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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 595
Posted By n0ukf
A possibility for suddenly-inoperable cameras (I...

A possibility for suddenly-inoperable cameras (I suspect in my '97 Adventurer 34), mice chewed the wires to the camera in the ceiling. I'm routing a new set down through the basement front to rear...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By n0ukf
I finally changed the blower and now it draws...

I finally changed the blower and now it draws only 7A on high, higher on lower speeds. I'll still want to replace the fuse panel or its weak fuse connector pins if I can find some and figure out how...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By n0ukf
'97 Adventurer chassis fuse panel

My 1997 Adventurer 34 has some weak terminals in the chassis fuse panel such that some of them (particularly the HEATER, also GAUGES) tend to melt the fuse plastic down before burning out. (When the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,517
Posted By n0ukf
I'm glad my '97 Adventurer uses standard 5"x7"...

I'm glad my '97 Adventurer uses standard 5"x7" headlights. I replaced them with LED when I found most of their reflector silvering was gone. No wonder I couldn't get decent light on the road.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By n0ukf
Seat adjustment lever broke

This last weekend the swivel release lever on my driver seat broke. Where can I find these and what exactly do they call them? I found some similar-function levers on Amazon but have no idea if...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By n0ukf
Easy way to figure it out, try each radio on weak...

Easy way to figure it out, try each radio on weak (distant) stations (not the 100,000W station a block away). When you can't get a station you should, you know which radio it's for.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By n0ukf
Tranny fluid fill (change) on a class-A

On my '97 Adventurer the transmission dipstick/filler tube is very close to the top of the engine compartment, back a foot or so from the hood opening and nearly horizontal. How do you go about...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 775
Posted By n0ukf
Finding a windshield washer reservoir replacement

I just noticed on my '97 Adventurer 34 that the windshield washer reservoir has cracked open and when I pushed on it a piece broke off into it. Where can I find a direct replacement for it? I can see...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-14-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,653
Posted By n0ukf
I finally got the brake shoes adjusted (after...

I finally got the brake shoes adjusted (after checking for excess wear, still good for a while) so now the autopark brake will hold but the foot brake still goes all the way down before it can...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-23-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,401
Posted By n0ukf
I have to ask... What is the first year (not...

I have to ask... What is the first year (not counting manual tranny models, if there were any)?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-23-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,514
Posted By n0ukf
OK, I missed that typo in the body. RV salvage...

OK, I missed that typo in the body. RV salvage (and can't find an edit).
Note on the shipping comment, those that I have found in other states have such high shipping that it brings the price up...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-05-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By n0ukf
Equally treating double water tanks

When treating the water tanks after winter, Dad has a concern about the chemicals (bleach or whatever) getting equally distributed between them. He thinks that if they are poured in very early or...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-18-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By n0ukf
'97 Adventurer dash HVAC blowing fuses

What is the normal operating current of the HVAC blower in a '97 Adventurer (Chevy P30)? The little bit of testing I've done so far, I found at Med-Low fan speed it is already drawing 10A (the limit...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-18-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By n0ukf
Autopark blinking in drive

On my '97 Adventurer 34 (Chevy P30 chassis) sometimes while driving I notice the autopark light is faintly (very short on period) blinking every second or two. This has the additional effect of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-15-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,248
Posted By n0ukf
Manually tripping breakers

Is there some way to manually trip the house DC breakers without actually overloading them in my '97 Adventurer to determine which lights and other devices are on what breaker? All I've seen so far...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,000
Posted By n0ukf
Don't forget the shower/tub trap. Last summer my...

Don't forget the shower/tub trap. Last summer my Adventurer started smelling until we added water to that one.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,653
Posted By n0ukf
With spring approaching and another long trip...

With spring approaching and another long trip with it, I'll need to get at this. Any suggestions beyond taking it to a shop? I should be able to do it myself if I can somehow reach the adjuster....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,510
Posted By n0ukf
I'd never heard of the "hamburger icon" until...

I'd never heard of the "hamburger icon" until last week when Dad asked for help with some help instructions, though I've been using it for years.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,516
Posted By n0ukf
I had a similar problem with a '77 GMC conversion...

I had a similar problem with a '77 GMC conversion van (class B RV), the aluminum ground wire had corroded, making it high resistance to starting current. Replacing it with copper fixed the problem.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-28-2018, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,516
Posted By n0ukf
This summer the previously-running generator in...

This summer the previously-running generator in my '97 Adventurer suddenly would no longer start, I only heard some clicking of relays. When we finally pulled it out to check and replace the starter...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-28-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,409
Posted By n0ukf
Meanwhile, here in northern Minnesota we drained...

Meanwhile, here in northern Minnesota we drained everything over 2 months ago.:cool:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-28-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,514
Posted By n0ukf
Minnesota RV salvage

Can anyone tell me if there are any TV salvage yards in or near (preferably northern) Minnesota? I'm hoping to find a 20' awning for my '97 Adventurer without paying new price. What about any others ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-05-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,653
Posted By n0ukf
Emergency foot brake adjustment

On my '97 Adventurer 34 (Chevy P30) I can see where to adjust the emergency brake cable (the pedal goes all the way down without feeling any resistance) by the rear end of the transmission but I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-30-2018, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By n0ukf
I haven't yet seen anything indicating where the...

I haven't yet seen anything indicating where the solar wire is. Any time I saw the fuse blocks illustrated, the solar fuse was unmarked, it's only marked on the motorhome itself.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2018, 02:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,594
Posted By n0ukf
Did they ever make a driver's screen for the '97...

Did they ever make a driver's screen for the '97 Adventurer? I will be making one out of an old damaged house screen, cut the aluminum frame down to fit and reassemble.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-25-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By n0ukf
According to my VOM, it starts out at around 4mA...

According to my VOM, it starts out at around 4mA for a few seconds then climbs to 600. I haven't rechecked that yet when turning on Acc. power and booting up Android, but with with the radio's main...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-24-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,025
Posted By n0ukf
Unless your power converter is out of adjustment,...

Unless your power converter is out of adjustment, it shouldn't overcharge your batteries. The 0,2V difference you're seeing may just be the charging circuit cycling on and off, or it could be some...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By n0ukf
I know it doesn't have a solar panel installed....

I know it doesn't have a solar panel installed. What I want to know is where the wire on that fuse goes to possibly use it for whatever.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By n0ukf
Okay, nevermind. It turns out the excessive...

Okay, nevermind. It turns out the excessive current draw was from the memory wire on the new stereo I had installed. I would have expected a company like Nakamichi (marked only on the manual, not the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-13-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By n0ukf
Solar wiring

In my '97 Adventurer I found a fuse for solar panel. With no panel installed, can anyone tell me where the wiring for this is located so I can use this fuse (whether for solar or something else)?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-12-2018, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,388
Posted By n0ukf
Excess chassis battery draw Chevy P30 chassis

While changing the (Chevy P30) chassis battery on my '97 Adventurer, I checked and found there's a 600mA draw on the system. Pulling fuses I found that it is occurring on the Horn/DL circuit. These...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-11-2018, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By n0ukf
Also check (and reset) breakers.

Also check (and reset) breakers.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-11-2018, 02:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,342
Posted By n0ukf
I don't know about other models/years but in...

I don't know about other models/years but in addition to the house disconnect switch on the dash, my '97 Adventurer also has a 40A breaker for the house power (next to the chassis fuse block) which...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 798
Posted By n0ukf
Replacing window latches '97 Adventurer

The sliding window latches in my '97 Adventurer are broken/breaking, one is fully broken now but the rest still hold for now. Seeing that these plastic parts are riveted on, are there replacements...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-25-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 551
Posted By n0ukf
Speedometer adjustment?

A few weeks ago I noticed on our maiden voyage (2400 miles, Idaho and back) that the speedometer on my '97 Adventurer (Chevy P30 chassis, 7.4l) was reading about 5% fast. When it showed 65, the GPS...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By n0ukf
On my '97 Adventurer 34 any stiff jacks (manual...

On my '97 Adventurer 34 any stiff jacks (manual HWH) will wait until their partner (left/right or front/rear) gets some pressure on it then goes down itself. I still have one rear jack stiff enough...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,158
Posted By n0ukf
Last update, I did find a PAL/NTSC pad to jumper...

Last update, I did find a PAL/NTSC pad to jumper in the camera, everything installed and working. The newer camera is a little narrower FOV than the old B/W one but for its primary purpose (back-up,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-29-2018, 02:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,919
Posted By n0ukf
Oops, make that 2-3 15W panels, for a total of...

Oops, make that 2-3 15W panels, for a total of 45W charging currently.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 850
Posted By n0ukf
Are these HWH jacks? They recommend spraying the...

Are these HWH jacks? They recommend spraying the (wiped clean) jack shafts with WD40 before raising to lubricate them. I have one stiff jack that we are trying to exercise loose with this treatment...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,919
Posted By n0ukf
For the past several years most of our camping...

For the past several years most of our camping has been primitive (or boondocking), no "shore power". We have gotten by with 2-3 45W panels on the ground feeding the charge controller. Changing all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,918
Posted By n0ukf
'97 Adventurer 34WA ('96 Chevy chassis, 7.4l TBI)...

'97 Adventurer 34WA ('96 Chevy chassis, 7.4l TBI)


I can find the relays on the diagrams (body and chassis) but I have not seen any ignition switch or alternator (or other engine side wiring) on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2018, 01:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 753
Posted By n0ukf
ODB on '96 Chevy chassis

My '97 Adventurer 34 ('96 Chevy chassis with 7.4l TBI) has an OBD port by the steering column but I can't get a Bluetooth reader to work on it. First this is because it has no pin 16 to supply power...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2018, 01:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,158
Posted By n0ukf
I got the old camera cable swapped to the new...

I got the old camera cable swapped to the new camera (and pins identified) and it is working with the old B/W monitor... sort of, the new camera is sending PAL so the picture rolls. I'll reopen the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By n0ukf
When I was inspecting my '97 Adventurer 34 to...

When I was inspecting my '97 Adventurer 34 to purchase a few weeks ago, I found one of the basement latches wouldn't release. I stuck a thin screwdriver into the gap between doors to push the bolt...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,158
Posted By n0ukf
I found a small 4-pin extension cable (6') on...

I found a small 4-pin extension cable (6') on Amazon but when I went to plug it in to the monitor end of the installed cable for a test fit I found it was smaller than what Sony used!! That's now 3...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2018, 01:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,488
Posted By n0ukf
Okay, today I was on the roof to scrub the black...

Okay, today I was on the roof to scrub the black spots off and found a sticker up near the radio and CB antennas identifying where (and what size) to drill for a satellite antenna. So now I know what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,918
Posted By n0ukf
I know where the AUX START and house battery...

I know where the AUX START and house battery disconnect relays are, "under the hood" on the driver's side. I've had the box open once so far to add a connection for solar panels at the front end of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,488
Posted By n0ukf
In my '97 Adventurer 34WA I found and identified...

In my '97 Adventurer 34WA I found and identified the yellow-striped coax cable in the bedroom as the external entertainment center output but I have not been able to locate the other end of that...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-16-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,088
Posted By n0ukf
Found it

I finally found it. After taking off the intake/exhaust plate, the entire 2'x2' body panel hinges up like all the other basement doors. Just had to find and remove 4 screws on the bottom of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-13-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,918
Posted By n0ukf
We tested this yesterday and it does charge, but...

We tested this yesterday and it does charge, but I still want to see a diagram that includes the ignition and automotive charging system.
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