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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,217
Posted By MinntoMich
Wait for it. I read a Bloomberg article dated...

Wait for it. I read a Bloomberg article dated Sept. 30th that an oil futures option trader placed 1,300 trades for Brent crude out to Dec. 2022 at $200.00/bbl. Probably a rare event as WTI for the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-20-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By MinntoMich
That was a classic show.

That was a classic show.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2021, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By MinntoMich
If I have understood you correctly... You've...

If I have understood you correctly... You've noticed a leak for two years and are now wondering if you take it to another dealership, will Winnebago extend your warranty for possible damage? To be...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-20-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By MinntoMich
It's Renault. The French are mad at us now so...

It's Renault. The French are mad at us now so "No parts for you!"
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-16-2021, 07:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,699
Posted By MinntoMich
Bingo. When traveling I have mine set to the...

Bingo. When traveling I have mine set to the dual setting to use the engines alternator to charge the house batteries. The momentary position is to temporarily "jump" the chassis battery using the...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 09-15-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By MinntoMich
I have zero interest but somebody might... ...

I have zero interest but somebody might...

It would be helpful if you listed your location, MH particulars (mileage, engine CID etc...) and included pics.

Oh yes, and the price. That's...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-13-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,004
Posted By MinntoMich
That's are rare animal. I'm sure if it doesn't...

That's are rare animal. I'm sure if it doesn't fit on an Alliance your not going to find it in North America. On the plus side, someone no doubt has already fought the battle your fighting now. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-13-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,764
Posted By MinntoMich
Your story is frightening and could have ended...

Your story is frightening and could have ended worse. Glad you were able to handle your MH as the outcome could have been worse. My MH is having the front wheel bearings repacked and chassis...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-09-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,106
Posted By MinntoMich
I drive older motorhomes but I have to be honest...

I drive older motorhomes but I have to be honest that 2007 is 14 years newer than my current MH. Never heard of cork used anywhere outside of a residential floor, wall or wine bottle. Are you sure...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By MinntoMich
??? Transmission cooler line? I had the same...

??? Transmission cooler line? I had the same year and chassis and was able to have plenty of room to access the alt. without having to remove a transmission cooler line. The short answer about...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-24-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,689
Posted By MinntoMich
I've owned both an older class C and a more...

I've owned both an older class C and a more recent class A. If you or your son are not mechanically inclined I would find someone that is and have them give you their two cents worth before making a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By MinntoMich
The best and least expensive improvement in ride...

The best and least expensive improvement in ride quality on poor blacktop I have gotten was airing down the tires.

The max cold psi rating from the tire manufacturer on my current set is 110 but...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-08-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 807
Posted By MinntoMich
To my knowledge toasters & toaster ovens do not...

To my knowledge toasters & toaster ovens do not come in travel sizes but I can tell you the best toaster I ever had (Toastmaster circa 1970's) came from a thrift store (Savers) and was priced at two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By MinntoMich
Your lens is available but I'm betting you might...

Your lens is available but I'm betting you might have to rewire your socket. Should be no problem to pull/crossreference the backup light bulb with a socket from a parts store. Can you completely...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-02-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By MinntoMich
Are you looking for the location of the port on...

Are you looking for the location of the port on your particular coach or looking for a way to continually monitor your ECM? This thread is from the IRV2 fourm. You may do better posting your...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-01-2021, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By MinntoMich
I'm not sure what you mean when you say your...

I'm not sure what you mean when you say your trying to find out "what my pin is out" but I'm pretty sure that 454 of yours is a Vortec. 1996 was the introduction year. Don't know when your chassis...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,076
Posted By MinntoMich
That seller has generally pretty good reviews. ...

That seller has generally pretty good reviews. Dunno. Can I ask if they were shipped from LTB themselves or did they have a vendor they do business with drop ship them to you? You might have to...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-28-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By MinntoMich
Sounds like you have a plan. Enjoy your travels....

Sounds like you have a plan. Enjoy your travels. Welcome and some experienced folks on this fourm.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By MinntoMich
Yup but be careful Larry... Its kinda Ruff...

Yup but be careful Larry... Its kinda Ruff moving that doghouse out of the way. Don't want to scrape the Woof of your motorhome.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 974
Posted By MinntoMich
A little reading up on the P12 chassis tells me...

A little reading up on the P12 chassis tells me that it is similar to a Kodiak or TopKick truck chassis and the Workhorse designation is W20. There is a dearth of information on upgrading this but...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-23-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By MinntoMich
Your MH is newer than mine but from my experience...

Your MH is newer than mine but from my experience I would opt for an alignment only if I had noticed odd wear on the front set.
On my last MH I put on Coopers all the way around and never had it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2021, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By MinntoMich
Are we talking about a headlight assembly, sealed...

Are we talking about a headlight assembly, sealed glass headlight, or a halogen bulb?

Those menus for searching parts on O'Reilly's and the NAPA website are hard to use when looking up parts for...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-08-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By MinntoMich
Welcome to the fourm. Not a trailer owner myself...

Welcome to the fourm. Not a trailer owner myself but lots of knowlegble folks here.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,417
Posted By MinntoMich
Don't know where your located but I'm from the...

Don't know where your located but I'm from the Upper Midwest. In the past I have made sure my coach (1) and chassis battery (1) were fully charged and then I just broke the ground. They always made...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By MinntoMich
Spot on. I just saw that on a PDF download. ...

Spot on. I just saw that on a PDF download.

That's a better place for a spare rather than underneath.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-24-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,309
Posted By MinntoMich
I know of no drains that have a checkvalve. ...

I know of no drains that have a checkvalve. Sounds to me that you either have a random blockage or a venting problem. I'd check the vent on the roof and make sure that you don't have an obstruction.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By MinntoMich
If I understand you correctly you want to hook up...

If I understand you correctly you want to hook up to shore power, right?

I don't think your house supply will charge your chassis battery. Could be, I dunno. My 93' does not.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-06-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By MinntoMich
Really? How does a gauge blow off from a tank? ...

Really? How does a gauge blow off from a tank? Given that propane expands as a vapor 270 times greater than its liquid state I would err on the side of caution and replace the tank. Why/how did...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By MinntoMich
X2 on the sun + time but if it really bothers you...

X2 on the sun + time but if it really bothers you and you have the time I've read that Bar Keeper's Freind works as does wood bleach. The stains that you see are iron in nature and any cleaner that...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-28-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,150
Posted By MinntoMich
Your MH is different than mine (I have valves, no...

Your MH is different than mine (I have valves, no switches that light up) but that antifreeze is going somewhere. Yes, I would think "Bypass" would skip the WH.

I would check to make sure that;...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-28-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By MinntoMich
It would help maybe to know what make/model your...

It would help maybe to know what make/model your furnace is. If I remember correctly and this was I while ago to start my furnace I had to light the pilot in the same manner as a water heater.
...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-22-2020, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By MinntoMich
You've got to have an auxillary/coach battery...

You've got to have an auxillary/coach battery switch to run your water pump, refrigerator, 12 volt lights etc... while your going down the road or parked. I hope I understood you correctly. Your...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-21-2020, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,109
Posted By MinntoMich
I have a new 3-way Norcold that can function on...

I have a new 3-way Norcold that can function on AC power, DC power or propane. It also has an Auto setting which will let it cycle through and operate on what source is available. If I'm connected...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2020, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By MinntoMich
I would check online for a 1988 Chevrolet/GMC...

I would check online for a 1988 Chevrolet/GMC truck manual you could buy used or download as a PDF. A 454 should have the same belt/pulley setup regardless of the application although motorhomes are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 722
Posted By MinntoMich
Well.... Yes and no. In a truck I mean, not a...

Well.... Yes and no. In a truck I mean, not a motorhome. That setup looks similar to the remote oil cooler lines on a 4.3 Vortec. On my truck, there was a metal washer in that area where your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,103
Posted By MinntoMich
Just a thought... Is your make/model/serial...

Just a thought... Is your make/model/serial number of your pump in your owners binder?

I'm not sure if your talking about your window crank or the individual screws for the arm-type hinges or...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-20-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By MinntoMich
Like you I live north where winter can be tough. ...

Like you I live north where winter can be tough. My MH will be parked outside until late April or early May. I plan on removing the batteries and storing them in my basement. I'll put them on...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-18-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By MinntoMich
Sounds great. I'm sure if you ask you'll get a...

Sounds great. I'm sure if you ask you'll get a lot of recommendations for places to visit in either part of the country.

The best type of traveling IMO is just pointing yourself in a direction...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-18-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 406
Posted By MinntoMich
I've driven on questionable tires before but...

I've driven on questionable tires before but never had one give out... Yikes.
Good luck with your MH.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By MinntoMich
I guess it depends on how professional you want...

I guess it depends on how professional you want the repair on your roof to look. A 87' you say... The only people who are going to notice your roof are the ones driving on the overpass and while a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-12-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By MinntoMich
Tranny and oil sticks clearly marked. Power...

Tranny and oil sticks clearly marked. Power steering resevoir as I said off on the opposite side. As for adding transmission fluid I can only recommend a long, small tube and feeding it in... ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By MinntoMich
You have a newer MH than me but the last time I...

You have a newer MH than me but the last time I lost the ability to use the 12 volt system on my Winnebago it was the coach battery disconnect switch on the dashboard. It was a 6 blade (if I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-12-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By MinntoMich
Every spring at fill up mine leaks in that exact...

Every spring at fill up mine leaks in that exact spot, between the water heater/LP tank and the side entry. It stops after several days or so. I think its the seal on the low point drain/pin.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By MinntoMich
I have a similar problem with my Kwikee steps. ...

I have a similar problem with my Kwikee steps. It was suggested to me by an RV mechanic that manual steps would not be a OE fit and that I would have to pull up the carpet and drill new bolt holes...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-12-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By MinntoMich
Lets see... Mine is a P30/32 as well... ...

Lets see... Mine is a P30/32 as well...

I'm thinking the transmission fluid is going to be Dexron VI which replaces the original Dexron III. The transmission dipstick is located just to the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-11-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By MinntoMich
Welcome and whaddya know... I have a 93' myself....

Welcome and whaddya know... I have a 93' myself. Ask away as I've had mine for three years now and am pretty familiar with its layout etc...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,861
Posted By MinntoMich
Maybe Rick 99037 is thinking of an early Olds 350...

Maybe Rick 99037 is thinking of an early Olds 350 diesel. That was a (insert expletive here) and slapped together job.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-07-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 908
Posted By MinntoMich
That seems expensive to me. A search on NAPA's...

That seems expensive to me. A search on NAPA's website shows a price shy of $100.00 for Dodge one ton B300 sending unit.

I'm assuming you'll be in for cleaning the tank and a new filter and pump...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 10-06-2020, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,502
Posted By MinntoMich
You've no doubt answered your question by now. A...

You've no doubt answered your question by now. A 454 should take seven quarts with a filter, six just draining the crankcase.

I believe its had this capacity for years.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By MinntoMich
I know OTR drivers who had pre 05' tractors (no...

I know OTR drivers who had pre 05' tractors (no particulate filter or DEF emmissions setup) and they would add automatic transmission fluid to their fuel on occasion to clean the injectors. I've...
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