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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-29-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,503
Posted By WarrenJA
Hey gromhome - I actually live in Charleston, WV...

Hey gromhome - I actually live in Charleston, WV and travel the turnpike pretty often. I have a 2001 Adventurer on a Workhorse chassis (gas). The good thing about the WV Turnpike (and all of WV,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Absolutely glad to help! You're welcome to give...

Absolutely glad to help! You're welcome to give me a call if you have any issues. I'll shoot you my number in a PM. Best of luck!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
Hmm... to be perfectly honest, I didn't look at...

Hmm... to be perfectly honest, I didn't look at the max amp rating. I just looked at the drawing - given that the power cord requirements on the drawing went from 10GA (30amp) to 6GA (50amp), that's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-13-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
Yes sir, happy to help. I haven't been to Erie...

Yes sir, happy to help. I haven't been to Erie since I was a kid, but I spend a lot of time in Pittsburgh - I grew up about an hour outside of Pittsburgh. I'm hoping to catch a Steelers game this...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
That 12-2 wire you're talking about that goes...

That 12-2 wire you're talking about that goes from the second hot lug of the Power Cord section of the ATS to the second 20 amp breaker can be removed or abandoned in place. In the 30 amp load...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-12-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
Good luck to both of you. Let me know if there's...

Good luck to both of you. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
This is the breaker I used - ...

This is the breaker I used -


https://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-BQ250-2120-Circuit-Breaker/dp/B00ODJ2GLA
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
The breaker I bought was all one breaker. The...

The breaker I bought was all one breaker. The 50's were joined so if one flipped, they both did. You're right in the it is a dual bus bar, so that the breaker slots alternate between each bus or 50...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
Materials

Hey Bob, here's what I bought for the conversion -

I used this for a new shore power cable -
It was $2.77 per foot. I got a little more than I probably needed, but I went ahead and got 25'. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-10-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,768
Posted By WarrenJA
Hi Dibbs - I did that same upgrade just a few...

Hi Dibbs - I did that same upgrade just a few weeks ago in my 2002 Adventurer. It wasn't that bad. The hardest part was fishing the new wiring from the back (where the ATS is located) to the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-29-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By WarrenJA
Good luck with the restoration! I had a 95...

Good luck with the restoration! I had a 95 Bounder on that same P30 chassis. I made several modifications, but the first thing I did was to convert it to 50amp service so I could run both...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,503
Posted By WarrenJA
Any idea what chassis it is, specifically? I had...

Any idea what chassis it is, specifically? I had a 1995 Bounder that was on a Chevy P30 chassis. They used that chassis on a lot of delivery trucks too (bread trucks, etc.). I had to go to a place...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,701
Posted By WarrenJA
I have the same coach. I saw in another thread...

I have the same coach. I saw in another thread where you said you found an in-line fuse. There should be one in the fuse block under the dash pod too. When I was in the process of buying my coach...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-20-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 25,237
Posted By WarrenJA
One of my all-time favorite movies... Mel Brooks...

One of my all-time favorite movies... Mel Brooks is hilarious!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,210
Posted By WarrenJA
I have an 02 Adventurer, and mine is pretty much...

I have an 02 Adventurer, and mine is pretty much the same... 4"-6" still "inside" of the pantry when fully extended. So I'm guessing it is either designed that way, or you and I both have the same...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By WarrenJA
The only difference between the "regular" A/C...

The only difference between the "regular" A/C position, and the "Max A/C" position on the switch is whether or not it recirculates the air from in the coach (max A/C) or brings in fresh air from the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By WarrenJA
Just a guess, and couple of things to try /...

Just a guess, and couple of things to try / consider - pull off one of the valve covers and see if the rocker arms are moving. If not, it's likely a broken timing chain. The other thing that comes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
The picture I submitted was the "before". I'll...

The picture I submitted was the "before". I'll take a picture of the finished product and post it - might be next week.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Hey everyone, sorry I haven't responded to a few...

Hey everyone, sorry I haven't responded to a few of the questions - I've been really covered up at work and at home. As far as the pictures, I hesitated to even post them because they were all the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Thanks! Good luck with yours, too. This forum...

Thanks! Good luck with yours, too. This forum was a huge help to me, so I'd be happy to "pay it back" if I can assist in any way.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
No, I was just referring to the ATS and the panel...

No, I was just referring to the ATS and the panel (showing 50amp capability) when I said it was already set up for 50amp service. As far as actual benefits, just by the numbers, I went from 3,600...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-22-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
ATS with the original wiring, and the new 6/3...

ATS with the original wiring, and the new 6/3 w/ground cable (and flex conduit) pulled into the storage compartment. The ATS is mounted upside down from the schematic drawing, so it's the feed to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-21-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Thumbs up Finished

Warning, long post ahead! And, I also see that I can only link to pictures... there's no option to upload them on this forum. So I won't have any pictures at this point, but maybe I can send them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-21-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Okay, that's done. But it was an absolute pain...

Okay, that's done. But it was an absolute pain in the rear! Just as I feared, the actual wiring wasn't an issue at all, but getting the cable from the ATS to the breaker box was a real chore. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-21-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Because the rig is already set up for 50 amp, and...

Because the rig is already set up for 50 amp, and all I had to do was run some heavier gauge wire to a new breaker, and move a couple of things around... and I'd rather do it "right" as opposed to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Good deal. I like the idea of leaving the...

Good deal. I like the idea of leaving the existing cable. My first thought was to use it to pull through the new one... but if something goes wrong I can always fall back and reconnect it and stay...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
I appreciate all of the feedback and responses. ...

I appreciate all of the feedback and responses. Just as a follow-up, I spent most of the evening last night doing some research and trying to lay out a game plan. As I figured, the wiring from the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
Will do! I did a conversion on a 1995 Bounder...

Will do! I did a conversion on a 1995 Bounder several years ago, but I kind of cheated when I did it. Basically, I put a 4-prong 50amp plug on the wiring that went to the ATS from the generator. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By WarrenJA
50 Amp Conversion

Hi all - I'll be doing a 30amp to 50amp conversion on my motorhome, hopefully this weekend. My RV information is below. I've done a lot of research, and have read many articles (mostly in this...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-24-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,152
Posted By WarrenJA
Thanks, I really appreciate the reply, and the...

Thanks, I really appreciate the reply, and the documentation. I have no doubt it is operating as designed. I just can't think of what might be causing the issue. One thing that sticks out to me -...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-23-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,152
Posted By WarrenJA
Generator Starting Issues

Hi everyone. I recently bought a 2002 Adventurer WFG35U Class A motorhome. It has the 5.5kW Onan Marquis Gold generator. I knew when I bought it that the generator did not run. My guess is that...
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