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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,422
Posted By PapaRed
I recently replaced the skylight on my '04...

I recently replaced the skylight on my '04 Meridian with a dome (not exactly same size, but thicker material) from EZ Tops, Inc, 877-433-4568. It took them a few days to make based on my dimensions,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-17-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,669
Posted By PapaRed
I reluctantly replaced my 7-year old Michelins...

I reluctantly replaced my 7-year old Michelins (because no Michelin replacements were available) with Toyo 265/75R 22.5 tires 5 months and 4200 miles ago for $3740.36 out the door. When installed,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-14-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By PapaRed
How many 2016/2017 Journeys/Meridians built"

Am considering a 2016-2017 Meridian or Journey, (36 ft) but they appear not to be many listed in the various dealerships. Am wondering how many were built during those years.

Are they a...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-02-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By PapaRed
MILWIT Club

Glad you asked! MILWITS are a friendly bunch of retired military people who get together at least once a year (the week before the Grand National Rally) at Forest City, Iowa for a week of fun, food...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-01-2022, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 795
Posted By PapaRed
A Military WIT Club

Am a member of the MILWIT Club - a club of active duty / retired military Winnebago owners who meet periodically. We have a National Rally the week before the annual WIT GNR, and regional rallys...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 709
Posted By PapaRed
Twist the headlight switch counter-clockwise.

Twist the headlight switch counter-clockwise.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-21-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By PapaRed
see attached photos

see attached photos
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By PapaRed
Propane tank

I experienced that same tank leak in Nov 2005 (I purchased my 04 Meridian in Oct '03) Winnebago replaced the tank under warranty, and installed it with large steel straps that attached to the frame....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-27-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,306
Posted By PapaRed
JB Weld works great. Holds well, readily...

JB Weld works great. Holds well, readily available. CLEAN and rough up surfaces, apply mixed components and clamp for 24 hours.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,521
Posted By PapaRed
Have read this entire thread, and noticed that...

Have read this entire thread, and noticed that the complaints seemed to have quit sometime in 2016. Does this mean that the problem has been resolved? My 2004 Meridian with the trouble-free HWH slide...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-23-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,962
Posted By PapaRed
I used DeLorme Street Atlas for years (since...

I used DeLorme Street Atlas for years (since 1998) but since they were bought by Garmin in 2015, no longer. Have tried RV Trip Wizard, and after unlearning the Street Atlas method, am beginning to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-23-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By PapaRed
Patio awning replacement

After 18 years my motorhome patio awning with sun shield is in serious need of replacement. The original A&E awning is an acyrlic material, and according to info I have, for use in hot, windy...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-05-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 880
Posted By PapaRed
This may help. It is a schematic of the air...

This may help. It is a schematic of the air system typically of your coach.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-19-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,271
Posted By PapaRed
I used DeLorme's Street Atlas for years, however...

I used DeLorme's Street Atlas for years, however my 2014 version of the maps sometimes got me in trouble in larger cities where new interchanges were not on the map. (DeLorme was bought by Garmin...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-25-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By PapaRed
I own a 2004 Itasca Meridian - similar to your...

I own a 2004 Itasca Meridian - similar to your Journey. Freightliner chassis, same CAT 330 engine as yours.
The air bags are rubber material, and will crack (and leak) with age. The best way to...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-06-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks Albert - I looked, but don't think they...

Thanks Albert - I looked, but don't think they have what I need. Had a long, long phone conversation with a tech at DoubleSight this afternoon. Try as he may, we could not achieve the desired...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-05-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Project nearly complete - now if I could figure...

Project nearly complete - now if I could figure out how to get the display full screen. :banghead::facepalm:

And, how to display the attached photos correctly!
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-02-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks for your effort, Wayne. I contacted my...

Thanks for your effort, Wayne. I contacted my retired older brother - an electronics engineer and after discussing the situation, convinced me that the architecture in the mini PC wasn't designed to...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-01-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks Wayne, but I think I am now thoroughly...

Thanks Wayne, but I think I am now thoroughly confused. After reading your supplied information several times it sounds like the device connects to the USB port and delivers HDMI output for a...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-01-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
The monitor is a DoubleSight Model DS-70U USB...

The monitor is a DoubleSight Model DS-70U USB monitor.
The PC is a Terryza Mini Computer with Intel Celeron J4125 Processor 2.70 GHz, 8GB RAM 128GB ROM Micro Desktop Computer.

It's listed on...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-01-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks, Wayne. I checked that out, but the dongle...

Thanks, Wayne. I checked that out, but the dongle price is more than the cost of the project! :nonono::rolleyes:

As a fallback, I can use the RCA Cambria to display Silverleaf and TPMS.
Sure...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-01-2021, 07:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks for info Podivin I will check it out...

Thanks for info Podivin

I will check it out some more. I currently use the DoubleSight monitor with my laptop. The monitor has a driver, and works well from the USB port on my laptop, but for some...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-01-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,126
Posted By PapaRed
Mini PC HDMI out to USB monitor

I have a Mini Computer that uses HDMI output to a monitor or tv. I have a DoubleSight portable monitor that takes USB input. Is there any sort of adaptor that will take the HDMI output and convert it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-13-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,380
Posted By PapaRed
Norcold

Steve28, I had a similar issue. We normally depart from the desert, and in summer it would normally take 48 hours for the reefer (Norcold 2-door) to cool down. Traveling with the propane on (auto...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-22-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,049
Posted By PapaRed
WiFi and hot spot

As an update and clarification to the iPhone tether to iPad using Verizon service, here is the story: At the beginning, my wife used an iPhone with 5Gb data plan. Never exceeded the plan limits....
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-22-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,049
Posted By PapaRed
WiFi Question

I have a question regarding WiFi and iPad. We recently upgraded our Verizon service to include unlimited data. During a recent week-end camping, (no WiFi, but 2 bars Verizon signal) I attempted to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,237
Posted By PapaRed
DEF Issues

Am considering trading up from my '04 CAT powered coach to a 2014 - 2016 model with the Cummins ISB -6.7L engine. Problem is that on another forum I've been reading horror stories concerning limp...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-28-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By PapaRed
Good info - Thanks. Wonder if PO maintenance...

Good info - Thanks. Wonder if PO maintenance history is documented?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-28-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By PapaRed
Thanks for the info. I was aware of the 2013...

Thanks for the info. I was aware of the 2013 problems, but didn't know how long the problem existed. Did Winny ever fix the issue? Has it been resolved on later coaches?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-28-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 817
Posted By PapaRed
2014 Itasca Meridian

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2014 Itasca Meridian 36M (haven’t looked at it yet) and am interested in current, or past owners’ experience with this coach. I currently own a 2004 Meridian 36G,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,741
Posted By PapaRed
You didn't say whether it was a diesel or propane...

You didn't say whether it was a diesel or propane genset. I have a propane genset, and had a starting problem. Drove the motorhome up on wooden ramp, raising the front wheels approximately 12 inches....
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-16-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By PapaRed
AC Conundrum

Update.
BobC's response caused me to read the book again, and I determined (thought with some trepidation) the outside fan motor was bad. After discovering the motor price was north of $300, I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-15-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By PapaRed
AC Conundrum

Thank you BobC for the link.
Reviewing the manual again gave me some things to check. BTW, in troubleshooting after my initial post, I was able to get it running, shut down and after a delay it did...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-15-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By PapaRed
Air conditioning conundrum

2004 Itasca Meridian 36G
Basement air Model No. 6535-671
Ser No. 080313859

History:
Aug 2018 R&R outdoor Fan Bearing. (Noisy operation)
Apr 2019 R&R outdoor fan start capacitor (fan would not...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,771
Posted By PapaRed
Where is it?

Don't know about yours, but on my 2004 Itasca Meridian, it is above the ceiling panels on the drivers side. Look at the "ceiling panel" in the upper cabinet above the driver's seat.
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 12-12-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By PapaRed
Carpet

Happy to state I found a company to install carpeting in my motorhome. It was a 2-day job, but was accomplished by two installers who were prompt, courteous, and proficient - not often found in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-01-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,580
Posted By PapaRed
[/QUOTE] I'm replacing the carpeted areas in...

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I'm replacing the carpeted areas in my 2004 Meridian 36G as delivered to include the step area, the area under the dash and driver's controls and the bedroom area. The galley area as well...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2019, 07:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By PapaRed
HWH Slideouts

Am in the process of replacing the carpeting in my '04 Meridian motorhome, and don't know how to address the carpet installation on the salon slide.
It appears that the carpet wraps around the edge...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-19-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,580
Posted By PapaRed
Itasca carpeting replacement

Am strongly considering replacing the carpeting in my 2004 Itasca Meridian, and though the trend seems to be replacing carpeting with vinyl planks, we (aka "the Boss") have decided to stay with...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 11-16-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By PapaRed
Carpeting Installers?

Looking for a carpet installer for my Meridian. After 15 years, the carpeting in our '04 Meridian needs replaced. I know, "everyone" is replacing carpeting with vinyl flooring, but the BOSS wants...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 707
Posted By PapaRed
Coach update

We are considering updating our 16-year old Itasca Meridian - primarily new carpet installation and window treatment. Any recommendations for a company in the west side of Phoenix area?

We've...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-11-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By PapaRed
Here's a snip of Duner's write up. New...

Here's a snip of Duner's write up.

New plastic Outdoor Blower is about 1” shorter than the old metal one but the fins are larger. I applied 2-part epoxy (gray glob near hub) over the 2” crack in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-17-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By PapaRed
2004 Winnebago Water Tank

Friend has a 2004 Winnebago Mini (Class C) 329B with a fresh water tank leak. According to the drawing, it has 2 tanks - one under the dinette seat that flows to an under-floor tank (see drawing). Is...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-26-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By PapaRed
Ninox database

Anyone use Ninox database on the iPhone? I've been using File Maker Pro (Ver 4.0) on the PC for a lot of years, and have become comfortable with it, but would like to create some of the tables on my...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-20-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By PapaRed
Basement airconditioner blower

The outdoor blower on my Itasca basement airconditioner (Model #6535-671) quit. Checked Outdoor Blower capacitor (P/N 1499-5631) and it checked bad. Parts guy at RV Parts store said that had been...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,693
Posted By PapaRed
You should be able to have that corrected at any...

You should be able to have that corrected at any Freightliner Service Center. Google "Freightliner Service" to find a center close to you.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-01-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 910
Posted By PapaRed
Tucson to Texarkana advice sought

We recently returned from a trip to Tennessee. Our route from Phoenix to Nashville was through Tucson, Las Cruces and US-70 through Ruidoso, NM where we picked up US-380 through Denton, and connected...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-22-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,405
Posted By PapaRed
RV Leveling Blocks

After reading a description and watching a video of "Utility Block RV Leveling Blocks", I considered a purchase, but cannot locate them.
Can you provide a source? Any advice on an alternate set for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-08-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 979
Posted By PapaRed
You can download a document (PDF) SERVICE MANUAL...

You can download a document (PDF) SERVICE MANUAL FOR 6536 “-” AND “A” SERIES
TWO TON PACKAGED HEAT PUMPS at www. bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/rvp/6536heatpump.pdf or...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 04-20-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 726
Posted By PapaRed
Wanted: 2015 DeLorme's Street Atlas

While many users are transitioning to GPS units or cellular phone navigation, I have used SA since 1997, upgrading each year until 2014, but missed buying the 2015 version. I choose to continue using...
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