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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-29-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,520
Posted By Gary D
Still Bill. Still Bill. I have been using...

Still Bill.
Still Bill.
I have been using the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer since 2007. It was first installed on a 2007 Winnebago Adventurer and I notice a significant improvement in steering...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,721
Posted By Gary D
Normal. Keep rpm as suggested by others. Enjoy...

Normal. Keep rpm as suggested by others. Enjoy the road.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By Gary D
Wagonmaster Good luck. Gary

Wagonmaster

Good luck.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,939
Posted By Gary D
Good stuff Dan. Happy clicking. Gary

Good stuff Dan. Happy clicking.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By Gary D
Wagonmaster For you future reference I would...

Wagonmaster

For you future reference I would suggest you read the posts on this forum started on April 6, 2013 titled "2005 C7 Fan Bearing Change".

I recently changed my fan bearing, idler...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,939
Posted By Gary D
Ed Good work. Sounds like you did a lot of...

Ed

Good work. Sounds like you did a lot of exploring and found all kinds of new stuff.

Graeat that now the system works.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,939
Posted By Gary D
I have had issues with the FOB off and on. I have...

I have had issues with the FOB off and on. I have found that the most common problem is with the FOB itself. I take the FOB apart and clean the contacts between the printed circuit board and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,402
Posted By Gary D
Further to my earlier post, I riveted the cut out...

Further to my earlier post, I riveted the cut out shroud piece to the back of a piece of aluminium plate that was shaped the same as the shroud. The aluminum plate was 1" larger all around. This...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-07-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,402
Posted By Gary D
Eric Like you we bought our motor home used and...

Eric
Like you we bought our motor home used and the maintenance records were not complete so decided to zero out the maintenance record. This way I knew where I stood. I pretty much follow the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-06-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,402
Posted By Gary D
Well after reading all the posts on this subject...

Well after reading all the posts on this subject I just changed the fan bearing as a regular maintenance item. Our motorhome has 72,000 miles on it and also has a Cat-C7-350 HP. I also changed the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,437
Posted By Gary D
One of the best upgrades that we made was to take...

One of the best upgrades that we made was to take out the sleep number bed and replace it with a good regular mattress. Also did it with our last MH. Two strikes was enough.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,520
Posted By Gary D
Have the Safe-T-Plus and it has performed great....

Have the Safe-T-Plus and it has performed great. Took a bit of time getting it set up. Really makes driving much easier.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-04-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,957
Posted By Gary D
Fire-Up I agree with your number. I believe...

Fire-Up

I agree with your number. I believe original spec wass 22 qts.

When I calibrated my dip stick the old add line began the new full line.

The following is what I was referring to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,957
Posted By Gary D
Dave had a similar problem while climbing...

Dave

had a similar problem while climbing the mountains in Death Valley. Had the rad and CAC steam cleaned and problem solved.

Suggest that you make sure that you are using the right amount of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,402
Posted By Gary D
I also discovered that it takes a sustained wind...

I also discovered that it takes a sustained wind to get the awning retracted.

Bottom line I retract at night or when away from the rig for any length of time.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,801
Posted By Gary D
Go for it. Don't worry - be happy and enjoy the...

Go for it. Don't worry - be happy and enjoy the scenery.

Gary D
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-15-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By Gary D
Earl Your last post is correct. I simply...

Earl

Your last post is correct. I simply replaced the original 30 micron filter (Primary Filter) in the rear with the Racor R460. The original 2 micron filter (Secondary Filter) was not touched.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-14-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By Gary D
I forgot to include the following web site for...

I forgot to include the following web site for additional info.

www.parker.com/literature/racor/mobile_400_series.pdf

Gary
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-14-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By Gary D
Ok guys I will try and answer your questions. ...

Ok guys I will try and answer your questions.

Yes this is being used on a diesel engine. My engine is a Cat C7 350 HP. It has 2 filters the primary (Racor R460) is a 30 micron filter and the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-13-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By Gary D
Earl I purchased this as a complete unit. It...

Earl

I purchased this as a complete unit. It included the head assembly, filter, filter indicator and water separator bowl on the bottom. It has two input ports and two outlet ports. Since I only...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-13-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,537
Posted By Gary D
Fuel Primer/Filter Problem and Solution

Last summer while travelling across Canada and USA i had the misfortune to lose the fuel prime on my 05 Meridian 36G (cat C7 350. It turned out to be a O ring problem on the primary fuel filter which...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,028
Posted By Gary D
Dave I had this exact problem with the rear...

Dave I had this exact problem with the rear bedroom hydraulic cylinder leaking. As you say there does not seem to be a simple way to get at the cylinder and you are right. I had this happen on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,626
Posted By Gary D
Thanks W4MBG!! Your part right as that is...

Thanks W4MBG!!

Your part right as that is what I got on my gasser ;)

Anyway not a big deal just thought someone might be able to shed some light on the subject.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,626
Posted By Gary D
Earl You are right that it cannot be reset but...

Earl
You are right that it cannot be reset but I understand that many others have the same issue with the mpg stuck at 5.9 mpg and nevechangeling. My actual average mpg is 7.1 mpg from calculation....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,626
Posted By Gary D
Average MPG - LCD Info Center

On my LCD Info Center all readings appear ok except average MPG which is stuck at 5.9 mpg!!

Anyone know why this reading is incorrect and does anyone have a solution on getting it to read...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-02-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,518
Posted By Gary D
I changed the 2 bulbs to LED's and now just right...

I changed the 2 bulbs to LED's and now just right to see at night. Had to put resistors in series with the LED's. I also tried different colors of LED until I found one that was just right.

I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-02-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,793
Posted By Gary D
A number of things can be done before "Throwing...

A number of things can be done before "Throwing the remote in a drawer"!!

- Clean the two contacts in the door frame and on the door. You can use an eraser.

- open the remote and clean the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,104
Posted By Gary D
Fire Up Well your experience was the same as...

Fire Up

Well your experience was the same as ours. After fixing many leaks at the connectors and at the pump we finally took it to the dump and purchased a good regular mattress. This was our...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,358
Posted By Gary D
There should be no problem. There are two pull...

There should be no problem. There are two pull out trays, one for the house batteries and one for the chassis batteries.

I have 4 - 6 volt house and 2 - 12 volt chassis batteries.

Unit is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-12-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gary D
Jim Good luck with the lights. Gary D

Jim

Good luck with the lights.

Gary D
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,207
Posted By Gary D
Jim Found this site. Don't know if this...

Jim

Found this site. Don't know if this will work?Price looks great

Amazon.com: 1969 mustang fog lights: Automotive...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,867
Posted By Gary D
Just a brief comment on lubrication of the...

Just a brief comment on lubrication of the slides.

While at the HWH factory last summer to have the bedroom cylinder replaced they made it very clear to me to clean my slide rails of any lubricant...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-31-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,657
Posted By Gary D
Installed a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher in 2005...

Installed a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher in 2005 Itasca Meridian 36G. A bit of a challenge but looks good and DW very happy.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,565
Posted By Gary D
I previously owned a 2007 Adventurer and decided...

I previously owned a 2007 Adventurer and decided to change out the factory converter. It was claimed to have cleaner DC power and a better charging system. The replacement converter was made by...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-21-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,005
Posted By Gary D
The TV is held in place while travelling by the...

The TV is held in place while travelling by the bottom hinged door. It overlaps the bottom of the TV and held in place by push button locks. I indicated where the locks were purchased and part # in a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-20-2011, 06:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,396
Posted By Gary D
Here is a reference of a project I recently...

Here is a reference of a project I recently completed in my 2005 Itasca 36G.

Good luck with your project.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/new-lcd-tv-wine-glass-install-meridian-36g-108035.html
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-15-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,833
Posted By Gary D
I had the same problem with my 2007 Adventure. I...

I had the same problem with my 2007 Adventure. I found the 12V wire was not connected but was wrapped up within the cable feeding the rear plug. It was located taped up and folded back about 4-6 feet...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,005
Posted By Gary D
Dogpatch The original wood front/sides are...

Dogpatch

The original wood front/sides are still as they were as well as the plastic cover that covered underneath the TV compartment. The only change was to the inside of the steel frame and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,005
Posted By Gary D
Pelledan First you are correct in that the...

Pelledan

First you are correct in that the project was a challenge but fun.

Your questions:

1. Stain used was a gel stain made by Old Masters - 81216 - Maple. Since the original face plate...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-11-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,005
Posted By Gary D
New LCD TV/Wine/Glass Install - Meridian 36G

After reading many posts on upgrading to a LCD TV it was decided to install a (Samsung 27") to replace the old Sony CRT. First I acknowledge it was accomplished with a lot of help from a good friend...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-01-2011, 10:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Scott They rebuilt mine. When talking to HWH...

Scott
They rebuilt mine. When talking to HWH you should inquire about the cost of rebuilding vs new. Also warranty on each option if any?
Good luck and keep me posted on progress.

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-01-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Scott & Son What a team - I am impressed!!! As...

Scott & Son
What a team - I am impressed!!! As I mentioned in my post, the mess of hoses and wires that were visible in that small "Port Hole" under the bed initially left me baffled as to how to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Scott Good luck with the fix. Let me known how...

Scott
Good luck with the fix. Let me known how you solve the problem as I am always interested in knowing how others find solutions.

We just spent a couple of days in Rocky Mountain National Park...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-17-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Scott We took it to HWH at the factory...

Scott

We took it to HWH at the factory (service centre) in Moscow, iowa. It took them about 3 hours and the cost was just over $200 including the repair of the cylinder. MONEY WELL SPENT after...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Tom 6118. We were in Salina, Kansas heading home...

Tom 6118. We were in Salina, Kansas heading home to BC after meeting Hurricane Irene in Vermont and Hurricane Lee in Maryland. Tomorrow it is back to heading west!!

Gary
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Problem Fixed!! Leaking piston seal on bedroom...

Problem Fixed!! Leaking piston seal on bedroom slide cylinder.

Well after no suggestions I concluded that I was an exception to having to deal with this problem. After spending a couple of hours...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,384
Posted By Gary D
Help!! How to get at Bedroom HWH cylinder?

Today I noticed hydraulic oil drops on the underside of forward bedroom cylinder (bedroom slide) on my 2005 Itasca Meridian 36G. To be more specific it is the the cylinder that is enclosed in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-09-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,058
Posted By Gary D
After having the radiator steam cleaned the gauge...

After having the radiator steam cleaned the gauge now reads below the halfway mark. Suggest that you monitor engine temp on the computer monitor. The temperature now runs between 196-200F. Before...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-17-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,100
Posted By Gary D
Having had the same problem with our 2005...

Having had the same problem with our 2005 Meridian 350 C7 I would agree with getting the rear rad and CAC cleaned. While travelling in Death Valley the engine overheated requiring pulling over to get...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-04-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,769
Posted By Gary D
Just a short update on the "Spare Tire Delemma". ...

Just a short update on the "Spare Tire Delemma".

After travelling through northern British Columbia (Cassiar Highway), up into the Yukon and to the Artic Circle (Dempster Highway, across the Yukon...
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