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For Sale, Rent or Wanted by Beaver Owners / Re: Wanted 2001,2002 beaver Marquis Emerald or Amethyst edition

« Last post by Vernon Boen on Today at 02:51:27 AM »

I have a 2001 Beaver Marquis Amethyst that I am thinking about selling. It's an awesome coach with 76,000 miles on a caterpillar C12. It's in very good condition. My cell # is 573-760-6960. Anyone interested may call or text. I'm in Missouri. Thanks Vernon

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Technical Support / Re: Dimmer switch for PacBrake?

« Last post by Brian Fahlgren on October 11, 2026, 12:17:35 AM »

Steve, that's great info. I hadn't thought about the difference between the brake lights being activated from the PacBrake and the physical brake pedal. I understand the logic of wiring the toad's brake to the brake switch. I haven't purchased a toad yet. I'm looking for a low mile HHR. I'm not in a hurry. I'm sure I'll find one in my area. Thanks

Brian

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Technical Support / Re: Dimmer switch for PacBrake?

« Last post by Steve Huber on October 10, 2026, 06:08:59 PM »

Depending on how your toad brake is wired and operates, it may be applied when your pac/jake brake is activated. Normally this isn't an issue unless you are going down long slopes such as in mountain driving. Then your toad may be trying to slow your coach. I rewired mine so the toad brakes would only activate when I applied the coach brakes. I picked up the brake signal at the brake pedal rather than at the brake lights (which are also triggered by pac/jake brake) and installed a bridge to block the brake light signal from feeding back to the brake pedal.
Steve

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Technical Support / Re: Dimmer switch for PacBrake?

« Last post by Brian Fahlgren on October 10, 2026, 03:30:26 PM »

I finally got around to installing the dimmer switch. It works fantastically. Because it's wired in parallel with the factory rocker switch, the dash light shows when the switch is engaged. I've added a floor-mounted dimmer switch in my vehicles to control aux driving lights for years. It's easier than searching for a dash switch.

Brian

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Technical Support / Re: 1999 Patriot Brake part numbers

« Last post by Chuck Hurd on October 09, 2026, 12:43:16 PM »

Scott, what parts are you looking for?
The part # on coach net may fit something but did not help me.

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Technical Support / Re: Remove the batteries?

« Last post by Keith Moffett Co-Admin on October 09, 2026, 01:31:15 AM »

David
It is helpful to know your model and year of coach.  This info can be included with your signature info.
We too leave ours plugged into 50 amp so it remains charged.  Some people will make periodic trips to the coach to charge the batteries but that is not always possible.  Since we winter in the PNW we have heaters on so need power anyway and are blessed to be able to park our coach at our home.

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Technical Support / Re: How much to run generator when dry camping

« Last post by Keith Moffett Co-Admin on October 09, 2026, 01:21:07 AM »

Vernon
We too run our genset once AM and once PM but we have the electric refer so we cool it down and charge up the batteries depending on the weather.  If we run high draw like roof air etc the generator is on.
Much of your question depends on the age and type of your batteries. 
We also keep battery powered lights around so when boondocking we dont run internal lights much.  When running the generator we make sure to plug in any rechargeable lights because the generator is going to recharge those too without a  problem.
One suggestion might be your fridge.  How are the seals?  If you take a dollar bill and lay it under the seal and close the door then can drag it out too easily then your seals are leaking causing your fridge to run more.  I have had success by warming the seals with a hair dryer and pulling them out slightly but it is only a temporary fix.
I too like the idea of of a small generator like Dave mentions.

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Technical Support / Re: 1999 Patriot Brake part numbers

« Last post by Bonnie Harris on October 08, 2026, 09:38:26 PM »

Thanks for your reply.

It is air over hydraulic.  Disk Brakes. With ABS.  I believe the parking brake is drum (that is what I remember a technician telling me).
I am not doing the work myself but the shop is having trouble figuring out the right parts.

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Technical Support / Re: 1999 Patriot Brake part numbers

« Last post by Eric Maclean Co-Admin on October 08, 2026, 07:22:19 PM »

Scott
It is best to try and match the parts you have as Beaver or more accurately in this case Safari motor coach made running changes through their production on their Magnum chassis.

Let's start with some of the basics does your coach have air over hydraulic disc brakes or hydraulic over hydraulic ( power steering pump ) over .
Or does it have true air disc brakes.

Does your coach have ABS.

Is the parking brake a drum brake or a disc brake on the bake of the transmission

If you coach is air over hydraulic this link may help

https://beaveramb.org/forum/index.php/topic,12458.msg81857.html#msg81857


Eric

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Technical Support / 1999 Patriot Brake part numbers

« Last post by Bonnie Harris on October 08, 2026, 06:45:09 PM »

Hi,

Hopefully not a too stupid question:

I found the "Coach Talk" page in the files area listing Beaver year and brake part numbers for 1996-1998 and 1999-2002.  My question is: do these years refer to the build year or the model year?  My 1999 Patriot (1998 build) is right on the cutoff point.  Does anybody know?  Also, I called Ott’s Friction Supply number listed on the sheet and they are no longer in business.

Thanks,

Scott Harris