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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,858
Posted By imnprsd
Last May-2021 I contacted several RV shops and...

Last May-2021 I contacted several RV shops and decided to see if the gang at The Reef RV Park in Rocky Point, Puerto Penasco, MX can handle this job... and they did just great!

Here's the thread...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2021, 01:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,536
Posted By imnprsd
I bought 4-6V-GC2 Golf Cart batteries from Costco...

I bought 4-6V-GC2 Golf Cart batteries from Costco for $95 each in Montana (no tax) and one year later I have NOT added any water.

Hopefully, now my house batteries will last 4+ years vs. the 1-2...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2021, 12:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,193
Posted By imnprsd
Excellent! And not even your Winnebago...

Excellent!

And not even your Winnebago dealer will tell you how you prevent a lock-in or lockout. It's as if we are not on the same side!

The Trimark lock is a good lock, but it needs a little...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-03-2021, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By imnprsd
We aim to please, but unfortunately some people...

We aim to please, but unfortunately some people just can't be.

cbeirel makes a good point: Check your circuit breakers to see if one is tripped?

Note: You can also take off your metal circuit...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-03-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By imnprsd
Another point about picking is tire is mostly...

Another point about picking is tire is mostly based on your front axel weight, and not so much your rear axle weight even though both need to be considered.
Here's why?

The front axle on my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-03-2021, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By imnprsd
If you only have 30A service then you ONLY use L1...

If you only have 30A service then you ONLY use L1 from the shore power.

It's really 50A but the circuit breaker limits it to 30A.

If you want to run a separate circuit, just add a 14 or 12...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2021, 12:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By imnprsd
What "front cover?" Can you be more specific? ...

What "front cover?" Can you be more specific?

Do you see oil leaking? Can you post pictures?

Where are you getting your RV serviced?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-03-2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,189
Posted By imnprsd
Great tip on using the leaf blower! Note: I...

Great tip on using the leaf blower!

Note: I have never tuned-up my Suburban heaters, but maybe I should put them on my list of to-do's before next season.

I'm torn between doing some...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-02-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By imnprsd
The latest on internet connection options - on the road!

Turns out you can get a 5G phone with unlimited internet data for $60/month.

This seems to be a promo while 5G is just getting started.

I just ordered a Samsung A71 5G on Amazon (refurbished)...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By imnprsd
Sorry for listing the basement AC tune-up twice. ...

Sorry for listing the basement AC tune-up twice.

For dash AC tune-up go to:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f26/tune-up-your-ac-system-on-a-winnebago-freightliner-itasca-horizon-40ad-403626-2.html...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-02-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By imnprsd
And in case you missed my other comments about...

And in case you missed my other comments about Michelin RV tires; so you know I'm not a "mouthpiece" for Michelin:

* The Michelin RV tire worked fine on my 20,000 lb National Tradewinds, but I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-02-2021, 02:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By imnprsd
Living the dream...

Rocker: I must admit, your intro required me to read it to the end.

Congrats.

What type of engine are your pushing in the new Journey rig of yours?

And what sort of basement AC repairs...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2021, 12:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,070
Posted By imnprsd
NeilVL: You make a very good point... The...

NeilVL: You make a very good point... The cables need to handle the current over time!


moabdds: That's a nice setup. Can you post more picture of your system? ..It looks like you have also...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By imnprsd
Whether or not you do your own AC maintenance,...

Whether or not you do your own AC maintenance, you would really do yourself a favor to know what first steps need to be considered before you talk to an AC tech.

BTW, you did not say if this is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-01-2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,189
Posted By imnprsd
As a suggestion, I always make sure I can light...

As a suggestion, I always make sure I can light my stove before trying to light the water heater and furnace in this order.

If you still can't get your furnace to light let us know what kind you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-01-2021, 10:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,536
Posted By imnprsd
You might like to know, the LED circuit board for...

You might like to know, the LED circuit board for your holding tank is made by Ventline; and in the upper right corner is a 4-wire connector for the solar panel.

This summer I diagnosed my holding...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-01-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By imnprsd
FireUP: Were your tires the Michelin RV tire or...

FireUP: Were your tires the Michelin RV tire or the Michelin "Steer" tire?

I think the RV tires are horrible, but I love the Michelin "Steer" tire.

The alternative and lower price has been...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-31-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,231
Posted By imnprsd
Bigtoy: I'm glad my door awning repair notes...

Bigtoy: I'm glad my door awning repair notes will help you.

As for your large awning retracting for no apparent reason, I have not investigated this, but maybe the picture below, which shows a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 877
Posted By imnprsd
Do you have a TV/Radio switch? Do you have a...

Do you have a TV/Radio switch?

Do you have a Engine/House Switch?

Are they both in the correct position?

Can you post a picture of this panel or does it look like this one below?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,231
Posted By imnprsd
bigtoy: Don't know what to say about your A&E...

bigtoy: Don't know what to say about your A&E Dometic big awning, but if you have a Fiamma/Dometic awning over your front door, you maybe able to fix it for less than $1 if the motor works, but the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,160
Posted By imnprsd
Why do you need a 2000W inverter? What sort of...

Why do you need a 2000W inverter? What sort of appliance are you trying to run?

What about the idea of keeping our existing 1000W inverter AS-IS and adding another 1000W inverter for your extra...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-30-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,842
Posted By imnprsd
bjboles: When I "tapped" into the ATS by adding...

bjboles: When I "tapped" into the ATS by adding a 15A wall socket, I effectively added a new circuit or branch in parallel. Let's call it Circuit #3.

The rest of the RV loads are separated into...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-29-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,972
Posted By imnprsd
Just to be clear, those 3-bolts you want to...

Just to be clear, those 3-bolts you want to tighten are only applicable to ISC-350 and ISC-400 CAPS injection type systems from 1998-2004 to the best of my knowledge.

See picture above.

I don't...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-29-2021, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By imnprsd
I don't know if this addresses the nature of this...

I don't know if this addresses the nature of this post, but for any of you who don't want to remove your dishwasher, but you are finding it a real PITA to lock in place, this is what I did:

* ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-28-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,012
Posted By imnprsd
Can you post pictures?

Can you post pictures?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-28-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By imnprsd
Morich comment: But that is where my theory is...

Morich comment: But that is where my theory is in conflict with itself as the wiring used by the sensors and the LP tank are on the same plug with other items which are still working!



==> ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-28-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By imnprsd
Morich comment: But that is where my theory is...

Morich comment: But that is where my theory is in conflict with itself as the wiring used by the sensors and the LP tank are on the same plug with other items which are still working!



==> ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By imnprsd
I don't know if your parking brake on a gas...

I don't know if your parking brake on a gas chassis works in the same way as it does on a diesel chassis, but I'm guessing it does since the principles of the HWH Jack Systems are the same.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-28-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,302
Posted By imnprsd
OP: Can you post a picture of what your holding...

OP: Can you post a picture of what your holding tank display panel looks like? Or confirm it looks like one of the pictures above.

For those of us with LED lights and buttons, this design and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-27-2021, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,835
Posted By imnprsd
Here's what my LP tank pin-valve looks like with...

Here's what my LP tank pin-valve looks like with a thumb screw... and a 12V solenoid (switch)... and the manual 80% overflow fill port that is left open all the time if you have a remote fill port in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-27-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 438
Posted By imnprsd
OP: How many hours are on your Onan 7500? I...

OP: How many hours are on your Onan 7500?

I think you are on the right track. Your temp sensor can rust and send mixed-messages to your control board.

...So change your thermostat.
...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-27-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By imnprsd
DASH AC SERVICE NOTES - For DPs

Here's some things I discovered when bringing my AC back to life:

* -45F is about all you can expect at 90F OAT, but at 101F I got a -47F drop; and every -2F is meaningful.

* Don't try to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-27-2021, 02:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By imnprsd
I bought my Michelin's at Superior Tire in...

I bought my Michelin's at Superior Tire in Portland, OR by the I-5 and Columbia River. This is a Michelin Dealer and they are very large and treated me great. Plus you don't pay Tax in Oregon!
...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-26-2021, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By imnprsd
FIRE UP: The Dimensions inverter is not a MSW...

FIRE UP: The Dimensions inverter is not a MSW like your Magnum. They call it a quasi-sine inverter for this reason. ...But I would agree a Magnum MSW inverter is not going to power a residential...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-25-2021, 10:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,607
Posted By imnprsd
LED Rope Lights Work Great To Repel Mice!!!

Last year seemed like an unusually bad year for mice in Montana. So, I did a lot of research and one of the suggestion I came across was to use LED rope lights on a timer so they turn on-and-off...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-25-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,821
Posted By imnprsd
IMO, this is your opportunity to upgrade to a...

IMO, this is your opportunity to upgrade to a residential refrigerator.

IMO, your biggest mistake would be to spend money on your NeverCold gas frig unless you are a hard core BLMer.

If you...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-17-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By imnprsd
Honestly, I don't know what you are looking for,...

Honestly, I don't know what you are looking for, so I'm just going to tell you what sort of plans I would make if I were driving from FL to CO.

When in doubt, don't hesitate to straddle the lane...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,196
Posted By imnprsd
Because there are weep holes in the radius...

Because there are weep holes in the radius channel, I'm not a fan of putting a lot of glue behind the radius skin.

I am a fan of Eternabond, when it is applied right, but I don't like the black...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-14-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,570
Posted By imnprsd
Even if you can raise your jacks enough to lift...

Even if you can raise your jacks enough to lift the tires off the ground, which is not advised...

Even if you have the right size lug wrench...

You will never be able to take the lug nuts off...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-14-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,322
Posted By imnprsd
I am reposting this information, because the...

I am reposting this information, because the phone numbers on Carlos' Body & Paint card are not that visible.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By imnprsd
Here's the direct link: Rocky Point Mexico...

Here's the direct link:

Rocky Point Mexico Is The Place To Vacation & Find RV Body & Paint Work (Who Knew?)
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-14-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,958
Posted By imnprsd
If the OP were to post a picture of this...

If the OP were to post a picture of this Male-Male extension cord, I would be obvious that one of the male ends is "man made." Why? ...Is the million dollar question.

My guess is that the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,486
Posted By imnprsd
rheine3: In your pictures I see some 4"...

rheine3: In your pictures I see some 4" insulation wrapped around the cold air exhaust vent. Did you add this or did your RV come that way from Winnebago?

I ask, because in my 2004 "Horizon" I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,486
Posted By imnprsd
Amazing ingenuity! Congrats! No... I did...

Amazing ingenuity! Congrats!

No... I did not catch you added a roof top AC. Bravo! Can I assume you -22F out of the basement AC is without the additional roof top AC running?

I added an...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-13-2021, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,896
Posted By imnprsd
Here's a common Kwikee Step Diagram

Here's a common Kwikee Step Diagram
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-13-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,209
Posted By imnprsd
If you are saying people don't do enough research...

If you are saying people don't do enough research before they post, that maybe correct, but it's also true a lot of people have a hard time getting motivated to read a manual or look at a circuit...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-13-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,721
Posted By imnprsd
...Continued. In hotter weather the gray...

...Continued.

In hotter weather the gray holding tank small will get more pungent; and so now was faced with pulling the washer out of the cubby and doing something more.

I was also now think...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-13-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,721
Posted By imnprsd
Splendide Washer-Dryer Smells Like Gray Water! ...AND A COMPLETE SERVICE TO FIX THAT!

A fowl odor started coming out of my washer-dryer combo and so I thought maybe I'm using too much soap or it was the water softener that was stinking up the joint.

I tried running several fresh...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-12-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By imnprsd
Right... You are probably right. That being...

Right... You are probably right. That being the case what do you recommend for the OP to do relative to his chassis (dash) AC problem?
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-12-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,400
Posted By imnprsd
Welcome to this forum. For information on how...

Welcome to this forum. For information on how you might be able to get your Coleman-Mach Basement AC working for less than $100, you should learn how to check your AC Start & Run Capacitors by...
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