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Group: Safarifriends Message: 8600 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8603 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8606 From: CarlE Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8608 From: slim_chestnut Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8618 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/28/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8638 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/29/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9327 From: andrew.haiduck Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9335 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9336 From: TheMopedWhiz Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9337 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9345 From: TheMopedWhiz Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9376 From: Andy Haiduck Date: 9/15/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9387 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/16/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9756 From: CH70914six Date: 10/18/2010
Subject: Shocks - Sorting out "new to me" 97 Safari Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9759 From: kenwildman45810 Date: 10/18/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks - Sorting out "new to me" 97 Safari Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9769 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Welcome new member
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9771 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Sorting shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9774 From: CarlE Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Re: Sorting shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9790 From: Big Bubba Safari Date: 10/21/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10094 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10095 From: JL Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10097 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10098 From: John Ruff Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10103 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10104 From: jquade_fwb Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10105 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10221 From: CarlE Date: 11/20/2010
Subject: Re: Pioneer Metal Works Tiger Trak Double Shock System
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10540 From: johncurtis111@yahoo.com Date: 12/12/2010
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Any Advise on Buying Safari 2000 Safari Continen
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10872 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10874 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10876 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10883 From: John Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10884 From: deanshaw99 Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10885 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10887 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10888 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10892 From: kenwildman45810 Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10893 From: John Clevenger Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor?
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10894 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Re: Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor?
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10957 From: genos_rubie Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10958 From: CarlE Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10961 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10962 From: Jeff Marner Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10967 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/18/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10970 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/18/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10977 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10978 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10982 From: Jake Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10994 From: ih_guys Date: 1/20/2011
Subject: Funny thing happened on the way to New Orleans...
Group: Safarifriends Message: 11059 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 1/23/2011
Subject: 93 safari Continental info



Group: Safarifriends Message: 8600 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
I'd remove one of the front shocks & see if you can compress it easily. If you can, you need new shocks. Sounds like they're shot to me. Mine was like that till I put new shocks on it.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "acoolcouple2" <acoolcouple2@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> It seems to me my coach is very bouncy when going down the road. There are Bilstein shocks installed and I am told they are fine. I was also told that the ride height is fine and no adjustment needed. Each wheel has 5 or 6 shims left.
>
> This baby can really get going and it's no fun to "hang on" until she settles down. I cannot drive any faster that 55 MPH.
>
> Also seems to have alot of side to side motion. I have only driven 500 miles so maybe I need to get used to it.
>
> Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Bill
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8603 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Mine is 35 feet. The RV shop removed the front and rear shocks and told me they are fine.


--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Smith" <trekker01@...> wrote:
>
> Bill,
> How long is your Sahara? If sub 34', you may need to add weight to the front end. I know the factory corrected some folks porpoising issues on the short rigs by welding up to 500 pounds of steel up front. Don't believe that problem existed (or at least wasn't nearly as noticable) with the 35'+ coaches.
> Gary
>
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 8606 From: CarlE Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Koni Shocks
Just installed Koni 88-1641 SP3 shocks on front of my 97 Serengeti 38ft coach with Torsilastic suspension, and the ride quality and smoothness improved substantially. Others have posted how their coaches ride and smoothness improved after installing the Koni shocks, but was still surprised at the improvement you can actually feel.
CarlGeo
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8608 From: slim_chestnut Date: 6/27/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Hello Bill,

I am reposting this here because the "Dual shock" solution is no longer needed so this applies to Konis on any rig, hc:

Just got off the phone with Koni and with Ralph Andrews, VP of Safari International and owner of Pioneer Metal works. He is the guy who bought all the old Torsilastic/Velvet ride suspension parts up. A very nice contact. Thanks Gary!

The dual shock mod is no longer needed or desired. After extensive testing in cooperation with Koni the recommended adjustable shock PNs for the torsilastic rigs for years between 1993 and 2003 are:

Front 88-1641SP3 price around $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair
Rear 88-1458SP1 $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair

These shocks should give even better results than the dual shock mod from Pioneer Metal Works. Ralph says these shocks also work far better than anything from Bilstein. I hope so!
KONI is closed for inventory but will be back open for business around Thursday.

My rig already has nice steering stability mods that look like they are factory or shortly thereafter but this should help that too. I just want a softer attack and a slower release which is what this provides. The recommended settings for torsilastic rigs are:

Front: run shock all the way and then back 1/2-3/4 turn
Rear: run all the way and then back 1/2 turn.

These should bolt right on to any 93-2003 Torsilastic Safari. I emphasize tht your ride height must be correct and even all round, fully loaded before installing.

FYI, I found the best price of $144 ea. at LTB MotorSports in FL with free shipping.

Slim

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--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "acoolcouple2" <acoolcouple2@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> It seems to me my coach is very bouncy when going down the road. There are Bilstein shocks installed and I am told they are fine. I was also told that the ride height is fine and no adjustment needed. Each wheel has 5 or 6 shims left.
>
> This baby can really get going and it's no fun to "hang on" until she settles down. I cannot drive any faster that 55 MPH.
>
> Also seems to have alot of side to side motion. I have only driven 500 miles so maybe I need to get used to it.
>
> Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Bill
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8618 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/28/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
Good stuff! thanks for posting Slim. I may have to plan getting the Koni's.

Bill

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "slim_chestnut" <togocotton@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Bill,
>
> I am reposting this here because the "Dual shock" solution is no longer needed so this applies to Konis on any rig, hc:
>
> Just got off the phone with Koni and with Ralph Andrews, VP of Safari International and owner of Pioneer Metal works. He is the guy who bought all the old Torsilastic/Velvet ride suspension parts up. A very nice contact. Thanks Gary!
>
> The dual shock mod is no longer needed or desired. After extensive testing in cooperation with Koni the recommended adjustable shock PNs for the torsilastic rigs for years between 1993 and 2003 are:
>
> Front 88-1641SP3 price around $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair
> Rear 88-1458SP1 $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair
>
> These shocks should give even better results than the dual shock mod from Pioneer Metal Works. Ralph says these shocks also work far better than anything from Bilstein. I hope so!
> KONI is closed for inventory but will be back open for business around Thursday.
>
> My rig already has nice steering stability mods that look like they are factory or shortly thereafter but this should help that too. I just want a softer attack and a slower release which is what this provides. The recommended settings for torsilastic rigs are:
>
> Front: run shock all the way and then back 1/2-3/4 turn
> Rear: run all the way and then back 1/2 turn.
>
> These should bolt right on to any 93-2003 Torsilastic Safari. I emphasize tht your ride height must be correct and even all round, fully loaded before installing.
>
> FYI, I found the best price of $144 ea. at LTB MotorSports in FL with free shipping.
>
> Slim
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "acoolcouple2" <acoolcouple2@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > It seems to me my coach is very bouncy when going down the road. There are Bilstein shocks installed and I am told they are fine. I was also told that the ride height is fine and no adjustment needed. Each wheel has 5 or 6 shims left.
> >
> > This baby can really get going and it's no fun to "hang on" until she settles down. I cannot drive any faster that 55 MPH.
> >
> > Also seems to have alot of side to side motion. I have only driven 500 miles so maybe I need to get used to it.
> >
> > Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 8638 From: acoolcouple2 Date: 6/29/2010
Subject: Re: Suspension suggestions for bouncy front end 99 Sahara
It seems to me the shocks need replacing. I"ll take one more short trip and plan on the the Koni's.

Good info thank you

Bill


--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "slim_chestnut" <togocotton@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Bill,
>
> I am reposting this here because the "Dual shock" solution is no longer needed so this applies to Konis on any rig, hc:
>
> Just got off the phone with Koni and with Ralph Andrews, VP of Safari International and owner of Pioneer Metal works. He is the guy who bought all the old Torsilastic/Velvet ride suspension parts up. A very nice contact. Thanks Gary!
>
> The dual shock mod is no longer needed or desired. After extensive testing in cooperation with Koni the recommended adjustable shock PNs for the torsilastic rigs for years between 1993 and 2003 are:
>
> Front 88-1641SP3 price around $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair
> Rear 88-1458SP1 $147.00 from KONI, $294/pair
>
> These shocks should give even better results than the dual shock mod from Pioneer Metal Works. Ralph says these shocks also work far better than anything from Bilstein. I hope so!
> KONI is closed for inventory but will be back open for business around Thursday.
>
> My rig already has nice steering stability mods that look like they are factory or shortly thereafter but this should help that too. I just want a softer attack and a slower release which is what this provides. The recommended settings for torsilastic rigs are:
>
> Front: run shock all the way and then back 1/2-3/4 turn
> Rear: run all the way and then back 1/2 turn.
>
> These should bolt right on to any 93-2003 Torsilastic Safari. I emphasize tht your ride height must be correct and even all round, fully loaded before installing.
>
> FYI, I found the best price of $144 ea. at LTB MotorSports in FL with free shipping.
>
> Slim
>
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "acoolcouple2" <acoolcouple2@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > It seems to me my coach is very bouncy when going down the road. There are Bilstein shocks installed and I am told they are fine. I was also told that the ride height is fine and no adjustment needed. Each wheel has 5 or 6 shims left.
> >
> > This baby can really get going and it's no fun to "hang on" until she settles down. I cannot drive any faster that 55 MPH.
> >
> > Also seems to have alot of side to side motion. I have only driven 500 miles so maybe I need to get used to it.
> >
> > Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated.
> >
> > Bill
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9327 From: andrew.haiduck Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
I'm getting an occasional quick repetitive thumping sound driving on smooth interstate pavement. No detectable vibration or adverse control issues - just the sound at highway speed.

I just had bushings replaced on sway bars and new trac bar ends put on. Radius rod was also going to be replaced, but Monaco sent wrong part. At any rate, I'm beginning to think that this is a torsilastic issue. The coach has 75,000 miles on it and it needs to be raised about 1 1/4 inches by removing 5 shims (none have been previously removed).

Will raising the coach address the "thumping?" When I do raise the coach, should I also consider adding shocks? Any other suggestions?

Also, does anyone know of a repair facility within a couple hundred miles of Toledo, OH, that is competent on Velvet Ride? I'm thinking there must be something in the Elkhart area.

Andy Haiduck
98 Serengeti
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9335 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Andy
Good news, there is a guy up there. Can't think of the name right now, but let do some looking. I've saved some of his info.
Don't think your torsilastic is bad yet. Shock's could do it, plus an out of balance tire.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "andrew.haiduck" <andrew.haiduck@...> wrote:
>
> I'm getting an occasional quick repetitive thumping sound driving on smooth interstate pavement. No detectable vibration or adverse control issues - just the sound at highway speed.
>
> I just had bushings replaced on sway bars and new trac bar ends put on. Radius rod was also going to be replaced, but Monaco sent wrong part. At any rate, I'm beginning to think that this is a torsilastic issue. The coach has 75,000 miles on it and it needs to be raised about 1 1/4 inches by removing 5 shims (none have been previously removed).
>
> Will raising the coach address the "thumping?" When I do raise the coach, should I also consider adding shocks? Any other suggestions?
>
> Also, does anyone know of a repair facility within a couple hundred miles of Toledo, OH, that is competent on Velvet Ride? I'm thinking there must be something in the Elkhart area.
>
> Andy Haiduck
> 98 Serengeti
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9336 From: TheMopedWhiz Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: shocks
What/which new shocks tobuy for 95 Safari ?

Also anybody install morRyde or AirLift air bags on this chassis ?

Is it a bolt in ?

Thanks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9337 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Andy, I found them(kinda).
Jeff Marner All4One Service in Edwardsburg, MI
Just 4 miles off 80, exit 92
I didn't find their phone number, but you can probly find it online. Or call information.
I adjusted my ride height, & the hard part was finding new bolts & nut's.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "andrew.haiduck" <andrew.haiduck@...> wrote:
>
> I'm getting an occasional quick repetitive thumping sound driving on smooth interstate pavement. No detectable vibration or adverse control issues - just the sound at highway speed.
>
> I just had bushings replaced on sway bars and new trac bar ends put on. Radius rod was also going to be replaced, but Monaco sent wrong part. At any rate, I'm beginning to think that this is a torsilastic issue. The coach has 75,000 miles on it and it needs to be raised about 1 1/4 inches by removing 5 shims (none have been previously removed).
>
> Will raising the coach address the "thumping?" When I do raise the coach, should I also consider adding shocks? Any other suggestions?
>
> Also, does anyone know of a repair facility within a couple hundred miles of Toledo, OH, that is competent on Velvet Ride? I'm thinking there must be something in the Elkhart area.
>
> Andy Haiduck
> 98 Serengeti
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9345 From: TheMopedWhiz Date: 9/13/2010
Subject: Re: shocks
Should say 1995 Sahara, magnum.chassis ?

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "TheMopedWhiz" <themopedwhiz@...> wrote:
>
> What/which new shocks tobuy for 95 Safari ?
>
> Also anybody install morRyde or AirLift air bags on this chassis ?
>
> Is it a bolt in ?
>
> Thanks
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9376 From: Andy Haiduck Date: 9/15/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Point of clarification on the "thumping." We're on a trip right now and hit some road construction involving going over gravel at very low speed. The "thumping" was very evident and loud. So it's not just at highway speeds. Thoughts?
--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "andrew.haiduck" <andrew.haiduck@...> wrote:
>
> I'm getting an occasional quick repetitive thumping sound driving on smooth interstate pavement. No detectable vibration or adverse control issues - just the sound at highway speed.
>
> I just had bushings replaced on sway bars and new trac bar ends put on. Radius rod was also going to be replaced, but Monaco sent wrong part. At any rate, I'm beginning to think that this is a torsilastic issue. The coach has 75,000 miles on it and it needs to be raised about 1 1/4 inches by removing 5 shims (none have been previously removed).
>
> Will raising the coach address the "thumping?" When I do raise the coach, should I also consider adding shocks? Any other suggestions?
>
> Also, does anyone know of a repair facility within a couple hundred miles of Toledo, OH, that is competent on Velvet Ride? I'm thinking there must be something in the Elkhart area.
>
> Andy Haiduck
> 98 Serengeti
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9387 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 9/16/2010
Subject: Re: Velvet Ride front suspension "thumping"
Andy. it's starting to sound like your radius rod. Left side, under the drivers seat. Sounds like metal?

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Andy Haiduck" <andrew.haiduck@...> wrote:
>
>
> Point of clarification on the "thumping." We're on a trip right now and hit some road construction involving going over gravel at very low speed. The "thumping" was very evident and loud. So it's not just at highway speeds. Thoughts?
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "andrew.haiduck" <andrew.haiduck@> wrote:
> >
> > I'm getting an occasional quick repetitive thumping sound driving on smooth interstate pavement. No detectable vibration or adverse control issues - just the sound at highway speed.
> >
> > I just had bushings replaced on sway bars and new trac bar ends put on. Radius rod was also going to be replaced, but Monaco sent wrong part. At any rate, I'm beginning to think that this is a torsilastic issue. The coach has 75,000 miles on it and it needs to be raised about 1 1/4 inches by removing 5 shims (none have been previously removed).
> >
> > Will raising the coach address the "thumping?" When I do raise the coach, should I also consider adding shocks? Any other suggestions?
> >
> > Also, does anyone know of a repair facility within a couple hundred miles of Toledo, OH, that is competent on Velvet Ride? I'm thinking there must be something in the Elkhart area.
> >
> > Andy Haiduck
> > 98 Serengeti
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9756 From: CH70914six Date: 10/18/2010
Subject: Shocks - Sorting out "new to me" 97 Safari Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
In my process of getting familiar with the new rig (I am coming from a 1998 2830 Safari Trek), I keep coming up with questions. This forum is great. I am getting new tires put on next week, (Toyo 9r22.5's from Les Schwab) and wanted to check on the shocks. The coach has 84k on it, and it somewhat "bounces" in the front over bumps in the road. I noticed that the current ones are "yellow". Does anyone know what came with the chassis? Could they be Bilsteins? I am thinking about the Koni FDS's.

Also looking for a good service provider in the Seattle area. I have heard NC Machinery is good for the CAT, do they also do chassis lubes, etc.? I know of Brazel's and Eric's, and The Power Shop in Enumclas? Any recommendations?

Thanks, Curt
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9759 From: kenwildman45810 Date: 10/18/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks - Sorting out "new to me" 97 Safari Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
There is a tendency for tire shops and people in general to fill the tires to the number imprinted on the side-wall. That is the required pressure IF you are at maximum wgt for that tire. Normally you require less, and the ride will be softer.

To determine the correct pressure you need to get all four corners of your coach weighed when it it loaded for travel. Check with grain elevators, or moving companies for large platform scales that you can position the coach on for the four cornere measurements.

Take the heaviest wgt for the front axle, either right or left side, and check the Toyo Load/Pressure table for your tire. Many people add 5 lbs just to cover additional wgts or compensate for low reading pressure gauges.

For the rear, do the same. Take the wgt of the heaviest side and check the table. Note that you must divide the rear side axle wgt by 2 since you have duals and each tire in the pair is carrying half the wgt. The table has a separate pressure for duals.

For the Toyo table:
http://toyotires.com/tires/application-technical-data

Scroll down to Inflation Information. Then under that heading to Load and Inflation Tables. across to Pg 38-39 in blue (clickable link).

That will take you to the table, scroll to the bottom of the first table for 9R22.5.

Ken
1996 Safari Sahara- 3530, 35 ft, CAT 300

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "CH70914six" <cjhammond@...> wrote:
>
> In my process of getting familiar with the new rig (I am coming from a 1998 2830 Safari Trek), I keep coming up with questions. This forum is great. I am getting new tires put on next week, (Toyo 9r22.5's from Les Schwab) and wanted to check on the shocks. The coach has 84k on it, and it somewhat "bounces" in the front over bumps in the road. I noticed that the current ones are "yellow". Does anyone know what came with the chassis? Could they be Bilsteins? I am thinking about the Koni FDS's.
>
> Also looking for a good service provider in the Seattle area. I have heard NC Machinery is good for the CAT, do they also do chassis lubes, etc.? I know of Brazel's and Eric's, and The Power Shop in Enumclas? Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks, Curt
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9769 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Welcome new member
Welcome Eric and other newbies!

I have a place in Pass Christian and drive 10/12 a lot and have only gotten on 59 once but that was terrible.

The problem with the bumps is the slabs have actually shifted and lifted on the ends and so you may encounter miles and miles of slabs where the front of your coach is literally falling down onto the next slab while the rear is still jacked up. Gruesome.

Get your self the new Koni Adjustable shocks and set them for fast release, [adjustment unscrewed almost all the way. t makes a huge difference. The Bilsteins simply can NOT handle that much shock. There is s recent thread about the KONIS that I and others posted in.

Meanwhile the roads are slowly being repaved (even if they are using funny money to pay for it:-)

I have found nothing works better than simply leaving 30 minutes earlier and driving 55 through that entire area. It makes a huge difference.

Slim
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9771 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Sorting shocks
Yellow shocks are probably the Bilsteins which are not adequate for a torsilastic rig. Check for our recent post on shocks [8608] and follow tht thread and get the adjustable Konis. it may NOT be the FSD model you need. The Konis are fare superior to the Recommended Bilsteins.

Slim
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9774 From: CarlE Date: 10/19/2010
Subject: Re: Sorting shocks
I second Slim's suggestion to install Koni shocks. I installed them on my Serengeti and absolutely love them. They improved the ride and driveability!

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, Slim Chestnut <togocotton@...> wrote:
>
> Yellow shocks are probably the Bilsteins which are not adequate for a
> torsilastic rig. Check for our recent post on shocks [8608] and follow tht
> thread and get the adjustable Konis. it may NOT be the FSD model you need.
> The Konis are fare superior to the Recommended Bilsteins.
>
> Slim
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 9790 From: Big Bubba Safari Date: 10/21/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks
--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Botnick" <botnicke@...> wrote:
>
> You are correct, I have 4 brand new Belsteins on my coach. It seems a waste
> to throw them away.


HI, Eric, not certain who or what you were replying to. I have seen the thread (8608)on going to Koni's, but only after I added 2 more bilsteins to my front axle. That made a huge difference, and I am set until they wear out. Not going to throw away $800 worth of shocks.

I think this has been covered, but it also makes a big improvement by weighing your coach, and then putting in the recommended pressure (+5#) for each wheel. I was overinflated by 20 to 30#'s. Bounce and wander both were greatly reduced.

Lynn, in Big Bubba, the 98 Safari 3506 300 hp CAT.

btw: the original posting on this thread was re. a 28 foot TREK..I don't believe they have the torislastic suspension.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10094 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
In looking for shocks to replace the originals (84,000 miles), I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions. Does anyone know what bilstein shocks are appropriate HD? B46-2092 front, B46-2093 rear? Koni's seem to be on backorder for a couple of months and I really need some now.

Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?

Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10095 From: JL Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Hello,

Safari made 3 chassis. 2 were spring, 1 was torsalistic.
If you have springs you have 2 choices.
24,000 GVWR = S24E-250 = Blue Streak
28,000 GVWR = M28V-300 = Blue Max
Note: It is possible you have a 29,000 GVWR chassis = Blue Max

Look at your GVWR rating plate on the wall by your drivers seat. It will list your GVWR.

The Blue Streak had a 250 CAT as standard with 300hp as a option.
The Blue Max had a 300hp Cat as standard.

The 250hp/300hp engines are the same, just different ECM programing.

Your Chassis Center is the area inside the last door on the right rear corner of your coach. You will have 2 fuel filters, 3 gauges, remote jack control, dip stick for engine and transmission, remote start, a trouble light, reservoir for power steering and brakes, the air filter restriction indicator, plus a diagnosis plug for the CAT engine. A handy dandy holder for paper towels. Pictures here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Safarifriends/photos/album/1150066043/pic/list?mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc

Jim
'96 Sahara

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@...> wrote:
>
> In looking for shocks to replace the originals (84,000 miles), I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions. Does anyone know what bilstein shocks are appropriate HD? B46-2092 front, B46-2093 rear? Koni's seem to be on backorder for a couple of months and I really need some now.
>
> Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?
>
> Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10097 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/12/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Jim, Thank you very much. I will check #'s tomorrow. Very helpful information. Curt

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "JL" <jandlbrooks@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Safari made 3 chassis. 2 were spring, 1 was torsalistic.
> If you have springs you have 2 choices.
> 24,000 GVWR = S24E-250 = Blue Streak
> 28,000 GVWR = M28V-300 = Blue Max
> Note: It is possible you have a 29,000 GVWR chassis = Blue Max
>
> Look at your GVWR rating plate on the wall by your drivers seat. It will list your GVWR.
>
> The Blue Streak had a 250 CAT as standard with 300hp as a option.
> The Blue Max had a 300hp Cat as standard.
>
> The 250hp/300hp engines are the same, just different ECM programing.
>
> Your Chassis Center is the area inside the last door on the right rear corner of your coach. You will have 2 fuel filters, 3 gauges, remote jack control, dip stick for engine and transmission, remote start, a trouble light, reservoir for power steering and brakes, the air filter restriction indicator, plus a diagnosis plug for the CAT engine. A handy dandy holder for paper towels. Pictures here:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Safarifriends/photos/album/1150066043/pic/list?mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc
>
> Jim
> '96 Sahara
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@> wrote:
> >
> > In looking for shocks to replace the originals (84,000 miles), I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions. Does anyone know what bilstein shocks are appropriate HD? B46-2092 front, B46-2093 rear? Koni's seem to be on backorder for a couple of months and I really need some now.
> >
> > Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?
> >
> > Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10098 From: John Ruff Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Here is where I go to look up RV shock part numbers.

http://www.konirv.com/

I am not suggesting that they have the best prices but they have an easy to use system to look up the part numbers for Koni shocks for almost every motorhome.

Good luck :)

John
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10103 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
I did check my GW today, the sticker on the wall just behind the "shifter control". It shows 24,000 #'s. And, according to Jim, that means I have the Blue Streak Magnum suspension. I checked with Bilstein and regardless of whether it is Blue Streak, Blue Max, or Velvet ride, the same shocks apply? We use our motor home in the winter for skiing in the Cascades, and are primarily on windy, undulating roads, so firmness is key for me over comfort. I will be ordering the Bilsteins ( B46-2092 F and B46-2093 R) on Monday, found $82,50 ea as best price including shipping. Camping World quotes $46 ea for installation.

On another note, today I installed the LMC headlight wiring update harness to get the voltage at the lights up to 12+V DC. Previously, my voltage at the headlight showed 10.5 to 11v DC. Hence the headlights were very dim. The LMC harness uses bigger wiring, plug in installation, and feeds off the battery vs using the smaller wiring, and having to run through the switch on the dash, decreasing voltage. Difference during daylight was noticable, but haven't had a chance to check during darkness. Also swapped out the fog lights for Hella 550 driving lights. It gets very dark, foggy, and with the rain in the NW, big lights really help during nighttime mountain driving.

I also installed 9r22.5 Toyo snow tires on the rears for traction. Fronts are the regular Toyo's. Can't wait for the snow!

Curt 97 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat. Mercer Island, WA

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "CarlE" <carl31538@...> wrote:
>
> My 97 Serengeti has Velvet Ride torsolastic on front and rear. I do not think any Magnum chassis mixed leaf spring and torsolastic on the same frame.
> CarlGeo
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "stuplich@" <stuplich@> wrote:
> >
> > Curt,I will tell you what little I know about Safari chassis designations.
> > (Someone please post corrections if I am wrong and expand info if you can).
> > Blue Streak = leaf spring suspenion
> > Blue Max = Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) suspension
> > I don't think that either discribes an air-bag suspension.
> > The Blue Max has the Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) but, I believe only on the rear, with leaf spring front, but I am not sure.
> > I do know that my '96. 35', Sahara has the SMC, (Safari Motor Coach), Magnum Blue Streak chassis. It has leaf springs at all four corners.
> > I will be following your post for members replys with answers to the "chassis center" question.
> > Mel,
> > 250 Cat, (115,000 miles on Bilstein's)
> >
> > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@> wrote:
> > >
> > >I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions.
> > >
> > > Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?
> > >
> > > Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
> > >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10104 From: jquade_fwb Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
Curt,

I am interested in that headlight wiring upgrade you did. Specifically, what did you use, i.e., part numbers and sources. I have the same problem with dim headlights with my 97 Serengeti. Did you do the job yourself?? How difficult was it? Any tips/advise in doing it?

John (Freshwater Bay)
1997 Safari Serengeti M-4040

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@...> wrote:
>
> I did check my GW today, the sticker on the wall just behind the "shifter control". It shows 24,000 #'s. And, according to Jim, that means I have the Blue Streak Magnum suspension. I checked with Bilstein and regardless of whether it is Blue Streak, Blue Max, or Velvet ride, the same shocks apply? We use our motor home in the winter for skiing in the Cascades, and are primarily on windy, undulating roads, so firmness is key for me over comfort. I will be ordering the Bilsteins ( B46-2092 F and B46-2093 R) on Monday, found $82,50 ea as best price including shipping. Camping World quotes $46 ea for installation.
>
> On another note, today I installed the LMC headlight wiring update harness to get the voltage at the lights up to 12+V DC. Previously, my voltage at the headlight showed 10.5 to 11v DC. Hence the headlights were very dim. The LMC harness uses bigger wiring, plug in installation, and feeds off the battery vs using the smaller wiring, and having to run through the switch on the dash, decreasing voltage. Difference during daylight was noticable, but haven't had a chance to check during darkness. Also swapped out the fog lights for Hella 550 driving lights. It gets very dark, foggy, and with the rain in the NW, big lights really help during nighttime mountain driving.
>
> I also installed 9r22.5 Toyo snow tires on the rears for traction. Fronts are the regular Toyo's. Can't wait for the snow!
>
> Curt 97 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat. Mercer Island, WA
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "CarlE" <carl31538@> wrote:
> >
> > My 97 Serengeti has Velvet Ride torsolastic on front and rear. I do not think any Magnum chassis mixed leaf spring and torsolastic on the same frame.
> > CarlGeo
> >
> > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "stuplich@" <stuplich@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Curt,I will tell you what little I know about Safari chassis designations.
> > > (Someone please post corrections if I am wrong and expand info if you can).
> > > Blue Streak = leaf spring suspenion
> > > Blue Max = Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) suspension
> > > I don't think that either discribes an air-bag suspension.
> > > The Blue Max has the Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) but, I believe only on the rear, with leaf spring front, but I am not sure.
> > > I do know that my '96. 35', Sahara has the SMC, (Safari Motor Coach), Magnum Blue Streak chassis. It has leaf springs at all four corners.
> > > I will be following your post for members replys with answers to the "chassis center" question.
> > > Mel,
> > > 250 Cat, (115,000 miles on Bilstein's)
> > >
> > > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > >I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions.
> > > >
> > > > Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10105 From: safaritrekker Date: 11/13/2010
Subject: Re: Shocks for 1997 3506 Sahara
John, I ordered kit # 36-3581 from LMC lmctruck.com page 71 under 1967-72 Chevy Trucks. it was for a sealed beam 4 headlight setup, about $39.00 with $10.00 or so shipping. It took about 2 hours, most time was spent coming up with "ground" points near each side, since most of the front end is fiberglass. There are steel 1"x1" "beams" running down each side with screws to attach to. I did it, so it can't be that hard! I'm usually a measure once, cut twice type guy. I had to "extend" the ground wires, so have extra black 12 guage wire since the kit was designed for 1970's Chevy's, it is not as wide as we would like, some wire "couplers", and a couple of attachments at the end that you can attache to a screw or bolt to get the ground. Other than that it was basically plugging in and zip-tying to it was all secure. I used the positive side of the solenoide for power as I think that gets power directly from the alternator and gave me the best voltage. Some say go to the battery, but on my coach the battery's are near the back on the passenger side. I think anything that is a strong 12v+ current would work since you are basically eliminating the trip from the 12v to the switch on the dashboard and back on small wires - hence the voltage drop. This is a fairly common upgrade on Safari Treks, and I learned about it on Trek Tracks, I used to have a 2830 Trek. Good luck. Curt

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@...> wrote:
>
> Curt,
>
> I am interested in that headlight wiring upgrade you did. Specifically, what did you use, i.e., part numbers and sources. I have the same problem with dim headlights with my 97 Serengeti. Did you do the job yourself?? How difficult was it? Any tips/advise in doing it?
>
> John (Freshwater Bay)
> 1997 Safari Serengeti M-4040
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@> wrote:
> >
> > I did check my GW today, the sticker on the wall just behind the "shifter control". It shows 24,000 #'s. And, according to Jim, that means I have the Blue Streak Magnum suspension. I checked with Bilstein and regardless of whether it is Blue Streak, Blue Max, or Velvet ride, the same shocks apply? We use our motor home in the winter for skiing in the Cascades, and are primarily on windy, undulating roads, so firmness is key for me over comfort. I will be ordering the Bilsteins ( B46-2092 F and B46-2093 R) on Monday, found $82,50 ea as best price including shipping. Camping World quotes $46 ea for installation.
> >
> > On another note, today I installed the LMC headlight wiring update harness to get the voltage at the lights up to 12+V DC. Previously, my voltage at the headlight showed 10.5 to 11v DC. Hence the headlights were very dim. The LMC harness uses bigger wiring, plug in installation, and feeds off the battery vs using the smaller wiring, and having to run through the switch on the dash, decreasing voltage. Difference during daylight was noticable, but haven't had a chance to check during darkness. Also swapped out the fog lights for Hella 550 driving lights. It gets very dark, foggy, and with the rain in the NW, big lights really help during nighttime mountain driving.
> >
> > I also installed 9r22.5 Toyo snow tires on the rears for traction. Fronts are the regular Toyo's. Can't wait for the snow!
> >
> > Curt 97 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat. Mercer Island, WA
> >
> > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "CarlE" <carl31538@> wrote:
> > >
> > > My 97 Serengeti has Velvet Ride torsolastic on front and rear. I do not think any Magnum chassis mixed leaf spring and torsolastic on the same frame.
> > > CarlGeo
> > >
> > > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "stuplich@" <stuplich@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Curt,I will tell you what little I know about Safari chassis designations.
> > > > (Someone please post corrections if I am wrong and expand info if you can).
> > > > Blue Streak = leaf spring suspenion
> > > > Blue Max = Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) suspension
> > > > I don't think that either discribes an air-bag suspension.
> > > > The Blue Max has the Velvet Ride (rubber torsion) but, I believe only on the rear, with leaf spring front, but I am not sure.
> > > > I do know that my '96. 35', Sahara has the SMC, (Safari Motor Coach), Magnum Blue Streak chassis. It has leaf springs at all four corners.
> > > > I will be following your post for members replys with answers to the "chassis center" question.
> > > > Mel,
> > > > 250 Cat, (115,000 miles on Bilstein's)
> > > >
> > > > --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "safaritrekker" <cjhammond@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >I can't seem to find a definitive answer as to what chassis I have? I know it is leaf spring, but on the bilstein site, it doesn't show a "leaf spring" version. I see blue streak, blue max, velvet ride, but those appear to be air-bag suspensions.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also what is a "chassis center"? I see that posted in various places, how would I know if I have one and what the heck is it?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks all, Curt 1997 Sahara 3506 w/300 Cat
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10221 From: CarlE Date: 11/20/2010
Subject: Re: Pioneer Metal Works Tiger Trak Double Shock System
I do not have the quad shock setup. I discussed it with Ralph Andrews some time ago, and planned to have it installed.

However, earlier this year someone posted that Ralph no longer recommend the quad shock setup, but recommended specific Koni single shocks. I contacted Ralph for the specific Koni shocks. Installed the shocks, and love the improvement in ride and handling of my 97 Serengeti.

Suggest that you contact Ralph Andrews, Owner of Pioneer Metal Works, direct to discuss the issue. He is also an officer in Safari Owners group. Very knowledgable and is eager to help.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "parrishwa" <mtcomfort@...> wrote:
>
> Can anyone provide some personal experience as to the performance of this system. Did you buy it. Does it work as they represent it to work?
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10540 From: johncurtis111@yahoo.com Date: 12/12/2010
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] Any Advise on Buying Safari 2000 Safari Continen
I have a 2000 continental panther. The first thing I did was replace the shocks. Now I hear the koni shocks are better than the bilstiens. Wish I had bought the koni's. The hurricane heater is a little fussy. I bought a kit from the dealer that helped. The fridge has a recall on it. If it has not been done I suggest you get done immediately. I have seen several RVs that have caught fire. The fix is free. There are many things you can do to up grade, but you need to use it first to decide what suits you.

John Boldt

----- Reply message -----
From: "gamerpv" <anchanrj@...>
Date: Sun, Dec 12, 2010 9:33 am
Subject: [Safarifriends] Any Advise on Buying Safari 2000 Safari Continental
To: <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com>

 

Am about to buy a 2000 Safari Continental. Any advise on specific things to look for as potential problems or issues or any comments on unique items/problems with thic coach would be appreciated.

Thanks
gamerpv

Group: Safarifriends Message: 10872 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:

1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?

Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???

And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10874 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
We have the Hopkins by Nvision.  --- bought it at Camping World online during a big sale.. a lot cheaper than Pressure Pro.


A little tricky to set up the first time, but if you WAIT till if finds the tire each time before hitting the OK buttion, you will be fine.  Go slow and only do one tire at a time.   When it finds it, then hit OK and then go out and screw on the next sensor....   Patience is needed, about three or four mintues per tire to establish a first time connection.  After that you are set and its all memorized.

When using just 6 sensors on the rig itself, we found we had to keep the monitor unit just back of the drivers seat on the back edge of the couch for it to find signals on all six tires.  Otherwise it misses tires or loses contact. 

Then we got a toad, so we added 4 more sensors and easy to change the configuration for a toad behind.  BUT... the signal didn't reach when we had the monitor box up front as usual.... nor did it work when put in the middle of the rig either. I think the big metal lined engine box under the bed blocked the signals from the toad tires....    

So we copied Mel's idea and put a 12 volt cigarette outlet in the back bedroom area next to the bed (hooked into the existing wiring of the fluorescent fixture in the window header)  ...   now we keep the base unit back there, hanging on a suction cup hook in the middle of the mirrored bed headboard .... at a glance from the passenger seat,I can see if the bright green light is lit, and the alarm beeping of a low  tire is clearly heard up in the front of the rig with a flashing red light. 

See photos in a new album called 

"Hopkins Tire Pressure Monitor by Nvision"

I made on the home page at:



Hope that helps!

Karen and Steve
1996 Safari Serengeti 38ft DP
Geo Tracker Toad
Waiting for Winter Vacation!


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On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM, jquade_fwb <jquade@...> wrote:
Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie.  With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc.  Does anyone here have a system?  What is it?  Like it (short comings & good points)?  I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:

1.  Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
2.  I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
3.  In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?

Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???

And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or.  After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation.  I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay.  That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing.  They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements.  If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot.  If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.



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Group: Safarifriends Message: 10876 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/7/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
I am looking forward to hear about your new shocks on a Velvet Ride Safari I have talked to Andrews too will order the shocks after I hear some good comments on them
geno 2001 Safari Zanzibar towing a 22 ft inclosed trailer with Rubicon Jeep inside 
 
 
 
In a message dated 01/07/11 12:34:03 Mountain Standard Time, jquade@... writes:
 

Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:

1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?

Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???

And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions o f the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.

 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10883 From: John Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
I have the Pressure Pro on my 2000 Zanzibar 39' . Unit is mounted next to TV up front and works just great. Also have sensors on my Tahoe and works with no Problems. There is a external antenna available, but never found the need for it.

John
2000 Safari 39'
currently in Louisana

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, geno4x2 <geno4x2@...> wrote:
>
> I am looking forward to hear about your new shocks on a Velvet Ride Safari I have talked to Andrews too will order the shocks after I hear some good comments on them
> geno 2001 Safari Zanzibar towing a 22 ft inclosed trailer with Rubicon Jeep inside
>
>
>
> In a message dated 01/07/11 12:34:03 Mountain Standard Time, jquade@... writes:
>
> Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:
>
> 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
> 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10884 From: deanshaw99 Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
I have a 1999 Safari Sahara and just recently had my left front tire blow out on my tow vehicle. Fortunately my brother was behind me and called. I could not see anything wrong in my rear camera or mirrors. We could not feel anything different in the RV. We pulled over immediatly and the tire was completely gone except for a couple inches around the edge on each side. A few more minutes and the wheel, etc would have been damaged with probable damage to the car front end. We are considering adding a TPMS. It must be located near the driver with an alarm. I looked at the Hopkins at Camping World's web site. The reviews are awful, noting the issue you mention and others. My brother has a different TPMS and just blew a outside rear tire after hitting a battery in the road. His TPMS did not notify him and still shows the tire is OK. The manufacture of his unit has sent him a new display to fix that problem. It does show these units need to be periodically tested.



--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "KarenInTheWoods *" <pfundt@...> wrote:
>
> We have the Hopkins by Nvision. --- bought it at Camping World online
> during a big sale.. a lot cheaper than Pressure Pro.
> http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/hopkins-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/43965
>
>
> A little tricky to set up the first time, but if you WAIT till if finds the
> tire each time before hitting the OK buttion, you will be fine. Go slow and
> only do one tire at a time. When it finds it, then hit OK and then go out
> and screw on the next sensor.... Patience is needed, about three or four
> mintues per tire to establish a first time connection. After that you are
> set and its all memorized.
>
> When using just 6 sensors on the rig itself, we found we had to keep the
> monitor unit just back of the drivers seat on the back edge of the couch for
> it to find signals on all six tires. Otherwise it misses tires or loses
> contact.
>
> Then we got a toad, so we added 4 more sensors and easy to change the
> configuration for a toad behind. BUT... the signal didn't reach when we had
> the monitor box up front as usual.... nor did it work when put in the middle
> of the rig either. I think the big metal lined engine box under the bed
> blocked the signals from the toad tires....
>
> So we copied Mel's idea and put a 12 volt cigarette outlet in the back
> bedroom area next to the bed (hooked into the existing wiring of
> the fluorescent fixture in the window header) ... now we keep the base
> unit back there, hanging on a suction cup hook in the middle of the mirrored
> bed headboard .... at a glance from the passenger seat,I can see if the
> bright green light is lit, and the alarm beeping of a low tire is clearly
> heard up in the front of the rig with a flashing red light.
>
> See photos in a new album called
> "Hopkins Tire Pressure Monitor by Nvision"
> I made on the home page at:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Safarifriends/photos/album/573162836/pic/list
>
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> Karen and Steve
> 1996 Safari Serengeti 38ft DP
> Geo Tracker Toad
> Waiting for Winter Vacation!
>
>
> --
> KarenInTheWoods
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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>
> On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM, jquade_fwb <jquade@...>wrote:
>
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am
> > looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead,
> > nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short
> > comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless
> > systems and they are:
> >
> > 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> > 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two
> > system conflict with each other?
> > 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster"
> > unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at
> > Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After
> > some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of
> > Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post
> > my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater
> > Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101
> > twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they
> > will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts
> > are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted,
> > will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah &
> > Norther Arizona in April.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Community email addresses:
> > Post message: Safarifriends@onelist.com
> > Subscribe: Safarifriends-subscribe@onelist.com
> > Unsubscribe: Safarifriends-unsubscribe@onelist.com
> > List owner: Safarifriends-owner@onelist.com
> >
> > Shortcut URL to this page:
> > http://www.onelist.com/community/SafarifriendsYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10885 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
We know our unit works fine.. . because: 

(note: there is a 12% leeway in either direction to emit the gold warning and then 20% leeway to emit a red danger warning....)

We had set the tires up in the summer with the sensors... with cold tire temps in the 70's on a summer day.

Once the colder weather hit during a fall camping weekend, as soon as we plugged in the the base unit to go home, the baseline temp setting was now making the unit emitting a warning of lower pressure on all of the toad tires.... and on the shady side of the motorhome tires that weren't in the morning sunshine. 

We immediately checked all our pressures and they were close enough and not a danger, just a tad under that 12% threshold because of the change in temperatures.

Once they warmed up by movement, the warnings ceased as the pressure raised. 

It was our last camping of the season, otherwise we would have taken off all the sensors, recalibrated and put them all back on again for more traveling. 

We will have to set up in cold weather to take off on vacation in Feb, and then recalibrate once we get further south where it's warmer. 


--
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On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM, deanshaw99 <deanshaw66@...> wrote:
I have a 1999 Safari Sahara and just recently had my left front tire blow out on my tow vehicle. Fortunately my brother was behind me and called. I could not see anything wrong in my rear camera or mirrors. We could not feel anything different in the RV.  We pulled over immediatly and the tire was completely gone except for a couple inches around the edge on each side.  A few more minutes and the wheel, etc would have been damaged with probable damage to the car front end. We are considering adding a TPMS.  It must be located near the driver with an alarm. I looked at the Hopkins at Camping World's web site.  The reviews are awful, noting the issue you mention and others.  My brother has a different TPMS and just blew a outside rear tire after hitting a battery in the road. His TPMS did not notify him and still shows the tire is OK.  The manufacture of his unit has sent him a new display to fix that problem. It does show these units need to be periodically tested.



--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "KarenInTheWoods *" <pfundt@...> wrote:
>
> We have the Hopkins by Nvision.  --- bought it at Camping World online
> during a big sale.. a lot cheaper than Pressure Pro.
> http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/hopkins-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/43965
>
>
> A little tricky to set up the first time, but if you WAIT till if finds the
> tire each time before hitting the OK buttion, you will be fine.  Go slow and
> only do one tire at a time.   When it finds it, then hit OK and then go out
> and screw on the next sensor....   Patience is needed, about three or four
> mintues per tire to establish a first time connection.  After that you are
> set and its all memorized.
>
> When using just 6 sensors on the rig itself, we found we had to keep the
> monitor unit just back of the drivers seat on the back edge of the couch for
> it to find signals on all six tires.  Otherwise it misses tires or loses
> contact.
>
> Then we got a toad, so we added 4 more sensors and easy to change the
> configuration for a toad behind.  BUT... the signal didn't reach when we had
> the monitor box up front as usual.... nor did it work when put in the middle
> of the rig either. I think the big metal lined engine box under the bed
> blocked the signals from the toad tires....
>
> So we copied Mel's idea and put a 12 volt cigarette outlet in the back
> bedroom area next to the bed (hooked into the existing wiring of
> the fluorescent fixture in the window header)  ...   now we keep the base
> unit back there, hanging on a suction cup hook in the middle of the mirrored
> bed headboard .... at a glance from the passenger seat,I can see if the
> bright green light is lit, and the alarm beeping of a low  tire is clearly
> heard up in the front of the rig with a flashing red light.
>
> See photos in a new album called
> "Hopkins Tire Pressure Monitor by Nvision"
> I made on the home page at:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Safarifriends/photos/album/573162836/pic/list
>
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> Karen and Steve
> 1996 Safari Serengeti 38ft DP
> Geo Tracker Toad
> Waiting for Winter Vacation!
>
>
> --
> KarenInTheWoods
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
> (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
>  http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/
> (Camping/Family Photos)  http://picasaweb.google.com/pfundt/
> (Weaving Photos)             http://picasaweb.google.com/KarenInTheWoods1
> (All About Me)                   http://kareninthewoods.com
> (Handwoven E-Stores)     http://kareninthewoods.etsy.com/
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM, jquade_fwb <jquade@...>wrote:
>
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie.  With that said, I am
> > looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead,
> > nVision, etc.  Does anyone here have a system?  What is it?  Like it (short
> > comings & good points)?  I have a couple of concerns with these wireless
> > systems and they are:
> >
> > 1.  Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> > 2.  I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two
> > system conflict with each other?
> > 3.  In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster"
> > unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at
> > Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or.  After
> > some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of
> > Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation.  I will seperately post
> > my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater
> > Bay.  That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101
> > twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing.  They also told me that they
> > will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements.  If needed & bolts
> > are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot.  If needed & too rusted,
> > will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah &
> > Norther Arizona in April.
> >
> >
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10887 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
To share a bit of TPMS Web research, I ran across an interesting spreadsheet that had most of the systems listed in a side by side, feature by feature, and cost by cost comaprisons. Some of the systems were not for Motorhomes, so I deleted them, i.e., motorcycle only. I uploaded the spreadsheet in the Files Section. Please look it over and comment.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@...> wrote:
>
> Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:
>
> 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
> 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?
>
> Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
>
> And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10888 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/8/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Stevio & KITW,

Quick nVision/Hopkins question for you. You seem to be having a signal strength problem and solved it by moving the display around. Are you aware/looked at the "Signal Repeater/Booster" that most of these systems have/offer?

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "KarenInTheWoods *" <pfundt@...> wrote:
>
> We have the Hopkins by Nvision. --- bought it at Camping World online
> during a big sale.. a lot cheaper than Pressure Pro.
> http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/hopkins-tire-pressure-monitoring-system/43965
>
>
> A little tricky to set up the first time, but if you WAIT till if finds the
> tire each time before hitting the OK buttion, you will be fine. Go slow and
> only do one tire at a time. When it finds it, then hit OK and then go out
> and screw on the next sensor.... Patience is needed, about three or four
> mintues per tire to establish a first time connection. After that you are
> set and its all memorized.
>
> When using just 6 sensors on the rig itself, we found we had to keep the
> monitor unit just back of the drivers seat on the back edge of the couch for
> it to find signals on all six tires. Otherwise it misses tires or loses
> contact.
>
> Then we got a toad, so we added 4 more sensors and easy to change the
> configuration for a toad behind. BUT... the signal didn't reach when we had
> the monitor box up front as usual.... nor did it work when put in the middle
> of the rig either. I think the big metal lined engine box under the bed
> blocked the signals from the toad tires....
>
> So we copied Mel's idea and put a 12 volt cigarette outlet in the back
> bedroom area next to the bed (hooked into the existing wiring of
> the fluorescent fixture in the window header) ... now we keep the base
> unit back there, hanging on a suction cup hook in the middle of the mirrored
> bed headboard .... at a glance from the passenger seat,I can see if the
> bright green light is lit, and the alarm beeping of a low tire is clearly
> heard up in the front of the rig with a flashing red light.
>
> See photos in a new album called
> "Hopkins Tire Pressure Monitor by Nvision"
> I made on the home page at:
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Safarifriends/photos/album/573162836/pic/list
>
>
> Hope that helps!
>
> Karen and Steve
> 1996 Safari Serengeti 38ft DP
> Geo Tracker Toad
> Waiting for Winter Vacation!
>
>
> --
> KarenInTheWoods
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
> (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/
> (Camping/Family Photos) http://picasaweb.google.com/pfundt/
> (Weaving Photos) http://picasaweb.google.com/KarenInTheWoods1
> (All About Me) http://kareninthewoods.com
> (Handwoven E-Stores) http://kareninthewoods.etsy.com/
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM, jquade_fwb <jquade@...>wrote:
>
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am
> > looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead,
> > nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short
> > comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless
> > systems and they are:
> >
> > 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> > 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two
> > system conflict with each other?
> > 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster"
> > unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at
> > Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After
> > some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of
> > Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post
> > my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater
> > Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101
> > twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they
> > will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts
> > are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted,
> > will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah &
> > Norther Arizona in April.
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Community email addresses:
> > Post message: Safarifriends@onelist.com
> > Subscribe: Safarifriends-subscribe@onelist.com
> > Unsubscribe: Safarifriends-unsubscribe@onelist.com
> > List owner: Safarifriends-owner@onelist.com
> >
> > Shortcut URL to this page:
> > http://www.onelist.com/community/SafarifriendsYahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10892 From: kenwildman45810 Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
Thanks for posting that. It should prove to be very useful to anyone considering adding a TPMS.

Ken
1996 Safari Sahara- 3530, 35 ft, CAT 300

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@...> wrote:
>
> To share a bit of TPMS Web research, I ran across an interesting spreadsheet that had most of the systems listed in a side by side, feature by feature, and cost by cost comaprisons. Some of the systems were not for Motorhomes, so I deleted them, i.e., motorcycle only. I uploaded the spreadsheet in the Files Section. Please look it over and comment.
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:
> >
> > 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> > 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
> > 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10893 From: John Clevenger Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor?

Now we know why VMSpc sign on to monitor the tires with Pressure Pro!

 

Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor and how do you like it?

 

Plan on adding one this year! JohnC

 

96 Safari Sahara 3740 250 Cat

2005 TJ

(O) I I I I I I I (O)

 

From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kenwildman45810
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 10:53 AM
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

 

 

Thanks for posting that. It should prove to be very useful to anyone considering adding a TPMS.

Ken
1996 Safari Sahara- 3530, 35 ft, CAT 300

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@...> wrote:
>
> To share a bit of TPMS Web research, I ran across an interesting spreadsheet that had most of the systems listed in a side by side, feature by feature, and cost by cost comaprisons. Some of the systems were not for Motorhomes, so I deleted them, i.e., motorcycle only. I uploaded the spreadsheet in the Files Section. Please look it over and comment.
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:
> >
> > 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the signal?
> > 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
> > 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Metals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, will perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.
> >
>

Group: Safarifriends Message: 10894 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/9/2011
Subject: Re: Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor?
I have used VMSpc for about 4 years and like it very much.
 
There is quite a diffance between dash gauges and VMSpc temp.so I go by the VMSpc as I have used a temp gun and they are close to the same,the dash gauges are much higher.
geno 2001 Zanzibar Cat Motor with Jeep on a trailer 
 
 
 
In a message dated 01/09/11 10:42:10 Mountain Standard Time, johnkclevenger writes:
 

Now we know why VMSpc sign on to monitor the tires with Pressure Pro!

Has anyone used VMSpc with a Cat motor and how do you like it?

Plan on adding one this year! JohnC

96 Safari Sahara 3740 250 Cat

2005 TJ

(O) I I I I I I I (O)

From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kenwildman45810
Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 10:53 AM
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)

 

Thanks for posting that. It should prove to be very useful to anyone considering adding a TPMS.

Ken
1996 Safari Sahara- 3530, 35 ft, CAT 300

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jqua de_fwb" <jquade@...> wrote:
>
> To share a bit of TPMS Web research, I ran across an interesting spreadsheet that had most of the systems listed in a side by side, feature by feature, and cost by cost comaprisons. Some of the systems were not for Motorhomes, so I deleted them, i.e., motorcycle only. I uploaded the spreadsheet in the Files Section. Please look it over and comment.
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "jquade_fwb" <jquade@> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, I admit it, I'm a hopeless gadget junkie. With that said, I am looking into Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, i.e., Tyredog, Hawkshead, nVision, etc. Does anyone here have a system? What is it? Like it (short comings & good points)? I have a couple of concerns with these wireless systems and they are:
> >
> > 1. Metal Skins of Safari's, will it interfear/compromise the sig nal?
> > 2. I have a Roadmaster Toad braking system that is wireless, will the two system conflict with each other?
> > 3. In the 3 systems I mentioned above, they all have a "Signal Booster" unit. Necessary & Why?
> >
> > Any other concerns/criteria I should look at/consider???
> >
> > And on another suspension note, I am scheduled for new shocks all around at Brazell's in Centralia after the Super Bowl Party in Deer Island, Or. After some excellent communications with the retired owner of Pioneer Me tals of Quincy, Wa., I settled on his Koni Recommendation. I will seperately post my impressions of the remaining trip performance coming back to Freshwater Bay. That will included smooth and rutted I-5 superslab at speed, and US101 twisty curvey along Hoods Canal with bouncing. They also told me that they will measure & check my Velvet-Ride height measurements. If needed & bolts are NOT too rusted, wi ll perform that task to boot. If needed & too rusted, will schedule it to coincide with our upcoming Trip Number Two Around Utah & Norther Arizona in April.
> >
>

 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10957 From: genos_rubie Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Koni Shocks
Has enybody found a good price for the Koni shocks for velvet ride Safaris.
geno 2001 Zanzabar &Jeep Rubicon on trailer
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10958 From: CarlE Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
I purchased mine from LTB Motorsports. Don't know how good the price was, but paid about $165.00 each, which included shipping. Service was prompt and received shocks in less than a week from placing of order.
CarlGeo

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "genos_rubie" <geno4x2@...> wrote:
>
> Has enybody found a good price for the Koni shocks for velvet ride Safaris.
> geno 2001 Zanzabar &Jeep Rubicon on trailer
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10961 From: jquade_fwb Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
From Mike at Brazell's (I5 north of Centralia), "The koni's installed are 895.00 for front and rear. The shim adjustment is $450 as long as none of the bolts strip out. We will be back from our Arizona trip on Feb.1st, so we can do it anytime after that." We are scheduled in for 1:00PM Monday after the Super Bowl Which by the way, Da Bears will win quite handily.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "CarlE" <carl31538@...> wrote:
>
> I purchased mine from LTB Motorsports. Don't know how good the price was, but paid about $165.00 each, which included shipping. Service was prompt and received shocks in less than a week from placing of order.
> CarlGeo
>
> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "genos_rubie" <geno4x2@> wrote:
> >
> > Has enybody found a good price for the Koni shocks for velvet ride Safaris.
> > geno 2001 Zanzabar &Jeep Rubicon on trailer
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10962 From: Jeff Marner Date: 1/17/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
geno,
koni website has them, just put in safari and velvet ride and they tell you the price.
www.konirv.com is site.  good luck.
 
jeff

--- On Mon, 1/17/11, genos_rubie <geno4x2@...> wrote:

From: genos_rubie <geno4x2@...>
Subject: [Safarifriends] Koni Shocks
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, January 17, 2011, 10:47 AM

 
Has enybody found a good price for the Koni shocks for velvet ride Safaris.
geno 2001 Zanzabar &Jeep Rubicon on trailer

Group: Safarifriends Message: 10967 From: geno4x2 Date: 1/18/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
I like the sound of the price you got your shocks for let me know where and how they work.
 
geno still waiting for warmer weather to get ready to go south
 
 
 
In a message dated 01/18/11 09:43:03 Mountain Standard Time, bsherryg@... writes:
 

Koni site has them BUT (per Koni) the site recommends an older version for one vs what the guys here have recommended. When I talked with a Koni tech about this to try to clarify which to buy, he did a bunch of checking then told me the website was wrong;-)It recommends a shock that's 2 versions back. My repair guy got them for $110 each (Koni charges $149 and said I could probably find them cheaper). They're supposed to be installed today!!! Happy dance;-)

Sherry
98 Serengeti 40 mid-entry

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Marner <jeffmarner@...> wrote:
>
> geno,
> koni website has them, just put in safari and velvet ride and they tell you the price.
> www.konirv.com is site.  good luck.
>  
> jeff

 
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10970 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/18/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
Since we are talking about shocks, I thought I would repost what I posted last summer:


Though our ride was fine with the torsilastic, we just put new single
Bilsteins on the front ..  we had one original Koni that was no longer
adjustable and making a rattling noise over some rough bumps.

Then although the back rides fine, we noticed some leaking fluid on
one of the Koni's back there,  so we just ordered the ones now for the
back....

From
https://www.rvchassisparts.com/Rally.asp

Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Front B46-2092 $116.11
Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Rear B46-2093 $116.11

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(they were on sale when we ordered them for $76 each plus free shipping)

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On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM, geno4x2 <geno4x2@...> wrote:


I like the sound of the price you got your shocks for let me know where and how they work.
 
geno still waiting for warmer weather to get ready to go south
 
 
 
In a message dated 01/18/11 09:43:03 Mountain Standard Time, bsherryg@... writes:
 

Koni site has them BUT (per Koni) the site recommends an older version for one vs what the guys here have recommended. When I talked with a Koni tech about this to try to clarify which to buy, he did a bunch of checking then told me the website was wrong;-)It recommends a shock that's 2 versions back. My repair guy got them for $110 each (Koni charges $149 and said I could probably find them cheaper). They're supposed to be installed today!!! Happy dance;-)

Sherry
98 Serengeti 40 mid-entry

Group: Safarifriends Message: 10977 From: chuck.lewis72 Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
I thought Koni's were guaranteed forever????

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "KarenInTheWoods *" <pfundt@...> wrote:
>
> Since we are talking about shocks, I thought I would repost what I posted
> last summer:
>
>
> Though our ride was fine with the torsilastic, we just put new single
> Bilsteins on the front .. we had one original Koni that was no longer
> adjustable and making a rattling noise over some rough bumps.
>
> Then although the back rides fine, we noticed some leaking fluid on
> one of the Koni's back there, so we just ordered the ones now for the
> back....
>
> From
> https://www.rvchassisparts.com/Rally.asp
>
> Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Front B46-2092 $116.11
> Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Rear B46-2093 $116.11
>
> --
> (they were on sale when we ordered them for $76 each plus free shipping)
>
> --
> KarenInTheWoods
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
> (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
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>
> On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM, geno4x2 <geno4x2@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > I like the sound of the price you got your shocks for let me know where and
> > how they work.
> >
> > geno still waiting for warmer weather to get ready to go south
> >
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 01/18/11 09:43:03 Mountain Standard Time,
> > bsherryg@... writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > Koni site has them BUT (per Koni) the site recommends an older version for
> > one vs what the guys here have recommended. When I talked with a Koni tech
> > about this to try to clarify which to buy, he did a bunch of checking then
> > told me the website was wrong;-)It recommends a shock that's 2 versions
> > back. My repair guy got them for $110 each (Koni charges $149 and said I
> > could probably find them cheaper). They're supposed to be installed today!!!
> > Happy dance;-)
> >
> > Sherry
> > 98 Serengeti 40 mid-entry
> >
> >
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10978 From: KarenInTheWoods * Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
I suppose that would be if you had a sales slip?   We think ours were original to the rig and never had been changed...since we bought the rig with 22,000 miles on it. 

Has anyone ever made a claim on a bad Koni?

Karen and Steve
1996 Safari Serengeti 38 ft DP
Geo Tracker Toad
Wisconsin Northwoods where all is frozen and coooollllddd!


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On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 10:57 AM, chuck.lewis72 <cdl45309@...> wrote:
I thought Koni's were guaranteed forever????

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "KarenInTheWoods *" <pfundt@...> wrote:
>
> Since we are talking about shocks, I thought I would repost what I posted
> last summer:
>
>
> Though our ride was fine with the torsilastic, we just put new single
> Bilsteins on the front ..  we had one original Koni that was no longer
> adjustable and making a rattling noise over some rough bumps.
>
> Then although the back rides fine, we noticed some leaking fluid on
> one of the Koni's back there,  so we just ordered the ones now for the
> back....
>
> From
> https://www.rvchassisparts.com/Rally.asp
>
> Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Front B46-2092 $116.11
> Magnum Chassis 92-04 "Blue Max, Blue Streak" Rear B46-2093 $116.11
>
> --
> (they were on sale when we ordered them for $76 each plus free shipping)
>
> --
> KarenInTheWoods
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
> (Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard
>  http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/
> (Camping/Family Photos)  http://picasaweb.google.com/pfundt/
> (Weaving Photos)             http://picasaweb.google.com/KarenInTheWoods1
> (All About Me)                   http://kareninthewoods.com
> (Handwoven E-Stores)     http://kareninthewoods.etsy.com/
> ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
>
>
> O
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10982 From: Jake Date: 1/19/2011
Subject: Re: Koni Shocks
I bought them online from Koni for $149 each. Their website recommended the same ones Ralph Andrews and Slim recommended. The truck service center I go to ($90./hr)charged $125 to remove and install the new ones. I also had the height adjustments done on all 4 corners for $110. It involves removing a total of 16 bolts and putting the bolts back on after removing or adding the shims. No way should this cost over $400 like you were quoted!
Jake
2002 Zanzibar

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "genos_rubie" <geno4x2@...> wrote:
>
> Has enybody found a good price for the Koni shocks for velvet ride Safaris.
> geno 2001 Zanzabar &Jeep Rubicon on trailer
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 10994 From: ih_guys Date: 1/20/2011
Subject: Funny thing happened on the way to New Orleans...
I missed the exit for I-65 in Louisville KY and made a last minute turn to get on to the exit ramp - ran over a break in the pavement.
When I pulled over to check for damage, there was nothing to see.
We continued the rest of the way without any other excitement, but the coach just wasn't handling the same; more movement in the steering wheel to keep a straight line. I could at least manage 45 mph through New Orleans East (I-10) before, now at 45 the coach bounced more and made more noise when we hit the bumps.
I got home and put it up on the jacks and looked everywhere with a strong flashlight and still could see no damage to the shocks, shock mounts, steering linkages, didn't really know what else to check. The ride height seems to be a bit lower in the rear.
The Bilsteins had no leakage and only a few years old.

Other than having the ride height checked, is there anything specific I should have looked at?

Eric '97 Continental Mid Door Torsilastic Velvet Ride Suspension
Group: Safarifriends Message: 11059 From: Slim Chestnut Date: 1/23/2011
Subject: 93 safari Continental info
Hi Lon,

I seem to have the only other 93 Continental I know of on the list! Or the other owners are vey quiet! They were the first year, intro model and built on a great Oshkosh chasiss with torsilastic suspension, cummins 8.3 and Allison World Tranny.  I am including the pdf of the article on them. They do have less storage than later models in the basement area! You will want to replace the shocks with Konis. it is cheaper to stick with the TOYO tires. Be sure to get date codes not older than 6 months.

Have your diesel friend check the PH of the antifreeze even if he says don't worry about it. Believe me. That has killed many Cummins engines. It was such a serious problem that Cummins finally started putting the chemicals to counter the problem inside the replacement water filters but not before many engines were ruined around 200K miles.

The Cummins should run fine for at least 300K, IF IT WAS WELL MAINTAINED!! If not then 200K is a lot of miles. Change all filters including oil, water, both tranny filters [switch to Trans
Synd tranny fluid at same time], Fuel filter and filters on the Honda.

The inverter is old. Probably an 1800W Heart Interface and probably missing or not working. You can by a new 3KW inverter between $500 and $2000 depending. You will also need new house batteries. If you can, take the opportunity to switch to 4 or 6 each 6V deep cycle Golf cart batteries wired series-parallel for 12V. It will be a tougher setup and last years longer.

I also have the Honda EV6110 LP jenny and mine only had 180 hours on it when we bought the rig. it has about 350 hours now and is a great jenny. Far better than the Onans. You probably have a 50 gallon LP tank.

The Dometc double door reefers are VERY expensive, thousands of dollars to replace or repair so be sure it works. I think you will be very happy with a Splendide washer/dryer combo if you can find one. Ours had been removed and we found a brand new one that someone had removed from a coach for only $450 cash. It works great and very silently. I would not worry about an ice maker. Too much trouble. Ditch both of the old Quasar 20" TV sets and get LCD.

Do not put too much weight in the basement storage boxes. they can shake lose and fall off on extremely bumpy roads.

Our rig has the Island floor plan with two doors to the rear bedroom and a double vanity and private loo. Not many of the dual vanity models were made. See Safaari Trails arti le attached.

The Fore Travel is a slightly more efficient rig and will get about .5-1 mpg better mileage and was also available with torsilastic suspension. Frankly an airbag suspension done properly rides better. A guy named Brett Wolfe is the expert on foretravel.

You should DEFINITELY have the 93 tranny fluid changed to the newest, long life Trans-Synd or exact equivalent by a qualified Cummins shop and that 6 speed allison will run and shift better and probably last as long as you do. I only have about 65K on my 93 but it had begun to shift haltingly and be hard to get moving on very cold days. I bought  the 5 gallon bucket of the Trans Synd fluid from an Allison dealer and did the job myself. I wish I had just forked over the $500 or so to let them supply the fluid and do it. Changing the filters and trying to get the old oil all out without running the unit dry takes experience. I think the Allison dealer in Pueblo Co only charges about $295 for labor and that is a deal! Plus you need the fluid and the filters kit.

The best price on oil for an oil change is when Wal-Mart puts their
Rotella 15-40 on sale or their synthetic Rotella. Buy oil filters and most all filters at any large truck shop like a Kenworth dealer or a Cummins Dealer.

You should carefully inspect the roof membrane sheet with a 15-25X magnifier. It will probably be just fine with a coating of elastomeric roof coating and stop the leaking dead! It did on several rigs on the Safari group. I strongly urge you to use Eternabond on the critical seams or any holes or larger cracks in the roof and remove ALL old caulking especially any silicone. It is really prone to failure and never intended for UV exposure.
The caulk to use is called DICOR or if you cannot fnd it then a quality, White Butyl roof and gutter caulk from ACE hardware which will not lose its texture with time.

Laminate flooring is fine. Be sure to use the closed cell foam sheet insulation under it. The furnace may be hard to get going and would be very expensive to replace. A new hot water heater would be around $600-$800. I would absolutely NOT go all electric. the Dometic with switchable Lp or  Electric is far more flexible and you can boondock with it. Stick some solar panels on the roof if you do not have any and you can rough it for weeks at a time!

The rig has the precursor of PEX plumbing and it is probably OK unless it was not drained or protected at all during 0 degree  or lower weather.

I sent attachments directly to your email.

Slim


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