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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 958
Posted By RVwithDogs
Joe, I know this post is several months old, I...

Joe, I know this post is several months old, I just got my AEM notice in the mail a few weeks ago. From what I see on the internet it does seem to be true but I have not contacted my local MB to...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 10-28-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By RVwithDogs
That is a nice floorplan on the M and the black...

That is a nice floorplan on the M and the black tank I think is larger than most. Thanks to all for the comments.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By RVwithDogs
I see the integration of solar cells and fabric...

I see the integration of solar cells and fabric is being developed now, I would bet some day soon you will see RVs advertising "Full Body Solar" like they now do "Full Body Paint"
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 10-25-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By RVwithDogs
Thanks Richard, I have used that site many times...

Thanks Richard, I have used that site many times in the past but actually forgot about it as a source for that info. I do indeed want to avoid the pump, my hope is to minimize some common points of...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 10-25-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,777
Posted By RVwithDogs
Class B questions

We are considering changing from our Navion IQ to a Class B and trying to research the B world and have a few questions.
I know we will need to adjust to the smaller tank sizes and wet-bath but the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By RVwithDogs
Thanks everyone, good comments. My current...

Thanks everyone, good comments. My current batteries are still holding up so I have time to think of options. Some 6v's I have looked at don't have a carry strap so I am sure I would have to make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-07-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,069
Posted By RVwithDogs
6 Volt battery extra weight ?

I am considering replacing my 2 group 24 12v batteries with 2 6 volt batteries in our 2014 Navion IQ. The 6volt batteries I am looking at weigh 65.5 lbs so the new total weight would be 131 lbs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2021, 05:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,945
Posted By RVwithDogs
We keep our Navion powered up nearly all the...

We keep our Navion powered up nearly all the time, started out with a dedicated 20 amp but soon added a dedicated 30 amp to run everything just as if we were at a RV site. Dont forget your surge...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-21-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,369
Posted By RVwithDogs
we use various sizes of plastic food containers...

we use various sizes of plastic food containers and tension rods from CW. Never had a problem with movement yet. I also wrap the wine bottles in a towel and place in the crisper section.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,319
Posted By RVwithDogs
Creativepart, I have been toying with the idea...

Creativepart, I have been toying with the idea you mentioned above but using a small window air unit modified to mount in the storage compartment and ducted between the beds in the Navion. Have seen...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2021, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By RVwithDogs
Are you in a place with other campers who might...

Are you in a place with other campers who might be able to assist, or a location close to a RV mobile tech service ?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By RVwithDogs
and I should have said the above is the service...

and I should have said the above is the service manual, it shows some testing procedures but it is not clear in the diagram where any switch or panel is.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By RVwithDogs
see if this helps,...

see if this helps, https://norcold.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/639985A_SM_DE105.pdf
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-12-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By RVwithDogs
Looks like they are now doing a NHTSA Safety...

Looks like they are now doing a NHTSA Safety Recall #21V042. Got my Recall Interim Notice in the mail today. For 2012 - 2018 they will replace the rear wheel sensors with new sensors with "improved...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2021, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,133
Posted By RVwithDogs
well after some google stuff, I do see some...

well after some google stuff, I do see some wiring diagrams showing resistors between each sensor, https://rv52.com/rv-basics-black-water-or-sewer-system-information/ has a good description.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,133
Posted By RVwithDogs
Its my understanding,(I may be wrong) when the...

Its my understanding,(I may be wrong) when the sensors are inside the tanks, they are just low voltage contacts. As the liquid rises and touches the contact it creates a ground and completes the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 03-02-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By RVwithDogs
Welcome to the fun, Some sacrifices may be needed...

Welcome to the fun, Some sacrifices may be needed to keep the weight down . Nothing like iron to fry that fresh caught trout or potatoes and onions!
Regarding the manuals, you may want to consider...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-27-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,100
Posted By RVwithDogs
i was talking with the owner of a RV Camp we...

i was talking with the owner of a RV Camp we spend time at about their slow internet, she jokingly said if you even think about streaming on us we will throw you out! (just a few users streaming on...
Forum: Forum Admin | News | Member Concerns 02-25-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By RVwithDogs
Question about Blogs

Question for the Site Team. There seems to be a function on the site that is overlooked or sometimes wrongly used, that being the Blogs Link. Am I right in thinking the Blog Link would be used for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,763
Posted By RVwithDogs
I may be wrong but I don't know of any Sprinters...

I may be wrong but I don't know of any Sprinters that can charge the chassis battery from the house batteries without some modification. DavidM's suggestion about TRIK-L-START may be the way to do...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By RVwithDogs
Now that the snow has melted I had some time to...

Now that the snow has melted I had some time to work on the ladder, I used the Stromberg Carlson ladder for now and used the existing stand-offs. The Stromberg is about 3/16 " wider than the original...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-22-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By RVwithDogs
same problem with Navion, I ended up using a...

same problem with Navion, I ended up using a straight cutoff with a 90 and 45. This will put the connection directly over the access hole then I attach a quick connect to that. I think the View has...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-22-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By RVwithDogs
well I would think it should but I cant answer...

well I would think it should but I cant answer that for sure. You might contact Etrailer, they have great support.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 02-21-2021, 01:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,116
Posted By RVwithDogs
If I may add a reminder about gloves, just...

If I may add a reminder about gloves, just because you wear them does not mean you are safe from exposure. What did you touch with your gloves on after you cleaned the black hose ? After working in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,724
Posted By RVwithDogs
I may be wrong but don't all slides have 2 motors...

I may be wrong but don't all slides have 2 motors ? My Lippert book says in a case where 1 side will not slide, try to have someone push that side by hand while activating the out switch. You may be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-19-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,380
Posted By RVwithDogs
so if you encounter a really big snow, 6 to 12...

so if you encounter a really big snow, 6 to 12 inches, do you ever attempt to remove it from the roof ? And how ? The weight of snow per inch can add up depending on the moisture content, a wet 12...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-18-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By RVwithDogs
not sure if this will help but based on the...

not sure if this will help but based on the install manual at https://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Norcold-120X-XXXX-Installation-Manual-628936.pdf it looks like the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-17-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,600
Posted By RVwithDogs
one other thing that might be worth checking, I...

one other thing that might be worth checking, I saw several old posts about the chassis side of the switch can become unconnected or could you remove the switch and test the voltage on that side of...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-17-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,600
Posted By RVwithDogs
just a thought, if you are can only use the radio...

just a thought, if you are can only use the radio when the switch is in the house battery position , have you checked the fuse the radio uses when in the engine position ? I think it is in the fuse...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-16-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,792
Posted By RVwithDogs
mine is also under the hood, that 2.5 gallon...

mine is also under the hood, that 2.5 gallon container is hard to deal with, I would think transferring some to a smaller container would be a good option but would it matter what kind of plastic the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,017
Posted By RVwithDogs
good info, thanks. I guess Patience is not one...

good info, thanks. I guess Patience is not one of my virtues. Just find it hard to understand why UPS can arrive in 2 or 3 days and USPS can take 18 days for a xmas card.. oh well, the shipping...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,017
Posted By RVwithDogs
That is a nice clean install.. I am fixing to...

That is a nice clean install..
I am fixing to finally install a TRIK-L-START on my Navion, right now I just use a small charger pugged into the dash socket which works great (I have dedicated 30 amp...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-14-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By RVwithDogs
not sure then, may need someone who has a...

not sure then, may need someone who has a Suncruiser to answer. All the WH panels I have seen just have a bottom hinge and a twist ring as a latch. Could someone have added the screws in the past to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-13-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,746
Posted By RVwithDogs
is it item nbr 21 in the drawing ? Link for the...

is it item nbr 21 in the drawing ? Link for the PDF is https://www.winnebago.com/Files/Files/Winnebago/Service/wincd/2006/6ipg35a.pdf , may help
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-11-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,280
Posted By RVwithDogs
That is a good one to bookmark. Thanks for...

That is a good one to bookmark. Thanks for posting it..
In the early days of cell phones I was driving around in Ireland visiting all the sites and thought to myself, Gee there should be someway my...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-10-2021, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,400
Posted By RVwithDogs
Your never too old to learn a new word - now if I...

Your never too old to learn a new word - now if I can just remember it!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-09-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,391
Posted By RVwithDogs
We normally start out with about 1/3 full or...

We normally start out with about 1/3 full or less, enough to flush, wash, make coffee and water the dogs. Remember water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon, my Navion tank is 31 gal, if I was full that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-08-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,345
Posted By RVwithDogs
That is good news, much thanks for posting that. ...

That is good news, much thanks for posting that. Sprinter owners may want to download a copy of that .
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-08-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 635
Posted By RVwithDogs
what great memories you just brought back! The...

what great memories you just brought back! The younger readers on this site may not get it...
We ended up with a 24v with the split bed in the back just for the reason you mentioned, the dogs and DW...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-07-2021, 06:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By RVwithDogs
Not sure how your unit is set up but a bad city...

Not sure how your unit is set up but a bad city water inlet check valve can cause the pump to run like that but you should see leaking at the inlet. If so just cap it off and see if the pump works...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,704
Posted By RVwithDogs
clear as a mountain spring! Thanks

clear as a mountain spring! Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,704
Posted By RVwithDogs
my apologies for hijacking the original post,...

my apologies for hijacking the original post, just another question please, did you mod the box because of the weight and height of the trojans? I suspect the Navion battery box is the same as the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 766
Posted By RVwithDogs
I would add Lock the house door, depending on how...

I would add Lock the house door, depending on how clever your dog is.. A habit I got into after watching one of my dogs open a latch style door once.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,704
Posted By RVwithDogs
thanks, I think you are right about it being the...

thanks, I think you are right about it being the 8240
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,704
Posted By RVwithDogs
that's normally how I do it but I postponed my...

that's normally how I do it but I postponed my Cataract surgery for other events.. Guess its time for it.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-06-2021, 08:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,704
Posted By RVwithDogs
SeeTheUSA, i am curious which NAPA batteries...

SeeTheUSA, i am curious which NAPA batteries those are? These old eyes cant make out the label.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-03-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,847
Posted By RVwithDogs
any chance there is access above the unit, like...

any chance there is access above the unit, like under a bed or something ?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-02-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By RVwithDogs
I think this is an example of the device your...

I think this is an example of the device your shop was talking about, I noticed the same problem on my 2014 MB Sprinter https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit-Vehicle-Wiring/Curt/C57003.html

says...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,324
Posted By RVwithDogs
I leave the gray open until the day before I...

I leave the gray open until the day before I leave. Between me and the DW, we can fill up the gray in one day! The Navion uses a pump for the gray which I really don't want to run at odd hours if we...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By RVwithDogs
that is the basically the way I was going to fix...

that is the basically the way I was going to fix it but there is another bend at the very top not seen in the photo that is more of a crush than a bend.. I found a Stromberg Carlson ladder that will...
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