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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-27-2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,083
Posted By wa8yxm
My coach came WITH fog lights, Which by the way...

My coach came WITH fog lights, Which by the way did NOT require the ignition be on.. But that's up to the body builder.

one broke, one Burned out... I have yet to put in the replacements.

Got...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-21-2017, 05:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,246
Posted By wa8yxm
Re: the GFCI under the fridge.... On the list of...

Re: the GFCI under the fridge.... On the list of places I'd look for one "Under" more or less describes it (So far down the page it is UNDER it)

Glad you found it.. (It is always in the last...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,322
Posted By wa8yxm
Steps may be a CHASSIS or HOUSE system, if HOUSE...

Steps may be a CHASSIS or HOUSE system, if HOUSE you will need to be inside, door closed, and then disconnect batteries, not always easy.

Alternative.. The Magnetic Reed switch is usually at the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-20-2017, 08:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,593
Posted By wa8yxm
Your Original post has one bit of "Confusion" in...

Your Original post has one bit of "Confusion" in it
The question: HOW did you know it was only putting out 30 amps or 50 amps.. RV generator almost never put out the rated amprage.. no need, they...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-14-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,714
Posted By wa8yxm
Two advantages to the Genturi and extend it...

Two advantages to the Genturi and extend it through the roof (And how to do it properly)

First Advantage: I really like the Gen-Turi exhaust solution.. If you park beside me, Either park so i'm...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-09-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,714
Posted By wa8yxm
Wait a sec: IN the barn, you said In the barn ...

Wait a sec: IN the barn, you said In the barn

Big fan, use the RV generator to power it, open barn door, forget fancy stuff, let open door (The bay door) vent the fumes outlside, the fan provides...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-09-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,599
Posted By wa8yxm
Two types of Kitchen faucets are common. One...

Two types of Kitchen faucets are common.
One has a sprayer that sits in a hole next to the faucet
The other the faucet "Head" pulls out and is also the sprayer (I have that)


On this type.. In...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-07-2017, 08:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,860
Posted By wa8yxm
One problem many Motor Home owners have is that...

One problem many Motor Home owners have is that they can only trickle fuel into the tank.. This is because on most Cars and Trucks there is a SERIOUS slant to the fuel tank filler tube. But on motor...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-06-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,777
Posted By wa8yxm
There are two or 3 levels of A/C repair.. 1:...

There are two or 3 levels of A/C repair..
1: Simple re-charge. any A/C place can do it I can do it (And have)

2: Parts replacement: I'd want someone used to working on trucks or RVs
3: Leak...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-04-2017, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,732
Posted By wa8yxm
Some house loads NEVER get shut off, even if you...

Some house loads NEVER get shut off, even if you use the disconnect...

First, You need 6-8 hours of Power to recharge them to full (Depending on the ratio of converter size to battery capacity and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-30-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,034
Posted By wa8yxm
One caution about re-charge speed.. And a note:...

One caution about re-charge speed.. And a note: The NOTE: Many Top end Inverter/Chargers you can program the charger to limit amps and so on.

Now the caution: Charging a battery too fast is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-26-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By wa8yxm
Onan generators are somewhat smarter than the...

Onan generators are somewhat smarter than the average user it seems (Joking a bit) in that if they stop producing 120vac, the shut down to conserve fuel.

I would start with the Circuit breakers,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-25-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By wa8yxm
The valve (Hot water check valve(s) are the very...

The valve (Hot water check valve(s) are the very first thing coming out of the water heater. They are screwed into the water heater inlet and may be so tight you can't get 'em out

There may be a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-24-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By wa8yxm
There are several devices that can make noise. ...

There are several devices that can make noise.
The water pump tends to sound a bit like a jack hammer,, about that speed, in fact that is exactly what it is. An electric "Jack hammer" but that's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-22-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,286
Posted By wa8yxm
I have never seen a "Dome lamp relay" only the...

I have never seen a "Dome lamp relay" only the dimmer switch, or some other switch.. Often if you use a volt meter or test lamp you will find the lamp is "Hot" (power to it all the time) but no...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,760
Posted By wa8yxm
Glad you found it, sorry you had to pay, As I...

Glad you found it, sorry you had to pay, As I said. "Been there, Fixed that".
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-17-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,760
Posted By wa8yxm
Well. you said the Inverter/Charger has been...

Well. you said the Inverter/Charger has been acting weird so I'd say that's your Suspect #1.. but here are some considerations...

You say it shows power coming in? Voltage please 110-120-130-105 ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-16-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,850
Posted By wa8yxm
There are two kinds of dealers One "Authorized...

There are two kinds of dealers
One "Authorized Winnabago" dealers
Two "Dealers who also sell Winnabago"

IF he is the first, Contact Winnabago..

If he is the 2nd, Shop elsewhere for service.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,162
Posted By wa8yxm
I will say only this: Old Owners,,,, are Sales...

I will say only this: Old Owners,,,, are Sales people.

And nothing more.. Now I bought two trailers from "Prior Owners" both were basically truthful Save one of them did not tell me he messed...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,276
Posted By wa8yxm
Re-visiting this thread and re-reading the...

Re-visiting this thread and re-reading the original post and some of the follow ups.

A pair of Group 24's at most is 150 amp hours.. proper charging is 45 amps max, charging faster will boil them...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-12-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,825
Posted By wa8yxm
Now what would make you think that just because...

Now what would make you think that just because they double the price they do not use the same "Low Quality Cost Cutting Measures" like for example Quick-box Electrical outlets instead of a proper...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-12-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,914
Posted By wa8yxm
When I had a car AAA was very useful, but though...

When I had a car AAA was very useful, but though Some areas covered RV's as well with roadside.. others did not. Coachnet, on the other hand did. So does Good Sam's roadside assistance.

I do not...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-09-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,251
Posted By wa8yxm
By Federal law any device sold as a TELEVISION in...

By Federal law any device sold as a TELEVISION in the United States must either be able of receiving ATSC over the air Digital TV broadcasts or be very clearly labeled to the fact it can not.
...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-08-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,251
Posted By wa8yxm
The ANT cable from the Main TV goes to the MAIN...

The ANT cable from the Main TV goes to the MAIN TV out on the BOMB
THe "To TV' coax on the Sat Receiver, IF IT EXISTS goes to teh SAT TV in on the Bomb
You may need to find a cable to yoru rear TV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-08-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,377
Posted By wa8yxm
If you have a 2,000 watt or larger inverter...

If you have a 2,000 watt or larger inverter FACTORY installed then it is likely a dual purpose box, Inverter and Converter/charger in one. It should be hooked DIRECTLY to the batteries bypassing any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-28-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,835
Posted By wa8yxm
Do I need a surge protector: YES If so what...

Do I need a surge protector: YES
If so what kind Progressive Industries HW-##C (read on for ##)
Second choice is the PT-##C

## is 30 or 50 depending on the RV, 30 amp shore cord gets a 30, 50...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-22-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By wa8yxm
Two answers (well technically 3) My House on...

Two answers (well technically 3)
My House on wheels has a BIRD (Bidirectional Isolation Relay Device) so the house takes care of the chassis when plugged in just as the chassis takes care of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-18-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,850
Posted By wa8yxm
Took them a month? WOW.. When my ATS failed it...

Took them a month? WOW.. When my ATS failed it took them less than one hour... Of course I did open the access panel for 'em (5 minutes).

So you know the suspect list for "no power from 15 or 20...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-17-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,276
Posted By wa8yxm
Three things First: What is the make and model...

Three things
First: What is the make and model of your converter? We can help more if we know that, a 2001, may have a good unit, or ... Well, not so good.

Second: When you replace those deep...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-17-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,498
Posted By wa8yxm
Are CB's worthless? There is an old quote...

Are CB's worthless?

There is an old quote where a Airline pilot was ask about his job "Hours and hours of sheer boardem punctuated by moments of sheer terror" was his replly.

Most of the time...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-17-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,498
Posted By wa8yxm
Sounds rater close to what I did on my Rig. ...

Sounds rater close to what I did on my Rig.

Antenna is a Radio Shack NGP not a firestick but that's the major differnece.

Top of antenna is same height as top of Air Conditioner, Antenna...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-17-2016, 06:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,800
Posted By wa8yxm
Ok, Most RV's have a device called a "Converter"...

Ok, Most RV's have a device called a "Converter" (May be part of a larger device called an INVERTER, though not all INVERTERS have converter/chargers) The job of this device is to supply 12 volt ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By wa8yxm
I agree, I fully expected to see a case of a...

I agree, I fully expected to see a case of a storage lot pointing to the sign that says "We are not responsible for Damage" (Uh, I'm not a legal expert so I can't comment on those signs save to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,280
Posted By wa8yxm
I do not have solar but do have a no longer made...

I do not have solar but do have a no longer made PSW inverter, so I won't bore you with the make (ox it's Xantrex)_ or model... One thign I found out surprised me big time..

I always thought that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,518
Posted By wa8yxm
Most of the LED lights I"ve seen are 10% lamps....

Most of the LED lights I"ve seen are 10% lamps. that is a "60 watt" LED replacement uses only six watts.

IN need to do a bit of research, be right back.....
Ok a 60 watt GE frosted light bulb...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-30-2016, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,602
Posted By wa8yxm
The rubber coating is .. Well. Rubber coating....

The rubber coating is .. Well. Rubber coating. You can simply paint with Flex Seal if you like.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,027
Posted By wa8yxm
Inverters come in assorted sizes... Many "Factory...

Inverters come in assorted sizes... Many "Factory option" inverters JUST Feed the MAIN electonics bay (Main TV, VCR/DVR, Sat Receiver and house radio if not the dash doing double duty)

Up to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By wa8yxm
Nomination for the best answer in this thread ...

Nomination for the best answer in this thread

Several thoughts come to mind
1: it might not be genuine wood, Fake wood is hard to stain properly
2: As someone else mentioned, may have a finish...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,228
Posted By wa8yxm
Ok are you saying: The Generator starts, but...

Ok are you saying:
The Generator starts, but apply a load (usually happens 30 seconds later) and it dies?

If so I'll not repeat the advice above.. Nor can I amplify it.. If you do not know how to...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-09-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,977
Posted By wa8yxm
Genrally the "Connector" under the dash is a...

Genrally the "Connector" under the dash is a PL-259 "UHF" Coxial connector.
Up to you to find power.. Generally there is some kind of accessory buss under the dash, Goes by different names, or a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-01-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,418
Posted By wa8yxm
The box will be in a cupboard somewhere Mine is...

The box will be in a cupboard somewhere Mine is over the entrance door,,, Of course "Big" is a relative term.. but it is in there. The toggle will likely be on teh left side, there is either one...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-31-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,418
Posted By wa8yxm
Ok I see what appears to be either an AM/FM or CB...

Ok I see what appears to be either an AM/FM or CB antenna, this is the long black thing

Just behind it is a "lighthouse" tower, short, perhaps 3 inches give or take an inch tall.. With slots all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-29-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,975
Posted By wa8yxm
Sat 101. 3 services Dish (both SD and HD) ...

Sat 101. 3 services
Dish (both SD and HD)
DirecTV (SD)
DirecHDTV (HD/SD)

Dish uses 2 sats for SD and 3 for HD. of course each station is on just one sat. but if you have a DOME type antenna....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,692
Posted By wa8yxm
Alas ELectric heat can me Heat Pumps. on many...

Alas ELectric heat can me Heat Pumps. on many T-Stats if it says "Electric" that's what it means.

It can also mean resistive heaters.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,490
Posted By wa8yxm
There are known issues with plugging into a GFCI,...

There are known issues with plugging into a GFCI, I will try to cover the diagnostic procedure then the problem

Diagnostic: TURN OFF ALL Breakers inside the MH.
Plug in, Also plug in a test lamp...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-08-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By wa8yxm
Looks like you have a good understanding of the...

Looks like you have a good understanding of the oven. I agree the T-Stat is more likely the issue but you might see if there is an adjustment for "Flame Height" on the Pilot. This will normally be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By wa8yxm
By electric heat do you mean HEAT PUMP or...

By electric heat do you mean HEAT PUMP or Resistive heat strips?

HEAT PUMPS do not work if it's too cold.. and it was too cold. (THey actually have thermostatic devices that prevent them from...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-04-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,149
Posted By wa8yxm
As someone said the interlock shoudl ber on the...

As someone said the interlock shoudl ber on the TV not the DVD but if it is malfunctioning (Ignition on TV off, Ignition off TV on is normal function) find the weird outlet in the electronics bay...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-30-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By wa8yxm
Sadly the answer to your question is "YES" ...

Sadly the answer to your question is "YES" Generall one end is detachable, the other is not, though there are 3 possible setups

Detachable/Detachable
Detachable/not
not/not

And they make all...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-14-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,366
Posted By wa8yxm
To answer your question as written: YES ...

To answer your question as written: YES

However.. I have had a police officer yell at me for wearing headphones when driving.. (And I've yelled at a police officer (Well State Trooper and I did...
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