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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,236
Posted By Roadking52
I am probably too late, but, the air to the horns...

I am probably too late, but, the air to the horns is fed from a solenoid valve mounted in the nose compartment of the front end. The hose is routed up the windshield pillar. Removal of the horns is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-12-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,330
Posted By Roadking52
I saw this happen on a friends awning. We took it...

I saw this happen on a friends awning. We took it apart and found that he coupling that connects the motor gearbox output shaft to the fabric roller was loose and had moved enough to disconnect the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-11-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By Roadking52
Redneck Repair

Before I found out about the availability of a free replacement from Delta, I did the South Ga redneck repair. That consists of removing the rubber washer/valve, getting some plumbing epoxy from Home...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-11-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,799
Posted By Roadking52
Michelin XZE

I realize I am getting in here late, as the original poster has purchased Michelins, but I wanted to mention some experience with Michelin XZEs.

About 4 and a half years ago I replaced aged out...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-23-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,784
Posted By Roadking52
Gary, I hate to see you leave us. I have...

Gary,

I hate to see you leave us. I have enjoyed chatting with you and reading you always informative posts. I also appreciate the tip on Commercial Refinishers a couple of years ago.

I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-23-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,166
Posted By Roadking52
Shower Hose Leak

The piece you are looking at is called a vaccuum breaker. There is a rubber washer shaped piece inside it that eventually gets hard and cracks, causing the leak. The washer should be pliable enough...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By Roadking52
I would like to revive this thread with a...

I would like to revive this thread with a question about slides creeping in. The universal answer for this problem seems to be replace the offending solenoid. In my case I have replace both extend...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-09-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,809
Posted By Roadking52
If you have a Freightliner chassis, check out...

If you have a Freightliner chassis, check out posts concerning the VDU (a box that sends signals from the engine to the dash). Mine takes spells of different gages deciding to take the day off, then...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-31-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,967
Posted By Roadking52
We have an 02 32TD, same as the 03 from what I...

We have an 02 32TD, same as the 03 from what I can see. No problem with walking on the roof when dry, be careful when wet. Ours came with a 1500 watt inverter, which was replaced with a 2000 when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,627
Posted By Roadking52
Can anyone post the correct part number for the...

Can anyone post the correct part number for the serpentine belt for an '02 ISB 300? I have heard there are two belts, one of which is almost impossible to install with the engine in the frame, and a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,782
Posted By Roadking52
Duct repair

This past weekend I arrived at a Florida campground with very little air flow from the AC ducts. I discovered the supply duct elbow loose from the A/C unit. After obtaining a piece of angle and two...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-07-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,545
Posted By Roadking52
You have probably learned this by now, but the...

You have probably learned this by now, but the board you receive is an "updated" board that requires extensive rewireing in the electrical compartment. Follow the instructions carefully and double...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,893
Posted By Roadking52
There is a cover on the back of the receptacle...

There is a cover on the back of the receptacle that is held on by ears extending down the sides of the outlet. These can be lifted at the ends to unlatch the cover, which can be lifted off, revealing...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-24-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,979
Posted By Roadking52
Ronkoro, The hot water issue sounds like the...

Ronkoro,

The hot water issue sounds like the infamous hot water heater check valve issue. You might see any of the numerous posts on this forum for the solution to that.

The generator start...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-10-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,449
Posted By Roadking52
Good Grief Charley Brown!! How many ways are...

Good Grief Charley Brown!! How many ways are there to do this? Every HWH leveling system I have seen (so far) on a coach with air bag suspension will dump the air bags when the leveling system is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-09-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,928
Posted By Roadking52
I replaced XRVs with XZEs due to age. I think...

I replaced XRVs with XZEs due to age. I think the extra tread depth can cause a bit more squirm, but the best thing I did to tighten steering was adjusting the steering box lash. I am running 95#...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-11-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,243
Posted By Roadking52
SAS30, I live in the Middle/South Georgia...

SAS30,

I live in the Middle/South Georgia area, and have had my unit serviced by Christmas Heating and Air in Cordele, Ga. The unit is practically the same as a residential heat pump, with the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-10-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Roadking52
Pictures of paint job

:confused: Gary, I am embarrassed to admit I can't figure out how to post a picture:banghead:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-10-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,069
Posted By Roadking52
When I purchased my 02 Horizon, the edges of the...

When I purchased my 02 Horizon, the edges of the tape stripes were flaking in places. I purchased just the horizontal tape stripes from Mobility at a cost of about $250. I changed them myself,...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-05-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By Roadking52
Dukenrock, Thanks for that information. The...

Dukenrock,
Thanks for that information. The real issue is that while the output from the Vizio 3.5mm plug is stereo, the box the original TV was connected to has only two conductors (not stereo,...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-03-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,233
Posted By Roadking52
This may be another thread sidetrack, but I am in...

This may be another thread sidetrack, but I am in the process of changing the front 25" GE boat anchor for a 32" Vizio LCD. The GE had a speaker output that was monaural connected to an amplifier...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-29-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 19,295
Posted By Roadking52
I have only owned one, but compared to the...

I have only owned one, but compared to the Coachman MH I owned previously, everything about the Itasca Horizon is miles above in quality. That's not to say the Itasca is trouble free, but the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-18-2010, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,630
Posted By Roadking52
Gary, I had mine out not long ago, and its...

Gary,

I had mine out not long ago, and its not hard at all to change the outer portion of the lock assembly. The inner part is a bit more difficult, requiring a very thin wall socket to go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,437
Posted By Roadking52
I was kinda curious about what was wrong with the...

I was kinda curious about what was wrong with the A/C, but it sounds like it didn't get diagnosed. Better luck with the next one. What was the noise in the slide all about?

Dale
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-01-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,243
Posted By Roadking52
Stopped by my local Winnie dealer yesterday, and...

Stopped by my local Winnie dealer yesterday, and asked about replacement basement units. I was told the factory had four units being held for warranty replacement only. In other words, if you are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-24-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
Posted By Roadking52
All the EMS does is switch the #2 compressor...

All the EMS does is switch the #2 compressor relay coil circuit, which is an output of the thermostat. Sounds like the EMS relay would have to be grounding to blow the thermostat fuse. For what it's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,161
Posted By Roadking52
How good are you at electrical troubleshooting? ...

How good are you at electrical troubleshooting? If you have a clamp on amp meter you can check the amp load where the circuit to the #2 compressor feeds the circuit board in the heat pump unit. Also...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-03-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,143
Posted By Roadking52
Smile Replaced the XRVs with XZEs.

Replaced the XRVs with XZEs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-06-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,666
Posted By Roadking52
I helped a friend with an 05 Meridian with the...

I helped a friend with an 05 Meridian with the same problem fix it for the cost of a few pop rivets. Remove the motor cover (plastic shroud) and see if the motor is loose on the end of the awning. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,533
Posted By Roadking52
Problem solved--I think

Well,:facepalm: 2 new chassis batteries later and a Trickle Start addition, I think I have a handle on the situation. It turns out the starting batteries were not as new as I thought, and apparently...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-04-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,533
Posted By Roadking52
Results of more testing. While installing a...

Results of more testing. While installing a Trickle Start I had to disconnect all my batteries to keep from shorting something with a wrench. I measured the voltage of the disconnected start...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-03-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,276
Posted By Roadking52
I would like to revive this thread for a moment. ...

I would like to revive this thread for a moment. My 02 Horizon takes spells of the rear air pressure gage, the voltmeter, and occasionally the front air pressure gage locking at mid range, not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-03-2009, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,960
Posted By Roadking52
I purchased mine from the online Onan store. Was...

I purchased mine from the online Onan store. Was in my hands in three days.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-03-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,960
Posted By Roadking52
Well UPS came through yesterday and even though...

Well UPS came through yesterday and even though it was pouring rain I had to try it. Got the display mounted, and mounted the remote box on the chassis electrical box above the generator. Since...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,960
Posted By Roadking52
Pusherman, I looked into your idea of...

Pusherman,

I looked into your idea of installing an additional plug on the engine block heater circuit, and strangely, Itasca feeds the block heater through the inverter. But I did find that the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2009, 05:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,533
Posted By Roadking52
Here's more information that I should have...

Here's more information that I should have included in the first post. All batteries are relatively (less than a year old) new, I have looked at the connections closely and they all appear to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-01-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,533
Posted By Roadking52
All Batteries discharged

I have had two instances where my '02 Horizon had battery power when I went to bed while dry camping, and the next morning both coach and chassis batteries were so low that I couldn't crank the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-01-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,105
Posted By Roadking52
Will Know soon

My EC-30W is due tomorrow. I will let you know how the installation goes.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-19-2009, 08:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,979
Posted By Roadking52
I have 6 in S. Georgia if anyone is interested. ...

I have 6 in S. Georgia if anyone is interested. Good tread, no cracks, just 7 years old.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,231
Posted By Roadking52
I recently used Zertriders technique on my 2002...

I recently used Zertriders technique on my 2002 Horizon. Additionally, I painted the metal above the windshield with Extend rust converter, after wire brushing it. I topped that with Rustoleum...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-30-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,869
Posted By Roadking52
Mine comes in and out verrrrry slowly. I took it...

Mine comes in and out verrrrry slowly. I took it off the MH and disassembled the motor and manual gearbox, gave them a good lube job and reassembled. Not much difference. The motor brushes appear...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,337
Posted By Roadking52
This was fun. For Horizon/Journey, here's the...

This was fun. For Horizon/Journey, here's the drill Drain the water heater and turn off the water pump. Move MH to a dry spot, and lift rear on jacks. Turn off propane and diconnect the gas line at...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-02-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 23,396
Posted By Roadking52
Your post lives on. JUst bought an 02 Horizon,...

Your post lives on. JUst bought an 02 Horizon, and got it home to discover no hot water. After reading all the posts on the subject, I decided to dig and fix it myself. Had to pull the HWH out...
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