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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,434
Posted By Okie
I had the same problem several years...

I had the same problem several years ago.....after numerous new heads and both cummins and Allison techs checking out things,,,a old man at Spartan plant,,with a old fashioned olm meter discovered a...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-22-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,058
Posted By Okie
Did you remove and reinstall what they call the...

Did you remove and reinstall what they call the wart when you replaced the tv....its inside the old tv and attached to the speakers ....with outlets that you plug into...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,927
Posted By Okie
This has happened on our coach....after a few...

This has happened on our coach....after a few incidents I called HWH and told them what was happening,,,,I would bring up the jack and the alarm would quit,,,,but was told by the factory that after...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,357
Posted By Okie
My generator would cut off at 5/8 of a...

My generator would cut off at 5/8 of a tank.....turned out that the pick up tube in the fuel tank had not been installed....dealer had to drop the tank and correct the problem....now genny cuts off...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-17-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,133
Posted By Okie
My whole coach lowers about 3 inches when I dump...

My whole coach lowers about 3 inches when I dump the air in the bags.....also this allows for bout 3 inches less travel of the jacks to stabilize the coach....I have a Spartan chassis.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,663
Posted By Okie
My jack alarm used to go off after I retracted...

My jack alarm used to go off after I retracted the jacks,,,was told to just hit the store button and let the system cycle without cutting it off,,,it will cut off automatically when it has...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,578
Posted By Okie
I paid $11.00 each for 90 lb. air struts at a...

I paid $11.00 each for 90 lb. air struts at a NAPA store....the original were 60 lb struts.....the 90 lb ones work much better than the OEM.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-12-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,427
Posted By Okie
What does the flashing code indicate...

What does the flashing code indicate...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-03-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,015
Posted By Okie
I am using BF Goodrich,,,ST244 tires on my...

I am using BF Goodrich,,,ST244 tires on my unit....these are made by Michilin and cost less...been a good tire so far
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-17-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,279
Posted By Okie
The Groto is located in West Bend, Iowa...just...

The Groto is located in West Bend, Iowa...just west of Forrest City....well worth the trip there...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,180
Posted By Okie
Navy Flier,,,my rig has the dash air...

Navy Flier,,,my rig has the dash air exchanger,,turbo cooler and radiator all in that spot....two fans on outside to cool the air exchanger and one large one to cool the other two items.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-31-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,809
Posted By Okie
I have run crossfires on two units now....as far...

I have run crossfires on two units now....as far as air leaking from them,,,,there is a correct way and a wrong way to disconnect the hoses to the valve from the tires...if you do it backwards air...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-22-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,598
Posted By Okie
I got 15,,,but we have flocks of wild turkeys...

I got 15,,,but we have flocks of wild turkeys round our place, so that helps...LOL
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,262
Posted By Okie
Hit a very small rubber gator just east of...

Hit a very small rubber gator just east of Bossier City, La....the left rear duals picked it up,,,,and it hit the side radiator,,,punching two small holes in the top and breaking off one blade of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-28-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,949
Posted By Okie
Sorry,,,reminds me of the Flounder someone tried...

Sorry,,,reminds me of the Flounder someone tried to pass off on folks..I too will be looking at other companies products in the future..
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,904
Posted By Okie
I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage 40E...had...

I have a 2002 Ultimate Advantage 40E...had problems with oil sending unit and both Freightliner and Cummins tried to find the plug in for their computers...neither could,,,so both hooked on at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Okie
I just purchased two new blade assemblies to...

I just purchased two new blade assemblies to carry with me at Walmart...8.00 each..by Ansco...and the ones presently on the unit is the same....All I had to do was take the bolt out and insert the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,933
Posted By Okie
Ski,,,in the Horizon we had previously, with the...

Ski,,,in the Horizon we had previously, with the cat engine,,,,I experienced the same thing,,,took it to cat and they reprogrammed the engine with a laptop,,,never had the problem again...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-24-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,372
Posted By Okie
The bypass valve for winterizing our coach...

The bypass valve for winterizing our coach stopped working,,,so I installed a cut off valve in the line leading to the hot water heater,,,,this works and I can still use the automatic winterizing...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-16-2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,448
Posted By Okie
My 02 alarm also runs on a 9V battery and it...

My 02 alarm also runs on a 9V battery and it beeps when it is low...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-14-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,076
Posted By Okie
I just yesterday replaced my center brake...

I just yesterday replaced my center brake light,,,,went to local rv dealer and bought a brake light for a trailer,,,bout 5 dollars and installed it where the light is....works great,,uses a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By Okie
The HHR is by chevrolet,,,,designed much like the...

The HHR is by chevrolet,,,,designed much like the PT Cruiser by Chrysler, but slightly larger...It is programmed to replace the Malibu Maxx in the future at some time...2008 I believe.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-10-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,973
Posted By Okie
If you have a 50 Amp surge guard,,,you will just...

If you have a 50 Amp surge guard,,,you will just have to adapt it to the 30 amp plug with a dogleg....I use mine on 30 amp at several places and have had no trouble running different appliances...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,899
Posted By Okie
On our 02 UA,,,the toilet and the bathroom...

On our 02 UA,,,the toilet and the bathroom lavatory empty into the black tank,,,the shower, washer and kitchen sink empty into the gray tank.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Posted By Okie
Thanks to all of you for the good advice...I went...

Thanks to all of you for the good advice...I went out and used the KNOCK method on the switch and I now have 110 power in the coach...just hope it lasts awhile...again thanks for the help...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2007, 04:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Posted By Okie
I have heard there is a fuse in the inverter...

I have heard there is a fuse in the inverter also....If the KNOCK method doesnt work,,,does anyone know where the fuse is located and how to get to it...thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-05-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Posted By Okie
Does anyone know if the electrical transfer...

Does anyone know if the electrical transfer switch is mechanical or electronic on this unit...I have no 110 in coach and inverter, surge guard and cord all check out ok...so last in line is transfer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-05-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,910
Posted By Okie
Does anyone know if the electrical transfer...

Does anyone know if the electrical transfer switch is mechanical or electronic on this unit...I have no 110 in coach and inverter, surge guard and cord all check out ok...so last in line is transfer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2007, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By Okie
tderonne,,,our slide was not adjusted right...we...

tderonne,,,our slide was not adjusted right...we had trouble with it first day we owned the coach..our dealer had made the repairs and even though their techs had adjusted it several times,,,it was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,060
Posted By Okie
Our rear slide hoses started leaking and HWH...

Our rear slide hoses started leaking and HWH replaced them under warranty....The slides have a 3 year warranty on them from HWH...we contacted them and they told us where to take it for repair....to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-12-2006, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,638
Posted By Okie
Sometimes my fob quits working...so I just tap it...

Sometimes my fob quits working...so I just tap it against something and it will start working again....I have found that my battery moves slightly and loses contact....I tried putting something to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,981
Posted By Okie
Jim,,,I would like to do bout the same with the...

Jim,,,I would like to do bout the same with the tile in our coach....but have a question....did you have to put down any type of board , after you removed the carpet, to bond the tile to....I was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Posted By Okie
We have the Norcold Freezer/Fridge in our 2002...

We have the Norcold Freezer/Fridge in our 2002 Ultimate Advantage....only time we have water with it is when defrosting...then we have to use a towel to soak up the water in the bottom of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,955
Posted By Okie
We have a 2002 product of Winnebago....our main...

We have a 2002 product of Winnebago....our main slide in front started out and stopped on one end then the other went out all the way....this was due to defective hoses that had been installed on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-29-2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,923
Posted By Okie
Probably a loose wire,,,speedometers are now...

Probably a loose wire,,,speedometers are now electric and no cable...Mine stopped completely and was only a fuse....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-01-2006, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,124
Posted By Okie
I use the crossfires on my rear duals...I have...

I use the crossfires on my rear duals...I have the ones for 100 lbs of pressure....they will indicate if the duals are low or if they are high as far as pressure by different colors....you only have...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-26-2006, 05:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,869
Posted By Okie
John,,,if you are out sightseeing you might want...

John,,,if you are out sightseeing you might want to drive over to West Bend, Iowa to see the Grotto there....I am sure the folks there in FC can give you info on it...Then again,,,yall may have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,430
Posted By Okie
I have two marks on my awning pull rod...one for...

I have two marks on my awning pull rod...one for the front slide when extended and one for the rear slide when extended...if in doubt bout my distance I just use the appropriate mark to make sure I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,542
Posted By Okie
My engine door came off while traveling couple...

My engine door came off while traveling couple summers ago, while in Vermont....I always have a drill and bits with me, so I drilled thru the fiberglass after lining up with the metal of the hinge on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-19-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,172
Posted By Okie
I use the swimming pool noodles on my rear...

I use the swimming pool noodles on my rear slide...I let it hang down bout 2 inches further than the slide corner....you can make 4 covers out of one noodle....sure has saved my head a few times...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-19-2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By Okie
Do you have a electric awning...could be the wind...

Do you have a electric awning...could be the wind sensor...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-22-2006, 02:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,665
Posted By Okie
I get my service at C & E Truck in OKC,,,their...

I get my service at C & E Truck in OKC,,,their flat rate is $71.00 a hour ...dont think there is a different rate between Trucks and RVs...be sure to call and make appointment and check if they can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,665
Posted By Okie
Don,,,the cost was a little over $500.00...the...

Don,,,the cost was a little over $500.00...the most costly thing was the filters for the 3000mh transmission as both were changed and they come in a kit....also this includes having the automatic...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,665
Posted By Okie
We have the 2002 Ultimate Advantage,,,40E...just...

We have the 2002 Ultimate Advantage,,,40E...just had the fuel filter, oil filter, water filter , trans filters, and air dryer filter changed in Oklahoma City before coming to Florida....all was done...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,830
Posted By Okie
A quarter inserted in the same place will also...

A quarter inserted in the same place will also slow the fill rate if you are having fill problems...used this method on old horizon we had...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2005, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,594
Posted By Okie
I just had the coolant filter changed on my...

I just had the coolant filter changed on my engine,,,,the one they installed contained the chemicals etc necessary to keep the engine cylinders from pitting etc....my coolant filter is located just...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-23-2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,726
Posted By Okie
We had problems with the holders...

We had problems with the holders breaking...called winnies customer service and the person we talked to sent us several pairs of the new type....I have had no problems with the ones we installed the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-15-2005, 06:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,324
Posted By Okie
Thudman,,,On my setup,,,if the switch is on the...

Thudman,,,On my setup,,,if the switch is on the TV side,,,I have to have the electric switch on House Side,,,not engine side....regardless of where the switch on the dash is the radio will play over...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-26-2005, 01:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,477
Posted By Okie
Radarr,,,sorry to rain on your parade,,,but we...

Radarr,,,sorry to rain on your parade,,,but we were just at the factory with Tom-NC and others, and the factory repaired two major items on our coach at no charge, even though our coach has been out...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-31-2005, 05:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,392
Posted By Okie
We have a SeaLand toilet and it does this...

We have a SeaLand toilet and it does this sometimes....In our instruction bag of things,,we had a tool for cleaning the seal...Have done this twice over 3 years and no more problem once its...
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