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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By Idiotasca
Question Fridge problems

My Norcold 821 is driving me nuts. After working fine for the winter its temp started fluctuating from 35 to45. I replaced the thermistor and it worked better for a while and then started varying...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-19-2020, 05:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By Idiotasca
My insurance, Progressive, said tough luck when...

My insurance, Progressive, said tough luck when my roof blew off when a combination wind storm and being passed by a high speed big semi truck ripped nearly all my roof off my 2000 Itasca....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-09-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Idiotasca
Thank you that link looks like it will be...

Thank you that link looks like it will be helpful. I am constantly astounded as a 1st time RV owner how poorly these pos are put together. Whoever designed these things never had to work on one. The...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-08-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By Idiotasca
10 gal. Atwood H2O heater removal.

Anyone removed a 10 gal. Atwood from a 2000 Itasca or similar? Can’t find an access panel for the back. I’m hoping I don’t have to try and fit into the storage bay next to the heater. HELP! How do...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-11-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,442
Posted By Idiotasca
I’m getting capacitors at very reasonable prices...

I’m getting capacitors at very reasonable prices from Amazon. I’ll swelter tomorrow, 90 and humid.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-11-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,442
Posted By Idiotasca
Ac capacitors

Because the local RVstore wants $43. And several days to get it.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-11-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,442
Posted By Idiotasca
AC capacitors

Has anyone used well pump capacitors with the same specs in place of the ac run capacitors?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-25-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By Idiotasca
Let us know if you find one.

Let us know if you find one.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-22-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,565
Posted By Idiotasca
Make sure you check and reseal the edges of your...

Make sure you check and reseal the edges of your fiberglass roof regularly. I didn’t know this was a problem and even though I cleaned and resealed the front and rear cap seams and all the other...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2019, 04:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By Idiotasca
Basically I was told not to do it as it would...

Basically I was told not to do it as it would reduce the integrity of the tape over time.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By Idiotasca
I got the info I needed, no further assistance...

I got the info I needed, no further assistance required. Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By Idiotasca
Any other sites recommended to look for the...

Any other sites recommended to look for the answers I need? Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By Idiotasca
eternabond tape

Has anyone had success gluing a superflex roof over existing eternabond tape? Several coatings I've used peel off the tape fairly easily. My roof blew off in the Texas panhandle last year and I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-08-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,145
Posted By Idiotasca
Smile Good info

Thanks for the information. Good to have if I have any more trouble with it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-25-2019, 05:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By Idiotasca
Thanks for the info, I'm scanning the similar...

Thanks for the info, I'm scanning the similar threads. So far it seems like it's not a good fit for RVs that are used for boon docking or staying at friends which is a shame.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-24-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By Idiotasca
Hot water heater

Has anyone replaced their hot water heater with a tankless one?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-28-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
Hello new roof

After contacting a local handyman/builder in the panhandle he told me he could fix it so I could get back to Fl. for $650. I should have supervised his worker more closely but didn't want to have 3...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
The fiberglass top ripped free leaving 1'-4'...

The fiberglass top ripped free leaving 1'-4' attached to the front cap by eternabond tape that I applied this spring and 1/2' attached to the rear cap. A layer of the 1/16"(?) ply appears to be gone...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
2000 Itasca

2000 Itasca
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
I just want a repair to get me N central Fl....

I just want a repair to get me N central Fl. where I start on a more permanent solution.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-16-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,145
Posted By Idiotasca
Alliance Coach in Wildwood fixed mine. They were...

Alliance Coach in Wildwood fixed mine. They were expensive and the subcontractor for the ac supposedly caused extensive damage to my slide out hydraulics that I was having worked on at the same time....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
Any thoughts on replacing the missing wood and...

Any thoughts on replacing the missing wood and overlaying the vent holes with some more veneer fastened with eternabond tape, and using the tape down the sides of the roof, then rolling the roof with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
By-bye roof

The ins. adj. didn't sound hopeful, so I'm waiting to hear from Dave at RV Armor as to how to temporarily water and windproof it to get home and cover it till I can fix it right.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
2000 Winnie Itasca. I was driving E on I 40 out...

2000 Winnie Itasca. I was driving E on I 40 out of Amarillo during a very strong crosswind. A large semi with a very large trailer passed me going a lot faster than my 60-65 mph and I heard a huge...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-14-2018, 05:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,010
Posted By Idiotasca
Bye Bye Roof

Well, all the problems I've been having with my Itasca came to a head so to speak. The fiberglass roof is blowing across some field in Texas off of I 40. "If it wasn't for bad luck..."
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-08-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
HWH leveling system

Thanks for the suggestions
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-02-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
Thanks

I'll give him a call tomorrow. I appreciate the suggestion.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-02-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
Thanks, I'm still waiting to communicate with a...

Thanks, I'm still waiting to communicate with a tech from HWH.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
Jacks still not activing.

HWH 310 manual system, jacks have been working fine since I changed the parking brake from hydraulic to manual in May. Just before the leveling jacks stopped working I serviced the parking brake,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
Thanks

I appreciate the effort, I got the correct service manual emailed to me yesterday and will start troubleshooting today.
Steve
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,768
Posted By Idiotasca
HWH leveling system

2000 Itasca with HWH straight leg jack system. My control panel lights up but jacks don't extend. Power not making it to the solenoids but the red leads into the control box(model AP10086) show power...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 898
Posted By Idiotasca
Hydraulic leak

Has anyone used a trans fluid stop leak to cure a slight leak in the leveling jacks? I plan on rebuilding the leaker but I'm on the road so it will have to wait a while. Thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,217
Posted By Idiotasca
Correct, the AC was close to$400. I now have it...

Correct, the AC was close to$400. I now have it plugged into a20 amp circuit with a12 gauge cord directly to the AC unit. It is working but only able to lower the temp to 80 with the bedroom and bath...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-21-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,217
Posted By Idiotasca
I forgot to mention that the GFI outlet that...

I forgot to mention that the GFI outlet that started melting was not the one I was plugged into, nothing was plugged into that outlet but it was on the same circuit. It melted on the white wire line...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-13-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,217
Posted By Idiotasca
Unhappy Portable AC

I made sure everything was turned off except for the refrigerator and a small fan,water heater was turned off, :blink::blink::blink::blink:no microwave use. AC unit ran for about five minutes and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-13-2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,217
Posted By Idiotasca
Portable AC won't work in a 30 amp Winnie

I bought a 10,000 btu Hisense portable AC unit that was rated at 10 amp. I was hoping to just cool the front or the bedroom of my Itasca while hooked to a friends household 20 amp outdoor receptacle....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,503
Posted By Idiotasca
I just escaped the Lake Christine fire in El...

I just escaped the Lake Christine fire in El Jebel, Co. I was parked in my 32' Winnie next to my friends' garage. We watched the air tankers fly overhead all day of the 4th and thought we were pretty...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Idiotasca
rv storage door

I've discovered that the salvage yards apparently just want a picture and measurements for these doors, so no further help is needed except for good wishes for a successful search. Litchsinn wants...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By Idiotasca
storage compartment door damage.

I have a 2000 Win. Itasca that I managed to badly damage the small [24.5"H x 26.5"L] lower storage door badly enough to need replacement. Does anyone know what years and models share these same...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-26-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By Idiotasca
that's the 1st thing I checked, thanks.

that's the 1st thing I checked, thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-26-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By Idiotasca
water pump latch relay

Does anyone out there know where the relay is for the fresh water pump on a 2000 Itasca Suncruiser? The pump no longer works but when I removed it and jumped it directly from a battery it ran. Any...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,166
Posted By Idiotasca
Thanks for your response, unfortunately my rig is...

Thanks for your response, unfortunately my rig is only equipped with a pull switch to activate the parking brake. I think I'm going to try to fab a mount for a lever handle on the floor to pull a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-04-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,166
Posted By Idiotasca
parking brake problems

If anyone has done a replacement of the hydraulic actuator for the parking brake on the workhorse chassis with a mechanical one, I could use some advice. Thanks.
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