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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-05-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 991
Posted By NormD
There are several versions of the “stay-a-while”...

There are several versions of the “stay-a-while” type adapter. The more expensive versions are made with more pieces, which can be essential if you have to modify the adapter extensively as I needed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-27-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By NormD
How many miles do you have on your Chieftain? I...

How many miles do you have on your Chieftain? I had a failure that sounds like yours when my timing belt quit moving.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2023, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,791
Posted By NormD
I was discovering a wet carpet in front of the...

I was discovering a wet carpet in front of the driver's seat whenever we drove in a heavy rain. The problem was overlapping steel plates near the wheel well that were not sealed. Sealant from below...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-06-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 849
Posted By NormD
I have used National General (Good Sam) for...

I have used National General (Good Sam) for years. A quick call or website chat instantly changes between Comprehensive and Full Coverage. Saves some bucks during winter storage, but continues...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 957
Posted By NormD
Have you checked the aim of the headlights?...

Have you checked the aim of the headlights? Someone had set the headlights on my unit to shine about 30 feet down the road, instead of 300 feet. The first time I tried driving with this setting was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By NormD
Do you know if everything else works okay? The...

Do you know if everything else works okay? The generator, converter, refrigerator, stove, furnace, water heater, air conditioner, water system, black and grey sewage tanks and related valves, etc.,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-24-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,142
Posted By NormD
I don't understand your Trickle Charger...

I don't understand your Trickle Charger measurements. You originally measured zero volts from bolt to Earth with shore power disconnected, then measured again and this time found 18 volts between...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,491
Posted By NormD
For what its worth; on my previous RV we...

For what its worth; on my previous RV we experienced 105 degrees average daytime high temperature for over a month. The Norcold kept the ice cream solid and the refrigerator temperature remained...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,360
Posted By NormD
Spotpatch, you have the correct idea of...

Spotpatch, you have the correct idea of connecting the fan to the Norcold light. One end of the light socket is always at 12 volts. The light only turns on when the other end of the socket is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2022, 10:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,145
Posted By NormD
If you use extenders, I recommend using tire...

If you use extenders, I recommend using tire pressure monitors. The extenders can leak and can fly loose from wheel cover clamps (happened to me). The adjacent tire in the dually supports the full...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By NormD
If you listen to broadcast radio frequently, you...

If you listen to broadcast radio frequently, you should consider a unit with RDS. Most major stations provide radio data system info in their transmissions to display what and who is playing. I find...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,113
Posted By NormD
Progressive priced themselves out of the market...

Progressive priced themselves out of the market with large annual increases. I have had my RV insured by Good Sam/National General for a few years due to good prices and better coverage of contents....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,434
Posted By NormD
I have been using National General (Good Sam) for...

I have been using National General (Good Sam) for several years. Better price, reduced cost while stored for the winter, and better coverage for personal property in the RV. No claims yet so I can't...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-22-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,748
Posted By NormD
As 09 harley says, the old anode can look rather...

As 09 harley says, the old anode can look rather rotten and still work fine. For anodes, magnesium gives the greatest protection, zinc a bit less, and aluminum considerably less protection.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-22-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By NormD
Some of the “stay-a-while” devices are made of...

Some of the “stay-a-while” devices are made of molded pieces that are not reconfigurable. If you buy one that is made from individual screw-together pieces, nearly any configuration is possible. I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-04-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,744
Posted By NormD
Does your controller discharge your battery...

Does your controller discharge your battery during the night? Probably not. As a check, disconnect one lead of the controller from the battery and measure the resistance of the controller with your...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,974
Posted By NormD
I try to avoid narrow bridges and narrow roads...

I try to avoid narrow bridges and narrow roads where my RV is wider than the roadway. Do any of the GPSs or apps check for that?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-22-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,008
Posted By NormD
"Mine will have had 40 hours to cure before I...

"Mine will have had 40 hours to cure before I drive it. That should be enough."

I am not familiar with 3M 4200. Is 40 hours enough cure time? 3M 5200 requires 7 days for a full cure.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-11-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,130
Posted By NormD
2Newsomes (post #3) brought up a good point, but...

2Newsomes (post #3) brought up a good point, but you appear to have confirmed that all shower valves are OFF. The thought is that if the shower valves were ON and the shower head was OFF there could...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-27-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,969
Posted By NormD
You say that the water pump and level indicators...

You say that the water pump and level indicators don't work but the lights and fan do. In my coach the pump, level indicators, water heater, and generator switch are all available at the control...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-27-2021, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 988
Posted By NormD
You might also investigate whether the flickering...

You might also investigate whether the flickering occurs when some piece of electronic or electrical gear is in operation. As Morich says, the LEDs are complex, and may be affected by pulses and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-27-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 924
Posted By NormD
My 2001 Brave has the "OBD 1.5" protocol. With...

My 2001 Brave has the "OBD 1.5" protocol. With the $5 Torque app I can read from the J1850 variable pulse width bus the coolant temperature and RPM, which already are displayed on my instrument...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-11-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,150
Posted By NormD
There seems to be confusion here, perhaps my own....

There seems to be confusion here, perhaps my own. The boost relay is continuously ON when the engine is running, which charges the house battery, and momentarily ON while the momentary switch on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-08-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,233
Posted By NormD
To extend the life of a product, store it in the...

To extend the life of a product, store it in the refrigerator. I have a tube of 3M 5200 that seals fine after about five years. Cold storage will even slow down mixed epoxy paint for use on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-03-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,497
Posted By NormD
Consider buying a TP-Link/Kasa smart plug or a...

Consider buying a TP-Link/Kasa smart plug or a Kill-A-Watt monitor to measure your load in real time. With the smart plug you can view the power usage on your smart phone.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,603
Posted By NormD
When wired as shown you never have to worry that...

When wired as shown you never have to worry that your engine will charge your batteries to too high a voltage. You also save fuel, since your engine will likely not run for long. A winning...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-01-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,663
Posted By NormD
I recollect reading a post a few years ago where...

I recollect reading a post a few years ago where someone was locked in by their folding grab rail. After they were assisted in their escape they put a pin in the bracket so it would only fold away...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2021, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,879
Posted By NormD
Have you tried to measure the voltage between...

Have you tried to measure the voltage between each terminal and its attached cable connector when running high current to see if there is a high contact resistance?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-14-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,751
Posted By NormD
The instrument panel diagram from Richard looks...

The instrument panel diagram from Richard looks very much like that in my 2001 Brave 26P. You will find the automotive-related fuses, such as the radio, under the speedometer. Just tilt the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-03-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,820
Posted By NormD
On my MH, Winnebago forgot to attach the roof...

On my MH, Winnebago forgot to attach the roof vent pipe to the black water tank. I discovered this by the odor and filled the gap around the pipe with sealant. Fortunately the problem was found...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By NormD
Does your Onan display any blinking error codes...

Does your Onan display any blinking error codes at the power switch on the side of the generator?


Mine would try to start for about 3 seconds, shut off, and display a code. By chance, I held...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,742
Posted By NormD
I have used the cheap two-piece trickle chargers...

I have used the cheap two-piece trickle chargers from Harbour Freight for about 15 years to keep my RV engine and my boat batteries charged. The device plugs into an AC outlet and the cigar lighter....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-12-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,919
Posted By NormD
I assume the tank will be empty. At 8.3 pounds...

I assume the tank will be empty. At 8.3 pounds per gallon of water, 5 gallons will double the dry weight.

Dynamic loading is the chief concern. With static loading of 40 pounds the tank would be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By NormD
Black foam and battery solenoid removal

Is there a good way to soften and remove the Winnebago black foam sealant without damaging paint and plastics? I spent about three hours removing foam from the electrical box that holds the Battery...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,310
Posted By NormD
Holding the rocker switch down on the Shutdown...

Holding the rocker switch down on the Shutdown side is supposed to activate the fuel pump, which might be a good way to check if you can get a good flow from the pump and filter into a container. I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,570
Posted By NormD
I got tired of sludged holding tank sensors and...

I got tired of sludged holding tank sensors and wondering how much fresh water I had when the 1/3-full light went dark. My See-View sensor system tells me what percentage of the tank is filled. I can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,989
Posted By NormD
I replaced the tubes in my ThinLite fixture with...

I replaced the tubes in my ThinLite fixture with M4 Product tubes. They seem brighter and do a fine job of lighting the area. It requires a few minutes with a wire cutter and crimping tool to make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,359
Posted By NormD
I use an isolated ground charger in my boat to...

I use an isolated ground charger in my boat to assure that shore power is isolated from the parts in the water, such as the propeller shaft. There is no reason to have an isolated ground in an RV....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,883
Posted By NormD
In addition to Goodspike's surge suppressor you...

In addition to Goodspike's surge suppressor you might consider the TP-Link Kasa smart plug:


...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-01-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,291
Posted By NormD
From the description is sounds like the bedroom...

From the description is sounds like the bedroom and bathroom lights all run off the same fuse. The difficulty diagnosing the blown fuse appears to be a “ghost” connection to some other circuit. That...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-15-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,306
Posted By NormD
Many years ago, before GFCI, the code for boat...

Many years ago, before GFCI, the code for boat wiring was to connect the neutral and ground wires together in the boat. This played havoc with shore GFCI outlets when they became available. A quick...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-07-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,863
Posted By NormD
powercat_ras, it looks like you have the best of...

powercat_ras, it looks like you have the best of both worlds - a Crossfire equalizer and a TPMS cap on the fill valve. Is that correct?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-01-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,527
Posted By NormD
When used as a dash cam what software does your...

When used as a dash cam what software does your phone you use? Apple or Android phone? Does it record continuously and automatically overwrite when the memory is filled up? I have been considering...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-27-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,526
Posted By NormD
Only experience with powder post beetles was in a...

Only experience with powder post beetles was in a birch coat hanger. Tiny holes, like Q-tip stem diameter, and dust. Ate the whole interior of the hanger and left only a paper-thin shell. The hanger...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-13-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By NormD
I had a windshield leak that I repaired with...

I had a windshield leak that I repaired with Capt. Tolley’s Creeping Crack Cure, which you can find at most marine supply stores, some RV stores, and Amazon. It looks like and has the consistency of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,278
Posted By NormD
As you can see below, we have a smaller Class A....

As you can see below, we have a smaller Class A. We can go most anywhere except for the very narrow or off pavement roads. Generally there is no problem finding space in a parking lot (think...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,493
Posted By NormD
Bo Walker, if I understand your information, you...

Bo Walker, if I understand your information, you say that the large cable from the battery positive terminal to the starter is grounded, or zero voltage. This means that the battery has zero volts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,360
Posted By NormD
NeilV, isn't the purpose of the relay to be...

NeilV, isn't the purpose of the relay to be continuously ON while the engine is running? Why should continuously energizing the relay lead to premature failure? Am I misunderstanding your information?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By NormD
I recently bought a Hughes 30 amp surge...

I recently bought a Hughes 30 amp surge protector, $100, which lacks the auto shutoff feature. The Hughes Power Watchdog provides voltage, current, watts, and total KWH power usage by means of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-27-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,882
Posted By NormD
My drawer

I bought my 3 foot rails at Rockler Woodworking. I built a plywood box and mounted the rails on the sides to give more depth, at the cost of a little width. The photos show the original door in the...
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