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How we replaced our cracked dash

We fixed our 1997 U270 cracked Plexiglas dash that was backlit with bulbs.  Sequence of photos at BeamAlarm.com.
Cracked Dash Replacement

Contact us at Foretraveler@gmail.com if you would like an emailed copy of the new dash printout.

Re: How we replaced our cracked dash

Reply #1 –
FYI

There is a plasic that is front engravable that when engraved the translucent back is exposed so that the backlighting will work.

Any decent trophy/engraving place can get some and engrave it to your specs.  One supplier is Romark item number 3-401 matte black 1/8" thick.
http://www.delviesplastics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=DPI&Category_Code=Rowmark_Ultramattes_Reverse

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: How we replaced our cracked dash

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Keith and Joyce –
There is a plasic that is front engravable that when engraved the translucent back is exposed so that the backlighting will work.

Any decent trophy/engraving place can get some and engrave it to your specs.  One supplier is Romark item number 3-401 matte black 1/8" thick.
http://www.delviesplastics.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=DPI&Category_Code=Rowmark_Ultramattes_Reverse
This looks like a good solution to replace the electroluminescent dash in our coach that works most of the time if the dimmer is at full brightness.

With bright backlighting it might allow the annotation to be visible to the mature naked eye.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: How we replaced our cracked dash

Reply #3 –
Quote from: J. D. Stevens –
This looks like a good solution to replace the electroluminescent dash in our coach that works most of the time if the dimmer is at full brightness.

With bright backlighting it might allow the annotation to be visible to the mature naked eye.

Previous threads here mentioned a power supply from FOT to restore dash brightness?

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: How we replaced our cracked dash

Reply #4 –
FOT does not have replacement inverters. I purchased mine from luminousfilm.com


DC-12V, Inverter for Parallel Electrode Panel, (300-600in2)

Inverter for Parallel Electrode Panel, Input Voltage 12VDC @ 2AMP, Output Voltage ~100VAC @ 600Hz, Size - 6.125 x 2.375 x 1.75-inches, Weight - 32oz, Capacity - 300 to 600 square inches of panel, Color - Black, Made in the USA. VAC to VDC Power Supply Not included.
 SKU Number: IN2005

Price:     $97.50 
The selected media item is not currently available.Bob & Faith Rozek
1997 U320 40'
Xtreme Remodel
2010 Scion XD
 

Re: How we replaced our cracked dash

Reply #5 –
This is another example of how great Foreforums is. I'm going to bet there are a lot of folks here who have cracks in backlit plexi other than just in the MH dash. I, for one, have a small crack in the backlit faceplate of my prized McIntosh pre-amp that I've wanted to get fixed forever. Now I know who to go to. Thanks.
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