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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-31-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,980
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello LeeB, I’m not too sure you need to...

Hello LeeB,

I’m not too sure you need to worry about the statement ‘then will continue
“trickle” charging at a very low amperage rate’ if you leave the original batteries installed. What this...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-31-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello FIRE-UP, Thank you. I’ll start in...

Hello FIRE-UP,

Thank you. I’ll start in reverse. The lift mechanism is a home design that I conceived of several years back. The original thought was one bike on the back and one on the front....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi EnginereMike, Been a while since I stuck...

Hi EnginereMike,

Been a while since I stuck my head under there but I do believe it has a Plexiglas cover held in place with a rubber seal.

Occasionally the pump goes really fast just as you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello JoneseR, Warmer temperatures cause the...

Hello JoneseR,

Warmer temperatures cause the hydraulic fluid to expand which will make the jacks extend just enough to cause them to show down instead of up (depending ho how long the lines are)....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Pusherman, I was once told by HWH tech...

Hi Pusherman,

I was once told by HWH tech support to use plain old Vaseline on the jacks to keep them lubricated and to allow them to retract properly. Works great and have had no problems with...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-29-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Ramzfan, Not a bad idea, I’m seriously...

Hi Ramzfan,

Not a bad idea, I’m seriously thinking of designing a hood to block out the ambient light in the daytime and now I think I’ll incorporate some way to add tilt to the mounting.

Two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,955
Posted By MrTransistor
HWH Jacks slow to react

Hi All,

I’ve had this issue since 04 when the coach was new. When I try to extend the jacks, the pump may run at high speed for anywhere from a split second to several seconds before the jacks...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-26-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
Posted By MrTransistor
Wrong Info Center Display installed

This has bugged me since I got this RV. The Info Center Display has always been very dim but the information on the display is invaluable. They have combined all the warning lights into ‘one’ that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-09-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,337
Posted By MrTransistor
Would I make another one? Big bucks for just a...

Would I make another one? Big bucks for just a drawing, but I doubt I'd do the machining, getting too old and feeble. But it does work extremely well, a one person job to put a bike on or take it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-28-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,556
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi All, Do I see from the pictures that all...

Hi All,

Do I see from the pictures that all the noisy pumps are mounted horizontal? Sounds like you may have an air lock in the top one, two, or three of the 5 chambers of the 5.7. I have that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,026
Posted By MrTransistor
Are you the original owner?

Are you the original owner?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-24-2010, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi stik, Try this thread. My wife and I got...

Hi stik,

Try this thread. My wife and I got both units through the front door and all we did was remove the passenger seat. More pictures on my photo pages.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,814
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello McDuff, With those readings, you must...

Hello McDuff,

With those readings, you must have either been plugged in or had the engine still running. Either way, you should not have seen a low battery light. Granted, the pump and two...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 42,359
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi All, The ‘262-251-5454’ is a phone number...

Hi All,

The ‘262-251-5454’ is a phone number for Trombetta.

These are the part numbers. The Winne PN is for the 2004 model year. They may have changed it and that is why Lichtsinn couldn’t find...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-25-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,980
Posted By MrTransistor
Why do we have an EPA

Hi All,

I feel your pain, I have a 1997 Buick Regal, a 1989 GMC Van, and 3 Motorcycles that used to drop in fuel mileage every winter here in Albuquerque. The recorded percentage drops (via...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-06-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Tour, Without digging through the...

Hi Tour,

Without digging through the schematics, I first thought is that the battery disconnect uses plus 12 Volts from the coach batteries and if the coach batteries are near goon, the contactor...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-06-2010, 03:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,813
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Bob, You speak of a ‘switch on the panel...

Hi Bob,

You speak of a ‘switch on the panel in the galley’ that allows you to bump the charge current down on the charger in increments of 5 Amps. What switch is this? I don’t see anything like...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,335
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi MW Newbie, Your transfer switch appears...

Hi MW Newbie,

Your transfer switch appears to have a Winne part number of 106071-01-000. The diagram below is for Winne part number 106071-06-000. My guess is that they are at least similar. The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2010, 02:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,143
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi KIX, Sorry, didn’t mean to open a can of...

Hi KIX,

Sorry, didn’t mean to open a can of worms. Your comment sounded as if you knew the inner workings of the EMS. I thought I had read all of the thread and I did. Your second comment sounded...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-29-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,568
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi KWC, A 12.4 float is not correct, time to...

Hi KWC,

A 12.4 float is not correct, time to contact Dimensions. In the mean time, those batteries need to be charged. Try removing as much load as possible and connect a portable charger to bring...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,143
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi KIX, My question is, what does turning...

Hi KIX,

My question is, what does turning off the output breaker (or for that mater an input breaker) have to do with whether or not the EMS shedding relays still function? The EMS does not know...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,978
Posted By MrTransistor
Thanks joatmon, I couldn’t have said it...

Thanks joatmon,

I couldn’t have said it better. I firmly believe that those that are having trouble have poor airflow, as we did. Now that the airflow is up where it should be, we have no problem...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-28-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,568
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi KWC, Do people actually read these posts...

Hi KWC,

Do people actually read these posts before they comment? You state very clearly that ‘The batteries are not hot.’ and imply that you are stationary. At that point, I would check; the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,960
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Bill & Elaine, In theory, there is no...

Hi Bill & Elaine,

In theory, there is no electrical difference between the 6 Volt and the 12 Volt batteries. Let price be your guide. 3 ea. 12 Volt will probably be about the same price as the 4...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2010, 03:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,811
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Jim & Debbie, This is all I can find as...

Hi Jim & Debbie,

This is all I can find as to the location of your engine block heater. Go to page 39 of this PDF and it shows it on the driver’s side behind the rear wheel inside the compartment....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2010, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,139
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Loafer, We don’t have that problem any...

Hi Loafer,

We don’t have that problem any more with the refrigerator (got rid of the Norcold. Danbys now) and we have been full time since 1999 so the gas is never shut off. My suggestion though...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2010, 02:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,960
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Bill & Elaine, I agree with Driver and...

Hi Bill & Elaine,

I agree with Driver and Mr. Loafer. For items where the price is significantly lower on line for an item that will likely never fail or need to be returned, then go for the best...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,699
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi All, 6 years, 90,000 miles and never...

Hi All,

6 years, 90,000 miles and never cleaned the radiator. Temperature fluctuates between 198° and 204° (as seen with PocketTech, not the dash gauge) as the hydraulic fan kicks on and off. The...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-22-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,337
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello Mr. Caravelli, Below is our solution,...

Hello Mr. Caravelli,

Below is our solution, total of 15.4 cubic feet. If memory serves, didn’t your coach have as an option the 4 door Norcold? If so, there may be stock parts that you could...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2010, 01:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,143
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Jim, 1 compressor, 25°F. 2 compressors...

Hi Jim,

1 compressor, 25°F. 2 compressors 45°F. Outside air 100°F, inside temperature 74°F or less, but then that’s too cold for us. Airflow out the gazoo, it’s like a hurricane so we never use...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2010, 12:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,689
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi All, Issue 1: The ‘appearance’ of 50 Amp....

Hi All,

Issue 1: The ‘appearance’ of 50 Amp. power being disconnected when Aux. Battery disconnect is activated.

Someone mentioned the 12 Volt supply to all circuits. This is correct, no 12...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,978
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello beanjr, I believe the speed changeover...

Hello beanjr,

I believe the speed changeover occurs on the control board of the RVP AC unit. Do you see a 1 Amp. increase (plugged into 30 Amp.) on the One Place when you move the switch to high?...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-01-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,161
Posted By MrTransistor
255/80R22.5 XZE’s have deeper tread, are stiffer...

255/80R22.5 XZE’s have deeper tread, are stiffer for better handling and have extra carbon for better weathering, among many other benefits.

I had the 255 XRV’s replaced with XZE 275/80R22.5 on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,978
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi azloafer, Billy S has the time right,...

Hi azloafer,

Billy S has the time right, about 20 minutes having done it before. The first time might be a little longer since you will need to survey the job and collect all the right tools. When...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,798
Posted By MrTransistor
Is John back?

Is John back?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2010, 03:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,751
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello pine tree, Below is the post I wrote...

Hello pine tree,

Below is the post I wrote but now I see you have found the problem. Oh well, I’m glad for you except for the expense. I’ll stick this in anyway since this information may be of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,978
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello azloafer, My take on your problem is...

Hello azloafer,

My take on your problem is “your Winne dealer is lying to you”. My guess is that you paid them to check out your AC and what they did is slide it out just enough to look inside....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,223
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello scdave, A $75 rebuild sounds...

Hello scdave,

A $75 rebuild sounds reasonable enough. I do believe I would verify the failure, if possible, with a voltmeter connected to the motor leads to verify the presence of 12 volts during...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-06-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,223
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello scdave, I feel I need to jump in here...

Hello scdave,

I feel I need to jump in here with a little technical information. DC motors as used on the steps have brushes to transfer the current to the rotating part (armature/rotor). When the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-05-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,966
Posted By MrTransistor
1998 & 1999 were the only two years that the...

1998 & 1999 were the only two years that the Sunflyer was available with diesel (& both Chevy and Ford chassis). The only model with diesel was the IKL36L. The ICL36L (in 1998) was gas. The IFL36L...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,803
Posted By MrTransistor
Hello dc8cappie, About 3 weeks ago, I pulled...

Hello dc8cappie,

About 3 weeks ago, I pulled the central air unit for cleaning. It was, to say the least, filthy! It took my son and me about two hours with stiff bristle brushes and compressed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2010, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,475
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Dave, If your question is ‘Will a 12V DC...

Hi Dave,

If your question is ‘Will a 12V DC fan run backwards if the wires are reversed?’, the answer is yes. If your question is ‘Will this cause the vent to exhaust into the coach?’, the answer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2010, 03:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,283
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Chief, If memory serves, the original...

Hi Chief,

If memory serves, the original filter was a cheep 1” X 16” X 24” fiberglass mat filter. Not very effective! I had to saw the positioning frame and relocate the forward edge forward by...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-14-2010, 04:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,803
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Michael, This is one way we reduce the...

Hi Michael,

This is one way we reduce the summer heat load in our coach. Works great in the winter also. These insulating pads are made of two thicknesses of a product called ‘Warm Window’ which...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,283
Posted By MrTransistor
To increase filter change intervals and to keep...

To increase filter change intervals and to keep the evaporator (for summer cooling)/condenser (for winter heat) from getting dirty and requiring unit removal for cleaning, try increasing the size and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-03-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,067
Posted By MrTransistor
The hard shifts are probably a direct result of...

The hard shifts are probably a direct result of the transmission computer relearning the shift points. This explains why, after several shifts, it starts to smooth out again. The new clean oil would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,310
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Patrick, Agreed, it’s just a tad...

Hi Patrick,

Agreed, it’s just a tad confusing. Think ‘circuit breaker’, that is what the Intellitec is designed to protect. Well, ‘protect’ probably isn’t the right word. More to prevent it from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,077
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi Monaco, I’ve only dealt with the...

Hi Monaco,

I’ve only dealt with the Winnebagos so I don’t know the cable runs for the Monaco’s. Winne usually mounts electrical equipment fairly close the batteries to reduce the size of wiring...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-25-2010, 01:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By MrTransistor
Hi ron55, Without a good meter, how were you...

Hi ron55,

Without a good meter, how were you to know? Your charger is probably okay, just that the battery was too low for it to operate. As to the discharging, there are several threads here that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
Posted By MrTransistor
The 5-minute rule is not to allow all hydraulic...

The 5-minute rule is not to allow all hydraulic fluid to drain from the lines. In fact the lines remain completely full of fluid unless there is air in the lines, which shouldn’t be there. The reason...
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