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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By jesilvas
Not all grills have regulators. Ones designed to...

Not all grills have regulators. Ones designed to use with an RV do not.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2015, 05:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,000
Posted By jesilvas
You can't use just any grille, it has to be a...

You can't use just any grille, it has to be a grille designed for use with the LP system. All RVs are like that.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,491
Posted By jesilvas
Are you rushing to get somewhere? In peak season,...

Are you rushing to get somewhere? In peak season, rushing to have work done never works out well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,233
Posted By jesilvas
Being fiberglass, a good fiberglass shop can...

Being fiberglass, a good fiberglass shop can repair and reseal it to original. I wouldn't replace it. Now, if it was a fabric, that's another story.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,968
Posted By jesilvas
You sure it didn't freeze?

You sure it didn't freeze?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,968
Posted By jesilvas
Usually the fittings are fine in all the repairs...

Usually the fittings are fine in all the repairs I see come in. It's bad crimps that are a problem, or water lines being left to freeze.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,571
Posted By jesilvas
If the valve is working like it should then it...

If the valve is working like it should then it stops filling when 80% full.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2014, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,571
Posted By jesilvas
Sometimes they stick and they are ok but it never...

Sometimes they stick and they are ok but it never hurts to replace.

Places with LP fittings can do it, or RV repair facilities could do it to. I know we keep those and can replace them.
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 03-04-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,627
Posted By jesilvas
You gotta remember, Carri-Lite was not a standard...

You gotta remember, Carri-Lite was not a standard unit.
But yes, do get to the back of the WH, you get into the storage bay.

I don't blame Winnebago for not paying for the change, but like you...
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 03-04-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,627
Posted By jesilvas
You bought a mass produced unit, you've seen...

You bought a mass produced unit, you've seen where they are put. It's never easy.
Have 2014 Coachmen Chaparrals and the WH bypass are behind the access panel in the cargo bay as well.
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 03-04-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,627
Posted By jesilvas
Obviously, you haven't seen the mass produced...

Obviously, you haven't seen the mass produced units of modern days. What you're talking about is common, and normal.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-19-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,510
Posted By jesilvas
Well, sounds like it's too full, water sloshes...

Well, sounds like it's too full, water sloshes and drains out. What are you wanting?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-12-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,242
Posted By jesilvas
Did you check the new fuse to see if it blew too?...

Did you check the new fuse to see if it blew too? What are you using to check fuses; test light or volt/ohm meter?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-02-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,465
Posted By jesilvas
The LP heat is your furnace, which is 12V powered...

The LP heat is your furnace, which is 12V powered and LP heated. It is controlled through the same t-stat as the A/C.

Your A/C may still have a heat function to it. Either through the use of a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-21-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,374
Posted By jesilvas
Furnace is the WHOLE unit. All components that...

Furnace is the WHOLE unit. All components that work together to create heat.
Blower can be the blower wheels (there are two), or the blower motor.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-20-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,374
Posted By jesilvas
What do you mean fan and furnace motors? There is...

What do you mean fan and furnace motors? There is only one motor on a furnace.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-18-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,561
Posted By jesilvas
Depends on the system underneath. You will have...

Depends on the system underneath. You will have to bring that end in by itself. Manually or electrically, just independent from the other end. Then possibly recalibrate the system.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-18-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,374
Posted By jesilvas
If it's a Suburban furnace, how are you guys...

If it's a Suburban furnace, how are you guys pulling your outside access panel?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-18-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,374
Posted By jesilvas
Yes, two blue wires . . . if the fuses are any...

Yes, two blue wires . . . if the fuses are any good.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-18-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,374
Posted By jesilvas
Unless you can check 12VDC systems then you...

Unless you can check 12VDC systems then you really can't do anything. They aren't hard to learn, if you want to.
It also wouldn't heart to learn the difference between "breakers" (commonly 120VAC)...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2014, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By jesilvas
A surbuban furnace with a mixer? That might be an...

A surbuban furnace with a mixer? That might be an Atwood water heater, but you have to remove an SF or NT Suburban furnace to work on it AND there are no adjustments on those.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By jesilvas
You have a Coleman furnace? Never seen one of...

You have a Coleman furnace? Never seen one of those.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,217
Posted By jesilvas
Very brave to add skylights. It can be done, but...

Very brave to add skylights. It can be done, but I wouldn't want to.
Much easier to pull more wires and add lights.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-03-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,348
Posted By jesilvas
It's possible, but I don't think it's fairly...

It's possible, but I don't think it's fairly common. I haven't had a lot of those anyway.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-02-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,348
Posted By jesilvas
Like I said, your choice. I'm on the other side...

Like I said, your choice. I'm on the other side of your situation, and it may seem that way, but you'd be surprised.

Anyway, depending on the slide system, the board can very well be that much....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-02-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,348
Posted By jesilvas
Sounds about right for a board. Sure you can...

Sounds about right for a board.
Sure you can get it online for cheaper, but that is driving small business OUT of business. So that's your choice.

A month? Not sure, may just be playing it safe,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
Posted By jesilvas
Do you have Coleman or Dometic?

Do you have Coleman or Dometic?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-29-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,116
Posted By jesilvas
It will sound like you air conditioner. Because...

It will sound like you air conditioner. Because it is.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-25-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,278
Posted By jesilvas
You will not see them under the coach. Do you...

You will not see them under the coach.
Do you know where the furnace is? Go directly to it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-25-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,278
Posted By jesilvas
Have you gone to the furnace itself and checked...

Have you gone to the furnace itself and checked the ducts coming off of it?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-15-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,809
Posted By jesilvas
So you have a short before the connector. Has...

So you have a short before the connector. Has anything been taken out and put back in, new screws, staples, nails, ANY work?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-12-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,809
Posted By jesilvas
When the new one is inserted and instantly...

When the new one is inserted and instantly blowing, is the t-stat set to OFF? I'm assuming it's a combo furnace/A/C t-stat?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,173
Posted By jesilvas
I would think you might have a wind sensor seeing...

I would think you might have a wind sensor seeing a bad temp. They are two thermisters; one heated, one not.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-27-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,911
Posted By jesilvas
A little air in all vents is a lot of air when...

A little air in all vents is a lot of air when combined.

Outside air is from the burner, and the exhaust from LP combustion is vented to the outside, that is code.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,613
Posted By jesilvas
If I was doing it, that's about an hour and a...

If I was doing it, that's about an hour and a half of labor.
Think, how long would it take you? About the same, if not more. Some Txfer switches are in HARD to reach spots, but aren't hard to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-08-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,894
Posted By jesilvas
Good diagram of differences in 12V and 6V...

Good diagram of differences in 12V and 6V batteries.
https://www.rvtechlibrary.com/images/batts2.gif
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-07-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,911
Posted By jesilvas
Just go outside, find the outside vents. Then go...

Just go outside, find the outside vents. Then go inside to the exact same place, and pull a cover off, it'll be there.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-07-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By jesilvas
I will also add and clarify, there is a pilot...

I will also add and clarify, there is a pilot flame and a burner flame. Pilot is small, does not heat the water, and is there as standby. The pilot will light the main burner when needed. Electronic...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-07-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,911
Posted By jesilvas
They usually aren't very strong. You can go to...

They usually aren't very strong. You can go to the furnace and make sure that all the ducts are on good and nothing is leaking air, but that's about it.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-07-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,759
Posted By jesilvas
Depends on what model you have. But most likely,...

Depends on what model you have. But most likely, you make sure the LP is on, bleed it out good on the range. At the WH, turn the knob to pilot and hold it down, light the pilot and release the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-07-2013, 09:58 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,613
Posted By jesilvas
Parallax is decent too. I wouldn't use WFCO...

Parallax is decent too. I wouldn't use WFCO though.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-07-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,613
Posted By jesilvas
Progressive Dynamics makes good products.

Progressive Dynamics makes good products.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-02-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,306
Posted By jesilvas
Ooooohhhhhhh I see now. I was thinking it was...

Ooooohhhhhhh I see now.
I was thinking it was going to be like that other Adventure with 1.5 baths.
That is pretty cool. So do you call that a 1.25 bath? hahaha
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-02-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,306
Posted By jesilvas
https://media.gowinnebago.com/models/floorplans/dis...

https://media.gowinnebago.com/models/floorplans/display/wb_51c32f79_j38q_14.jpg
I like it, but why two bathrooms? We had another Adventurer, similar to the 37F in for work, and there is only one bed,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,228
Posted By jesilvas
If you test at the relays for the EMS board, you...

If you test at the relays for the EMS board, you should have 120V on both contacts for the relays to receive and feed power. But I'm with you; bad board.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-27-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,228
Posted By jesilvas
Are you getting 120V on both incoming legs?

Are you getting 120V on both incoming legs?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-02-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,276
Posted By jesilvas
You converter/charger takes 120V from genset, and...

You converter/charger takes 120V from genset, and shore power, and turns it into 12V power.
The solar panels create 12V for the batteries.
The motor running can charge the batteries with 12V also....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,568
Posted By jesilvas
Torn about getting birds out? Get them out, find...

Torn about getting birds out? Get them out, find them a tree, and let nature go. Otherwise you drive, they get separated, and really won't live then.
Just might have to pull the furnace to get them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-27-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By jesilvas
Those are two separate issues. Tank sensors may...

Those are two separate issues. Tank sensors may just need to be cleaned, or your tanks are actually full.
When it shows 50A service, what are you plugged into with what cords or adapters?
What does...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-23-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,389
Posted By jesilvas
I don't see this getting heated or nasty at all,...

I don't see this getting heated or nasty at all, just honest.

Yes, I said ripples, but more people said danger, so I'd go with majority. I'm just going off what I see on my F350 LD truck.

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