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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,487
Posted By Skip426
I'd be looking for possible damage to the wiring...

I'd be looking for possible damage to the wiring as it extends to power the outlets in the slide out.
There may be a junction box for the slide wiring , on the underside of the coach floor accessed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,275
Posted By Skip426
Great pictures and info , this post will probably...

Great pictures and info , this post will probably be added into the stickys , for those of us with similar Evans/Tempcon dash HVAC systems. :thumb::thumb:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,487
Posted By Skip426
Sometimes the fridge 120 volt outlet is included...

Sometimes the fridge 120 volt outlet is included in the circuit .
If the RV was just washed there could be enough dampness behind the fridge to trip the GFIC.
Other times , if the fridge has an...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-04-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By Skip426
Actually , the shield on the burner had to be...

Actually , the shield on the burner had to be removed to get at that side on my coach. Black circle.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-04-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,881
Posted By Skip426
There should be 2 screws at the back edge of both...

There should be 2 screws at the back edge of both the metal base plates , of the fridge , right side could be hard to access around the burner.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-03-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,251
Posted By Skip426
The actual cartridge may be slightly different ;...

The actual cartridge may be slightly different ; good chance yours is plastic and everything in a hardware store will be brass. But the actual seat seal is available , and might be all you need.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,861
Posted By Skip426
Several posts on this issue in the Freightliner...

Several posts on this issue in the Freightliner Owners forums.
The laws regarding , supplying new speedo with corrected mileage are changing all the time ; so Winni and Freightliner are aware of...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,579
Posted By Skip426
There is a download for Atwood water heaters in...

There is a download for Atwood water heaters in the " Files " drop box , that may help . If your heater has thermal and high limit switches , then power must flow through them to allow the control...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,894
Posted By Skip426
Classic bad connection , the connection warms up...

Classic bad connection , the connection warms up to pass some power ( hence the voltage reading ) then when the call comes to pass amperage to get the job done; the connection fails .
A voltmeter...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,693
Posted By Skip426
To be sure you get the right info, for possible...

To be sure you get the right info, for possible repairs to your system , could you add the brand of levelers and the age of your RV to your post.:bow:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,042
Posted By Skip426
For years in automotive; after the child seats...

For years in automotive; after the child seats were introduced; there was a location for the installation of the tether , in the rear window parcel shelf.
There was no hole in the shelf material ,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,042
Posted By Skip426
Operative word is; " SHOULD " to me that means ,...

Operative word is; " SHOULD " to me that means , it's not there , that's where they would expect you to put one in, if necessary.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Skip426
Matt, I can't come up with amp rating for the...

Matt, I can't come up with amp rating for the fusible link , but because of it's location , and the fact that all charge from the alternator to the battery runs through that wire and the amp gauge on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Skip426
The electric choke is shown as having power from...

The electric choke is shown as having power from two sources in these diagrams :confused: It shows a white/black tracer wire going back from the alternator power stud, that would be battery power,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Skip426
OK, more on what I've found with the wiring...

OK, more on what I've found with the wiring diagram/schematic I downloaded.
First I'd forgotten how bad the wiring, and manuals, were; back in the day. :blink:
The whole power for the entire coach...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Skip426
OK, I've got wiring diagrams , but the pdf files...

OK, I've got wiring diagrams , but the pdf files show a single page under the hood then a second page under the dash , so I have to print them to line things up.
The 25amp fuse has been installed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-14-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,703
Posted By Skip426
I'm thinking that the wire you replaced ;" looked...

I'm thinking that the wire you replaced ;" looked rough" was actually a fuse wire , and that you have a major short still in the system .
Had the wire melted through the insulation in the middle of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-10-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,801
Posted By Skip426
Alternator should charge ALL the batteries in the...

Alternator should charge ALL the batteries in the coach.

Have you checked converter output at the batteries with a volt meter ?
Have you checked the battery electrolyte level ?
Do your interior...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,244
Posted By Skip426
kd7ptn. Welcome to the forum. Thanks for...

kd7ptn.

Welcome to the forum.
Thanks for your input , but fooler , already got back and reported, in post #10 that he has found and fixed his issue.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-28-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,236
Posted By Skip426
What size A/C units ?? Neighbor in my SoCA....

What size A/C units ??
Neighbor in my SoCA. park was running both his 15,000 BTU. A/Cs ( older coach ) on the 30 amp service; and I warned him , middle of the third day the connection at the post...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,244
Posted By Skip426
Glad you got things working properly. Thanks for...

Glad you got things working properly. Thanks for wrapping up you post.

Note, the circuit breaker shows up in the wiring schematics and diagrams that I got from F/L for my chassis, although actual...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,244
Posted By Skip426
The main power to the stud at the front of the...

The main power to the stud at the front of the coach is supplied through a 135 amp Circuit Breaker at the location indicated, by Jamin.
Here is a slightly different set up as viewed from under the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-25-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,673
Posted By Skip426
Welcome to the forum. :flowers: My B-in-L...

Welcome to the forum. :flowers:

My B-in-L towed a Pontiac G-4 automatic , four down when he had a coach ' I'll talk to him and get the year , although there may be very few of those around in good...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
Posted By Skip426
Is your water heater a gas /electric model ? ...

Is your water heater a gas /electric model ?
Are you in a park where you can use the heater on electric ?
You would need a min. of 30 amp service.

Myself , I would consider the orifice ( jet )...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,186
Posted By Skip426
A belated , Welcome to the forum :flowers: ...

A belated , Welcome to the forum :flowers:

First post I see .
Arch , has asked the question about the most obvious cause , water heater not full , due to , possible defective by-pass valves ,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,067
Posted By Skip426
:confused: Yes we are only 3 1/2 months into...

:confused:
Yes we are only 3 1/2 months into 2017 , calendar wise , but RV and automotive model years wise , the end is very near. Manufacturers will shut down assembly , most of August to set the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-13-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,708
Posted By Skip426
As a 60's hot rodder I can relate, but there's a...

As a 60's hot rodder I can relate, but there's a lot of difference , between getting a hose into a 50s/60s vehicle tank and any modern car with a filler neck roll over valve, and unleaded filler...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-10-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
You have 1,100 lbs of cargo capacity left in your...

You have 1,100 lbs of cargo capacity left in your tow vehicle ( if you maintain the load, in the vehicle that you crossed the scales with) so with the advertised tongue weight, of the Mini and the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-27-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
Mike; if the early Sequoias ; with 10,000/1,000...

Mike; if the early Sequoias ; with 10,000/1,000 TT/Tongue ratings ; had the same cargo capacity of 1,310 lbs. Then there is a good chance the rear axle was over the rated limit as soon as the WDH and...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-26-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
Yes Mike doing it right and staying safe on the...

Yes Mike doing it right and staying safe on the road is your ; and our ; primary concern.:thumb:

Please , report back when you get your Toyota weighed , I'm very interested to see how much...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-22-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
Mike; with your limited cargo capacity, the first...

Mike; with your limited cargo capacity, the first thing you should do is load the truck ready for travel , DW, kids?, pets , tools and other camping gear you'd expect to put in the truck and then...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-19-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,859
Posted By Skip426
First question? I the vehicle you plan to tow ,...

First question? I the vehicle you plan to tow , towable 4 down?

Store : Remco (https://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/Store.php)

There are a half dozen different toad braking systems on the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-18-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
This post should help clear things up a little. ...

This post should help clear things up a little.

www.irv2.com/forums/f45/tow-vehicle-sizing-and-weight-calculators-89375.html
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-18-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,046
Posted By Skip426
Welcome to the forum. In order to be of any...

Welcome to the forum.

In order to be of any real help , we're going to need all your tow vehicle numbers . GVWR, GCWR, and a full description of it . SUV? 1/2 Ton?
Many vehicles have the trailer...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-07-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,794
Posted By Skip426
The cable connection may be set to deliver 12v...

The cable connection may be set to deliver 12v power through the coax. Same as the power supplied to the antenna head mounted booster.

What brand of portable system do you have?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2017, 08:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,637
Posted By Skip426
I'm posting here so I can track Fireup's...

I'm posting here so I can track Fireup's photos.:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 12-29-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,558
Posted By Skip426
You may have an old fashion dual battery isolator...

You may have an old fashion dual battery isolator , that won't pass power to the batteries.
The internal regulator in the alternator , controls output by looking at resistance to charge in the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-27-2016, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,610
Posted By Skip426
Welcome to the forum. :flowers: Any RV's...

Welcome to the forum. :flowers:

Any RV's condition is dependent on the area and type of use , where it was stored and how it was maintained.

Some owners think nothing, of taking there RV on to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-13-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,496
Posted By Skip426
4 model years old and obsolete ??? Have you...

4 model years old and obsolete ???

Have you done an internet search , or carried it into a NAPA store , my local NAPA has a wall full of options.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,426
Posted By Skip426
Lee, Somewhere about 04 , Cat changed the engine...

Lee, Somewhere about 04 , Cat changed the engine designation from 3126E to C-7.
All I know is that my " B " engine has a decal on the valve cover that states 3126. I had to figure the B out from ,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,426
Posted By Skip426
My manual says the deep pan is aluminum , shallow...

My manual says the deep pan is aluminum , shallow steel , strange he wouldn't describe it that way.:confused:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,426
Posted By Skip426
I think you got some wrong info , BUT things may...

I think you got some wrong info , BUT things may have changed , year to year, the manual that came with my coach and 3126B, shallow steel pan, lists 19 quarts for service with filter and 22 quarts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-09-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,181
Posted By Skip426
Welcome to the forum. :flowers: Small draws...

Welcome to the forum. :flowers:

Small draws from the dash radio , engine control module , trans controller , two to three weeks is about average, for chassis battery drain.
Some coaches don't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-22-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By Skip426
The satirical story about bathrooms is one thing...

The satirical story about bathrooms is one thing , for a real life [Moderator Edit], a senior's living complex in Kelowna B.C. built, and specified , to be wheel chair access , had all the entry...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By Skip426
So , I'll figure what Fire-up and twinboat are...

So , I'll figure what Fire-up and twinboat are saying is the valve at the front of the coach is located somewhere in the air system down stream of the brake system air protection valve , that would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By Skip426
Knowing where it is would be a big help to anyone...

Knowing where it is would be a big help to anyone trying to tow ( or move your coach on to a flat bed ) if the engine can't be started.
If you have an air compressor in your garage , or a portable...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By Skip426
Never been towed or broken down. KNW. :whistling:...

Never been towed or broken down. KNW. :whistling:

I guess , I'd better carry 2 male ends and a connector , or my own hose with 2 male ends.
Or be prepared to wait for a flat bed .
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,222
Posted By Skip426
My Freightliner chassis has two , air system fill...

My Freightliner chassis has two , air system fill points , one on the air system dryer ( looks like a standard tire fill valve. ) Second is drivers side of the gen set and is a quick disconnect...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-14-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,076
Posted By Skip426
Is your heater above the coaches floor line , or...

Is your heater above the coaches floor line , or in the basement area?
Above the floor there should be an interior panel to be removed, in the basement you may have to crawl into the basement to see...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,984
Posted By Skip426
In that location , it would be in the air flow in...

In that location , it would be in the air flow in max A/C mode only , and an odd spot for a factory install , could be a previous owner put it in.
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