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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,374
Posted By troth
I'd like to install a "pull-UP" shade, one that...

I'd like to install a "pull-UP" shade, one that rolls DOWN onto the dash when not being used... Has anyone ever tried this?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-27-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,607
Posted By troth
Best thing you can do is put a piece of black...

Best thing you can do is put a piece of black electrical tape over those little level sensor lights. They always lie about the true tank level.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-23-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By troth
I think I'd be calling Winnebago or Lichtsinn...

I think I'd be calling Winnebago or Lichtsinn parts. They can have it sent today and you'll be showerin' on Wednesday!

Tom
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,456
Posted By troth
They're about $80.00 and they're something you...

They're about $80.00 and they're something you don't really need. A good RV repair shop has one, but even they will seldom use it. If you suspect a 'low flame' on your fridge (not enough heat from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,972
Posted By troth
HWH makes a good reference manual all about how...

HWH makes a good reference manual all about how the combined air bag system and HWH hydraulic levelers should work. You can get it online: just google "air bags and HWH jacks".
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-27-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,045
Posted By troth
Beav, I think you need to rephrase your...

Beav, I think you need to rephrase your question... -what problem are you having?
Your coach is wired to use 30A from the park pedestal. Your generator will provide up to 50A if you're not using...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-26-2011, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,064
Posted By troth
Hey Dean, sign me up to be first on the list for...

Hey Dean, sign me up to be first on the list for a copy of your "How-To" word doc. Can you keep it under 5 meg?

[email protected]

Tom
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,935
Posted By troth
Dave, I had an '88 and went thru similar...

Dave, I had an '88 and went thru similar frustration. Take the solenoids off the wall in the house battery compartment and clean the connections, then reassemble. Same goes for the house battery...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By troth
My advice to you is to roll up your shirt sleeves...

My advice to you is to roll up your shirt sleeves and remove the unit from your coach. You don't want to send the display to "microwavedisplay.com". I'm not sure what other 'oven problem' you have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By troth
I got my repaired display back after 5 months!!! ...

I got my repaired display back after 5 months!!! -Yeah it works, but I'd never recommend this "microwavedisplay.com" to anyone.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,249
Posted By troth
If any readers are thinking of sending their...

If any readers are thinking of sending their malfunctioning display to microwavedisplay.com for repair, please contact me...

troth
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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By troth
If any readers are thinking of sending their...

If any readers are thinking of sending their malfunctioning display to microwavedisplay.com for repair, please contact me...

troth
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-12-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,666
Posted By troth
I have created a Word doc on the "how-to" removal...

I have created a Word doc on the "how-to" removal of the Atwood water heater, plus a few mods to enhance future service (includes jpegs/pics). If you're interested, send me a regular e-mail:
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By troth
Smile Thanx Bob! I didn't realize how much I used...

Thanx Bob!

I didn't realize how much I used the microwave until it was "gone"...

:)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,937
Posted By troth
I am inclined to agree... I sent my Sharp...

I am inclined to agree... I sent my Sharp display panel to him back on 4/12/10 with a check for $39.95. After following with William Miller at Prototech (MicrowaveDisplay.com) on 4/27, I received...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-26-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,329
Posted By troth
John, thanks for the data. I guess the upshot...

John, thanks for the data. I guess the upshot of this trial was to learn that a 1500w electric heater will help maintain temps inside the coach. But if outdoor temps drop below say 20*F, we better...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-22-2009, 02:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,889
Posted By troth
Here's layouts of the GNR grounds and Forest City...

Here's layouts of the GNR grounds and Forest City (Courtesy of Route 66 in the member galleries section of irv2 Photos):

Forest City...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-21-2009, 05:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,646
Posted By troth
I'll just add a bit more: Possibly there's still...

I'll just add a bit more: Possibly there's still air in the line and it hasn't purged out yet (from the propane refill). Have the wife turn off the switch, then you take one of those long-tipped...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-13-2009, 02:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,751
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The check valves are there to keep hot water from backing up into the cold...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,163
Posted By troth
steveR, measure your battery tray and available...

steveR, measure your battery tray and available height. Then go to the Trojan battery website and look at the specs for the T-105 or the T-125 batteries. I believe some posters have put four...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-29-2008, 02:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,556
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">We did notice today that we will need to put silicone around the window by...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-26-2008, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,934
Posted By troth
sightseers, The HWH jacks are not...

sightseers,
The HWH jacks are not greasable. The fitting that you see is a line bleeder fitting for hydraulic fluid, not a greasable zirk. The coil springs on each side of a jack are the means...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-19-2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,195
Posted By troth
Bill, click on the magnifier glass above and do...

Bill, click on the magnifier glass above and do an advanced search for keyword "wiper blade", all forums, for the past month. There was a recent poster having the same problems... The solution was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2008, 03:29 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,374
Posted By troth
Party Barge, Yes, the tape is slightly...

Party Barge,
Yes, the tape is slightly off-white, but not a big difference from the Winnie roof fiberglass color. If you order Eternabond though, make sure you order the "white"; there is a gray...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-12-2008, 03:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Posted By troth
. . . Journey bypass valve info...

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Journey bypass valve info (https://www.irv2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48338)

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2008, 02:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,733
Posted By troth
FrankO, the Winnie coaches are designed to...

FrankO, the Winnie coaches are designed to provide some heat to several critical storage bays by just having the furnace ductwork (or flex hose) pass through the cabinet. Operation of the house...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-08-2008, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By troth
Link to picture...

Link to picture (https://www.irv2.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=10379&limit=recent)

Try this link to get enlarged picture.

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2008, 02:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By troth
Wagonmaster, do you have Adobe version 8 or 9 on...

Wagonmaster, do you have Adobe version 8 or 9 on your computer? If not, you'll need to get a current version of Adobe (free) from the web before viewing the files. I looked at your page 4 diagram...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2008, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,441
Posted By troth
I'd definitely use Gorilla Glue (white, not the...

I'd definitely use Gorilla Glue (white, not the foaming urethane). Try a piece of 2x4 wood standing on end on the floor, then a small hydraulic jack on top to push up under the cabinet. Let 'er sit...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-03-2008, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,075
Posted By troth
steve R, it sounds like you might have a...

steve R, it sounds like you might have a Sightseer with two roof airs (??). Where is your switch, inside along the hallway? I thought Winnie eliminated those switches in the early '90s, but I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-03-2008, 03:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,715
Posted By troth
Thank you Ron for the pics & info! ...

Thank you Ron for the pics & info!

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

-ps: Is that a driver's door I see?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,403
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Any advice concerning this would be greatly appreciated. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2008, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,533
Posted By troth
Charles, I don't have access to my 'electrical...

Charles, I don't have access to my 'electrical files' at the moment, but I'm thinking that circuit is protected with a resettable circuit breaker. Did you check all the circuit breakers beside your...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,496
Posted By troth
Great pics Jeff! I presume the relay came off...

Great pics Jeff!
I presume the relay came off the board with a little persuasion (it wasn't soldered on, was it?).
Do you think those were silver contacts?

One good thing is that all the relays...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-21-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,219
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">A couple of days later, I heard that same low whirring sound. The sound is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2008, 03:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,357
Posted By troth
Wagonmaster, Winnebago has created a plumbing...

Wagonmaster, Winnebago has created a plumbing system which requires the use of only one manually operated valve, your "Bypass" valve in the water heater or utility compartment. This in theory will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,357
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I believe the one your looking for is troth. If you do a search on troth and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-12-2008, 04:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,772
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You can buy these on for about the same money or in my case less than oem...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-10-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,496
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Just one more question regarding the VuQube 1000 Portable Satellite TV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,220
Posted By troth
A forum search reveals this post from ChasA: ...

A forum search reveals this post from ChasA:
"To check the "state of charge", the battery should be "at rest", meaning it should not have had a charge or have any load for at least 6 hours. You have...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-24-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,975
Posted By troth
-Can't tell you where the fan fuse(s) is, but I...

-Can't tell you where the fan fuse(s) is, but I can say that from reading many other posts in the Winnie forum, the fan operation is critical to good fridge performance on units like yours with upper...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-22-2008, 05:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,801
Posted By troth
https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/516/WaterHeater...

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/516/WaterHeaterValve.jpg

A mini 1/2" ball valve (Ace hardware) and a stainless pipe nipple creates good drain for water heater. Red paste is teflon pipe dope....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2008, 04:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,667
Posted By troth
Well you certainly do not want to disconnect the...

Well you certainly do not want to disconnect the batteries if you'll have the coach plugged into 120vac all winter long. However, you do want to check out what kind of charging system your converter...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-14-2008, 10:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,777
Posted By troth
Even though you plug into 120vac, the coach does...

Even though you plug into 120vac, the coach does not get 12vdc and your batteries will not charge until you turn the coach power switch on (at your entry steps). If that switch is on and you still...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2008, 04:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,835
Posted By troth
On the back side of your Norcold (accessed from...

On the back side of your Norcold (accessed from outside the coach) you'll have a black plastic box about 4" x 6" with the "brain". Four screws remove the box cover; inside are one 120vac and one...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-13-2008, 05:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,801
Posted By troth
Sooner or later, the check valves fail. I...

Sooner or later, the check valves fail. I replaced mine with a good old Camco hot water heater dual-valve bypass kit. Now I can positively isolate the HW Tank when I winterize. I also replaced the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-08-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,816
Posted By troth
Adventurer headlight...

Adventurer headlight (https://www.autolights.tv/wholesale/Chevrolet_Impala__2000-2003.shtml)

I know you said Ford logo, but...

Try the link above. I searched thru old posts and supposedly the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-01-2008, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,153
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">...had them check out a bad jack that will not come all the way down....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,788
Posted By troth
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I notice that there is a "window" allowing one to view the flame and it is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-12-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,275
Posted By troth
grampy, you should be seeing a lot more than just...

grampy, you should be seeing a lot more than just two seasons on a set of house batteries. My Interstate Deep Cycles (original equipment from Winnie) are still going strong on my '04 Brave.

But...
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