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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2022, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,338
Posted By codgerbill
I have a 12V for the engine and 2 6V golf cart...

I have a 12V for the engine and 2 6V golf cart batteries (wired in series) for the house service. I somehow have a "phantom" load on the house service batteries. I could spend time trying to figure...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-19-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,985
Posted By codgerbill
The "Blackstone" basic sizes are 17", 21" and the...

The "Blackstone" basic sizes are 17", 21" and the 36". You can buy them on Amazon or Walmart. Home Depot has a "Campchef but I dunno if they have the different sizes. My Blackstone is the 21" and it...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-18-2021, 05:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,985
Posted By codgerbill
Wayne, My 5# tank will last a couple seasons or...

Wayne,
My 5# tank will last a couple seasons or more. At home I use the 20# tank
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-17-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,985
Posted By codgerbill
I have Weber "baby Q", a blackstone 22 and a...

I have Weber "baby Q", a blackstone 22 and a olddddddd electric griddle. I have taken the babyQ off of the coach and replaced it with the blackstone. The baby Q will take the place of the big Weber...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-10-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,547
Posted By codgerbill
Depending on the weight of the mopeds, you might...

Depending on the weight of the mopeds, you might look at hitch mounted "E" bike carriers and the weight rating's. I have a feeling that the mopeds are about the same weight as the e bikes.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-25-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,063
Posted By codgerbill
I found this guy on you tube vidios (TR Bowlin)...

I found this guy on you tube vidios (TR Bowlin) and he has a very interesting method on how to maintain your holding tanks without using harsh chemicals.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-18-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,291
Posted By codgerbill
I take the coach down to the Orlando Florida area...

I take the coach down to the Orlando Florida area in November and put it in storage, before Thanksgiving from the Ann Arbor Michigan area. I will do the bulk of the driving the first day leaving...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2020, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,675
Posted By codgerbill
I am in Michigan located 40 miles west of...

I am in Michigan located 40 miles west of Detroit. I have dealt with the Camping World in Belleville Michigan. I have always had great experiences with this facility. They give you an estimate and it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,752
Posted By codgerbill
WD40. To use or not to use. HWH has a facility...

WD40. To use or not to use.
HWH has a facility in Elkhart Indiana (HWH Replacement Parts - Stuart's Services (https://www.rvleveling.com/contact-stuarts-service.html)), the owner Chuck Stewart...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-28-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,305
Posted By codgerbill
Just a thought on the basement air filters. We...

Just a thought on the basement air filters. We had our basement air replaced about 5 years ago. It was done by a company in Shipshewana Indiana. The fellow worked on only RV Air conditioning and heat...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-20-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 778
Posted By codgerbill
I just replaced my Michelins with about 45,000...

I just replaced my Michelins with about 45,000 miles on them. The date code indicated they were 8 years old. They had a lot of tread on them but had some sidewall cracking on them, I don't normally...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,082
Posted By codgerbill
My 05 Suncruiser had a problem with the grey...

My 05 Suncruiser had a problem with the grey water sensor. It always showed 1/3 full (1 light) no matter what I used to try and get the sensors clean. While we were in Florida I inquired and found a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-14-2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,957
Posted By codgerbill
The glue that holds the hood to the body on my 05...

The glue that holds the hood to the body on my 05 Suncruiser failed last year.
I used stainless steel screws to attach the hood bracket to the body and JB Weld to reattach the hood latch to the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-09-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,387
Posted By codgerbill
I had a new basement air/heat pump installed in...

I had a new basement air/heat pump installed in Shipshiwana Indiana. Leon @National RV told me to use the cheapest filters as the more expensive ones will restrict the airflow and over time will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,043
Posted By codgerbill
RV Toilet Repair.

We have a Thetford Aquamagic toilet that has a leaking ball seal. I have ordered the replacement parts and will replace the seals and ball when I receive the new parts. In the mean time until I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-07-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,387
Posted By codgerbill
AS a new owner you might want to look at the...

AS a new owner you might want to look at the filter for the basement Air unit. It should be located under the bed. Also note that when you purchase a replacement air filter you should buy the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,868
Posted By codgerbill
I had my basement air replaced. About 3...

I had my basement air replaced.

About 3 years ago we were at the GNR (Winnebago Grand National Rally) and as the temp outside was close to 100 and the AC could not cool the coach, we had...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By codgerbill
Well, it only comes on after the generator has...

Well, it only comes on after the generator has been running for a hour or two. I open the windows and put on the fans and remove the battery from the co alarm, and then re install the after a couple...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By codgerbill
CO alarm

We have a 2005 Winnebago Suncruiser 37B. On a trip to the GNR I stopped to overnight at a truck stop. I ran the generator for powering the AC. The CO alarm (on the ceiling of the back bedroom) came...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By codgerbill
As I mentioned previously, when I replaced my...

As I mentioned previously, when I replaced my Galley Sink Faucet I found a couple 1/4 turn ball cock valves (found at a good hardware store and made for the pex stuff)that are push on fit. I do keep...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By codgerbill
I made a drawng of the Motor home plumbing system...

I made a drawng of the Motor home plumbing system I dont think there is a difference in systems unless a coach has an aquahot system.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-29-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,251
Posted By codgerbill
My rig is a 2005 Suncruiser. I dont think the...

My rig is a 2005 Suncruiser. I dont think the plumbing is different. Winnebago uses pec tubing(Dunno if I spelled it correctly) throughout the coach.The fittings are all compression. You slide a male...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-22-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,488
Posted By codgerbill
In the warmer temps I usually run the generator...

In the warmer temps I usually run the generator to keep the basement AC cooling the coach. From what I understand the Generator uses about a gallon of fuel per hour to run the AC and the engine AC...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,315
Posted By codgerbill
We had problems with the basement AC/heat Pump...

We had problems with the basement AC/heat Pump unit. Winnebago replaced a compressor and that still did not fix it. The same compressor was replaced and it still did not fix it. We finally took it to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,343
Posted By codgerbill
There is a place on the north side of Shipshewana...

There is a place on the north side of Shipshewana Indiana (National RV). The owner is a Amish Gentleman (Leon Hershberger Ph (260) 768-7059). We had problems with our Basement air and had the factory...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-20-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,979
Posted By codgerbill
Well... Until the Schwintec/Lippert slide...

Well...

Until the Schwintec/Lippert slide mechanism failures are resolved you might want to wait. A friend is at a facility in Elkhart Indiana (a brand neaw 2015 coach) with the 4th failure of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,714
Posted By codgerbill
A friend of ours has a Adventurer 37F. He has...

A friend of ours has a Adventurer 37F. He has been to dealers and the factory to get the swinetach slide fixed. They fix it and after a couple time using it it craps out. He is currently a (I think)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,470
Posted By codgerbill
We have had both a duct problem and a problem...

We have had both a duct problem and a problem with the basement air. Regarding the duct, I crawled under the back of the coach and with a flashlight I could see where the duct work had "blown out". I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2015, 06:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,027
Posted By codgerbill
I had a considerable amount of rust on the...

I had a considerable amount of rust on the framework for the compartments. The rust was so bad that I had the metal between the front and rear wheels cut out and new metal fabricated to replace the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-22-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,117
Posted By codgerbill
We replaced the "Euro Recliner" that was original...

We replaced the "Euro Recliner" that was original equipment from Winnebago. The reason is, as was previously stated, that my feet hung out over the edge. We bought a "Stressless" (Ekornes) recliner...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,472
Posted By codgerbill
I paid about $2800 Total (for the unit & labor),...

I paid about $2800 Total (for the unit & labor), but the quote from Coleman indicates $3000 or so. The new unit is an exact replacement for the old one. There is no change in the size. The basement...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,472
Posted By codgerbill
I just had the basement air replaced in my 2005...

I just had the basement air replaced in my 2005 Suncruiser with a brand new unit. Coleman still makes the units but the quantity's are much smaller.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2014, 08:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,345
Posted By codgerbill
We are currently having the Basement AC/Heat pump...

We are currently having the Basement AC/Heat pump replaced. We have had the problem with the duct inside the rear cap having come apart. We have had the #1 compressor replaced twice (Once at the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,126
Posted By codgerbill
I was at a dealer in Michigan looking at a...

I was at a dealer in Michigan looking at a Journey 40U. My 2005 Suncruiser 37B has 70,000+ miles on it. It has new flooring, newly installed Banks unit on the workhorse, new tires last year, and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-03-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,890
Posted By codgerbill
I ordered them from the dicor website for my 22" ...

I ordered them from the dicor website for my 22" wheel covers along with the decals that are on the center of the hub. The nice thing was that they arrived in 4 or 5 days after I ordered them. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-20-2014, 06:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By codgerbill
With regards to the roof sealing............. ...

With regards to the roof sealing.............

last year at the GNR we were having the factory work on the basement air. They called me and indicated that the sealant (the seal between the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-19-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By codgerbill
That is a very reasonable price. Last year at the...

That is a very reasonable price. Last year at the GNR I had the roof resealed and the charge was $900. Based on your experience I am thinking sometime before or after the GNR next year of having...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-19-2014, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By codgerbill
I have two question to ask (if you dont mind....

I have two question to ask (if you dont mind. that is).
What was the cost and how long did it take?
Did you just leave it until finished or did you get it back at the end of each work day and come...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,038
Posted By codgerbill
When I dump the black water tank I will add...

When I dump the black water tank I will add several gallons of water afterwards. If you do not have any water in the tank you might be subjected to the "pyramid" at the point of where the commode...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-02-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,532
Posted By codgerbill
We have had some problems with the Suncruiser....

We have had some problems with the Suncruiser. The basement air went out and we had it "fixed" by the factory at the GNR (Grand National Rally in Forest City Iowa). It turned out the AC was not fixed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-15-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By codgerbill
Rustoleum will be only a temporary fix. Others in...

Rustoleum will be only a temporary fix. Others in our Motorhome club (WIT) had gone that route and they were doing it again the following year. There are other products to cure the rust problem and I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-15-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,342
Posted By codgerbill
Our 2005 Suncruiser had major compartment...

Our 2005 Suncruiser had major compartment rusting. I and a friend of mine spent a week of grinding the rust off and having metal between the front and back wheels on both sides cut off and new metal...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-04-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,449
Posted By codgerbill
We have had the coach serviced at the factory...

We have had the coach serviced at the factory twice. Both times it was during the GNR (2012 & 2013). The first time it was an awning and paint repair. A week or so prior to the GNR The wind somehow...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,841
Posted By codgerbill
I do the winterizing myself. I use an air...

I do the winterizing myself. I use an air compressor and use the pink stuff in the p traps and toilets. I just got a letter from my RV storage lot stating they will winterize the water system for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,525
Posted By codgerbill
gfs1943, DO you have a link to the airexcel...

gfs1943,

DO you have a link to the airexcel site for the documents and wiring diagrams?
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-12-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,332
Posted By codgerbill
I will plan on attending. My philosophy is: If...

I will plan on attending. My philosophy is: If it's free....take two. :D
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,456
Posted By codgerbill
Before you buy the coach you should have the duct...

Before you buy the coach you should have the duct that goes up the back of the coach from the Basement unit inspected. If the duct work is "suspect" have the seller fix it. We had to have the back of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-17-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,962
Posted By codgerbill
I recieved a reply to my email sent to Michelin....

I recieved a reply to my email sent to Michelin. I was under the impression that the XRV tire was discontinued.
Here is thier reply?

June 17, 2012


Hello Bill,


Thank you for your...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-15-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,962
Posted By codgerbill
I do believe that Micheline has discontinued...

I do believe that Micheline has discontinued making the XRV tires. If you do get the XRV tires make sure you check the date codes. I don't remember if the XZE, XRA, or something else has or is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,996
Posted By codgerbill
My wiper blades take 24" inserts. I went to an...

My wiper blades take 24" inserts. I went to an auto parts store and purchased some Rainex 24" blades ($7.95 Ea) and removed the inserts and slid them into the arms on the coach. The key thing for me...
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