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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By Bumps
Use super glue and clamps. /ken

Use super glue and clamps. /ken
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-31-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,381
Posted By Bumps
To be honest, I am not aware of all of the ecobee...

To be honest, I am not aware of all of the ecobee Si features. I control the thermostat from my cell phone (ecobee has an app that you download). \ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By Bumps
I didn't try to fix mine (I really wasn't that...

I didn't try to fix mine (I really wasn't that impressed with its performance). I replaced it with the Winegard RVW-395 Sensar IV White DTV/HD TV Antenna. It's an old-style crank-up type, but I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-30-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,381
Posted By Bumps
Alternate to OEM Thermostat

Maybe am a little late to the party, but I found a thermostat that works with the basement air that has no moving parts to fail. It is an Ecobee Si. Been installed for about five years now without...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,989
Posted By Bumps
Same Story Here...

We tried the bolt adjustments a couple of times and found no joy. We tried replacing the "triangles" by wedging ourselves under the motorhome. We could do only one. Like imnprsd, we ended up...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-28-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,440
Posted By Bumps
Always "on," never turn it off. Batteries charge...

Always "on," never turn it off. Batteries charge from solar and/or alternator.

\ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-04-2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,127
Posted By Bumps
X2. When we are in a 30amp situation, we use...

X2. When we are in a 30amp situation, we use propane for the water heater. When we need the microwave convection, we shut the AC off for a while.

\ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-16-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,642
Posted By Bumps
In our case, the roof-to-wall separation issue...

In our case, the roof-to-wall separation issue had more to do with old sealant giving up, than anything else. The fiberglass roof simply tucks down behind the rain-gutter assembly and is held in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-23-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,326
Posted By Bumps
Typically, I like a little sloshing in the...

Typically, I like a little sloshing in the gray-water tank. We are usually camped in one place for several weeks at a time, so to be sure that "stuff" is not building up on the inside walls of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,195
Posted By Bumps
Don't forget to keep the trickle-charger on the...

Don't forget to keep the trickle-charger on the chassis batteries (like Tom-NC in post #4 says). If your WBGO is wired like mine, the Dimensions unit will only charge the coach batteries.

\ken
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,168
Posted By Bumps
Sue: When we added solar, we converted the...

Sue:

When we added solar, we converted the house battery bank to 8 batteries -- far too many to squeeze into the existing battery tray. Instead of sacrificing a basement compartment to host the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,989
Posted By Bumps
jerboy: I think I have the same HWH mechanism...

jerboy: I think I have the same HWH mechanism that you do. I have noticed the last couple of times that we have retracted our largest slide that it appears to catch on something as it moves upward...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-23-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,540
Posted By Bumps
My experience with Winnebago is just the...

My experience with Winnebago is just the opposite: We've had no major problems in our four-year-old-to-us 2005 Winnebago (knock on wood), and every time I have needed Customer Service (cabinet latch...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-17-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,694
Posted By Bumps
lwasouth: That's a fantastic looking install. ...

lwasouth: That's a fantastic looking install. Sounds a lot like the dimensions we were dealing with on our swap out. We removed the front door to the MH and had one-eighth of an inch to spare. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-26-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By Bumps
Thanks guys. Did they announce the them for the...

Thanks guys. Did they announce the them for the 2016 GNR? \ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-26-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By Bumps
Thanks, Cooperhawk. We are [regrettably] part of...

Thanks, Cooperhawk. We are [regrettably] part of the reason that attendance was down compared to GNR2014. We will be back in 2016, for sure. Too bad about the rain and wind ... I hope the Iowa...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-26-2015, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By Bumps
So ... how was it this year? What were the...

So ... how was it this year? What were the highlights? ...lowlights? How 'bout a report for us guys that could not make it. Thanks! /ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By Bumps
Can't make it this year -- too much going on with...

Can't make it this year -- too much going on with down-sizing, selling the house, etal. Will definitely miss it, tho. \ken
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,749
Posted By Bumps
You might need to scootch on the ground...

You might need to scootch on the ground underneath the front cap in order to see/remove the pin/cable combo. \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
That's a good idea. Will give it try when I get...

That's a good idea. Will give it try when I get back to the MH. We have been in marathon mode the last couple of weeks trying to get the S&B emptied by the 20th. I feel like the guy spinning all...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-01-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,974
Posted By Bumps
Is it April Fools Day? C'mon now. \ken

Is it April Fools Day? C'mon now. \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
Here is a picture of the driving and fog light...

Here is a picture of the driving and fog light install I did; before and after. These lights are from Rigid Industries. Is also a very easy upgrade. \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2015, 07:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
tnteacherguy: Yes, we have been out a couple...

tnteacherguy: Yes, we have been out a couple times in full darkness.

The headlight upgrade: They are not as bright as I thought they would be (they look brighter during the daylight, for some...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-24-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,508
Posted By Bumps
Thanks, bobmac. You said it so much better than...

Thanks, bobmac. You said it so much better than I did. Ugh! \ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,508
Posted By Bumps
This is how the HWH system works on the 2005. ...

This is how the HWH system works on the 2005. Engine running (or not), once you push the button to deploy the jacks, the air bags will deflate. Our process for setting up camp will look like:
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,508
Posted By Bumps
two-niner: For the avoidance of confusion, our...

two-niner: For the avoidance of confusion, our owners manual indicates the HWH hydraulic pump is powered by the chassis battery. And chassis battery is charged by the alternator [and a small solar...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-20-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,508
Posted By Bumps
I have never seen any "official" advice about...

I have never seen any "official" advice about which slide to extend/retract first or last. We have always moved (in or out) the largest slide first, then the next largest, and so on. Our thinking...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,453
Posted By Bumps
Thanks, guys. I appreciate the pictures - now I...

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the pictures - now I know better what to expect. I like the Reflectix idea - I'll have to look for some of that. And I forgot about the cleaning agent, Charlie, so...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,453
Posted By Bumps
Possible Maintenance on Basement Air Ducting

For reasons that I would rather share while sitting around a warm campfire with a second beer in my hand, I now have the opportunity to inspect and/or do maintenance on the basement air conditioning...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-13-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,606
Posted By Bumps
I'm sure you are right. To be honest, I know the...

I'm sure you are right. To be honest, I know the switches by their location and function, not by their names; it has been a while since I read the actual words below the switches. It would be easy...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-13-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,606
Posted By Bumps
"Aux Battery" is usually a momentary switch...

"Aux Battery" is usually a momentary switch jumper between coach and chassis batteries, isn't it? I'll run out and check mine in the morning to confirm. The battery disconnect switch on my Vectra...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2015, 07:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,982
Posted By Bumps
Congrats on the new coach! You are going to have...

Congrats on the new coach! You are going to have a lot of fun with it! \ken
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-28-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,219
Posted By Bumps
X2. \ken

X2. \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-09-2015, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,368
Posted By Bumps
it's from a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. /ken

it's from a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. /ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,278
Posted By Bumps
Hitchin: I think the AD floorplan has two large...

Hitchin: I think the AD floorplan has two large slides in the front like our FD. The one behind the driver is (IMO) a bit heavy for the HWH system. Early on we learned to store our lighter stuff...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,448
Posted By Bumps
X2 on both of these. Our drop-down section is...

X2 on both of these. Our drop-down section is only 36", however. Lower piece zips on as needed; adds six more feet to the bottom of the shade. Have used it when breezy, but not when gusty.

\ken
Forum: Welcome Mat 04-10-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,642
Posted By Bumps
Welcome Aboard! \ken

Welcome Aboard! \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-29-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
LED Headlight Install - Post 3 of 3

The Winnebago headlight housings were easy to remove and work on. I accessed the "release levers" for the housings from the inside by pulling out the genny tray. I did all of the work standing at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-29-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
LED Headlight Install - Post 2 of 3

The three-piece assembly was very easy to install. The only mod that I had to do was the removal of the metal hood that capped the OEM bulb inside the headlight housing.

These three pictures all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-29-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
LED Headlight Install - Post 1 of 3

The weather was finally nice enough today to install the headlight kit. First picture is the box that the kit came in, and then a picture of the kit. What is unusual about LED headlights is that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-25-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Bumps
AZaficionado: Accessing the sink is easy, if I...

AZaficionado: Accessing the sink is easy, if I remember your floorplan. Don't think of the sink as only a stand-in-front sink. Think of it also as a stand-on-the-side-of-it-sink. When the slide...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Bumps
We are four years the owners of a 2005 40FD...

We are four years the owners of a 2005 40FD Vectra. It is four slides and has the 6sp Allison tranny, too, but has the ISL400 engine. We have had a number of repairs, but nothing major. Does not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
My LED headlight replacements came today -- wrong...

My LED headlight replacements came today -- wrong size. Now waiting for the right ones to make their way to me. Ugh! \ken
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,646
Posted By Bumps
I just ordered (yesterday) LED replacements for...

I just ordered (yesterday) LED replacements for my Vectra. Plug and play with resistor kit built in. No need to change switches or wiring, either. I'm anxious to try them ... shop says I will be...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-04-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,857
Posted By Bumps
Great news! Persistence pays off! \ken

Great news! Persistence pays off! \ken
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-01-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,857
Posted By Bumps
UltraMark: I looked and looked and was...

UltraMark: I looked and looked and was absolutely sure that mine was not there. After a lot of re-searching and finally [actually] giving up on it, I [accidentally] found it wrapped tightly in a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-26-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,471
Posted By Bumps
We are four year owners of a 'Previously...

We are four year owners of a 'Previously Adventured' 2005 Vectra. It has been a reliable and solid motorhome for us. We, too, were at GNR last year and were quite impressed with the factory and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,352
Posted By Bumps
I agree ... Same as on my 2005. \ken

I agree ... Same as on my 2005. \ken
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2015, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,773
Posted By Bumps
SCVJeff: Thanks a bunch for this. I have two of...

SCVJeff: Thanks a bunch for this. I have two of them broken to repair/replace in the Spring when the snow melts. I just ordered the kits from RB Machining so will be ready! Great post, THANKS! ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-14-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,054
Posted By Bumps
Rossi6998: Not sure which slide we are talking...

Rossi6998: Not sure which slide we are talking about, but curious, if when your front slide extends, about whether it drops down to make the floor inside the MH flat from wall-to-wall? I have a...
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