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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 123
Posted By 4x4van
Jealous. The cheapest I can find around here is...

Jealous. The cheapest I can find around here is currently $5.19/gal...for Regular! That same 51 gallons would run me $265 !!!!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-28-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By 4x4van
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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,773
Posted By 4x4van
Wow, there are so many red flags in this story...

Wow, there are so many red flags in this story that I can't even keep count of them.
I believe that the owners flat out lied to you, likely about everything about the RV. They may have even paid...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2023, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By 4x4van
:confused: Kinda doubt that the water tank, pump,...

:confused: Kinda doubt that the water tank, pump, or any water lines/fittings are anywhere near the front upper bunk area. :blink:

OP has a leak at one of the seams, likely near the top (water can...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-01-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,800
Posted By 4x4van
Carrying a spare will pretty much guarantee that...

Carrying a spare will pretty much guarantee that you will never need it!:cool:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,512
Posted By 4x4van
There are many ways of setting up ladders to...

There are many ways of setting up ladders to clear engine hoods, etc, that have been used successfully for years. My guess is that Winnebago is eliminating the ladders for 2 reasons;
1-it's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-16-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By 4x4van
There's no problem doing what you are proposing;...

There's no problem doing what you are proposing; most older RVs are set up that way. My first 2 did not have a transfer switch and instead relied on me plugging the cord into either a receptacle...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-15-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By 4x4van
The only thing that will "ignite" periodically is...

The only thing that will "ignite" periodically is your water heater; it is coming on periodically to maintain hot water. Even though you are not using any hot water, it will eventually start to cool...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-04-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,800
Posted By 4x4van
Don't know of a way to disable them...maybe look...

Don't know of a way to disable them...maybe look for a fuse labeled DRL? But my question would be... Why? I mean, yes, it is harder to "not see" a MH vs a motorcycle, but what are you gaining by...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-03-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By 4x4van
Wow. I'd say that about 85-90% of what is...

Wow. I'd say that about 85-90% of what is written there is not only wrong, but potentially dangerous. :eek::eek::eek:
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-20-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,275
Posted By 4x4van
A typical RV shower has a shutoff valve on the...

A typical RV shower has a shutoff valve on the hand held shower head itself, in addition to the valves on the wall. If that shower is turned off at the shower head instead of the valve(s), it can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-20-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 727
Posted By 4x4van
My guess is that it is a battery on/off switch? ...

My guess is that it is a battery on/off switch?

I had a 1988 Jamboree that had an on/off rocker switch tucked up inside the power cord storage area that turned on/off the outside light on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,785
Posted By 4x4van
It could easily be coming from the outside of the...

It could easily be coming from the outside of the slide itself from rain; following the rear bottom of the slide, then inside through a leak in the bottom seal. At that point it can follow along the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-06-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,070
Posted By 4x4van
The RAM owner was way overloaded, and that...

The RAM owner was way overloaded, and that doesn't even take into consideration of the E-bikes (heavy!) hanging 6+ feet off the back. He assumed that the ratings on a 2wd reg cab long bed gas engine...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-06-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,736
Posted By 4x4van
If animal control showed up on my doorstep...

If animal control showed up on my doorstep because of a complaint that I was hurting my dog by walking on the hot sidewalk, I'd tell them they could go pound sand unless they had evidence/video of me...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-06-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,234
Posted By 4x4van
I, too, was not judging you, but simply pointing...

I, too, was not judging you, but simply pointing out a general observation. Your mod is indeed well done, and the outlet in the fridge compartment should be set up like that on all RVs with an...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-01-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,480
Posted By 4x4van
Lot's of good info online, and lots of crap...

Lot's of good info online, and lots of crap online.

Seems that a lot of the "fulltimer" Youtubers (most of which have only a few years at most of actual RV experience) seem to be of the mindset...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-01-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,352
Posted By 4x4van
That is some impressive work!

That is some impressive work!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-01-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,234
Posted By 4x4van
It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that...

It never ceases to amaze me the lengths that people will go to in order to bypass well thought out systems that have been in use for decades and millions of miles. But to each his own.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Posted By 4x4van
They make a tool to pull Moen shower valve...

They make a tool to pull Moen shower valve cartridges; about $15 on Amazon. Quick and easy to change the cartridge out.184016
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 987
Posted By 4x4van
Nice work! I wonder if you could've drilled the...

Nice work! I wonder if you could've drilled the lower hole larger and just used a single, larger diameter bolt? In any case, it's done and works, so....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-01-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By 4x4van
I'm not aware of any paint that would survive the...

I'm not aware of any paint that would survive the kind of temps that a catalytic converter sees (1500+).
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-18-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 850
Posted By 4x4van
An added deflector, of any sort, is a band-aid at...

An added deflector, of any sort, is a band-aid at best, and could even be dangerous. In 35 years of RVing, I have never seen a water heater that was discoloring/deforming the side of an RV. There...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-18-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,132
Posted By 4x4van
I, too, am extremely impressed with the amount of...

I, too, am extremely impressed with the amount of information that I have been able to download from Winnebago's website on my RV, and have saved it to a flashdrive, as well as my Google Drive. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-18-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By 4x4van
Just an L bracket; should be simple to make from...

Just an L bracket; should be simple to make from a piece of flat metal stock.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,132
Posted By 4x4van
Well, that was certainly anti-climactic. ...

Well, that was certainly anti-climactic. Downloaded, installed. It accepted my VIN (2004 Itasca Sunrise). Came back with the correct serial number, but incorrect model (0W instead of M30W). No...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-19-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,133
Posted By 4x4van
Perhaps this will make it a bit easier to...

Perhaps this will make it a bit easier to understand: Your internal plumbing is all tied together, the faucets/toilet/shower, and will provide water to all of those fixtures as long as the system is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-19-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,275
Posted By 4x4van
Onan's fuel pump for the 4000, in addition to...

Onan's fuel pump for the 4000, in addition to being ridiculously expensive, is also a royal pain to get access to. After having 2 go bad, I replaced mine the second time around with a generic (under...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,187
Posted By 4x4van
Everyone continues to try finding an alternative...

Everyone continues to try finding an alternative to Manus Bond, but what has to be remembered is that Manus Bond is not just a sealant, it is an adhesive (which is likely THE most important...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By 4x4van
Lots of 120VAC TVs are actually 12vdc. Take a...

Lots of 120VAC TVs are actually 12vdc. Take a look at the power cord; if it has a brick 12v power supply, you can wire it into your RV's 12v system.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,720
Posted By 4x4van
It's sad that we are actually cheering about a...

It's sad that we are actually cheering about a few dimes reduction, when we are STILL paying nearly double what we were on Jan 3 2021.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,741
Posted By 4x4van
That's the key statement, right there. If a...

That's the key statement, right there. If a thief wants what you have, you cannot stop them. You can, however, make yours a bit more difficult than the next one down the line. No different than a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By 4x4van
If you have a winterizing hookup, simply change...

If you have a winterizing hookup, simply change the valve at the city water hookup to "Tank fill", and use the onboard pump to draw water through the winterizing line. It will dump the water into...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,921
Posted By 4x4van
My entire RV is plumbed using flair-it fittings:...

My entire RV is plumbed using flair-it fittings: Like this...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,153
Posted By 4x4van
Hot water for the toilet might be nice, but...

Hot water for the toilet might be nice, but depending on how far the toilet is from the water heater, it will take a significant amount of water - wasted - before the hot actually shows up at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,577
Posted By 4x4van
Looks like the engine's fuel evap canisters to...

Looks like the engine's fuel evap canisters to me. Surprised you haven't gotten a Check Engine light on the dash.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By 4x4van
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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-24-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,234
Posted By 4x4van
RV fridges are designed to be run on LPG while...

RV fridges are designed to be run on LPG while driving down the road. There is absolutely no danger in doing so.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-10-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By 4x4van
I would suggest you not do that. Your furnace is...

I would suggest you not do that. Your furnace is designed with specific airflow requirements- both in and out.
What you are contemplating has the potential to restrict the intake air, which can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,649
Posted By 4x4van
Disconnect the one light that doesn't work, and...

Disconnect the one light that doesn't work, and see if the breaker problem persists.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-03-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By 4x4van
Yup, very common. The only time you need to...

Yup, very common. The only time you need to specify that it's a 2019 is for engine/chassis work.

I actually owned a Jamboree class C that was a 1988 model built, in 1987, on a 1987 Ford chassis,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-19-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By 4x4van
My 2004 Itasca Sunrise didn't; I had to install...

My 2004 Itasca Sunrise didn't; I had to install complete wiring for the brake controller.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,494
Posted By 4x4van
Keep in mind that NONE of the Roadside Assistance...

Keep in mind that NONE of the Roadside Assistance companies/coverages actually come out and do the repair/tow. They only contract with towing companies in the area you happen to be in when you need...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-11-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,399
Posted By 4x4van
Fair enough. But your original post made no...

Fair enough. But your original post made no mention of asking for others' opinions, just how much better it was to have living quarters and drivetrain separate. And yes, you commented on what you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-10-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,399
Posted By 4x4van
So that's what you're focusing on; the one single...

So that's what you're focusing on; the one single sentence about flipped over TTs? Nothing else in my post?

Again, I'm still not sure of the point of your original post.:confused:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-10-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,399
Posted By 4x4van
You conveniently make alot of assumptions, both...

You conveniently make alot of assumptions, both in your original post as well as follow up responses, to justify your "...why I have always wanted a T.T." statement. And while that's OK (we all do...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,483
Posted By 4x4van
Those half million are not the problem (less than...

Those half million are not the problem (less than 2/10ths of 1 percent of the population). The problem is the hoards that are sitting at home making more on expanded unemployment than they used to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-09-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By 4x4van
Seriously? That half million folks you allude to...

Seriously? That half million folks you allude to represents less than 2/10ths of 1 percent of the population. Covid deaths are NOT behind the slow/lousy customer service (which HWH has had for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,239
Posted By 4x4van
Keep in mind also that in order for the "boost"...

Keep in mind also that in order for the "boost" button to work, you must actually hold it. Best to press and hold for a few seconds, then (while still holding) try to start the rig.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-11-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,334
Posted By 4x4van
Exactly. Some RVs have a 3 valve bypass setup. ...

Exactly. Some RVs have a 3 valve bypass setup. Some (like the OP) have a 2 valve bypass setup.
And some (like mine) have a 1 valve bypass setup that incorporates a check valve exiting the WH. ...
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