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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-21-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,971
Posted By rnabors
I have my second Ultimate and have excellent...

I have my second Ultimate and have excellent experience with both the 01 Freedom,my first, and my current 04 Advantage. The unfortunate marketing decision of Winnebago to discontinue the Ultimate...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-09-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,829
Posted By rnabors
I had a 2001 Ultimate Freedom that we bought...

I had a 2001 Ultimate Freedom that we bought used. Loved it-- it had 1 large slide, Spartan chasis, Cummins ISC. The coach was a delight and was high quality.

We liked it so much that when we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-26-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,031
Posted By rnabors
Thanks John--I put the resistors in this...

Thanks John--I put the resistors in this afternoon that cbeierl suggested. The solenoid is a lot cooler but the resistors are hot---guess that is what they are supposed to do huh.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-26-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,031
Posted By rnabors
For a less experienced guy with electronics can...

For a less experienced guy with electronics can you explain how and where you place the resistors.
Thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-03-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,031
Posted By rnabors
Hello John. I had the same problem and the last...

Hello John. I had the same problem and the last time I replaced the Trombetta solenoid I mounted a 12v 3" computer cooling fan in front of the unit. Knock on wood I have not had any additional...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2008, 04:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,162
Posted By rnabors
This is our second Winnebago. Non of the...

This is our second Winnebago. Non of the Winnebago built things have ever given a proble--certainly nothing falling apart. We had a few annoyances with things made by suppliers such as central vacume...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,779
Posted By rnabors
I have an 04 Advantage and installed the Cummins...

I have an 04 Advantage and installed the Cummins Road Relay system which gives similar information as the Silver Leaf. I found the plug under the dash left of the steering column and it is gray. You...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,904
Posted By rnabors
On my 04 40E the kitchen sink, shower, and washer...

On my 04 40E the kitchen sink, shower, and washer empty in the grey. The toilet and bedroom sink go to the black. I was told that having the lavatory empty into the black tank is better in that it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,914
Posted By rnabors
When I had my problem the 30amp push breaker on...

When I had my problem the 30amp push breaker on the front of the inverter did not pop. There is another small glass fuse inside the inverter.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,914
Posted By rnabors
I watched the tech when he fixed mine. He removed...

I watched the tech when he fixed mine. He removed the cover on the Xantrex Freedom 2000 inverter and replaced a small glass fuse in the front area of the inverter.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-05-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,914
Posted By rnabors
I had that problem once with my 01...

I had that problem once with my 01 Ultimate---turned out it was a fuse inside the inverter---when that fuse blew I had no 110 in the coach even though I was showing 110 at the transfer switch.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2007, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By rnabors
Peter, Unless you have a (coleman mach true...

Peter,
Unless you have a (coleman mach true air) model #6535-344*. It will not have the green wire.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2007, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By rnabors
The enclosed are from my notes--- everything has...

The enclosed are from my notes--- everything has worked for me---if you try it I hope it works for you as well.
Ron

#1-Battery ground
#2-Stop Output, brown wire on Gen start switch
#3-Start...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By rnabors
As promised in another thread I checked on the...

As promised in another thread I checked on the thermostat I installed in my Ultimate Advantage to interface with the Onan EC30. The thermostat indeed has a wire to interface with an Auto Generator...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,222
Posted By rnabors
As promised in another thread I checked on the...

As promised in another thread I checked on the thermostat I installed in my Ultimate Advantage to interface with the Onan EC30. The thermostat indeed has a wire to interface with an Auto Generator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-12-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
I am currently out of town---when I get home I...

I am currently out of town---when I get home I will check my records and call the RVP tech that helped me out with my EC30 installation and get the low down on how to get the thermostat he sent me.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-11-2007, 05:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
Peter...I installed my EC30 in July 2005. At the...

Peter...I installed my EC30 in July 2005. At the time I called RVP and was able to get one of the new thermostats out of quality control--pre-production.
I was told that the new thermostats would...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2007, 05:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,146
Posted By rnabors
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I am very pleased with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,842
Posted By rnabors
Check with a Cummins/Onan dealer or go to...

Check with a Cummins/Onan dealer or go to funroads.com
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
Peter, I called RVP and they said I needed...

Peter,
I called RVP and they said I needed their new model thermostat that has the connecting wire for an Auto-start---I ordered the thermostat and did not have to jump any wires with the new...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2007, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
Peter If I remember right the wire on the new...

Peter
If I remember right the wire on the new thermostat that you connect the EC30 to is green.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-02-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
Harry, You will need to get a new thermostat...

Harry,
You will need to get a new thermostat from RVP. On the new ones they have added a wire for an Auto Gen Start connection.
It is great---the EC30 will start the generator on low battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,516
Posted By rnabors
My guess is that you have something else pulling...

My guess is that you have something else pulling the battery down besides the furnace such as an inverter, l2 volt fridge, lights etc.

The EC30 is programmable but I would be careful in letting...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,400
Posted By rnabors
I doubt it is the refer. as there is no water...

I doubt it is the refer. as there is no water that gets outside the unit.
That compartment is right behind the front tire--check to see if there are any bolts or screws from the awning control box...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2006, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,512
Posted By rnabors
My shift pad is back-lit when the parking or...

My shift pad is back-lit when the parking or driving lights are on.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-26-2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,844
Posted By rnabors
I got my RR4 a couple of years ago---they have...

I got my RR4 a couple of years ago---they have probably gone up since then. I ordered it from one of the Northern Ohio Cummins dealer which was much cheaper than others I spoke with.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-25-2006, 03:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,844
Posted By rnabors
The RR4 was about $850 you have to call around to...

The RR4 was about $850 you have to call around to various Cummins dealers as I found that price varied by $50-$150. You can buy a data link plug for the unit to make it plug and play or simply splice...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-24-2006, 09:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,844
Posted By rnabors
I installed the Cummins Road Relay 4. It is about...

I installed the Cummins Road Relay 4. It is about the same price as the Trip Tek but provides significantly more information and has more features. It can be mounted in the dash or stand alone.
I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,283
Posted By rnabors
Paul, I have looked at my Carefree arms a...

Paul,
I have looked at my Carefree arms a couple of times since your post and I still can not figure out how the cover comes off. Did you figure it out and get your awning fixed?
Sorry I couldn't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2006, 04:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,283
Posted By rnabors
Paul, I have never had mine off but I will go...

Paul,
I have never had mine off but I will go out this afternoon and see if I can figure out how to remove the cap---two heads are better than one!
I will let you know if I get a solution.
Ron
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-15-2006, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,368
Posted By rnabors
I have the Spartan chassis.

I have the Spartan chassis.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-14-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,368
Posted By rnabors
Ops---I was wrong in my response. On the way home...

Ops---I was wrong in my response. On the way home today I tried the Jake brake with the cruise on. Indeed the Jake will come on very very smoothly when going downhill helping maintain the cruise...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-14-2006, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,368
Posted By rnabors
Hello John, On mine the Jake is not...

Hello John,

On mine the Jake is not operative when the cruise is on. A tap of the brake or pushing the cruise cancel button will make the Jake brake operational.
Hope you are doing well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2006, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,146
Posted By rnabors
I read somewhere that there was a 2 minute delay...

I read somewhere that there was a 2 minute delay on the compressor. You might want to give Winnebago customer service a call to verify.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-23-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,860
Posted By rnabors
IFS is independent front suspension. ISL is a...

IFS is independent front suspension. ISL is a Cummins designator for an engine series. The Cummins engines most often seen in Motorhomes are,smallest to largest,-- ISB,ISC,ISL,ISM
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-22-2006, 04:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,860
Posted By rnabors
I had a 2001 Ultimate Freedom which had the...

I had a 2001 Ultimate Freedom which had the Cummins ISC engine and Spartan chassis. I currently have a 2004 Ultimate Advantage with the Cummins ISL and Spartan chassis.
I do not have experience...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-15-2006, 05:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By rnabors
The Maxxair model 800 does not restrict airflow...

The Maxxair model 800 does not restrict airflow like the others however it is more expensive. We have one on our bedroom fan for flow through ventilation while traveling and to keep the wind from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-14-2006, 04:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,829
Posted By rnabors
I am on my second Ultimate and have looked at...

I am on my second Ultimate and have looked at several others. I have never seen an Ultimate where the roof was not caulked. Something is wrong--either it was a serious factory oversight (unlikely...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-02-2006, 04:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,533
Posted By rnabors
On my Ultimate if the thermostat is set to...

On my Ultimate if the thermostat is set to electric heat and the outside temperature gets too low it will automatically start the propane furnace.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-26-2006, 03:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,213
Posted By rnabors
Storage for the Roadmaster Guardian is fairly...

Storage for the Roadmaster Guardian is fairly easy and can be done in one of three most common ways. 1. Roadmaster makes a bracket so the Guardian can be mounted to the hitch on the motorhome for...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-23-2006, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By rnabors
I tow a Liberty CRD and set the cruise on 62mph....

I tow a Liberty CRD and set the cruise on 62mph. According to my Road Relay I get between 7.5 and 8.6 depending on terrain.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-23-2006, 04:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,619
Posted By rnabors
I don't know what kind of Auto Start you have....

I don't know what kind of Auto Start you have. Mine is the Onan and if you have the system on "auto" it will start if the power goes out and stop when power is restored. If the control is on manual...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-12-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,213
Posted By rnabors
I have the Roadmaster Guardian and very pleased...

I have the Roadmaster Guardian and very pleased with it. I have towed a Wrangler and Liberty and never recieved the slightest damage to the front of the toad. It is also simple to put on and off if...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-03-2006, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,489
Posted By rnabors
Paul ...fulltimin' The engine heater switch is...

Paul ...fulltimin'
The engine heater switch is 120 volt which would use a different light and hook up than the 12 volt water heater switch that I described earlier.
Good luck..
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-02-2006, 05:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By rnabors
The 03, 04 Ultimate Freedoms had hydro hot and I...

The 03, 04 Ultimate Freedoms had hydro hot and I seriously looked at them. IMHO the Hydro hot systems requires more routine maintenance than you would expect, they are complex systems with more water...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2006, 04:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,489
Posted By rnabors
Paul ...fulltimin' It is easy to put an AC...

Paul ...fulltimin'
It is easy to put an AC water heater light on your Ultimate. You can get a light at Radio Shack, drill the appropriate size hole beside the switch, connect one lead to one of the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-29-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,199
Posted By rnabors
John, The Ultimate chassis is a Spartan....

John,
The Ultimate chassis is a Spartan. Winnebago cut out the middle section and modified it to become a semi monocoque chassis. By doing this they got the enormous storage in the Ultimate plus...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-26-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,846
Posted By rnabors
I am on my second Ultimate and find the storage...

I am on my second Ultimate and find the storage to be excellent--especially basement storage. The Ultimate is on a Spartan chassis which I like better than the Freightliner, in my research I found...
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