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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-27-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,938
Posted By Starsekr
Same problem, wet wall under pass. window

Had same problem, had to replace AC socket, DC socket, and wooden block. Found leak above pass window, and maybe leak at front cap, sidewall interface. Dug out all old suspect caulk, cleaned with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By Starsekr
If you can get to Phoenix/Glendale, your chances...

If you can get to Phoenix/Glendale, your chances of getting work done will increase. Call RV Master Tech in Glendale if you go that route.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,849
Posted By Starsekr
Smile HWH jack sticking

HWH factory advice is to extend the jacks and spray and wipe with WD-40. They were pretty adamant in being against silicon lubes. They also suggested that you use a wetted Q tip and wipe the grit...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-24-2016, 02:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,796
Posted By Starsekr
Calcium Buildup?

Do you get water out of the pressure relief valve on the H/W tank? Since the bypass provides you with water, sounds like something blocking from the bypass through the tank. Break the connection at...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,406
Posted By Starsekr
1CiderDog's advice is good. Duner's article is...

1CiderDog's advice is good. Duner's article is indispensable if you are a do-it-yourself guy. And a heck of a lot cheaper!
Some FYI about my experiences. Last year I had insufficient air flow due...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,103
Posted By Starsekr
Roger, you didn't say what your thermostat set...

Roger, you didn't say what your thermostat set point was.
With one compressor running, 10 degree drop is about right. 17 with two compressors.
If your thermostat set point was, say 65F, and it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-19-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,800
Posted By Starsekr
After reading all the stories about Magnetek...

After reading all the stories about Magnetek overcharging and people buying new batteries, I went with the Progressive Dynamics PD9255, with the remote Intellipower indicator. I now look at my water...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,578
Posted By Starsekr
Winnebago now has an ongoing Customer...

Winnebago now has an ongoing Customer Satisfaction Campaign to put Eternabond tape over roof to side wall joints on 2015 Itasca Sunstars and the Winnie Vista. It is CSC-10057526-1208.PDF at the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,103
Posted By Starsekr
Roger, lots of posts as to the basement unit, and...

Roger, lots of posts as to the basement unit, and problems and troubleshooting, as well as a great post on how to remove the AC from your unit and do a couple of upgrades by a gentleman on here named...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,839
Posted By Starsekr
Owners manual for HWH

I'm sorry if my first reply confused you. You stated you had a handle on how to deal with the jacks not retracting, so I made an assumption you knew something about your HWH system. If you go to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,839
Posted By Starsekr
I assume other jacks on the same hydraulic...

I assume other jacks on the same hydraulic circuit work <other rear jack, other side jack). Have your DW kid operate the jacks while you look at the control box. An LED will light for the signal ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,159
Posted By Starsekr
Have the same problem with a 2005 Winnie...

Have the same problem with a 2005 Winnie Adventurer. Hood glued to the front of the coach. Mechanic leaned on it too hard and broke one side off. They epoxied it back on but it is starting to come...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,578
Posted By Starsekr
Ahhh, well...

I think I will weigh in with Beach Dude, this subject has been pretty extensively covered on here. On Winnie's sealant call-out sheets, the roof caps and sidewall to roof joints have been a form of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-07-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,246
Posted By Starsekr
Wish I'd seen this thread a week ago. Have the...

Wish I'd seen this thread a week ago. Have the dirty hands from the rubber oxiding off and a dropped antenna lead in the front cap. Thanks for the Amazon link, if you search 090944-01-000 on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By Starsekr
Here's a doc to explain the heat cycle of the...

Here's a doc to explain the heat cycle of the thermostat. Website also has the manual for your thermostat, heat pump and maybe gas heater.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-20-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By Starsekr
Earl, Sorry about your dilemma. Don't know...

Earl, Sorry about your dilemma. Don't know your route home, but a couple of possibilities, Carson City is only 1/2 an hour away, you can try a dealer there. Bend your route down the back of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-17-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,234
Posted By Starsekr
3M5200 has a 7 day cure time and is about average...

3M5200 has a 7 day cure time and is about average for UV resistance. That said it is very strong and stretchy, so will give when the coach flexes. As a boater, you will know that it is made To bed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,234
Posted By Starsekr
FWIW, my recommendation.

I’ve been following this thread, and looking at a lot of others from several sites, all related to the edge bond of Winnie fiberglass roofs, and restoring/resealing the tops of Winnie coaches. So...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By Starsekr
After that warm welcome, I'd be surprised if he...

After that warm welcome, I'd be surprised if he comes back. re:hydralic jacks, they can give you jack down indications while on the road if the hydraulic fluid heats up during the day and the jack...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-07-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,365
Posted By Starsekr
Marinelender. Would you please post that...

Marinelender. Would you please post that number/address? Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-07-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,298
Posted By Starsekr
GAGypsy, glad you got moving again. Even with...

GAGypsy, glad you got moving again. Even with chassis batteries at 1/2 charge your system should work when the engine is running. Check the ground from the HWH to chassis, the wires for corrosion,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-07-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,996
Posted By Starsekr
If you are going to try to fix this you need to...

If you are going to try to fix this you need to arm yourself with some info. Go to the HWH web site and get the bulletins for your system. There is a good one with an explanation of troubleshooting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,374
Posted By Starsekr
It isn't a good design, and many RV service shops...

It isn't a good design, and many RV service shops ate afraid of it. You are lucky to be in Mesa, where they know something about A/C. The whole unit needs to be pulled from your coach basement to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,443
Posted By Starsekr
Several threads about this issue (rusty front...

Several threads about this issue (rusty front window frame). Most report that Winnie denies knowledge of issue, and since it's not a safety function, not much will be done by them. Thanks for your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,800
Posted By Starsekr
Is there some re-wiring that needs to be done to...

Is there some re-wiring that needs to be done to change from the obsolete 6535B3352 to the 6535-3442? Looking at the pin-out requirements in the 6535 service and maint. manual, and the wall...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,225
Posted By Starsekr
great write up, thank you

great write up, thank you
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-15-2014, 01:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,780
Posted By Starsekr
Yogi, This may not apply, but I had something...

Yogi, This may not apply, but I had something like your problem. And since it only shows up about 20 minutes before you get on the road it's a bi!ch. The HWH system has an aluminum manifold with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,576
Posted By Starsekr
We have a 2005 Winnie Adventurer 37B and your...

We have a 2005 Winnie Adventurer 37B and your tank valve may be the same as ours. We have a vent valve that is located at the 80% level in the tank, and this is used to indicate a full tank when the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-04-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,595
Posted By Starsekr
Question Lookin for that leak,too

Have water dripping out of the passenger side 12 volt socket/map light switch area in our 2005 Winnie Adventurer 37B. Can see it is traveling down the wiring from somewhere (pax window, right front...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2014, 04:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,937
Posted By Starsekr
Since you are pulling cable, you might want to upgrade

It is my understanding that the newer Dish network systems require 2 feeds from the dish or a splitter. They also require RG6 cable rated for 3000 Mhz instead of the older 2000 Mhz stuff. DISH TV for...
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