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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,043
Posted By Roadking
I have a 2003 Ultimate which I believe has the...

I have a 2003 Ultimate which I believe has the older type plastic/nylon slides that DO NOT have the bolt on the top allowing easy removal and replacement. The factory would need to remove my slide...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,809
Posted By Roadking
Measuring of 9 shades took about an hour cause I...

Measuring of 9 shades took about an hour cause I measured each shade three times. The old adage, measure twice and cut once.... So I figured three times was better.

The shades arrived in...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-15-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,671
Posted By Roadking
Likewise, after restringing just about every...

Likewise, after restringing just about every blind several times I caved into the DW's demands and replaced all of the blinds with MCD shades. Since we rarely used the daytime portion We bought only...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,454
Posted By Roadking
3M makes a couple of marine grade polyerthane...

3M makes a couple of marine grade polyerthane sealers. Poor memory, but I think they were 4200, and 5100. These stay flexible and yet are very strong. They are expensive and most boat,or marine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-17-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,917
Posted By Roadking
I have an 03 UA and replaced the bedroom TV with...

I have an 03 UA and replaced the bedroom TV with a 22 inch LG. The old tube type was installed in a cabinet above the washer/dryer and swung out for viewing. Heavy and wasted a lot of space. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-17-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,010
Posted By Roadking
Scott: Nice looking set up. We too lived in...

Scott: Nice looking set up. We too lived in Ramona (off of Mussey Grade road, sold in 2004) and have a set up similar to yours. However, recently we sold our Jeep and now tow a Honda Civic...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-17-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,129
Posted By Roadking
Sealevel: As AFCHAP said, coaches and chassis...

Sealevel: As AFCHAP said, coaches and chassis are different. I have an 03 UA, which is virtually identical to yours. Your choice on dumping, or not dumping, the air, but beware of the forward...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-25-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,237
Posted By Roadking
Q:::Can a person easily test these switches...

Q:::Can a person easily test these switches somehow? Yes... but it Depends on what you call easy. ---

When cold (i.e. below about 130 degrees F) both switches should have continuity and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,704
Posted By Roadking
I have an 03 and my slide occasionally leaks near...

I have an 03 and my slide occasionally leaks near where the floor safe is. I believe the bedroom slide is identical to the Meridians and other comparable Bago products. We are talking about the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,958
Posted By Roadking
ihbond: It's possible you have no problem, I'll...

ihbond: It's possible you have no problem, I'll try to explain..but it gets complicated. First an explanation and then my hypothesis...(or barely knowledgeable opinion).

The HWH system has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-01-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,505
Posted By Roadking
Paulette:(also Codgerbill) Do you know if you...

Paulette:(also Codgerbill) Do you know if you have a faulty sensor??? I had problems with my ABS being intermittent very similar to what Codger described. I downloaded the maintenance manual for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,422
Posted By Roadking
I just replaced the window in the entry door of...

I just replaced the window in the entry door of my Ultimate. I can't believe how easy it was. I did not have to remove the window frame from the door. The glass prices have gone up since this...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By Roadking
An 03 UA with 3 slides. Been full timing in it...

An 03 UA with 3 slides. Been full timing in it for 7 years and still love it. Have made several enhancements to make a good thing even better. The DW would like the carpet replaced with wood...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-23-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,404
Posted By Roadking
We were never happy with the rest easy as it was...

We were never happy with the rest easy as it was uncomfortable and after 7 years it was showing to much age. Several guests had slept on it and they all complained it was very uncomfortable. While...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,074
Posted By Roadking
resguy: Don't know if you resolved your lock...

resguy: Don't know if you resolved your lock problem yet. I understand some have had problems with the remote locks however, my remotes have worked great for eight years. Never had a problem with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,215
Posted By Roadking
My reco is do NOT continue to press the...

My reco is do NOT continue to press the extend/retract button for an extended period, like 10-20 secs, after cylinders have been fully extended or retracted. Continuing to press on the button...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-16-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 42,450
Posted By Roadking
Nick: Does your rig have a BIRD (Bi-Directional...

Nick: Does your rig have a BIRD (Bi-Directional Isolator Relay Delay) controller that engerizes the isolator relay? Prior to changing the isolator relay check to see if the isolator relay coil is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 42,450
Posted By Roadking
It is possible the layout of my 03 Ultimate is...

It is possible the layout of my 03 Ultimate is similar to your Journey. They didn't change electrical things to much from year to year. Anyway in my Ultimate the heavy duty charging solinoid is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,604
Posted By Roadking
When I bought my batteries a year ago I compared...

When I bought my batteries a year ago I compared various group 31's to group 29's and decided the price difference didn't warrent the small increase in capacity when looking at the 20 hour rate. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,687
Posted By Roadking
UncleSmirf: Thanks for the reco to clean the...

UncleSmirf: Thanks for the reco to clean the coils. My unit is 7+ years old and never been serviced. I need to pull it and lube the blower bearing and will clean the coil at that time. Will also...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2010, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,207
Posted By Roadking
AFCHAP: Good idea on the insulation. I bought a...

AFCHAP: Good idea on the insulation. I bought a 2ft by 8ft sheet of 1inch thick heavy stryofoam from Home depot and cut it to fit in the various door areas. There were a few small areas that I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,687
Posted By Roadking
netcctvpro: Glad you got it working. It appears...

netcctvpro: Glad you got it working. It appears you connected the grey wires in series with the wht/blk, or "W" wire which will protect the unit when the heat pump is running.

Here's...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,687
Posted By Roadking
Check the wiring as I'm doing this from memory...

Check the wiring as I'm doing this from memory but I believe for the heat pump operation all that is required is 12VDC to the P2-8 connection. THere should not be any voltage applied to P2-5 or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-12-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,062
Posted By Roadking
My question is Kind of off subject but the topic...

My question is Kind of off subject but the topic has been mentioned twice in this thread. Don and Greg stated they add 1-2 oz of mineral oil to each cell and this apparently results in a significant...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,207
Posted By Roadking
Robert: Take the plastic cover off the door by...

Robert: Take the plastic cover off the door by removing about a dozen screws. Be careful so as not to allow it to bend else it may break. Carefully pull back the black plastic covering material...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-11-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,240
Posted By Roadking
Very simple. None. It's worked for last 20...

Very simple. None. It's worked for last 20 years, and not that I'm an eco-nut, but it will save a little H2O for the next flush when I really need it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 30,687
Posted By Roadking
This is long, but hopefully adds value. In the...

This is long, but hopefully adds value. In the past I traced the freeze control circuits thru my coleman-mach thermostat and basement air unit and discovered the following. The two gray wires form...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-11-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,325
Posted By Roadking
Skooper: On two prior motorhomes I've had three...

Skooper: On two prior motorhomes I've had three inside dually tires go flat. These were class C motorhomes with 16 inch tires. One of the flats was a blowout and was obviously immediately...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-21-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,855
Posted By Roadking
Carefully remove the thermocouple and gently...

Carefully remove the thermocouple and gently clean the tip with steel wool. Do not bend it. Replace it and try to light the heater. If the flame extinguishes after cleaning then replace the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,397
Posted By Roadking
About 5 years ago I received chips in both sides...

About 5 years ago I received chips in both sides of my windshield. Two of these cracked and spread. One crack was 8 inchs long on the left side and the other about 5 inches on the right half. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,417
Posted By Roadking
After restringing 3 of my shades I've looked at...

After restringing 3 of my shades I've looked at how to remove the valance's. I never did figure out an easy way and gave up as I removing the screws and popping the center clip was pretty easy. As...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-05-2010, 02:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,772
Posted By Roadking
In the past I have somehow occassionally confused...

In the past I have somehow occassionally confused my HWH system and the air bags will not inflate properly. I used the following proceedure which is similar to what Mr Transister stated. This is...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-02-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,575
Posted By Roadking
Prechance I'm missing something here, but how can...

Prechance I'm missing something here, but how can a tank be over filled if the OPD works properly? And, how can a tank be overfilled if no liquid came from the "spitter valve"??? Did the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2010, 08:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,867
Posted By Roadking
So if you heat hot water with a hot water heater...

So if you heat hot water with a hot water heater is it then hot, hot, water, or if a hot water heater failed would you then just have hot water?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,811
Posted By Roadking
Lived in my coach for 6+ years and moved those...

Lived in my coach for 6+ years and moved those slides in and out a few thousand times. Never lubed the rubber slide gaskets yet and they look fine and work fine. I do wipe them down occassionaly...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-24-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,869
Posted By Roadking
If you don't have them yet get a braking system...

If you don't have them yet get a braking system for the toad. The braking system may just save you in emergency stopping situations and as previously stated, it will make you legal as most states...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-24-2010, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,314
Posted By Roadking
I installed a Toshiba 32 inch LCD-HDTV. The...

I installed a Toshiba 32 inch LCD-HDTV. The audio out is a "low level" output and is variable and is controlled by the TV volume control. I use the low level output to feed the surround sound and I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,076
Posted By Roadking
Yes, I removed the J-lounger from the "raised"...

Yes, I removed the J-lounger from the "raised" floor and replaced it with 2 Lazy boy "wall hugger" recliners. I extended the raised portion of the floor 12 inches by building a small frame that was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,951
Posted By Roadking
I saw several of the 2 step extensions at the...

I saw several of the 2 step extensions at the Gambler in Quartzite. As I recall they were on a upper shelf at the back of the main store building near where the water heaters are located. THese...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,325
Posted By Roadking
I concur totally with Mr Schwarz. There is no...

I concur totally with Mr Schwarz. There is no need to disconnect the shore power, however, don't start the generate if you are pulling a heavy load on the shore power, or if you have any devices...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-14-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,575
Posted By Roadking
I've had my 2003 40 gallong horizontal propane...

I've had my 2003 40 gallong horizontal propane tank filled dozens of times and every time while filling the OPD shuts the propane flow off before any liquid comes out of the "spitter" valve. As...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-01-2010, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By Roadking
In six years I've had two latches break. It's...

In six years I've had two latches break. It's strange they were both on the same compartment door. This is a door that is opened frequently and I know it did slip a couple of time while closing...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-30-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By Roadking
Drill the two rivets that hold the latch...

Drill the two rivets that hold the latch mechanism to the door. These rivets are in the side of the door. After drilling, push the rivets into the door. The latch can then be removed with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-10-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,651
Posted By Roadking
Tunney: I have the Powerline EMS, however I...

Tunney: I have the Powerline EMS, however I don't know if it's a "2004" or not. Anyway, when plugged into 50amps the four power shedding indicator lights on my EMS are ON as I type this...and they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2009, 10:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,603
Posted By Roadking
Tom, glad you were successful in removing the...

Tom, glad you were successful in removing the furnance. As you discovered the tough part is getting the intake/exhaust housing off and removing that black panel with all of the very sticky glue is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By Roadking
The Ultimate has a standard female air chuck...

The Ultimate has a standard female air chuck fitting located in the upper right corner in the front generator compartment (the hood?). The female air fitting is connected to a typcial, or standard,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,121
Posted By Roadking
Carpet removal and replacement

The DW has been bugging me to replace our carpet in the living/dining area with some form of laminate wood flooring. I've viewed posts on IRV2 where the carpet has been replaced on other model rigs,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-03-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,938
Posted By Roadking
The door lock actuator is a TESOR 2202. THis is...

The door lock actuator is a TESOR 2202. THis is a 2 wire 12 volt actuator.

The tesor site is: Taiwan 2-wire Car Door Lock Actuator. Chung Ho Manufacturer, Exporter...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-24-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,299
Posted By Roadking
We have the 39 gal tank and we have ran it down...

We have the 39 gal tank and we have ran it down to the "E" on the external gauge several times. I don't trust the idiot lights as the red light comes on when the external gauge shows about 1/4...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-24-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,938
Posted By Roadking
After looking at several rigs and performing...

After looking at several rigs and performing extensive research we purchased our UA new in 2003 primarily because of the excellent price as compared to the features and floor plans offered in other...
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