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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-11-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By 94-Newmar
Schwintek's will never hold a slide tight in or...

Schwintek's will never hold a slide tight in or out because their motors have no brakes on them.. never have, and still don't. These schwintek's work fine on smaller rooms where the 300:1 or 500:1...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-31-2014, 03:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,609
Posted By 94-Newmar
Keith, what brand is Winny using? What kind of...

Keith, what brand is Winny using? What kind of issues are you having with it? One of the largest issues I find when things get flaky is improper or incorrect pairing termination into the RJ45...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-21-2014, 03:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,188
Posted By 94-Newmar
A much better alternative is the SurePower...

A much better alternative is the SurePower unit...
Sure Power 1315-200 Battery Separator (https://www.ase-supply.com/Sure_Power_1315_200_Battery_Separator_p/sp-1315-200.htm)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2014, 05:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,151
Posted By 94-Newmar
Andy, as mentioned by WBandJ above, the...

Andy, as mentioned by WBandJ above, the electrical tape will fix your squeaking problem. I've been doing this on customer's windows for a couple of years now. Here is a previous thread on this very...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2014, 04:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,859
Posted By 94-Newmar
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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By 94-Newmar
Ok good. You can make this work so that the front...

Ok good. You can make this work so that the front and rear TVs have completely separate programming with only one dish setup outside, 2 separate receivers.

I can walk you right through all of this...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-20-2014, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By 94-Newmar
Bill, What make/model sat dish are you...

Bill,

What make/model sat dish are you using?
Which model receiver are you using?
DirecTV or DishNetwork?

Need to know this to tell you how to make this work with 1 receiver....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-19-2014, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,859
Posted By 94-Newmar
Did you hook your meter up to the motor leads for...

Did you hook your meter up to the motor leads for it and have someone else push the washer button? Did you get 12v? If you don't have an extra body to do so, you can use any 12vdc source and power...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2014, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By 94-Newmar
There could be several reasons why. Some slide...

There could be several reasons why. Some slide systems use rollers at the cantilever end, some use nylon slide shoes, etc etc. Can you post a picture of the underside of your slide with it all the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-28-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,976
Posted By 94-Newmar
Those connectors are the least of the problems.....

Those connectors are the least of the problems.. have a look at how the headlight buckets.. in fact, most of the front end of the coach is assembled - glue. I have now lost count of how many...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-22-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,940
Posted By 94-Newmar
I had an 07 Adventurer in the other day for both...

I had an 07 Adventurer in the other day for both headlight buckets falling out. I was in amazement when I crawled underneath and found that both headlight buckets, which were each 15 lbs were simply...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-11-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,394
Posted By 94-Newmar
Its unclear from your description if the noise is...

Its unclear from your description if the noise is present when using the water without being hooked to city water, or if it's only occurring while hooked to city water.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-19-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,752
Posted By 94-Newmar
Honestly, there is very little troubleshooting to...

Honestly, there is very little troubleshooting to perform here. There is absolutely no temperature control whatsoever for the freezer portion of your fridge on any Norcold or Dometic. The temp...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-19-2014, 03:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,631
Posted By 94-Newmar
That "manifold" was used in certain winny's of...

That "manifold" was used in certain winny's of that era that would allow you to hit a button to put your water heater into "bypass" mode when winterizing the coach. So that manifold block is merely...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-31-2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,826
Posted By 94-Newmar
Kool Bell, I find it VERY interesting that a...

Kool Bell,

I find it VERY interesting that a surge could cook the SurgeGuard itself and make it through to connected appliances. I would be interested to know what SurgeGuard says if/when you...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-24-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,831
Posted By 94-Newmar
Does the display dim with the cab's instrument...

Does the display dim with the cab's instrument dimmer? Perhaps they mis-wired something and it's constantly in dim mode even if your headlights aren't on? Just guessing here...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-17-2014, 05:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,596
Posted By 94-Newmar
I considered this too, however, the OP said he...

I considered this too, however, the OP said he had 12 volts and house lights, just not charging.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-17-2014, 03:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,596
Posted By 94-Newmar
I hear ya. Ok well, here is another idea that may...

I hear ya. Ok well, here is another idea that may save you some $$$ and more importantly get you to your event on time.

Why not purchase a separate converter/charger? Say the Progressive Dynamics...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-16-2014, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,596
Posted By 94-Newmar
Well, before you send it to the graveyard I...

Well, before you send it to the graveyard I suggest calling around to find anyplace fairly local that might be able to repair it. It will have to be somewhere close that you could deliver it because...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-16-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,596
Posted By 94-Newmar
Scott, disconnect the positive battery lead on...

Scott, disconnect the positive battery lead on the inverter/converter/charger unit that connects to your house batteries.. With the coach either plugged into shore or on gen, check voltage across the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2014, 09:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,568
Posted By 94-Newmar
Ok great. Check the bolts that connect the square...

Ok great. Check the bolts that connect the square tubes at each end. I suspect that the one is bent over quite a bit. I think once you see it you'll understand the next course of action :-)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,568
Posted By 94-Newmar
Look in the compartments.. are yours connected...

Look in the compartments.. are yours connected front/rear with square tubing from each motor?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,568
Posted By 94-Newmar
Ok. Good! Is this yours? ...

Ok. Good!

Is this yours?
https://support.powergearus.com/techdocs/3010001344_OE.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,568
Posted By 94-Newmar
Is yours the Schwintek type system? I cannot tell...

Is yours the Schwintek type system? I cannot tell from Winnebago docs if your model has this system or not. The Schwintek system has gear tracks that you can visibly see at the top and bottom of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2014, 03:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,089
Posted By 94-Newmar
If the radio itself was off, and there is no...

If the radio itself was off, and there is no other "external" amplifier for those speakers then you definitely have something in the MH that is making a lot of electrical noise.

Here is a good...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-01-2014, 03:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,007
Posted By 94-Newmar
Is it a Dometic 1350 refrigerator? If so that...

Is it a Dometic 1350 refrigerator? If so that unit runs a defrost cycle every 48 hrs of run time regardless of whether or not it needs it.

If not, what brand/model do you have? It will be listed...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-28-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,213
Posted By 94-Newmar
What model # is it? I'll assume its an HDK**...

What model # is it? I'll assume its an HDK** QD7500 Quiet Diesel.

1. At the front panel of the genset, just above the START/STOP switch is an access panel with 2-10mm bolts. This is the service...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-26-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By 94-Newmar
Highly doubtful unless they filled up somewhere...

Highly doubtful unless they filled up somewhere in Central America or Australia :-) Propane here in the US (perhaps Canada too) never contains more than about 3% Butane in the mix, as that is how...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By 94-Newmar
Hrm.. that certainly does not sound right. Well,...

Hrm.. that certainly does not sound right. Well, turn zone 2 back on and set it for Elec Heat and lower the temp to 50 degrees or something lower than the temp in the coach and see if Zone 1 will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By 94-Newmar
Ok, well you only have 1 furnace so that is on 1...

Ok, well you only have 1 furnace so that is on 1 zone by itself, for the entire coach. If Zone 1 is not giving you an option of electric heat then we can assume they have Zone 2 setup to use both...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,277
Posted By 94-Newmar
Ok.. do you have 2 different thermostats, perhaps...

Ok.. do you have 2 different thermostats, perhaps 1 in front and 1 in the bedroom?

In either case, make sure that the FAN settings for either zone are set to AUTO.
No, you cannot obtain power...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-07-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,783
Posted By 94-Newmar
When it's shutting off it's important to know...

When it's shutting off it's important to know whether it's an internal error or something else causing it to shut down. If an internal error, i'll need to know which one. Do you know how to retrieve...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
Hrm.. I'm going to look around at the inventory...

Hrm.. I'm going to look around at the inventory on our lots today and try to find one of these to get my hands on it. I'm missing something in our conversation.. or thinking of the wrong system...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2013, 05:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
The same could be asked as to why it suddenly...

The same could be asked as to why it suddenly started doing this.. and even more odd that a completely different new touchpad does the same thing. What would have suddenly caused this to happen on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-03-2013, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
Interesting. Yes you are correct.. you have...

Interesting. Yes you are correct.. you have eliminated the Solenoids/Valves as being the problem.

Since the tech at the dealership did try another touch pad from Winny stock and it still did the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
The emergency retract jumper simply bypasses the...

The emergency retract jumper simply bypasses the control board.. yes. However the tech has tried a different control board and the same thing happens.. right? The only thing left as mentioned above...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
Retriever1, As you mention above, the tech at the...

Retriever1, As you mention above, the tech at the dealership did try another touch pad from Winny stock and it did the same thing. If that were the case then your unit would have been doing this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-30-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,489
Posted By 94-Newmar
LevelBest 3000 series? One leveler going in the...

LevelBest 3000 series? One leveler going in the opposite direction when all the others are is certainly not a touchpad issue. I suggest they look at the solenoid/valve for that leveler at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-25-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,189
Posted By 94-Newmar
The old style Dometic wind sensor, as mentioned...

The old style Dometic wind sensor, as mentioned above, checks for temperature differential, and using an algorithm, attempts to determine sustained wind speed over a 30 second period. Short brisk...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-23-2013, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,671
Posted By 94-Newmar
The splitter is either from the wall plate to...

The splitter is either from the wall plate to switch from cable TV to over the air tv like this:
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...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-16-2013, 04:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,649
Posted By 94-Newmar
There are other options, common to boating and...

There are other options, common to boating and Semi truck installations that do use a 12v compressor and refrigerant system just like home residential units. To each his own, but they do offer...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-08-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,752
Posted By 94-Newmar
Here is a Thermistor test to try. Generally, when...

Here is a Thermistor test to try. Generally, when the freezer is at or below freezing and the fresh food section is significantly warmer the cooling unit is failing - which could be the result of an...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-29-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,611
Posted By 94-Newmar
Yes, in a few posts up I described the "backup"...

Yes, in a few posts up I described the "backup" run condition. However, even in backup mode on the N6X series, it will adhere to temp settings you select from the optical control - just based upon...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-29-2013, 06:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,611
Posted By 94-Newmar
I just checked the service manual.. the 10th fin...

I just checked the service manual.. the 10th fin and current position is indeed correct. If the thermistor was bad you would most have a blinking ON light condition indicating the unit is in a timed...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-29-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,611
Posted By 94-Newmar
(1) Is the ON light blinking every few seconds?...

(1) Is the ON light blinking every few seconds? If so, describe once, twice or 3 times every 3 seconds...
(2) Inside the refer in the fresh food section (not the freezer) notice the aluminum fins on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-17-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,138
Posted By 94-Newmar
Agreed that the genset should be run with at...

Agreed that the genset should be run with at least 1/2 load during exercise periods.. but we're not referring to exercise periods here therefore it must still run with zero load as well.

For...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2013, 04:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,138
Posted By 94-Newmar
edgray: Many smaller Class A and C units do not...

edgray: Many smaller Class A and C units do not have transfer switches. Instead there is a 30amp outlet wired to the generator right inside the shore power compartment. Want to run on genset? Just...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-12-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,529
Posted By 94-Newmar
Tony, being 1995 I'll assume you have an...

Tony, being 1995 I'll assume you have an Emerald/Marquis series. The Emerald/Marquis series gensets governor is located towards the front left side under the top cover. There are 3 bolts across the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-29-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,536
Posted By 94-Newmar
At the dealership I work for I have seen numerous...

At the dealership I work for I have seen numerous problems on brand new units on many brands. Most recently however During PDI we found a Minnie Winnie was missing 2 connections that join to the gray...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,390
Posted By 94-Newmar
If you could tell us a bit more about your setup...

If you could tell us a bit more about your setup it would be helpful......

What you describe is indeed incorrect. It should charge the house batteries/engage the converter/inverter regardless...
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