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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-27-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,731
Posted By CJBROWN
HWH pump numbers... You might find a compatible...

HWH pump numbers...
You might find a compatible electric motor as part of the pump assembly.
You might find a pump assembly used, they run $600 to $1000.
You might find a technician to adapt a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,232
Posted By CJBROWN
I took my solenoid out - you don't want to...

I took my solenoid out - you don't want to combine a lifepo4 house circuit with a FLA starting circuit. PERIOD.
The level of FUD here is astounding.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,232
Posted By CJBROWN
Ridiculous - this is on the user. This is the...

Ridiculous - this is on the user. This is the ONLY forum on the internet that blocks photobucket images. Total fail.
And no, I'm not making a special effort to post pics for this forum. It's just...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-27-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,431
Posted By CJBROWN
I was concerned mine wasn't cooling well enough...

I was concerned mine wasn't cooling well enough so I got a wireless thermometer, a sender for each compartment. Freezer is 5*, refer is 35* on setting 5 - Norcold.
I run a ARP board and a fan on...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-27-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By CJBROWN
THE MOST expensive option on the planet. Your...

THE MOST expensive option on the planet.
Your existing charging sources may work, but likely not ideal. Likely to burn out your alternator as well.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-27-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,855
Posted By CJBROWN
Gelcoat breakdown. You can buff it out to restore...

Gelcoat breakdown. You can buff it out to restore it, but it will fade again pretty quickly.
The nature of fiberglass gelcoat. Colors are worse than white.

Consider Colonite, 3M, or Mothers....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-27-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By CJBROWN
Unhook connections, remove, replace. Why do...

Unhook connections, remove, replace.
Why do you think it needs to be replaced? The tank got a hole in it?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 523
Posted By CJBROWN
Clean the carbon off the burner - likely all it...

Clean the carbon off the burner - likely all it is. You'll have to disassemble it in the chimney/burner. This needs to be done every couple of years or so.
If it's not staying lit, this is the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,424
Posted By CJBROWN
Check for blown fuse first.

Check for blown fuse first.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By CJBROWN
Warranties are a waste of $$. They're not giving...

Warranties are a waste of $$. They're not giving you jack.

Pumps and parts are available but can be hard to find. I would determine first if it's really the pump - usually it's the control board...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,128
Posted By CJBROWN
I run one 230A DIY lifepo4 and it's just dandy....

I run one 230A DIY lifepo4 and it's just dandy. 600W inverter, along with other 12V loads, the system never draws more than about 80A - BMS is rated for 120A max.

We got by with a pair of fla...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-27-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,223
Posted By CJBROWN
Warranties are a waste of money. PERIOD

Warranties are a waste of money. PERIOD
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-27-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,139
Posted By CJBROWN
Use less water. Problem fixed. :)

Use less water. Problem fixed. :)
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-27-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,731
Posted By CJBROWN
Make an assessment whether you need to be able to...

Make an assessment whether you need to be able to level your coach with hydraulic jacks, or if you can find level ground and perhaps a wooden block or two for fine tuning.

If I had to replace all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,232
Posted By CJBROWN
I don't have a schematic, but here is what I did...

I don't have a schematic, but here is what I did with my 2005 Sunrise/Voyage class A motorhome:

1. Built a 230A lifepo4 DIY battery from Eve prismatic cells. "Li - lithium" batteries have such low...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,791
Posted By CJBROWN
Mine has a hinged access door with a removeable...

Mine has a hinged access door with a removeable panel with the 110V breakers.
Moved it under the sofa together with lifepo4 and inverter.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,232
Posted By CJBROWN
I have a good working solenoid if you need it -...

I have a good working solenoid if you need it - just pay for shipping.
Removed it to install lifepo4 system - now have a Victron Orion instead.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-13-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,731
Posted By CJBROWN
Leaking Cylinders - Kwikee LevelBest 3000

Unfortunately I have had the pleasure of dealing with this LevelBest system since the coach was new.

The solenoid valves had to be cleaned out very early on - flecks of aluminum debris was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2022, 11:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By CJBROWN
A couple of things... MY winnebago power step...

A couple of things...
MY winnebago power step is connected to the chassis/starter batteries.
In fact, all of the 'to go' loads are - power awning, slides, leveling jacks.
The rest of the 12v...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-16-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,318
Posted By CJBROWN
If this is a gas chassis with an automatic...

If this is a gas chassis with an automatic transmission it is possible that either the linkage is enough out of adjustment so as to not engage the parking pall in the transmission, or said pall is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-09-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,307
Posted By CJBROWN
A shame. Full body paint is all the rage 'till...

A shame. Full body paint is all the rage 'till the clearcoat breaks down. Which is does - they're only good for about 10 years.

They can be repainted too, but instead of rolling you get a spray...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-09-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,388
Posted By CJBROWN
Describe 'bucking' and what that means to you. ...

Describe 'bucking' and what that means to you.
Does that mean it's bouncing up and down, or pulling on the coach, or ??
I didn't get what the 'overpass' had to do with it either.

Your toad is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-01-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,318
Posted By CJBROWN
So much FUD here...a bunch of DP fanboys. LOL ...

So much FUD here...a bunch of DP fanboys. LOL

1. DP isn't cheap to run. A budget of $120 a month for maintenance is about ten times what a gas motor is.
2. The engine is in the back but it's...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-01-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,287
Posted By CJBROWN
Yes - this. But the next step up in DP units...

Yes - this. But the next step up in DP units require the slides be out before leveling. Sis and BIL learned the hard way with their Entegra after cracking the granite counter top. :facepalm:

The...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-01-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,913
Posted By CJBROWN
If'n I was going to spend much time boondocking...

If'n I was going to spend much time boondocking in the cold I'd install one of those camco olympian heaters. It would still use some propane, but surely less than the furnace, but even more...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-29-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,318
Posted By CJBROWN
I wouldn't discount a 2004 to 2008 year range -...

I wouldn't discount a 2004 to 2008 year range - you get nothing more in the newer units.
Condition is WAY more important than year.

While the Journey/Meridian (Itasca version) are a great...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-29-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,913
Posted By CJBROWN
The furnace is definitely a gas hog - most of the...

The furnace is definitely a gas hog - most of the heat gets blown out as exhaust.
If you're dry camping it will run your battery down too - IIRC mine is about 6ah running - that wouldn't take long...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-26-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,654
Posted By CJBROWN
Itasca is no more - it's not confusing. ...

Itasca is no more - it's not confusing.

When we bought ours we liked the color combinations better on the Itasca Sunrise version, and all of the cabinet doors had arched top from rails where the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-06-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,124
Posted By CJBROWN
The only problem I've had with Allure is that if...

The only problem I've had with Allure is that if it doesn't float it comes apart at the seams. Otherwise I think it sounds like a good plan. I like the new hard surfaces on step wells and such, think...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 11-30-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 24,982
Posted By CJBROWN
Our first unit was a 78 Georgie Boy 'Swinger' -...

Our first unit was a 78 Georgie Boy 'Swinger' - we called it the 'shaggin-wagon'. :)

Ah, the '70's. LOL
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-27-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,276
Posted By CJBROWN
IMO jacks are a must for leveling the rig -...

IMO jacks are a must for leveling the rig - otherwise you're fiddling around with blocks and driving it up on them. My opinion is that if you want them have the factory install them - it has to be a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2017, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By CJBROWN
If it's one of the old Parallax units consider...

If it's one of the old Parallax units consider replacing it with a IOTA or Progressive Dynamics converter. The stock Parallax doesn't properly charge batteries.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 11-27-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 24,982
Posted By CJBROWN
Uh...no. :rolleyes: Don't name my cars or bikes...

Uh...no. :rolleyes: Don't name my cars or bikes either. LOL
I have to laugh at the reference to a female too, as in referring to your rig as a 'her'. Gee, how do you know it's a she - you check the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-27-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,208
Posted By CJBROWN
Another for UltraGuard. Been on there for a dozen...

Another for UltraGuard. Been on there for a dozen years and works great. We've never had an issue with rock chips or dirt on a toad.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-27-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,124
Posted By CJBROWN
If you're talking about seaming the two peices...

If you're talking about seaming the two peices together I think you wouldn't be happy with that.
If it were me I would replace the carpet all they way under the slide, to at least out of sight with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,124
Posted By CJBROWN
Yep, BTDT - about ten years ago - the Allure...

Yep, BTDT - about ten years ago - the Allure flooring has been fantastic.
And yes, you can cut the carpet, turn it under, and staple it down, run vinyl right up to it, makes a nice transition with...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-22-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By CJBROWN
The mileage thing on RV's catches a lot of people...

The mileage thing on RV's catches a lot of people off guard. They'll even shoe-horn themselves into a sprinter conversion to pick up some mileage. But if you do the math, for the average RV'r that...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-21-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By CJBROWN
You do have to hold the button for a few seconds...

You do have to hold the button for a few seconds for it to work - at least on my old N842 unit.
It could very well be that the button board on the front side is worn out - press REALLY hard. lol
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,733
Posted By CJBROWN
Very early on I got the UltraPower ecu tune done...

Very early on I got the UltraPower ecu tune done and it added quite a bit of punch, but then I'm only about 17,500lbs loaded. Here's their site with specs and ordering info:...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-21-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,389
Posted By CJBROWN
These things are a pain when they don't work...

These things are a pain when they don't work right.
The main control board is on the back of the fridge behind the vent door - it has a black cover screwed on over the board.
It does sound like a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,221
Posted By CJBROWN
Sounds about right for a gas coach - inline with...

Sounds about right for a gas coach - inline with what we've been getting for the past dozen years, and a chevy V8.

If we get a tail wind going through Palm Springs towards Indio/Desert Hot...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By CJBROWN
Ah, more anecdotal evidence on KN filters...this...

Ah, more anecdotal evidence on KN filters...this came across my desk today...

"I used K&N filter for years until I read oil filtration test results on the Bob is the oil guy forums. K&N air...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-14-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,832
Posted By CJBROWN
I agree. And someone in their infinite wisdom...

I agree. And someone in their infinite wisdom decided to block photobucket images - FOR PAID ACCOUNTS!!!

Oh well.

Good post - not much has changed in ten years - I've done all the same things...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-06-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,565
Posted By CJBROWN
Unfortunately, motorhoming is becoming a DIY...

Unfortunately, motorhoming is becoming a DIY hobby. You need a doctorate in fixology. :)

I had some warranty stuff way early on but it's been pretty good over the years. Still, if you can't fix...
Forum: Forum Admin | News | Member Concerns 11-06-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,059
Posted By CJBROWN
Yeah, blocking photobucket was a bogus move -...

Yeah, blocking photobucket was a bogus move - mine is paid for at least two years. It's heavy-handed moderating that simply isn't necessary.
So nobody gets no stinkin' pictures from moi. LOL
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By CJBROWN
Sure. Sis and BIL's diesel one in their big fancy...

Sure. Sis and BIL's diesel one in their big fancy coach never would run right - cummins took it out and they left it with them for a month before it was reinstalled into the unit. Still never did run...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-06-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 872
Posted By CJBROWN
My Colorado 4x4 requires a complete battery...

My Colorado 4x4 requires a complete battery disconnect. So I ran a fused lead direct from battery through the firewall to the driver footwell with a SAE connector that I can plug my BrakeBuddy into....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By CJBROWN
If it were me it would be the Wix. I'm not a...

If it were me it would be the Wix.
I'm not a fan of K&N, at all - too many jeeps from the offroading days and lots of dirt through them. Oh well.

Wix - $99 at RockAuto.com
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,258
Posted By CJBROWN
Your engine manual should list the filter number,...

Your engine manual should list the filter number, you can then cross-ref it for various aftermarket elements.

I guess they're hard to get to, but I would also say you could get a number off the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-02-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,074
Posted By CJBROWN
Posted this elsewhere but it fits here too...my...

Posted this elsewhere but it fits here too...my write up on delving into the solar panel option:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f56/help-me-with-200-400-watt-rv-system-309225-3.html#post3301544
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