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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-23-2019, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,098
Posted By Bigpeetee
Works well with solar

Our '04 Vectra has a trick l charge, extra bonus, we have fitted 3x 220w solar panels on the roof (660w in total) now we never have flat batteries even here in the UK that gets little sun through the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,704
Posted By Bigpeetee
Macerator is the way

Here in the UK we often don't have sewerage close by the rig, so a macerator is the way we've been doing it for years!

100yds of 1" lay flat cut into various lengths with quick release connectors,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,198
Posted By Bigpeetee
Same in our Vectra 40AD!! Sounds like dripping...

Same in our Vectra 40AD!! Sounds like dripping water, had a few panics early on!!

Then little grand kid played with switches, happened again, also switched everything else, so quick check after...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By Bigpeetee
We made a sliding frame on our Vectra 40AD when...

We made a sliding frame on our Vectra 40AD when we replaced the TV using drawer runners from Home Depot etc, now we have a great storage area for the RV manuals and all those things you NEED, but...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-21-2017, 03:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 507
Posted By Bigpeetee
Hi from the UK

Well I've transferred over!!

I've had some great help from the forum in the past and looking forward to the future!!

Pete & Glynis half timing!! Summer in the UK in our Vectra 40AD (as big as...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,954
Posted By Bigpeetee
We've owned our '04 40AD for 12 months and love...

We've owned our '04 40AD for 12 months and love it.

It's a big vehicle for the UK, but with a little planning, we manage to full time throughout the summer.

Had very few issues with it, mostly...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Bigpeetee
Picture of bowing (sorted by my wife!!)

Picture of bowing (sorted by my wife!!)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Bigpeetee
Put a trolley jack (jack on wheels) on firm board...

Put a trolley jack (jack on wheels) on firm board with wheels facing inward ie in direction of slide travel.

Jacked bad side up and pulled in slide until just binding, then repeated.

Only...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Bigpeetee
Pic

Pic
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Bigpeetee
file:///C:/Users/Glynis%20&%20Pete/Pictures/2016-0...

file:///C:/Users/Glynis%20&%20Pete/Pictures/2016-04/IMG_0032.JPG

I closed the slide this morning.

I propose to strip out the metalwork then straighten and have some strengthing angle iron...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-18-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
Anyone replaced these parts themselves?

Anyone replaced these parts themselves?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-18-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,831
Posted By Bigpeetee
Vectra 04 HWH Slide riser buckled & stuck

Our large slide out is stuck out. Following assistance from other members, we ascertained that the pump, valves and cylinders were all OK.

One side tries to move in the other starts to lift the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
I marked the slide and tried retracting slightly,...

I marked the slide and tried retracting slightly, the arm tried to retract before jambing up, so I feel that the cylinder in the rear of the slide is at least trying to work!!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
Looks like the ironwork that allows the slide to...

Looks like the ironwork that allows the slide to rise before retracting is bent as the front one is straight sided and the rear bowed.

I can see some PTFE bushes that should allow the whole...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
If it moves one side in, doesn't show that the...

If it moves one side in, doesn't show that the valve works?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
Thanks guys, I'll get to it in the morning as...

Thanks guys, I'll get to it in the morning as it's getting dark now!!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2016, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,810
Posted By Bigpeetee
Vectra 2004 HWH Slide, where are valves?

My 2004 Vectra's left hand slide is out and won't return.

If I try to pull in, the front tries but the rear doesn't.

In order to wind in the side I need to release the pressure on the valves,...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-26-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,981
Posted By Bigpeetee
Each splitter reduces the signal strength

Each splitter reduces the signal strength
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
Spent 5 mins looking only to find it was...

Spent 5 mins looking only to find it was missing!!

There was the security cable but that was it, the generator moved freely when operating the lever at the top.

Temp fix of inserting a bolt to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
Spent 5 mins looking only to find it was...

Spent 5 mins looking only to find it was missing!!

There was the security cable but that was it, the generator moved freely when operating the lever at the top.

Temp fix of inserting a bolt to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-13-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
Thanks guys for all your help finally sorted!. ...

Thanks guys for all your help finally sorted!.

The pull levers had been pushed forward and up so were out of sight.

A length of strip banding found in the storage yard was bent into a "j" and I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
I'll give it a try tomorrow, just didn't want to...

I'll give it a try tomorrow, just didn't want to break anything being "Too" strong!! :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
Thanks all, had a look today but cant see or feel...

Thanks all, had a look today but cant see or feel the latches to open the hood!!!!

There is a lower part with the Winnebago logo and an upper part, approx 1/3 of the way from the edge is a scoop...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Bigpeetee
Vectra, access to generator

I'm in the UK and have just bought a 2004 Vectra 40AD

Sadly, she's been neglected, mostly by being in storage for over 3 years.

We've scrubbed and cleaned for the last week and started to...
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