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Group: Safarifriends Message: 42876 From: bilmac36 Date: 8/24/2019
Subject: Re: Electrical system,
Group: Safarifriends Message: 42962 From: robertfury@gmail.com Date: 9/8/2019
Subject: Re: 1994 Continental Komi part #
Group: Safarifriends Message: 42963 From: TD Date: 9/8/2019
Subject: Re: 1994 Continental Komi part #
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43060 From: chvet73 Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43061 From: bilmac36 Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43062 From: TD Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43063 From: Craig Burrell Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43064 From: Gary Smith Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43065 From: TD Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43066 From: robertfury@gmail.com Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43067 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43069 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43071 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43073 From: John Rowin Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43074 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43075 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43078 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43079 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43080 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43081 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43144 From: akelphman Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: winterizing 1998 39' safari sarengeti
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43147 From: Gary Smith Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: winterizing 1998 39' safari sarengeti
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43150 From: iradiate1967 Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43154 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43161 From: TD Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43164 From: Jeff Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43165 From: gail suval Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!



Group: Safarifriends Message: 42876 From: bilmac36 Date: 8/24/2019
Subject: Re: Electrical system,
John, Bob, Leon, 
John hit the nail on the head.
Bob good analysis of noting it’s the little things that can make all the difference. 
Leon, this is a great group & your experience will now be able to help others. And the lessons learned and noted by John are frustrating lessons of helping our fella man but often doing so with limited info. 
In a ‘lifetime’ of being a troubleshooter at sea and at shore it wasn’t uncommon for the last item to be replaced or worked on to have been the culprit in future failures. And the cost of repair did not always correlate to significance of quality assistance.
When troubleshooting and or calling for tech support providing as big a picture as possible is immensely helpful. Communicating is often frustrating when we our frustrated. So taking a step back and making some notes and trying to figure out ‘from the beginning’ is vital.
My hats off to all who take the time to help others with their issues. Y’all keep up the effort, great work, and have a toast of your favorite beverage knowing you make a difference.
R/
Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd 


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On Aug 24, 2019, at 12:52 AM, Robert Lewis robert.lewis.tl@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

LOL... good one Bob!

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison



On August 23, 2019 7:02:09 AM "ondaflore@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

All, et al,

I started to post the picture of a  wild goose...   a wild goose running, no,a wild goose being chased,  but decided to not waste the bandwidth.  When someone asks for help, it sounds like there is a need to specifically ask them "what work was done before the the problem arose?  What was removed, replaced, bypassed, cleaned, oiled, painted, submerged, stolen, fondled, carpeted, wallpapered, fried, sauteed, fricasseed, title pawned, glued, degreased, loaned and not returned, dry rotted, waterlogged,do you have the washer/dryer option, Koni shocks, Bluetooth commode, etc" before attempting to offer troubleshooting advice.  Ambiguous, semi coherent questions that obviously have not been proofread for clarity should be a red flag that there is a deep, deep rabbit hole lurking ahead.

Or is it just me?

Bob
2001 Zanzibar
330 CAT 3126B
Everything still works, despite recently replacing the front air conditioner.
Coffee Drinker
Huntsville, AL


Group: Safarifriends Message: 42962 From: robertfury@gmail.com Date: 9/8/2019
Subject: Re: 1994 Continental Komi part #
I finally got the new Koni Evo shocks, that are replacing the older model, on the front of my RV and road tested. Granted, I had replaced the original worn out Koni shocks with some shocks I got at a Semi Truck store, to “save money”. Crazy amount of porpoising, side to side rolling that wouldn’t stop, pretty bad. Almost to the point where I felt unsafe. I have never had a functioning set of the old Koni shocks to make a really accurate comparison, but I thought at least I would report my findings.

The Evo shocks (only replaced front set, still have “budget shocks on the back”) have really transformed the driving experience. Very little to no porpoising, although I haven’t driven it at freeway speeds yet. Side to side movement GREATLY reduced. Before when I would transition from pavement to off pavement, or anytime there was a pretty dramatic change in surface elevation, the RV would roll side to side, not stopping. Obviously very under damped. New Evo shocks have limited that roll, and the amount of times it rolls back and forth by 75%. If I changed out the rear, I think that would be even better. Rough road performance? Not dramatically better, but I wasn’t expecting that with two solid axles.

The dealer I bought them from said they didn’t know if they would fit a ‘94. They were far larger in diameter, but seemed to fit fine. I added a couple 1/8” thick washers to pull the shocks out from the frame a tad for more clearance. When steering wheel is fully turned (forgot which way) there is a very slight imprudence of steering bar, but only slightly so. Evidently in 95-2000 models, this is not a problem. Overall I’m happy!

Robert Fury
1994 Continental 8.3 Cummins 6 speed Allison
Group: Safarifriends Message: 42963 From: TD Date: 9/8/2019
Subject: Re: 1994 Continental Komi part #
Robert,

Thank you for the feedback. Please give us more feedback when you
decide to upgrade your rear shocks.
By your description, it sounds like their performance if about the
same, maybe a touch less then the 88-1641SP3
Also, the EVO shocks must have a larger diameter, as the 88-1641SP3
shocks have no fitment issues from early 90's straight on through '01.

I will look forward to when you replace and road test with new rear
shocks, as that will give a much more accurate comparison. I know mine
has zero porpoising and no side to side roll like you describe, but
that is running all for Koni shocks.

Again, thank you for the feedback.

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, Cummins C8.3-300, Allison
6spd

On 9/8/19, robertfury@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> I finally got the new Koni Evo shocks, that are replacing the older model,
> on the front of my RV and road tested. Granted, I had replaced the original
> worn out Koni shocks with some shocks I got at a Semi Truck store, to “save
> money”. Crazy amount of porpoising, side to side rolling that wouldn’t
> stop, pretty bad. Almost to the point where I felt unsafe. I have never
> had a functioning set of the old Koni shocks to make a really accurate
> comparison, but I thought at least I would report my findings.
>
> The Evo shocks (only replaced front set, still have “budget shocks on the
> back”) have really transformed the driving experience. Very little to no
> porpoising, although I haven’t driven it at freeway speeds yet. Side to
> side movement GREATLY reduced. Before when I would transition from pavement
> to off pavement, or anytime there was a pretty dramatic change in surface
> elevation, the RV would roll side to side, not stopping. Obviously very
> under damped. New Evo shocks have limited that roll, and the amount of
> times it rolls back and forth by 75%. If I changed out the rear, I think
> that would be even better. Rough road performance? Not dramatically
> better, but I wasn’t expecting that with two solid axles.
>
> The dealer I bought them from said they didn’t know if they would fit a ‘94.
> They were far larger in diameter, but seemed to fit fine. I added a couple
> 1/8” thick washers to pull the shocks out from the frame a tad for more
> clearance. When steering wheel is fully turned (forgot which way) there is
> a very slight imprudence of steering bar, but only slightly so. Evidently
> in 95-2000 models, this is not a problem. Overall I’m happy!
>
> Robert Fury
> 1994 Continental 8.3 Cummins 6 speed Allison
>
>
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 43060 From: chvet73 Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Velvet ride shocks
Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43061 From: bilmac36 Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Go ahead a day or too early and spray some penetrating oil on the nuts and bolts you’ll be dealing with.  May want to repeat. Of course breaking them loose is all dependent on where the coach has resided in years past.

Also, it is much easier access if you remove your tire/rim. (If you do remove is good idea to keep tire standing up leaning on something as they tend to be heavy to lift once horizontal.) To do this use good jack stands to brace front axle. And you’ll want a good tool to remove the lugs. There are numerous YouTube videos comparing some of the high impact drivers. I can tell you definitely the Milwaukee mdl 2767-22 does the job very effectively. You will also need the correct size socket (memory is saying 34mm, but could be mistaken.)
R, Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd 
Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 3:28 PM, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43062 From: TD Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Mark,

Make sure the shocks are set at maximum dampening before you install
them. They come from the factory set at least dampening.
Also, make sure you received the correct ones

Front: 88-1641SP3

Rear: 88-1458SP1

Air tools will make the job easier and more quick...

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, Cummins C8.3-300, Allison
6spd

On 9/19/19, chvet73@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to
> know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find
> anything there.
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
> 1999 Sahara 32’
> Velvet ride
>
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 43063 From: Craig Burrell Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43064 From: Gary Smith Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43065 From: TD Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Getting to the shocks is not difficult and sure isn't worth removing
those big tires, unless you need to remove them for other repairs any.
JMHO

John
95 Serengeti Cummins 8.3
Allison 6spd

On 9/19/19, bilmac36 bilmac36@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Go ahead a day or too early and spray some penetrating oil on the nuts and
> bolts you’ll be dealing with. May want to repeat. Of course breaking them
> loose is all dependent on where the coach has resided in years past..
>
> Also, it is much easier access if you remove your tire/rim. (If you do
> remove is good idea to keep tire standing up leaning on something as they
> tend to be heavy to lift once horizontal.) To do this use good jack stands
> to brace front axle. And you’ll want a good tool to remove the lugs. There
> are numerous YouTube videos comparing some of the high impact drivers. I can
> tell you definitely the Milwaukee mdl 2767-22 does the job very effectively.
> You will also need the correct size socket (memory is saying 34mm, but could
> be mistaken.)
> R, Willie, Connie is ‘95 Continental, 8.3L, Ally 6spd
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 19, 2019, at 3:28 PM, chvet73@... [Safarifriends]
>> <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>
>> Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need
>> to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find
>> anything there.
>> Any advice would be appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Mark
>> 1999 Sahara 32’
>> Velvet ride
>>
>>
>
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43066 From: robertfury@gmail.com Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
I would recommend sanding any rust off the shock mount rods and greasing them as well. Will help them go on smoothly. I didn’t, got my shocks halfway on, had to pull off because I couldn’t get them to seat fully. Pulled off, greased and sanded, they went on smoothly.

Robert
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43067 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/19/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43069 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Mark there is no structural benefit from the shocks. They only control the bounce and rebound. It is not at all necessary to remove the wheel to replace them. No need to support the coach in any manner.

Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:37 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43071 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Thanks Bill. That’s what I was wondering. 

Mark
1999 Safari 32’

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 20, 2019, at 5:36 AM, Bill Edwards billedwardsrs@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark there is no structural benefit from the shocks. They only control the bounce and rebound. It is not at all necessary to remove the wheel to replace them. No need to support the coach in any manner.


Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:37 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43073 From: John Rowin Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
You just saved him a lot of work. 

John & Marths Rowin 
3000 Safari Continental Panther 42’


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 7:36 AM, Bill Edwards billedwardsrs@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark there is no structural benefit from the shocks. They only control the bounce and rebound. It is not at all necessary to remove the wheel to replace them. No need to support the coach in any manner.


Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:37 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43074 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Mark

I have found myself in situations where there was no alternative but to work in gravel and soft dirt. I have lifted my coach with the built in jacks and air/hydraulic jacks. I used 8"x8" blocks under the jacks and have also used (6)2x8s in a cross pattern on mud and gravel screwed together with deck screws. The screws I believe are important. I prefer the multiple 2x8's because it is easy to get a a large surface area, I found 2 rows to be enough. You don't need 2x8s you can use 2x6s, it is the cross pattern and screwing the boards together that is important.

I have been avoiding thinking about this, but I have pictures of extracting my coach impaled on the side of a 30+ degree slope. For same reason my screen saver wants to torment me regularly with these, even though there are 100's of others to choose from. But there are some life saving points that might help someone else. I will put these together and update the web site in my signature.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison





On September 19, 2019 3:37:51 PM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith


Group: Safarifriends Message: 43075 From: Mark Cushman Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
Thanks Robert.  I need to start looking at a large jack.  All my stuff is geared towards cars.  Although I have 3/4 socket set and large wrenches.  No 3/4 impact yet.  

Mark 
The 1999 Safari Ratmobile 32’

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Robert Lewis robert.lewis.tl@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark

I have found myself in situations where there was no alternative but to work in gravel and soft dirt. I have lifted my coach with the built in jacks and air/hydraulic jacks. I used 8"x8" blocks under the jacks and have also used (6)2x8s in a cross pattern on mud and gravel screwed together with deck screws. The screws I believe are important. I prefer the multiple 2x8's because it is easy to get a a large surface area, I found 2 rows to be enough. You don't need 2x8s you can use 2x6s, it is the cross pattern and screwing the boards together that is important.

I have been avoiding thinking about this, but I have pictures of extracting my coach impaled on the side of a 30+ degree slope. For same reason my screen saver wants to torment me regularly with these, even though there are 100's of others to choose from. But there are some life saving points that might help someone else. I will put these together and update the web site in my signature.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison





On September 19, 2019 3:37:51 PM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith


Group: Safarifriends Message: 43078 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
You do not need a 3/4 inch impact, 1/2 Makita big one will do just fine and no jack is needed!to change the shocks...where is this info coming from?????????????? Besides the nuts ar inch and a half on my 2001 Z I think the right guy justcame along and is going to get one nice coach.

Bill Edwards
1999 Panther Nd a Z for a little while longer


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 12:06 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Thanks Robert.  I need to start looking at a large jack.  All my stuff is geared towards cars.  Although I have 3/4 socket set and large wrenches.  No 3/4 impact yet.  


Mark 
The 1999 Safari Ratmobile 32’

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Robert Lewis robert.lewis.tl@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark

I have found myself in situations where there was no alternative but to work in gravel and soft dirt. I have lifted my coach with the built in jacks and air/hydraulic jacks. I used 8"x8" blocks under the jacks and have also used (6)2x8s in a cross pattern on mud and gravel screwed together with deck screws. The screws I believe are important. I prefer the multiple 2x8's because it is easy to get a a large surface area, I found 2 rows to be enough. You don't need 2x8s you can use 2x6s, it is the cross pattern and screwing the boards together that is important.

I have been avoiding thinking about this, but I have pictures of extracting my coach impaled on the side of a 30+ degree slope. For same reason my screen saver wants to torment me regularly with these, even though there are 100's of others to choose from. But there are some life saving points that might help someone else. I will put these together and update the web site in my signature.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison





On September 19, 2019 3:37:51 PM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith


Group: Safarifriends Message: 43079 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
John, 

Only if he listens and judging by some of the later questions, responses and comments that is in question. But hey after nearly 40 years inthe mechanical  trades what do I know. You can lead them to water but can not make them drink. Perception is every thing.

Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 10:24 AM, John Rowin johndrowin@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

You just saved him a lot of work. 


John & Marths Rowin 
3000 Safari Continental Panther 42’


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 7:36 AM, Bill Edwards billedwardsrs@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark there is no structural benefit from the shocks. They only control the bounce and rebound. It is not at all necessary to remove the wheel to replace them. No need to support the coach in any manner.


Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:37 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith

Group: Safarifriends Message: 43080 From: Bill Edwards Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks
As Brett indicates/states, ride height is the most important factor here to establishing the desired ride!

Bill Edwards
1999 Panther


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 6:02 PM, Bill Edwards billedwardsrs@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

You do not need a 3/4 inch impact, 1/2 Makita big one will do just fine and no jack is needed!to change the shocks...where is this info coming from?????????????? Besides the nuts ar inch and a half on my 2001 Z I think the right guy justcame along and is going to get one nice coach.


Bill Edwards
1999 Panther Nd a Z for a little while longer


Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Friday, September 20, 2019, 12:06 PM, Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Thanks Robert.  I need to start looking at a large jack.  All my stuff is geared towards cars.  Although I have 3/4 socket set and large wrenches.  No 3/4 impact yet.  


Mark 
The 1999 Safari Ratmobile 32’

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Robert Lewis robert.lewis.tl@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark

I have found myself in situations where there was no alternative but to work in gravel and soft dirt.. I have lifted my coach with the built in jacks and air/hydraulic jacks. I used 8"x8" blocks under the jacks and have also used (6)2x8s in a cross pattern on mud and gravel screwed together with deck screws. The screws I believe are important. I prefer the multiple 2x8's because it is easy to get a a large surface area, I found 2 rows to be enough. You don't need 2x8s you can use 2x6s, it is the cross pattern and screwing the boards together that is important.

I have been avoiding thinking about this, but I have pictures of extracting my coach impaled on the side of a 30+ degree slope. For same reason my screen saver wants to torment me regularly with these, even though there are 100's of others to choose from. But there are some life saving points that might help someone else. I will put these together and update the web site in my signature.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison





On September 19, 2019 3:37:51 PM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith


Group: Safarifriends Message: 43081 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/20/2019
Subject: Re: Velvet ride shocks

Mark

I bought two 20T jacks... The first was a hand pump, I got the second which was an air compressor hydraulic after the coach fell off the first jack as I was getting under to operate the handle. With this weight I would recommend the air system. Add an extension hose and you can lift the coach without being under it. About $40 difference, well worth the safety factor. I didn't get it until it was almost too late.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison




On September 20, 2019 11:06:38 AM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Thanks Robert.  I need to start looking at a large jack.  All my stuff is geared towards cars.  Although I have 3/4 socket set and large wrenches.  No 3/4 impact yet.  


Mark 
The 1999 Safari Ratmobile 32’

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 20, 2019, at 9:56 AM, Robert Lewis robert.lewis.tl@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Mark

I have found myself in situations where there was no alternative but to work in gravel and soft dirt. I have lifted my coach with the built in jacks and air/hydraulic jacks. I used 8"x8" blocks under the jacks and have also used (6)2x8s in a cross pattern on mud and gravel screwed together with deck screws. The screws I believe are important. I prefer the multiple 2x8's because it is easy to get a a large surface area, I found 2 rows to be enough. You don't need 2x8s you can use 2x6s, it is the cross pattern and screwing the boards together that is important.

I have been avoiding thinking about this, but I have pictures of extracting my coach impaled on the side of a 30+ degree slope. For same reason my screen saver wants to torment me regularly with these, even though there are 100's of others to choose from. But there are some life saving points that might help someone else. I will put these together and update the web site in my signature.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison





On September 19, 2019 3:37:51 PM "Mark Cushman chvet73@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Some of you may recall my previous fight with the rats. Unfortunately today when I went up to the rig I discovered that the rats had returned, so that will delay the Koni project.  I thought I had that cured.  Can’t find how they are getting in and my previous repair is still intact.  
Thanks all for your advice.  Part numbers are from this site.  I’m only doing the front. The back are the correct ones.  Although I am going to take them loose to check their string.  
Unfortunately I do not have anywhere to jack the Safari up and remove a tire.  My storage is on gravel. 
I was wondering if it is necessary to support the frame when the shock is removed?
I downloaded the setting instructions from the Koni site. Easier to understand.  
When I was a student at Ohio State, over 40 years ago, I put a set of Gabriel Adjustamatics, good shock that’s no longer made,  it was the poor mans Koni, on my car. Same adjustment procedure.  

Mark
1999 Sahara “Ratmobile” 32’


Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 19, 2019, at 1:36 PM, Gary Smith trekker01@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Adjust the shocks to their stiffest position before you install.  Instructions in the box leave a lot to be desired.  Hope you ordered the shocks by part numbers on this site as opposed to ordering the ones Koni's chart shows..   

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:22 PM Craig Burrell technolog1@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

big cheater bar if you do not have air. 

On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 02:38:15 PM CDT, chvet73@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Just about ready to install my new Koni shocks. Is there anything I need to know before I tackle that job. I looked in the files and could not find anything there.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark
1999 Sahara 32’
Velvet ride



--
Gary Smith



Group: Safarifriends Message: 43144 From: akelphman Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: winterizing 1998 39' safari sarengeti
Dan.

Our coach did great on our long trip. But only after I did some significant mantinence that had been long neglected. Mostly suspension stuff. Shocks and adjusting ride height I have the Tortion suspension and I don’t think the ride height has been adjusted ever. After that it drove much better. New brakes all around and a few other things and we had a great trip for the most part.
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43147 From: Gary Smith Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: winterizing 1998 39' safari sarengeti
Presume you mean Velvet-Ride, or Torsolasic Suspension?

Gary
'98 Sahara 3006 300CAT

On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 2:30 PM akelphman@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

Dan.

Our coach did great on our long trip. But only after I did some significant mantinence that had been long neglected. Mostly suspension stuff. Shocks and adjusting ride height I have the Tortion suspension and I don’t think the ride height has been adjusted ever. After that it drove much better. New brakes all around and a few other things and we had a great trip for the most part.



--
Gary Smith
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43150 From: iradiate1967 Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Finally realized my dream of owning a Safari Motor Coach today thanks to Bill Edwards. I am purchasing his 2001 Safari Zanzibar. I spent today getting a thorough education on the systems and features of this incredible machine. Bill is not only a very smart man but a very patient teacher as well. The time and effort he and his lovely wife invested in this coach really shows. Their hospitality and consideration was a true gift. This will go down as one of my best days ever. My lady is absolutely thrilled. This coach is so beautiful, from the wood, the exterior, the spotless undercarriage it just blows my mind! He has done SO many improvements. LED lights and new LED tv panels throughout, new satellite tv antenna, Silverleaf engine management, Tiger Trax suspension upgrades, Koni shocks, new 8 airbag system, Alpine stereo with amp and subwoofer ( wow sound! ) new cabinet doors that exactly match to cover old tv cabinet, brake upgrade, Amish refrigerator upgrade, the list goes on and on! This just turned 50k miles. The exterior is almost as nice as the interior. You can’t tell it’s a 2001 looks more like 2018.

I can’t believe how fortunate I was to meet Bill an his wife and be able to buy this machine. A huge thank you to this group for putting me in touch with him!!!

Vince Brunette
2001 Safari Zanzibar
Group: Safarifriends Message: 43154 From: Robert Lewis Date: 9/28/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Welcome Vince.

You have a great coach, all the best in your going forward with your dream! These coaches are exceptional when maintained well, you are fortunate to get one professionally looked after. You have avoided the worst of all possible outcomes.... the RV dealer traps and workmanship, as you may have noticed in the recent posts.

Robert and Bev Lewis
2000 Safari Continental, since 2017
3126B Cat, 330hp
MD3060 Allison



On September 28, 2019 8:39:46 PM "aroostook67@... [Safarifriends]" <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Finally realized my dream of owning a Safari Motor Coach today thanks to Bill Edwards. I am purchasing his 2001 Safari Zanzibar. I spent today getting a thorough education on the systems and features of this incredible machine. Bill is not only a very smart man but a very patient teacher as well. The time and effort he and his lovely wife invested in this coach really shows. Their hospitality and consideration was a true gift. This will go down as one of my best days ever. My lady is absolutely thrilled. This coach is so beautiful, from the wood, the exterior, the spotless undercarriage it just blows my mind! He has done SO many improvements. LED lights and new LED tv panels throughout, new satellite tv antenna, Silverleaf engine management, Tiger Trax suspension upgrades, Koni shocks, new 8 airbag system, Alpine stereo with amp and subwoofer ( wow sound! ) new cabinet doors that exactly match to cover old tv cabinet, brake upgrade, Amish refrigerator upgrade, the list goes on and on! This just turned 50k miles. The exterior is almost as nice as the interior. You can’t tell it’s a 2001 looks more like 2018.

I can’t believe how fortunate I was to meet Bill an his wife and be able to buy this machine. A huge thank you to this group for putting me in touch with him!!!

Vince Brunette
2001 Safari Zanzibar


Group: Safarifriends Message: 43161 From: TD Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Vince,

Congratulations and welcome to the group and the Safari experience!
I am confidant that this coach will bring you much joy and wonderful memories.

I'm also glad that you have met Bill and Janet. They are wonderful
people. Bill is very meticulous, and thorough with anything he
touches. A few years ago, he installed solar on my coach, and did an
amazing job! It has been working flawlessly every since. When
boondocking, I often provide access power to others when they run low,
or so I don't have to hear their generator running.

If you have questions or need help, never hesitate to give a shout on
this group...

Safe and Happy Travels!

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, Cummins C8.3-300, Allison
6spd



On 9/28/19, aroostook67@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Finally realized my dream of owning a Safari Motor Coach today thanks to
> Bill Edwards. I am purchasing his 2001 Safari Zanzibar. I spent today
> getting a thorough education on the systems and features of this incredible
> machine. Bill is not only a very smart man but a very patient teacher as
> well. The time and effort he and his lovely wife invested in this coach
> really shows. Their hospitality and consideration was a true gift. This will
> go down as one of my best days ever. My lady is absolutely thrilled. This
> coach is so beautiful, from the wood, the exterior, the spotless
> undercarriage it just blows my mind! He has done SO many improvements. LED
> lights and new LED tv panels throughout, new satellite tv antenna,
> Silverleaf engine management, Tiger Trax suspension upgrades, Koni shocks,
> new 8 airbag system, Alpine stereo with amp and subwoofer ( wow sound! ) new
> cabinet doors that exactly match to cover old tv cabinet, brake upgrade,
> Amish refrigerator upgrade, the list goes on and on! This just turned 50k
> miles. The exterior is almost as nice as the interior. You can’t tell it’s a
> 2001 looks more like 2018.
>
> I can’t believe how fortunate I was to meet Bill an his wife and be able to
> buy this machine. A huge thank you to this group for putting me in touch
> with him!!!
>
> Vince Brunette
> 2001 Safari Zanzibar
>
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 43164 From: Jeff Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Vince,  welcome to the Safari world.  I know you guys will love her.  Just spoke with Bill.  He had is so excited for you guys.

I agree with you,  Bill and Janet are very special people.  They visited us last fall at my home and we visited them this past summer.  They are so easy to love.

Best wishes with your purchase!

Cajun Jeff

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:49 PM, TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Vince,

Congratulations and welcome to the group and the Safari experience!
I am confidant that this coach will bring you much joy and wonderful memories.

I'm also glad that you have met Bill and Janet. They are wonderful
people. Bill is very meticulous, and thorough with anything he
touches. A few years ago, he installed solar on my coach, and did an
amazing job! It has been working flawlessly every since. When
boondocking, I often provide access power to others when they run low,
or so I don't have to hear their generator running.

If you have questions or need help, never hesitate to give a shout on
this group...

Safe and Happy Travels!

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, Cummins C8.3-300, Allison
6spd

On 9/28/19, aroostook67@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Finally realized my dream of owning a Safari Motor Coach today thanks to
> Bill Edwards. I am purchasing his 2001 Safari Zanzibar. I spent today
> getting a thorough education on the systems and features of this incredible
> machine. Bill is not only a very smart man but a very patient teacher as
> well. The time and effort he and his lovely wife invested in this coach
> really shows. Their hospitality and consideration was a true gift. This will
> go down as one of my best days ever. My lady is absolutely thrilled. This
> coach is so beautiful, from the wood, the exterior, the spotless
> undercarriage it just blows my mind! He has done SO many improvements. LED
> lights and new LED tv panels throughout, new satellite tv antenna,
> Silverleaf engine management, Tiger Trax suspension upgrades, Koni shocks,
> new 8 airbag system, Alpine stereo with amp and subwoofer ( wow sound! ) new
> cabinet doors that exactly match to cover old tv cabinet, brake upgrade,
> Amish refrigerator upgrade, the list goes on and on! This just turned 50k
> miles. The exterior is almost as nice as the interior. You can’t tell it’s a
> 2001 looks more like 2018.
>
> I can’t believe how fortunate I was to meet Bill an his wife and be able to
> buy this machine. A huge thank you to this group for putting me in touch
> with him!!!
>
> Vince Brunette
> 2001 Safari Zanzibar
>
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Group: Safarifriends Message: 43165 From: gail suval Date: 9/29/2019
Subject: Re: Officially a new Safari Owner!
Congrats, just bought a 2001 zanzibar myself with 27k love it so far,

On Sunday, September 29, 2019, 01:01:04 PM PDT, Jeff jeff.travasos@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


 

Vince,  welcome to the Safari world.  I know you guys will love her.  Just spoke with Bill.  He had is so excited for you guys.


I agree with you,  Bill and Janet are very special people.  They visited us last fall at my home and we visited them this past summer.  They are so easy to love.

Best wishes with your purchase!

Cajun Jeff

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:49 PM, TD sdjhtm@... [Safarifriends] <Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Vince,

Congratulations and welcome to the group and the Safari experience!
I am confidant that this coach will bring you much joy and wonderful memories.

I'm also glad that you have met Bill and Janet. They are wonderful
people. Bill is very meticulous, and thorough with anything he
touches. A few years ago, he installed solar on my coach, and did an
amazing job! It has been working flawlessly every since. When
boondocking, I often provide access power to others when they run low,
or so I don't have to hear their generator running.

If you have questions or need help, never hesitate to give a shout on
this group...

Safe and Happy Travels!

John
'95 Safari Serengeti 38ft, Cummins C8.3-300, Allison
6spd

On 9/28/19, aroostook67@... [Safarifriends]
<Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Finally realized my dream of owning a Safari Motor Coach today thanks to
> Bill Edwards. I am purchasing his 2001 Safari Zanzibar. I spent today
> getting a thorough education on the systems and features of this incredible
> machine. Bill is not only a very smart man but a very patient teacher as
> well. The time and effort he and his lovely wife invested in this coach
> really shows. Their hospitality and consideration was a true gift. This will
> go down as one of my best days ever. My lady is absolutely thrilled. This
> coach is so beautiful, from the wood, the exterior, the spotless
> undercarriage it just blows my mind! He has done SO many improvements. LED
> lights and new LED tv panels throughout, new satellite tv antenna,
> Silverleaf engine management, Tiger Trax suspension upgrades, Koni shocks,
> new 8 airbag system, Alpine stereo with amp and subwoofer ( wow sound! ) new
> cabinet doors that exactly match to cover old tv cabinet, brake upgrade,
> Amish refrigerator upgrade, the list goes on and on! This just turned 50k
> miles. The exterior is almost as nice as the interior. You can’t tell it’s a
> 2001 looks more like 2018.
>
> I can’t believe how fortunate I was to meet Bill an his wife and be able to
> buy this machine. A huge thank you to this group for putting me in touch
> with him!!!
>
> Vince Brunette
> 2001 Safari Zanzibar
>
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