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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-17-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By inspectorudy
The inductive pickup on my '05 Adventurer is just...

The inductive pickup on my '05 Adventurer is just behind the auto transfer switch and can be viewed by pulling out the bottom drawer to the left of the makeup desk in the bedroom. Once the drawer is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By inspectorudy
I don't know how popular the basement A/Cs are...

I don't know how popular the basement A/Cs are but I am not a big fan. I find the vibration and noise a little too much to ignore at night when trying to sleep. I prefer roof top with ducting. I am...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-09-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,130
Posted By inspectorudy
It won't do you any good to reach Powerline or...

It won't do you any good to reach Powerline or Intellitech or what ever their name is. They will not give ANY tech support for their products and refer you to an over priced jerk named Victor who...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2010, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,441
Posted By inspectorudy
Mudpuppy,. I did the same thing once to use my...

Mudpuppy,. I did the same thing once to use my old RV from a three wire dryer circuit. I was very careful to place a brightly colored placard in the main box as well as in the outlet box explaining...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-06-2010, 01:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,441
Posted By inspectorudy
There have been many foolish people who have...

There have been many foolish people who have tricked out 230v three wire systems to get a single 120v outlet. It is a bad idea because most of these circuits were double ganged 30amp breakers. If you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,441
Posted By inspectorudy
I know some of you have an issue with RV.net but...

I know some of you have an issue with RV.net but they have a three page item about this issue. It was very interesting to read and see the different views on the 240v/50a RV set up. The funny thing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
Posted By inspectorudy
I believe by using the #2 A/C breaker to disable...

I believe by using the #2 A/C breaker to disable the #2 compressor I did something to my 12 volt board on the gen control board. I would not recommend that method to anyone unless it can be approved...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,188
Posted By inspectorudy
I did the same thing you did and ordered the...

I did the same thing you did and ordered the wrong cap. They sent the new one to me in two days for free. They have a site on their web page that shows each cap with a micrometer that fits the outer...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-24-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,188
Posted By inspectorudy
I just did my fluid and on my Adventurer I have...

I just did my fluid and on my Adventurer I have the same set up. They are seperate but will fill from one cap if you fill until the wall between them is over come. I used a Motive power bleeder which...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,392
Posted By inspectorudy
I have an '05 Adventurer and my large slide is...

I have an '05 Adventurer and my large slide is hesitant sometimes to move out. Never have a problem with the "In" movement. I have the long screw type of actuater and I assume it is electric only. Is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,292
Posted By inspectorudy
Actually reading the logo might mean that it is...

Actually reading the logo might mean that it is some sort of gas saver device that he installed. It could be a timing retard system or computer program that sets the computer to an economy mode. Most...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-21-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,435
Posted By inspectorudy
Thanks for the good inputs. I can't understand...

Thanks for the good inputs. I can't understand any company that would think you would ever return to their site after treatment like that.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-20-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,435
Posted By inspectorudy
Lookers beware

I don't want to knock our site's sponsor but I went to the site that comes up occasionally on the right side of the screen called "Five mechanics on duty to help you now". I clicked on it to see what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-16-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,903
Posted By inspectorudy
Switchology is something to be in awe of. The...

Switchology is something to be in awe of. The people who lable the switches are a different breed from the users of the world. When I first began my flying career with the airlines I became aware of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2010, 03:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,967
Posted By inspectorudy
I would venture that the oven is the most...

I would venture that the oven is the most expensive item on an RV when divided by hours of use! The cook top would be next. The new induction cook top units produce no heat and are so easy to clean...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-08-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
Posted By inspectorudy
It comes on comcast as a regular show but only...

It comes on comcast as a regular show but only about once a week.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-08-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
Posted By inspectorudy
Winnebago Factory movie

I watched a great one hour movie last night on the show titled "Fantasic Factories" about the Winne factory. It follows a new Vectra from frame to roll out and is really interesting to see how all of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-03-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By inspectorudy
I have been trying to find my A/C fresh air...

I have been trying to find my A/C fresh air intake in the front compartment and cannot find it. I found the big engine air intake but no luck on the other. I have an '05 Adventurer with the 8.1 in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-01-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,137
Posted By inspectorudy
I found that the "Wand" that attaches to a garden...

I found that the "Wand" that attaches to a garden hose to be very good at getting those reluctant pieces of poop to move along. It seems that occasionally some waste takes to the high ground and semi...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-24-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,636
Posted By inspectorudy
ichn, I tried that and it didn't work for me. It...

ichn, I tried that and it didn't work for me. It looked like something had dried on the windows and left residue in small circles that was almost bonded to the glass. Glass polish did the trick but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-23-2010, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By inspectorudy
I can tell that you guys must have wives that...

I can tell that you guys must have wives that know a lot about amps but my wife needs the hair dryer and the Hollywood lights when she gets out of the shower. We had the situation where we would not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-23-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By inspectorudy
Thank you all for the info but I still wonder if...

Thank you all for the info but I still wonder if there would be any advantage to having the ability to run just one compressor. I understand the amp limiter now but if I wanted to not lose any other...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By inspectorudy
I did that but was not aware that it would limit...

I did that but was not aware that it would limit the amps. I'll give it a try next time.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By inspectorudy
basement A/C question

I was in Fl. recently and wanted to run only one of the compressors in the basement but found that I was unable to control just one unit. Have any of you ever tried to put a switch so that you could...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-21-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,335
Posted By inspectorudy
I have had good luck with all types of tires and...

I have had good luck with all types of tires and I think most people over think them. They are not like a metal than can exceed it's limits of stretch or strain. They can certainly be damaged but not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-18-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,636
Posted By inspectorudy
Spots on windows

I tried to find my old post on how to remove spot stains from the glass windows but could not locate it. I did want to pass on how I got my spots off however. I tried everything that was suggested by...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-18-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By inspectorudy
Thanks iceman, I didn't have a set of gages only...

Thanks iceman, I didn't have a set of gages only the pressure one that comes with a new bottle of freon. It was taken at idle and indicated above the green band (Good) and in the advisory band...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By inspectorudy
I indeed had to use the "Max" position for the...

I indeed had to use the "Max" position for the whole trip. It helped some but I turned down the fan speed to medium only once and that occured during a rain storm and the outside temp dropped to 70...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,461
Posted By inspectorudy
A/C only cools while moving

Just got back from a 600 mile round trip and the dash A/C only cools while moving. It starts to get warmer at red lights or while not moving. The electric fans seem to be running fine and the freon...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-14-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,558
Posted By inspectorudy
I have looked at several DMH before I bought my...

I have looked at several DMH before I bought my '05 Adventurer. People are always saying that a diesel will last 200,000 miles and I don't doubt it, but nothing else on the MH will last that long. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,544
Posted By inspectorudy
I'm with you on the vac trick. I just changed my...

I'm with you on the vac trick. I just changed my oil and don't want to wait for a year to install the new valve.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-05-2010, 12:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,232
Posted By inspectorudy
Can anyone tell me how I can see the pictures...

Can anyone tell me how I can see the pictures above? I can see all the other posts and pictures but on this I get only little x's.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,544
Posted By inspectorudy
Thanks guys. I ordered one today for $21. Now I...

Thanks guys. I ordered one today for $21. Now I will just have to wait until next oil change to put it in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2010, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,544
Posted By inspectorudy
I checked their link and it looks like what I...

I checked their link and it looks like what I need. Thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,544
Posted By inspectorudy
Oil Change

I changed my oil today on my '05 Winne Adventurer and I ran into some problems that be of interest to some of you who have the dame MH. First, the HWH leveler brace runs from side to side just below...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,931
Posted By inspectorudy
The couple that I purchased my '05 Adventurer...

The couple that I purchased my '05 Adventurer from used a big diamond shaped red warning tag on a key that will fit the ignition but will not turn it to warn of the antenna being up. I still have to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-15-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,613
Posted By inspectorudy
Any of you who are thinking about getting AGM or...

Any of you who are thinking about getting AGM or Gel batteries should have your charging voltage checked before yuo install them. Both of these batteries are designed to be charged at a reduced rate...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-15-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By inspectorudy
I think the part you who put the covers on...

I think the part you who put the covers on without the bungee are missing is that it is the same exact process. If you put the top of the cover over the top of the wheel you have done it all. The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-13-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,613
Posted By inspectorudy
I bought six through my golf cart guy for my GEM...

I bought six through my golf cart guy for my GEM car. He is an electrical whiz kid who grew up with g carts and batteries. He has some interesting stories to tell about the different companies and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-11-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By inspectorudy
Your Hubby sounds like we have the same knees and...

Your Hubby sounds like we have the same knees and back! Picture the cover lying on a table with the cover side facing out towards you. You see the two grommets on the back side of the the cover. Pull...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-09-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Posted By inspectorudy
After reading all the helpful comments I can see...

After reading all the helpful comments I can see why I didn't remember what I did 6 years ago! Thanks one and all.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-09-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Posted By inspectorudy
Black tank water

It's been over 6 years since I have owned an RV and I don't remember how much water to put into the black tank prior to use. It is still empty from winterizing and I'm about ready to hit the road...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-05-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By inspectorudy
Wheel cover trick

I just bought some new wheel covers, sun blockers, and found an easier way to install them than the instructions that came with them. The company instructions suggest that the supplied bungee, with a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By inspectorudy
Thanks to you all.

Thanks to you all.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By inspectorudy
Oil change for the w22 8.1

I would like to switch to synthetic any experience out there?
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-29-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,375
Posted By inspectorudy
There is a good article on this forum where the...

There is a good article on this forum where the guy put a flat screen on the outside of the old TV surround molding but did not interfere with the two side doors. It looks real clean and if you use a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-28-2010, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,513
Posted By inspectorudy
Has anyone got an explanation as to why a company...

Has anyone got an explanation as to why a company would do something like this? I had a gen on a boat once that was so far under the aft deck that it was impossible to service. I installed a couple...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-26-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,513
Posted By inspectorudy
I agree about the Onan warranty but the gen still...

I agree about the Onan warranty but the gen still had to be installed. How about if the green cover is removed is there cleraence to slide it out? Obviously they didn't weld the brackets in with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 21,513
Posted By inspectorudy
Whats holding the "L" shaped brackets up? It...

Whats holding the "L" shaped brackets up? It would appear that you put a jack under the gen to remove the load on the brackets and then remove the bolts that hold the brackets up.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-25-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,544
Posted By inspectorudy
I had to replace one of my Michliens and the...

I had to replace one of my Michliens and the replacement Michlien was $335 plus balancing, installation and tire disposal came to $404. I would have gotten a better deal on all six tires if I had...
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