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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-27-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,835
Posted By Paul T
I can’t find my original post at the moment but...

I can’t find my original post at the moment but try a search as I was able to clear up failed buttons quite easily by removing and reattaching the bezel of the radio to the main body after removing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,124
Posted By Paul T
DAN L – The configuration, (Blue line Ts to...

DAN L – The configuration, (Blue line Ts to another Blue and Green,) underneath the dash about 10 inches from the actuator switch as you describe is exactly the same as mine. In trouble shooting I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,124
Posted By Paul T
Switch was NOT the fix, just a vacuum leak

I had previously posted, (erroneously), that replacing the swich fixed my problem.
I learned later that it had not but only posted that info on the Workhorse forum. See posting and picture of the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-04-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,637
Posted By Paul T
Third water pump switch??

Has anyone wired in a third water pump switch in their bathroom. Like many Winnies I have the master water pump switch and light on the One Place panel and a second in the Water/Dump bay which...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,135
Posted By Paul T
Looks like this

I took this picture by NAPA to find out they were out of stock then ran into a RV Store and asked their parts department if they had one and they did. My symptoms were the same as described here Dean.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-09-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,971
Posted By Paul T
Isn't that the "list price" on NADA and only...

Isn't that the "list price" on NADA and only providing a high/low? If not please pass along the link you are using to get "invoice".
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-02-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,765
Posted By Paul T
Rejuvenate headlight lens?

Need to rejuvenate one of my head light lens or replace it. Has anyone done the job? If so can you share any tips and tricks?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-27-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,958
Posted By Paul T
Touch up paint?

Trying to match the touch up paint that came with my coach long long ago.
It’s a 06 Vermilion paint scheme (Full Body Paint) with a number on one of the small bottles of 64139, (which I think is the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-24-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,787
Posted By Paul T
After 5 years my 5.5 started shutting down after...

After 5 years my 5.5 started shutting down after AC was turned off.
Stopped by the Onan shop in Ocala, FL and after a ¼ inch turn of the idle setting my problem was fixed at no charge. Seems it was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,124
Posted By Paul T
Good description of a thorough trouble shooting...

Good description of a thorough trouble shooting technique Hikerdogs.
It describes pretty much to what I went through before changing out the control switch.
If I’m not mistaken I think...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,124
Posted By Paul T
New control switch installed and Max AC selection...

New control switch installed and Max AC selection is now working properly. Pictures of switch and connections posted on the Workhorse Chassis forum at...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By Paul T
When you attempt to extend the jacks, do you hear...

When you attempt to extend the jacks, do you hear the pump running? If not, suspect electrical problem. If so, it's probably a hydralic problem. I've found that a dealer or shop calling HWH has a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,557
Posted By Paul T
Parking Brake set?

Parking Brake set?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-25-2011, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,037
Posted By Paul T
Send me a cc of that good stuff! Nice work and...

Send me a cc of that good stuff!
Nice work and thx for sharing,
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,124
Posted By Paul T
Identical problem as described on another post...

Identical problem as described on another post and intend to order a new control module switch in an attempt to correct it. Just completed 7400 mile trip without a proper place to have parts sent....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-21-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By Paul T
Well now I have a SUREflow 2.4 hooked up and...

Well now I have a SUREflow 2.4 hooked up and sometime in the future will have the 5.7 back in there. The 2.4 costs close to the same as a rebuild kit for my original pump, (which I haven't found a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-20-2011, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By Paul T
Bad Pressure Reducer Valve and intermittant...

Bad Pressure Reducer Valve and intermittant ShureFlow pump so problem solved.
I tap on the pump and it tries to sputter.
Removing ithe Pressure Recuction valve provided water to fill tank but the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-20-2011, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By Paul T
No water, internal or city?

Thought I was having a water pump problem as it did not turn on immediately under demand as it usually does. I’d turn the pump switch off, wait a few moments, and immediately after turning it back...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-16-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Paul T
Where can I get my iRV2 Plaque? Best forum I've...

Where can I get my iRV2 Plaque?
Best forum I've been associated with saving me a lot of frustration, time, and money!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By Paul T
Had a similar problem years ago and I think it...

Had a similar problem years ago and I think it came down to one of the ground fault detectors on one of the outlets. As I recall, I thought I needed a replacement but instead, had to have power...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Paul T
Rkh --If the access panel door to your dump...

Rkh --If the access panel door to your dump valves is open the light you may see might just be daylight streaming into your black tank. With the door to the dump valves closed I don't think you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2011, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Paul T
FIRE UP reminded me of when I had exactly the...

FIRE UP reminded me of when I had exactly the same problem but because my batteries are not close to the bedroom I didn't mention it. I thought I had a dead animal someplace at the time but it was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,109
Posted By Paul T
Mine has pulled away a bit in the corner and I...

Mine has pulled away a bit in the corner and I can't for the life of figure out how to get some glue back behind the area that needs it. So now after 3 years of studying the problem I might get...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,429
Posted By Paul T
Rkh Don’t know the arrangement of your coach...

Rkh
Don’t know the arrangement of your coach but assume the potty to black tank plumbing is the same on all Winnies. There is a good size rubber grommet that surrounds the pipe leading south from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2011, 06:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,149
Posted By Paul T
NOT urban legend; spelled out numerous times by...

NOT urban legend; spelled out numerous times by HWH with tutorials to explain why and under what circumstances. Check out their web site for your specific system.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-23-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,122
Posted By Paul T
So with a new diesel coach, every time you fill...

So with a new diesel coach, every time you fill up, you have to add and additive of some type???????????? Sounds messy
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,897
Posted By Paul T
Strongly concur with getting HWH support involved...

Strongly concur with getting HWH support involved however when I tried I was told I should have a call back in 1 to 3 days. I never did get a call back and this was two weeks ago. Also tried their...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-22-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,122
Posted By Paul T
Diesel, old vs. new

In evaluating the wisdom of upgrading to diesel power I’ve heard the older diesels have an advantage over newly certified due to EPA requirements or something or other. Please point me to a thread...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,897
Posted By Paul T
See this for typical HWH solinoid position on...

See this for typical HWH solinoid position on manifold for Jacks, (top), slides, (bottom front and back).
https://www.hwh.com/mp648490.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,897
Posted By Paul T
It’s a bummer that slide won’t come in and you...

It’s a bummer that slide won’t come in and you are wise not to force it. The last time I had to manually get my slide in I found that on the first try I might not have backed out the nut releasing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-19-2011, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,609
Posted By Paul T
Great install job! Coincidently I just got back...

Great install job! Coincidently I just got back from Sam's Club where I was measuring TV's for potential use to replace my mid mounted Sony. I was thinking I might try cheap and use it for the guest...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,897
Posted By Paul T
I’ve had to manually retract my huge front slide...

I’ve had to manually retract my huge front slide twice and caution you to check the HWH web site and troubleshooting procedure before getting too aggressive with try this and try that. It’s a very...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-19-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,760
Posted By Paul T
Tire inspection or sales opportunity?

So I take my rig to a reputable Michelin tire shop and ask to have my tires inspected. What do they inspect?
My tires were manufactured in 2005 so I’m in the 6th year. I have no sidewall cracking...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-12-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By Paul T
Beabop - How old and how many miles did you have...

Beabop - How old and how many miles did you have on your front XRV tires when you replaced them?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By Paul T
I don’t know if this message will even post to an...

I don’t know if this message will even post to an older link but wanted to see if Doug is still Full Timing and will send him a private message.
Just blew one of the hydraulic lines to my slides two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,384
Posted By Paul T
Hey, I like the plastic bag idea and will check...

Hey, I like the plastic bag idea and will check it out today. The response going back to normal from max cold, (just about instantaneous), is much too fast for ice to melt and the cooling too good...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,384
Posted By Paul T
Low air flow on MAX Cold vs. Normal A/C

About 90 seconds after I move the AC switch to MAX Cold from Normal AC I experience a decrease in airflow from the system vents.
Has anyone out there had or fixed the same problem?
I assume the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,076
Posted By Paul T
The HWH trouble shooting guides lead me to one of...

The HWH trouble shooting guides lead me to one of two options, either the pump pressure was low or the shuttle valve had failed. Either one can take out all hydraulic functions, (jacks and slides). ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,076
Posted By Paul T
Shuttle valve was my problem. Motor would run...

Shuttle valve was my problem. Motor would run but it was not under a load. Happened when bedroom slide was half way being extended. Examination of old shuttle valve indicated internal failure. ...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-05-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,788
Posted By Paul T
David K And which Big Box store did you see the...

David K
And which Big Box store did you see the valve David.
I looked for a valve at H.D. and that particular store did not have a substitute for the old one I had in my hand.
So, I went by an RV...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-01-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,945
Posted By Paul T
They actually ask you the customer how to improve...

They actually ask you the customer how to improve their website which is not often done. I've been satisfied completely with their service having just placed another order today.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-25-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Paul T
Got it fixed – The problem valve was in the hot...

Got it fixed – The problem valve was in the hot out line and in my rig it was screwed right into the back of the water heater towards the top. I’m not a real big guy which is good in that access to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-24-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Paul T
Thanks for the help. Spotted the one, (brass on...

Thanks for the help. Spotted the one, (brass on mine), on lower cold supply but didn't attempt removal without spare in hand. It's in really close quarters and doesn't look fun to replace and make...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,067
Posted By Paul T
Check that your batteries aren't boiling. Mine...

Check that your batteries aren't boiling. Mine were about to melt as I searched elsewhere for that terrible rotten egg smell!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-22-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Paul T
How does one access the check valves please?

How does one access the check valves please?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-29-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,020
Posted By Paul T
Mine runs fine, better than when stationary, on...

Mine runs fine, better than when stationary, on gas while on the road for hours and hours. Back in 2006 I did have the unit serviced under warrantee and a modified stack vent was fabricated and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-05-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,620
Posted By Paul T
Check RV Systems & Appliances Forum on iRV2

If you are guilty of only checking this forum, (like me), you may have missed the significantly expanded Norcold recall. It’s well documented on the RV Systems forum here-in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By Paul T
Doug - Are the steel lines from HWH you refer to...

Doug - Are the steel lines from HWH you refer to being provided as a courtesy or are you paying for them? If they are different from the original equipment a lot of us would be very interested in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,026
Posted By Paul T
If you go to the HWH website they have numerous...

If you go to the HWH website they have numerous tutorials and educational information you may find interesting. Conceptually, the hoses are always under pressure. I found the info on their site...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,385
Posted By Paul T
Which is the weakest link in the manual retract...

Which is the weakest link in the manual retract mechanism, the bolts or the threaded rod?

I’ve sheared one or the other on my driver’s side forward slide but can’t figure out how to gain access...
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