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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 299
Posted By hank857
Converter change for better charging 2012 Aspect

We have 2012 aspect and the manual says not to leave plugged in for long periods. I have cooked 2 sets of coach batteries and saw someplace a reference to converter with built in battery maintainer....
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-16-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By hank857
I would say to stay away from michelins based on...

I would say to stay away from michelins based on prior experiences. I have also had problems with Bridgestone ATW's. But the problem is that most tires come from these guys! Had michelins last and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By hank857
I have a 12 aspect and they are few and far...

I have a 12 aspect and they are few and far between as to bing seen. In 10 years have seen less that 20 I would say. As to the bigger rvs's mainly see a lot of the older ones and the newer have...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-17-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By hank857
However the size you want you need to ensure it...

However the size you want you need to ensure it is mounted to the FRAME. I made one for my TT some years ago after I saw one on a TT in the south. They had a deck added and ran the gen when it was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By hank857
need t o let us know size of gen and fuel type. ...

need t o let us know size of gen and fuel type. Iknow folks who need one but they also want diesel and fairly big gen.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-05-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,672
Posted By hank857
There has been a lot of confusion in this topic...

There has been a lot of confusion in this topic as many laws are related to TRAILER towing. A toad is not a trailer. While it is smart to have braking capability from what I have read over the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-05-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,354
Posted By hank857
I dont know what rv you have but I had similar...

I dont know what rv you have but I had similar situation with our aspect cl C. Would not unlock or open from inside or out. Had to enter via cab door. Thought I would need a repair. Seems that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-13-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,730
Posted By hank857
Just got back from a trip to colo last week. Gas...

Just got back from a trip to colo last week. Gas was anywhere from $4,50 in az and nm to over $5.00 in southern colorado. So it is still a crap shoot on how prices are. Most I paid for 13 gals was...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-02-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By hank857
could be interested, but this 1st time hearing...

could be interested, but this 1st time hearing about it. You need to post more info or provide a link to check out.
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-30-2022, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By hank857
I have 2012 aspect and yes did have the light 1...

I have 2012 aspect and yes did have the light 1 time. Pulled over and resealed and no issue thereafter. Also I had a lock cap but left it at a station and never had an issue in 200+ miles. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-07-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By hank857
I referenced the videos as most rvs of that time...

I referenced the videos as most rvs of that time had the jalousy windows as they have. I also included the link for classic parts, they may be able to help you. If you have the gasket/frame then...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-05-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By hank857
examine the board very closely and look for...

examine the board very closely and look for cracks in the solder runs, that is a big problem with most of them. I have a motorcycle that has a on board air system and it would not work. Looked and...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By hank857
This is the name of the guys videos: ...

This is the name of the guys videos: TheEndlessAdventure may have to watch them to find. I could not find the exact one as I normally watch on the tv not the computer.


Maybe this will help?
...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By hank857
I tried to find the exact video but had no luck,...

I tried to find the exact video but had no luck, but here is the title to the project:


TheEndlessAdventure


you may have to watch a few but if you just cursor the video just look for them...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By hank857
there is on you tube a series where a young...

there is on you tube a series where a young couple rebuilt a 70 something coachman with the jalousy windows. he named a place that has the new vynal cord for the seals maybe take a look there. They...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-25-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By hank857
They did not think from what I heard that they...

They did not think from what I heard that they would be gone long. Also the rv was at least 1/2 mile away as the crow flies and in a article I read it said 2 miles. Anyhow the couple was NOT able...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-18-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,156
Posted By hank857
A sad story

Folks I found this when looking at the you tube site for the main guy who is a interesting type. Anyhow this is just to remind folks that you need to be constantly aware of where you are and not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2022, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By hank857
Ok I remember the tire shop, it was the discount...

Ok I remember the tire shop, it was the discount tire on Kino over by the new costco. I bought tires from them before and am on their list of customers. They installed all the stems for me at NO...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-13-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By hank857
dont know what exactly dually valve kit is but I...

dont know what exactly dually valve kit is but I have had extended valve installed at the local tire shop (not Big O, but other one) no questions asked. The inner is a long 1 piece valve that has a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-09-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,487
Posted By hank857
There are kits to install on RV's that ADD...

There are kits to install on RV's that ADD electric heat element to the furnace. My aspect has it built in and electric heater works well. Dont remember the name of it but I think camp world may...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By hank857
Ok you can disregard, never found parts to fix so...

Ok you can disregard, never found parts to fix so figured out how to and did it. Works like it supposed to now,
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By hank857
bedroom window

my BIL has a 99 adventurer and the bedroom windows have a different crank out system and it appears to be stripped. Has anyone ever replaced these parts and/or have any idea when they can be gotten...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-22-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By hank857
did you find anything?

did you find anything?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-22-2022, 12:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Posted By hank857
I remember seeing some trailers at lowes/home...

I remember seeing some trailers at lowes/home depot just dont remember which it was or types they had. I think harbor freight still might have some open frame types that could be enclosed pretty...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2022, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 734
Posted By hank857
check the autozone website I looked for a FP but...

check the autozone website I looked for a FP but need more info as to engine model van etc.


Here is a link for a 1 ton small block chebby. Does appear that the FP is in the fuel tank.AZ does...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-17-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By hank857
we tow a 13 Hyundai Elantra and it has proven to...

we tow a 13 Hyundai Elantra and it has proven to be a good tow vehicle light enough (less than 3000lb), has a good wheel base and width so it doesnt wander an dhas plenty of interior space so you are...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-13-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,107
Posted By hank857
Gas runs from 4.29 to 4.50 so far. Diesel is all...

Gas runs from 4.29 to 4.50 so far. Diesel is all over from 4.79 to 5.55!


costco is around 4.20 or so for gas.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-11-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,273
Posted By hank857
https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-electric-vehicl...

https://www.americaoutloud.com/the-electric-vehicle-scam/


full article.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-11-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,273
Posted By hank857
for folks wanting to participate in the ev scam...

for folks wanting to participate in the ev scam just think about this:


EVs Per Block In Your Neighborhood

A home charging system for a Tesla requires a 75-amp service. The average house is...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-08-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,345
Posted By hank857
Tires in reality are a crap shoot. I have had...

Tires in reality are a crap shoot. I have had bridgestones fail on my truck (f350) and also on the rv. Bridgestones are a michelin product BTW. On a dually I had a tread slippage with resultant...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-05-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 930
Posted By hank857
Hello, we have a '12 aspect 28J. Its a fair to...

Hello, we have a '12 aspect 28J. Its a fair to middlin rig but its only for me and the wife. We have the wrap around (horseshoe) seating and we really dont care for it but basically are stuck with...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-31-2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,201
Posted By hank857
Take the reverse of Barry's post and it will come...

Take the reverse of Barry's post and it will come out close in Deg C


temp-32, add 10% and divide by 2 to get C temp.


Easy to remember 28C = 82F
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-17-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,010
Posted By hank857
yes weight added can have an effect, but it is...

yes weight added can have an effect, but it is easy to remedy. Either one can add a gen to the front or if adding to back can get a tire hoist like used on current trucks suvs and mount to front a...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-17-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,010
Posted By hank857
I dont have a TT any more but when I did I make a...

I dont have a TT any more but when I did I make a set up to carry a plastic truck work box, a 4000 genset. What I used was a pair of those receiver hitch setup bolted to the frame. It extended past...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-31-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By hank857
https://www.rvrepairclub.com/video/battery-not-cha...

https://www.rvrepairclub.com/video/battery-not-charging-014990/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=A6201&vsoid=A6201

...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-17-2021, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By hank857
well I dont know if this will help as I have a 12...

well I dont know if this will help as I have a 12 Aspect, but when the LED tail lights were starting to go bad:
1. I looked for the number of the light on the lens
2. I then did a search for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-16-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By hank857
I posted earlier asking what a 31 K was and it is...

I posted earlier asking what a 31 K was and it is not here so again i will ask what model of winnebago is it.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,888
Posted By hank857
I think winnebago is living off a name it...

I think winnebago is living off a name it developed years ago. I have asked them questions about our aspect and got run around answers as Ive posted on the other site. Winnebago is not alone in...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-06-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,702
Posted By hank857
forgot to add if you add the bags consider...

forgot to add if you add the bags consider installing a minitor and inflator system. Have that on my F350 and works well. Have contemplated adding pump to the rv but that is just another project...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By hank857
see if there are mobil mechanics in your area...

see if there are mobil mechanics in your area that service in your yard? Down here there are rv mechs, truck/auto mechs that work out of their usually bread truck type vans. I have had a couple...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-01-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,702
Posted By hank857
In my experience airbag pressures have to be...

In my experience airbag pressures have to be played with to get the ride and effect you want. We have 2012 Aspect and when I got it it had no air in the bags and it gave a terrible handling and...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-15-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By hank857
what is new about it? Looks from picture just...

what is new about it? Looks from picture just like every other class c overhead to me.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-23-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,340
Posted By hank857
Mil generators are the noisiest and they have...

Mil generators are the noisiest and they have ways to quiet them down a bit. These gens were/were open frame like contractor gens. They used metal flex pipe over the exhaust and ran it about 6 ft...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,830
Posted By hank857
The AC should work just fine on 15-20 system. ...

The AC should work just fine on 15-20 system. HOWEVER, do not try to run high amp items like the Water Heater which will most likely trip your GFCI whenever it turns itself on. May have an issue...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-20-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By hank857
we have a 28 ft aspect and do not use anything...

we have a 28 ft aspect and do not use anything for the towed. Do have a little paint spatter from wyoming when they were stripping the roadway but thats about it in 20000 miles. There is a curtain...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-18-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 355
Posted By hank857
driver training possible ins discount

I got this in an email and thought I would share. I have GS insurance and they told me I get a discount due to having a CDL and that I could get an additional discount by having driver/safety...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-26-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,953
Posted By hank857
If plugging into the house as noted you will have...

If plugging into the house as noted you will have to limit what you want. If AC is needed make sure the water tank is off or you will continuously flip the breaker.


Go to amazon and get heavy...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-16-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Posted By hank857
trend go to a discount tire store and check with...

trend go to a discount tire store and check with them. I have revo's on my aspect as the michelins had problems and were needing replacement (separated). I have also had luck with the store as I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-15-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By hank857
I got a maint free one from autozone for the...

I got a maint free one from autozone for the chassis, just put 2 new maint free ones from wally world about 2 weeks ago.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-15-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By hank857
how old are batteries? If original your rig is a...

how old are batteries? If original your rig is a 16 so about time for battery RR&R.
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