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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-22-2016, 06:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,788
Posted By Patrol 65
Have you checked the oil in the reservoir. If it...

Have you checked the oil in the reservoir. If it is too low you will experience problems with the slides moving in and out.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,246
Posted By Patrol 65
Check to see if there is enough fluid in the pump...

Check to see if there is enough fluid in the pump reservoir.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,595
Posted By Patrol 65
Check all of your roof intrusions. I had a...

Check all of your roof intrusions. I had a similar leak coming from the skylight in back traveling all the way to the right front ceiling vent.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,327
Posted By Patrol 65
How old is the battery? If it is the original...

How old is the battery? If it is the original battery, it may be past its useful life and time for a replacement. Batteries generally last 5 to 6 years.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2016, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,064
Posted By Patrol 65
I had a leak from my propane tank's regulator. I...

I had a leak from my propane tank's regulator. I went through a tank of propane in one week in July 2 years ago. We only used the propane for the stove and oven. The regulator is easy to replace.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-14-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,366
Posted By Patrol 65
If you decide to drive with headphones, just...

If you decide to drive with headphones, just don't turn the volume up so loud that you can't hear what is happening around you. I ride a motorcycle with built in headphones in my helmet and I can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,240
Posted By Patrol 65
This is a link that was posted a while ago for a...

This is a link that was posted a while ago for a map of repair sites.
Airxcel | RV Products | Service (https://www.rvcomfort.com/rvp/service/need_repairs.php)
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-13-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,487
Posted By Patrol 65
I had that problem last year and my Norcold 82xx...

I had that problem last year and my Norcold 82xx refrigerator finally quit working all together last Spring. Mine would blow the 5 amp fuse allowing it to only run on propane. Then one day it just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,328
Posted By Patrol 65
Did you check the fuses on the circuit board?

Did you check the fuses on the circuit board?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-03-2015, 06:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,038
Posted By Patrol 65
Judging from the pictures of the roof, I would...

Judging from the pictures of the roof, I would guess that the previous owner took care of the cause of the delamenation. I suspected from the photos that the source was around the rear cap because of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By Patrol 65
Too expensive for an older used gas unit even...

Too expensive for an older used gas unit even with all of the options listed. For that price, a person could buy a brand new unit.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,572
Posted By Patrol 65
Was the motorhome level in the driveway? The...

Was the motorhome level in the driveway? The refrigerator can not be on a steep incline if it is a gas absorption type.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,107
Posted By Patrol 65
On mine, there is a switch in the passenger...

On mine, there is a switch in the passenger overhead cabinet that switches between the radio and the tv for the speakers on the surround sound system. If your speakers are working with the tv, then...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,610
Posted By Patrol 65
Mine has a thermostat unit similar to a...

Mine has a thermostat unit similar to a residential unit. Sometimes you will have to lower the temperature during hot days but other than that it cycles on and off just like a residential unit.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2015, 07:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,668
Posted By Patrol 65
Did you check the swr of the antenna to make sure...

Did you check the swr of the antenna to make sure that it is tuned properly? CB's operate on low power and do not transmit more than 5 miles under ideal situations, so unless a contact is real close...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,109
Posted By Patrol 65
I have a 2000 Ford F-53 and mine is OBD II tucked...

I have a 2000 Ford F-53 and mine is OBD II tucked in the wiring next to the steering column under the dash. As far as I know, this was the standard plug for all vehicles after 1996.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-13-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,088
Posted By Patrol 65
I recommend this product: ProFlex Brushable...

I recommend this product:
ProFlex Brushable Sealant - Geocel 23200 - Roof Maintenance & Repair - Camping World (https://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/proflex-brushable-sealant/21208)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-12-2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,448
Posted By Patrol 65
Good information!

Good information!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,675
Posted By Patrol 65
Clean it up with naval jelly to remove the rust...

Clean it up with naval jelly to remove the rust and then paint it.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-21-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,975
Posted By Patrol 65
If you are using the old crt screen type tv, then...

If you are using the old crt screen type tv, then you will need a converter box to tune in channels.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By Patrol 65
Thanks Bug512. Does the blower motor control all...

Thanks Bug512. Does the blower motor control all of the functions of the a/c controls because nothing works?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-13-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By Patrol 65
Dash A/C not working

My dash a/c is not working at all. The blower fan does not work when the speed switch is turned, nor does the compressor because the clutch is not engaging on the compressor. The only thing that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-31-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,748
Posted By Patrol 65
I would think that it should last at least 30...

I would think that it should last at least 30 years or more. I have also observed many 70 and 80's models still on the road during my travels. I think that it depends on how well you take care of it...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-17-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By Patrol 65
I would suspect that the antenna is not locked on...

I would suspect that the antenna is not locked on to the strongest signal from the satellite. Another possibility could be in the cabling especially with the HDMI device. The signal may be getting...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-30-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,584
Posted By Patrol 65
If you don't have a variable output from the tv,...

If you don't have a variable output from the tv, you will need a surround sound receiver between the tv and the speakers to control the volume.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,994
Posted By Patrol 65
I would suspect that the fan is not cooling the...

I would suspect that the fan is not cooling the power converter and causing it to overheat when it starts charging the house batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,917
Posted By Patrol 65
You did not mention how old the batteries are.

You did not mention how old the batteries are.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,856
Posted By Patrol 65
Look under the step where it mounts, it may have...

Look under the step where it mounts, it may have rusted off. I discovered this while camping when the right side broke off. I used some small metal shelving brackets to brace the hole where the studs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,727
Posted By Patrol 65
Look at these schematics that another poster...

Look at these schematics that another poster posted that was having trouble with his surround sound system. One of the diagrams show the location of the HWH leveling system controls near the drivers...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-09-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By Patrol 65
Check the back of the speakers to make sure that...

Check the back of the speakers to make sure that they are connected. If they are connected, find another small speaker to hook to the wires to see if there is a signal coming through the wires. If...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-19-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,957
Posted By Patrol 65
TMW188, almost all of the gas Winnebagoes are...

TMW188, almost all of the gas Winnebagoes are similar with more conveniences and amenities added to the higher end coach at a cost. You would have to take an inside tour of each model to determine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,506
Posted By Patrol 65
OK with no a/c unit on the roof and no satellite...

OK with no a/c unit on the roof and no satellite dish, then the only other hole in the roof is the air vent since you stated that you checked all of the antennas on the roof. I assume that you also...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-01-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,506
Posted By Patrol 65
If you have a roof a/c unit, I would suspect that...

If you have a roof a/c unit, I would suspect that the a/c to roof seal is leaking since you stated in a previous post that you tightened some screws on the a/c unit. It is easy to check. Take the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-30-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,506
Posted By Patrol 65
I think that I have solved my roof leak. I sealed...

I think that I have solved my roof leak. I sealed the base of my roof mounted satellite antenna and the batwing antenna on the roof with dicor and so far no leak. We had a torrential downpour today...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,506
Posted By Patrol 65
I am having the same problem but on the right...

I am having the same problem but on the right passenger side where the front speaker is. After a moderate to heavy rain, water drips through the wire hole and onto the dash. I have the front...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-03-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,169
Posted By Patrol 65
The one thing that I wish that I had from a 2002...

The one thing that I wish that I had from a 2002 Adventurer that I saw was the automatic couch that opens and closes with the push of a button.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,764
Posted By Patrol 65
The gas cost using a gas motorhome is...

The gas cost using a gas motorhome is approximately equal to the one way miles of the trip that you will plan. Like others have said, tires are going to be the most common maintenance item to replace...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,486
Posted By Patrol 65
Those are nice units. I almost bought a 2002...

Those are nice units. I almost bought a 2002 Adventurer but the dealer sold it to an older couple who had come to purchase a different motorhome before my wife had a chance to see it and give her...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-13-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,848
Posted By Patrol 65
I had a 1984 Pathfinder P30 chassis with a 454...

I had a 1984 Pathfinder P30 chassis with a 454 cid motor that was 25 years old when I sold it and got between 5 and 6 miles to the gallon. The engine is almost bullet proof so you should not have any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,032
Posted By Patrol 65
Your tv/radio switch in the overhead cabinet is...

Your tv/radio switch in the overhead cabinet is probably in the tv position causing the radio output to be applied through your surround sound system even if the radio is off. Oops! Sorry, I thought...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-13-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,725
Posted By Patrol 65
Try pulling up on the caulking. I am willing to...

Try pulling up on the caulking. I am willing to bet that it lifts up and off if moisture got under it. I sealed mine last year without lifting the old sealant but when I noticed that dark spot near...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,257
Posted By Patrol 65
On mine, the wiring for the marker lights enter...

On mine, the wiring for the marker lights enter from the top of the lights so it would be impossible for water to enter the cab from there unless the light fills up completely with water. I replaced...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,257
Posted By Patrol 65
If that is a picture of the outside, I think that...

If that is a picture of the outside, I think that the upper rubber strip is supposed to cover that gap. As for the leak, I used Scotch 1 inch black waterproof electrical sealing tape from Lowe's...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-18-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,281
Posted By Patrol 65
Sounds like a starter ground issue. Try putting a...

Sounds like a starter ground issue. Try putting a ground wire from the starter body to the metal frame of the coach and see if that fixes the problem.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-13-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,950
Posted By Patrol 65
I use a small cigarette lighter plug 12 volt...

I use a small cigarette lighter plug 12 volt inverter to convert to 120 volts for my flat screen bedroom tv. Works just like the original 12 volt tv.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-02-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,201
Posted By Patrol 65
I would store it with a full tank of gas to...

I would store it with a full tank of gas to reduce the chance of condensation. I have never used Sta-Bil in any of my vehicles so I am not sure if it is really needed. I have vehicles that sit for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By Patrol 65
Congrats on your new to you 35U. I assume that...

Congrats on your new to you 35U. I assume that you have the F-53 Ford chassis. I have about 37000 miles on mine now. I had one rear jack that stop extending and this past summer, I discovered that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,998
Posted By Patrol 65
The surround sound amp on my Chieftain is located...

The surround sound amp on my Chieftain is located under the dash on the passenger side near the floor. You may want to unscrew the panel that contains the tv/radio switch to make sure that the wires...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By Patrol 65
Just one comment, I have the Banks unit and water...

Just one comment, I have the Banks unit and water still gets in during heavy rain.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-04-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,958
Posted By Patrol 65
My retractable steps cracked around 2 bolts near...

My retractable steps cracked around 2 bolts near the front of the steps. I drilled and attached a couple of shelving brackets around the mounting holes to reinforce the holes that the bolts are...
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