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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By JohnW2837
The generator that was connected was in a 20 yo...

The generator that was connected was in a 20 yo RV that with a 20 yo Generac generator. The owner, who is a mechanic, told me that it was well used and regularly maintained. I'm hoping to try it out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks for the replies. My RV is a 2015 Winnebago...

Thanks for the replies. My RV is a 2015 Winnebago Itasca Viva 23L, SN: 7066T136422.
Since my original post I've been able to do some more trouble shooting by having a friend plug his RVs generator...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By JohnW2837
I haven't tried turning the inverter off when...

I haven't tried turning the inverter off when running the generator and i'm not sure it is possible. When I am connected to shore power the inverter will not turn off. If the inverted is turned off...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By JohnW2837
Yes, everything works exactly as it should when...

Yes, everything works exactly as it should when connected to shore power.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By JohnW2837
Generator not communicating with Inverter

I'm having an issue with my generator not being recognized by the Inverter.

here are the components:
Cummins/Onan 2800watt HGJBB gasoline generator
Go Power IC2000 Watt Inverter/battery...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks for all the suggestions, several garmin...

Thanks for all the suggestions, several garmin models to check out. Will see which one is the best fit for me. Very helpful, thank you!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-18-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By JohnW2837
GPS Recommendation

Hello, I have a Rand McNally OD7RV and have had nothing but problems with it. The tablet will not hold a charge even when plugged in and it frequently loses connection with satellite. after multiple...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-04-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
So replacement arrived and has been installed. I...

So replacement arrived and has been installed. I tested, retested and triple tested with a soap solution and no leaks found. Cooktop, heat, hot water and fridge all work fine. Thanks to all for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-29-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
Replacement regulator ordered, couldn't find one...

Replacement regulator ordered, couldn't find one locally. Watched a couple videos, got my yellow teflon tape and will report back how it goes. I've done a fair amount of plumbing work and it looks...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks for the suggestions, all very helpful. I...

Thanks for the suggestions, all very helpful. I loosened the hose going into the regulator and gas flowing from tank, replaced that and removed hose coming out of regulator and no gas comes out when...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
Nothing that runs on propane is working, I just...

Nothing that runs on propane is working, I just mention the cooktop since that is the easiest to check but heater and hot water not working either.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
I have a switch outside next to the water heater...

I have a switch outside next to the water heater and one inside for it as well. I turned these on but still unable to light the cooktop. Forgot to mention that LP is used for fridge as well when not...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
makes sense, thanks for reminder. 2015 Itasca...

makes sense, thanks for reminder. 2015 Itasca Viva 23L
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-28-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,976
Posted By JohnW2837
Propane problem

We use propane for cooktop, on demand hot water and heater. Everything was working fine until 2 days ago nothing gas worked. I thought it might be a bad gauge since the inside gauge said half full...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-26-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks Bob, really like the idea of the trickle...

Thanks Bob, really like the idea of the trickle chargers and disconnecting the batteries especially now that i'll have a new battery.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,132
Posted By JohnW2837
replacement chassis battery 2015 Itasca Viva

Hello, I have a 2015 Itasca Viva on a Ram promaster chassis and I need to replace the chassis battery. It's in storage now and the battery is totally dead. I believe it is the original battery. Last...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-03-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By JohnW2837
Issue resolved! I removed the switch for the bed...

Issue resolved! I removed the switch for the bed and saw that it had become unplugged. I recently had a solar control panel installed which required the removal of the microwave and evidently when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks for the replies. I never considered the...

Thanks for the replies. I never considered the possibility of an issue with using for storage since all that is up there are 2 chairs and a small screen canopy, maybe 20 lbs max. Didn’t read the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks Eagle5, tried it but doesn’t work. An...

Thanks Eagle5, tried it but doesn’t work. An additional question, does anyone know if there is a way to manually lower?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2021, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,527
Posted By JohnW2837
Loft bed won’t lower

Hello, Winnebago itasca viva 23l. My loft bed that I use for storage will not lower. Lowered it a few minutes ago to remove something and then raised it and all worked fine. Remembered something else...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-14-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By JohnW2837
Thank you both for your replies. One of the...

Thank you both for your replies. One of the couples is driving an Airstream Interstate 19 that is 6'7" wide and 9'7" high and 19' long. Do you think it would be a no-go or difficult for them as well?...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-14-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By JohnW2837
Getting around in Black Hill and Badlands

Hello All, we will be meeting up with 3 other couples next month to explore this area. We are in a 2015 24' Itasca Viva that does not have any slides or leveling jacks and will not be towing a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-17-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks Eagle 5! I'm really impressed with...

Thanks Eagle 5!

I'm really impressed with the wealth of information on this forum. I have been on the facebook Winnebago owners forum but this is so much better.

We love the layout of our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,428
Posted By JohnW2837
Wow this forum really has a wealth of knowledge! ...

Wow this forum really has a wealth of knowledge!

I know my Viva is 6 years old but it is a very young 6. It only had a little over 9K miles on it when we got it and i've only added ~3800 miles. It...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-15-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,428
Posted By JohnW2837
Thanks David, I'm going to have the service...

Thanks David, I'm going to have the service center install it, it is a little beyond what I'm comfortable with. Good idea on the controller, i'll have them add that to the package.Thakns for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-14-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,428
Posted By JohnW2837
Adding a solar system

Hello, newbie here, 2015 Itasca Viva 23L. I'm planning on adding a solar system and here is the suggestion I got from our local Winnie sales and service center.

Solar Kit; Solar Elite; Solar...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-14-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By JohnW2837
Hello All - 2015 Itasca Viva 23L

Hello, we are relatively new RV owners. We bought a 2015 Winnebago Itasca Viva 23L from a private seller in June 2020 and have been having a wonderful time in it. Just got back from our longest trip,...
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