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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,473
Posted By NASAGuy
Thudman-you are correct. I removed a total of...

Thudman-you are correct. I removed a total of about 14 grommets from the smaller blinds. I did not remove any grommets from the large blinds. I know removing some grommets totally may seem a radical...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,473
Posted By NASAGuy
Thudman- I just went out to the RV to retrieve my...

Thudman- I just went out to the RV to retrieve my blinds folder and found that I actually went up TWO sizes when restringing my blinds. The original string was the skinny 0.9 mm size. I opted to skip...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,473
Posted By NASAGuy
We bought replacement string from...

We bought replacement string from www.fixmyblinds.com (https://www.fixmyblinds.com). We bought string that was one size larger than the original string. As others have said deburring the holes should...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,915
Posted By NASAGuy
Take a look at www.fixmyblinds.com...

Take a look at www.fixmyblinds.com (https://www.fixmyblinds.com). They offer a complete line of restringing supplies with instructions. We bought string one size larger that the original.
NASAGuy in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-26-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,126
Posted By NASAGuy
We had the strings break on three blinds shortly...

We had the strings break on three blinds shortly after our Adventurer was only a year old. The grommets were in place but the holes that the grommets fit in had not been deburred and quickly frayed...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-22-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,137
Posted By NASAGuy
I had exactly the sameproblem. It was really...

I had exactly the sameproblem. It was really annoying to have the radio turn on in the middle of the night. As you suggested, a switch solved the problem.
NASAGuy in rainy Florida
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-17-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,622
Posted By NASAGuy
I have used the Brake Buddy for about four years...

I have used the Brake Buddy for about four years now and have been very satisfied with it. It is relatively inexpensive,is easily installed, and can be transferred to other vehicles. Follow the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,892
Posted By NASAGuy
From what I understand from reading another RV...

From what I understand from reading another RV Forum a while back most of the batteries labeled deep cycle are really "modified or hybrid" deep cycle batteries. The Interstates, the Wal Mart the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-08-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,647
Posted By NASAGuy
I had this problem just a few months ago and...

I had this problem just a few months ago and submitted a post on this topic. I saved my old spark plugs and wires. Two spark plugs were somewhat fouled. All 8 spark plug wires had no visible flaws...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-08-2006, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,079
Posted By NASAGuy
Thanks to all for the ideas. Jim- I am surprised...

Thanks to all for the ideas. Jim- I am surprised that you had to have these hoses replaced twice in just a few years. Do you think this was due to plain bad luck or bad HWH hoses? Also, does the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,079
Posted By NASAGuy
Yesterday the retract hose on our 2003 Winnebago...

Yesterday the retract hose on our 2003 Winnebago Adventurer apparently split. The slide will go out but will not retract. Hitting the rear slide retract button was big mistake. The red fluid gushed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,079
Posted By NASAGuy
Yesterday the retract hose on our 2003 Winnebago...

Yesterday the retract hose on our 2003 Winnebago Adventurer apparently split. The slide will go out but will not retract. Hitting the rear slide retract button was big mistake. The red fluid gushed...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-27-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,560
Posted By NASAGuy
We too have wireless thermometers in both the...

We too have wireless thermometers in both the freezer and food compartments. Some types have greater ranges than others but all will transmit up to the dash area so we can keep an eye on things as we...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,043
Posted By NASAGuy
OK Jim_L - You get the prize for the most unusual...

OK Jim_L - You get the prize for the most unusual squeak fix. Who would have guessed the internal components of the TV were bouncing around. Good job!
It seem obvious that the various Winnebago...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,043
Posted By NASAGuy
We had the same problem with our 2003 Adventurer....

We had the same problem with our 2003 Adventurer. I finally got smart enough to remove the plastic molding that surrounds the front of the TV and found that the metal strap that clamps the TV down...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2006, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,068
Posted By NASAGuy
Look for fuses near the pump and inspect them for...

Look for fuses near the pump and inspect them for corrosion. In my case there were two 20 amp fuses and one 40 amp fuse. All three fuses were corroded from moisture entering the fuse holder. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2006, 08:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,684
Posted By NASAGuy
I forgot to mention I also use the Roadmaster...

I forgot to mention I also use the Roadmaster Guardian Rock Guard,a vinyl windshield cover, and vinyl covers for the CRV outside mirrors. My spouse made the vinyl covers.
Over the years I have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,684
Posted By NASAGuy
I installed a Rock Solid on our current...

I installed a Rock Solid on our current Adventurer exactly as Ed/Full Time suggested. I am also an advocate of solid mounting a Rock Solid in order to minimize wind lift. A fellow camper showed me a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By NASAGuy
I went thru a lot of agony in dealing with Lazy...

I went thru a lot of agony in dealing with Lazy Days on this one and was told about three different stories on what they did to solve the problem. To the best of my knowledge the original cutoff was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By NASAGuy
On our Adventurer the power switch is located on...

On our Adventurer the power switch is located on the forward side towards the rear of the H/W heater. Last summer the power switch failed and really stunk up the RV. It was necessary to remove the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-06-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,542
Posted By NASAGuy
We had a similar problem when we first bought our...

We had a similar problem when we first bought our Adventurer. In our case we would arrive at a campground only to find the H/W heater would not work on electric. It turned out that the water would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2006, 03:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,461
Posted By NASAGuy
I also had several thermal cutoff failures soon...

I also had several thermal cutoff failures soon after bought our 2003 Adventurer. Atwood told me about the bumper kit but suggested an even simpler modification. That was to bend the two lower hinges...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2006, 03:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,466
Posted By NASAGuy
Take a look at www.fixmyblinds.com...

Take a look at www.fixmyblinds.com (https://www.fixmyblinds.com). This company provides re-stringing materials and diagrams for RVs. We have re-strung three blinds in out 2003 Adventurer. Part of the...
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