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Forum: Welcome Mat 10-24-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 304
Posted By Chaffeekid
Without the ability to see what you have going on...

Without the ability to see what you have going on there, it's hard to give advice.
I have replaced many tv's in the several RV's we have owned. Take a couple of pictures of what you have and maybe...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,207
Posted By Chaffeekid
Low fluid would not cause slow retraction. Quite...

Low fluid would not cause slow retraction. Quite possibly you have weak springs. Look at the springs if they are flat across the top they are the old type and need replaced.
The new type are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-26-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By Chaffeekid
Hey Jim, I have a 2004 Brave, 34D which I believe...

Hey Jim, I have a 2004 Brave, 34D which I believe the lock may be the same.
You remove the three screws from the inside and then the 7/16 th nut from under the cover on the door, see the picture I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-26-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Chaffeekid
Check Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage Mo. They...

Check Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage Mo. They should be able to help you
https://colawrvsalvage.com
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 06-04-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By Chaffeekid
Great Job and great mod.

Great Job and great mod.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2022, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By Chaffeekid
As Creative said, I would use Eternabond tape,...

As Creative said, I would use Eternabond tape, google it, also YouTube, seal it but before there should be an attachment point for that trim strip where the screw has pulled loose. So I would inject...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-31-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By Chaffeekid
AMP-L-START Starting Battery Charger/Maintainer -...

AMP-L-START Starting Battery Charger/Maintainer - Overview Page (https://www.lslproducts.net/ALS_Overview_Page.html)

Install this, it will keep both chassis and coach batteries charged when you are...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-31-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,043
Posted By Chaffeekid
Alive and well in San Antonio Texas. ...

Alive and well in San Antonio Texas.
AMP-L-START Starting Battery Charger/Maintainer - Overview Page (https://www.lslproducts.net/ALS_Overview_Page.html)

Added one to our 2004 Winnebago Brave...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,949
Posted By Chaffeekid
Hood Adjustment on a 2004 Winnebago Brave

Ok so I have read several posts, mostly older ones that people were having trouble with the Brackets coming off and adjustment of the hood, most as mine was, sticking out at the top.

First, after...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-25-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,591
Posted By Chaffeekid
I agree with HappiHenri, very good advice. And...

I agree with HappiHenri, very good advice. And if you haven't read your HWH manual, it specifies WD 40 not all the other stuff that people are advocating. I trust that HWH has experimented with ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By Chaffeekid
Yes it looks like it was resealed at one time and...

Yes it looks like it was resealed at one time and a very bad job was done, so I am going to take several days and do it right then as a last step when the pro flex is cured I’m gonna put eternabond...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By Chaffeekid
Thanks

Yes I do plan to do the entire rail both sides, now as far as the rubber roof tearing from its attachment points, never observed that to happen on the units I have owned, that is not to say it has...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By Chaffeekid
It Happened to us. Roof Damage

First, our unit is a Brave, 2004, workhorse chassis.

We were out in Branson, Missouri for a week, and while there we experienced a hailstorm. Climbed up on the roof, afterwards to check for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2022, 04:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,117
Posted By Chaffeekid
well on the off chance I called and talked with...

well on the off chance I called and talked with Progressive, their agent offered better coverage and a much lower rate 89.52 per month versus 115.98, I’m now with progressive for the motorhome also...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Chaffeekid
UPDATE after everything, I went back to the fuses...

UPDATE after everything, I went back to the fuses under the dash. I had checked the fuses by holding the test leads against the check points on the fuse. Checked good. On an off chance I pulled...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Chaffeekid
Try Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage Mo they may be...

Try Colaw RV Salvage in Carthage Mo they may be able to help.
https://colawrvsalvage.com/
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2022, 04:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,465
Posted By Chaffeekid
Had the same problem as Rob. Rears went on no...

Had the same problem as Rob. Rears went on no problem, front I broke the drivers side trying to force it in. Don't take the screw all the way out, leave it loose and slide the extension in, then...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Chaffeekid
Not real sure what yours looks like a picture...

Not real sure what yours looks like a picture might help, but here's some I found that might work
Good Luck
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,117
Posted By Chaffeekid
I have State Farm for the S&B house, Progressive...

I have State Farm for the S&B house, Progressive for the Toad, and Good Sam for the RV, spread the wealth around :)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 523
Posted By Chaffeekid
In PARK, move the shifter, Button what have you,...

In PARK, move the shifter, Button what have you, then back to park, The transmission interlock sounds like it doesn't know its in park. Just My Guess.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,304
Posted By Chaffeekid
Get a Jeep Wrangler case closed

Get a Jeep Wrangler case closed
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-19-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,645
Posted By Chaffeekid
Most welcome. Picture is me posting wreaths...

Most welcome.
Picture is me posting wreaths across America at the Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield for the Marines, each service was represented, I’m pretty active in the Marine Corps League and the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-18-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Chaffeekid
Ok, got it fixed, thanks Winnebago owners on...

Ok, got it fixed, thanks Winnebago owners on Facebook. One helpful poster said Jim, he said, book writing, "there is a valve there, remove it with a LARGE ALLEN wrench." I did, and he was right.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-18-2022, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,645
Posted By Chaffeekid
Semper Fi Marine. Well you got a couple of years...

Semper Fi Marine. Well you got a couple of years on me, 78 here. Ok so I have used and now have both the playmaker, mounted on the roof and a tailgater for when the playmaker is blocked.

I use a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-18-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 944
Posted By Chaffeekid
Hey Traveling Tex, did you ever figure it out,...

Hey Traveling Tex, did you ever figure it out, cause I have the same problem if your shower connection looks like mine.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-18-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,008
Posted By Chaffeekid
Shower problem

Hi Everyone, so appreciate the knowledge base that is available here!

My problem is the base that the shower hose connects to needs replacing, it is clogged from PO's neglect, and needs replaced. ...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-17-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,246
Posted By Chaffeekid
Crossfire tire pressure equilizers

After years of owning and driving Semi's, I use these on my Motorhome, just walking by and glancing at my tires I know exactly how the tire pressure is doing.

It gives you one place to air both...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-17-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,173
Posted By Chaffeekid
I am happy with my winne, and super happy with...

I am happy with my winne, and super happy with the customer service and also the customer care line. Great service even for the older models such as mine.

Now if I could just find a screen door...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 03-15-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 841
Posted By Chaffeekid
Price Drop 200.00 Shipped to you.

Price Drop 200.00 Shipped to you.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-10-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,292
Posted By Chaffeekid
Yes, its called Bonnie :)

Yes, its called Bonnie :)
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-09-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,292
Posted By Chaffeekid
It’s going to have an effect on our trips, still...

It’s going to have an effect on our trips, still planning on one to northern Illinois, then out to western Missouri, but we will probably scrub the one we were planning to the Waco tx area.
On the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-08-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,415
Posted By Chaffeekid
If you tow a Jeep and are concerned that the...

If you tow a Jeep and are concerned that the cigarette lighter socket doesn't stay hot, I found a neat kit that installs in less than 5 minutes and makes the socket always on. Its from...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-08-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 897
Posted By Chaffeekid
If you haven't found anything yet, etrailer.com...

If you haven't found anything yet, etrailer.com has everything you need. Just input the year of your jeep and it will show the base plates, the wiring basically everything. Depending on the year of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-08-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By Chaffeekid
If your Jeep is like mine, 2019 Wrangler...

If your Jeep is like mine, 2019 Wrangler Unlimited 4 door. If you use a braking system that plugs into the cigarette lighter, you will need this item from COOLTECHLLC.COM
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-03-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,548
Posted By Chaffeekid
Mine works but it is slow to raise, goes down...

Mine works but it is slow to raise, goes down good just slow going up. Going to try the cleaning thing.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-03-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,191
Posted By Chaffeekid
Bought my Trick-L-start from eBay. Easy three...

Bought my Trick-L-start from eBay. Easy three wire install.
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 03-03-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,087
Posted By Chaffeekid
For Sale: Quest video controller

Hi everyone, this is like new I never hooked it up as I bought it for another RV and never installed it.

Asking 75.00 shipped to your door via USPS Priority mail.

Thanks for looking
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2022, 05:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,439
Posted By Chaffeekid
Looking Great, love the floor, what is it, and...

Looking Great, love the floor, what is it, and what did you do around the doghouse? Would love to see pictures of that area.

Is that a floating floor or did you use any adhesive.

Great job,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,483
Posted By Chaffeekid
Not familiar with yours but mine has a screw on...

Not familiar with yours but mine has a screw on each side low on the doghouse front hidden in the carpet, and an Allen type in the rear right of center also located close to the floor. They are well...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-02-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,292
Posted By Chaffeekid
At 10.00 per gallon I draw the line….and start...

At 10.00 per gallon I draw the line….and start walking a lot.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Chaffeekid
Thanks Chris I’ll put those to good use.

Thanks Chris I’ll put those to good use.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Chaffeekid
Sorry about the pictures from my iPad.

Sorry about the pictures from my iPad.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 934
Posted By Chaffeekid
Marker lights

Hi y’all, wanting to tap into this knowledge base. I have a 2004 Brave 34D. The problem I have is no marker lights front or rear, the ones I am referring to is the five across the front and back. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-28-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,272
Posted By Chaffeekid
Great Job, I like it. :)

Great Job, I like it. :)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By Chaffeekid
Update on mine. Ordered and received HWH R3847...

Update on mine. Ordered and received HWH R3847 Springs for my unit. I installed them in about an hour this morning. Had to scrape ice off my concrete but its gonna get warm one of these days.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Chaffeekid
thanks John, yes one thing I installed on our...

thanks John, yes one thing I installed on our Jeep is the blocking Diodes to prevent backfeeding of the RV voltage to the Jeeps, one problem prevented :)

Safe Travels
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Chaffeekid
Tired looking tail lights

One of the things that really dated our new to us 2004 Brave 34D was the stop, tail and turn signals. They were faded and you really had to look to see if they were on.
Well that’s also a safety...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By Chaffeekid
No Chuck, and I should have put that in my post,...

No Chuck, and I should have put that in my post, they do not unbalance the tires, in fact a lot of people do not balance rear tires, I do, but a lot do not, you have to ask for your tire mounting...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2022, 06:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,781
Posted By Chaffeekid
Best Tire Gauge

The best tire gauge I've found is this one for dually tires. They are a pain to put on but one installed they are the best. I ran them for years on my Semi's, they were Cats eyes back then now they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-21-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,032
Posted By Chaffeekid
Great Info, Thanks so much

Great Info, Thanks so much
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