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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-21-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,787
Posted By resqguy
Meridian42e, can you supply a link to Riverpark...

Meridian42e, can you supply a link to Riverpark and the replacement Sony camera? I did a search and wasn't able to determine if they were a manufacturer or dealer. Way too many companies with that...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 10-11-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,284
Posted By resqguy
Pictures

Pictures
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 10-11-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,284
Posted By resqguy
Pictures to follow.

Pictures to follow.
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 10-11-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,284
Posted By resqguy
2004 Winnebago Vectra 40AD 28K miles

$66,000.

Nice, low mileage, motorhome with lots of luxury features and tons of storage for all the toys. The modern suspension provides a smooth ride and makes this big rig easy to drive. This...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-08-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,168
Posted By resqguy
Add me to the list of people patiently waiting...

Add me to the list of people patiently waiting for picture of the repaired ceiling.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,004
Posted By resqguy
I have a small leak on my passenger side and...

I have a small leak on my passenger side and bought some 3M Urethane Adhesive to patch. I keep seeing recommendations to use a good caulking gun. What exactly is a good caulking gun? I assume I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,947
Posted By resqguy
Thanks for the help everyone. I got them swapped...

Thanks for the help everyone. I got them swapped out and no leaks or busted knuckles.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,947
Posted By resqguy
Thanks Ed. I checked again and realized there is...

Thanks Ed. I checked again and realized there is an access panel at the bottom of the water heater. I removed the panel and am able to get to the piping. The bottom was easy but the top one is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,947
Posted By resqguy
Thanks for the diagram, I had looked at the...

Thanks for the diagram, I had looked at the diagram and assumed CV6 was the back flow valve but didn't know where to confirm.

There is a shelf compartment underneath the water heater effectively...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,947
Posted By resqguy
2004 Vectra Hot Water Issue

I need to fix the hot water issue with my 2004 Vectra 40AD. I have purchased new check values which I'm going to assume is the problem. I'm having trouble locating them on the coach.

Are they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-15-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,934
Posted By resqguy
Check the bedroom slide for leaks. Check the big...

Check the bedroom slide for leaks. Check the big slide operation and alignment on the drivers side. We bought our used 2004 last year which had record rains. The up side was that if the coach was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2014, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,084
Posted By resqguy
The last two used coaches I bought had plumbing...

The last two used coaches I bought had plumbing modifications made by the previous owners. Both were kind of a mess.

To your problem, once you unscrew the nut try to twist the tubing or the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2014, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By resqguy
Its been a productive day. I found the...

Its been a productive day. I found the Dimensions website and found a manual that is close to my model inverter/charger.

The good news is the charger changed to float mode after a few hours and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By resqguy
Update. It took a week or so to perform the...

Update. It took a week or so to perform the steps necessary to charge the three batteries. I only have one charger. Two of the batteries will hold a charge and the third drops to about 10V after...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-25-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By resqguy
The batteries are deep cycle: EXIDE®...

The batteries are deep cycle:

EXIDE® Nautilus™ Marine Deep Cycle (https://www.exide.com/us/en/product-solutions/transportation/product/exide-nautilus-marine-deep-cycle.aspx)

The hydrometer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By resqguy
The specs "665 CCA, 120 AH, and 225 minutes...

The specs "665 CCA, 120 AH, and 225 minutes reserve capacity" are from the Owner's Manual for the coach.

Deep cycle batteries can also have a CCA rating although less important since they only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,963
Posted By resqguy
Premature House Battery Death

We bought a used Vectra last summer. I noticed the battery area was a little dirty so I pulled the batteries (house and chassis), cleaned the cables, and painted the trays. We had no DC electrical...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-18-2013, 09:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,231
Posted By resqguy
I fixed mine along with both battery trays. The...

I fixed mine along with both battery trays. The problem I'm having now is figuring out how to get at the area in the tire wells behind the rear tires. To get to that area I will have to remove the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-02-2013, 09:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,316
Posted By resqguy
I like the floorplan but I would prefer to see it...

I like the floorplan but I would prefer to see it on a diesel chassis.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-31-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,939
Posted By resqguy
There are two reasons why I own a Winnebago. The...

There are two reasons why I own a Winnebago. The first is that I believe Winnie will be the last RV manufacturer standing in the event the industry were to collapse. I don't believe that will...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Posted By resqguy
A few more thoughts. Try to find a unit with the...

A few more thoughts. Try to find a unit with the 400 Cummins. The extra HP makes a difference. Make sure you have the chassis checked by Freightliner. We just had ours in and they found the tie...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,103
Posted By resqguy
We full-timed in a 2005 Horizon 40AD for 6 months...

We full-timed in a 2005 Horizon 40AD for 6 months while waiting for our house to sell. The floorplan is really efficient and livable. When our house sold we spent too much on the new house so we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By resqguy
Thanks for the tips. It will be next weekend at...

Thanks for the tips. It will be next weekend at the earliest before I can work on the coach.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-21-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By resqguy
I pulled the panel but there wasn't any good...

I pulled the panel but there wasn't any good place to try to tap into +12. I'm going to try to check it at other points in the coach.

The HWH pump for the slides and jacks is as inaccessible as...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-21-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By resqguy
Thanks. I will get at this today and post an...

Thanks. I will get at this today and post an update on what I find.

I don't want to get too far ahead or cloud the issue, but I'm having an intermittent issue with all the slides. On a few...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-20-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,414
Posted By resqguy
Battery volts on panel reading low

I just picked up a 2004 Vectra 40AD and am going over things. I noticed the house batteries reading a little low (11.9 v) on the panel, when disconnected from shore power. I checked the voltage...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-29-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,829
Posted By resqguy
I just happened to be lurking by and thought the...

I just happened to be lurking by and thought the title of this thread was interesting. My inverter panel has been flashing for a couple years now. I thought I had a bad ground or something.

I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By resqguy
Here are some pictures of the underneath. I'm...

Here are some pictures of the underneath. I'm holding the bed up with one hand and working the camera with the other.

I made some wood spacers that are screwed down to the aluminum frame. The 2...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By resqguy
I did it with my Journey. I took out the rear...

I did it with my Journey. I took out the rear nightstand and kept the front intact. I put 2 x 4s across the existing frame and created a cantilever type support for the top deck.

It came out...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-21-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,969
Posted By resqguy
I have a 2003 Journey DL and during the test...

I have a 2003 Journey DL and during the test drive there was all kinds of rattles and the door squeaked. I had the dealer replace the (original) tires (we split the cost) and after the purchase the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-09-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,555
Posted By resqguy
Be sure to check around all the slides,...

Be sure to check around all the slides, especially in the bedroom, for any evidence of leaks. Anything that needs done (tires, filters, etc.) should come the price. I don't know if the $82K is USD...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-07-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,430
Posted By resqguy
I'm curious what engine is in your Journey. We...

I'm curious what engine is in your Journey. We have the Cat 330 and it doesn't have a turbo.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-03-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,352
Posted By resqguy
Wow, I worked in Cupertino in the late 70s over...

Wow, I worked in Cupertino in the late 70s over at ISS Sperry Univac. I think HP was a block or two away.

Back on topic, I just remember the guys at Winnebago talking about getting one of those...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-01-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,352
Posted By resqguy
I stopped by Lichtsinn Motors while I was there. ...

I stopped by Lichtsinn Motors while I was there. Their building used to belong to Winnebago as well as the Ford dealer across the street.

The Salesperson at Lichtsinn gave me a tour of their...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-30-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,352
Posted By resqguy
A Factory Visit - Behind The Scenes

I have a job that keeps me busy, away from my RV except for vacation time, but it also takes me to some interesting places. This week I had the opportunity to install some computer storage equipment...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-11-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,532
Posted By resqguy
You may want to price out Bridgestones while you...

You may want to price out Bridgestones while you are at it. They came highly recommended so I put them on my coach a year ago. So far so good.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-29-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,248
Posted By resqguy
Is this normal? I thought the charger sensor...

Is this normal? I thought the charger sensor wire was supposed to be on the + side.

You symptoms sound like the problem I had with my Horizon. The charger sense line was never run all the way to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,270
Posted By resqguy
Mine was sluggish so I decided to clean and lube...

Mine was sluggish so I decided to clean and lube it. Since then it has been inoperable. Now I just use the hand crank to extend and retract it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-20-2011, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,623
Posted By resqguy
Finding the driver's map light switch on a...

Finding the driver's map light switch on a Winne/Itasca is part of the rite of passage. I must say it is more rewarding when you figure it out on your own, but glad we are here to help.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-06-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,916
Posted By resqguy
We used to own the Itasca version. We sold it...

We used to own the Itasca version. We sold it when we bought our house.

We really liked the floor plan and lived in it for a few months. There was one problem that we were never able to solve. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-06-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,261
Posted By resqguy
You can dismiss the recommendations for the...

You can dismiss the recommendations for the wheelbase to length ratio of the RV Consumer Group but in this case I think they have a point. A 34ft motorhome with a 208 in wheelbase puts the ratio at...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,522
Posted By resqguy
Lunch, when traveling to our destination we pull...

Lunch, when traveling to our destination we pull over to use the microwave and AC. As also use it on hot summer afternoons while on the road to power the AC. Our first dry camping in 10 years will...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2011, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,372
Posted By resqguy
This tells me that you had little or no equity in...

This tells me that you had little or no equity in your trade. The 20% under list will not cover the depreciation of going from new to used. Next time plan on having at least another 20% to put into...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-12-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,907
Posted By resqguy
Don't lose it. You never know when you might...

Don't lose it. You never know when you might have a trailer with a different light connector.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,527
Posted By resqguy
You can get replacement keys from online Winnie...

You can get replacement keys from online Winnie dealers by supplying your VIN. I got a set from Lichtsinn already cut and ready to go.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-24-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,231
Posted By resqguy
I had a 2005 Horizon that I sold in 2007. It was...

I had a 2005 Horizon that I sold in 2007. It was on the market starting at around $175K. I was told it would sell when the price hit the market correctly. I brought the price down little by little...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,074
Posted By resqguy
I haven't resolved my issues yet. Again let me...

I haven't resolved my issues yet. Again let me state that I have given up on the remote since the rig came without them and they aren't made any more.

My power door lock started to work for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-20-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,231
Posted By resqguy
Need more information but the price is too high. ...

Need more information but the price is too high. I would say the value of that rig is $105 - $120 depending on floor plan and options.

Price aside, the 2006 Vectra is a good unit. The Evolution...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2010, 09:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,741
Posted By resqguy
You should be able to get 30% off MSRP with a...

You should be able to get 30% off MSRP with a little practice. Even with that discount you will still be behind the depreciation.

Its hard to justify a diesel for just vacation use. RV systems...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-06-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,074
Posted By resqguy
I think the ship has sailed on getting the...

I think the ship has sailed on getting the remotes to work, even if I could find some NOS parts somewhere. The manual switch by the door, not the keypad, is worth it to me to try to get it working..
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