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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-29-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,926
Posted By RSteele
I have done 2 Winnebago Fiberglass roofs on dp’s,...

I have done 2 Winnebago Fiberglass roofs on dp’s, first was a 36’ Journey and then my current 39’ Vectra. I used 3m 4200uv and it has held up well for 5 years, it comes in white and black and can be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-04-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,548
Posted By RSteele
Here is the post from a couple weeks ago. The new...

Here is the post from a couple weeks ago. The new system Winnebago uses is made by precision circuits and is $155.
Winnebago owners, this is my second Winne DP that has had the boost/charging...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-04-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,548
Posted By RSteele
Replaced the Trombetta solenoid in my coach a...

Replaced the Trombetta solenoid in my coach a couple weeks ago and posted a rather lengthy description on how to do it and test it. The Trombetta solenoid with the silver contacts is $49 on Amazon....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-04-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,022
Posted By RSteele
Replace the batteries first thing. There is a...

Replace the batteries first thing. There is a switch on the inverter to set for what batteries you have, flooded vs. agm etc. and battery bank size in amp hours. It's in the manual. I switched my 3...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-17-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
They were mounted up. Thanks for the picture....

They were mounted up. Thanks for the picture. Maybe I just didn't bang on it hard enough or its really bad inside? The contacts just will not come out of it. I tossed it in the trash. If this new...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-16-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
I have a different type of solenoid. All the guts...

I have a different type of solenoid. All the guts come out the bottom. Housing is plastic. I'm thinking the top posts unscrew to drop the contact plate out the bottom.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-15-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
Fire up.... How are you getting the solenoid...

Fire up.... How are you getting the solenoid apart? I drilled the rivets out, desoldered the small contacts and removed the coil. It's pretty dark but it was still clicking when I removed it just...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,822
Posted By RSteele
I had upan 04 Journey up to 6 months ago. Great...

I had upan 04 Journey up to 6 months ago. Great coach never had any major problems. Check the roof seals where the roof meets the side. Often gets ignored and is a pain to get the old caulk out but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,954
Posted By RSteele
I just bought an 07 40 TD 6 months ago. Been...

I just bought an 07 40 TD 6 months ago. Been getting all the systems up to par. As far as basement A/C thus is the second Winne DP with basement ac I have owned. First thing I do is replace the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,233
Posted By RSteele
More food for thought. Not sure but maybe the...

More food for thought. Not sure but maybe the transmission talking to the motor? I believe they do communicate on the newer chassis. Gear to tall for hill? Maybe tranny caused the engine derate? In...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-14-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,835
Posted By RSteele
I had an ATS get stuck on the power cord side of...

I had an ATS get stuck on the power cord side of the switch. It was my fault, it was 110 out going through Las Vegas on the way back from lake Powell. I was running the basement A/C as well as the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-14-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
There is a small blade fuse on my battery...

There is a small blade fuse on my battery disconnect solenoid, does yours have this? Could be blown when changing solenoid. Voltmeter is you best friend. Maybe a dumb question, are the batteries...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
I was wondering if Winne ever made a change for...

I was wondering if Winne ever made a change for better reliability. I'll have to look into that, thank you for the info. Did you install one? I looked up the website. The battery isolater sounds...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
I was wondering if Winne ever made a change for...

I was wondering if Winne ever made a change for better reliability. I'll have to look into that. If it has the same connections that would be great. Thanks for that. Did you install one?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-12-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,374
Posted By RSteele
Boost/charging solenoid quit

Winnebago owners, this is my second Winne DP that has had the boost/charging solenoid stop working. Searching on the forum I noticed that this is a common problem so I'm posting to hopefully make...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-12-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,916
Posted By RSteele
Don't you love that? Screw plywood covered with...

Don't you love that? Screw plywood covered with carpet down and no way to get to the hatch under neath. My 04 journey had great access under the bed. This 07 Vectra though older than your has the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-17-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,413
Posted By RSteele
does your coach have a motor aid heater? I have...

does your coach have a motor aid heater? I have heard those do put out a lot of heat even when in the off position (fan off) because the hot water is still circulating through the heat exchanger. My...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-31-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,209
Posted By RSteele
Check the roof seals above the gutters. Not...

Check the roof seals above the gutters. Not really a Vectra but a Winnebago in general item, just did mine it was the same on the Journey I had previously. You can do the job yourself it's just time...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-31-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,317
Posted By RSteele
I prefer to dry camp and it's usually about 10...

I prefer to dry camp and it's usually about 10 days before I need to dump or refil water. Considering a RR they are pretty darn efficient these days. I have read a good RR does not use a whole lot...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,337
Posted By RSteele
I have owned 4 fiberglass Rv's over the last 20...

I have owned 4 fiberglass Rv's over the last 20 years. All have began to fade and chalk after a couple of years despite hours of buffing with one exception. I had a fifth wheel that I had sprayed...
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