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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-18-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,100
Posted By SeaRay
We had an 38' 01 Adventurer with the same drive...

We had an 38' 01 Adventurer with the same drive train. We were full timers for 5 years. We crossed the country several times towing my 4 door Chevy S10 Blazer. This car weighed around 3700 # and we...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-28-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By SeaRay
Thanks. :thumb:I forgot about the washer dryer....

Thanks. :thumb:I forgot about the washer dryer. I'll have to get some more gook for it. Anyone think of anything else I may have not done? I did pour some in the u-traps and the commode bowl. One...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-28-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,783
Posted By SeaRay
Winterizing

For the first time since we got our coach in 2002 we had to winterize it. I drained all the lines, tanks, and water heater, set the heater by pass valve and put the pickup tube in a gallon of RV...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,375
Posted By SeaRay
ceiling fan

We have a 2001 adventurer, no BR slide so no clearance issues. We got a wireless remote fan from CW and installed in place of the overhead light. No extra anything, we just replaced the light with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-24-2011, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By SeaRay
Finally got the parts in from Workhorse(took 6...

Finally got the parts in from Workhorse(took 6 days) and Midway got on it and had us on the road again. Great service and support as Harold said. Ralph Miller, my service advisor, was great to work...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By SeaRay
By the way, good to hear from you Driver. I had...

By the way, good to hear from you Driver. I had some surgery that had me off the road for the past year or two. Good to hear from a fellow South Carolinian. We are a long way from home right now, but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By SeaRay
Thanks for the info. I spoke with Ralph at Midway...

Thanks for the info. I spoke with Ralph at Midway and he is getting the parts shipped in. Also will do recall service on the brakes.
IRV2 comes through again.
SeaRay
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,909
Posted By SeaRay
WorkHorse service in Phoenix,Ax

I lost a blade off my radiator fan and it took out the fan shroud. A truck shop in Tucumbi, NM got me going again by removing an opposing blade and removing the shroud.
I had no luck in Flagstaff...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-13-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
Mystery solved. After replacing the outlet check...

Mystery solved. After replacing the outlet check valve to no avail I could not get the input off, too tight a space for me. Stopped at CW in North Little Rock and they had me fixed in about 2 hours....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-05-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,771
Posted By SeaRay
One thing I would add that we learned the hard...

One thing I would add that we learned the hard way with our 1st RV. Check all the tires to see when they were made!!!! There is a dot code on the tire and the last 4 digits tell you the year....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-05-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
Guys Thanks for all the input. I like the idea of...

Guys Thanks for all the input. I like the idea of draining the WH and leaving the drain plug out and turning the water back on to see if the input valve is letting water in. I just cannot manage to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2011, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
Ok guys. next update. I pulled the top check...

Ok guys. next update. I pulled the top check valve which was an all brass one I put in about 4 yrs ago and I gutted it so it is nothing but a connector nipple. No luck. Still getting barely lukewarm...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2011, 08:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
It will be acouple of hours before I can get out...

It will be acouple of hours before I can get out to the coach to check out the winterization valves. Can't tell you how much I hope that is what is wrong, but we have never winterized it so I don't...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
I will check but we do not winterize the coach....

I will check but we do not winterize the coach. It staus plugged in year round.
SeaRay
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,621
Posted By SeaRay
Help, no hot water

OK guys I need some quick help. Due to some illness I have not had my RV for awhile and we were planning to take our grandkids out west for a few weeks starting Monday.
I took my RV to a local...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-14-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,422
Posted By SeaRay
We had been dealing with this leak for a year and...

We had been dealing with this leak for a year and I finally bit the bullet and took it to a local shop(Tony's RV in Lexington SC) They have a pressure test system which pressurises the inside of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,422
Posted By SeaRay
Well as you might guess, the quick (5 minute) fix...

Well as you might guess, the quick (5 minute) fix did nothing to stop my leak. All the dufus did was dab some caulk along the top of the windshield and charge me $45.
I will try pulling the rubber...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-26-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,422
Posted By SeaRay
I have a question about repairing the leak. I...

I have a question about repairing the leak. I have put eternabond around the roof seam and around the antenna and across the center frot cap. Also caulked around the clearance lights. Still have a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By SeaRay
Hooray!!! We finished the eternabond job and I...

Hooray!!!
We finished the eternabond job and I caulked around the front cap clearance lights. Hope that clears most of the leaks. Still not sure about the front passenger area but will continue to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,882
Posted By SeaRay
I am not where I can go look at our coach, it is...

I am not where I can go look at our coach, it is an Adventurer, but we used a shower curtain rod that you screw out to adust the length (as opposed to the spring loaded type) Ours has been up for...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-10-2009, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By SeaRay
It is stationary.

It is stationary.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-10-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By SeaRay
Help! Mystery Leak

We are preparing to seal our roof cap with Eteranbond tape. However I have developed a leak that I can not identify the source. The carpet in front of the passenger seat is wet, all the way up under...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,284
Posted By SeaRay
To follow up on this, I would check on a 30 amp...

To follow up on this, I would check on a 30 amp for 220 volts across the legs instead of the proper 110/120? I can see how that would happen since household dryers and big window A/C are 220 volts....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2009, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,284
Posted By SeaRay
So are you saying that I would in fact read 220...

So are you saying that I would in fact read 220 volts accross the L1 and L2 legs? I am assuming that the coach wiring splits the 2 110 legs to different segments of the coach so that you have plenty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,284
Posted By SeaRay
50 Amp servcie

I ocassionally vist a friend and park in his extended driveway for a week or so. He has offered to have a 50 amp recept. installed so I can run my A/C, microwave, etc. I told him that was not really...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By SeaRay
I have lost power to my dash cigarette lighter...

I have lost power to my dash cigarette lighter and radio. I have checked every fuse I can think of to no avail. The radio will not work on either the house or engine setting.
Any help on where the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2007, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By SeaRay
I have lost power to my dash cigarette lighter...

I have lost power to my dash cigarette lighter and radio. I have checked every fuse I can think of to no avail. The radio will not work on either the house or engine setting.
Any help on where the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-04-2006, 03:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,192
Posted By SeaRay
Rick, My valve failed shut and I could not get...

Rick,
My valve failed shut and I could not get any hot water. I had them replaced at CW and all they had were plastic valves, so now it sounds like a Kazoo when we run hot water, I purchased a set...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,630
Posted By SeaRay
We added a fan in our bedroom and love it. We got...

We added a fan in our bedroom and love it. We got ours from CW. It has a remote so all I did was replace the overhead 12v light with the fan. I can operate it from the bed without having to get up in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,880
Posted By SeaRay
We discovered Magic Eraser by Mister Clean in the...

We discovered Magic Eraser by Mister Clean in the grocery store or WallMart. It cleans leather like you would not believe. We first used it to clean scuff marks on our walls, but it is safe for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2005, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,895
Posted By SeaRay
Need help also. My coach heater fan has a...

Need help also. My coach heater fan has a terrible noise on high or low. We have a 2001 37g. Anyone know where the fan is or how to access it? I will try the oil on the fan bearing trick if I can...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,726
Posted By SeaRay
I had the same problem and used a small bolt and...

I had the same problem and used a small bolt and nut. BUTTTTT.. then the whole plastic bracket broke at the bottom where it attaches to the support.
The FIX...I bought an 8 ft 1"X3" board and cut...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-09-2005, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,414
Posted By SeaRay
Just a couple of points to ponder. We bought our...

Just a couple of points to ponder. We bought our 01 Adventurer used and I asked the dealer(non-Winnebago) to install a vented Splendide. When they got into the opening there was a sticker saying not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,145
Posted By SeaRay
We are thinking of replacing the carpet in the LR...

We are thinking of replacing the carpet in the LR area of our MH. We would like to use the same wood flooring as used in the sink area. Probably have to replace all of it to get a match. I have seen...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,145
Posted By SeaRay
We are thinking of replacing the carpet in the LR...

We are thinking of replacing the carpet in the LR area of our MH. We would like to use the same wood flooring as used in the sink area. Probably have to replace all of it to get a match. I have seen...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-22-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,228
Posted By SeaRay
Thudman, Sorry for the late reply, been out of...

Thudman,
Sorry for the late reply, been out of service for a week or two. The 24" wires for your sending unit are what was bad on mine. They plug into the sending unit as well as the BB on my unit....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-13-2005, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,228
Posted By SeaRay
Thudman, My BB alert stopped working so I...

Thudman,
My BB alert stopped working so I called BB. They asked me if I was using the wire connector for the sending unit on the BB. I said I was and I placed the sending unit over my visor. The...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-09-2005, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,437
Posted By SeaRay
I had this problem just recently. Actually, I had...

I had this problem just recently. Actually, I had no hot water. Stopped at CW in Bowling Green and they replaced the 2 brass check valves with plastic ones. Oddly, CW did not stock the brass ones....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,466
Posted By SeaRay
I agree with the other posts. We had a 1987 31ft...

I agree with the other posts. We had a 1987 31ft Winnebago Elandan with 30 amps and 2 roof units. The BR unit was installed aftermarket by CW and it was wired so you could run both at one time. We...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-03-2005, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,595
Posted By SeaRay
Stumpjumper, I just had a post on this same...

Stumpjumper,
I just had a post on this same problem.)water heater problem) I have an 01 38' Adventurer. I can see the valves behind the heater but they would be a bear to get to. I have an appt with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,544
Posted By SeaRay
Greyhound, Mine failed and I finally had to...

Greyhound,
Mine failed and I finally had to plug the TV and VCR into the 120v outlet to get then to work. Since I never had occassion to need TV on Inverter I just took it out. We seldom boondock...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-29-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By SeaRay
Update on Water Heater Problem!!!!!! Bflem is...

Update on Water Heater Problem!!!!!! Bflem is correct. I spoke to Winnebago today and learned that there are check valves on the input and output of the heater. They keep antifreeze from backflowing...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2005, 08:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,712
Posted By SeaRay
AK You should be able to find the directions in...

AK
You should be able to find the directions in the owners manual. On our Adventurer, you hang it over the step well(it has an "L" shaped bracket and attach the stap to the seat belt of the couch....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-22-2005, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By SeaRay
I drained the heater and flushed it out real...

I drained the heater and flushed it out real good. There was almost no sediment or particles that would explain the blockage. It is an Atwood and is aluminum with no anode. I will see if it does it...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-22-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By SeaRay
Last night we had almost no water pressure in...

Last night we had almost no water pressure in our hot water lines. I assumed something had clogged in the water heater. When we got up this morning the flow was back to normal.
I guess whatever...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-22-2005, 06:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By SeaRay
Last night we had almost no water pressure in...

Last night we had almost no water pressure in our hot water lines. I assumed something had clogged in the water heater. When we got up this morning the flow was back to normal.
I guess whatever...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,013
Posted By SeaRay
CalTex Sure, it is item # 22146 at CW.$134.10...

CalTex
Sure, it is item # 22146 at CW.$134.10 plus shipping. It is not carried in the store, you have to order it. You can get all white or brass and white, which is what we got.
It has a wireless...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2005, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,013
Posted By SeaRay
Well I have an update and a happy ending. I...

Well I have an update and a happy ending. I called CW and told them the fan was missing the screws and nuts to assemble it. The CW agent got the manufacturer on the line with us an he overnighted the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,013
Posted By SeaRay
Well, everything ison hold as I discovered when I...

Well, everything ison hold as I discovered when I opened the fan box that the hardware to attach the blades was missing.
Winnebago was not much help, but did tell me how the ceiling was constructed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,013
Posted By SeaRay
I need some advice about installing a ceiling fan...

I need some advice about installing a ceiling fan in the bedroom of our 2001 37G Adventurer. My main question is what do you attach the motor hosuig to in the ceiling? I would not think the headliner...
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