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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-06-2023, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By HappiHenri
This is not complicated - just go to the...

This is not complicated - just go to the Winnebago site. It is likely listed there as a downloadable PDF.

If not just call Winnebago tech services and they will immediately forward you the PDF as...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,876
Posted By HappiHenri
Here is a link to a Youtube video which describes...

Here is a link to a Youtube video which describes tire removal using the Torque Multiplier I mentioned. While most of the video deals with brake work the sections on tire removal / installation are...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,876
Posted By HappiHenri
You are correct - usually the floor plan is...

You are correct - usually the floor plan is irrelevant to many issues being discussed. Though it could be for some problems - such as slide issues. But for our tire discussion the FP is not...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,876
Posted By HappiHenri
Use a KLUTCH Torque Multiplier

Sorry - I totally agree with CREATIVPART about the need to include some key information about your rig. In reading your original. post I had no idea that you even had a Motorhome - could have been a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-17-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 565
Posted By HappiHenri
I have a 2005 Adventurer with similar battery...

I have a 2005 Adventurer with similar battery setup.

First - for your slide operation - you should always being running your engine. This is because you want maximum voltage when running the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-27-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,271
Posted By HappiHenri
Yes - We replaced our 8 cu ft Norcold last year...

Yes - We replaced our 8 cu ft Norcold last year with a 10 cu ft Magic Chef from H.D.. Could not be happier!

While our Norcold was working reasonably well, and we really liked it's ability to run...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-17-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,174
Posted By HappiHenri
Part Numbers for the Passenger side mirror for...

Part Numbers for the Passenger side mirror for your model. This is known as
a Velvac REVOLUTION SYSTEM, VMAX II HEAD.
142721-01-01A Winnebago P/N for full Passenger side mirror assy
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,559
Posted By HappiHenri
Winnebago Deleting Roof Access Ladders on New Models?

I have been looking into a new Winnebago Forza as I find many appealing and affordable aspects of this rear engine diesel coach. But one thing I began noticing was that there are no photos of this...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-08-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 940
Posted By HappiHenri
In my 2005 Adventurer I had similar leaking...

In my 2005 Adventurer I had similar leaking problems - water getting into the cabinets above the front seats. Very unclear where it was getting in as it spread out over a big area. After much work...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-15-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,510
Posted By HappiHenri
I am not sure what you ae trying to do.Also - it...

I am not sure what you ae trying to do.Also - it appears that some of your terminology might be wrong, so lets start with that:
Converter - Converts 120v AC Shore Power or Generator power to 12v DC....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-27-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By HappiHenri
Call Winnebago Tech services They will glad...

Call Winnebago Tech services

They will glad to send you a PDF of the original roof roof drawings & specs. I did this a few years ago for my 2005 Adventurer, and within minutes I had a complete...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-10-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By HappiHenri
What year, make and model do you have? ...

What year, make and model do you have?

Without knowing that CRITICAL information I can only say:

* Use it or loose it. Equipment like this works much better when regularly exercised. Use it...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-27-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,905
Posted By HappiHenri
Winnebago installed these refrigerators with a...

Winnebago installed these refrigerators with a top mounted strap - accessible only through the roof top vent - 1 screw through a metal strap which comes over from the side to the top of the fridge.. ...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-15-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,421
Posted By HappiHenri
For just 200w of solar I think you are...

For just 200w of solar I think you are over-thinking your situation.

Re-wiring for an easier hook-up (instead of alligator clips) is a good thing, but you need to be more concerned about your wire...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By HappiHenri
For my Workhorse W22 chassis with 22.5" wheels - ...

For my Workhorse W22 chassis with 22.5" wheels -
Dicor V19582-EJN Jam Nut 22MM With Cover - Workhorse W22 & W24
is the correct item. I bought a couple a few years ago from RV Upgrades -
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-03-2022, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By HappiHenri
You need a new "repair" guy. Found shoes for...

You need a new "repair" guy. Found shoes for your unit in <1 minute on Amazon - #36.95...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-26-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,734
Posted By HappiHenri
Re: Plugs and terminal corrosion: (1) In my...

Re: Plugs and terminal corrosion:

(1) In my case of the HWh slides not working there was absolutely no corrosion on any of the electrical connections. The problem was exactly as the HWH tech...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-20-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,734
Posted By HappiHenri
We live full time out our 2005 Adventurer 37B. ...

We live full time out our 2005 Adventurer 37B. Have years of learning and experience about this model.

Had a similar problem with our slides this past December, after years of absolutely no...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-26-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,278
Posted By HappiHenri
You most likely have a burnt out solenoid. ...

You most likely have a burnt out solenoid.

Assuming you have an HWH system - it is comprised of a large tank holding hydraulic fluid feeding into a distribution block. This block has 1 motor...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 05-18-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By HappiHenri
We bought our rig years ago from PPL, in Houston....

We bought our rig years ago from PPL, in Houston. They seem to be the largest consignment dealer, they actively advertise nationwide, and have a great website to help sell all their units. They...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 05-18-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,328
Posted By HappiHenri
Sorry - Way too much TMI in all your posts above,...

Sorry - Way too much TMI in all your posts above, such that I do not really know what you are asking. I do know that there are many, many posts all over the internet about how to design and install...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-16-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,227
Posted By HappiHenri
Shower power? Lots of confusion in your...

Shower power?
Lots of confusion in your electrical problems, so lets start with some basics:
Your coach has 2 different electrical systems - (1) 120v AC and (2) 12v DC

(1) 120v AC - Powered by...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,199
Posted By HappiHenri
I very much like Renogy products, and use several...

I very much like Renogy products, and use several in my LiFePO4 400Ah system.

I have Battle Born batteries, and I also installed a Renogy 20Amp DC-DC charger to manage (limit) the engine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,191
Posted By HappiHenri
We have a 2005 Adventurer which we love, and have...

We have a 2005 Adventurer which we love, and have done many upgrades/mods to it over the years.
Re: Lighting - we replaced ALL the bulbs with LEDs early on because they can be brighter while...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-28-2022, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,591
Posted By HappiHenri
The ceiling unit is a Smoke Detector. May also...

The ceiling unit is a Smoke Detector. May also be a CO detector as well as many are dual purpose this way. But it is NOT a propane detector because propane is heavier than air and that's why they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Posted By HappiHenri
Funny how most other comments quickly reverted to...

Funny how most other comments quickly reverted to jack cleaning issues, not to the issue you are experiencing. Since your jack will not extend your problem is NOT dirty jacks, as the hydraulic force...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,156
Posted By HappiHenri
Far to many gas stations around, as well as far...

Far to many gas stations around, as well as far too many RVing configurations, to really provide any commonized recommendations.

However - such is app really not needed as there are many good...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,230
Posted By HappiHenri
1) From visiting a number of recent RV shows the...

1) From visiting a number of recent RV shows the trend - particularly amongst high end RVs - is to have no propane tanks at all. Many rigs have gone totally electric, relying on large LiFePO4...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-11-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By HappiHenri
(1) You did not say if your panels have a...

(1) You did not say if your panels have a built-in solar controllers. Many do, but you need to check as you cannot just connect a solar panel directly to batteries without one as the raw output...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-17-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,363
Posted By HappiHenri
You need to subscribe to a good camping App like...

You need to subscribe to a good camping App like Allstays - which will show you all the RV parks and campgrounds everywhere. There are actually an amazing number of parks on your route to Florida,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,221
Posted By HappiHenri
When I left California last June we paid $4.11 at...

When I left California last June we paid $4.11 at Shell - to buy just enough gas to get us to Arizona so I could buy it for $2.89/gal. Californians had the chance to try and reverse this continual...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,221
Posted By HappiHenri
FireUp - You are awful quick to condemn the oil...

FireUp - You are awful quick to condemn the oil industry without looking at reality.

* The price of automotive fuel in the USA has been consistently the lowest in the world. Just look at prices...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,744
Posted By HappiHenri
Based on the photos shown, and that you state...

Based on the photos shown, and that you state that you have 19" tires I am not sure you actually have a W22 chassis. I thought all the W22 chassis had 22.5" wheels. Certainly what you picture does...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-10-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By HappiHenri
As DryCreek said - those models tended to have...

As DryCreek said - those models tended to have the very tiny vacuum lines just rot away. It happened on our 2005 Adventurer with the W22 Workhorse chassis. I replaced them with silicon vacuum lines...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-19-2021, 09:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,984
Posted By HappiHenri
On our 2005 Adventurer the jacks are powered by...

On our 2005 Adventurer the jacks are powered by the engine battery - not the house batteries.
If yours is wired the same then you replaced all your house batteries - so they are now good - but you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,094
Posted By HappiHenri
As many others have suggested - get an OBD reader...

As many others have suggested - get an OBD reader and see what faults it shows. Very useful tool to have anyway.

Is your check engine light on? If engine is mis-firing it should be.

On our...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-12-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,142
Posted By HappiHenri
You have several issues going on here. 1st -...

You have several issues going on here.

1st - The slide glide strip. This is long strip - the length of the slide - which is designed to take the entire weight of the slide as it is brought in. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-15-2021, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,716
Posted By HappiHenri
The next-to-engine vacuum control lines totally...

The next-to-engine vacuum control lines totally rotted away on our 2005 Adventurer. But I simply got some new 1/8" silicon vacuum tubing and replaced it and it works great (after cleaning and lubing...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-01-2021, 08:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,266
Posted By HappiHenri
(1) Winnebago still carries some of the original...

(1) Winnebago still carries some of the original decals for early models.

(2) Find a good graphic artist who can create designs on computer and then have printed as vinyl decals. There is also a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-28-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,615
Posted By HappiHenri
imnprsd - Wow! You seem to have made a lot of...

imnprsd - Wow! You seem to have made a lot of assumptions about me, my experience and my abilities from my short comment on the HWH flat floor. And of course - your ignorant statement is totally...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-23-2021, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,615
Posted By HappiHenri
You apparently have the HWH flat floor system - a...

You apparently have the HWH flat floor system - a very complicated hydraulic system which utilizes angled nylon blocks to lift the slide up as it comes in, but which break & crack over time. A...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-23-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 935
Posted By HappiHenri
As others have said - use the main solar...

As others have said - use the main solar controller for the roof panels, and you can connect your portable panels directly to the batteries since they have their own built in controllers which reduce...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-23-2021, 11:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,224
Posted By HappiHenri
Our Toad is a 2007 Honda CRV, which has worked...

Our Toad is a 2007 Honda CRV, which has worked great after crossing the country twice and going to all 4 corners towed behind our Winnebago Adventurer. It is a great tow vehicle - just be sure to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,097
Posted By HappiHenri
Check that your leveling solenoids are working...

Check that your leveling solenoids are working OK. They have tendency to burn out if left on too long while retracting. I lost several before learning this - when you click the "Store" mode it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,477
Posted By HappiHenri
1st - 120 psi sounds very high for Class A Motor...

1st - 120 psi sounds very high for Class A Motor home tires. My Class A suggests 85 - 95 psi, depending on load. Make sure you are working off the recommended PSI chart from your actual load - do...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-02-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,904
Posted By HappiHenri
Your solar charging watts are pretty irrelevant -...

Your solar charging watts are pretty irrelevant - when what you really need for RVing is good house battery capacity. You did not specify what that is, so hard to answer your questions as that is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-16-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,629
Posted By HappiHenri
To SmilingSimon and AJMike - Re; Lithium...

To SmilingSimon and AJMike - Re; Lithium Batteries

There are lots of reasons why Lithium batteries are far superior to Lead-Acid batteries for RV use. The big negative reason is the high cost....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,629
Posted By HappiHenri
Yes - the "battery Boost" switch should stil work...

Yes - the "battery Boost" switch should stil work as a DC-DC charger is wired in differently. In fact, it should not be installed in the battery boost circuit at all. Here's why

The Battery...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-08-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,704
Posted By HappiHenri
Well - it is our business - you made it our...

Well - it is our business - you made it our business by posting your problem on this site and asking for our advice and help.

You have not really explained much of this story - offering no reason...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2021, 12:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,299
Posted By HappiHenri
If you drive a big Class A then carrying an air...

If you drive a big Class A then carrying an air compressor with you is absolutely essential!! This is because maintaining correct tire pressures is THE Safest thing you can do because you do not...
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