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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,570
Posted By John Hilley
What motorhome do you have?

What motorhome do you have?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-20-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By John Hilley
I would suspect the inverter/charger. Does it do...

I would suspect the inverter/charger. Does it do it when not connected to shore power?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-19-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,147
Posted By John Hilley
What do you mean by floating? That is normal...

What do you mean by floating? That is normal battery voltage and normal float voltage for the charger.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-02-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,956
Posted By John Hilley
The solenoid is probably behind the top step. You...

The solenoid is probably behind the top step. You may have a battery disconnect switch on the dash, usually there is one by the step and one on the dash.
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-20-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 632
Posted By John Hilley
John Hilley Moved from IRV2

Glad to see the new forum. We have two Winnebago Class A motorhomes, a 1999 Brave 35W and a 2003 Adventurer 38G.

The Brave is handicap equipped with an entrance Super Arm Lift and the bedroom is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-15-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,757
Posted By John Hilley
Search on here for Basement AC compressor...

Search on here for Basement AC compressor replacement. They are available from the manufacturer.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-12-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,248
Posted By John Hilley
Install it in split loom or other type of plastic...

Install it in split loom or other type of plastic conduit. Try to follow existing cables in chassis frame rails. Be sure to support frequently with tie wraps.

I think you meant 6 gauge wire and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-28-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,235
Posted By John Hilley
The other solenoid is the Battery Disconnect...

The other solenoid is the Battery Disconnect Solenoid controlled by a switch near the steps and possibly also a switch on the dash.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-27-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,977
Posted By John Hilley
Perhaps the inverter was disabled while working...

Perhaps the inverter was disabled while working on something and they knew you didn't need it over night so didn't mention it or hook it back up.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
Posted By John Hilley
Yes, the Boost Switch works both ways. The...

Yes, the Boost Switch works both ways. The original solar panel does very little, only 15 watts in direct sun light. What voltage do you see on the batteries?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
Posted By John Hilley
Check your battery connections and the power...

Check your battery connections and the power connections for the generator for loose or corroded connections. As mentioned use the Boost Switch, sometimes starting the engine before Boost helps.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-06-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,382
Posted By John Hilley
It is quite common. Your plan should work well....

It is quite common. Your plan should work well. Just reinsert the Filon back into the channel and recaulk. I would fill in the hole in the foam with expanding foam where it has blown away.

In...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By John Hilley
Was probably turned off at tank when filled and...

Was probably turned off at tank when filled and not turned back on.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-07-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,793
Posted By John Hilley
You can install a 12 volt cigarette lighter...

You can install a 12 volt cigarette lighter socket available at Walmart or any automotive parts store. A convenient place to pick up the 12 volts is from the generator starter. Another option is to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-03-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
Posted By John Hilley
You are correct. Get and AMP-L-Start or...

You are correct. Get and AMP-L-Start or Trik-L-Start.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-01-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,217
Posted By John Hilley
The shore power converter doesn't charge the...

The shore power converter doesn't charge the chassis battery on your model motor home unless an after market device such as a Trik-L-Start (https://www.lslproducts.net/UTLS_FAQs.html) is installed....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-01-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,263
Posted By John Hilley
I never use the heat pump below 40F.

I never use the heat pump below 40F.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,575
Posted By John Hilley
I would hold off on having the dealer do much...

I would hold off on having the dealer do much with the mechanical. It would be good for you to get a "baseline feeling" of the power and handling before making additions and modifications. I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-19-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,575
Posted By John Hilley
A friend bought the same 1999 Cheiftain one year...

A friend bought the same 1999 Cheiftain one year ago. It had about 60,000 miles. Interior was very nice decals on outside were in bad shape. He had to replace the microwave, a starter relay, furnace...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-23-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By John Hilley
You could add a small 200 watt inverter in the...

You could add a small 200 watt inverter in the bedroom just for the bed. They are inexpensive and you could use an existing 12 volt circuit.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-08-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,519
Posted By John Hilley
Do you mean 75% or 25% of incandescent?

Do you mean 75% or 25% of incandescent?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,527
Posted By John Hilley
OKCNEWBIE has the right idea. Install a new...

OKCNEWBIE has the right idea. Install a new receptacle in the kitchen counter area and tie into the inverter output. We did this on the end of the counter and was easy to wire.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-03-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,318
Posted By John Hilley
We have a similar floor plan in our 2003...

We have a similar floor plan in our 2003 Adventurer 38G. Ours has a closet and washer/dryer across the back but otherwise is similar. We like the floor plan, lots of room in the bedroom and bath...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-31-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Posted By John Hilley
If you have access, bolts might work better than...

If you have access, bolts might work better than screws.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-23-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,827
Posted By John Hilley
Which model Adventurer?

Which model Adventurer?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-20-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,728
Posted By John Hilley
More than likely it is the battery isolation...

More than likely it is the battery isolation solenoid, a very common failure.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-12-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,866
Posted By John Hilley
The Matrix may only switch one HDMI source. Look...

The Matrix may only switch one HDMI source. Look for two HDMI inputs. What is the make and model of the Matrix?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By John Hilley
It looks like that breaker powers the 12 volt...

It looks like that breaker powers the 12 volt accessories in the coach. What do you have plugged into 12 volt accessory jacks.

The reason the battery showed 13.2 volts was that you were actually...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,871
Posted By John Hilley
Mobility RV/Winnebago Parts, has fair shipping...

Mobility RV/Winnebago Parts, has fair shipping charges, usually much less than Lichtsinn.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-20-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,095
Posted By John Hilley
Here is some Trik-L-Start info Trik-L-Start...

Here is some Trik-L-Start info

Trik-L-Start (https://www.lslproducts.net/TLSPage.html)

Winnebago Trik-L-Start Tip Sheet...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-20-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By John Hilley
Does Wilbur travel?

Does Wilbur travel?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-19-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By John Hilley
If it has the Intellitec Energy Management...

If it has the Intellitec Energy Management System, you can run two at one time. The EMS shuts off other energy users as needed. you can also run another 15/20 amp connection directly to one AC and...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-14-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Hilley
There must be a splitter or bad connection on one...

There must be a splitter or bad connection on one of the coax cables. Do you get a good picture on main TV if you use the RCA cables?
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-02-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Hilley
The 211Z doesn't have RGB output. It has HDMI and...

The 211Z doesn't have RGB output. It has HDMI and Composite Video with RCA jacks for video and stereo audio. Some of the switch boxes with composite video and audio RCA inputs have a built in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-01-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,807
Posted By John Hilley
Through the roof would be preferable. You won't...

Through the roof would be preferable. You won't be able to run the cable through the ceiling, it is solid foam except where duct and cable channels have been cut. Do you have a spot on the roof where...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,673
Posted By John Hilley
We have done traveling at -10F and stationary at...

We have done traveling at -10F and stationary at -20 F. While stationary we had one month of below zero temps, hitting 20 below at night. We used a 150 gallon propane tank and small electric heaters...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-29-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Hilley
When using the RF output of the satellite...

When using the RF output of the satellite receiver, the main TV doesn't have to be on. You can use an RF remote and tune the receiver from the bedroom.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-29-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,725
Posted By John Hilley
They don't split the LNB feed, they switch and...

They don't split the LNB feed, they switch and split the satellite receiver RF Ch 3 or 4 output,
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-28-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By John Hilley
What about the spring separation? Are the jacks...

What about the spring separation? Are the jacks working correctly?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,595
Posted By John Hilley
The Clean Dump Hose is a 1" hose for a...

The Clean Dump Hose is a 1" hose for a macerator
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-15-2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By John Hilley
There shouldn't be any problems twisting the...

There shouldn't be any problems twisting the frame when manual leveling as the jacks work in pairs to prevent that.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-13-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By John Hilley
Sounds like something broke in the spring pack. I...

Sounds like something broke in the spring pack. I would take it to a Ford garage as soon as possible.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-13-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,677
Posted By John Hilley
It's not likely that the jacks did anything to...

It's not likely that the jacks did anything to the springs. What do the springs look like with the jacks retracted?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,620
Posted By John Hilley
Does it have a manual mode so you can use the...

Does it have a manual mode so you can use the jacks for stabilizing vs. leveling?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By John Hilley
It is a Carbon Monoxide Alarm CO, not Carbon...

It is a Carbon Monoxide Alarm CO, not Carbon Dioxide CO2
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-08-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,012
Posted By John Hilley
The Jeep Cherokee is an excellent towed vehicle....

The Jeep Cherokee is an excellent towed vehicle. 4 drs with a useable back seat, light weight inexpensive base plates.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,719
Posted By John Hilley
Why limit your mods to a specific brand and then...

Why limit your mods to a specific brand and then even more by model? Most mods will work on any brand or model. Take a look at some of the other brand forums for good ideas.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-04-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,445
Posted By John Hilley
Yes, but it is probably best to start the engine...

Yes, but it is probably best to start the engine and then use the boost to start the generator.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-04-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,965
Posted By John Hilley
Another large current draw device is the...

Another large current draw device is the converter or converter/inverter. If the batteries are low it will draw a lot of current while charging the batteries.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,273
Posted By John Hilley
Thanks for the transfer switch info.

Thanks for the transfer switch info.
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