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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: U29536 on November 21, 2023, 11:22:39 am

Title: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]
Post by: U29536 on November 21, 2023, 11:22:39 am
My Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 is not working properly and needs to be replaced.

Does anyone have insight for replacement options?

Thanks,
Chuck
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: rbark on November 21, 2023, 06:52:24 pm
Javalina doesn't work with foretravel any more.
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on November 22, 2023, 06:30:41 am
Is the 'inverter' the same thing as the tank monitor?

My Javelina was dead when I bought my coach. I thought they were out of business but I could be wrong.

The previous owner had already replaced the monitor screen and rear/side view cameras.

I added a SeeLevel monitoring system for the tanks.

Holding Tanks Solution – Garnet Instruments (https://www.garnetinstruments.com/holding-tanks/)


Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: wolfe10 on November 22, 2023, 08:11:13 am
If Chuck is referring to the power supply to the Javalina monitor system, I suspect there are some owners out there who have replaced their monitor system and have an old power supply lying around or still under the dash.

Might ask!
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: Michelle on November 22, 2023, 10:23:01 am
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Is the 'inverter' the same thing as the tank monitor?

My Javelina was dead when I bought my coach. I thought they were out of business but I could be wrong.

If still operating, they absolutely will not support anything associated with a Foretravel.  Bad blood.  We had spoken with them about 8 or10 years ago and

Quote from: Michelle –
We called them a couple of years ago about something.  The conversation went south as soon as we mentioned we had a Foretravel.  We were advised they did not support RVs, had no parts, and to not call again.

Replacing the Javalina CRT (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30460.msg263940#msg263940)

Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: oldguy on November 22, 2023, 11:28:11 am
My coach came with a separate back up monitor and I pulled the Javalina out and put a
See Level System in and gained a lot of space under the dash.
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: craneman on November 22, 2023, 12:18:22 pm
Quote from: oldguy –
My coach came with a separate back up monitor and I pulled the Javalina out and put a
See Level System in and gained a lot of space under the dash.

Same here.
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: Stonyfork on November 23, 2023, 11:17:18 pm
Quote from: Michelle –
If still operating, they absolutely will not support anything associated with a Foretravel.  Bad blood.  We had spoken with them about 8 or10 years ago and

Replacing the Javalina CRT (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=30460.msg263940#msg263940)



I am one of those who will keep removed parts just because, just in case.  But in this instance I'm still using the it.  I have to add that I was unaware of the "bad blood" situation and my curiosity is now definitely piqued about that particular backstory.

Bill
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: U29536 on December 06, 2023, 04:49:44 pm
Apologies for the delayed reply. The Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 operates the back lighting for the dash board (the line of lights around the outer edge of the dash board). This is not for the tank monitor. Any thoughts on replacement options?

Thanks,
Chuck
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options
Post by: Michelle on December 06, 2023, 05:36:39 pm
It's an oldie, but

dash inverter (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=17644.0)

I also updated the topic title to show this is for the electroluminescent dash, not for the Javalina display.

Note that if there is damage to the dash that caused the circuit layers to short/be cut open, you may be SOL on it relighting.
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]
Post by: Tommy D on December 06, 2023, 07:54:12 pm
luminescent dash (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=33486.msg383523#msg383523)

Mine worked but only partially and it was arcing and sounded like it was burning/sizzling. This solved the arcing problem. 
Title: Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]
Post by: Ldillow on December 07, 2023, 11:23:30 am
There is a company in oregon that makes a power supply that works.
Illumiglow
Large 12v panel inverter power supply.
Market 12V Dimmable EL Inverter (Powers Up To 550sqin)
It was research on my part. I ended up finding one off of a burnt u320
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