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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-01-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 518
Posted By Oldchinahand
To your point, Morich. The rear cams that came...

To your point, Morich. The rear cams that came with my units are little weather proof 1in cubes that can be tucked anywhere, UNLESS you intend to use the backup feature (the yellow/red guide lines)....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-31-2024, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 518
Posted By Oldchinahand
Because I tend to do things in spurts, within the...

Because I tend to do things in spurts, within the last week I've installed a 70mai True 2.7K dashcam in Miss Winnie, and Pelsee P12 ProK mirror dashcams in our primary dinghy (1998 Ford Ranger XLT)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-31-2024, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Oldchinahand
Given our floors are a "sandwich" composite, I do...

Given our floors are a "sandwich" composite, I do not see bracing from underneath solving soft spots.

We solved our soft spot easily by injecting fiberglass resin into the foam core. Our floor...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-30-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Oldchinahand
Mix up an oz or so of fiberglass resin. Dip...

Mix up an oz or so of fiberglass resin. Dip toothpicks in the resin and force as many as needed into the stripped holes to fill them. Allow resin to harden. Then drill pilot holes and replace...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-11-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 707
Posted By Oldchinahand
Include us in the "on" group. However, out...

Include us in the "on" group.

However, out of an abundance of caution, if we fuel up at a gas station we turn off our fridge. If we fuel up on the "all diesel pump" truck side, we don't feel the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-10-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Oldchinahand
V29, in response to your specific question, that...

V29, in response to your specific question, that white crusty material is an assortment of compounds formed as the anode oxidizes. To work, an anode must be higher on the galvanic scale than the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-23-2024, 06:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 366
Posted By Oldchinahand
We've visited in a rig and year like yours, and...

We've visited in a rig and year like yours, and just took a look at your original brochure to refresh our memory. It's either go in behind the toilet or (with the slide out) behind whichever dining...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-11-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 979
Posted By Oldchinahand
Sounds like a plan! Fair Winds and Following...

Sounds like a plan!

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2024, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 979
Posted By Oldchinahand
Mike We just had RV Armor replace our roof...

Mike

We just had RV Armor replace our roof last Sept (2023). So far very pleased. Not inexpensive, but very competitive.

Ours included a complete strip of the OEM fiberglas covering which...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-26-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,535
Posted By Oldchinahand
Semper Fi, Marine! Fair Winds And Following...

Semper Fi, Marine!

Fair Winds And Following Seas
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 400
Posted By Oldchinahand
Excellent! Like so many things, complex to...

Excellent! Like so many things, complex to contemplate, simple in execution.

We built a simple plywood jig to ensure the panes lined up.

For those contemplating, the spacer, SS31666BL, comes...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-06-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By Oldchinahand
Tim; Believe we've mentioned before that your...

Tim; Believe we've mentioned before that your rig is a dead ringer for ours, less a broad wine colored stripe along the cargo doors.

After being frustrated with those "swoop" and other decals...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-23-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,036
Posted By Oldchinahand
We see a good number of boondocking Winnie TT's...

We see a good number of boondocking Winnie TT's out here in the west. Not a scientific survey, but it does seem that more of the class A's prefer longer term park stays.

We primarily state/fed. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-22-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,111
Posted By Oldchinahand
Darn! You gave SWMBO more ideas. Fair Winds...

Darn! You gave SWMBO more ideas.

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-22-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By Oldchinahand
In our experience...... The allure of one...

In our experience......

The allure of one touch leveling is powerful. We actually know folks who can achieve it on level park pads. Hugely envious. We don't boondock with anyone who can "in the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-18-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,027
Posted By Oldchinahand
If the park is using it for their restrooms,...

If the park is using it for their restrooms, laundry, etc., I wouldn't be concerned over a few days use as shower and toilet flush except for the water heater. BUT, I'd dump n flush the fresh water...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-18-2023, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Oldchinahand
There is enough slack on ours to reach behind and...

There is enough slack on ours to reach behind and unscrew the plastic fitting from the waste flush hose connection.

We also have a compt light on the left (or toward the coach front). There was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2023, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Oldchinahand
I did not have a problem removing the four...

I did not have a problem removing the four fasteners holding the waste tank facia. The upper edge took a little wiggling to free from its clip. I've just gotten into the habit of hitting old...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By Oldchinahand
Tim, your bath is side to side mirrored from our...

Tim, your bath is side to side mirrored from our 34SE. But, for what its worth.

On ours, there is a metal panel just above the gray/black dump valves. The gray/black sensors are immediately...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-16-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By Oldchinahand
A common problem on our "neo-classic" models. ...

A common problem on our "neo-classic" models. Deralde summed up the solution nicely.

Our bedroom and bath became untenable a couple of years ago. We floundered around on this site and others. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-23-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 838
Posted By Oldchinahand
Second BobC and for all the same reasons. We...

Second BobC and for all the same reasons. We flat tow our Ranger and EZE-Tow our Camry (it's always a Camry).

Electric vs Surge is good for hours of campfire talk.

I also like the ability to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By Oldchinahand
Have been out of pocket for a while but felt the...

Have been out of pocket for a while but felt the need to "circle back" and offer thanks to creativepart, madmax and bones for your observations.

In the interim, since we were gifted a 25W panel a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-20-2022, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By Oldchinahand
OEM solar trickle charger panel replacement

I posed this question to the forum about a year ago. To everyone's credit, there were a number of responses, most of them well meaning altho outside the scope of the question and, no offense, MEAGO...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-14-2022, 11:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,273
Posted By Oldchinahand
When Tucson is mentioned, our ears perk up and...

When Tucson is mentioned, our ears perk up and bias shows.

We've not turned to La Mesa in Tucson for repairs so can't comment. But Maggie in their parts department has been a godsend finding...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2022, 11:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
That's what they told me too, John. Figured you...

That's what they told me too, John. Figured you got it.

The search continues. Really like the motoraid feature. Free hot water on arrival, and free hot water on the road when we drop the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 10:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Oldchinahand
Jim, invariably (and only occasionally) ours act...

Jim, invariably (and only occasionally) ours act up when we're shooting for an early start or have dawdled over coffee and a beautiful morning and are now late. And/or we've sat several days in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-06-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 876
Posted By Oldchinahand
Well, this thread was a hoot. And ultimately...

Well, this thread was a hoot. And ultimately informative. Good job Bones2003!

Actually, good job all!:thumb:

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,028
Posted By Oldchinahand
Ours occaisionally are slow or one or more won't...

Ours occaisionally are slow or one or more won't fully retract.

A little TLC makes it all better. See if these attachments help.

184063

184064


Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-06-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 876
Posted By Oldchinahand
Perhaps this will be of some assistance. ...

Perhaps this will be of some assistance.

184062

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-05-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By Oldchinahand
It's good Dunner is still with us. His article...

It's good Dunner is still with us. His article was invaluable to us.

If anyone is putting up with rattles, squeeks, howls or any signs of AC issues, I encourage you to download his article and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 876
Posted By Oldchinahand
Sure you don't mean your SUBURBAN SF-35 2322J gas...

Sure you don't mean your SUBURBAN SF-35 2322J gas furnace?

Pretty sure GCH10A-4E is your Atwood water heater.

Many youtube videos on surburban maintence. Here's one...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By Oldchinahand
Sounds like a solenoid. Your Aux switch...

Sounds like a solenoid.

Your Aux switch should isolate just your "house" batteries. Have you isolated your "chassis" batteries?

If you do so and the buzzing stops, you've narrowed your search....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-05-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Thanks jerichorick, bookmarked that site for...

Thanks jerichorick, bookmarked that site for reference. Not the heat exchange model, but beggars can't be choosers.:D Costs almost as much as that new kitchen faucet SWMBO made me put in.

...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-04-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Well, there's a whole new direction, MadMax. ...

Well, there's a whole new direction, MadMax. Haven't given that much thought. But at first blush, there is tons of AC and DC wiring proximate to the W/H for induced current potential. The gas...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-02-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Should have added it to my other response to you....

Should have added it to my other response to you. Shame on me. That TIG tip is helpful. Just happen to have one.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-02-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Still controversial, I see. :D And truisms...

Still controversial, I see. :D

And truisms in your response 1Sgt.

Both are on the same end of the galvanic scale, with magnesium more reactive. Aluminum, zinc and magnesium are all tried...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-01-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Let me add one additional thought. We bought our...

Let me add one additional thought. We bought our rig new to us when it was only a couple of years old. Among other things, we immediately installed a magnesium annode in the W/H

Well aware...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-01-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
Thanks for the lead Creativepart. Since John &...

Thanks for the lead Creativepart. Since John & Gina are in extremis, will give them a few days to order, then call myself. Maybe they have two or a call list.

Barring catastrophe, we are not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-31-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 976
Posted By Oldchinahand
Feel your pain Grumpy. Why don't they use paint?...

Feel your pain Grumpy. Why don't they use paint? We've had good luck pricking the wrinkle with a needle, then ironing the wrinkle flat with our travel iron. Low temp.

We love our rig's size,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-31-2022, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 526
Posted By Oldchinahand
Nice solution! Fair Winds and Following Seas

Nice solution!

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-31-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,517
Posted By Oldchinahand
We run the same heater and keep a close eye on...

We run the same heater and keep a close eye on ours. We love the heat exchanger feature. Heat anytime the engine is running. Electric in a park. Gas in the boondocks.

The GC10A-10E (w/o heat...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By Oldchinahand
We posted on a possible solution to this a couple...

We posted on a possible solution to this a couple of weeks back.

https://www.winnieowners.com/forums/f263/window-replacement-change-out-364712.html

Much cheaper than new. I've not seen gas...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2022, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 469
Posted By Oldchinahand
Awning hardware mfg? Coach? Year of Coach? ...

Awning hardware mfg? Coach? Year of Coach?

Our 2007 Journey is fitted out with A&E Manual awnings. We often camp in dusty environments. The little up/down lever and the spring caps respond...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,471
Posted By Oldchinahand
I'm guessing you are describing a protective 3M...

I'm guessing you are describing a protective 3M type film applied over the OEM paint and decals. If so, careful removal of the film (plenty of youtube videos and discussions on this forum) will not...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-24-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By Oldchinahand
Excellent! Fair Winds and Following Seas

Excellent!

Fair Winds and Following Seas
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-22-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By Oldchinahand
Tim I have the manual zipped, but .zip is...

Tim

I have the manual zipped, but .zip is not an accepted file.

I speak Spanish, Tagalog and stumble around in East Texican. Translate and walk me through this drop box concept and I will...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,476
Posted By Oldchinahand
A little late to the party, but...... I have...

A little late to the party, but......

I have the Velvac manual with wiring diagram, but is too large by 0.19 megs to attach.

In addition to the good info Morich gave you, I also extracted the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 554
Posted By Oldchinahand
Try C.R. Laurence.com They sell the whole window...

Try C.R. Laurence.com They sell the whole window assy or Super spacer material and Super spacer sealant if you go DIY. Good instructions come with the spacer, and of course there are a number of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Oldchinahand
Yep. At your $127, much less than an hours labor...

Yep. At your $127, much less than an hours labor at Freightliner. BTW, we have very similar paint schemes. If you ever decide if it is green, brown, gold or whatever, let us know. We are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-10-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By Oldchinahand
Just responded to a similar issue with a 2002. ...

Just responded to a similar issue with a 2002. And we had it. Freightliner had a stealth recall on the twisted wire harness leading to the gages back in 2010, I believe. We were able to get them...
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