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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,837
Posted By JB Texas
I get around 7.5 - 8.0 on my UA 40J...

I get around 7.5 - 8.0 on my UA 40J...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-18-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,875
Posted By JB Texas
Just watched a 2005 Beaver Santiam burn because...

Just watched a 2005 Beaver Santiam burn because of a propane fire in the Norcold 1201. The owner stated he heard the propane leak alarm go off and was trying to locate the source when he heard the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,308
Posted By JB Texas
John, Also take a close look at all the wiring...

John,
Also take a close look at all the wiring in the box where the start capacitors live. I had a couple of corroded wires/connectors. Replacing those cured my problems.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-16-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,492
Posted By JB Texas
LandHo, That is exactly what I've been looking...

LandHo,
That is exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2008, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,492
Posted By JB Texas
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> The TV also has fixed audio outputs, so I can connect it to the external...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,811
Posted By JB Texas
'02 UA 40J here. Similar problem with my A/C....

'02 UA 40J here. Similar problem with my A/C. With heat pumps working normally, when T-stat is satisfied the heat pumps shut down but fan keeps running. If I turn on/off bedroom light, hall lights,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-02-2007, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,163
Posted By JB Texas
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RanchoVectra:
Thanks, Tom, I think you have it right. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,652
Posted By JB Texas
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by B K:
Yea, it's kind of the dirty little secret that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,462
Posted By JB Texas
No, that his WIFE slamming his head against the...

No, that his WIFE slamming his head against the steering wheel.... https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2007, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,410
Posted By JB Texas
Listen for the "resonance" wah-wah sound....

Listen for the "resonance" wah-wah sound. Otherwise, the only other way I know of is to take the cover off the electrical connection box (to the left of the unit - you have to lift the grille cover)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,909
Posted By JB Texas
Yeah, me too, Okie. Still haven't found mine......

Yeah, me too, Okie. Still haven't found mine... https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,028
Posted By JB Texas
Common problem is corrosion in the wiring on the...

Common problem is corrosion in the wiring on the relays. Corrosion causes the wiring to overheat and separate. I just fixed the same problem by replacing 3 wires in the control board area. The relays...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,705
Posted By JB Texas
Just about every problem that shows up on this...

Just about every problem that shows up on this forum, my rig has to emulate. https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_mad.gif From leaky dump valves to no air conditioning. Wish you guys...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,133
Posted By JB Texas
If the outside air temp gets too low the heat...

If the outside air temp gets too low the heat pump is ineffective.

From my Owner's Manual:

"If the furnace must assist the heat pump three times in a row, the thermostat will shut down the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,802
Posted By JB Texas
I found this link to a Cummins document dated...

I found this link to a Cummins document dated August 3rd, 2005.
Cummins Document (https://www.blueridgediesel.com/CUMMINS%20TSB_082905%5B1%5D.pdf)
Although I've not seen any problem leaks so far, I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-13-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,823
Posted By JB Texas
David K, Although I don't have AGM's I do know...

David K,
Although I don't have AGM's I do know that there is a setting on the inverter control panel for AGM's. If memory serves, there are some dip switchs on the back of the panel. Your inverter...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,917
Posted By JB Texas
Okie, There is a 30 amp a/c circuit breaker on...

Okie,
There is a 30 amp a/c circuit breaker on the inverter that will pop sometimes. All the circuits on the electrical sub panel (outlets, microwave, etc) go thru that breaker. If you still have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-12-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,061
Posted By JB Texas
Paul, I just looked at mine in our UA 40J....

Paul,
I just looked at mine in our UA 40J. There are screws underneath in the wood panel and 4 screws with those wood plugs around the front. Mine is located in the corner on the left front...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-06-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,209
Posted By JB Texas
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0018.gif ...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0018.gif

OK, Chris, I've got this mental picture of how you were checking the rain sensor.... https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_eek.gif
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2006, 06:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,120
Posted By JB Texas
You might check to see if that outlet is supplied...

You might check to see if that outlet is supplied by the inverter.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,520
Posted By JB Texas
Check the "Load Share" setting on the Control...

Check the "Load Share" setting on the Control Panel. This sets the amount of AC current available to charge the batteries versus the amount being used on the inverter supplied outlets. If you have...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-02-2006, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,137
Posted By JB Texas
David, I have seen a post, (over a year ago)...

David,
I have seen a post, (over a year ago) that spelled out the requirements to do just that. I'll see what I can do to find it. The filter is located low on the passenger side of the engine and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-27-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,527
Posted By JB Texas
DonavonP, That is a picture of 2 Martin P5M's...

DonavonP,
That is a picture of 2 Martin P5M's in formation. They were based at Whidbey Island until the mid 60's.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-22-2006, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,046
Posted By JB Texas
John, Don't know if your 40J is set up like...

John,
Don't know if your 40J is set up like mine, but I have 2 furnaces. The one in the bedroom is controlled by a separate thermostat from the one up front. The front furnace is controlled by the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-22-2006, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,046
Posted By JB Texas
John, The whine you hear is probably the gas...

John,
The whine you hear is probably the gas furnace coming on. The heating system is smart enough to adjust for the reduced efficiency of the heat pump at lower temps and turns on the gas furnace...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,280
Posted By JB Texas
smlranger; That is EXACTLY what I was looking...

smlranger;
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thanks so much for the prompt reply. I pulled the inside latch cover off (I have the electric latches) and your description matches what I saw...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,280
Posted By JB Texas
I have several of the storage door locks broken...

I have several of the storage door locks broken on my '02 UA. The plastic pins that engage the bracket on either side of the door break back in the channel that they slide in. A real PITA to get the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,280
Posted By JB Texas
I have several of the storage door locks broken...

I have several of the storage door locks broken on my '02 UA. The plastic pins that engage the bracket on either side of the door break back in the channel that they slide in. A real PITA to get the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-29-2006, 05:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,399
Posted By JB Texas
My '02 Winnie UA has the Intellitec Bi...

My '02 Winnie UA has the Intellitec Bi Directional Relay charge controller. The particulars can be found HERE (https://www.intellitec.com/pdfs/BATTERY_web/bird.htm). It will sense the house battery...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2006, 07:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,711
Posted By JB Texas
I had to have some fuel pump work done on my '02...

I had to have some fuel pump work done on my '02 UA 40J at Cummins South in Chattanooga, TN. In order to gain access we had to move the matress to the front of the rig and remove the flat hinged...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2006, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,994
Posted By JB Texas
I'm not familiar with the newer Vectra units, but...

I'm not familiar with the newer Vectra units, but I understand that the Battery Isolator Relay is in the compartment at the front left (driver's) side. Look around in there for the Intellitec box. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,994
Posted By JB Texas
My '02 Ultimate Advantage has the Intellitec...

My '02 Ultimate Advantage has the Intellitec Bi-Directional Isolator Relay controller. This board prioritizes the charging by controlling the battery isolator relay. If the ignition is on the chassis...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-10-2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,192
Posted By JB Texas
I saw a ThinLite (florescent tubes) light that is...

I saw a ThinLite (florescent tubes) light that is supposed to be a direct replacement for the common 12V outdoor porchlight on most RVs. It was kinda pricey (around $67), but is reputed to put out...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-25-2005, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,674
Posted By JB Texas
If you've ever flown an an airplane, you'll know...

If you've ever flown an an airplane, you'll know that it's a thing called "P-Factor" that causes the pull to the left. It's a combination of engine torque and prop pulling more on one side. A little...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-21-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,850
Posted By JB Texas
Roadking, I think you were parked across the...

Roadking, I think you were parked across the street from us in Yuma the first week in December. I sent you a PM.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-26-2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,850
Posted By JB Texas
Couldn't disagree more with Radarr... We went...

Couldn't disagree more with Radarr... We went from an '03 Adventurer (38') to an '02 Ultimate Advantage primarily for the storage. Although we loved the Adventurer, as full timers I was out of room....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-29-2005, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,712
Posted By JB Texas
Chris is right. I got the Itasca version,...

Chris is right. I got the Itasca version, although I've only owned Winnebagos. Go figger...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,746
Posted By JB Texas
When you get on that 8.1 goin' down the highway,...

When you get on that 8.1 goin' down the highway, the straight tips really help to keep it centered in the lane....
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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-07-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,505
Posted By JB Texas
We started having the "NO CO" problem the first...

We started having the "NO CO" problem the first week out of the box. The circuit board was replaced 3 times under warranty and the problem continued. Norcold finally replaced the entire unit under...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2005, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,230
Posted By JB Texas
We had all of the blinds on our 38G restrung...

We had all of the blinds on our 38G restrung under warranty here in Yuma last year. The folks doing it replaced all the grommets. They said that the factory grommets were the wrong size and allowed...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-07-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,907
Posted By JB Texas
I had a similar experience in my old Southwind....

I had a similar experience in my old Southwind. Couldn't get hot water to kitchen, only lukewarm. The problem was I had left the outside shower hot and cold water turned on at the knobs and shut off...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,269
Posted By JB Texas
Don If I remember correctly, my cable...

Don
If I remember correctly, my cable connection used a filter at the input. I'm wondering if you could use the AUX output of your switchbox with the filter there and route that to a cable modem?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2004, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,872
Posted By JB Texas
Sounds like it may be binding. My dish will...

Sounds like it may be binding. My dish will rotate all the way. You might climb up on the roof and check to see that nothing is binding or hanging up.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,872
Posted By JB Texas
I also like the 38R, although the 38G has a...

I also like the 38R, although the 38G has a slightly better bedroom/bath layout, IMHO.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2004, 06:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,872
Posted By JB Texas
Bob, what I did was put an A-B switch in front of...

Bob, what I did was put an A-B switch in front of the main switch box to switch the park cable input between Cable and satellite receiver and another A-B switch in front of the satellite receiver to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2004, 12:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,872
Posted By JB Texas
Exactly what I did, Bob, except I added an A-B...

Exactly what I did, Bob, except I added an A-B switch on the input to the satellite receiver so I can switch the input without having to move the cable.

Not let's see, left switch on A, right...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,544
Posted By JB Texas
Had the same problem on our 38G when we picked it...

Had the same problem on our 38G when we picked it up. The dealer's techs worked on it three times but it would still get out of alignment. I wound up bending the bracket slightly and putting nylon...
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