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Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]

My Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 is not working properly and needs to be replaced.

Does anyone have insight for replacement options?

Thanks,
Chuck
Chuck & Karen
1997 U295 36'

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #1 –
Javalina doesn't work with foretravel any more.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #2 –
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


1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #3 –
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!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
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Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #4 –
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

Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #5 –
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.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #6 –
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.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #7 –
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



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
95 36' U295  CAI, build #4757
—>formerly homed in the midwest, now mobile again,
      mid-atlantic for the present.

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #8 –
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
Chuck & Karen
1997 U295 36'

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options

Reply #9 –
It's an oldie, but

dash inverter

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.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]

Reply #10 –
luminescent dash

Mine worked but only partially and it was arcing and sounded like it was burning/sizzling. This solved the arcing problem. 

2000 GV320 4010 build #5712  2019-?
1999 Bounder 2000-2008
Bardstown, KY
🥃The Bourbon Capital of the World🥃

Re: Javelina Dash Inverter 42-37049 Replacement Options [Electroluminescent dash]

Reply #11 –
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
1998 u320 3600 build 5200