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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-27-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Hi jonnshell30, Great that you had an ah-ha...

Hi jonnshell30,
Great that you had an ah-ha moment and figured it out. How you are describing it is exactly what I did. We've got about 360+ days of use in this configuration without issues.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-18-2024, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,313
Posted By JimStreit
This could happen if you have an inverter/charger...

This could happen if you have an inverter/charger that is tying the ground and neutral together.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,793
Posted By JimStreit
We tow a 2013 Honda CRV. It's light weight,...

We tow a 2013 Honda CRV. It's light weight, 3,700 pounds, its all wheel drive, lots of space to drag chairs to the beach or carry our bikes, and a bonus is it doesn't add mileage to the odometer...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-29-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Here are some early pictures of before and after....

Here are some early pictures of before and after. The electrical bay before with the original inverter was very empty.

This was the initial setup to make sure everything was working and has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-29-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Hey Tim, Yep, I still have the EMS in place. I...

Hey Tim,
Yep, I still have the EMS in place. I didn't make any changes with that. I use the Victron Digital Multi Control to set what I want for incoming amps and the EMS never really sees the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-29-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Jonnshell30, OK, yeah, I think that would work....

Jonnshell30,
OK, yeah, I think that would work. Your sub panel is only a single leg so you would just need to pick L1 or L2 for its power. You would probably want to keep the original 30 amp...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Hi Jonnshell30, I don't think what you are...

Hi Jonnshell30,
I don't think what you are proposing will work correctly. Feeding power into the main panel via the breaker that goes to the inverter is only on one power leg. You wouldn't have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-09-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 990
Posted By JimStreit
Rgvtexan is correct, Its a spacer for your slide...

Rgvtexan is correct, Its a spacer for your slide awning lock / anti-billow device . Its to prevent your slide topper from unrolling from wind while you are driving.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By JimStreit
Hi Creativepart, Thanks for the response. I've...

Hi Creativepart,
Thanks for the response. I've contacted Lichtsinn RV a couple weeks ago. They couldn't locate any of the part options and pointed me to the following RV salvage places. I've...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-26-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By JimStreit
2007 Tour floor remodel slide ramp?

Hello experts. I'm doing some updating to the floor on my 2007 Winnebago Tour 40TD and I need to replace a section of the slide ramp. Does anyone know where I could find a 6 foot-ish section of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 659
Posted By JimStreit
I did both the front and rear sway bars on my...

I did both the front and rear sway bars on my 2003 Adventurer myself and I was able to do it with a 1/2" breaker bar and a cheater bar.

I sprayed the nuts with a penetrating oil the day before...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-03-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,548
Posted By JimStreit
Tim is correct, if you want both legs powered...

Tim is correct, if you want both legs powered while using the Multiplus inverter you will have to go with the 2x120 model that he has listed. I'm currently using the same model in my 2007 Tour. The...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By JimStreit
There are three nuts on the back side of the...

There are three nuts on the back side of the light. A couple of the plastic fingers broke off the old lights when I was trying to take the nut off. I was able to access them from underneath the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 965
Posted By JimStreit
I could be wrong, but typically the most...

I could be wrong, but typically the most practical depth of discharge (DOD) for an AGM battery is 50%, which means you really should cut the AH in half when factoring how much usable power you have. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-16-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By JimStreit
Best of all, both lights and shipping cost just...

Best of all, both lights and shipping cost just over $30, and took less than 30 minutes to do the work.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By JimStreit
Replacement turn signal

Hey all,
I wanted to share my recent turn signal replacement success. I have a 2007 Tour and the original turn signals where faded, cracked and hard to see through. On the lens I could see a part...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-12-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,829
Posted By JimStreit
If it's just an overnight stop we typically don't...

If it's just an overnight stop we typically don't disconnect if it's a pull through site.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,969
Posted By JimStreit
I was never able to find my issue. After a...

I was never able to find my issue. After a couple hours of investigating and testing wires in different locations, I gave up on the old panel decided to put in something new. I purchased a Garnet...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-04-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,176
Posted By JimStreit
I have a 07 Tour with a total of three slide...

I have a 07 Tour with a total of three slide locks, and all three of them have leaked. The locking mechanism does penetrate the roof of the slide which is a terrible design in my mind. The locks...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-30-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By JimStreit
Nobody plans to need to make an emergency stop,...

Nobody plans to need to make an emergency stop, but It's best to have the capability if you need it. Plus, most states require brakes for anything over 3,000 pounds, some even less.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,383
Posted By JimStreit
Ray,IN Thank you for the response and drawing,...

Ray,IN
Thank you for the response and drawing, it is super helpful. I'd love to find one from Freightliner for the XCF. I'll keep digging.

Is the Spartan MM chassis similar to the Freightliner...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2022, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,383
Posted By JimStreit
What is this? Air Control Valve 2007 Tour 40TD

Hello all,
I have a 2007 Tour 40TD on a Freightliner XCF chassis. In front of the steer axle, under our feet, there is an air control valve. I occasionally hear air released from it when we are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By JimStreit
Hi All, I wanted to give you an update. I took...

Hi All,
I wanted to give you an update. I took the advice to replace the hydraulic fluid and cleaned the jacks with WD-40 and a rag. The fluid looks like it was transmission fluid, reddish color. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-18-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,933
Posted By JimStreit
In my setup, the house and engine batteries only...

In my setup, the house and engine batteries only work together when the boost button is pushed.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-18-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,933
Posted By JimStreit
Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions and insight....

Hi All,
Thanks for the suggestions and insight. We've been using the boost button the last few times and things seemed to run better, which is what lead me into thinking about switching to the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By JimStreit
Good point. I'll check into how to do this. ...

Good point. I'll check into how to do this.

Thanks for the suggestion.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By JimStreit
Thank you for the service bulletins. The...

Thank you for the service bulletins. The cylinders look clean but I'll double check them and clean them. I'll also try backing off the solenoid valve to see if that changes anything.

I've been...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,933
Posted By JimStreit
I have made some changes. I took out the...

I have made some changes. I took out the original inverter and have replaced it with a Victron Multiplus II, added a Victron 100/50 MPPT solar charge controller and have replaced the three house...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,039
Posted By JimStreit
Slow leveler storage

Hello all, I have a 2007 Tour 40TD and the two levelers on the driver's side take forever to store, but they go down just fine. I've replaced the return springs on one of them and it still goes up...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,933
Posted By JimStreit
Slides on house batteries

Hello all, I have a 2007 Tour 40TD with lithium house batteries and 840 watts of solar. I want to reduce the amount of stuff coming off the starter batteries since the house are always stronger, and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-04-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,385
Posted By JimStreit
Very cool!!!

Very cool!!!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-31-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By JimStreit
Update, I had to remove the sides in order to...

Update, I had to remove the sides in order to find the screws to disconnect from the floor and wall.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-07-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By JimStreit
How do I remove this?

Hello,
I have a 2007 Tour 40TD and will doing some carpet upgrades. The top flips up so I can look inside, but I can't find any screws or fasteners. Does anyone know how to remove this end table? ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 781
Posted By JimStreit
Yep. My original 2003 Adventurer lights where sun...

Yep. My original 2003 Adventurer lights where sun damaged and dim. I switched them with some aftermarket LED lights. They where a lot cheaper and better looking than the originals. Similar to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-30-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,350
Posted By JimStreit
Have you tried running both? You might find you...

Have you tried running both? You might find you are ok. If the breaker trips, reset it. Now you know for sure. I have a 30A Class A and can run both AC's. It runs at 24-25 amps including the 3-4...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,889
Posted By JimStreit
We have a 2003 Adventure 35U with the Workhorse...

We have a 2003 Adventure 35U with the Workhorse chassis and the 8.1 motor. We've put close to 20,000 miles on it in the past 3 years and it's been a great rig for us. We travel about 1/2 the year...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,969
Posted By JimStreit
imnprsd - I haven't successfully determined the...

imnprsd - I haven't successfully determined the issue yet. It appears my ground wire for the black tank is good, but I haven't been able to determine the grey tank yet as this requires the removal...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By JimStreit
My 2003 Adventurer needs some new decals in a bad...

My 2003 Adventurer needs some new decals in a bad way. :sad:
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By JimStreit
Nice job on the strips and I love the new logo.

Nice job on the strips and I love the new logo.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-28-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By JimStreit
Hi JLUSoCal, I did get it figured out. It was...

Hi JLUSoCal,
I did get it figured out. It was the Battery Mode Solenoid that I needed to swap out. Its been working great, I just returned from a 5 month trip. One thing I really like is the BIM...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By JimStreit
I used a white Dicor non-leveling non-sag roof...

I used a white Dicor non-leveling non-sag roof sealant.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,969
Posted By JimStreit
Thanks for the great information and wire...

Thanks for the great information and wire diagrams. I was looking at those before but wasn't sure how the power was coming in. I figured I would need to pull the panel off to look at the board, and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,338
Posted By JimStreit
I put a roof vent in the bedroom of my 2003...

I put a roof vent in the bedroom of my 2003 Adventurer 35u. Like you, I followed the roof plans from Winnebago to ensure I didn't cut into a vent, wires or anything structural. I placed it as close...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By JimStreit
I replaced the belt on my 2003 Adventurer 35u...

I replaced the belt on my 2003 Adventurer 35u about a month ago. 8.1L engine. It took me about 20 minutes but now that I know how to do it could be done in half the time. I didn't replace the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2021, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,259
Posted By JimStreit
I have a 2003 Adventurer. I thought my...

I have a 2003 Adventurer. I thought my windshield was leaking as well. I was seeing water dripping from between the headliner and windshield area during heavy rain. After a bunch of work I figured...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-12-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,969
Posted By JimStreit
Testing tank sensors

Hello experts,
I have a 2003 Adventurer 35u. The other day 2 of the tank sensor indicator lights stopped working. I'm not talking about the accuracy but the lights ... meaning I have no lights at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-10-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,421
Posted By JimStreit
Looks like it will work but has some speed and...

Looks like it will work but has some speed and distance limitations that you will want to keep in mind. (FYI we have the same 35u rig and love it)...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-04-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,269
Posted By JimStreit
We have a 2003 Winnebago Adventurer but only...

We have a 2003 Winnebago Adventurer but only encountered this rule a couple times. We've been able to provide them with pictures of the rig and have not been turned away.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-11-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,606
Posted By JimStreit
@7997redtail keep us updated. I would love to...

@7997redtail keep us updated. I would love to see how it goes for you.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-09-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,216
Posted By JimStreit
Also ... it is possible to fit a third house...

Also ... it is possible to fit a third house battery in the original location under the stairs.

The light gray box in the lower right corner is holding the Victron BMV-712 battery monitor shunt. ...
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