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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-30-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 634
Posted By JoeCastor
2013 TOUR entry door

Check this website. https://integrityrvparts.com/products/newmar-rv-010083-wedge-block-air-assist
I think the part you're looking for is called a wedge block. This Is for a Newmar, but I think it's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 640
Posted By JoeCastor
Sean, The air lock is most likely hanging up...

Sean,
The air lock is most likely hanging up slightly on the hook lock on the door. Check to make sure that hook isn't cracked. The ideal situation is that the lock will release slowly as you come...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 339
Posted By JoeCastor
Slide cover squawking

I have just replaced the full-wall slide cover. It is a Carefree unit that the stitching had failed and created a serious water issue (another story). I have replaced the cover and now, in the wind,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you for the pictures. I don't have the...

Thank you for the pictures.
I don't have the dark gray pad on mine. Under the carpet is attached a blue plastic liner about 6 or 7 inches wide and the length of the slide. Underneath is what appears...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By JoeCastor
Slideout carpet flap repair

Ellipse 42QD full wall slide has a carpet "flap" that covers the roller/slide mechanism. The underneath of this flap has what seems like blue hard plastic, which is broken/split in half, and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,687
Posted By JoeCastor
I removed the film with plastic razor blades...

I removed the film with plastic razor blades (bought on Amazon box of 50 plus holder) and heat. My heat was the Sun, in Arizona, in late spring (late May), but a heat gun works too. After removing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-22-2018, 05:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
Post final Update: I solved the rear TV satellite...

Post final Update: I solved the rear TV satellite problem by installing a RGB and an audio LR splitter at the point where the cables entered the wall. With a 6' RGB/LR cable I connected that to a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
Final update: After disconnecting the RGV cabling...

Final update: After disconnecting the RGV cabling where it re-entered the wall under the bedroom wardrobe and connecting to the bedroom TV (which gave me satellite in the bedroom), I lost all signals...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
Update: Today I disconnected the bedroom RGB...

Update:
Today I disconnected the bedroom RGB bundle RCA plugs from where they went back into the wall and rerouted them into the wiring capture going to the TV, fished them up and connected to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2018, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you for your information. In my case I'm...

Thank you for your information.
In my case I'm trying to receive the signal from the front satellite receiver and not use a second receiver. The second receiver connection setup is there in the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for the info, Bob. It appears that the...

Thanks for the info, Bob.
It appears that the RGB cable bundle goes from the front entertainment center (as best as I could see using a flashlight and a mirror to look behind the box), but back in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you for the link. In operating them, it...

Thank you for the link.
In operating them, it appears I didn't change anything when I pushed the buttons. Looking at the link, it's a bit more than just touching the buttons.
Soo thanks again for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2018, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
I use Dish receiver VIP211k (just one). I bought...

I use Dish receiver VIP211k (just one). I bought a RGB to HDMI converter to make the attachment. Front TV works fine. Switch box is set to SAT for all TVs.
Like you, there seems to have been changes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By JoeCastor
Oops! Well, I'll need to see what I've screwed...

Oops! Well, I'll need to see what I've screwed up. I didn't find anything in the books.
Now that I know what they're for, I'll check to see what I need to do if anything since I pushed them.
I need...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,043
Posted By JoeCastor
'11 Ellipse QD - no satellite TV in bedroom

No satellite TV in the bedroom in my new-to-me QD. I've traced the wiring (composite RGB plus 2 audio) from the control box to the bedroom, but I can't see that they are attached to the TV. I follow...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By JoeCastor
'11 Ellipse - two dangling wires

In my new to me '11 Ellipse QD I have two unidentified dangling wires.
They are located, inside looking out the windshield, just inside the right side (passenger side) windshield trim (vertical) and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you for your help. I've sent an email to...

Thank you for your help.
I've sent an email to King to see if your deal is still available.
I'll post the outcome.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you for your reply Hendo. Would you be...

Thank you for your reply Hendo.
Would you be willing to share more info? Here are my questions:
1.When did you do the upgrade (appx date)?
2.Was yours the model 9754?
3.Do you have the part...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
Well, I'm getting a bit more info. I found King's...

Well, I'm getting a bit more info. I found King's service bulletin (it says in part):
SERVICE BULLETIN 01-15 (Updated March 2016)
Earlier this year, DISH began an effort to convert most of its...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you. A good suggestion to check out. We...

Thank you. A good suggestion to check out. We have the VIP211k receiver, so we're good to go there.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for the comment. We have a Tailgater II...

Thanks for the comment. We have a Tailgater II portable, but it isn't the best answer for us. It does work in a pinch though.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2018, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By JoeCastor
King Dome 9754 Upgrade

Our new to us 2011 Ellipse has a King Dome 9754 satellite antenna that doesn't work. I was told by King Controls that it must be updated to recognize the new Dish Network protocol. Does anyone have...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-14-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By JoeCastor
Problem solved. They lied that the new T-stat...

Problem solved. They lied that the new T-stat didn't need to be reprogrammed. That solved the problem. Apparently when they put in all the new batteries (yes, all 8), it was disconnected long enough...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you Ranger Smith, That got me access....

Thank you Ranger Smith,
That got me access. Reset everything (unplugged and plugged) I could find. It's working.
Thank you, thank you. Back in business.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for the reply Ranger Smith. I'm asking...

Thanks for the reply Ranger Smith.
I'm asking about the air inflation module for the mattress. The lift mechanism works fine.
On my QD, the left door at the foot of the bed is the House 12V...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By JoeCastor
Ideal Rest bed is dead

'11 Ellipse 42QD - Need to know where/how to access the control module for my Ideal Rest bed. It's dead, apparently no power. It has a fuse, but don't know how to get to it. All help appreciated....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-21-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By JoeCastor
In doing some investigating, the troubleshooting...

In doing some investigating, the troubleshooting guide indicated to check the signal wire as it could have come loose. This is a daisy-chained wire that goes to an upper unit control board #1, then...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-20-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By JoeCastor
I didn't reprogram the new t-stat. I was told(by...

I didn't reprogram the new t-stat. I was told(by dealer tech) to make sure all power was off before beginning; turned off house and chassis disconnects. Installed per instructions. Then turned power...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-19-2018, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,809
Posted By JoeCastor
Thermostat stuck in Zone 1

The thermostat in our new (to us) '11 Ellipse will not change from zone 1. The thermostat was replaced this week, but no change.
Has anyone experienced a similar issue and can you suggest a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-04-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeCastor
Great info. Now I know how many to buy. Walmart...

Great info. Now I know how many to buy. Walmart has your model # for about $6.53 ea.
Finally heard back from Winnie Parts. But instead of the size, they gave me a Winnie part number and a price --...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-04-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeCastor
Perfect. Thank you so very much for digging that...

Perfect. Thank you so very much for digging that out for me.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-04-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeCastor
I sent them an email asking the size, but have...

I sent them an email asking the size, but have received no reply (my first step).
I've tried calling on questions in the past only to be on hold for what seemed like hours.
Thought the wisdom of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for the good suggestion, however we...

Thanks for the good suggestion, however we haven't taken delivery yet (and it's a couple of hours away) and we're trying to simplify our transition from one MH to the other. May have to do that when...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeCastor
Plastic storage bin size?

Late models of Tour/Ellipse 42 QD came with 4 plastic storage tubs/binds that slid under the extendable storage tray, two on each side of the coach. I need to know the size of these plastic tubs to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-13-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,889
Posted By JoeCastor
There is a placard on the left side wall by the...

There is a placard on the left side wall by the driver seat that shows, among other information, the tire pressure recommended by Winnebago. On my Meridian 39K it shows 110 front, 100 rear. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-03-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,889
Posted By JoeCastor
Congrats Kg4izw I have a 2004 39K on a...

Congrats Kg4izw
I have a 2004 39K on a Workhorse w/Cummins ISC 330.
I've had mine for 9 + years. Second owner, sold new in April '06.
Chassis is very stable, but you'll want to change the shocks,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,284
Posted By JoeCastor
Thank you I J and Suncircles for the repair kit...

Thank you I J and Suncircles for the repair kit information.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,284
Posted By JoeCastor
Cracking countertop

We have an 04 Meridian 39K. We have been hearing a "snapping" or "popping" noise for the last few weeks and discovered that the countertop has 3 cracks, the longest of which is approximately 18",...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-22-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,687
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for the input. You've given me some Google...

Thanks for the input. You've given me some Google search words and I've emailed Diamond Shield for info on a local installer. I'll update my progress.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,687
Posted By JoeCastor
Thanks for your reply, Keith. However, it is...

Thanks for your reply, Keith.
However, it is listed in the original brochure as an option, but it doesn't give any info. It was installed at the factory but I can't find any info. It may not be so...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,687
Posted By JoeCastor
Question Diamond Shield replacement

My clear protection cover (Diamond Shield??) has gone bad and needs replaced. It has developed excessive crack lines and otherwise has deteriorated. My questions are:
1. Does anyone know the brand...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By JoeCastor
As an update, and after getting over the panic...

As an update, and after getting over the panic that my motorhome was breaking in half, I drilled a 1/16th in. hole in the sidewall at the bottom of the crack, which is about 12" or 13" long, going...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By JoeCastor
RV735, Thanks for the information. Interesting...

RV735,
Thanks for the information. Interesting that we've just come through the same general area - Grand Canyon, Zion, then Arches, Canyonland, Natural Bridges then to Cortez, then east on 160. We...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By JoeCastor
Angry Fiberglass sidewall cracking

For the last week or two we've been hearing what sounds like small "bumps" on the side of the MH. Today I've discovered what it is. The fiberglass wall is cracking down and to the rear from the rear...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2014, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,053
Posted By JoeCastor
Nick, After looking a little further (and on...

Nick,
After looking a little further (and on the Winne web site), I don't see any information about a 2013 Forza or Solei. It seems that 2014 model year is the first year of production. They could...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,053
Posted By JoeCastor
Nick, Our coach sat on the lot 2 years before...

Nick,
Our coach sat on the lot 2 years before being sold the first time, Made in April '04, sold new in April '06. At the end of the one year warranty, it was 3 years old. My point is -- the price...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,123
Posted By JoeCastor
Keith, Winnebago has a list of sealants to use...

Keith,
Winnebago has a list of sealants to use at various locations on your coach. I'm pretty sure I used the product type from their list, but maybe not their brand. The list may be in your "bag"...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,123
Posted By JoeCastor
Keith, I had a similar issue on the bedroom...

Keith,
I had a similar issue on the bedroom slide a couple of years ago. I purchased a self-leveling caulk (clear) and resealed all the seams. The hardest one, and the one that I suspect was the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-01-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By JoeCastor
I did a little further checking. On the Winnebago...

I did a little further checking. On the Winnebago web site you can find the TV wiring diagram for your coach (or click here) https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2000/132032.pdf
The diagram shows...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-01-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By JoeCastor
Two questions. First, what did you have as a...

Two questions. First, what did you have as a signal source on the old TV. Cable (from the RV park), satellite (Dish, DirecTV), or over the air (antenna), or combination?
Next, is it possible that...
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