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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,009
Posted By royinflorida
Once burnt

After my Norwood caught fire in the Seattle area and a 25000.00 insurance claim I had a Samsung installed to replace it. Best move I've made. Kept my original 2000 msw inverter and 3 12volt house...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-02-2017, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,596
Posted By royinflorida
check valve

Don't know if this applies but on my Itasca the problem was the check valve, it had been installed backwards and had gone unnoticed for years. I always hooked up to flush and never really checked to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-25-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By royinflorida
Yes, It was only a fraction wider then the...

Yes, It was only a fraction wider then the slideout Now it is 1 inch wider on both ends.

Roy
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By royinflorida
Horizon leak

I had the same issue even though I have the 40KD floor plan. Nothing worked until I had the slide topper replaced and realized the original was too short and the original was not the one called for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,091
Posted By royinflorida
Motor fail

I had this problem as well. The motor failed and Dometic was of no help. Sliding the awning off is a problem but can be done with some additional ladders and help. Never did find a replacement...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-28-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,920
Posted By royinflorida
Energy usage on 50 amp hookup

Has anyone found a way to display energy usage when connected to a 50 amp hookup?

The energy mgmt system displays usage when on the generator or when on a 30 amp hookup but not when connected to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-13-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,063
Posted By royinflorida
I had to replace this valve a while back. Is is...

I had to replace this valve a while back. Is is a royal pain to get to.
Like you I decided to just cap the drain line and get to it later. Is is just like a drain for the grey water tank but the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,865
Posted By royinflorida
Had a similar situation in sticks & Bricks house....

Had a similar situation in sticks & Bricks house. Turn out only fix was replacing the GFCI recpt.

Roy
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-07-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By royinflorida
Door Awning Motor

I was quoted over $200.00 for a motor. I took out the old one and had it rebuilt for 35.00

Not many shops will do this but if you make nice they can and will.

Roy
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-30-2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,837
Posted By royinflorida
Skip423 Thanks for the advice. My pump...

Skip423

Thanks for the advice. My pump works just fine, now in it's third year.
I was told that the issue you describe was from having too much fluid in the transmission. The van doesn't have a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-29-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,837
Posted By royinflorida
Replacing RG59 cables

Any words of wisdom before I attempt to run new cables for the batwing antenna. Also need new cables for Sat. dish "Wineguard Traveler"

I have checked the cables with a dedicated tester and found...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,961
Posted By royinflorida
Pounding rattle stopped.

For me the problem turned out to be the fender for the front wheel. Since they are glued on the glue had come loose and the fender rattled against the metal frame it had been glued to. Drove me...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,466
Posted By royinflorida
This may be obvious, but are you aware that the...

This may be obvious, but are you aware that the top step will pivot up to allow easy access?.

I just had service done on mine and found that the mechanic did not know this and worked completely...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,299
Posted By royinflorida
Glue doesn't work

I tried spray on headliner adhesive with no success. The ceiling is thin luan plywood with several inches of styrofoam above that. I used a trim nailer with 1/1-4 inch brads and shot them in at an...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,824
Posted By royinflorida
Thumping Fenders

I found the front fender around the wheel on driver's side had come unglued. Ws are famous for this. It has now happened to both sides. Try pulling on the wheel well at several points, especially...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,299
Posted By royinflorida
Ceiling work around

I had the same problem. Bought plastic molding components from Lowes in various designs and put them up on the ceiling with a trim nailer. By combining different corners and long strips I was able...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-27-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,779
Posted By royinflorida
Hi, I gave up trying to glue this material and...

Hi,
I gave up trying to glue this material and Winnebago gave me a price of around 8,000.00 to replace it.

I ended up using wooden and plastic moldings to make large geometric patterns on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,699
Posted By royinflorida
In my case the problem is the slide topper is too...

In my case the problem is the slide topper is too short. It does not extend hardly past the end of the slide and the water runs back under it. Also, the awning seam where the metal cover is attached...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,954
Posted By royinflorida
A way to test the connections is to use a regular...

A way to test the connections is to use a regular automotive type jumper cable to connect the large terminals on bith sides of the contactor. If that makes the voltage on both sides the same then the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-11-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,445
Posted By royinflorida
Check Valve Location

In my coach it was located in the wall of the bathroom that the door is on. About 3 feet up and just beyond the door frame (latch side).
Seems the thing was installed at the factory backwards and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,748
Posted By royinflorida
I had the same problem with my Horizon. The...

I had the same problem with my Horizon. The contacts on the door were the problem and a fingernail emery board solved it. Seems like leaving the door open under the awning still allows rain to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-28-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By royinflorida
Phelpo, Actually I went 1 better and...

Phelpo,

Actually I went 1 better and replaced it with an LED model from Samsung that slipped right in between the metal frame and the wodden trim. Just some foam cut to hold it in place. Now I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-20-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By royinflorida
Thanks to SVTotem for the pictures. It took a...

Thanks to SVTotem for the pictures. It took a hammer to persuade the button, but it opened. Since we seldom used it it had become corroded. I feel stupid that I could'nt remember which way the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-15-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By royinflorida
still locked

Well, I tried both suggestions. The knob will push in slightly or pull out slightly but no joy.

I can fell and see a rod that moves near the bottom of the door but I cannot see or feel the latch...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,692
Posted By royinflorida
bedroom tv access stuck

I have a silly problem. I can't swing the TV out in the bedroom of my Horizon 40 KD

It is located over the washer/dryer and I can't budge the latch. Anyone encountered this? Suggestions. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,501
Posted By royinflorida
Look into the Trik-L-Charger Easy to...

Look into the Trik-L-Charger

Easy to install and cost under $50.00

Mentioned many times on this site.

Roy
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,288
Posted By royinflorida
Vectra MPG

We get 7-1/2 while towing on out 2005 horizon. Virtually the same coach.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,964
Posted By royinflorida
Oven replacement

We had Lazy Days do this for us last year. They removed the oven unit and installed a new stovetop and 2 additional drawers. Total cost at that time was $750.00.

We do any baking in the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-01-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,918
Posted By royinflorida
As I understand it Winnebago did not begin...

As I understand it Winnebago did not begin installing Trik-l-start until 2006.

Most likely the relay that isolates the chasis battery from the house battery is dead. Teh older cheaper ones are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,629
Posted By royinflorida
Having been involved with the A/C business for...

Having been involved with the A/C business for years, I can tell you that it is against the law for any unlicensed person to buy or sell R-12 in the US. Even if you can find someone to sell to you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,960
Posted By royinflorida
Use of Glue in Manufacturing ...Just Wondering

Just wondering how other brands do it!
I have had problems with 2 Winnebago coaches where the glue that hold on critical parts has failed. On my Chieftain a headlight fell off. On my Horizon the...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-18-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
GNR
Views: 1,785
Posted By royinflorida
We're here. Section C50 row 14 Also our...

We're here. Section C50 row 14

Also our first time.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-22-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,635
Posted By royinflorida
Glue problem

I just had this problem with my Horizon DP. I got stainless bolts that are normally used for hurricane shutters on a Florida home. They have a large flat head so you don't need a washer. 4 of them...
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