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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By 530ktm
Interesting video, I have not seen that one...

Interesting video, I have not seen that one before. I have used this stuff on the side seam and it is available at Ace Hardware and others.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By 530ktm
Clean it, check the side seams for cracking and...

Clean it, check the side seams for cracking and replace the side sealant if needed as well as all the other places that could require the dicor treatment like antennas, a/c and end caps. If you want...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-17-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,183
Posted By 530ktm
Looks good, glad you were able to fix it up. ...

Looks good, glad you were able to fix it up. :thumb:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,183
Posted By 530ktm
Why can't you just splice the wires back together...

Why can't you just splice the wires back together again? Seems like a simple fix to me.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By 530ktm
:popcorn:

:popcorn:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,406
Posted By 530ktm
That looks like it should work. Being as anal as...

That looks like it should work. Being as anal as I am though, I probably would have smeared more around the fiber glass and over the metal just for some more grip but probably not needed. Let us know...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-20-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By 530ktm
Must be there somewhere. How about a picture of...

Must be there somewhere. How about a picture of the control panel?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-20-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,645
Posted By 530ktm
I get around 6.5 to 7 pulling my Jeep and have...

I get around 6.5 to 7 pulling my Jeep and have done as good as 8.7 with no Jeep back there. Running the generator for lengths of time will use fuel so that will have an impact on mileage. I do not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,142
Posted By 530ktm
A good solar system should not boil your...

A good solar system should not boil your batteries dry. I leave mine on and connected all the time with no problems. :thumb:
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-27-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,258
Posted By 530ktm
I do not care about the light that comes from the...

I do not care about the light that comes from the sky light so I painted the outside with white plastic spray coating and then took the inside panel off and put insulation in there and reassembled...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-10-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,656
Posted By 530ktm
How do you know there is no water flow? The...

How do you know there is no water flow? The freezer has to be on and frozen for the ice maker to work and if there is no water in the line then it needs to have a few rounds of cycling to get the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,715
Posted By 530ktm
I had this problem when I purchased it and the...

I had this problem when I purchased it and the dealer fixed it, only to have the same trim move again. :laugh: When I took things apart to fix myself I realized they never put any type of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,715
Posted By 530ktm
I had the same thing happen on mine. I took off...

I had the same thing happen on mine. I took off the corner piece and shoved the trim back into position then used some adhesive to try and hold it in place. I thought it was only mine that did this,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-17-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,235
Posted By 530ktm
I think your going to put too much weight on the...

I think your going to put too much weight on the back of this coach with your lift and Harley. Your talking about hanging 1,200lbs give or take and that is not what I would want on this gas coach.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,193
Posted By 530ktm
I have not heard of this from anyone regarding my...

I have not heard of this from anyone regarding my roof. Tape seems like a lazy fix for a nice roof. :facepalm:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By 530ktm
Ours is simply a roller type shade that pulls...

Ours is simply a roller type shade that pulls down and clips into position to keep it down for the night, works great.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,481
Posted By 530ktm
That is how you reset your trip odometer, look at...

That is how you reset your trip odometer, look at what the outside temperature is, see engine hours and I can't think of the others right now. I can look tonight if you still need more info.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-19-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,145
Posted By 530ktm
I most always put 2 x 6 boards under my jacks...

I most always put 2 x 6 boards under my jacks just to give more foot print space unless I am on a perfectly level asphalt pad. When boondocking I will most always put same boards under wheels to help...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-13-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,248
Posted By 530ktm
Kind of depends on what you need the inverter for...

Kind of depends on what you need the inverter for because as mentioned nothing is going to run the roof air other than the generator. Do you have a residential refrigerator? I do not and I never have...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-31-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,353
Posted By 530ktm
Last weekend I saw a DP with one of those Can Am...

Last weekend I saw a DP with one of those Can Am Spiders on a lift on back of the coach, looked like a big load to me but must work okay for him so it can be done.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2016, 03:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,676
Posted By 530ktm
I have yet to ever ride in any motorhome and not...

I have yet to ever ride in any motorhome and not hear some forms of squeaks or noises.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-23-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,092
Posted By 530ktm
Wow, it sounds like someone forgot to tighten the...

Wow, it sounds like someone forgot to tighten the nuts up to begin with. I will make sure mine is on good and tight before I leave this Friday, thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,620
Posted By 530ktm
I looked at my windows and see the strip of...

I looked at my windows and see the strip of plastic and it does appear to lift out of the track. Problem is the strip of plastic seems to run the entire length of the window so do you just pull the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,620
Posted By 530ktm
I am going to have to go and see if this is the...

I am going to have to go and see if this is the same for my windows. For years wife and I have wondered how to get to the entire window for cleaning, last Adventurer and now this one. :banghead:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,875
Posted By 530ktm
I cut a 1 inch round piece of wood like a clothes...

I cut a 1 inch round piece of wood like a clothes hanger rod and put rubber cups on each end. Made it slightly longer than the space and I just wedge one in front and one in back. Not too tight, just...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 03-11-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,617
Posted By 530ktm
It is amazing to hear this because mine has the...

It is amazing to hear this because mine has the same mishap, gray handle and gray label are on the black tank and vice versa. :banghead: First time I dumped I could not believe how clean the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By 530ktm
You should not let the forum sway your thinking,...

You should not let the forum sway your thinking, only educate you. You mainly only hear about people with problems and not the thousands of others who never have any. I love my coach and am glad we...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,801
Posted By 530ktm
And what did their write up on where to place...

And what did their write up on where to place them say to do? Perhaps you can share the information you got from them so we could all know what is best. :thumb:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,245
Posted By 530ktm
It is code. He means his engine starts and the...

It is code. He means his engine starts and the generator almost starts but then it wont like it is starving for fuel or spark which is why he was checking the fuses yet determined those are okay so...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-22-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,062
Posted By 530ktm
I have a good old angle iron fabricated tow bar...

I have a good old angle iron fabricated tow bar and a good drop hitch perhaps 6 inches or so. Tow bar sits perfectly level and works just as it should. All you need is the proper drop hitch and you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-22-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,911
Posted By 530ktm
Thanks Yellowboat, here is what I did with the...

Thanks Yellowboat, here is what I did with the glass you sent my way. Turned out pretty good and the wife is very happy with it, thanks again. :thumb:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-05-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,139
Posted By 530ktm
Which is exactly why they made the Itasca and...

Which is exactly why they made the Itasca and Winnebago models, to offer more variety to get more sales.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-05-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,385
Posted By 530ktm
You could also try some good epoxy glue and work...

You could also try some good epoxy glue and work it in the crack and around the area.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,668
Posted By 530ktm
I bought some of the Camco versions and they do...

I bought some of the Camco versions and they do not come close to fitting and from what I could see none of the others do for mine. I still need to get out the razor blade and attempt to customize...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-02-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,911
Posted By 530ktm
Very nice, my wife wants the same back splash as...

Very nice, my wife wants the same back splash as what you have done but I have not gotten around to it, now I guess I should. What is the glass material made of that you used? The pull out shelves...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-27-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,573
Posted By 530ktm
That does not sound good at all, keep us posted...

That does not sound good at all, keep us posted on how you get this resolved. Hard to understand how they can pressure test the coach and not find where this is happening but then how good is their...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-21-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,271
Posted By 530ktm
And these are available in 4 wheel drive like the...

And these are available in 4 wheel drive like the OP is looking for?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-21-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,271
Posted By 530ktm
Lots of people including me tow a Jeep Wrangler....

Lots of people including me tow a Jeep Wrangler. They are not that heavy and tow very nicely.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Posted By 530ktm
Don't let the slide scare you away, everything...

Don't let the slide scare you away, everything may have a problem at some point. Mine did, was wrong from factory, like many. It was fixed and works perfectly now.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-14-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,518
Posted By 530ktm
Good idea except for the fact that when you use...

Good idea except for the fact that when you use your turn signals you will see a black screen. I personally just use the mirrors and don't even bother with the gadgets.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-10-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,470
Posted By 530ktm
Very true, I never slam the doors shut, close...

Very true, I never slam the doors shut, close them, lift the handle and latch them, works great.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,684
Posted By 530ktm
I believe running the generator accomplishes the...

I believe running the generator accomplishes the same thing as running the engine when operating the slides and that is what the instructions say to do. I prefer to just keep engine running while...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-08-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,518
Posted By 530ktm
I kind of agree, I prefer to use my mirrors, have...

I kind of agree, I prefer to use my mirrors, have been for many years. I find I spend too much time looking at the stupid monitor and not looking at other important things while changing lanes. Just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,470
Posted By 530ktm
Mine have to be pushed to latch also, rubber seal...

Mine have to be pushed to latch also, rubber seal is tight and I think that is a good thing. I don't mind lifting the handle a bit a pushing the doors shut knowing there is a good seal.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,009
Posted By 530ktm
:popcorn: And the mystery remains.

:popcorn: And the mystery remains.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,009
Posted By 530ktm
I am not sure I understand what you mean. The dvd...

I am not sure I understand what you mean. The dvd should be playing through the surround system and not your radio. You need to look at the tv monitor and make sure you have the correct settings to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-29-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By 530ktm
That is a good question and I do not have the...

That is a good question and I do not have the answer but I am pretty sure they will work while driving. If I think of it I will give it a try and get back to you.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-16-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,006
Posted By 530ktm
I was going to make this very same comment but...

I was going to make this very same comment but seeing you beat me to it I don't need to, but this is very true. :thumb:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,684
Posted By 530ktm
I think the repairs if done by a good source...

I think the repairs if done by a good source should be better than original, at least that is the way I was informed. Supposedly, mine was not shimmed correctly from the factory which put additional...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,684
Posted By 530ktm
I made a couple of those out of 1 inch dowel with...

I made a couple of those out of 1 inch dowel with a rubber cap on each end and then just wedge them in on both ends. Only a couple of bucks to make these and they work just fine at preventing slides...
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