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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-20-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,344
Posted By Geechee
Oh, for the good old days when once a diesel was...

Oh, for the good old days when once a diesel was running it needed absolutely no electrical power to stay running. That was before the days of electronic injectors, ECM's, electronic controlled...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-30-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,894
Posted By Geechee
Only one thing I can add, is that there is a...

Only one thing I can add, is that there is a check valve in the flush line that will not allow back flow into the fresh water supply line. How do I know you ask. Well when we first purchased our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-30-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,380
Posted By Geechee
Thanks NeilV, <BLOCKQUOTE...

Thanks NeilV, <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">As for the Hindenburg I found this interesting: ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,784
Posted By Geechee
Before retiring the major problem we encounter...

Before retiring the major problem we encounter with our injectors and pumps during endurance testing was due to the lower lubricity of the USL diesel. There were more signs of wear on the components...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-28-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,380
Posted By Geechee
The deceptive part is to let anyone think that a...

The deceptive part is to let anyone think that a "Maintenance Free" battery will not have any evaporation of the h2o component of the electrolyte. The failure of a lead/acid battery is most often due...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-19-2007, 06:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,937
Posted By Geechee
Your Journey is hiding out of embarrassment and...

Your Journey is hiding out of embarrassment and has refused to show up until you stop using all those annoying icons.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2007, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,351
Posted By Geechee
Thanks all, What I was hoping for is that...

Thanks all,

What I was hoping for is that someone had actually recharged their unit and could offer info on if it is R-22 or R-134a and where the schrader valves are located. I guess what I am...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-27-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,351
Posted By Geechee
My front A/C unit has started short cycling in a...

My front A/C unit has started short cycling in a manner that would lead me to suspect a low refrigerant level. Has anyone performed a DIY recharge of their systems? Any helpful hints on trouble...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-27-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,351
Posted By Geechee
My front A/C unit has started short cycling in a...

My front A/C unit has started short cycling in a manner that would lead me to suspect a low refrigerant level. Has anyone performed a DIY recharge of their systems? Any helpful hints on trouble...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2007, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,708
Posted By Geechee
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/idea.gif I have to...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/idea.gif I have to agree with John_C that the average life expectance for a lead acid auto battery is about 3 years. That said, my '96 Explorer is only on its second...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-30-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By Geechee
A few weeks ago I went to check on the Brave and...

A few weeks ago I went to check on the Brave and found the batteries at about the half charge level. Still had enough juice to start the generator, so I proceeded to charge them back to full charge....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,737
Posted By Geechee
Try this link as they stock all the windshield...

Try this link as they stock all the windshield washer components. I called them and had the parts by UPS in three days. The glue works also, but now I have spares. I suggest you look at the hose too,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2006, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,330
Posted By Geechee
Congrats, I think you will find a 34 is a very...

Congrats, I think you will find a 34 is a very good size to have. We have found that a number of State and US parks have very limited campsites for anything over 36'. Enjoy!!!!!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2006, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,485
Posted By Geechee
Moder2, Two observations: 1. Having bought...

Moder2,

Two observations:
1. Having bought our Winne new, I can tell you the slid toppers don't hold up very well. It is very likely that the condition you found is not the result of anything but...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-11-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
Gary CA, Be careful with the invitations,...

Gary CA,

Be careful with the invitations, somebody may just show up https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif!!!! We spent a week in the LA area this past May. We are...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-10-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
DonavonP said, <BLOCKQUOTE...

DonavonP said,

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I've done extensive, unintended research in this area. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-09-2006, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
NeilV said<BLOCKQUOTE...

NeilV said<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You need to key in 167 from the NumPad with the NumLock on ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-09-2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
Hello Thudman, Plan to be in Ft Walton right...

Hello Thudman,

Plan to be in Ft Walton right after the first of the new year. We are heading for Mission, Texas and the wife has family in FW. I use the ASCll codes to input things like the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-09-2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/ic...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gifFor the first time the cold weather snuck up on us. The last few nights the temperatures were in the 28ºf range. I had drain all the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-09-2006, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,811
Posted By Geechee
https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/ic...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_redface.gifFor the first time the cold weather snuck up on us. The last few nights the temperatures were in the 28ºf range. I had drain all the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-18-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,010
Posted By Geechee
John, I think if you check horses come...

John,

I think if you check horses come equipped with their own form of GPS. Theirs does not work with satellites, but rather by some other earthly based system which allows them to always know the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2006, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By Geechee
As one follicly challenged male to another, great...

As one follicly challenged male to another, great idea.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-12-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By Geechee
Donavon, There is an L shaped bracket that...

Donavon,

There is an L shaped bracket that acts to keep the sliding doors in the correct relationship to the guide rollers. When the screws securing it to the floor came loose it allowed the door...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-12-2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,525
Posted By Geechee
RVDriver, The repair is very simple, just...

RVDriver,

The repair is very simple, just had to do the same after returing from my last trip. All you need is two plastic mollys to hummer into the existing screw holes. Then just reinstall the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-11-2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,583
Posted By Geechee
commander 11, Let me add my welcome. One...

commander 11,

Let me add my welcome. One thing you may want to avoid in the future is using ALL CAPS. It is taken by some as being the same as your shouting. Enjoy your Adventurer and upcomig...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-02-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
Bob&Pat, Thanks for the feedback. I have...

Bob&Pat,

Thanks for the feedback. I have added both to my list of places to camp.

Geechee
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2006, 01:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,585
Posted By Geechee
I once, what now seems like in another lifetime,...

I once, what now seems like in another lifetime, owned and operated a shrimp trawler. We use propane to cook and heat the cabin in cold weather. Since propane is heavier than air one had to make sure...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-02-2006, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
Bob&Pat, Michigan is one of the five states...

Bob&Pat,

Michigan is one of the five states we have no visited in the MH. Not that we haven't been to your fine state only not in the MH. Any suggestions other than the UP?

Geechee
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-01-2006, 06:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
skigramp, I glad to see so many of us are...

skigramp,

I glad to see so many of us are getting out and using our MH's. We have covered 43 states and 5 Canadian Provinces during the time we have owned our MH. This summer we plan on visiting...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
Based on the early results it looks like for...

Based on the early results it looks like for non-fulltimers a lot of us are sure making use of our motor homes. Did the higher fuel price cause anyone to slow down this summer. I know we put 8000+...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
For those of you who are not full timers, how...

For those of you who are not full timers, how many miles per year do you put on your coach? I was just wondering how we compare because in our almost 28 months of ownership we have recorded 33000+...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-30-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Geechee
For those of you who are not full timers, how...

For those of you who are not full timers, how many miles per year do you put on your coach? I was just wondering how we compare because in our almost 28 months of ownership we have recorded 33000+...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,438
Posted By Geechee
Just to repeat what has already been covered....

Just to repeat what has already been covered. From personal experience here are some of the culprits that can cause a false positive for the presences of a LPG leak in your MH system.
-Discharging...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-22-2006, 08:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,782
Posted By Geechee
Something this forum seems to be lacking is an...

Something this forum seems to be lacking is an opinions (Just kidding). So here goes, spending time worrying about the difference between sea level and 10K feet much less using nitrogen to inflate...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,133
Posted By Geechee
My wife has never been able to cook anything in...

My wife has never been able to cook anything in the LP oven in our MH. She longs for convection microwave as she sees this as the answer to her past failures. After reading your post, how do I tell...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-10-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,051
Posted By Geechee
Thanks all for the feedback. I am off to wally...

Thanks all for the feedback. I am off to wally world and/or Best Buy to see what I can find.

Geechee
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-09-2006, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,297
Posted By Geechee
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Haven't run into needing it on the coach yet, but my extended warrenty on my...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-09-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,051
Posted By Geechee
Has anyone replaced the VCR that came in there...

Has anyone replaced the VCR that came in there '03 or older coach with a DVD/VCR Combo? If so was any modifications required? They are the same size so that's wont be a problem, but what about the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-09-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,051
Posted By Geechee
Has anyone replaced the VCR that came in there...

Has anyone replaced the VCR that came in there '03 or older coach with a DVD/VCR Combo? If so was any modifications required? They are the same size so that's wont be a problem, but what about the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-08-2006, 06:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,617
Posted By Geechee
wcchuck, Your signature does not indicate...

wcchuck,

Your signature does not indicate what year and model coach you have, but I assume it is still under warranty (reread an earlier posting and I see it is '06). Make sure the dealer checks...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2006, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Geechee
Chucknmare, Welcome to the forum. If it can...

Chucknmare,

Welcome to the forum. If it can happen someone will have had it happen and someone else will know the way to fix it. This is a great place to share info.

Geechee
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Geechee
NeilV, Great minds must think on the same...

NeilV,

Great minds must think on the same path. I also initially used the wire tie (in my case white) fix, but now for &lt; $10 I think I will go with all new parts. The hose has started to show...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,617
Posted By Geechee
wccchuck, Not to dismiss the likelihood of...

wccchuck,

Not to dismiss the likelihood of holding tank problems, but the rotten egg smell will most likely depart when the problem in the charging circuit is corrected. I speak from experiences...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Geechee
torth, The Cleveland Ingition "Wet Arm Kit"...

torth,

The Cleveland Ingition "Wet Arm Kit" is exactly what I need.

Thanks,

Geechee https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/cheeky.gif
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Geechee
The plastic nozzle that mounts to the wiper...

The plastic nozzle that mounts to the wiper assembly has begun to come apart during operation. Has anyone purchased replacements? If so from where and what is the part number?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,477
Posted By Geechee
The plastic nozzle that mounts to the wiper...

The plastic nozzle that mounts to the wiper assembly has begun to come apart during operation. Has anyone purchased replacements? If so from where and what is the part number?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,617
Posted By Geechee
The gas emitted from your gray and black water...

The gas emitted from your gray and black water systems is methane and is oderless. While that emitted during the discharging of your batteries is Hydrogen Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide is the culprit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-04-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,901
Posted By Geechee
Who's watching TV on the road? I guess using cell...

Who's watching TV on the road? I guess using cell phones, CB's, etc aren't enough of a distraction. One more thing to worry about in addition to tired truck drivers, road rage and gators!!!!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-04-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,027
Posted By Geechee
I have never had a problem with just making sure...

I have never had a problem with just making sure the cable buttons are activated. Amp on or off makes do difference.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 10-04-2006, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,852
Posted By Geechee
I guess it comes down to personal preference, but...

I guess it comes down to personal preference, but I didn't see the benefit so we had the one in ours removed before taking delivery(saved the dealer cost). All our friends that have one say they...
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