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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-10-2015, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
Posted By zippo
The check valve on the backside of the heater is...

The check valve on the backside of the heater is most likely causing the buzzing sound.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-31-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,855
Posted By zippo
We had a 2000 Winnie that had electric problems...

We had a 2000 Winnie that had electric problems with the WH about the same as yours. I ended up pulling the heater, not a bad job, but just take your time. On the backside of my heater was another...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,037
Posted By zippo
On my 2000 I had the same problem. I just cut...

On my 2000 I had the same problem. I just cut the hole larger, The cover disk still covered the hole ok.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,790
Posted By zippo
On ours I ended up removing the shroud that...

On ours I ended up removing the shroud that covers the steering column. Once I found the port I don't think I could have plugged into it without removing the shroud.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-13-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,267
Posted By zippo
Type in "Winnebago rust problems" in Google. You...

Type in "Winnebago rust problems" in Google. You will quickly see you don't have a rust problem compared to some Winnebago owners.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,837
Posted By zippo
Just my idea on the leak. My 2008 has leaked...

Just my idea on the leak. My 2008 has leaked from day one new. Dealer and I have applied sealer a number of times thinking we got it this time. I've sealed it and let it sit 4 to 6 months and never...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2014, 06:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,127
Posted By zippo
Several years ago on a 2000 model if I remember...

Several years ago on a 2000 model if I remember right had a similar problem. But if I read you right you can not open the door from inside or out. Mine there was a opening about 3/4" covered by a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-10-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,779
Posted By zippo
Mine is on a Ford chassis, but I can't see or get...

Mine is on a Ford chassis, but I can't see or get my hand to the connector without removing the lower part of the steering column shroud.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-29-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,258
Posted By zippo
Saw this talked about on another forum. I think...

Saw this talked about on another forum. I think the best solution I saw was this one below.

My tank use to have the same siphon problem. Where my vent exits the top of the fresh water tank it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-13-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,664
Posted By zippo
You might try putting a wide tape over the crack...

You might try putting a wide tape over the crack all the way around the door and over any trim edges on the outside near the area the wind noise is coming from. Take a piece of cardboard about 6"...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-03-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,299
Posted By zippo
A follow up to my 8/1 install. In light to heavy...

A follow up to my 8/1 install. In light to heavy rain the extensions do deflect the water flow mostly away from the side window. But my big complaint was the morning dew dripping down the glass. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2014, 07:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,299
Posted By zippo
I ordered these for a 2008 a few days ago and...

I ordered these for a 2008 a few days ago and they came today. With a little filing and fitting I have the passenger side installed. I did apply an adhesive and secure with a #8 stainless pan head...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By zippo
Go over to Winnebago-specific issues...

Go over to Winnebago-specific issues (https://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?board=85.0) RV Forum and ask your question. I remember reading about a banging sound sometime back and the cure was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-24-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,610
Posted By zippo
If yours has the black rubber across the top of...

If yours has the black rubber across the top of the windshield check the ends of the rubber to see if they are open. Mine were open on both ends and when I sprayed water in the ends I had a leak. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,180
Posted By zippo
I use baby powder and apply with a insect duster...

I use baby powder and apply with a insect duster like this https://www.earthworkshealth.com/detail.php?id=9&prod=PP-001
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,582
Posted By zippo
That's pretty much a standard Winnebago answer...

That's pretty much a standard Winnebago answer "We never heard of it" or "Your the only one that's had the problem"
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-19-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,820
Posted By zippo
I guess that's one worry when RVing I never had. ...

I guess that's one worry when RVing I never had. For nearly 40 years of RVing I have always filled my fresh water tank and used from there with the RV water pump. One I don't have to worry about...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,800
Posted By zippo
Sounds like the same type leak my 35L started...

Sounds like the same type leak my 35L started having. I spent months trying to find it. Then one day it hit me to check the clearance lights. I found the screws about to fall out of one lens. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-23-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,155
Posted By zippo
I would say extend the jacks, put ATF on all the...

I would say extend the jacks, put ATF on all the jack rams with a brush or a rag. Leave wet with ATF and try to retract. You might have to wet and retract several times. It's a cheap try and...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-24-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 26,331
Posted By zippo
I've driven a Class A for about 13 years and...

I've driven a Class A for about 13 years and never felt truckers didn't like us. I've talked to several in rest areas, my neighbor back home is a trucker. i use to drive log trucks, but that was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,090
Posted By zippo
Check the SWR very carefully, if the SWR is...

Check the SWR very carefully, if the SWR is higher on channel 40 than channel 1 you need to shorten the antenna. Like wise if the SWR is higher on channel 1 than on channel 40 you need a longer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,504
Posted By zippo
In 2002 I had this problem and fought with it...

In 2002 I had this problem and fought with it several years before learning about the “J” tube fix. I did find carrying a spare dry filter and stopping to change it out when one became wet took...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,623
Posted By zippo
A year or so ago I was able to find a clear...

A year or so ago I was able to find a clear urethane at Lowes. Then again it might have been a polyurethane. Only real difference is the poly dries quicker.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,623
Posted By zippo
If you have a black rubber strip across at the...

If you have a black rubber strip across at the top of the windshield you may find as I did that's where the water is getting in. I was getting water coming in at times any where from the drivers...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-07-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,257
Posted By zippo
I had mine done at the Ford dealer in October for...

I had mine done at the Ford dealer in October for just over $200.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2013, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,674
Posted By zippo
My 2000 had that section of hinge and springs. ...

My 2000 had that section of hinge and springs. My 2008 does not have that section, so I used the magnetic catch.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-05-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,674
Posted By zippo
I used a latch like pictured here: The Hardware...

I used a latch like pictured here: The Hardware Hut - Product #EPC-1014-WH-P - Epco Magnetic Cabinet Catch (White)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,674
Posted By zippo
My 08 never had a spring. But my wife wanted a...

My 08 never had a spring. But my wife wanted a way to hold the door open against the wall. I installed a cupboard door magnet at the bottom of the door. It's plenty strong to hold the door in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,562
Posted By zippo
My 2008 is suppose to auto switch. Sometimes it...

My 2008 is suppose to auto switch. Sometimes it will and sometimes it won't. When it was within warranty no one could fix it. So out of warranty I live with it. If I wake up freezing I have to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,652
Posted By zippo
I have seen ours put out good heat at 35 degrees...

I have seen ours put out good heat at 35 degrees outside, but other times very low 40's is about it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,398
Posted By zippo
We are 36' with basement air. We are good set at...

We are 36' with basement air. We are good set at 76 into the high 90's outside as long as we make sure we leave the AC on so when it reaches 76 inside the AC runs and never gets behind. I think the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,435
Posted By zippo
I have never seen this problem on the road...

I have never seen this problem on the road traveling with the slides in. But I have seen the tops come in and slam out a couple times camped with the slides out when it became very windy. If high...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-25-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,897
Posted By zippo
Our first two Winnebago's were great units, very...

Our first two Winnebago's were great units, very few problems but they were bought used.. The third unit we bought new, 46 items to be fixed or adjusted before it even left the dealers lot. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,754
Posted By zippo
Our 2008 blower will not run steady with the heat...

Our 2008 blower will not run steady with the heat pump on, only with the AC. I called Coleman and was told it's suppose to be that way. I'm going to have to check a set of prints for your coach and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,071
Posted By zippo
I have mine wired per instructions. Easy to...

I have mine wired per instructions. Easy to install and mine is in the battery compartment.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,477
Posted By zippo
We have the same spring section hinge. What I...

We have the same spring section hinge. What I did with ours was purchase a magnetic cabinet door latch and installed it at the bottom of the door so the door and the wall section it comes in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2012, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By zippo
check out this link: Winnebago-specific issues...

check out this link: Winnebago-specific issues (https://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?board=85.0) Read the one "Almost to Forest city"
Looks like the same make, year and model and it's headed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By zippo
I'm usually a little afraid of a one year old...

I'm usually a little afraid of a one year old coach, many times there is a reason (not good) that a one year old coach is being sold or traded in. I'm even more afraid of a one year old coach of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-26-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,696
Posted By zippo
I would consider Por 15 to be one of the best...

I would consider Por 15 to be one of the best treatments out there. But......I think your wasting your time if you do not remove all the old paint first. Other wise as the paint you leave begins...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,399
Posted By zippo
I was told it takes a 30 second sustained wind...

I was told it takes a 30 second sustained wind hitting the sensor for it to roll up. Given the placement of the sensor, trees and other objects in the area the sensor might not get a 30 second...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-30-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,179
Posted By zippo
We have them and as already said, useless. ...

We have them and as already said, useless. Within the first year ours fogged up in the camera lens on both sides and had to be replaced.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-24-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,389
Posted By zippo
We have also always towed a Ford product 4 down,...

We have also always towed a Ford product 4 down, but will be looking at other brands for a the new tow.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-21-2012, 06:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By zippo
It's very common when it's that warm for the fans...

It's very common when it's that warm for the fans to run often. You might want to clean or have someone clean the stack behind the fridge. Dirt, dust, webs and bee nests in the stack can impede...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-02-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,518
Posted By zippo
We have a digital clock that has very bright in...

We have a digital clock that has very bright in the bedroom. I put couple layers of a frosted tape over the numbers. It dimmed the light down so as not to light the whole room up. Yet at night you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-27-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,230
Posted By zippo
We have a 2008 35L that had a leak at the upper...

We have a 2008 35L that had a leak at the upper drivers side corner. The dealers had tried and tried to fix the leak but never could find and stop it. A few weeks ago I got it in my head I was going...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-17-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,052
Posted By zippo
Google "Winnebago Rust" and you'll learn more...

Google "Winnebago Rust" and you'll learn more than you want to know about Winne rust. Winnie tried to lay the blame on us for our rust, but as owners we never drove on salted roads. Oh and our TV...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,088
Posted By zippo
We have also had the Winnebago rust problem...

We have also had the Winnebago rust problem behind and around the bay doors. My windshield was replaced before the end of warranty and there was no rust to be found. As for the area around the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-16-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,888
Posted By zippo
I would guess the various light fixtures come...

I would guess the various light fixtures come from the vendor to the plant with the correct wattage bulb already installed in the fixture. It seems rather easy to remove a bulb and read what number...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,925
Posted By zippo
This PDF may help 17513 This Link may...

This PDF may help
17513

This Link may also help: https://www.lichtsinn.com/PDFs/Velvac-Mirror-Adjustment.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,925
Posted By zippo
I contacted Velvac 2 or 3 times about my shaky...

I contacted Velvac 2 or 3 times about my shaky mirror and they finally sent me a Dampening kit to install. It was nothing more than the metal clips that already are in the mirror, two to a mirror. So...
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