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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2018, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,365
Posted By azpete
jk, if you are still interested in the hwh active...

jk, if you are still interested in the hwh active air system, there is an excellent section on the hwh website that covers a lot of the questions. there are several other systems that do the same...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-24-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Posted By azpete
it can be replaced, but i have also welded them,...

it can be replaced, but i have also welded them, without a problem, its just a bolt.
the slide is misaligned. if it has lasted this long, i wouldnt worry about the alignment, which is difficult to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,780
Posted By azpete
dave has it right. always do the diagnostics....

dave has it right.
always do the diagnostics. get a service manual.if you need one, email me at [email protected] i will send one. its also available on www.hwh.com

look for the easy cheap fixes...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-11-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,885
Posted By azpete
ok, here is a correction. i am not retired. i...

ok, here is a correction. i am not retired. i still work full time for hwh corp.
i am not an engineer. i know a lot about hwh, and engineering, but i do not have a degree in engineering. i do have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
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Views: 3,413
Posted By azpete
I replaced the front springs with one recommended...

I replaced the front springs with one recommended for my 2003 chieftain. by Henderson spring..
I also had to replace the shocks to stop porpoising on bridges. Road master was also a great help in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,475
Posted By azpete
please call me at 602-549-3638. maybe i can help....

please call me at 602-549-3638. maybe i can help.
there arent any real good shops in flagstaff. that i know of. and yes camping world is backed up. they are good on most things. ive gotten them to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,959
Posted By azpete
maybe the jack isnt moving at all. just that the...

maybe the jack isnt moving at all. just that the other jack moves the coach in a way that lifts the coach high enough to raise the whole chassis.
its unusual to have that rigid a chassis, but ive...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,846
Posted By azpete
jim, the spring design was changed because of a...

jim, the spring design was changed because of a seal change made on line in 2002 thru 2003. in that time period, on the older jacks, the square bottom springs worked as designed, except on larger...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-04-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,598
Posted By azpete
any time you have to apply more than minimal...

any time you have to apply more than minimal force to get a cylinder to retract, the cylinder had to be replaced or rebuilt. if you can push it up by hand, springs will help. but in your case, thats...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,959
Posted By azpete
what leveling system do you have? like larry...

what leveling system do you have?
like larry says, there has to be either wires or hoses crossed. download a service manual for your system, and use it to help diagnose the problem.
whether its a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,846
Posted By azpete
he should look horrified. he didnt know that hwh...

he should look horrified. he didnt know that hwh only recommends using wd40 for cleaning the cylinders and shaft. its in all our manuals.has been for years.
ive worked on hwh systems since 1970,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2017, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,846
Posted By azpete
yeah, stuarts is great. good guys to deal with.

yeah, stuarts is great. good guys to deal with.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,846
Posted By azpete
a 96 winnebago would have hwh jacks, if they are...

a 96 winnebago would have hwh jacks, if they are factory installed. if you have to pry them up, they have to be rebuilt. this is the root cause behind burnt and shorted hydraulic solenoids. when they...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By azpete
i have these pads on my jacks. they comply with...

i have these pads on my jacks. they comply with the fmca rules of having a pad under the jacks when parked on hard surfaces.
if the pad isnt any larger than the foot, or is larger, but not by much, ...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-14-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,008
Posted By azpete
tarasparents. i feel your pain. ive heard that...

tarasparents. i feel your pain. ive heard that many times. and experienced it a few, not at winnebago, but from sears repair service. its frustrating. most mfgs do make an effort to get it right.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-09-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,709
Posted By azpete
yes, since its a winnebago, the switches inside...

yes, since its a winnebago, the switches inside the coach are the first place i would check.
good to hear. sometimes the simple fixes are best.
whether the light flashes or not, depends on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,709
Posted By azpete
i also own winnebago product. first thing to...

i also own winnebago product.
first thing to check is the switch. the switches used are notorious for failure. i carry two with me all the times. there are six tabs on the switch. one side runs the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By azpete
x2 on the 3m eraser wheel. just be careful not to...

x2 on the 3m eraser wheel. just be careful not to burn the underlying fiberglass. it turns brown. the hair dryer softens the gelcoat on the fiberglass and lets you put small ruts in it. if you arent...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-05-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,008
Posted By azpete
if you are at winnebago service, the manager of...

if you are at winnebago service, the manager of the whole department is in the office up front. just go to the parts counter and ask them to let you speak to him or her.
. ive been there many times,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,122
Posted By azpete
if this is the motor off a snow plow, that...

if this is the motor off a snow plow, that everyone says fits, make sure to measure the distance between the two small thru bolts.
on the one that i saw, it had both a hot and ground post on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,316
Posted By azpete
you can buy just the lexan cover for your touch...

you can buy just the lexan cover for your touch pad. get the AP number off the back of the touch pad . it will be written in ink. call or email hwh at [email protected]. they can supply the part. you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,316
Posted By azpete
using the service manual as a reference, look...

using the service manual as a reference, look first for the link lights. there is one on both touch pad and control box. both must be flashing when the system is activated. check the output from the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,949
Posted By azpete
paul, hwh makes A rooms ans B rooms the A rooms...

paul, hwh makes A rooms ans B rooms
the A rooms have mechanisms mounted below the floor. the cylinder rod extends to push the room out. retract moves the room in.
the B room has the mechanism...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,122
Posted By azpete
listen to rick, he knows of what he speaks ...

listen to rick, he knows of what he speaks
throwing parts at it is expensive
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,934
Posted By azpete
nomoreaz is correct. take the 4 outlets out and...

nomoreaz is correct. take the 4 outlets out and disconnect the black wires., check each wire for a short to ground. did you just fasten something to the walls, or outside using a screw? any repairs...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,316
Posted By azpete
download a service manual. check the output from...

download a service manual. check the output from the touch pad to the control box, by having some one observe the leds in the control box while some one else operates the touch pad.
there is a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-05-2017, 10:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,040
Posted By azpete
good find charlie. the buzzer is adjustable., ...

good find charlie. the buzzer is adjustable.,
we supply the alarm to the manufacturers,and they decide whether to put in on or not. ive been to some builders, ,unnamed, and found a box full of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,040
Posted By azpete
the alarm is there for safety reasons. some mfg...

the alarm is there for safety reasons. some mfg install it, some dont. its their choice. its included in every kit. it can be muffled with foam rubber. or some other material, but i really dont...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-05-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,537
Posted By azpete
same meaning and color. i bet they taste...

same meaning and color. i bet they taste different too.
i saw a first timer guy at the grand canyon campground that had filled his fresh water tank with tertiary water, which was there for flushing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,893
Posted By azpete
most of the time, the mfg that says slides out...

most of the time, the mfg that says slides out first are for coaches that have air ride.
thats because the slides change the level of the coach when extended.
on air ride coaches, you may have to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,967
Posted By azpete
look at the parts section of the hwh website. it...

look at the parts section of the hwh website. it shows the sensor as a separate part.
if a part has a part number, and is shown as a separate piece, it should be available.
you are getting...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,195
Posted By azpete
i see from the pic that the outer wrap is...

i see from the pic that the outer wrap is distorted or bent. thats an indication of overload. i know most guys dont think thats the problem, but even my own slide did that and i weighed my stuff. i...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,195
Posted By azpete
john and tina at 3-t's are two of the nicest...

john and tina at 3-t's are two of the nicest people you will ever meet.
3-t's is one of the best service centers in the country.
they are a hwh master service center, as well as an authorized...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,837
Posted By azpete
hwh recommends using the chassis battery for our...

hwh recommends using the chassis battery for our system. it does not require this. its the manufacturers decision which battery to use. the pump motor draws from 100 to 130 amps to achieve the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,422
Posted By azpete
the switches that winnebago used during this time...

the switches that winnebago used during this time were junk. its not a hwh switch.
i carry a couple of them with me all the time. of course i use my coach a lot, so i understand some of it.
check...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-21-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,859
Posted By azpete
sorry art, just making a joke. where i was raised...

sorry art, just making a joke. where i was raised in rural alabama, we also referred to it as a hot water heater. we got a hot water heater in 1959 . we moved near a town where there was electricity,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-18-2016, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,839
Posted By azpete
i have a 2005 itasca meridian. i had a short in...

i have a 2005 itasca meridian. i had a short in my transfer switch last march.
after a lot of searching, i bought an ats from boat and rv accessories,com in ohio.
it has a surge guard built in. i...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-18-2016, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,859
Posted By azpete
i have the newest girard tankless.water heater....

i have the newest girard tankless.water heater. it has a digital thermostat, and you can set it where you want it. i had the older girard, and it was ok, but not great. you had to adjust the temp...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-18-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,501
Posted By azpete
when traveling in higher temps, i change oil to...

when traveling in higher temps, i change oil to 50 wt. either 20w 50 or similar. that has worked for 40 years for me. also keep oil level to full. when you brake, the oil sloshes to one end of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,359
Posted By azpete
dep is correct. you have either a 610 or a 623...

dep is correct. you have either a 610 or a 623 system. the 610 system has a 6x8x3 control box, usually under the dash. the 625 has a larger box with a plexiglas front. either one will require the on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,947
Posted By azpete
i have done several. the best thing you can have...

i have done several. the best thing you can have is a motorcycle jack from harbor freight., or some type of rolling platform. i use the motorcycle lift in case the unit has to come out the bottom....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,828
Posted By azpete
just remember the squeaking wheel gets the...

just remember the squeaking wheel gets the grease. politely inquire every day about your coach, to the service manager, not the service writer. he has little influence.
offer to pay next day...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2015, 09:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By azpete
dwayne, winnebago uses its own switches. hwh does...

dwayne, winnebago uses its own switches. hwh does not supply them.
i carry an extra switch with me all the time. the switches are not very reliable.
i believe thats your problem. not the solenoids.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2015, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,387
Posted By azpete
stearn, the engine battery is what runs the hwh...

stearn, the engine battery is what runs the hwh pump. it does not use the house batteries unless someone changed the factory connections. this is for all hwh systems.
starting the engine supplies...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,702
Posted By azpete
chris, the hoses you mentioned, the hwh02 hoses...

chris, the hoses you mentioned, the hwh02 hoses ,were on 2001 to 2004 coaches. i havent found any of those in the last 5 years. hopefully there arent any of those left.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,816
Posted By azpete
in extreme conditions, use the manual mode of...

in extreme conditions, use the manual mode of leveling. the auto level levels sides first, which can lift the rear wheel in extreme conditions. as said earlier, sometimes blocks are best to use when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,702
Posted By azpete
i would never cancel a trip unless my engine...

i would never cancel a trip unless my engine wouldnt start.
the fluid leak isnt that bad to cancel. just keep refilling the tank when it gets below 2 inches below the top.the one inch mark is full....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,959
Posted By azpete
did some research. the relay number for mine is...

did some research. the relay number for mine is 1460-1131 and the hard start capacitor is 8333a9021. maybe different for yours. check the manual available from airxcel for your model
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,959
Posted By azpete
i was having the same on my 2002 winnebago, the...

i was having the same on my 2002 winnebago, the compressor start relay was what the problem was. i found several other coaches over the years had the same problem, especially if they were used a lot...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,592
Posted By azpete
just for future reference, A & M rv center in...

just for future reference, A & M rv center in anchorage is a good repair center.
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