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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-29-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By Bobn1957
There must be a short or failed appliance that is...

There must be a short or failed appliance that is tripping the breaker, remove all the 12-volt fuses in your power panel and replace them one at a time to find the bad circuit and go from there!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-28-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 259
Posted By Bobn1957
I replaced mine with Command Electronics Triple...

I replaced mine with Command Electronics Triple LED Taillights and couldn't be happier!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-28-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By Bobn1957
The chassis fuse block is likely under the dash,...

The chassis fuse block is likely under the dash, it is in mine!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 597
Posted By Bobn1957
My unit also has the heat exchanger and yes you...

My unit also has the heat exchanger and yes you could either join the two hoses together or plug them, my coach also has a heater in the back that is connected to the engine via the lines going past...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2024, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By Bobn1957
The post-cat sensors are for monitoring the cat...

The post-cat sensors are for monitoring the cat and don't affect the mileage! You can run without it but the check engine light will be on unless it is tuned out!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 711
Posted By Bobn1957
If you find an exhaust leak it would be a good...

If you find an exhaust leak it would be a good time to put headers on the vehicle, it provides a power boost and minimizes future problems!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-13-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By Bobn1957
As I understand it, the disks are just installed...

As I understand it, the disks are just installed behind/between the wheels!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-13-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 676
Posted By Bobn1957
Wheel Balancing

A third option for balancing is the Centramatic system, it doesn't cause problems at the tire shop and if you change RVs you can use them on the next one! That said, beads are less expensive than...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-04-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 327
Posted By Bobn1957
The wiring on the old head unit will meet a...

The wiring on the old head unit will meet a certain standard that is universal, the connector will probably be different unless you get a new unit from the same manufacturer! If you feel changing it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 530
Posted By Bobn1957
Three 100 amp-hour lead acid batteries will...

Three 100 amp-hour lead acid batteries will provide only 150 amp-hours safely, whereas three 100 amp-hour lithium batteries will provide a full 300 amp-hours safely at about half the weight!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-04-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 985
Posted By Bobn1957
The placard in the coach lists the tire pressure...

The placard in the coach lists the tire pressure for the original tires the coach came with, if you have different tires than the original ones go to the tire manufacturer and look up your weights...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-28-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 585
Posted By Bobn1957
I would suggest ditching the house lead-acid...

I would suggest ditching the house lead-acid batteries and install as much lithium capacity as you can afford and turn your coach into a solar generator!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-10-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By Bobn1957
An easy way to test the starter is by jumping the...

An easy way to test the starter is by jumping the solenoid with a screwdriver if the starter turns the generator something else is the problem!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-03-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,781
Posted By Bobn1957
When we bought our new to us 29 foot Itasca on...

When we bought our new to us 29 foot Itasca on the P32 chassis I had all those problems, I installed a new sway bar, RTC steering stabilizer, bushings , rear track bar and Air Tabs! I got the most...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-18-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,325
Posted By Bobn1957
A brake controller is needed almost everywhere,...

A brake controller is needed almost everywhere, there are very few jurisdictions that don't require it! It is way safer to pull a trailer with brakes!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By Bobn1957
I installed a wireless camera system in my RV and...

I installed a wireless camera system in my RV and haven't had any problems with interference!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By Bobn1957
I expect that your existing system is hard-wired...

I expect that your existing system is hard-wired and not wireless, so you may need to replace the whole system unless you can get a replacement wired monitor that can read the data!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 744
Posted By Bobn1957
If you do run the cord through a hole, seal it in...

If you do run the cord through a hole, seal it in with RTV to prevent the cord from chafing and causing a problem down the road!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-03-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,046
Posted By Bobn1957
Are you plugged in? I would use a couple of...

Are you plugged in? I would use a couple of electric space heaters, electricity is way cheaper than propane and keep the propane for cooking and supplemental heat when necessary!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-02-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 728
Posted By Bobn1957
I installed a voltage sensing relay from my coach...

I installed a voltage sensing relay from my coach batteries to the chassis battery with a 30 amp fuse for protection. Now the chassis battery is charged whenever I'm plugged in!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,896
Posted By Bobn1957
Are you talking about a quarter-inch impact...

Are you talking about a quarter-inch impact generally used to drive screws or a half-inch 600 or 1000-foot-pound impact gun? The quarter-inch one won't touch an RV lug nut!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-26-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Bobn1957
If you have the option I would leave it plugged...

If you have the option I would leave it plugged into shore power, put a trickle charger on the chassis battery and get one of those little 75-watt boat heaters to keep the moisture at bay! The...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-23-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,244
Posted By Bobn1957
I installed the ARB TPMS system with flexible...

I installed the ARB TPMS system with flexible extensions on the inner rear wheels and solid bent extensions on the front, the display shows all the wheels programmed and if you want to see the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-18-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 703
Posted By Bobn1957
Are you sure the hot water heater has an electric...

Are you sure the hot water heater has an electric mode? I don't see anything that looks like it in the picture!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-17-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,442
Posted By Bobn1957
I have an older unit that uses vacuum for the...

I have an older unit that uses vacuum for the HVAC controls and had a similar problem with hot air coming out at high engine loads, so I installed a ball valve! It's a bit inconvenient as the valve...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,014
Posted By Bobn1957
I would run the rig up to operating temperature...

I would run the rig up to operating temperature to circulate the fuel in the lines and tank, it also helps remove any moisture in the engine!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 859
Posted By Bobn1957
It looks like a screw mount to me!

It looks like a screw mount to me!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2023, 12:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By Bobn1957
I used a product called Regex after the...

I used a product called Regex after the oxidization removal, so far so good! The bugs are easy to wash off now.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-28-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 615
Posted By Bobn1957
I would recommend replacing the front wheel...

I would recommend replacing the front wheel bearings because three years in one spot will leave flat spots on the bearing surfaces that will eventually fail, while you have them apart you can get the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-21-2023, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bobn1957
You might try putting some Lexel on the threads,...

You might try putting some Lexel on the threads, pretty good holding power! Loc-tite won't work because it needs to be sealed from air.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-21-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,001
Posted By Bobn1957
You can get Stainless Steel rivets!

You can get Stainless Steel rivets!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-18-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 862
Posted By Bobn1957
Charge the battery, disconnect the battery from...

Charge the battery, disconnect the battery from the chassis and let it sit for a couple of days, if it is still discharging the battery has failed internally!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-14-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 874
Posted By Bobn1957
Another thing to look at with the alternator is...

Another thing to look at with the alternator is if one or two of the diodes has failed the alternator could inject AC current into the system, easy to check with a voltmeter set to AC volts! (there...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-03-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By Bobn1957
On the subject of stolen Cats has anyone had a...

On the subject of stolen Cats has anyone had a muffler shop make the converter removable? Cut it out and weld flanges on the ends?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-03-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 980
Posted By Bobn1957
Hello, if the stove works with all the burners...

Hello, if the stove works with all the burners lit and the fridge works I would deduce that your problem is with the water heater and having replaced the fuse, and cleaned the burner the only thing...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-17-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,540
Posted By Bobn1957
Go to Etrailer.com and search for replacement for...

Go to Etrailer.com and search for replacement for Magnetek model 6332!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By Bobn1957
My advice is that when you want to tighten a...

My advice is that when you want to tighten a loose connection on the chassis you disconnect the chassis battery! It is the best practice! The same goes for the coach wiring and batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-08-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,358
Posted By Bobn1957
The GFCI needs power to work if the breakers are...

The GFCI needs power to work if the breakers are off the GFCI is off as well!
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-03-2023, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
The fans in the fridge run continuously and blow...

The fans in the fridge run continuously and blow air toward the evaporator fins, the fans on the outside of the fridge are controlled by the ARP controller and blow cold air into the condenser plenum.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-03-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
I mounted the interior fans to the top pointed at...

I mounted the interior fans to the top pointed at the evaporator fins and ran the wires through the drain tube to the ARP controller mounted behind the fridge and accessed through the lower access...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-30-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
These are the fans I installed at the top of my...

These are the fans I installed at the top of my fridge and pointed at the cooling fins! I used VHB double-sided tape to mount them....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-30-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
According ARP the theory is that if you aim the...

According ARP the theory is that if you aim the interior fans at the cooling fins they will blow the warm air that rises up the space between the door and the shelves the resulting cold air will fall...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-30-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
I mounted my fans onto the inner face of the...

I mounted my fans onto the inner face of the lower cover to push air up the plenum through the coils, you could as some have done put them at the top to pull the air through the coils but my thinking...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-29-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,316
Posted By Bobn1957
I installed the ARP Fridge Defend system after...

I installed the ARP Fridge Defend system after reading about fires caused by the absorption fridge overheating. The Fridge Defend also has built-in controllers for external condenser fans (they...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-25-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 554
Posted By Bobn1957
The fuel filter is likely mounted in the frame...

The fuel filter is likely mounted in the frame rail, follow the frame back from the engine and it should be there somewhere, I don't think the filter will be in the tank because it would be a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,141
Posted By Bobn1957
If the coach restarts after a few minutes it is...

If the coach restarts after a few minutes it is likely a sensor that is failing when it is hot and heals when cool, I'm not familiar with the 8.1 engine, but I would start with replacing the easiest...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 06-07-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By Bobn1957
Have you tried the Canadian Automobile...

Have you tried the Canadian Automobile Association?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-06-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 741
Posted By Bobn1957
It sounds to me like there is an open neutral,...

It sounds to me like there is an open neutral, you have 120 volts at the element and continuity, the return path is the neutral. Disconnect the power, remove the wires from the element and check for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,214
Posted By Bobn1957
I used Lexel a clear sealant on my radius seams...

I used Lexel a clear sealant on my radius seams without any problems so far, it remains flexible, sticks to even a wet surface and is stronger than silicone sealant.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 797
Posted By Bobn1957
The problem with switching to synthetic is you...

The problem with switching to synthetic is you might see some oil leaks appear, things like main seals!
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