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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
It's only been 18 months since I applied the 3"...

It's only been 18 months since I applied the 3" EB tape, but it's holding up OK so far. SSSHHHH !! Take a photo of your EB deterioration & email to EB. They sent me 3" EB tape under warranty (7...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-14-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,982
Posted By Thudman
Ed, PLEASE check the rear duct work for a breach....

Ed, PLEASE check the rear duct work for a breach. My airflow was also good, but I still had a leak in the rear duct. I also had a temp of 85* inside the box with the leak. When I fixed it, temp...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-14-2012, 10:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,317
Posted By Thudman
Installed my Ceiling Fan (NOT an exhaust fan) 6...

Installed my Ceiling Fan (NOT an exhaust fan) 6 years ago. Works good; 12V, mfr by JRV Products Inc; A70057BW; bought from Lichtsinn ($130); four blades; 17 3/8" from tip of blade to center nut (to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-06-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,982
Posted By Thudman
Have you checked for a duct leak? Look at the...

Have you checked for a duct leak? Look at the a/c duct near the rear cap that comes off the a/c unit and travels vertically. You need a flashlight and lay on your back to see the duct. There may be...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-02-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,740
Posted By Thudman
Installed a 32" Vizio. Correction, I hired it...

Installed a 32" Vizio. Correction, I hired it out. Credit where credit is due. These are a few pix of the install:Rmvd old RCA (inop). Original frame is visible.

...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-20-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Thudman
Bought a new Sansui (never heard of it) LED/LCD...

Bought a new Sansui (never heard of it) LED/LCD 19" TV to replace the GE 19" CRT in the bedroom. Right now the new TV resides in front, taking up where the dinosaur died. Funny thing: I like the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-16-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Thudman
Thanks guys. The dinosaur expired. Plugged it in...

Thanks guys. The dinosaur expired. Plugged it in to a known operating outlet, and no workee. Off to the store.............

Thudman
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-16-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By Thudman
Front TV Inop

Fwd TV is inop. Worked OK this morning, (then went on a test drive to check out my CRV wiring harness---checked OK). Then discovered hydraulic leak near RV chassis radiator. But that's for another...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Today applied EB to the other (left) side; also...

Today applied EB to the other (left) side; also the forward cap seam. The L side gutter is North-facing, so there was a lot of green/black gunk that had to be cleaned out. Did that with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Called EB today. No UV coating is needed for...

Called EB today. No UV coating is needed for RoofSeal. It's for WebSeal. And it's OK to apply pressure to the already applied EB tape. Need to go to Ace tomorrow & get a roller. Man, it's always...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Thanks all. The old & new EB is RoofSeal, per...

Thanks all. The old & new EB is RoofSeal, per the labels, so it's not WebSeal.
I'll call EB about the UV treatment. Also need to go over the new EB with a roller cuz I did not do that. Hope it's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-09-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Don't know if fiber backed.....it was just like...

Don't know if fiber backed.....it was just like the original, which I don't think was fiber backed. Glue/stickum was gray and SUPER sticky. And I did not paint w/UV coating. Did not know about it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Update on EB: Spoke w/Eternabond Rep & he sent...

Update on EB: Spoke w/Eternabond Rep & he sent two 3" wide rolls of EB. I applied the 3" EB over the existing 2" EB. Here's the before & after:
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-23-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,775
Posted By Thudman
I'm waiting for a Blue Ox adapter plate for my...

I'm waiting for a Blue Ox adapter plate for my new 2012 CR-V. Delivers in about a week. The Adapter plate comes with a wiring harness which I assume is a round 6 pin connector. My 2000 Jeep...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
My rig has a fiberglass roof.

My rig has a fiberglass roof.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-19-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
I guess the Edit option went away. Anyway, here...

I guess the Edit option went away. Anyway, here are the pix: (looking down from the roof in the 1st two pix)
https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photopost/data/500/Eternabond_031912_3_.jpg
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-19-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,640
Posted By Thudman
Eternabond Redux

Inspected roof seams today (every 6 mos). Found Eternabond deterioation. It's not eterna nor is it bonded. I uploaded photos but cannot find them in this blasted system. What happened to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-03-2012, 05:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,361
Posted By Thudman
Just had four Koni FSD's installed....tremendous...

Just had four Koni FSD's installed....tremendous improvement in the stability of the ride. Ain't cheap. Should have done it years ago.

Thudman
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,561
Posted By Thudman
The one in the Inverter is on the face of it. ...

The one in the Inverter is on the face of it. It's like a GFI circuit breaker: Push one button to trip it, and push the other to reset it.

Also the Inverter has an ON switch. Does the witness...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2011, 06:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Thudman
Ed, the new 410 unit cools & heats much better. ...

Ed, the new 410 unit cools & heats much better. As far as the sound goes, my hearing is in the pits, so I really can't judge, but I think it's more quiet. Yes, it "fit" OK. The only requirement is...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-24-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,614
Posted By Thudman
My steps came out while traveling (unbeknownst to...

My steps came out while traveling (unbeknownst to me), so I pulled over to park; steps hit curb, here are results:
https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photopost/data/2/Steps_Out_2_.jpg

Would not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Thudman
Here's my former basement A/C. Corroded beyond...

Here's my former basement A/C. Corroded beyond economical repair...copper tubing, joints, seals, #1 compressor inop (removed in pic), radiator fins crumbling, frame, wires, etc, etc. Fla...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,416
Posted By Thudman
Thanks to all for your help. Ended up paying for...

Thanks to all for your help. Ended up paying for all of it myself. Good Sam CSP refused, even with a letter to Motorhome Mag.

Thudman
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2011, 05:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,679
Posted By Thudman
Thanks to all for responding. Guess I don't need...

Thanks to all for responding. Guess I don't need to rush out to the battery store.

Thudman
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,679
Posted By Thudman
What's the Life of House Batteries?

I have two 6V Exide GC-110 House batts. I'm told they are Heavy Duty (vs RD Regular Duty; and XHD Extra Heavy Duty). The batts are a little over four years old, have been well maintained (no dry...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,993
Posted By Thudman
Had my entire basement A/C replaced last fall...

Had my entire basement A/C replaced last fall with new R-410A unit. RVP no longer makes R-22 units, altho I understand they are making replacement parts. Call RVP Tech Spt (316-832-4357/3468) for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,703
Posted By Thudman
Had my entire basement A/C replaced last fall...

Had my entire basement A/C replaced last fall with new R-410A unit. RVP no longer makes R-22 units, altho I understand they are making replacement parts. Call RVP Tech Spt (316-832-4357/3468) for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,416
Posted By Thudman
FYI, those $100 steps cost $1060, plus 162 labor....

FYI, those $100 steps cost $1060, plus 162 labor. I know, I know, there are cheaper prices online (800 or less), but in the heat of battle...........

The operative phn nr IS 800-736-9961. My RV...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,416
Posted By Thudman
Kwikee Phone

Does anyone have a GOOD phn nr for Kwikee? I've tried 800-334-4717 (busy signal 24/7); 800-736-9961 (busy signal 24/7) and 574-254-5265, where they tell you to contact a dealer; or that there's a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-06-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,828
Posted By Thudman
Altho a tad longer, the 35U (or 35L) on Workhorse...

Altho a tad longer, the 35U (or 35L) on Workhorse chassis is hard to beat. Nice floor plan, good engine/Xmsn combo.

Previously had a 2000 35U (Itasca Suncruiser) on Ford chassis. Engine was OK...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,609
Posted By Thudman
I've had SIX (6) total Wx Pro systems (sensor;...

I've had SIX (6) total Wx Pro systems (sensor; ctl box) in my rig. The sixth does not work, as all the others. I am the wind sensor. I do it (electrically). :thumb:

Thudman
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-02-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,940
Posted By Thudman
Wholeheartedly agree. I've dealt w/them for...

Wholeheartedly agree. I've dealt w/them for years. They are a model for Winny dealerships.

Thudman
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2011, 06:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,316
Posted By Thudman
Last nite I had it on Elec Heat; got down to 33*....

Last nite I had it on Elec Heat; got down to 33*. This morning it's 36*, 57% humidity (lower). The Elec Heat cycled On & Off (set temp 70*) all nite & this morning without going to LP. Humidity...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,316
Posted By Thudman
I haven't allowed let the room temp to drift down...

I haven't allowed let the room temp to drift down in a few weeks, but when I did, the LP came On at 5* below Set temp. The unit is in Elec mode right now, with 43* & 73% humidity. There's moisture...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,316
Posted By Thudman
Dan, the unit shuts down; i.e. Set temp 72*, rm...

Dan, the unit shuts down; i.e. Set temp 72*, rm temp reaches 71* & unit comes On to heat; goes Off when temp reaches 73*. Does this for 2 or 3 cycles, then refuses to heat (shuts down) when room...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2011, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,316
Posted By Thudman
My basement unit freezes up frequently (as in...

My basement unit freezes up frequently (as in just now). 45* temp, 76% humidity (in Fla). Unit is new (5 mos old) & is a R-410A unit. Appears to be # 1 compressor according to DancinCampers (thx...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,603
Posted By Thudman
"Looking forward to hearing what you hear. ...

"Looking forward to hearing what you hear. Thanks" ----Kix

The guy did not call back. I'll try Tuesday.

Thudman
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-11-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,603
Posted By Thudman
I have a new (Oct 2010) R-410A Basement Air unit....

I have a new (Oct 2010) R-410A Basement Air unit. But did not change out the T-stat, so have the old algorithm. Also having issues of Elec/Gas heat, operating in & out of each mode. Called RVP today...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Thudman
Had recall 10E 049 done yesterday. They had to...

Had recall 10E 049 done yesterday. They had to move the fridge inboard about 6 inches for access to accomplish recall. Also had a leak in water supply line to ice maker, so had to fully move fridge...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-08-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Thudman
rream, what year & model Winny do you have? ...

rream, what year & model Winny do you have?

Thudman
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-08-2010, 05:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Thudman
007, Norcold replaced my entire cooling unit...

007, Norcold replaced my entire cooling unit during the last recall because there was the dreaded yellow stuff leaking out. There is no insulation on the collar w/limit switch (last recall), but the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Thudman
"...The RV service center is NOT allowed to...

"...The RV service center is NOT allowed to charge the customer for any additional labor costs. It is against the law!..."

Did not realize it's against the law. How come?

Thudman
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,023
Posted By Thudman
Norcold Recall on Adventurer 38G

Looking for info on new Norcold Recall (10E 049) w/Hi Temp Thermocouple with 4 door fridge 1200/1201 LRIM installed in Adventurer 38G. Reason is that some question exists w/the authorized repair...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,993
Posted By Thudman
On 7/19/05 I had a Winegard Movin' View MV3500A...

On 7/19/05 I had a Winegard Movin' View MV3500A installed to replace my manual antenna. The newer unit is an auto system, but not while moving. Winegard made an offer I couldn't refuse at GNR (~$800...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 11-17-2010, 05:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,313
Posted By Thudman
My Splendide was a 2003 factory install (Model...

My Splendide was a 2003 factory install (Model WD2000S). About 2 yrs ago it quit working----burned up PC board. Got an estimate for repair of $690 for P&L. So I removed it & now use the cavity for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-24-2010, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,523
Posted By Thudman
You're not crazy. Relax and enjoy it !!!! ...

You're not crazy. Relax and enjoy it !!!!

Thudman
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,080
Posted By Thudman
FYI: I had (note: HAD) a combo washer/dryer,...

FYI: I had (note: HAD) a combo washer/dryer, where smelly gasses exited from the W/D drain hose. A Tech put some pliable sealant around the connection from the W/D hose to the drain hose. Fixed it....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-10-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Thudman
McDuff: Do you have a new R-410A Basement...

McDuff:

Do you have a new R-410A Basement unit? If, so, when/where/how did you get it? Who installed it? I must have missed your thread.

Thudman
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-10-2010, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Thudman
I think the issue of sound level was related to...

I think the issue of sound level was related to the exterior noise reduction of the plastic outside blower cage. I did not notice a significant difference but I wear hearing aids, so go figure. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-09-2010, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Thudman
Fun: My old R-22 unit was beyond economical...

Fun: My old R-22 unit was beyond economical repair. I went to TJCC with an inop #1 compressor and TJCC ordered a replacement. Since they had to pull the Basement unit out to R&R the compressor, I...
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