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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-10-2021, 05:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,563
Posted By ThomB
That sounds like a pretty good deal assuming that...

That sounds like a pretty good deal assuming that you need it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By ThomB
Truer words were never spoken! I had to have my...

Truer words were never spoken! I had to have my wife actually pull my legs to get out.
As for getting power. I used an add-a-fuse to get the power. You just pull a fuse, plug it in with the fuse...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2021, 06:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By ThomB
https://www.reqdirectplus.com/Companya/forms/1.jpg...

https://www.reqdirectplus.com/Companya/forms/1.jpg
Hope the picture works. Adjusting is just an allen key and re-aim. I went right through the fiberglass and backed the mounting with a large...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,673
Posted By ThomB
I've had instances where I had to pull the nozzle...

I've had instances where I had to pull the nozzle out of the tank a bit. I've been to places where I couldn't get the gas to go in a full open because the new nozzles. (CA comes to mind). Maybe it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,523
Posted By ThomB
I've got an older unit and didn't try to mess...

I've got an older unit and didn't try to mess with the Ford Ranger headlights they think will work on a vehicle that is about 4 feet wider so I went the driving light route. I was able to get a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-02-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By ThomB
That one-way valve us likely a HepvO valve. It's...

That one-way valve us likely a HepvO valve. It's like a reed letting water/stuff flow one way but closes when the pressure isn't flowing to seal out the gasses. https://hepvo.com/
I acutally just...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-27-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,310
Posted By ThomB
Creativepart pretty much answered much better...

Creativepart pretty much answered much better than I could have. I'll just address the part about where to go. We found a local to us (St. Pete, FL) mom-n-pop battery store. They had AGM's about...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-27-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,596
Posted By ThomB
WOW, out house water heater is set to 120. You...

WOW, out house water heater is set to 120. You must like your hot showers!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-27-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,310
Posted By ThomB
I'd probably look at an AGM. Not sure they last...

I'd probably look at an AGM. Not sure they last longer, but they are sealed and pretty simple to maintain. I hated having to dig into the rv to check the fluid levels in the lead acid batteries. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-26-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By ThomB
My brother and I lifted one on my roof. He went...

My brother and I lifted one on my roof. He went up top and I pushed the unit up an A-frame ladder until he could reach it. Getting the old one down was a reverse of that. Some use the gravity...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-26-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,583
Posted By ThomB
Our Thetford has been rock solid for 4 years with...

Our Thetford has been rock solid for 4 years with no issues while running. The only maintenance I've done is cleaning out the gray water bypass every once in a while. If it ever broke I'd have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,769
Posted By ThomB
If they are original then they are a couple years...

If they are original then they are a couple years from aging out. Maybe swap 2 out for 2 new drive tires and keep the "good" one as a spare if you need it in the next few years?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-23-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By ThomB
We were at a Camping World in Indiana and the...

We were at a Camping World in Indiana and the “parts guy” said they just got a huge shipment of them. I think they’re around $700 US right now. Sounds like if/when the border opens a trip might...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-23-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By ThomB
WOW on that new of a unit to have added...

WOW on that new of a unit to have added refrigerant seems odd and likely your culprit to no cooling. You could try a can from the auto parts store to recharge, but like you said it's likely just...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-20-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,583
Posted By ThomB
In 2017 when we decided to full-time we installed...

In 2017 when we decided to full-time we installed a Thetford Box Mount (since discontunued) into our 2010 32K. It's now 4 years later and it's never given us an issue. Yes, I've had to clean out...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,207
Posted By ThomB
Direct quote: "You no fit there" We were...

Direct quote: "You no fit there"


We were trying to get gas as we headed into an RV park right in San Francisco. We exited the highway and were shooting for a gas station that I had to make a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-19-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,324
Posted By ThomB
There is a company that makes powered valves. ...

There is a company that makes powered valves. Would installing that with a switch maybe help? I'm not sure if they have an over-ride to them but the handle might not be need to be installed that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,207
Posted By ThomB
You guys did it the hard way. I took mine off at...

You guys did it the hard way. I took mine off at a gas station.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2021, 05:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,555
Posted By ThomB
I actually have 3 in mine. a Fan, Run and...

I actually have 3 in mine. a Fan, Run and hard-start capacitor.
I'd replaced the fan capacitor when I replaced the fan motor then just recently replaced the run and hard-start when it was blowing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,555
Posted By ThomB
I fully believe that to be a true statement. ...

I fully believe that to be a true statement.
When I was researching replacing my start and run capacitors, I did see where one of the manufacturese was using a larger single capacitor. (no, don't...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-17-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By ThomB
We found that some of the parks out west don’t...

We found that some of the parks out west don’t offer the discount with the card. (Some have the gas pumps from Chevron).
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-17-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,602
Posted By ThomB
I've got a TowMate remote light that we put on...

I've got a TowMate remote light that we put on the back of our mini when towing. That way you don't need to mess with the wiring of the car. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-13-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By ThomB
That makes it sound like it has no memory. Is...

That makes it sound like it has no memory. Is there a battery in it that may need replaced?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-12-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
Posted By ThomB
Would make even more sense to have Ford just...

Would make even more sense to have Ford just install one from the factory! What vehicle that is placed atop the chassis wouldn't benefit from one?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-12-2021, 05:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,847
Posted By ThomB
Our rv is a 2010. I replaced the rear heat pump...

Our rv is a 2010. I replaced the rear heat pump with an A/C only unit in 2018 (I think). Just a couple weeks ago the front started blowing warm. I was able to locate a couple capacitors (run/...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-12-2021, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,086
Posted By ThomB
Not sure if you'll get the same results but I...

Not sure if you'll get the same results but I changed out the run and hard-start capacitors (about 2 weeks ago) and mine started to produce cold air again. I think low-voltage was my issue.


I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-26-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,255
Posted By ThomB
Nice. I actually did the dowel thing on our...

Nice. I actually did the dowel thing on our awning when the cord material broke or shrunk. So far so good!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-26-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,637
Posted By ThomB
No, I took the same route as you and tried the...

No, I took the same route as you and tried the RVAirFlow piece thinking I could modify it to fit but gave up on that. I posted one of the links and Simon started printing his up. We communicated a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-22-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,637
Posted By ThomB
Someone did this and is selling the unit he made....

Someone did this and is selling the unit he made. Simon Leung, where are you?

This is what he created:https://dragonfly2.net/shop/ols/products/ac-airflow-diverter

He's on one of my Facebook...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-21-2021, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By ThomB
Floating party barges were never my thing (and...

Floating party barges were never my thing (and still aren't) but my brother-in-law had a tri-toon like this with a 454 engine in it. That thing got up and got gone the one time we were out with them...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By ThomB
I would suggest before removing the old letters...

I would suggest before removing the old letters that you use some good autobody tape to mark a box around all the letters so you can align the new ones as the old ones are coming off. I'd probably...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-28-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 642
Posted By ThomB
F53 Brake Controller and Harness

I just had a question asked of me by someone in one of my Facebook groups regarding an electronic brake controller. My RV has one that the previous owner installed so I've not really ever...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2021, 04:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,525
Posted By ThomB
Sounds like you should volunteer! When I worked...

Sounds like you should volunteer! When I worked at a place that manufactured hitches the vehicle that was used as the template vehicle always got a free hitch installed as the thank you. I wonder...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-23-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,177
Posted By ThomB
Are you saying the pump continues to run even...

Are you saying the pump continues to run even when no tap is open?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,769
Posted By ThomB
I shared to the 2 FB groups I'm in for the Vistas.

I shared to the 2 FB groups I'm in for the Vistas.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,429
Posted By ThomB
Look on YouTube for the Driver Confidence Course...

Look on YouTube for the Driver Confidence Course from Lazy Day's. We actually took the class at their Tampa facility. Was well worth it to us before we took off on an extended trip.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-16-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By ThomB
Do you have an outdoor stereo compartment? This...

Do you have an outdoor stereo compartment? This question came up on a couple of Facebook groups I am on recently. It hangs off the bottom of the compartment.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-14-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By ThomB
I'm going to add to this only because we've been...

I'm going to add to this only because we've been using it for about a year now. IF you have the ability to stream tv to your camper and are in one of the service locations you could use Locast. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-14-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By ThomB
There are some apps out there that will help with...

There are some apps out there that will help with the direction and distance to some OTA signals. (I have use TV Signal Finder from Winegard)
I'd say that if you are able to get a good signal at...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-11-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 821
Posted By ThomB
I was wondering if you were over here Simon. I...

I was wondering if you were over here Simon. I was just going to mention the unit you built. I think you should mention the TTP (Time to Print) on that one.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-10-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By ThomB
I know it's a PITA, but you probably have some...

I know it's a PITA, but you probably have some warranty left. I'd schedule it in for service and have them correct it. Doesn't help in the meantime as you may keep needing to do it yourself. During...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-10-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By ThomB
Mine weren't fully closing. I got underneath the...

Mine weren't fully closing. I got underneath the rv (not directly under the steps) and watched things move when the door was opened and closed. I ended up having to disconnect the step mechanism (a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-10-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,995
Posted By ThomB
First question for the "old timers" looking at...

First question for the "old timers" looking at it... "Where is the fuel tank?"
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-10-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,091
Posted By ThomB
You don't need to understand how it works? ...

You don't need to understand how it works?

I disagree, you have to have some understanding to install it correctly, know if you actually want to buy it and what it's going to actually do for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-28-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By ThomB
Not sure I can answer that. Tripping the breaker...

Not sure I can answer that. Tripping the breaker isn't a good thing but if you are getting cold air out of the unit and it doesn't keep tripping the breaker then it's likely that there isn't a lot...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-28-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By ThomB
The water you see dripping from the A/C unit is...

The water you see dripping from the A/C unit is usually condensation from the heat exchange coils. It drops into a evaporation pan that, when it overfills, "leaks" onto the roof and down to the low...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-19-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,200
Posted By ThomB
We've been to some parks that don't allow tow...

We've been to some parks that don't allow tow dollies and trailers to be kept on the site with you but direct you to an area (not always secure) where you store it for your stay.


We chose 4-down...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By ThomB
Well, you're doing good so far. You know it's the...

Well, you're doing good so far. You know it's the front. I'd say it's not low because you wouldn't be able to get it level in the first place if that were the problem (and you would have probably...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 05-05-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,337
Posted By ThomB
Good Luck with the sale. It's a good deal for a...

Good Luck with the sale. It's a good deal for a low profile unit. If anyone is building a schoolie or doing a home built conversion this would be ideal.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-05-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,565
Posted By ThomB
You could probably put a deck on this trailer...

You could probably put a deck on this trailer https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612544_200612544
One thing that I would do is see about upgrading to a larger diameter tire. 12 inch...
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