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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-19-2010, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,450
Posted By Captain Bud
Replaced mine with a soap dispenser, we never...

Replaced mine with a soap dispenser, we never drink CG water, filtered or not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,782
Posted By Captain Bud
Yes Paul, it shined red but just looked shabby,...

Yes Paul, it shined red but just looked shabby, I'm going to take some pics and post them shortly...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,782
Posted By Captain Bud
Sorry, for not being explicit,it is the high...

Sorry, for not being explicit,it is the high level stop light, I have had the lens discolor and it didn't look very nice. I replaced it with another light and with a little filing of the fiberglass,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,782
Posted By Captain Bud
Tim where are you located in NJ, maybe you can...

Tim where are you located in NJ, maybe you can come over and take a look at my Mod..??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,782
Posted By Captain Bud
Hood and Hi lite

I have a 2003 Winnie Adventurer and have lived with a clouded Hi lite and a hood that would not work properly. I replaced my Hi loite with a new LED unit ,made a new rubber gasket and it looks great....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-03-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By Captain Bud
We drink bottled water, so I replaced that...

We drink bottled water, so I replaced that fixture early on with a soap dispenser. I found it not to be of the highest quality and would probably have had to be replaced in the long run. I realize...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,447
Posted By Captain Bud
Thanks a lot Mike, Ruthie saw your post and said...

Thanks a lot Mike, Ruthie saw your post and said "what a great idea", now the "why can't you do that to ours" harping starts..LOL it was a gteat job, and a Bravo Zulu to you...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-02-2009, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,838
Posted By Captain Bud
Installed a cutoff switch, now I'm good to go....

Installed a cutoff switch, now I'm good to go....
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-02-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,838
Posted By Captain Bud
The gremlins just got mine. Time to get a switch...

The gremlins just got mine. Time to get a switch and eliminate the problem...BTW the radio is a Jensen.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-14-2009, 02:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,247
Posted By Captain Bud
We are sitting here in St. Mary's Ga. with an...

We are sitting here in St. Mary's Ga. with an oscillating column heater that keeps the temps about 60 degrees overnite. I start the heat pump or the propane furnace upon wakeup and after the temp...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,167
Posted By Captain Bud
Tom (Rocket Heart), I think the post was...

Tom (Rocket Heart), I think the post was regarding slide toppers and not the main awning. ..
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2008, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,167
Posted By Captain Bud
There are disadvantages to removing or not having...

There are disadvantages to removing or not having a slide topper;
...debris build up that must be removed
...possibilty of water leaks
...reduced insulation properties

If you are...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 12-16-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,277
Posted By Captain Bud
I replied in another post that I recently had 6...

I replied in another post that I recently had 6 Michelins 22.5" tires installed on my MH. they were dated 2007s and 2008s. To try and get 6 tires with the same manufacture date is almost impossible....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-19-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,678
Posted By Captain Bud
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RVJeeper:
The 5000 lb rating you're looking at is...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-22-2008, 01:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,298
Posted By Captain Bud
I hope you discover a solution for this...

I hope you discover a solution for this irritating problem..
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,343
Posted By Captain Bud
Frankie is 100% right...DO NOT BLOCK THE WEEP...

Frankie is 100% right...DO NOT BLOCK THE WEEP HOLES if you want delamination go and do it. The noise is probably coming from the mirror, move it a little and see what happens.....
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-20-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,339
Posted By Captain Bud
I hate to sound tough on these people, but that...

I hate to sound tough on these people, but that is the dumbest move I have seen in a long time...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-03-2008, 06:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,260
Posted By Captain Bud
We are awaiting the results on my wife's sleep...

We are awaiting the results on my wife's sleep apnia test. Right now she is sleeping with an oxy-concentrator which is one big noisey son-of-a-gun and generates a lot of heat. We will find out next...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-09-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,580
Posted By Captain Bud
Stayed with Monroes and am completely satisfied,...

Stayed with Monroes and am completely satisfied, and they are gauranteed by NAPA for life...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,407
Posted By Captain Bud
Mine was the metal cover over the awning, the...

Mine was the metal cover over the awning, the wind would amke it rattle like crazy. I fixed it by bringing the awning down about 1/2 way and letting it roll up again and it worked...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2008, 03:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,102
Posted By Captain Bud
I agree with John, I have had no problems with...

I agree with John, I have had no problems with the coach itself, the part that Winnebago builds. After many trips to Fla. it is still rock solid, and I would definetly buy another one...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-18-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By Captain Bud
Lift your dash and check the wiring bundle that...

Lift your dash and check the wiring bundle that lays on top of your emergency brake hardware. Lift it and insulate with a piece of wiring form...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-16-2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,391
Posted By Captain Bud
Another WH instrument failure, I had the same...

Another WH instrument failure, I had the same problem. First of all check the lead that is connected to your emergecy brake, it is possible to knock the wire off. Check the wiring bundle that crosses...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2008, 02:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,835
Posted By Captain Bud
If I had a choice between pass thru storage or...

If I had a choice between pass thru storage or Store More, I would select Store More. One must have slide out trays on a pass thru to make them really usable, and I'm finding out that the I carry too...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,835
Posted By Captain Bud
Do my eyes deceive me or did they eliminate the...

Do my eyes deceive me or did they eliminate the Stor More feature on the left side compartments??
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-07-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,574
Posted By Captain Bud
Are you sure that the CG is providing you 30A?

Are you sure that the CG is providing you 30A?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-22-2007, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By Captain Bud
I have done hundreds of Walk Thrus with...

I have done hundreds of Walk Thrus with customers, my advice is to go slow, ask questions and insist that the appliance(s) be operated. If anything needs repair and cannot be taken care of right then...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-23-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,999
Posted By Captain Bud
I have removed the internals from my check valve...

I have removed the internals from my check valve and have had no problems. If you winterize by blowing out your lines and water heater with compressed air there is no need for the check valves...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,044
Posted By Captain Bud
Check and see if your Converter is running at the...

Check and see if your Converter is running at the same time the flecks appear... I,ve seen this happen on a few units..
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,375
Posted By Captain Bud
Tom NC is right on regarding air pressures, I...

Tom NC is right on regarding air pressures, I follow the MFG. recommendations and run 90 psi in front and 85 psi on the duals. I run completely stock with Monroes and after 25000+ miles am satisfied...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2007, 02:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,326
Posted By Captain Bud
I concur with Neil V, I've been looking and I...

I concur with Neil V, I've been looking and I haven't found any rig that fits our tastes as well as a 35U...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,627
Posted By Captain Bud
Mike, could you explain what you just...

Mike, could you explain what you just posted????????
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2007, 03:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,113
Posted By Captain Bud
Driver, the next time we meet I will go thru...

Driver, the next time we meet I will go thru "loading an RV 101" with you.. I carry 6 gallon jugs of water under my sink. (lower center of gravity) I load my can goods in my pantry,heavier items on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,134
Posted By Captain Bud
In the 4 years of ownership, my B/R slide has...

In the 4 years of ownership, my B/R slide has crept about 5 times while stored for long periods. The creep was about 2 inches, all I did was press the retract button and the problem was resolved. I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2007, 03:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,276
Posted By Captain Bud
I had the same problem, took the guts of the...

I had the same problem, took the guts of the check valve in my hand and ceremoniously through them as far as I could into the Atlantic Ocean. I winterize using compressed air and haven't had any...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-28-2007, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,766
Posted By Captain Bud
You're right on the money Hikerdog with the...

You're right on the money Hikerdog with the procedure you have outlined. I have yet to have a problem doing it this way. I would like to add that I add tank treatment to my gray tank about every 3rd...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,164
Posted By Captain Bud
My filter size is 14" x 20" x 1" you can get them...

My filter size is 14" x 20" x 1" you can get them at Lowes or HD, I usually purchase a 3 pack and change it frequently. Good luck on your new rig..
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2007, 04:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,183
Posted By Captain Bud
I agree with Mike, and if I did consider putting...

I agree with Mike, and if I did consider putting in a W/D it would be a stacked model which would eliminate more storage space. IMHO
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-16-2006, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,913
Posted By Captain Bud
I recently replaced my house batteries, I...

I recently replaced my house batteries, I purchased 2 Sears Die Hard deep cycle 24s. My previous Interstates worked flawlessly and I never saw the need to make any mods to the sysytem. Remember on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2006, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,913
Posted By Captain Bud
Great choice for a MH. TDRONNE mentioned a hole...

Great choice for a MH. TDRONNE mentioned a hole under the bed, some of these "holes" are used for the transfer of warm air into plumbing compartments, check it out B4 you plug anything. Why are you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2006, 04:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,825
Posted By Captain Bud
FYI I replaced my original Interstates with Sears...

FYI I replaced my original Interstates with Sears Diehards a couple of monyhs ago, everything is fine so far...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-19-2006, 02:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,524
Posted By Captain Bud
Maybe we will have to start a Bell employee...

Maybe we will have to start a Bell employee section. 32 yrs retired in '91 from Verizon which was the old Bell Atlantic which was the old NJ Bell.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-19-2006, 03:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,423
Posted By Captain Bud
I have no problem passing my sewer hose thru the...

I have no problem passing my sewer hose thru the access port. One poster mentioned a four lug connector that would not fit,I can visualize the problem that would cause.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-04-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,164
Posted By Captain Bud
My first thought would be a ground problem. When...

My first thought would be a ground problem. When I look at where my ground wires are stacked up that they are piggy backed on one another is a p--s poor way of making terminations. So before yo go...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,437
Posted By Captain Bud
I'm presently looking for a pair of recliners...

I'm presently looking for a pair of recliners that will fit nicely into the sofa area. I can't wait to get rid of that piece of crap that is very uncomfartable.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-06-2006, 05:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,349
Posted By Captain Bud
I think it has some great features. It will...

I think it has some great features. It will probably come with one of those automatic awnings that go out straight and aren't adjustable. That is the one feature on all the new coaches that I do not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,622
Posted By Captain Bud
what I am saying is this , why was there changes...

what I am saying is this , why was there changes to the standard suspension after year 2004, i,e, Bilsteins shocks were standard, 2.5" stabilizer bar was standard, and the 18" wheel was standard. I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-18-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,622
Posted By Captain Bud
I dont think that after market auto parts are...

I dont think that after market auto parts are used to correct problems as much as they improve performance. Preventing the tail from wagging the dog is not performance it is a geometric correction of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-18-2006, 06:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,622
Posted By Captain Bud
Mike, are you saying now that the decision to...

Mike, are you saying now that the decision to provide these suspension upgrades rests with Winnebago? Then sir, I will still ask about the advertisement that I recieved in 2004 from Woorkhorse to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-16-2006, 08:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,223
Posted By Captain Bud
Well I went out this AM, and checked my battery...

Well I went out this AM, and checked my battery water levels and decided to take another look at my hood mechanism and see if I couldn't adjust everything to fit better. I accomplished it with a lot...
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