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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,805
Posted By Senior Chief
Well, just as a motivator, I am a 5'2" woman in...

Well, just as a motivator, I am a 5'2" woman in the 50-70 year old age range :laugh:, and I removed and replaced the gasket on our AC by myself.

Just like TXiceman, I didn't lift it, I rolled it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,805
Posted By Senior Chief
Hi. The job's not hard, but for one man the unit...

Hi. The job's not hard, but for one man the unit is heavy enough to make careful, accurate placement almost impossible for one person. The hole on which the gasket fits is much smaller than the unit...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,805
Posted By Senior Chief
No, no, no- you do NOT use a sealant or a caulk...

No, no, no- you do NOT use a sealant or a caulk on the roof for your air conditioner. IF its leaking- is it?

The AC is sealed with a thick foam gasket (between the AC and the roof), which is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,752
Posted By Senior Chief
I agree with Doc, Eternabond still makes a...

I agree with Doc, Eternabond still makes a paintable cloth backed tape they call "Web Seal" (https://www.eternabond.com/WebSeal-p/cr-wb.htm) Its less stiff and takes compound curves better than the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-31-2012, 05:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,522
Posted By Senior Chief
We also recommend the Smart Light 1000 from...

We also recommend the Smart Light 1000 from Starlights.

A bit pricey, but the LED bulb is brighter than the standard 1151 incandescent, and the motion sensor feature allows you to have security...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,752
Posted By Senior Chief
I have used something very similar to the Lowe's...

I have used something very similar to the Lowe's Peel and Seal stuff (may even have been just that) on a metal barn roof in the past- lasted only about a year, so was fine for a temporary patch but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-19-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,752
Posted By Senior Chief
Really? Brand names and links, please?

Really? Brand names and links, please?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-26-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,936
Posted By Senior Chief
The pink stuff certainly won't hurt your water...

The pink stuff certainly won't hurt your water heater, but it still would take at least 6 or 7 gallons to pump through the lines and fill the W/H. The water heater had to be FULL in order for your...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 09-25-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 32,378
Posted By Senior Chief
:nonono:So... converter on; hooked up to shore...

:nonono:So... converter on; hooked up to shore power; 12 volt circuits work---correct?

converter on or off; unplugged from shore power; no 12 volt circuits work---correct?

Have you tested...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 09-24-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 32,378
Posted By Senior Chief
Your furnace may be wired directly to the...

Your furnace may be wired directly to the batteries.

I suspect your power distribution is such that AC shore/gennie or DC battery power feeds to the converter as part of the power distribution...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 09-23-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 32,378
Posted By Senior Chief
That's the short list. Hope it doesn't get much...

That's the short list. Hope it doesn't get much longer.

*snort* *choke**

Harumph. Yes, we wish you the best of luck with your list.

Hope it doesn't turn out like my list (I say as I type...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By Senior Chief
Hubby installed an upside down nylon chair caster...

Hubby installed an upside down nylon chair caster wheel (the kind that twists around )on the exterior corner of the door; when the awning is down and you open the door, the castor "rolls" along the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-26-2011, 05:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,617
Posted By Senior Chief
However, no lights etc will run when i'm not...

However, no lights etc will run when i'm not plugged in nor running the generator.

OK, first understand that you have 2 separate electrical systems in you coach.

First, the 110 volt AC side,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-18-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,617
Posted By Senior Chief
Yay! Glad it was an easy fix. The best part...

Yay! Glad it was an easy fix.

The best part is; I only charge one cold adult beverage per consultation (pay me when ya see me!) :laugh::laugh:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-18-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,617
Posted By Senior Chief
No, there is no "switch". 12 volt should...

No, there is no "switch".

12 volt should always work since you have both/either charged batteries and a converter (which converts 120vAC to 12vDC when your plugged in, just the opposite of an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-18-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,617
Posted By Senior Chief
I'm not sure I understand your question. Are...

I'm not sure I understand your question.

Are you plugged into shore power?

If you are plugged in, your AC circuits should work with no difficulty. Have you tried your generator?

If you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-05-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,771
Posted By Senior Chief
If you don't already have them, you can contact...

If you don't already have them, you can contact owner relations at Winnebago (check the website), and they will send you PDF's of wiring, plumbing and mechanical diagrams of your '89 Chieftain. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,719
Posted By Senior Chief
One more thing; do not caulk or tape around your...

One more thing; do not caulk or tape around your air conditioner. The only sealing required is the 14" by 14" foam gasket which seals the AC unit to the roof: this needs to be tightened from the 1"...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,719
Posted By Senior Chief
This seam probably had some sort of internal...

This seam probably had some sort of internal caulk, but it WAS sealed in some way originally. Water can and will and DOES penetrate any possible opening.

It would be perfectly safe to use...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,719
Posted By Senior Chief
Scrape off any loose, old caulk. If tightly...

Scrape off any loose, old caulk. If tightly stuck on, you can leave it; EternaBond will go over most any solid surface.

After a thorough cleaning of the roof with TSP or other heavy-duty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-20-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,457
Posted By Senior Chief
Doesn't this rig have a generator? What about...

Doesn't this rig have a generator? What about just cranking up the gennie and plugging in a good battery charger set on Fast?
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