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Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-15-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,733
Posted By Elk River
Not my 2019. I absolutely hate the thing and wish...

Not my 2019. I absolutely hate the thing and wish I never got involved in RV’ing. I still haven’t found all the leaks. Workmanship was absolutely crap. See my complaints with photos. Again, I still...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-23-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I applies the 1/4th inch auto/marine tape and it...

I applies the 1/4th inch auto/marine tape and it worked some what better in stopping the leaks. I noticed that the hatch cover door doesn’t close evenly. There is a larger gap on one side so I tried...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-18-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Thanks for your input. I am now having a devil of...

Thanks for your input. I am now having a devil of a time trying to remove reside from the weather strip tape around the hatch. I have been using Goo Off, paint thinner, Coleman stove liquid fuel and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-17-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Thanks for your quick reply. I don’t see where...

Thanks for your quick reply. I don’t see where the water is getting in??? It just “comes out” where the wall meets the the floor. I was shocked at how much appeared running the sprinkler; in less...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-17-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
WELL.... I'm back. I believe I found the major...

WELL.... I'm back. I believe I found the major leak (yeah, right!). My wife turned on the sprinkler to water overnight in an area we hadn't park the trailer in before. Man what a major leak!) The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Oh, man. Where were you three weeks ago��?

Oh, man. Where were you three weeks ago��?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Is that the Waterproof Gorilla Glue you speak of...

Is that the Waterproof Gorilla Glue you speak of and not their other tapes?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I only found the leaks because of the...

I only found the leaks because of the insight/advise I received from the above posters. I apologize for not adding your names here; I’m using a phone to post this. All the issues were found where...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I googled for such a place around here (PNW) and...

I googled for such a place around here (PNW) and couldn’t find anything. It would hand saved me almost a grand (so far). Maybe some energetic person reading this could start up that business here?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Here are the photos.

Here are the photos.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I only had time to do the back side today....

I only had time to do the back side today. Weather was OK. No sun and a bit breezy with fog in the air at times. Only one rusty screw. Another would not fit tight when I reset it, so I added split...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Plumbing was done during the last summer/fall...

Plumbing was done during the last summer/fall months. Spent over $1000 at this local family trailer businesses. We eventually believed it was not the plumbing. The trailer was covered most of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-02-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I opened the gutter cover and discovered screws...

I opened the gutter cover and discovered screws rusted on the outside. Tomorrow I plan to remove the screws and call the hole, insert the screw and call the outside. I bought the Girilla flex tape...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-02-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I have been using the leaf blower method (which I...

I have been using the leaf blower method (which I found on YouTube) while walking around the outside of the trailer looking for leaks with a sprayer. So far I have not found a sign of a leak...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Thank you. I’ll add this to my list. Next week...

Thank you. I’ll add this to my list. Next week is gonna be a busy week.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Thanks. If nothing else works I will absolutely...

Thanks. If nothing else works I will absolutely do this.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Some photos of water. Two separate puddles. Where...

Some photos of water. Two separate puddles. Where they came from is unknown. Last year we had two puddles, on two separate occasions, in the walkway.
No repeat water puddles from year to year. It’s...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Would a shop vacuum provide enough air pressure...

Would a shop vacuum provide enough air pressure in a trailer when searching for leaks?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
Thanks. It looks like that is going to be the way...

Thanks. It looks like that is going to be the way to go at this point.
I’ll look into it...maybe YouTube?
On another note, we do miss not being around a higher city at times.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
I checked the roof last year and did find and fix...

I checked the roof last year and did find and fix an opening over a screw/rivet that was created by an open bubble. The AC looked totally sealed. Not a sign of water ANYWHERE inside the trailer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,083
Posted By Elk River
HELP At wits end.

I really need help. Major help. I bought a new 1700BH almost three years ago. Used it a few times. Looked underneath after a year and noticed fabric on underneath (long story short) full of water....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By Elk River
Thank you all who are giving me advice. Due to...

Thank you all who are giving me advice. Due to prior commitments I won’t be able to look at it until Saturday. I will read this post again before heading to the trailer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By Elk River
unknown sound

We have a 2019 1700BH with a "soft continuous air leak sound" coming from the upper bunk charging jack and possibly light next to it...when my wife turned on the light she said the pitch was higher....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2020, 06:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
Update: I found (reached back and felt) a small...

Update: I found (reached back and felt) a small 1” area I thought was supposed to be dry because I removed the wet insulation. So, I lowered the front of the trailer in hopes that if there was a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
Boy am I out if it! Now I understand. I have to...

Boy am I out if it! Now I understand. I have to head to HD to pick up insulation later so if I don’t find a leak I’ll get going on your the pressure valve test.
I’m sure learning a lot this week.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
“The meterjust gives us a number to look at the...

“The meterjust gives us a number to look at the next day or so and see if the pressure is still the same. Whether it is 20 PSI or 60 is not important, just whether it changes“
And there in lies the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
Are you recommending using the water hose...

Are you recommending using the water hose technique on the roof first, then test the trailer’s water system?
I am on a small community water well, so I’m wondering if the water pressure gauge would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-30-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By Elk River
Similar issue?

Your winterizing and mine and the water issue seems very similar. I removed the membrane and all the soaked insulation; just to be on the safe side, I am waiting a day or two to dry things out.
I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2020, 08:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
I am beginning to wonder if I have two separate...

I am beginning to wonder if I have two separate leaks. I see a possibility of something coming from the water tank, which earlier I had discounted. And I have a small open area on the roof, part of...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
I tore out the insulation today. Boards appeared...

I tore out the insulation today. Boards appeared dry. I’ll hook up the water this weekend and post my results.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
I am going to use the process you outlined this...

I am going to use the process you outlined this weekend depending on weather and commitments from family. How long do you recommend keeping it under pressure? Days? If this info appears in others...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
LOL. I just happened to finish up what you...

LOL. I just happened to finish up what you recommended. A lot of water fell. I tore out the insulation. The boards appeared dry. BUT I did find the insulation was still damp/wet as I followed it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
When we were traveling it performed perfectly,...

When we were traveling it performed perfectly, pressure, hot water etc. Gray and black water tanks performed flawlessly to the best of my knowledge.
At that time I was so happy that my trailer was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
The water that is there has been there for...

The water that is there has been there for months. It isn’t going anywhere unless I can remove it. I crawled under the trailer to take a closer look; I poked my finger into an opening and as I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
Water appears clean as in clear. No smell or sigh...

Water appears clean as in clear. No smell or sigh of antifreeze.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
I winterized by blowing all the water out of the...

I winterized by blowing all the water out of the system and pouring antifreeze in the drains. I ran a heater inside all winter. Since I live on the Washington coast it didn’t get freezing but a few...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-28-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,253
Posted By Elk River
Water between floor and under carriage membrane

Trailer, 2019 1700BH. I am new to trailer life. Retired. Trailer two months beyond warranty. Problem: While changing tire I noticed a lot of water quickly dripping below trailer. (Trailer was tilted)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,625
Posted By Elk River
Thank you, Creativepart. I read your reply before...

Thank you, Creativepart. I read your reply before driving to the city where the sales lot is located. Spoke to the very helpful and concerned sales manager; and another salesman who wanted to be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-31-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,625
Posted By Elk River
Jensen radio?

Newbie here. Just brought home a new 1700bh. (Newly retired couple).
Our Jensen 70A radio.
What zone controls what area of the TT. The radio’s volume controls seem to be limited.
When using the...
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