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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-13-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,578
Posted By Madrona
Hey, Scott, take lots of pics, will ya? I have...

Hey, Scott, take lots of pics, will ya? I have an '03 Horizon and I'm sure it's similar. I bought a 32" smart TV about a year ago. It's still in the box. I've done this change-out in two other...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-13-2016, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,071
Posted By Madrona
It's just like Kelm130 says. The part has...

It's just like Kelm130 says. The part has separated. I ordered a replacement but then determined it was too big of a job. Don't remember just now but I think the window has to come out of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,080
Posted By Madrona
Ours is a 2003 and the motor went bad soon after...

Ours is a 2003 and the motor went bad soon after purchasing our Horizon. The dealer couldn't fix it but split the cost and did the installation for a new one. I think we paid $500 total for the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,503
Posted By Madrona
What a mess. You have my sympathy. I guess I...

What a mess. You have my sympathy. I guess I would try to find a good hardware store, more of a commercial store than retail and tell them your story. I would ask about an expansion type fitting...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,981
Posted By Madrona
So, I was installing a new satellite dish, that's...

So, I was installing a new satellite dish, that's why I needed to know the roof thickness. In the end, I just drilled the four holes, needed. I didn't check, first. Here is what I encountered:
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,892
Posted By Madrona
Maybe it's just me, but I've never had a problem...

Maybe it's just me, but I've never had a problem using the ladder on any of the five class A's we've had. I'm about 210 lbs. but even if I was more I would just use it. And when I do use it, I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,981
Posted By Madrona
That's why I was trying to find out how thick the...

That's why I was trying to find out how thick the sheeting (plywood?) is. I probably didn't make that clear when I asked how thick the roof is. There must be some kind of sheeting on top of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,586
Posted By Madrona
I look at it like this; I use a 64GB card which...

I look at it like this; I use a 64GB card which is good for at least one whole days driving. If something happens during that day that would justify keeping the video, chances are I would note what...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,981
Posted By Madrona
Thanks, All, for your suggestions and info. I...

Thanks, All, for your suggestions and info. I hadn't thought of the vent box idea and I like it, so I will remove one before I proceed.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,586
Posted By Madrona
We bought and use this one: Robot Check...

We bought and use this one: Robot Check (https://www.amazon.com/Falcon-Zero-F170-Dash-Cam/dp/B00SGXUUTO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00)

I was looking for one that would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,981
Posted By Madrona
How Thick Is The Roof?

Does any know how thick the roof is on a typical class A motorhome? I want to mount something but not sure how long the screws should be. Also, is the roof solid or do I need to find joists?

I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,102
Posted By Madrona
I had a heat pump problem a couple years ago. I...

I had a heat pump problem a couple years ago. I posted and received some help and solved my issue. You might read my thread here...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
Fixed! VDC Repaired - Was 2003 Itasca Dash Removal

We waited overnight for the sealant to cure and installed the VDC tonight. Started the engine, tap, tap, tap on the black box, no fluctuation in the gauges and no alarm. Apparently, it's fixed.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
We are working on the repair, now. Actually,...

We are working on the repair, now. Actually, it's all done, just waiting for the sealant to set up before re-installation. Now, this is interesting. We tried to test without fully re-installing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
I found the little ba*%#rd! My engine cover...

I found the little ba*%#rd!

My engine cover consists of two parts that look like steps. I removed the lower step which would be the front of the engine and it wasn't there. I removed the upper...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
I've read and dowloaded this file with...

I've read and dowloaded this file with instructions for repair. I may indeed give this a try in a couple days and will report back. For some reason I can't read the thread, just this one document. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
It doesn't take much confidence to apply a...

It doesn't take much confidence to apply a soldering iron and re-flow a little solder. I've done that on many projects over the years. I don't want to get into the engine compartment. It's just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-23-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
I did get the cover on the dash removed, easily,...

I did get the cover on the dash removed, easily, thanks to responses in this thread. I did not find any loose wires. I guess it's the "black box" as suggested. What I didn't mention in my original...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
Good tip, Grant, thanks! Yes, there is a speaker...

Good tip, Grant, thanks! Yes, there is a speaker over there so good to know.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
Thank you very much, skigramp! On mine there are...

Thank you very much, skigramp! On mine there are only two screws on right side and then the five on the front. I guess I'm wondering what comes up with it all. Does the rear-view monitor stay in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,457
Posted By Madrona
2003 Itasca Horizon Dash Removal

Local tech says the warning buzzer on my rear air gauge is caused by a lose wire on the back of the gauge. I need to remove part of the dash to access it. It's the raised part behind the steering...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,447
Posted By Madrona
Nothing to be done specific to the 32TD that I...

Nothing to be done specific to the 32TD that I can think of. There is always the windshield rust issue that Winnebago's are prone to, but that is not specific to the 32TD.

Just make sure...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-24-2015, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,447
Posted By Madrona
We purchased our 2003 Itasca Horizon 32TD about...

We purchased our 2003 Itasca Horizon 32TD about three years ago. This is our fifth Class A and second shortest. Our longest was a 38 ft. I think 34 ft. would be the ideal coach for us and the way...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-17-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,158
Posted By Madrona
Thanks, everyone, for your help and...

Thanks, everyone, for your help and confirmations. Sounds like it is completely normal for the horn system to sound the city horn slightly before the air horns. I agree, it sounds "wimpy" but at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-16-2014, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,158
Posted By Madrona
City/Highway Horn

2003 Itasca Horizon DP. I've got the horn switch set to Highway. When I use the horn I get just a slight "city horn" beep before the air horns kick in. Doesn't seem right. :confused: Do others...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-27-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,037
Posted By Madrona
Yours is a good interpretation. Not everyone has...

Yours is a good interpretation. Not everyone has a manual, not everyone can understand what the manual is saying when using technical terms. It's why forums like this exist, to get the real world...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,037
Posted By Madrona
Why not? :confused:

Why not? :confused:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,263
Posted By Madrona
Thank you Adventurous2 for the great explanation....

Thank you Adventurous2 for the great explanation. I had the same issue and couldn't find this thread with a search. I started my own and Sammie pointed me here. I will include a couple of pics of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,144
Posted By Madrona
Problem Solved, Thanks to All!

Thanks for all the responses. Special thanks to Sammie for pointing me in the direction of a previous thread regarding this exact problem and thanks to Adventerous2 for the explanation on how they...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2013, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,144
Posted By Madrona
Well, I started with the 20 amp because I have...

Well, I started with the 20 amp because I have seen some posts that say "never try to run A/C on 20 amp." I wanted to see if anyone thought that might have caused the issue, though I don't think so....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,144
Posted By Madrona
Basement Heat Pump, Only 1/2 Works

We noticed this about a month ago. Typically when home, the MH is plugged into a 20 amp circuit, I set 20 amps on the powershare and we keep the electric heat on around 40 degrees in the cooler...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,161
Posted By Madrona
I can tell you that on our 2003 Horizon, the...

I can tell you that on our 2003 Horizon, the installed radio wouldn't stay turned off. Even when they did the walk thru with us, they told us that was a common problem. I removed the radio and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By Madrona
Nope, not the ignition switch, it's nice and...

Nope, not the ignition switch, it's nice and tight...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By Madrona
Thanks, guys. I do have a Trik-l-Start and none...

Thanks, guys. I do have a Trik-l-Start and none of the engine or coach batteries are dead. I will look into the loose ignition key assembly, that did occur to me but like so many other things, I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By Madrona
Question Ignition Question

2003 Itasca Horizon, Freightliner, Cummins 300. When I turn on the key, there is a click and then all the lights come on that tell you, Low Air, Brakes, Oil Pressure, etc. Sometimes lately that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
Posted By Madrona
Blush! :blush::o You don't need one with...

Blush! :blush::o

You don't need one with your Monaco! :D
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
Posted By Madrona
Thank you both! :flowers: When I started...

Thank you both! :flowers:

When I started out, I did intend to carefully fit the base and then trace it onto heavy paper. I thought I could send it out to those that are interested. I wouldn't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
Posted By Madrona
I considered that, but my wife just doesn't like...

I considered that, but my wife just doesn't like having the laptop available while traveling. I know, I don't get it either! :) I'm sure something like that could be added. In my case, I would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,094
Posted By Madrona
Lightbulb Itasca Horizon Dashboard Modification

We have a 2003 Itasca Horizon that we just love. The main objection has been the lack of storage space on the dashboard and, for me, the lack of a cupholder on the right hand side.

After looking...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
Well, I may not understand this, exactly. ...

Well, I may not understand this, exactly. :confused: Seems like a loooong reach to "un-latch" it? Might need a ladder to get at your ladder??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
Yeah, see, that's what I was thinking. Someone...

Yeah, see, that's what I was thinking. Someone must have found a solution and is marketing it. I'll be first in line when you get your idea fully developed!! :cool: I like the "sleeved idea, best.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
Ok, Bob, thanks, that's kinda what I had in mind....

Ok, Bob, thanks, that's kinda what I had in mind. I just wasn't sure if it would look "funny" with the big loops of the lower section permanantly attached to the upper portion. Actually, I'm to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
Thanks for the reminder about Rain-X, I forgot I...

Thanks for the reminder about Rain-X, I forgot I was going to do that. Good to know it helps. I also carry a fold-up ladder, but that is still something I would need to go get just to climb my...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
HA! I read that and it was like a revelation. ...

HA! I read that and it was like a revelation. :facepalm: How could I miss that obvious need? I immediately went out and took a look at my coach. Nope, that is not the case. Even with the engine...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,564
Posted By Madrona
2 Piece Ladders, I DON'T Like 'em...

Like I guess most coaches, ours has a 2 piece ladder, with the bottom portable part stored in an outside bay. I just don't like it. I don't know about the rest of you, but I seem to want to get up on...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-11-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,947
Posted By Madrona
Love that, Randy! :thumb: Your use of the piano...

Love that, Randy! :thumb: Your use of the piano hinge makes perfect sense, as does the way you mounted the TV without buying a commercial bracket. I'm definitely going to copy you! :dance: I do...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-06-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,830
Posted By Madrona
Absolutely correct, of course. :thumb: I always...

Absolutely correct, of course. :thumb: I always get a kick out of folks that think just because the same factory makes more than one brand of something that they are all the same quality. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-04-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,980
Posted By Madrona
Who was the call from? Did you get any immediate...

Who was the call from? Did you get any immediate payment or resolution?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-09-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,375
Posted By Madrona
Are you saying that after you have turned on the...

Are you saying that after you have turned on the electric switch the gas itself ignites? Or are you saying that the only way to get hot water, is with electric? There should be two switches for the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,698
Posted By Madrona
Well, I don't know what to think. OP here. As I...

Well, I don't know what to think. OP here. As I said, I've been running the heat pump on the 12 guage extension cord for a few months. Never an issue. Of course, everything else drops out of the...
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