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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-08-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By John_Canfield
The only condensation problem we have ever had...

The only condensation problem we have ever had occurred in cool/cold weather and involved the windshield. Maybe you have a leak https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2008, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,645
Posted By John_Canfield
Hey there - welcome to the forum ...

Hey there - welcome to the forum https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/action.gif

Couple of suggestions - please do not use ALL UPPER CASE - most people consider that 'shouting.'

Instead of bringing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2008, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,462
Posted By John_Canfield
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by indiana journey:
When you check the CCC of a motorhome...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2008, 03:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,462
Posted By John_Canfield
Best resource is JD Gallant's data compiled and...

Best resource is JD Gallant's data compiled and provided on a CD. Their web site. (https://rv.org/) You need to take some of his conclusions and evaluations with a grain of salt, but the data are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2008, 03:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,743
Posted By John_Canfield
Mike - great report ...

Mike - great report https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/action.gif - thanks for the sneak-peek.

I'm delighted to see Winnie continue product development. They will be well positioned to take off when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
Sounds like nominal performance. I think my...

Sounds like nominal performance. I think my problem is extremely sporadic and that was with the original unit. It's going to take much longer before I think I can adequately document my issue...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-30-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,000
Posted By John_Canfield
The FM/AM/CD front end undoubtedly share the same...

The FM/AM/CD front end undoubtedly share the same audio amplifier, so if AM/CD are fine, that points the finger to the FM tuner section of the radio. Maybe time for Santa to bring you a new unit ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-30-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,071
Posted By John_Canfield
The large windshield is both a blessing and a...

The large windshield is both a blessing and a curse. We loved it in the mountains, hated it in Gila Bend, AZ when it was 110 degrees https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/salook.gif

Properly...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2008, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jimandsue60:
.... The third time I adjusted the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-28-2008, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,018
Posted By John_Canfield
It's a simple procedure: 1. level the coach...

It's a simple procedure:

1. level the coach manually
2. adjust the left-right and front-back adjustments on the control box (refer to documentation previously cited) until out of level LEDs...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-28-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By John_Canfield
Lots to be thankful for ...

Lots to be thankful for https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/action.gif For one, we're delighted to see the price of diesel come down. We're planning on many more miles in the coach next year.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-27-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,193
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GaDawgFan:
I have been looking at this interface ......
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-26-2008, 03:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,261
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by El Jeffe:
I pulled it over the Million Dollar Highway...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-26-2008, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,081
Posted By John_Canfield
Ah - another chance to plug my Lifeline AGM...

Ah - another chance to plug my Lifeline AGM bateries. Mine are group 31.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by cbeierl:
My firmware revs are:

RS2000: 1.04.00...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-25-2008, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,261
Posted By John_Canfield
We tow a 4500 pound Jeep Liberty, and it does...

We tow a 4500 pound Jeep Liberty, and it does fine. You might have about the same engine torque per coach pound that we do. The Jeep has been a really good toad.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,419
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Party Barge:
... At about 7am we heard a click/pop...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-21-2008, 03:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,192
Posted By John_Canfield
Very nice! ...

Very nice! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-21-2008, 03:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,223
Posted By John_Canfield
That's a good guess from troth - heater element...

That's a good guess from troth - heater element noise, or maybe check valve noise (check valve noise only occurs when the water is flowing.)

I'm not familiar with that pump - I'll guess it has a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,307
Posted By John_Canfield
We're hardwired. Never has been a problem in...

We're hardwired. Never has been a problem in 30,000 miles of camping.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-20-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,223
Posted By John_Canfield
Which pump - the 5.7?

Which pump - the 5.7?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,269
Posted By John_Canfield
You would really need to use an oscilloscope to...

You would really need to use an oscilloscope to see exactly what you have coming out of the inverter. Measuring a pure sine wave, meters figure the voltage at about .7 times the peak of the wave...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-18-2008, 05:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By John_Canfield
Four speakers? Just the right one going bad? ...

Four speakers? Just the right one going bad? Hmmm.. Sounds like the next step is to replace the radio. Seven volts sounds high to me, but that's just a guess. Most speakers only have current on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-17-2008, 04:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,860
Posted By John_Canfield
Ouch! ...

Ouch! https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0082.gif

Murphy's law - what can go wrong, will. My addendum: and it will happen on a weekend

Fortunately the HWH system seems to be very reliable,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2008, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,364
Posted By John_Canfield
We had two bad check valves on our water heater....

We had two bad check valves on our water heater. Winnie factory service replaced them last summer and I was curious about access to these. The tech said there is a door under the water heater...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-15-2008, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,772
Posted By John_Canfield
With propane (furnace) heat, the basements are...

With propane (furnace) heat, the basements are supplied with some heat. The plumbing bay (ironically) isn't insulated (at least in my coach) and is where you need to focus caution if camping in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,679
Posted By John_Canfield
Thank goodness Winnie still has the staffing to...

Thank goodness Winnie still has the staffing to provide that level of support https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/party.gif I have been very appreciative of their level of customer care.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
Like Mark and I said earlier, it is most likely...

Like Mark and I said earlier, it is most likely due to a slow accumulation of crust on the contacts caused by arcing when the relay is operated. You could have a voltage problem at the coil, but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
Well done Mark ...

Well done Mark https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-11-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MrTransistor:
.... If you hook it up backwards, you'll...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-10-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
Two different scenarios here. Scenario one: ...

Two different scenarios here. Scenario one: Dropping voltage so the coil operates at a lower voltage and doesn't get as hot when operated. You can use diodes in series (I think somebody used three...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-10-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,691
Posted By John_Canfield
Same experience - I don't have a clue why these...

Same experience - I don't have a clue why these bulbs in particular have such a short lifespan, not to mention they are difficult to find. Maybe an LED or another more common incandescent...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-10-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by NoMoreAZ:
Query 1) What is the definition of noisy...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-10-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
Certainly wouldn't be a bad idea to use one...

Certainly wouldn't be a bad idea to use one across the coil if you can. The solenoid doesn't come from the factory with one, and I'm thinking modern electronics do a much better job at clamping...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,967
Posted By John_Canfield
Those large 12V fridges/freezers are probably all...

Those large 12V fridges/freezers are probably all absorption gas - all you need to do is heat up the ammonia by any means and you have refrigeration. That technology doesn't work in the marine...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,967
Posted By John_Canfield
We can well relate to this! As former blue-water...

We can well relate to this! As former blue-water cruising sailors we were sort of stuck with 12V refrigeration due primarily due to cost. For marine use, there were basically two types of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-07-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,990
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">....For what reason did pressing the boost switch make the batteries start...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By John_Canfield
That's probably why the voltage to charge state...

That's probably why the voltage to charge state charts vary a tenth or two of a volt - depends on knocking the surface charge off or not. It seems to be an academic curiosity.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,467
Posted By John_Canfield
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATVr:
1996 AlumaLite 32 RCS. When extended, the vents...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,467
Posted By John_Canfield
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ATVr:
.... We cannot retract the slide out because it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,452
Posted By John_Canfield
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jdsr:
I may be wrong but did I read that gel or agm...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By John_Canfield
Well said Mark!

Well said Mark!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2008, 04:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,419
Posted By John_Canfield
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Golfingene:
Has anyone explored the Magnum Inverter?...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By John_Canfield
Battery voltage needs to be measured with the...

Battery voltage needs to be measured with the battery at rest (as in disconnected) for about 24 hours and then some say you need to knock off the surface charge before measuring by discharging the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2008, 03:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,452
Posted By John_Canfield
We had gel batteries on our sailboat and they...

We had gel batteries on our sailboat and they tolerated lots of charge abuse and discharge abuse. Three stage charging was accomplished by me manually adjusting the alternator field current (via a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
Chris - I have played with the AGS parameters...

Chris - I have played with the AGS parameters quite a bit - I'll jot them down when I get a chance.

Now I'm not certain if mine is reporting float when it should say acceptance, or vice versa - it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,195
Posted By John_Canfield
Paul Smith of HWH gave a seminar at the GNR this...

Paul Smith of HWH gave a seminar at the GNR this summer and said the jacks can be extended on a long-term basis and do not need to be cycled on a periodic basis. The shafts are stainless steel and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2008, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
Don - not sure what to think ...

Don - not sure what to think https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_confused.gif If the cold weather is causing the batteries to exhibit a lower voltage, the charger will think the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,221
Posted By John_Canfield
The batteries that are reading a lower specific...

The batteries that are reading a lower specific gravity might need to have a conditioning or equalization cycle done to recombine the acid.

Your SG readings are accurate to the state of charge at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,259
Posted By John_Canfield
(Gary/Don - you might want to cross-post this) ...

(Gary/Don - you might want to cross-post this)

I'm starting a thread about the RS2000 since we were wandering off-topic in the recent Dimensions thread.

Apparently I'm not the only one that has...
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