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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-05-2024, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 644
Posted By thompwil
I contacted Hella before switching to LED. Was...

I contacted Hella before switching to LED. Was told not a problem as long as I didn’t exceed the wattage rating of the housing. I purchased LED replacement bulbs from www.superbrightleds.com...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2024, 06:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 602
Posted By thompwil
Inside the cabinet above the entry door are HDMI...

Inside the cabinet above the entry door are HDMI connections that feed a powered splitter network that connects to every TV in the coach. Removing the cover plates will access them.

Otherwise...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-19-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 602
Posted By thompwil
Everything he needs is inside the media cabinet...

Everything he needs is inside the media cabinet above the entry door, antenna connection, outside cable connection, and a power receptacle. Shouldn't have to run any cabling or coax anywhere other...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-19-2024, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 602
Posted By thompwil
In the cabinet above the entry door are the...

In the cabinet above the entry door are the connections to the HDMI splitter network, the coax from the outside, the antenna coax, and a 120vac power outlet. Remove the metal accessory cover plates...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,047
Posted By thompwil
We have a 2018 Sunstar 32YE purchased new, the...

We have a 2018 Sunstar 32YE purchased new, the same rig with different fabrics and such. In over 38K miles, I've never had to return it to the dealer for anything that I couldn't handle myself. Minor...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,659
Posted By thompwil
I've held a steady 70mph in Texas and Arizona for...

I've held a steady 70mph in Texas and Arizona for a couple winter's travels without any problems. I really don't like to go any faster than that but have caught myself doing so, I prefer to enjoy the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2024, 06:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,659
Posted By thompwil
We purchased our 2014 Equinox new and was just...

We purchased our 2014 Equinox new and was just dumb luck it could be towed 4 down when we got our 2018 Winnie. It has been towed over 38K miles without issue and is still going. It's showing 78K...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-17-2023, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 322
Posted By thompwil
Yep same here, and same general location too....

Yep same here, and same general location too. Wizard Lock and Safe made me a couple sets.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2023, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By thompwil
I wrestled with oxidation on the back or ours for...

I wrestled with oxidation on the back or ours for quite a while, tried a lot of stuff that just didn’t work to my satisfaction. The rear of our coach gets the afternoon sun and was pretty bad. I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-03-2023, 02:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,522
Posted By thompwil
Some years ago I purchased a Rand McNally GPS...

Some years ago I purchased a Rand McNally GPS Navigation program for my IPad for $50.00. Each time you started the app it would search for updates before doing anything else, this feature could not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-28-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By thompwil
Sounds familiar. The passenger seat failed on our...

Sounds familiar. The passenger seat failed on our 2018 after a year, and failed badly. Winnebago sent me a set of covers no charge and I replaced them myself after a few YouTube videos and the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-28-2023, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 380
Posted By thompwil
Howdy and Welcome, Lots of good information...

Howdy and Welcome,

Lots of good information on this forum and good people willing to answer questions.

I went to Alaska in 1967 with my parents who were towing a 20' travel trailer with an...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By thompwil
I contacted Hella who makes the headlight...

I contacted Hella who makes the headlight housings to ask them their opinion. The information I received was,, it’s fine as long as you don’t exceed the wattage rating of the housings (I think it was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-12-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 874
Posted By thompwil
I upgraded our 2018 to LED and did not get any...

I upgraded our 2018 to LED and did not get any codes or warning lights. I also discovered when replacing them that they were very much not adjusted correctly right from the factory. After adjusting...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By thompwil
The leak was visible, coming out from the stem as...

The leak was visible, coming out from the stem as circled on the pic.
The hose that was kinked shut was the one connected to the back of the valve and does the "J" curve to the left going to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By thompwil
This is how ours is plumbed, I suspect yours may...

This is how ours is plumbed, I suspect yours may be the same. You can find yours in the Winnebago parts web site listed under your year and model. The part can be found in the section called "Auto...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 325
Posted By thompwil
That was one of the first things I did five years...

That was one of the first things I did five years ago after a few cold weather trips struggling feeding that cord through the hole. Works great.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2023, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,807
Posted By thompwil
Called Winnebago tech support and was told they...

Called Winnebago tech support and was told they use 3M automotive body panel adhesive on the brackets. I called 3M tech support and was told what type to use and also the following.
· Leave...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-29-2023, 06:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,284
Posted By thompwil
Modern 12vdc converters have three stage charging...

Modern 12vdc converters have three stage charging with a float feature, check your model to verify. I keep mine plugged in at home with no problems whatsoever. What would be the difference between...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-14-2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,598
Posted By thompwil
Been using the TST system for five years now. I...

Been using the TST system for five years now. I have verified the sensors accuracy against gauges and have determined they are as accurate as both my digital gauges. Yes, I use them to verify tire...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-06-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,506
Posted By thompwil
Famous Last Words; "My propane detector is...

Famous Last Words;

"My propane detector is alarming therefor I have a bad detector"
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-29-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 954
Posted By thompwil
Yep I had the same problem during daylight hours....

Yep I had the same problem during daylight hours. Lowering the windshield shade helps but not enough. Last spring I replaced all the instrument cluster bulbs with LEDs. It is now quite bright enough...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-11-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By thompwil
The 120vac to 12vdc converter is an output only...

The 120vac to 12vdc converter is an output only device. It provides 12vdc to the system and charge to the batteries. The block diagram is quite clear on that. The purpose of block diagrams is to gain...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-11-2023, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By thompwil
Generic but somewhat helpful

Generic but somewhat helpful
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-27-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 633
Posted By thompwil
We enjoy having the oven and have used it many...

We enjoy having the oven and have used it many times making biscuits, homemade pizza, brownies, etc. All of our rigs have had one. The Mrs. is quite a cook and whenever possible loves to cook over a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By thompwil
184739 For sure some silicones are not...

184739


For sure some silicones are not good and don’t last. The product used on our roof (NuFlex 311) is going into its sixth year. To date it looks as good as it did new, no cracks or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-02-2022, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By thompwil
I had the same problem with our rear view camera....

I had the same problem with our rear view camera. I sourced a new camera then learned on our coach the connection is buried inside the rear fascia and cannot be accessed without removing the fascia. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-02-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By thompwil
I have a fiberglass roof. There is a black...

I have a fiberglass roof. There is a black colored sealant that the factory uses on the vents and roof openings, can't remember if it's silicone or what it is at the moment. The sealant would not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2022, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,055
Posted By thompwil
Howdy, I could have done 50 Maxxair vents with...

Howdy,
I could have done 50 Maxxair vents with one 4oz bottle. It doesn't take much at all, but the sealant sticks like crazy to the treated surface. I'm glad I purchased the primer. I'm trying to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-22-2022, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By thompwil
Ours is just the gel coat, not automotive paint....

Ours is just the gel coat, not automotive paint. The sun had done a number on it in a few places, back, roof, and above the passenger window. I kept it waxed yearly, but it still needed some work to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By thompwil
Thanks Much.. I try to stay ahead of it...

Thanks Much..

I try to stay ahead of it and being retired helps with having time for it.

The YouTube channel is just for fun, and realistically, I don’t attempt to monetize or try to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-22-2022, 05:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 579
Posted By thompwil
5 Years & 35K Miles Later

Howdy,

Did a little video review of our coach. We’re quite happy with it and have had very few issues when compared to some of our previous RVs. Yes, I’ve had to repair/replace some things,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-01-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,319
Posted By thompwil
Had the same thing happen on ours. Not sure if...

Had the same thing happen on ours. Not sure if your latch is identical to ours but anything is worth a try. I eventually got it opened by placing the handle into normal position, slightly pounding on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2022, 05:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,038
Posted By thompwil
Lots of good suggestions, in nearly 40 years of...

Lots of good suggestions, in nearly 40 years of RVing I’ve used just about all that stuff out on the road. We’ve always bought new RVs & trucks, and still had issues. I’ve refined my stash to what...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-27-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By thompwil
This brought a huge smile to my face, oh the...

This brought a huge smile to my face, oh the stories I could tell :):)
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-26-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,734
Posted By thompwil
Our back yard is grass and fenced in. The dogs...

Our back yard is grass and fenced in. The dogs have a doggie door and have access in and out whenever they want. When traveling we are very conscience of the sidewalk temperatures, when it’s hot, the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,240
Posted By thompwil
Howdy, This is worth a try if you have the...

Howdy,
This is worth a try if you have the stick-on sensors. The stick-on sensors are capacitive type and were way too sensitive on ours too, capacitive as used in electronics terms not tank...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2022, 05:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 628
Posted By thompwil
Howdy, From one "Old Guy" to another... Do...

Howdy,

From one "Old Guy" to another...
Do what you can
While you can
For as long as you can...
Enjoy your new travel trailer.
There's a lot of good folks on this forum with a lot of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By thompwil
Sorry, don't have the part number. I went to the...

Sorry, don't have the part number. I went to the local Ford dealer and explained it was an F53 motor home chassis. they looked up the Vin and it was listed. It's more difficult to brush you off when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2022, 06:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,639
Posted By thompwil
Had the same thing happen. I went to my local...

Had the same thing happen. I went to my local Ford dealer with the Vin number and they had a cap that fit for only a few bucks. The only thing wrong is the label on the cap for the weight of oil. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-20-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By thompwil
On mine, there is an access panel under the...

On mine, there is an access panel under the kitchen sink attached with a few screws. The amplifier that drives the outside speakers is right behind this panel along with a bunch of other wires, etc.....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-19-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,344
Posted By thompwil
I finally got to test my ground loop isolator...

I finally got to test my ground loop isolator today. I installed it last fall but was not able to try it out until today.

Anyway, the problem is fixed without a doubt, 100%, the problem is gone. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-05-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 909
Posted By thompwil
Howdy, Is there a jack for an external...

Howdy,


Is there a jack for an external GPS antenna on your Garmin?

Just a guess, but maybe the bunk overhang caused some of the problems with the satellite reception. Garmin has a few...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-12-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By thompwil
I’m giving this one a try, for 50 bucks I’ll give...

I’m giving this one a try, for 50 bucks I’ll give it a whirl. It’s aluminum (Chineseium alloy ;)) and has some weight to it. There’s a couple other similar ones available too but I went with this one...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-12-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By thompwil
I carried a TV out from the house (bedroom) and...

I carried a TV out from the house (bedroom) and connected it to the camera feed from inside the dash. Same thing, washed out. The picture adjustments on the radio don’t help, I tried that first.

...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-03-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By thompwil
Question Another Rear View Camera Question

Another rear view camera post to see if anyone has had to address this issue. I did the obligatory search and couldn’t find anything specific

Ours started to fade a few months ago and it now...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-24-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,209
Posted By thompwil
Hi Bob, There is a metal disk that sticks to...

Hi Bob,

There is a metal disk that sticks to the windshield and the camera mounts magnetically to it. It is rock solid and the video is very good.

The power cord runs back to the GPS mount...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-18-2021, 04:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,209
Posted By thompwil
We got a Garmin Dash Cam 46. It mounts directly...

We got a Garmin Dash Cam 46. It mounts directly to the windshield so the video is solid and steady, no jitters. I have it mounted center just above the windshield wipers and it’s unnoticeable. I like...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-25-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 589
Posted By thompwil
Contrary to popular belief the opposite is the...

Contrary to popular belief the opposite is the case with centrifugal type blowers. Based on the laws of physics concerning work, motion, and energy. Less flow equals less work performed which equals...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-21-2021, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,396
Posted By thompwil
Are those on the same side of the chassis? Reason...

Are those on the same side of the chassis? Reason I ask is if they are, it almost looks like the body has moved on the frame stressing the welds on the uprights. The weld circled looks pretty sloppy...
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