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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,054
Posted By TXiceman
I do not understand all of the poor cooling...

I do not understand all of the poor cooling issues of late. Our RV in the signature has two 15kbtuh heat pumps and we can maintain 76 degF in the unit in 102 degree weather in full sun.

I have...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-21-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Posted By TXiceman
Just have to carry the fresh water supply to use...

Just have to carry the fresh water supply to use the washer and have the grey water capacity.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-16-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,343
Posted By TXiceman
Sounds like Winnebago is still using the same...

Sounds like Winnebago is still using the same sorry drawer slides and rear mounts they had in 1999. I had several replaced under warranty and after that replaced them on my own. Picked up a better...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-13-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,378
Posted By TXiceman
Personally, I would not drive with ear phones or...

Personally, I would not drive with ear phones or ear buds. I want to be able to hear traffic noises such as horns or emergency vehicles.

As an alternate solution, look for some of the noise...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 04-17-2014, 08:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,654
Posted By TXiceman
We had a 31' Minnie Winnie with no slide and we...

We had a 31' Minnie Winnie with no slide and we had to watch the weight. The larger class C's have limited CCC. If you are interested in that particular unit, I'd have the dealer take to the scales...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-05-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,230
Posted By TXiceman
Most warranties are extended only to the first...

Most warranties are extended only to the first owner and does not pass through to subsequent owners.

Ken
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-02-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,045
Posted By TXiceman
I have whole house sediment filter and a carbon...

I have whole house sediment filter and a carbon filter in the hose to the unit and filter all of the water into the unit. Anytime we have to fill the water tank, I run all of the water through the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-27-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 53,012
Posted By TXiceman
Where is your fresh water tank located...behind...

Where is your fresh water tank located...behind the rear axle? If so run with no more than 1/4 tank full and fill near your destination.

Next thing is to weigh the rig (fully loaded fro travel)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,370
Posted By TXiceman
Pure propane goes to atmospheric pressure (0...

Pure propane goes to atmospheric pressure (0 psig) at -40 degF. I doubt if it is that cold. If there is some moisture or oil in the regulator, it can freeze in the regulator.

If you can light...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-21-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,318
Posted By TXiceman
Be sure it has the lead free designation for the...

Be sure it has the lead free designation for the water regulator for potable water use. Standard bronze has some lead in it.

Ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-21-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By TXiceman
If your coach has a separate input for satellite,...

If your coach has a separate input for satellite, it should be fine to connect the tailgater to the port in the utility bay. Otherwise you will need to install a satellite connection for the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-27-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,774
Posted By TXiceman
I got tired of the cheap check valve device that...

I got tired of the cheap check valve device that might or might no hold and installed a ball valve in the pump inlet from the tank. If we will be using the pump, I simply open the valve. Otherwise...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,446
Posted By TXiceman
Florida to Houston for the Christmas holidays...

Florida to Houston for the Christmas holidays should not present any issues with freezing. There maybe a slight freeze after the first week in December. But many times we would wind up running the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-15-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,638
Posted By TXiceman
Try calling Norcold for any sort of technical...

Try calling Norcold for any sort of technical support and see how far you get. They refer you to a local rep that can either be helpful or a total moron.

They have a line that sounds like some a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-15-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,638
Posted By TXiceman
They claim it is fixed. All Norcold did was to...

They claim it is fixed. All Norcold did was to add a patch. They have a safety shut down which shuts down the frig totally. But the over heating problem is still there.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,058
Posted By TXiceman
Who says the numbering system has to make any...

Who says the numbering system has to make any sense?

Our Cameo is a 37RSQ and it is 38' with 4 slides. What does RSQ stand for? It had a king bed, so the Q was not fro queen.

They could...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,637
Posted By TXiceman
I would suggest hanging a bag of chicken bones on...

I would suggest hanging a bag of chicken bones on the fan to see it that makes the spirits leave.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-13-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,872
Posted By TXiceman
Looks good. But you do need to look at some roof...

Looks good. But you do need to look at some roof sealant maintenance before it becomes a problem.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-11-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,791
Posted By TXiceman
When we found our current trailer, we had the...

When we found our current trailer, we had the dealer remove the fireplace as we wanted the storage area. We use a much smaller ceramic heater that cost a lot less. It puts out the same 1500 Watts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-11-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,391
Posted By TXiceman
The owners manual in my cameo has a list of all...

The owners manual in my cameo has a list of all of the light bulbs and location. Just use the light model in Google and you can find lots of bulb sources. One halogen bulb is about $7 at Home...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-02-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,875
Posted By TXiceman
A good surge protector is really cheap insurance....

A good surge protector is really cheap insurance. If is saves you one time from an improperly wired power connection, a surge, a lost ground, etc, for a cost of a few hundred $$$, it will save you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By TXiceman
You are going to get as much dispute on this...

You are going to get as much dispute on this issue as towing over weight.

The RV frigs are designed to run while in motion with the propane ON. we ahve been RVing since 1984 and ALWAYS let the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-29-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,601
Posted By TXiceman
Wow a No-Cold that is actually too cold. Mostly...

Wow a No-Cold that is actually too cold. Mostly with a No-Cold, they are too warm.

Ken
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-24-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,328
Posted By TXiceman
To buy one you agree on the price and write a...

To buy one you agree on the price and write a check.

From any dealer you should be able to settle on a price of around 70% of MSRP. If they are trying for highway robbery, go look elsewhere.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,764
Posted By TXiceman
RG-6 is a lower loss cable. You can probably get...

RG-6 is a lower loss cable. You can probably get by with a short run of RG-59. Check all of the coaxial cable connectors for tightness and the shield is firmly connected to the outside of the plug....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,685
Posted By TXiceman
I thought Winnebago was a bit more into quality...

I thought Winnebago was a bit more into quality rather than cheap. I guess the accounting wienies are winning there as well.

Ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,685
Posted By TXiceman
I am surprised that Winnebago is using the...

I am surprised that Winnebago is using the Lippert system.

Ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,541
Posted By TXiceman
Most folks have problems with the basement air...

Most folks have problems with the basement air and it is expensive to repair. The roof units work well, cheaper and do not take up storage room.

At one time Alpenlite use the basement units as...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 09-20-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By TXiceman
Welcome to the forum. Generally the cheap Camco...

Welcome to the forum. Generally the cheap Camco slip fit connections are small enough to fit through the hole.

Ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,351
Posted By TXiceman
Check Engine lights come on fro a reason. As...

Check Engine lights come on fro a reason. As soon as you get a Check light, you need to get the vehicle checked, even if the light goes out. There should be a code stored in the system computer. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By TXiceman
Getting down to 65 degF when it was set to 72...

Getting down to 65 degF when it was set to 72 degF. It would run down to 72 and shut off. I would expect there may be a problem with the 'stat and it does not seem you did anything that would...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-17-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,641
Posted By TXiceman
One big killer of flow is the little cheapo in...

One big killer of flow is the little cheapo in line water regulators. Get a larger whole-house regulator.

Ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,901
Posted By TXiceman
condensation on the out side is cause by high...

condensation on the out side is cause by high humidity and the air blowing inside the coach is getting the glass below the dewpoint of the out side air...this it condenses on the glass. You get the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-02-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By TXiceman
Not necessarily true. Some are that way and some...

Not necessarily true. Some are that way and some are not.

ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,073
Posted By TXiceman
But you still need to get it checked fro proper...

But you still need to get it checked fro proper SWR (standing wave ratio). Transmitting with a wrong SWR can kill the finals in the radio. You adjust the SWR by changing the length of the antenna....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,160
Posted By TXiceman
There may not be an apparent leak, but you may...

There may not be an apparent leak, but you may have a very small leak. You need to do the pressure test on the RV and soap bubble the slide.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-24-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,901
Posted By TXiceman
Used units are selling closer to LOW retail per...

Used units are selling closer to LOW retail per NADA prices..no options added on.

Low retail is closer to $128,000.

Depending on battery and tire condition, maybe less.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-10-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,143
Posted By TXiceman
Most of the service providers are contracted with...

Most of the service providers are contracted with BOTH Good Sam ERS and CoachNet. So you could get the same idiot from either one. I think the big difference would come from the agent on the phone....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-03-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,793
Posted By TXiceman
Low hours is the problem. If they are exercising...

Low hours is the problem. If they are exercising the generator properly and that is all, it should have at least 12 hours per year. I would expect to see about 110 hours as a minimum.

Ken
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-20-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,842
Posted By TXiceman
What is her reasoning that she no longer wants...

What is her reasoning that she no longer wants Michelin tires? Is it the cost. My opinion on tires (and brakes ) is that I want the best that I can afford. These are not areas to cut cost.

I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-23-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,234
Posted By TXiceman
The 460 is a good engine and like all engines, it...

The 460 is a good engine and like all engines, it does well with the proper maintenance. It does have a affinity to visit places that sell gasoline and during the visits it will require large...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By TXiceman
For roof top A/C units, my preference is Coleman...

For roof top A/C units, my preference is Coleman then Dometic. The Advent are cheap Chinese copies of the Dometics, complete with design flaws.

The reason the Advents cost less is they are built...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By TXiceman
Oh my gosh, that thing is so ugly:eek:, I don't...

Oh my gosh, that thing is so ugly:eek:, I don't see how you can enjoy it. But you can always loan it to me and I'll see that it get some use.:D
:thumb:

Ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By TXiceman
Check NADA Guides for a price. The market is low...

Check NADA Guides for a price. The market is low retail with no options added. Do not deal on an RV that you cannot physically see and inspect. Ask to the see the original title to prove...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-04-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By TXiceman
All depends on how warm you keep the RV, outside...

All depends on how warm you keep the RV, outside temperature and how good (and large) is your battery bank.


Ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,521
Posted By TXiceman
X2 on the above post. Ken

X2 on the above post.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,130
Posted By TXiceman
You can contact a moderator to change your screen...

You can contact a moderator to change your screen name and not loos any postings.

Ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,038
Posted By TXiceman
Pretty much ditto on above post. Also read the...

Pretty much ditto on above post. Also read the section on the transmission in the owners manual.

Ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-22-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,881
Posted By TXiceman
Winnebago has had the issue with the cheap...

Winnebago has had the issue with the cheap plastic drawer runner connectors since BEFORE 1999. We had one then and heard about the problems. It is amazing that they are still putting the same...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-18-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,866
Posted By TXiceman
Keep the same brand and size on an axle. So you...

Keep the same brand and size on an axle. So you can replace the fronts or the rears, but do not mix different tires on one axle...except in an emergency.

Ken
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