.
With the Safari I have a over under set up behind my propane tanks. Works fine until you want to check the water or clean terminals. About every...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-19-2004, 02:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,973
Posted By w9det
battery life

How long does a deep cell battery last?
With a 3 year old 2001 Safari that is on the road 40 % of the time with half of that time boon docking using the solar panels. Are the batteries just about...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 03-18-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,437
Posted By w9det
water in fridge compartment + outside air leak over frig

Just got back from Big Bend, Tx.
If my gas bottles are shut off, like after storage or I recently thought I had a gas leak and shut the valves for a few minutes. When I turn the valves back on the...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 09-12-2003, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,902
Posted By w9det
front wire hole

My front hole for the wires was caulked by the factory but not very well. I smeared a big glob of caulk over the hole. I found it when I was pushing a CB wire through the hole. I mounted a CB in...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 09-12-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,192
Posted By w9det
Sagging Shower

When my 2001 27 ft. Safari was still new I noticed that the bathroom wood trim on the outer wall next to the retractable shower door, that the top of the trim had moved about ¾ inch to the front of...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 09-01-2003, 06:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By w9det
no more AC leak

I finally went on the roof and looked inside the AC unit. The sheetmetal in the front had a 1x8 inch gap on both sides. I formed the metal to make it fit tight used some caulk and fixed. I used...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-10-2003, 07:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,390
Posted By w9det
Honda 1000 tip

Honda 1000 is a bit underpowered when your batteries are low and expecially in cold weather.
The Honda when using the choke will work. If you take the choke off to fast the red warning light comes...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-10-2003, 06:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,390
Posted By w9det
heavy wire & fuses good advise

8 guage wire and fuses are good advise. Totally agree. Go to the hardware store / home depot /Menards etc. and look at wire sizes. Boat / Yacht shops have great electronic stuff because of the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-08-2003, 10:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,390
Posted By w9det
truck batteries

I have seen people using batteries out of a truck bed in Quartzite Az.. Ham Radio people use the same method with a brass flip switch (campers world has them)so they can use the 2nd battery with the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-08-2003, 07:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,390
Posted By w9det
honda 1000

Before solar I charged my laptop while the Honda 1000 was running using the AC.
I just got my 2x75 panels in Feb. and use a 150 inverter to charge lap top etc. now.. Coming back from Florida it was...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 05-07-2003, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By w9det
guage adjustments

My 2001 Safari's tank guages worked the first time out and after the 3-4 outing were useless. They must get dirty and need readjustment. With all your tanks empty and trailer level. Take the panel...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-21-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,399
Posted By w9det
T cap

I think for $3 at Campers World the T cap might be worth trying. I believe the T is also a bit taller and would get the air flow up over the solar panel.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-20-2003, 06:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,399
Posted By w9det
Bad cabin smell from new Solar instalation

After new twin 75 watt solar panels were installed (love them) on the rear top edges of the trailer apparently a back draft was caused in my stand pipe. The right rear panel is about 2 inches from...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-16-2003, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,235
Posted By w9det
I forgot about the 30amp fuse

My factoring installed brown wire 12 guage was wired to a 20 fuse and had another brown 14 guage wire wired to the same fuse. Not sure what the 14 guage wire is? I left the 14 guage wire there and...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-16-2003, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,235
Posted By w9det
Jack wirering

Recently installed a Campers world best power hitch, I don't recall at this moment what it is called. The directions say to wire it directly to the battery. But on a 2001 27 ft safari if you look...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-14-2003, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,559
Posted By w9det
More Vermont

Have not been to the top of Georgia but have heard from numerous people it is worth the trip. Coming back from the Sarasota Rally in Feb. we went through Chatanuga to get to Chicago.
I also enjoy...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-14-2003, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,559
Posted By w9det
Vermont Rally

My trailer turns 2 May 2. I retired last day of April 2001, waited one day to recover from the party and picked up my new Safari.
Since then we have been to 7 rallies and 1 caravan and my wife and...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-12-2003, 06:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,390
Posted By w9det
solar / generator

Go to the International Rally in Vermont and have AJL Solar out of Lake Havaso Arizona install two 75 watt panels, get a honda 1000(very quiet, your neighbors will love you)
Honda: $630 on net...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-11-2003, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,311
Posted By w9det
be kind to your neighbor

Big generators make big noise and scares the birds. AC needs 4 thousand watts.
I have two 75 watt solar panels and a Honda 1000 for back up to top off my batteries and if it is that hot it is time...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-11-2003, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By w9det
Morre on normal Air flow from Dometic

Referance my 2001 Safari 27 ft. 13,500 btu roof AC
That is what Dometic said, that if the wind gets the fan moving then a back draft will occure. I don't get any water or any other ill efects. ...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-10-2003, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By w9det
ac draft

I answered my own question: Dometic advised there is no damper and a draft is normal. In the winter the plastic back work well.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 04-02-2003, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By w9det
Air Conditioner Draft

2001 Safari 27 foot,
I there a baffle in the Air Conditioner? While in cold weather such as heading south in January I stuff the Airconditioner with plastic bags to kee out the cold air. In the...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 11-16-2002, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,143
Posted By w9det
over under battery on 1999 and up Safari's

My earlier over under battery set up was referring to newer Safari models that have a single exterior mounted battery behind the gas bottles and not the traditional Excella type battery set up with a...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 11-15-2002, 07:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,143
Posted By w9det
Second Battery

I went with a over under plan for a second battery on a 2001 Safari 27. Matched the box, drilled a few more small holes in the top of the bottom box. Screwed the top and bottom together so they...
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