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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,121
Posted By jbrattain
To prevent problems, I take my wheel simulators...

To prevent problems, I take my wheel simulators off myself if I'm getting tire or brake work done, then put them back on myself after I get the RV back home.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,121
Posted By jbrattain
Tight

Believe me, they can be very tight if the tire store or a mechanic replaced them with an impact wrench. It happens.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,121
Posted By jbrattain
Removing the "wheel simulators"

The T-bar wrench is pretty much worthless if the wheel simulator jamb nuts are more than just a snugly tight. I used a 1- 1/8 deep socket with an extension and a pull handle to remove mine the first...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-14-2020, 05:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,863
Posted By jbrattain
Batteries

Sorry, brain fart, I meant to say NAPA deep-cycle.:facepalm:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2020, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,679
Posted By jbrattain
thataway4 is right. Find a local shop that will...

thataway4 is right. Find a local shop that will work on your chassis and engine issues. My local shop is University Auto Repair in Wingate NC, about four miles from my home. Mike, the shop owner,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-13-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,863
Posted By jbrattain
My AGM NAPA batteries were doing the same thing...

My AGM NAPA batteries were doing the same thing recently. Turns out the water was seriously low. Added distilled water, batteries returned to normal performance.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,679
Posted By jbrattain
Camping World service

A friend of mine has an Allegro Bus. His house batteries were losing charge between trips. He took it to the Camping World location near here. They did troubleshooting and some work on two...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-07-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,010
Posted By jbrattain
Fridge cooldown on AC

Glad to hear you're fridge is cooling. It does take a really LONG time to cool down on AC power. I usually start mine up on LP, then change to AC after it gets down to the set temperature.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-16-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,707
Posted By jbrattain
Replacement seats

Replaced the seats on my previous motor home. Got them on line from Shop4seats. Excellent materials and workmanship. They will send you fabric and leather samples. Great people to work with. You...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-13-2020, 07:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By jbrattain
LP gas level sensor

The sensor is driven by an internal magnet inside the gauge unit. It really wouldnt have to be secured with screws. I would clean the surface it sits on, then put it in place with tape or glue and...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-13-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,638
Posted By jbrattain
On board Propane tank

Propane tanks mounted to the vehicle are exempt from the DOT 12-year inspection rules. Agreed, they should be inspected for leaks, but they do not have to be "certified" and stamped.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-05-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By jbrattain
Dealer repair and maintenance

Most dealer shops will disappoint you, frustrate you, and overcharge you. Moreover, they will frequently fail to solve your problem, or make things worse. Try to learn to fix items yourself,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-05-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By jbrattain
Fridge

I usually level the RV and start my fridge on propane at least 24 hours before my departure time. Running it on propane gives a much quicker cooldown. It's always ready the night before or morning...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2020, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Posted By jbrattain
disinfecting fresh water

Thanks, I've been using chlorine bleach, but I think I'll try the Purogene.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Posted By jbrattain
Water odor

Just to be on the safe side, we carry several gallons of spring water for drinking purposes. I do still disinfect the fresh water system and have no odors.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,722
Posted By jbrattain
Generator exhaust extension

I used a piece of metal electrical conduit to extend mine. Works great.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2020, 04:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,747
Posted By jbrattain
Hot tub

Yeah, it was a really nice one, and a friend of mine who knew it's value and knew it had absolutely no problems, paid me a fair price for it.

Now, if only I could do the same with our in-ground...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-23-2020, 03:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,968
Posted By jbrattain
Driving with fridge turned on

I understand your concern, especially after damaging your fridge because it wasn't level. However, that was from running it continuously in the same unlevel attitude. While driving, the attitude of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-22-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,747
Posted By jbrattain
50 Amp service

We used to have a hot tub. I had to get 50 amp service installed to run it's pump and heaters. We sold the hot tub and later we bought the Winnebago Sightseer. I just plug into the hot tub 50 amp...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By jbrattain
Return trip

Also, forgot to mention, it wasn't a pleasant trip home. About 100 miles farther, the muffler came loose from the catalytic converter. Had to listen to that all the way home. Plus, started to back...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 363
Posted By jbrattain
Section of wheel surround torn off

174260Don't let this happen to you. A few weeks ago I noticed that one of the braces to the lower lip of my passenger side wheel surround panel had come loose just in front of the tire. I made a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-19-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By jbrattain
DryCreek response

Thanks for the info, DryCreek, very imformative. I always wondered why my springs were blue. My 2002 Sightseer would definitely fall into the blue-spring time period. I just thought maybe they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-17-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By jbrattain
Brake and AutoPark fluid changes

NeilV has a good point about changing the brake fluid. Brake fluid can absorb water from the air over time causing poor brake performance and corrosion in the system.

As for the AutoPark fluid,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,153
Posted By jbrattain
Workhorse chassis?

Changing the shocks might help ride and handling, but won't help the nose-low condition.

I'm guessing you have a Sightseer on the Workhorse chassis. I have a 2002 Winnebago 30B on the Workhorse...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2020, 04:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,619
Posted By jbrattain
8.1 heating problems

I bought a 2002 Sightseer 30B with the 8.1 liter Chevy engine about three years ago. It was burning up the driver's side rear spark plug wires. Had ceramic "racing" wires installed, fixed the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-05-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By jbrattain
Upgrade the TV. I bought a sound bar and...

Upgrade the TV. I bought a sound bar and sub-woofer for our home TV. I connected it HDMI. No sound. Then I found out that it had to be connected to an HDMI audio capable connection which my old...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By jbrattain
Engine access panel hinge mounts

Mine came loose on the passenger side. I epoxied it back but it held only a short while. I epoxied it back on again and thru-bolted it. Then I thru-bolted the driver's also. No more problems.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-26-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,953
Posted By jbrattain
Go on Amazon. They have many models to choose...

Go on Amazon. They have many models to choose from with numerous features. I bought mine for about $160. Easy to install, nice clear and bright picture.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-25-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,968
Posted By jbrattain
Fridge on propane while driving

I just have to remember to turn the fridge off when refueling.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-25-2020, 04:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,613
Posted By jbrattain
Same here. Had intermittent jacks down light and...

Same here. Had intermittent jacks down light and alarm on the road. Checked the fluid, added the required amount, solved the problem. However, it did take a few jacks down-jacks up cycles to get...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-25-2020, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,711
Posted By jbrattain
If you add your motor home to your auto policy,...

If you add your motor home to your auto policy, you need to look at the limits on your towing and road service coverage. It probably has a dollar limit and probably won't cover towing to the nearest...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-25-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,968
Posted By jbrattain
I've always travelled with fridge on propane. No...

I've always travelled with fridge on propane. No problems.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-25-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,716
Posted By jbrattain
Lucky your wiper arm held up. Sounds like...

Lucky your wiper arm held up. Sounds like something I'd do. Had my first motor home a few days when I backed up and hit my garage wall and totaled my roof ladder.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,361
Posted By jbrattain
Safe lifting rear end off ground with leveling jacks

I've done this many times for different reasons.
Here's my procedure:
1. Park on level ground, preferably on a concrete paved surface. (If ground
is level, jacks won't be damaged by...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 763
Posted By jbrattain
Speedometer

My Workhorse speedometer started acting up a few months ago. Wouldn't come up to speed, then come up to speed, then not go down when I slowed down or came to a stop. So, I used my GPS for my...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-01-2020, 04:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,325
Posted By jbrattain
AC silicon spark plug wires vs. ACCEL ceramic

My mechanic installed the OEM AC silicon spark plug wires with the OEM heat shields. Two of the AC silicon boots were "cooked" in just a few hundred miles.

After doing a little research, I also...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-30-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,325
Posted By jbrattain
High temp spark plug wirew

Started having the same problem with my 2002 Sightseer 30B with the 8.1 liter Chevy a couple of years ago. My mechanic would replace the plug wires with good quality wires, but two of them would...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 04-27-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,521
Posted By jbrattain
Powder post beetles

It's probably not termites because they need a continuous enclosed path to water, they don't leave "sawdust", and they eventually emerge in a swarm.

Never heard of powder post beetles in an RV,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-13-2020, 05:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,305
Posted By jbrattain
Body molding tape

You can buy 3M body molding tape at most auto parts stores in short rolls, similar to the Scotch product mentioned above in a previous post. It might be the same tape, just packaged for household...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-02-2020, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By jbrattain
Lubricating is a must. Also, pushing in with the...

Lubricating is a must. Also, pushing in with the knee is a very good idea. I have to do that on most of my basement doors. If I didn't, I'm sure I would probably break the latch linkage if I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-26-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,708
Posted By jbrattain
Gray water tank problems

Amen, brother. We've always poured out grease into the trash, wiped food off pots, pans and dishes as much as possible before washing, and never put left over milk, juice, etc. down the gray water...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,574
Posted By jbrattain
Most tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires...

Most tire manufacturers recommend replacing tires after about seven years, regardless of wear. On the first used motorhome I bought, the rear tires were about five years old and the front ones were...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-30-2020, 07:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,569
Posted By jbrattain
Changed out my old Thetford Aqua-Magic for a new...

Changed out my old Thetford Aqua-Magic for a new one about a year ago. Got one with the spray nozzle this time. I had an intermittent leak on the valve I never could find and the lid hinge was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,574
Posted By jbrattain
Toyo Tires

Love my Toyo tires. Best buy for the money. Handle great, quiet, good ride.:)
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-27-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By jbrattain
Screw anchors

Thanks, good to know. I thought something like that would work.:)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2020, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,175
Posted By jbrattain
My 2002 Sightseer is the same. Was that way when...

My 2002 Sightseer is the same. Was that way when I bought it three years ago, and hasn't gotten any worse. Delamination starts a little above the gravity water filler port and stops at the bottom...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-27-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By jbrattain
Air conditioner filter frame screws

I have the same problem. The screws barely hold, at best, and occasionally slip out a thread or two. Repairing the problem is on my winter project list. I'm going to investigate types of anchor...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-19-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,198
Posted By jbrattain
30B

Smart thinking.:thumb:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,198
Posted By jbrattain
KEEP THE 30B. I have a 2002 30B I bought about...

KEEP THE 30B. I have a 2002 30B I bought about three years ago. We love it. The 30B has always been the most popular Winnebago model.

Like you, I repaired or replaced several things it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-01-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,487
Posted By jbrattain
I hate towing a vehicle. The hitching up,...

I hate towing a vehicle. The hitching up, worrying about it on the road, unhitching it, etc. If we're going to be at one location for more than three or four days, I get a weekly rental car. Well...
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