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Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 10-19-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,035
Posted By KIX
This coach has been used regularly. It has not...

This coach has been used regularly. It has not been left sitting. Completed 4 month tour of Western US in September. A few things I forgot to mention in the original post.
Oil and filter changed in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-18-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 928
Posted By KIX
Ultimate Advantage

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f270/winne-ultimate-adv-02-a-352809.html
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 10-18-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,035
Posted By KIX
Winne Ultimate Adv '02

Model USQ40J (40') Spartan Mountain Master GT chassis. 2 slides. Leather interior. Garage stored. Cummins ISC 350hp diesel. Allison 6 speed. 114K miles. Non-smokers. No kids. All appliances and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2018, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,738
Posted By KIX
Follow wiring from gen towards coach. You should...

Follow wiring from gen towards coach. You should find a plug usually within 6’. Unplug and spray with electronic cleaner. Reassemble. Should be the problem.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-10-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
Posted By KIX
I have had this problem on a 2002 Winne UA on a...

I have had this problem on a 2002 Winne UA on a Spartan chassis. I found the problem fix was the connections outside the tank on the sender. Mine was easy to get to YMMV
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-20-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 489
Posted By KIX
Hello Winnie

We have an '02 Ultimate Advantage 40J. I will be happy to help anyone with this particular model.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By KIX
IIRC it is a Merc. 1996 Mystique. Be sure you...

IIRC it is a Merc. 1996 Mystique. Be sure you don't get a Chinese knockoff.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-29-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,572
Posted By KIX
We've had our '02 UA for 10 years. It's been...

We've had our '02 UA for 10 years. It's been trouble free as far as box workmanship and chassis with one exception. The Reyco-Granning 12,000# IFS has had to have the ball joints replaced at about...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-01-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,133
Posted By KIX
Our's stays plugged in 24/7 too unless traveling....

Our's stays plugged in 24/7 too unless traveling. You may also want to investigate adding mineral oil to your wet cell batteries. It will eliminate corrosion. I have 10 six V wet cells and have had...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,292
Posted By KIX
Yes, it's safe.

Yes, it's safe.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-09-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,379
Posted By KIX
I'm going to bet you popped a breaker on the...

I'm going to bet you popped a breaker on the inverter/charger as I think most of the receptacles on your coach pass through it. The breakers on the inverter/charger are usually small (about 5/16"...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-29-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,578
Posted By KIX
If it's the adhesive as suggested you can...

If it's the adhesive as suggested you can re-adhere it using 3M 5200 or 3M 4000 for a quicker cure time. I ad to "reglue" mine about 6 years ago and used 5200......excellent results.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,892
Posted By KIX
The transfer switch will be located at the coach...

The transfer switch will be located at the coach end of the shore power cable. The box will also have input from the generator and a cable going to your circuit breaker distribution box. Mine is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,962
Posted By KIX
Don't forget to put in some holes or a fan to get...

Don't forget to put in some holes or a fan to get the het out of the "box".
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,450
Posted By KIX
Some things that may help your A/Cs ability to...

Some things that may help your A/Cs ability to cool the coach:
1. Use something to lessen sun intrusion on windshield. Reflectix, pull drapes, solar shade.
2. Window awnings or day shade on all...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,725
Posted By KIX
In my basement air experience 99% of any problems...

In my basement air experience 99% of any problems are electronic in nature. The electronics that are usually the culprit are available for service without removing the unit. Once outside compartment...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,730
Posted By KIX
From your description it sounds like the tstat is...

From your description it sounds like the tstat is the problem. On the Coleman-Mack tstat the slide switch that you can slide to select A/C, Electric heat or gas heat can get corroded internally. If...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,595
Posted By KIX
AS others have said there are two screws...

AS others have said there are two screws accessible from under the coach. They are towards the rear of the coach. Also, open the compartment door just forward of the A/C door and there are three...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-30-2015, 08:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,244
Posted By KIX
We have the exact same awning as your OTD awning....

We have the exact same awning as your OTD awning. We also had the exact same problem with it. In the process of troubleshooting the motor/control board the "gear box" failed. Parts were not found...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
Posted By KIX
I think you would have better success if you had...

I think you would have better success if you had an updated front cap installed.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By KIX
Some good advice here for you (above). I would...

Some good advice here for you (above). I would suggest you replace ALL of the capacitors. There are 5 in the electric box on the outdoor unit. 2 compress start caps (smaller on left side) 1 fan cap...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,971
Posted By KIX
Pitting of the steel is cause for concern. For...

Pitting of the steel is cause for concern. For an example........pitting the size of grains of salt are likely ok if there are a few. Pits the size of grains of rice could be problematic.

My...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-02-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,650
Posted By KIX
Did you test the receptacle you plugged into? ...

Did you test the receptacle you plugged into?
Do you have a surge guard that may have a time delay?
Do you have 120v using the generator?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,858
Posted By KIX
If you go online to the Airxcel website you can...

If you go online to the Airxcel website you can find a service manual for your heat pump. There are trouble shooting "trees" that will help you find the problem and define which part to change. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,383
Posted By KIX
Of course the initial changeover to 6v would be a...

Of course the initial changeover to 6v would be a one time cost. In my case the cost was only the cables. I modified the tray in my own shop and my labor rate is pretty cheap. I remember my cost to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,383
Posted By KIX
Here's a sales brochure for a 2002 Ultimate. The...

Here's a sales brochure for a 2002 Ultimate. The size of the house batteries is not available in the brochure.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,383
Posted By KIX
And Ray, how much would each of those 12v house...

And Ray, how much would each of those 12v house batteries cost to replace today?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,383
Posted By KIX
DepChief, We have four Trojan T 105 6v...

DepChief, We have four Trojan T 105 6v batteries mounted in the place of the OEM three 12v. They are on the slide out tray which was modified by cutting the tray into two pieces. Then added a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Posted By KIX
Suggest replacing the actuator in the door. ...

Suggest replacing the actuator in the door. They're inexpensive and easy to change out. If it's the same as when coach new that's likely your problem component.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,277
Posted By KIX
DonK.........The two 6v batteries you mention...

DonK.........The two 6v batteries you mention that weigh 62# each provide (rated) 410 Ah? Is this at 12v or are you just adding the two 6v rates together to get the 410Ah you state? If each 6v is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,663
Posted By KIX
We found this in a cornfield near Clear Lake. On...

We found this in a cornfield near Clear Lake. On private property but open to visit this memorial.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By KIX
Maybe you've heard of 3M 5200. It's used...

Maybe you've heard of 3M 5200. It's used extensively in marine applications requiring adhesion above and below the waterline. There's a quick set and a "standard" cure version. The standard cure...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-30-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,339
Posted By KIX
Karl, I see that you are in CA so perhaps...

Karl, I see that you are in CA so perhaps you may not know this. Lichtsinn is in Forest City, IA about 1 mile from the Winne factory. Google for phone # and speak with Dave in parts. He'll...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-27-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,344
Posted By KIX
YES, you need to remove the unit to clean the...

YES, you need to remove the unit to clean the inside of condenser coil and both sides of the evaporator coil. You can see one side of condenser coil from outside the coach. The coil that can affect...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-26-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,344
Posted By KIX
Look under compartment door for 2 screws and on...

Look under compartment door for 2 screws and on next comp door jamb area for 3 screws
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-26-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,344
Posted By KIX
What u see from outside is condenser cool. You...

What u see from outside is condenser cool. You must remove unit to clean EVAP coil
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-25-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,344
Posted By KIX
Your basement unit should drop the air temp by 20...

Your basement unit should drop the air temp by 20 degrees from the return air temp (not outside ambient temp). If your not seeing at least an 18 degree drop across the evap coil the coil could need...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,236
Posted By KIX
Take a look at changing the bearing out to...

Take a look at changing the bearing out to "lifetime" lubed bearings. I did that about three years ago and happy since then.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,665
Posted By KIX
Winnebago / Itasca used a lot of velcro. From the...

Winnebago / Itasca used a lot of velcro. From the inside of the coach looking out the window..........the vertical strips on left and right sides of lambrequin (window covering) are attached with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,291
Posted By KIX
POst #7 is good advice....

POst #7 is good advice....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-08-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,771
Posted By KIX
The pleated shades are mounted to the window...

The pleated shades are mounted to the window treatment through the shade header. With the shades down you may have to push a pleat toward the window glass to be able to see the screw. The shorter...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-29-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,198
Posted By KIX
The number you quote in your OP looks like a...

The number you quote in your OP looks like a Winnebago # and not a manufacturer number. Suggest you remove light and get the number off the back of it then Google the number. Worked for me. Good...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-29-2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,382
Posted By KIX
When using your inverter (or anytime) be aware of...

When using your inverter (or anytime) be aware of the SOC (state of charge) of your battery bank. It is harmful to the batteries to discharge below 50%. So when the SOC reaches 50% it's time to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-14-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By KIX
There should be a few feet extra cable. Pull some...

There should be a few feet extra cable. Pull some out of the roof and put a new cable end on. If you need to install a new cable then try to connect the new cable to the old one and as you pull the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,831
Posted By KIX
You may have a GFCI receptacle that has tripped. ...

You may have a GFCI receptacle that has tripped. Additional outlets are daisy chained and will be impacted by a tripped GFCI.
If you have an inverter a breaker on the inverter itself may have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-24-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,898
Posted By KIX
Your Winegard 18" dish is built for just one LNB....

Your Winegard 18" dish is built for just one LNB. However, the original LNB only had provisions for one coax connection. You can replace the LNB with one that has provisions for two coax...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,424
Posted By KIX
Broadsword, Google RV Comfort Systems....

Broadsword, Google RV Comfort Systems. Look around the site and you can find a service manual for your Coleman-Mack basement unit. The posts above are correct and you will find no...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,538
Posted By KIX
He probably has a OEM paper towel (folding kind)...

He probably has a OEM paper towel (folding kind) dispenser that uses them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-10-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,351
Posted By KIX
Scott, While you have the unit out you will...

Scott, While you have the unit out you will want to replace the outdoor blower wheel to the newer plastic one. The newer one makes it quieter at least on the outside of the coach.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,249
Posted By KIX
Perhaps Mobility RV in Hanlonton, IA. They have...

Perhaps Mobility RV in Hanlonton, IA. They have lots of older Winnebago stuff. Perhaps they'll have the tape for your discontinued cabinets. Have your Winnebago serial # ready when you call
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