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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-16-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,885
Posted By peter griffin
I just traded my suncruiser in an got $75,000.00...

I just traded my suncruiser in an got $75,000.00 and purchased a park model for almost full msrp. Very tough times.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-29-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,470
Posted By peter griffin
I use nu finish twice a year becasue it is easy. ...

I use nu finish twice a year becasue it is easy.
Works fine for me.


I am thinking of going to a detailer once a year to see if I can get a deep cleaning. The detailer wants $400.00
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-08-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,969
Posted By peter griffin
I grease the king pins when the front tires are...

I grease the king pins when the front tires are in the air. The pressure is off the wheels and that lets the grease go all the way in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,209
Posted By peter griffin
John you are correct. If you don't get all the...

John you are correct. If you don't get all the rust off it will come back. I used a walmart brand of rust stop/preventer and then primed and painted. The rust came back a year later but not as bad.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,394
Posted By peter griffin
Dirk, let us know how you make out. I couldn't...

Dirk, let us know how you make out. I couldn't figure out how to replace the glass. plus my unit (frame) was leaking. Good luck.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,037
Posted By peter griffin
John how much is a new unit and how much should...

John how much is a new unit and how much should one expect to pay for the labor?


Thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2008, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By peter griffin
hills rv in new hampshire maybe. Be prepared...

hills rv in new hampshire maybe. Be prepared for some rust repair.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,357
Posted By peter griffin
My hood bracket (stopper) fell off. I called...

My hood bracket (stopper) fell off. I called winnie and they said scrape off the old epoxy glue and grind the paint of the bracket and re epoxy. They also suggested to drill more holes in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2008, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
No. it was Mike from florida from IRV2.COM.

No. it was Mike from florida from IRV2.COM.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
Sorry for the delay. The windows adjacent the...

Sorry for the delay. The windows adjacent the drivers seat are held in with black butyl tape (4.99 - 8.00 a roll). I deceided to do the job myself because when I looked at the window I noticed that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,936
Posted By peter griffin
the leak on the dash in the center was my marker...

the leak on the dash in the center was my marker lights. It only happened while driving in the rain.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-30-2008, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
thanks for the info. I have the frame from the...

thanks for the info. I have the frame from the inside off. A just cant get the window out and I am afraid I will damage the fibergalss if I keep hitting it out. I also discover that the top...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2008, 04:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
WOW tha is high. Flagg Rv said it would take one...

WOW tha is high. Flagg Rv said it would take one to two hours tops at $95.00 an hour. I will let you know the end result.

Thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
Does anyone know how to remove the angled fixed...

Does anyone know how to remove the angled fixed window from atwood next to the drivers window and the windshield. I removed the frame (from the inside) but the sealant is really holding the window...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,185
Posted By peter griffin
Does anyone know how to remove the angled fixed...

Does anyone know how to remove the angled fixed window from atwood next to the drivers window and the windshield. I removed the frame (from the inside) but the sealant is really holding the window...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,423
Posted By peter griffin
I had a rattle but it was from the molding around...

I had a rattle but it was from the molding around the wheel (near ground and front drives side tire). The adhesive tape came loose. Bago put an aluminum support arm to hold the molding in place...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,394
Posted By peter griffin
atwood sent me the replacement glass under...

atwood sent me the replacement glass under warranty. What seals the glass to the rv? They did not provide a seal or any tpe of material such as silcone. Does anyone have any sugesstions on how...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-13-2008, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,065
Posted By peter griffin
I spend 2 or 3 days every year fighting the rust...

I spend 2 or 3 days every year fighting the rust at the bottom of the storage areas and any metal underneath. I paint on a rust preventative or stop and then just use rustoleum spray and brush paint...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,934
Posted By peter griffin
FYI Found out what the clicking noise was on the...

FYI Found out what the clicking noise was on the EC30.


Onan bulleting number 696 - If you have a KY or a HGJAB generator and you let the EC 30 sit in manual mode for 30 days without...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-17-2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,932
Posted By peter griffin
steve my problem was not up top it was at hood...

steve my problem was not up top it was at hood level on the side. When I was at winnebago I asked why some rvs had a screw in the corner where your problem is....they said to keep it down. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,932
Posted By peter griffin
can you show us a picture of the area and I can...

can you show us a picture of the area and I can offer suggestions..thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-13-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,293
Posted By peter griffin
thanks. I have decided to just put the...

thanks. I have decided to just put the eternabond on the front and rear cap and just inspect the weep holes.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-12-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,293
Posted By peter griffin
I am confused...I have read too many posts on...

I am confused...I have read too many posts on this subject...so if the caulking fails...does it leak because of a plugged weep hole or because of the caulk and build up of rain water?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,258
Posted By peter griffin
whatever they do don't let them try to just give...

whatever they do don't let them try to just give you new springs..

The dealer will try this first..
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-30-2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
I spoke with parallax today and they think they...

I spoke with parallax today and they think they have solved the problem and hopefully are sending me a unit to test.

So far customer service winnebago and parralax has been great...lets hope they...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-29-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,269
Posted By peter griffin
I had a similiar noise and it was the plastic...

I had a similiar noise and it was the plastic panel near the tire flapping in the wind. Winnebago applied additonal bracket and new double side tape and the noise went away. It took me forever to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-29-2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
Winnebgao is telling me that parralax has made a...

Winnebgao is telling me that parralax has made a modification on current production to resolve the EMS problem. I will let you know what it is when I find out.

Thanks for your posts
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
meter reads all batteries are good 1300..

meter reads all batteries are good 1300..
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,263
Posted By peter griffin
I will take the free warranty converter and keep...

I will take the free warranty converter and keep it as a back up or donote to another family members camper that does not have an ems.

I understand your frustrations..but bad ac noise has nothing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
I have the auto fill and check my batteries...

I have the auto fill and check my batteries monthly. Never had any problems charging...the converter justs messes up the ems panel with the ac noise.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,263
Posted By peter griffin
Pubtym I dont know if Progressive is better than...

Pubtym I dont know if Progressive is better than Parallax 7455T, but I do know that it reasonable to assume they are junk if..... (1)the company tells you they are having problems, (2) the winnebago...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2007, 02:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,263
Posted By peter griffin
Parallax admits over the phone that this...

Parallax admits over the phone that this converter model has problems. Replacing two in 8 months means it is a piece of junk...no opertator error. If it didn't mess up my ems panel and not put out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
the 7455 has two ports for the wires. These...

the 7455 has two ports for the wires. These other ones have four...is this a simple install? just leave two ports blank and just use two or do you need to run additional wires?
thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
I am going to try to see if parralax will send me...

I am going to try to see if parralax will send me a different model..the new 4400.. if it will work..But most likely I will get the replacement warranty 7455 then sell it or hold as a spare and get...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
Well, went out today to look inside the RV and...

Well, went out today to look inside the RV and discovered the EMS panel blinking again. flashing 70 and zero Checked the converter magnatek 7455 for ac voltage and got a .5 reading on 200v ac. So I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,786
Posted By peter griffin
Well, went out today to look inside the RV and...

Well, went out today to look inside the RV and discovered the EMS panel blinking again. flashing 70 and zero Checked the converter magnatek 7455 for ac voltage and got a .5 reading on 200v ac. So I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,041
Posted By peter griffin
is your rep mike m.? He was a good rep to...

is your rep mike m.?

He was a good rep to us.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-24-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,936
Posted By peter griffin
cdi does great work. They are fast because they...

cdi does great work. They are fast because they are set up right...I was very happy when i left.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-23-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,041
Posted By peter griffin
I would speak with your rep and the dealer. See...

I would speak with your rep and the dealer. See if you can get your items repaired (plus travel)and maybe give you some type of add on or extended warranty for your trouble. A lot of states lemon...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-22-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,360
Posted By peter griffin
Do not do the finance or final purchase...

Do not do the finance or final purchase agreement/paperwork or sign title until after you have inspected the rv. This practiced saved me a lot of $$$. After inspection I discovered ac problem,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2007, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By peter griffin
I would suggest the factory and make a vacation...

I would suggest the factory and make a vacation out of the trip....

Good luck
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-23-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,045
Posted By peter griffin
so if you remove the check valve and fill up your...

so if you remove the check valve and fill up your water tank with antifreeze and let it run through the entire system until you see pink...what does the removal cause of the check valve cause?

I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,514
Posted By peter griffin
I HAVE EXPERIENCED RUST ON THE STORAGE BAYS...

I HAVE EXPERIENCED RUST ON THE STORAGE BAYS (SUNCRUISER) BUT THAT IS FROM DRIVING IN THE WINTERS MONTHS. I DECIEDED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND SPRAY RUBBERIZED UNDERCOATING MYSELF.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-10-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,844
Posted By peter griffin
i would stay with the tape unless it leaks.. ...

i would stay with the tape unless it leaks..

great stuff.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-10-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By peter griffin
Yes it runs on shore power no problems..

Yes it runs on shore power no problems..
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-09-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By peter griffin
FYI my generator just needed to be run and broken...

FYI my generator just needed to be run and broken in...haven't run it in a while...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-07-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By peter griffin
i have the service manual for the gen set it is a...

i have the service manual for the gen set it is a rotor fault...but the a/c seems like it is the problem..2nd compressor
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-07-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By peter griffin
when i run the a/c and have the breaker for 2nd...

when i run the a/c and have the breaker for 2nd compressor on ....after 20 minutes or so the generator shuts off and reads fault 41...anyone have similar problems.

about 150 hours on it and 2...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-07-2007, 07:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,640
Posted By peter griffin
when i run the a/c and have the breaker for 2nd...

when i run the a/c and have the breaker for 2nd compressor on ....after 20 minutes or so the generator shuts off and reads fault 41...anyone have similar problems.

about 150 hours on it and 2...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-01-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,579
Posted By peter griffin
Dan sometimes the wiring in the motorhome is not...

Dan sometimes the wiring in the motorhome is not good for direct tv. I would go to a parking lot with a clear view...also just to let you know if you travel in the rv and want to watch monday night...
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