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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-07-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,234
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Hikerdogs has it right. I find that...

Hi Ho: Hikerdogs has it right. I find that having a couple of helpers is really important. And I have done it by myself, but don't recommend it. The trick is to not get air in the system. If...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-07-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,362
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: I also think you made a good choice. ...

Hi Ho: I also think you made a good choice. For what it's worth, HWH hydraulic fluid is simply Dexron ATF without the red dye. If you don't care about it being red, just use Dexron. I think that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-06-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,408
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Maybe a few words about the difference...

Hi Ho: Maybe a few words about the difference between Pure Sine Wave (PSW) and Modified Sine Wave (MSW). Inverters work by switching DC so that an AC wave form is produced. As you probably know...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-03-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: As others have stated, starting the...

Hi Ho: As others have stated, starting the engines is not a great idea. However maintaining the batteries is. If you leave the batteries alone for that period of time you will probably need new...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-11-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,551
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We had 10 windows replaced by Suncoast...

Hi Ho: We had 10 windows replaced by Suncoast last May. It did take about 5 or 6 days. If you have just one or two windows they can usually do them in a day or two.

Figure on about...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,902
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: If you are interested in exactly what a...

Hi Ho: If you are interested in exactly what a Trik-L-Start does here it is: It is a low drop-out (LDO) series regulator that takes power from the coach batteries and provides a charge voltage...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-03-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,453
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We replaced our 2000 Itasca Suncruiser...

Hi Ho: We replaced our 2000 Itasca Suncruiser (gas) which we bought new with a 2006 tiffin Phaeton (diesel) this last spring. Our experience with motorhomes goes back a lot further. I really...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-01-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,807
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: I will offer this as an idea only. ...

Hi Ho: I will offer this as an idea only. About a month ago I had the windshield replaced on our 2006 Tiffin Phaeton. It uses one windshield that is pretty big and heavy. They had four guys...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-24-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,900
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: It always amazes me that people have an...

Hi Ho: It always amazes me that people have an opinion based simply on something they have heard. Anyway, I think in this case the majority are right. The problem with using different brands on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-24-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: It's almost impossible to guess where the...

Hi Ho: It's almost impossible to guess where the load is connected, so the best thing is just too do as someone else suggested is to remove the fuses one at a time until the load goes away. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,363
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: The changeover solenoid is the place to...

Hi Ho: The changeover solenoid is the place to connect. The TrikleStart comes with ring tongue connectors that should fit the solenoid terminals. Just find a place to mount it, connect 3 wires...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-09-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,058
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho JimLaurieLucy: What do you currently...

Hi Ho JimLaurieLucy: What do you currently have? We think the 35U is the best gasser we know about. However, we just bit the bullet and got a new (to us) diesel pusher. So, our 2000 Itasca...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-27-2012, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,967
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Wayne has given you the correct info. ...

Hi Ho: Wayne has given you the correct info. When you run "checkdish" you need to see that the SW64 is present and all three satellites are there. If so, you are good to go. Actually SW64 is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,384
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Just for curiosity sake, what would...

Hi Ho:
Just for curiosity sake, what would be a problem with installing a higher pressure spring as long as the length is compatible?:confused:

The answer in nothing unless they are so...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,802
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho Chris: I don't know about other coache,...

Hi Ho Chris: I don't know about other coache, but on our 2000 Itasca Suncruiser 35U there isn't. I don't know why.
Dirk
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,802
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We have the same (similar) coach. The...

Hi Ho: We have the same (similar) coach. The problem is that the latch mechanism installs from the inside (not the outside). The only way to get to it is to take the skin off the door. This...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-19-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,996
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Be sure to check the date code on the...

Hi Ho: Be sure to check the date code on the Goodyear tires. They may be more than a year old when you buy them.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-13-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,167
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Should have mentioned it, but testing is...

Hi Ho: Should have mentioned it, but testing is very easy. If there is 12 volts on the solenoid control (the cener terminal) then the two outside lugs should be connected to each other. Just take...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-13-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,013
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Try Costco for Michelin tires. You may...

Hi Ho: Try Costco for Michelin tires. You may have to get them balanced/mounted somewhere else, but it saved me several hundred dollars.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,167
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: I think you are on the right track. The...

Hi Ho: I think you are on the right track. The solenoid in question is very common. Any parts house will have them. The only thing to watch is that it is a continuous duty coil. I just put one...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-28-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,097
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Robi has it right. The 32 inch Visio LCD...

Hi Ho: Robi has it right. The 32 inch Visio LCD will fit just fine between the cabinets with about 1/2 inch to the cabinet doors on both sides. Costco had them on sale a couple of months ago. You...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-28-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,259
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Your trusty voltmeter and a good set of...

Hi Ho: Your trusty voltmeter and a good set of wiring schematics are the solution to your problem. Diagrams are available on this web site. Since we aren't there you will have to do it alone. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-28-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,606
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Since you asked, I buy the least...

Hi Ho: Since you asked, I buy the least expensive golf cart batteries I can find. They are designed for the kind of use in a motorhome. Costco and Sams Club both have them at under $90. Be sure...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-26-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,097
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We have the save coach as you do. I...

Hi Ho: We have the save coach as you do. I simply removed the plastic face on the surround, took out the old TV, mounted the 32 inch on a piece of plywood and fastened it to a 2x2 support on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-23-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,794
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Bob is right, probably a dirty...

Hi Ho: Bob is right, probably a dirty carbureator. However, this might be a good time to do routine maintenance. Charge oil, fuel and air filters, change spark plugs, put in tune-up kit (points...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,665
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: This kind of problem is tough to...

Hi Ho: This kind of problem is tough to troubleshoot. However, most electrical problems occur at connections and switches, so I would just start at the batteries and check every connection,...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-12-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Actually in our coach you do have to run...

Hi Ho: Actually in our coach you do have to run the LP heater. The reason is that it alone heats the basement. The safest thing to do is to simply us the LP heater and remember to get more...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-12-2011, 11:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,140
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Good job. Soldering the connections is...

Hi Ho: Good job. Soldering the connections is really the way to go. It's permanent and not as subject to corrosion as crimped wire.

I don't think the lack of hold-downs is an issue either. We did...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-03-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,537
Posted By dirko
HI Ho: Be sure to check the date code on...

HI Ho: Be sure to check the date code on Goodyear. I wanted the same tires you are looking at but couldn't find any with date codes newer than 6 months old. Finally found out that they don't make...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,545
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Wrapping insulation around the hose bib...

Hi Ho: Wrapping insulation around the hose bib will help IF: the average temperature isn't too cold. Insulation doesn't add heat, but it does increase the time required for a temperature change...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-09-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,545
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: This would certainly keep the hose from...

Hi Ho: This would certainly keep the hose from freezing. The problem is that the hose bib where the hose is connected would still be unheated and would likely freeze. That is actually worse than...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-06-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We had similar symptons and found that...

Hi Ho: We had similar symptons and found that the carbureator was dirty. If you don't like to tear into things, take it to a good shop. If you do, carefully remove the float bowel and clean...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-21-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,177
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Great idea with the groove to support the...

Hi Ho: Great idea with the groove to support the TV. Did this provide enough support? Does it stay in over bumps. Did you just leave the metal support for a support for the wood cabinet?
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-10-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,381
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: One reason that the switch has a red...

Hi Ho: One reason that the switch has a red light is that you will burn out the heater if it is switched on with no water in the water heater (as for example when it is winterized.) I actually put...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-27-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,304
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Maybe no reply is good news...maybe not. ...

Hi Ho: Maybe no reply is good news...maybe not. Anyway, Wendover has a couple of interesting things: The airport is where the Nola Gay took off for Japan. It has a museum and some stuff from...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-27-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,626
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: This has nothing to do with your problem,...

Hi Ho: This has nothing to do with your problem, but the house battery should measure about 13.6 to 13.7 volts if it is being charged properly. The way to troubleshoot this kind of thing is just to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-27-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,521
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Just curious with the fridge at 27...

Hi Ho: Just curious with the fridge at 27 degrees how you avoid freezing everything. Most set the fridge at about 37 degrees. By the way, absorption RV refrigerators don't do well above about 105...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,680
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: May be too late, but when I change a belt...

Hi Ho: May be too late, but when I change a belt I keep the old one if it is still servicable. It is free insurance. My policy is to inspect the belt for cracks or excessive wear. If none, I call...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,755
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: What do you get when you hook up an...

Hi Ho: What do you get when you hook up an OBDII? Sometimes this can be useful.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,630
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Your answers have been pretty good. The...

Hi Ho: Your answers have been pretty good. The question is no how to recharge your AC, the real question is why it needs to be recharged. Adding coolent to an automotive unit is pretty straight...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,913
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: That is probasbly true of the diesel...

Hi Ho: That is probasbly true of the diesel coaches that usually have larger diesel generators. Most of the gas coaches that I've seen stay at 30 amps of the display. If you really had 30 + 20...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-15-2011, 02:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,913
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Good point Wizard. I can understand why...

Hi Ho: Good point Wizard. I can understand why they didn't route the 20 amp through the current sense torroid because it would be out-of-phase with the 30 amp and actually subtract. However, I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-13-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,913
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: I think WI kind of let people down by not...

Hi Ho: I think WI kind of let people down by not pointing out that the second stage works on a separate winding on the generator. It doesn't register on the one-place because the wire doesn't go...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-12-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: You have received good advice. I don't...

Hi Ho: You have received good advice. I don't know if your coach has motoraid or not, but it is pretty cool. It takes coolent from the engine and uses it to heat water so that you always have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,706
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: DriVer is right, you are comparing 30 to...

Hi Ho: DriVer is right, you are comparing 30 to 100 amps. The generator is also usually larger than 5500 watts for 100 amp coaches. Having said that we don't find 30 amps to be a serious problem....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-05-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,330
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: We love our Suncruiser--bought it new 11...

Hi Ho: We love our Suncruiser--bought it new 11 years and 55,000 miles ago. Whether to buy new or used depends on a lot of things. The first, of course, is how much money you have to spend. But...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-27-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,084
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Well, we did just what you have in mind...

Hi Ho: Well, we did just what you have in mind about 10 years ago and it still works just fine. We did have a 300 watt inverter and just simply added another. We find that there is no detectable...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-16-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,866
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: This makes really good sense to me, but I...

Hi Ho: This makes really good sense to me, but I am in the habit of keeping vehicles much longer than most do. If you maintain the RV and know the condition of things a 10 or 15 year coach can be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-28-2011, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,911
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Advice sofar is good. Make sure...

Hi Ho: Advice sofar is good. Make sure connections are clean and cables are good. If there is a lot of corrosion it's easiest to just replace them; making a good low resistance connection can be a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,491
Posted By dirko
Hi Ho: Charging flooded lead acid batteries is...

Hi Ho: Charging flooded lead acid batteries is really simple. Just maintain the charge voltage at approx. 13.8 volts. If the voltage is appreciably higher you stand to overcharge and damage the...
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