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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,993
Posted By ga traveler
I just replaced two A&E slideout awnings on a...

I just replaced two A&E slideout awnings on a 2015 motprhome for a customer. I could not believe that the awnings were in shreds from the sun. I checked around and found A&E had used some bad fabric...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,215
Posted By ga traveler
I have worked on dozens and dozens of these...

I have worked on dozens and dozens of these switches. most of the time, the problem was loose wires in the relay. Next was the timer mechanism. The timer is about 90 seconds to let the Air...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,680
Posted By ga traveler
So, people are trying to help you and this how...

So, people are trying to help you and this how you respond. You need to come to Georgia for a few weeks and let the southern charm work on you. I have 15 years experience as a Service manager and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,830
Posted By ga traveler
This was a common problem at our shop. The wiper...

This was a common problem at our shop. The wiper motor has a serrated bracket that attaches to the motor shaft. This bracket gets loose and spins on the shaft. The repair is simple. Locate the wiper...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,608
Posted By ga traveler
A diesel does not have an ignition system. No...

A diesel does not have an ignition system. No spark plugs. That means it has to be fuel. The way to stop a diesel is to shut off the fuel. I would start with the fuel shutoff valve. Tie it open with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-06-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,538
Posted By ga traveler
You are so crooked that the in side is jammed. I...

You are so crooked that the in side is jammed. I would NOT try going out further. I would bring the side that is further out in until they are even. then run them out. You may have to plug the bad...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,267
Posted By ga traveler
We always drilled a 3/4 hole in the roof. That...

We always drilled a 3/4 hole in the roof. That allows enough room to use a light and long nose pliers to retrieve the dropped lead. Make a patch out of aluminum and screw it down and cover in sealent.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,242
Posted By ga traveler
Door locks, locking themselves on campers, is not...

Door locks, locking themselves on campers, is not uncommon. I always recommended to my customers to keep a spare set hidden on the camper. I told them not to use the refrigerator vent. We found...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,017
Posted By ga traveler
Just remember, you will find the vent "boxed in"....

Just remember, you will find the vent "boxed in". The 2x or 1x will not be under all the roof.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,122
Posted By ga traveler
Correct. That is the way it works.I am just...

Correct. That is the way it works.I am just saying it another way. To me priority is the relaxed position. Default is the powered position. We agree on how it works. just not the names.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2016, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,122
Posted By ga traveler
This is not correct. The Generator is the default...

This is not correct. The Generator is the default setting. When you plug in, you should have instant power through the relays. When you start the generator, you should have a delay and then the relay...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,122
Posted By ga traveler
There is a circuit in the box that lets the...

There is a circuit in the box that lets the generator come up to speed and stabilize before the load is applied. when this circuit fails, the box is still good, but it fails to change over. You can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By ga traveler
I can answer that question for you. The reason...

I can answer that question for you. The reason for high, low, normal, gauges is to keep people from getting nervous about temps and pressures. If you have a water temp. of 245 deg. Chevy says that is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-19-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,685
Posted By ga traveler
Most of the time when we had this complaint, It...

Most of the time when we had this complaint, It was overspray on the exhaust system.#1 undercoating #2 Spray on insulation Check the oil and transmission levels. If they are O.K., Give it a couple...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-12-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,957
Posted By ga traveler
You are correct in the statement that their may...

You are correct in the statement that their may be debris in the valve. I have found many valves clogged and they worked fine after cleaning. You are incorrect in the tank fill valve. The water inlet...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-25-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,611
Posted By ga traveler
Pulling to one side. Worst case scenario is a...

Pulling to one side. Worst case scenario is a brake dragging on the front. Every motorhome owner should have a infrared temp gun. Point at the rotor and check the temp. If it is dragging hard, you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,764
Posted By ga traveler
As someone who worked on HWH jacks for 15 years,...

As someone who worked on HWH jacks for 15 years, I disagree with you. More than half the time we were able to fix HWH jacks rather than replace them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,612
Posted By ga traveler
Twinboat is right. You can't get the jack to come...

Twinboat is right. You can't get the jack to come up as long as the line is blocked. You will have to put the jack in the retract position while prying it up.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,612
Posted By ga traveler
Any type of tool with teeth will scar the ram and...

Any type of tool with teeth will scar the ram and cause it to leak. I would get a piece of rubber to protect the ram and also to help grip it. Wrap it around the ram take a L bracket (the largest...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-10-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By ga traveler
It can also be the water inlet check valve, where...

It can also be the water inlet check valve, where you attach the water hose.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-14-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,682
Posted By ga traveler
If the filters are O.K. I would check the turbo...

If the filters are O.K. I would check the turbo boots. We had few turbo failures but many boot clamps come loose.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-07-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,877
Posted By ga traveler
Actually the two valve V10 max torque is 2650...

Actually the two valve V10 max torque is 2650 rpm. If you pull mont eagle at 2650 rpm, I can guarantee the temps will go up. I stick by my statement. Keep the rpm's up to keep the engine cool. the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-31-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,877
Posted By ga traveler
Keep it sealed! Keep it sealed! Keep it sealed....

Keep it sealed! Keep it sealed! Keep it sealed. The number one problem with early death motorhomes is water intrusion. If you keep the roof and windows ,etc. sealed the house will last a long time....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,405
Posted By ga traveler
#1 if you are full timing or going on long trips,...

#1 if you are full timing or going on long trips, make sure your couch has a big carrying capacity. Some diesel pushers we sold only had a 1500 lb carrying capacity. Gas rigs can have even less. My...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-26-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,596
Posted By ga traveler
31 sounds like you are not plugged in during...

31 sounds like you are not plugged in during storage. A low voltage condition will cause the steps to "hunt". Try loosening the three 5/16 screws in the gearbox cover. Move the step slightly and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-17-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,650
Posted By ga traveler
The shower hose on most showers in RV's have a...

The shower hose on most showers in RV's have a fitting at the end of the hose that is very small. usually about a 1/8 in. hole. Check yours. If it has this end, replace the hose with a house type...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-17-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,299
Posted By ga traveler
Why would you say this? You just assume that all...

Why would you say this? You just assume that all dealers a crooks. While some are, most will do the right thing. We were in the Atlanta area and of all the dealers in the metro area, we told our...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-17-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,299
Posted By ga traveler
The coach was almost 3 and 1/2 years old and the...

The coach was almost 3 and 1/2 years old and the filter had never been changed. I
believe it would have been covered if it had been a factory approved filter and in date.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,299
Posted By ga traveler
I have posted this in the past. We had a cherry...

I have posted this in the past. We had a cherry diesel pusher. It was spotless and in new condition. We were reparking the lot and started all the motorhomes. I heard a small knock from the engine. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,911
Posted By ga traveler
Clean the window. The buildup is on the surface...

Clean the window. The buildup is on the surface of the window and causes the fogging.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Posted By ga traveler
The bolts are still there. They are hidden under...

The bolts are still there. They are hidden under the foil insulation.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-18-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,630
Posted By ga traveler
If money will be super tight, you may want to...

If money will be super tight, you may want to think about it. Owning a motorhome you can't afford to use is no fun. If you can afford it, GO FOR IT. Have it checked out before purchase. Find a dealer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,726
Posted By ga traveler
Most of the time I found dirt dauber nest on the...

Most of the time I found dirt dauber nest on the outside cooling fan. It throws the fan out of balance and the vibration is noisy.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-26-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,562
Posted By ga traveler
The next time you talk to a factory rep. Ask...

The next time you talk to a factory rep. Ask about this. I can tell you for a fact that The Winnebago did this.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-25-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,562
Posted By ga traveler
Of all the stupid ideas motorhome manufacturers...

Of all the stupid ideas motorhome manufacturers came up with, The dumbest was to route soapy water into the black tank to help keep the probes clean. The manuf. were paying dealers for probe testing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-23-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,404
Posted By ga traveler
If I remember correctly you place the wire over...

If I remember correctly you place the wire over the opening with the v shaped connector that is designed to grab and cut into the wire. Take a screwdriver and drive the wire into the opening. It has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-22-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,404
Posted By ga traveler
If these are the factory quick plug type...

If these are the factory quick plug type receptacles, You are correct, the wires are just forced between two sharp connectors.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-11-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,493
Posted By ga traveler
I have never worked on a camper that did not have...

I have never worked on a camper that did not have access to the TV. All manufacturers know that the TV will at some point have to be serviced. Are there wooden buttons on the face of the opening?...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-09-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,623
Posted By ga traveler
Just before I retired in 2009, Our dealership...

Just before I retired in 2009, Our dealership traded in a 1993 Allegro. It had been kept in a garage since new. The owner had been a traditional camper. (used it a few weeks a year) Anytime it was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-04-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By ga traveler
On my coach, I found the replacement in a RV...

On my coach, I found the replacement in a RV dealers catalog. For my neighbors coach, We found them at a truck stop. If you are near exit 201 in Jackson, Ga. (on 1-75) They are several truck stops...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2013, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By ga traveler
I kept looking until I found LED lights that were...

I kept looking until I found LED lights that were the same size as the old light. The LED light has mount holes but the lens do not pop off. As i said they are a sealed unit, which is great. Also by...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-02-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By ga traveler
If you can't find a replacement, I would go with...

If you can't find a replacement, I would go with LED marker lights. I changed all my lights out in 2007 and have never had a light out or any other problem since. Also having five bulbs in each light...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,065
Posted By ga traveler
I am no fan of the oil companies, so I try to get...

I am no fan of the oil companies, so I try to get the best mileage possible. I drive a 35 ft Pace Arrow with a Ford V10. On two trips out west, I got 8.33 in 2008 and 8.32 in 2009. This is keeping...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,447
Posted By ga traveler
We never dry camp, so I have not changed the...

We never dry camp, so I have not changed the inside lights to led's. I do think it is a great idea for dry campers. I did change all my running and taillights to led's. I used all hardwired lights...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-15-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,141
Posted By ga traveler
Two possible problems. First, the hot water...

Two possible problems. First, the hot water heater should have three valves. The center valve between the hot and cold lines should be closed. The hot and cold water line valves should be open....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By ga traveler
A word of advice from someone who has dealt with...

A word of advice from someone who has dealt with this as a service manager. a good fiberglass man can repair the cap and it will look good as new. A good car body man can repair the cap and it will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,306
Posted By ga traveler
Another reason to use Jasper. They hook up every...

Another reason to use Jasper. They hook up every engine and transmission and run them on a test stand. That is why some garages will only use Jasper.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,306
Posted By ga traveler
I have never dealt directly with AAmco. I can...

I have never dealt directly with AAmco. I can say, I have had many customers who were unhappy with them. at least 75% of them said stay away from AAmco.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-29-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,226
Posted By ga traveler
Even though your thermostat is set for 195...

Even though your thermostat is set for 195 degrees, that is the point it is fully open. Your motorhome will run at 200 plus. Mine runs at 210. You are right, that is hot water and must be mixed with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,769
Posted By ga traveler
I always replaced the struts on my motorhome,...

I always replaced the struts on my motorhome, However I did have some customers who were really broke or "frugal". I told them to move the bad struts to the doors they did not use. The doors that...
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