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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
I have pictures of the old and new parts on my...

I have pictures of the old and new parts on my computer and I'll post them later today. When I ordered my parts from Winnebago I also bought the parts that actually l latch the door, rotor etc but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
I'm sorry I didn't see your follow-up question. ...

I'm sorry I didn't see your follow-up question.
When I replaced the inside handle it came with the curved handle and it has worked fine. The lever for the deadbolt is also a different shape...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
I had a similar problem with our Itasca. The...

I had a similar problem with our Itasca. The finger on the outside door latch was not engaging the mechanism properly due to wear. I ordered the latch parts from PPL but the dead bolt was the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,922
Posted By Magumba
In my Winnebago motorhomes the propane detector...

In my Winnebago motorhomes the propane detector is powered even if the battery switch is off. I had to find the fuse, under the dash, and remove it. It draws very little power but well drain...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-10-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,623
Posted By Magumba
We had an extended warrantee with Extra Ride. ...

We had an extended warrantee with Extra Ride. Paid for its self and they were very good about approving jobs. Very little hassle.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-21-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,390
Posted By Magumba
Seems strange the motor would fail so soon but...

Seems strange the motor would fail so soon but anything can happen.
Good luck.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-18-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,390
Posted By Magumba
If you take the heater access panel off, I'd...

If you take the heater access panel off, I'd check to make sure the fan turns by hand.
Next check the connector at the board for 12v. Take the connector off and spray with cleaner. You could...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-12-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
Back near the beginning of this thread there are...

Back near the beginning of this thread there are instructions on how to adjust the nut.

Since I posted on 12-29 the door latch has been a frequent problem. On my camper the lever on the inside...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
I adjusted the door latch yesterday according to...

I adjusted the door latch yesterday according to the instructions, it seems to work better now. I hope this solves the problem of the outside door handle not opening the door.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,314
Posted By Magumba
I've been having the same problem recently. ...

I've been having the same problem recently. Thankfully we have a drivers door as a backup entry method.
Thanks for posting the adjusting procedure I'll try it out tomorrow. I've adjusted the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-25-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,297
Posted By Magumba
We like the basement air but have had a problem...

We like the basement air but have had a problem with the duct in the rear cap our first summer in the camper. That is something you should check if you want to but the motorhome. I wish I had...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-28-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,243
Posted By Magumba
On a motorhome you're tread depth is not a safe...

On a motorhome you're tread depth is not a safe way to judge the tires. The ties should be replaced if they are over 5-7 years old or it'd they have cracks in the side wall.
There is a four digit...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-26-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,302
Posted By Magumba
I like the idea of filling the channel in the...

I like the idea of filling the channel in the battery box and using the entire space available to fit more amps.
So far we're happy with two six volt batteries since we don't dry camp for long...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-24-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,302
Posted By Magumba
Wow that's a tight fit for four GC-2. I...

Wow that's a tight fit for four GC-2. I replaced my two GP24 batteries with two golf cart batteries and have been happy with them. Four would have been better but I didn't think I could pull it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-12-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Magumba
I like or Towmate light a lot, we've had it for...

I like or Towmate light a lot, we've had it for two years and it works every time.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-23-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By Magumba
Sorry for mixing up the original post, pop a...

Sorry for mixing up the original post, pop a circuit breaker is what I meant took say. I have popped a few fuses by mistake over the years.
I know about taking the negative battery cable off...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-22-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,533
Posted By Magumba
12v fuses

Is there a way to pop the 12v fuses in my Itasca? I'd normally do that when working on wiring.
Thanks and merry Christmas.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,050
Posted By Magumba
Thank you for your input I'll look into doing...

Thank you for your input I'll look into doing that.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,050
Posted By Magumba
Fresh water tank vent.

Has anyone found a solution to the water tank vent leaking water when the camper is right side down on a slope? Generally I don't fill the tank above 3/4 for that reason but we're dry camping in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-06-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,448
Posted By Magumba
Faucet is made by Aqualine I found the seats at...

Faucet is made by Aqualine I found the seats at Ace Hardware. Thanks for your help.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-05-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,448
Posted By Magumba
Thank you for your help. I'm hoping I can get...

Thank you for your help. I'm hoping I can get by with replacing the o rings.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-04-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,448
Posted By Magumba
Is the shower faucet made by Delta?

We have a leaky shower faucet in our 2003 Itasca, it leaks from the tap when off. The faucet has a single lever which moves up to turn the water on and left and right adjust the water temperature....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-04-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
Sorry that was $99 each battery.

Price was $99 each not total sorry I gave you the wrong idea. We're hoping the batteries make dry camping a less difficult situation. It would be nice to have two additional batteries but I'm...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-03-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
I took the plunge today and bought two Interstate...

I took the plunge today and bought two Interstate GC-2's from Premier Golf Cart in Yuma for roughly $99. It's nice to have new batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-01-2012, 10:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for the lively discussion. I visited...

Thanks for the lively discussion.
I visited Sam's Club in Yuma AZ today the 6 volt Energizer GC-2 battery cost $81.83, supped up version was $99.96. Not as expensive as I feared.
The 12 volt...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-01-2012, 09:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
Did you use all thread rod?

Did you use all thread rod?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for your help.

Thanks for your help.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,076
Posted By Magumba
Replacing 12V coach batteries with 6V batteries

Hi folks we having a few problems with the 12 volt side of life.
Our Itasca has two DEKA DP24 batteries that are getting old and beat up due largely to our current isolator problem. I think when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Magumba
I'm glad too hear you back in operation, you...

I'm glad too hear you back in operation, you should stock a spare relay for the slides.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-31-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,764
Posted By Magumba
Forest, Great idea to use the slide switch to...

Forest, Great idea to use the slide switch to activate the pump and then the jack switch to lower the jacks. Wish I'd thought of that when I had a problem.
I had a problem with corrosion on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Magumba
Tom, I agree it takes a few hours to get the...

Tom,
I agree it takes a few hours to get the full extent of system and how the system works and how the parts fit together.
I've picked up a good knowledge of electrical systems and schematics from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Magumba
Found the problem

After downloading the Service Manual and spending a few hours looking it over I decided to see if I had 12v DC power to the Stage 2 relay and if I did check to see if the relay was closing. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for the help I was able to find the online...

Thanks for the help I was able to find the online manual tonight so I'll start working on this.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,830
Posted By Magumba
Basement air high blower light not illuminated

Hi,
Hot weather this summer so of course we are having air conditioning problems. This just started in the past week.

The air conditioner runs and makes cold air but only really works well on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-22-2011, 04:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,674
Posted By Magumba
I've used silicone spray but I'll try the idea of...

I've used silicone spray but I'll try the idea of putting tape on the Nader bolt.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-22-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,948
Posted By Magumba
We are always plugged in so the TRK-L-START works...

We are always plugged in so the TRK-L-START works well for us but I can see an advantage to another setup if your motor home is not plugged in. One thing I like about the trickle start is it will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-20-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,948
Posted By Magumba
After a few more months of dealing with a...

After a few more months of dealing with a starting battery that is being eaten up by phantom loads I installed a TRIK-L-START today. I intalled it directly to the batteries. Cost was $50 with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By Magumba
We tried two times to extend the bedroom slide by...

We tried two times to extend the bedroom slide by hand, the last time with three guys pushing.
Scot Allen the local mobil RV repair guy replaced the motor and now everything works just fine.
I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,591
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for the help I'll give your ideas a whirl...

Thanks for the help I'll give your ideas a whirl if we get a warm day.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-11-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for your reply Doug. I don't need the...

Thanks for your reply Doug. I don't need the front slide out as badly as the bedroom slide. I'll try to open it tomorrow since it will take a while to replace the motor.
I have no experience...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-11-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,591
Posted By Magumba
I tried the adjustments you mention but still the...

I tried the adjustments you mention but still the top hangs down. The hood is harder to close and open now.
Hard to see how they hold the hood up and closed by the bottom. There should be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,591
Posted By Magumba
Adjusting the hood.

On our 2003 Itasca the hood pulls out and folds down to allow access the the engine area. The hood hangs down a little when in the up position and causes the top of the hood to hang out an inch or...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By Magumba
Manual extension of slides?

Hi, The motor on our HWH leveling jacks and room slide system failed today when we were ready to leave on a trip. The slides are in.

Has anyone manually extended the slides? I think I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-01-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,948
Posted By Magumba
I've been thinking of adding a trickle charger...

I've been thinking of adding a trickle charger for the starting battery on our motor home, this looks like an easy way to do the same thing and for about the same amount of money as a trickle...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2011, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,056
Posted By Magumba
Wow great how to post Jim. Thanks for the...

Wow great how to post Jim. Thanks for the inspiration to get started on this project.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2011, 04:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,597
Posted By Magumba
Great looking floor and I bet you enjoy getting...

Great looking floor and I bet you enjoy getting the couch out. Much more open floor plan then with the couch.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-08-2011, 05:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,776
Posted By Magumba
Thanks for all the information. I don't...

Thanks for all the information. I don't remember now if we were at Winnebago's store or one of the separate businesses since its been a long time.
I will look into this further.
Drive safely.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-06-2011, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,776
Posted By Magumba
Winnebago Surplus Store

Hi,
I can't find a web site for the Winnebago Surplus Store in Forest City am I missing something? Is it still in business?
We stopped there in 2002 after visiting the factory and found a lot of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 42,451
Posted By Magumba
Do you have a drivers door? Maybe one of the...

Do you have a drivers door? Maybe one of the windows is not locked. We had the same problem on our 2003 Suncruiser last year but thanks to the drivers door we were able to get inside.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2010, 08:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,937
Posted By Magumba
Here in Pennsylvania I'd have to concerned about...

Here in Pennsylvania I'd have to concerned about the rope freezing to the slide topper this time of year. Still thanks for the suggestion I think I'll use it as recommended to pull the material...
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