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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-05-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,669
Posted By ladagobago
I hate most of the poor quality and workmanship...

I hate most of the poor quality and workmanship of my 22 year old MH. I have fixed or modified almost everything on it. One cabinet I hate the most is by my exit door where I have drawn blood many...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,759
Posted By ladagobago
I have never been able to fix the lower elevation...

I have never been able to fix the lower elevation when extended. Has anyone ever seen this problem and found a corrector?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,557
Posted By ladagobago
Adding mineral oil to batteries to stop excessive...

Adding mineral oil to batteries to stop excessive outgassing does not solve the issue of a poor control over battery charging cycles. A good three stage charge and the ability to equalize the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,557
Posted By ladagobago
WOW - batteries that need that much water must be...

WOW - batteries that need that much water must be boiling to much. I replace the crap that winnegago installed for a charger and installed a progressive charger with the wizard. It REALY IS THE...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 24,222
Posted By ladagobago
Hello EBAY - anything in the world is found fast...

Hello EBAY - anything in the world is found fast and cheap
complete set here $22
https://www.ebay.com/i/291385665083?chn=ps&dispItem=1

just the one block here $10
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-23-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,631
Posted By ladagobago
That picture is from my entries made when...

That picture is from my entries made when replacing my radiator. I don't think any amount of pressure washing would have cured the problem. Also I was not the only person who found a lot of crap...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,631
Posted By ladagobago
You might at the moderator to move your post to...

You might at the moderator to move your post to the cummins forum where you will receive more response.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,704
Posted By ladagobago
congratulations on the successful repair. ...

congratulations on the successful repair. keeping the MH in original design has merit. you experience is a warning to others. what was the cost?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2016, 05:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,313
Posted By ladagobago
because things break or wear out on a boat. ...

because things break or wear out on a boat. boater for 50 years so I can speak from experience. certain items on a boat should only be affixed with a flex type adhesive and other with both a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-14-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,313
Posted By ladagobago
Those reasons and more is why I suggested 5200...

Those reasons and more is why I suggested 5200 early in this thread. Marine Tex is a machinable product more than an adhesive. As an alternative to 5200 they do make 4000 which is not as tenacious...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,313
Posted By ladagobago
3m 5200 never lets loose

3m 5200 never lets loose
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-20-2016, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,108
Posted By ladagobago
When they replaced my window, the frames were...

When they replaced my window, the frames were rusty and pitted. At first the installer selected by Duncan did not want to install on the "defective frames because of the safety issues" . They said...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-19-2016, 06:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,496
Posted By ladagobago
out of business

Of course it is NICE. I too have spent a lot of google time for the OP. Getting the part, picture and place of mfg is a good starting point. Many MH motor home MFG's used this product and many are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-18-2016, 04:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,496
Posted By ladagobago
picture

here is the picture.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-18-2016, 04:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,496
Posted By ladagobago
did you follow my post for you to look at?????....

did you follow my post for you to look at?????.
you are looking for this NO?
122R-55 / 122Y-55 DESCRIPTION
• Oval Marker lamp with reflex
• 2-wire
• Flush mount
PART NUMBERS
• 122R-55 Red...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-17-2016, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By ladagobago
good find

This looks like a good find. It certainly has many attributes. My Optima have been around and still work great for going on 10 years. I would expect replacement in the future. Of course, I still...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By ladagobago
Are those the batteries sold a Sams Club. what...

Are those the batteries sold a Sams Club.
what did you pay for them.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-16-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,963
Posted By ladagobago
It depends

We have had as high as 10.5 on a few early trips when we didn't try to peg the needle to the limit and the ground was flat.
We also now tow a trailer generally it has about 8K curb weigh. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,496
Posted By ladagobago
catalog

here is a catalog and you should look at pg 26 and 32

Also for other - there are some cool lamps in here.
https://76.12.98.46/dir_docs/G-09_FOR_PDF_FILE.pdf

Glo brite has everything. be sure...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,704
Posted By ladagobago
there will be a lot to think about when making...

there will be a lot to think about when making that final decision. Here are a few thoughts.

A fiberglass roof, TPO, is about three times more expensive than a membrane one. TPO does have a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2016, 06:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,273
Posted By ladagobago
More info helps

OK. so they are AGM and with that I was able to look around for more on the batteries. NAPA's AGM batteries are part #9831DT It's the same battery Winnie puts in the 42QDs at the factory. They are a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,273
Posted By ladagobago
This question comes up all the time. the only...

This question comes up all the time. the only standard for quality is at a 20 amp discharge. what you have is a typical combination marine battery which is not a true deep cycle.
this topic is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,704
Posted By ladagobago
lucky his insurance will cover this tragic...

lucky his insurance will cover this tragic Winnebago crap shoot. much like the window frame - you just never know when but "WHEN" does happen.
there are may products beyond Rhinocoat in the ring of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-27-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Posted By ladagobago
I can only tell you that my cousin had them in...

I can only tell you that my cousin had them in his winnebago and swore they were great with the capture caps etc. But then one day one cell went down and took the rest down. He had to put another...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-27-2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Posted By ladagobago
I agree on the AGM, which I have used for over 11...

I agree on the AGM, which I have used for over 11 years both in my yacht and MH. BUT - I also tried 12 volt "deep cycle" and they FAILED in both places. Once I went to real deep cycle 6 volt set up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-26-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,467
Posted By ladagobago
12 volt deep cycle batteries are worthless. Just...

12 volt deep cycle batteries are worthless. Just believe experience count over all other discussion. See my blog. 6 volt deep cycle is the best experience ever as well as a progressive battery...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2016, 06:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
I have been through all the same problems as...

I have been through all the same problems as other. I suggest that you not use gorrilla tape. it will dry up and just leave the base when the sun dries it out.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By ladagobago
so many experts - I am selling my alarm business...

so many experts - I am selling my alarm business this september after 35 years of designing and install sophisticated systesm -so I WILL SPEAK WITH KNOWLEDGE.

A CO detectors age is important and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-04-2016, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Posted By ladagobago
keep looking there are still lots of value in the...

keep looking there are still lots of value in the Chieftain. Even though we have put about $10K back into our MH over the last 6 years, I still feel we have a good purchase. When considering a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Posted By ladagobago
From the outside look down the body and see if...

From the outside look down the body and see if there are any bulges. this would indicate a leak and delamination of the body skin. Same on the inside. look at the ceiling rat fuzz for stains...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,231
Posted By ladagobago
That model has a cummins isb. Same as mine.

That model has a cummins isb. Same as mine.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-22-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,303
Posted By ladagobago
crawl under and push it closed. I was going to...

crawl under and push it closed. I was going to replace my cable and once I removed it from the mounting plate in the water closest, I found it would open and close if I held the sheathing straight....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,484
Posted By ladagobago
look at this too 12 Volt Ceiling Fans for RV...

look at this too
12 Volt Ceiling Fans for RV and Replacement Parts (https://www.allrvstuff.com/ez-catalog/X325604/12)
or this

Robot Check...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-26-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,679
Posted By ladagobago
Nothermark is 100% on target with the info. As...

Nothermark is 100% on target with the info. As for pure sine wave - not all inverters/converters have a pass through shore power transfer switch unless the unit is also a battery charger such as the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
It is a shameful design by Winnebago both on the...

It is a shameful design by Winnebago both on the roof and window design. A design that abound with failures over and over. Make sure the weep holes are clear by running a paper clip or similar...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-06-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,005
Posted By ladagobago
My "nice" winne MH is 15 years old and in the...

My "nice" winne MH is 15 years old and in the past 5 years I can't count how many "adhesive issues" I have encountered. MY solution was my own re-adhesive efforts which at least are holding till...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-30-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,771
Posted By ladagobago
I run my full wall kitchen side slide in an out...

I run my full wall kitchen side slide in an out without the engine and never had a problem.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,354
Posted By ladagobago
Since you appear to be new to this MH thing and...

Since you appear to be new to this MH thing and forum let me advise that you remove the negative cable from both the chassis and house batteries before removing any wires from the solenoid. no...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2016, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,064
Posted By ladagobago
I had bumped a guard rail with my rear cap which...

I had bumped a guard rail with my rear cap which required me to remove the entire rear frame of my DP, which held the lower cap (bumper). Straighten the frame easy enough but found the double sided...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-27-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,572
Posted By ladagobago
The light under your step can draw power, a radio...

The light under your step can draw power, a radio on can too. The Alternator can also be bad and drain the battery. The charge when running should be at least 13.8 - 14.2
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-27-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
Posted By ladagobago
WE can't use a gfi either. Did you try an...

WE can't use a gfi either. Did you try an ungrounded plug.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,589
Posted By ladagobago
what Mel said x2 a good RMS digital meter will...

what Mel said x2
a good RMS digital meter will costs you about $100 buck more than a multi-meter.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,948
Posted By ladagobago
dash light

would help to offer more info but found this doing a google search.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,589
Posted By ladagobago
I prefer to investigate the real answer rather...

I prefer to investigate the real answer rather than guess. so I spent a lot of time to find the real reason which of course has nothing to do with cost but rather codes. I go through this all time...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,948
Posted By ladagobago
U realize you have post on the winnebago forum.

U realize you have post on the winnebago forum.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
I cleaned the old channel and steel with solvents...

I cleaned the old channel and steel with solvents like acetone, xylene and MEK. Wiped it several time until clean. USE DOUBLE RUBBER GLOVES (I use chemical rubber gloves). That crap will attack...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-25-2015, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,900
Posted By ladagobago
Congratulations. I bought an older MH but...

Congratulations. I bought an older MH but expected to invest in more money in an older unit. Just something I would expect in a used MH. We have had a few problems but the cost so far has been...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-24-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
When looking for rust be sure to look behind the...

When looking for rust be sure to look behind the extruded plastic clip strip.
see my BLOG on reason for rusting
More rust on frame from double face tape - iRV2 Forums...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
silicon is a poor sealant especially on the steel...

silicon is a poor sealant especially on the steel frame of the windshield. Water can get behind it and continue to rust the steel. Secondly, it is very difficult to remove if you ever wish to paint...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,759
Posted By ladagobago
we just talked about this two days ago on a...

we just talked about this two days ago on a previous thread. It is shameful that winnebago does not issue a statement regarding everyone's existing and future problem

Did you also know that the...
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