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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,768
Posted By POPPASMURF
You know, after having retired from 30 years of...

You know, after having retired from 30 years of commercial and residential HVAC- I for one would consider roof air a real retrograde decision. I do admit the MH manufacturer's & their suppliers...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-20-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,499
Posted By POPPASMURF
Dicor being self levelling is not recommended on...

Dicor being self levelling is not recommended on vertical seams, it will try to flow. I have found 3M 5200 is one time high end caulk, good on flat and vertical. It is polyurethane based, so it can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By POPPASMURF
Thanks to Azpete I was able to inform the local...

Thanks to Azpete I was able to inform the local Winnebago dealer the part no. for the magnetic sensor. It came in the other day so yesterday was devoted to replacing the old one. Finally got the old...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By POPPASMURF
Thanks to Azpete, I was able to tell my local...

Thanks to Azpete, I was able to tell my local Winnebago dealer the part number for the sensor. It came in yesterday-so today I spent the day under the MH trying to do the exchange. Finally got the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By POPPASMURF
It does look like my springs on this jack are not...

It does look like my springs on this jack are not doing the job. The coils are withdrawn tight but the jack is still slightly extended. I was thinking of a way to make them more effective-drilling...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By POPPASMURF
Well I made sure all jacks were landed in the...

Well I made sure all jacks were landed in the home position, then cleaned the top of the suspect jack to disconnect the jack sensor, as per HWH manual, to determine if the red light went out at...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-08-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,168
Posted By POPPASMURF
I have a 1998 Luxor that I just had both...

I have a 1998 Luxor that I just had both windshields replaced. I was expecting the worst, but actually there was only a little surface rust. I have a question, was there not a government mandated...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,589
Posted By POPPASMURF
HWH Again

Just did a 500 mile trip & had trouble with HWH dash light & alarm for "Jacks Extended". I have the automatic computerized leveling system with air dump. I checked all the jacks and RR appeared...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-02-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,103
Posted By POPPASMURF
The Trojan battery site is very good with the...

The Trojan battery site is very good with the information they have available. Another nice thing is they have a complete listing of all their batteries. In my case I had room for 3 batteries-either...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-20-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,484
Posted By POPPASMURF
I think you'll find they are not a standard...

I think you'll find they are not a standard residential fridge. They are designed and assembled to do the job. They will not have copper refrigerant lines hanging in air-but all strapped down for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-17-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,484
Posted By POPPASMURF
To the wunder kindt who think the answer to...

To the wunder kindt who think the answer to Norcold or RV refrigerators is to install a residential unit. I would advise him to inform the manufacturer of that residential unit to find out what they...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,168
Posted By POPPASMURF
I think there are parts of these posts that are a...

I think there are parts of these posts that are a real service to MH and Winnie owners. To put your head in the sand isn't one of them. We need each other to deal with repairs, a lot of us are handy...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-02-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,299
Posted By POPPASMURF
One of the best adhesives has got to be closed...

One of the best adhesives has got to be closed cell spray foam. It will fill in any indentations and it sticks too everything & everything sticks to it. It took a month to get the stuff off my hands...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-01-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,154
Posted By POPPASMURF
Just did the new tire saga with new Michelin 22.5...

Just did the new tire saga with new Michelin 22.5 on our motorhome. Went with Dynabeads and certainly am not sorry. Very smooth. A concern here in the great white north is the salt laying on the road...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,358
Posted By POPPASMURF
You can purchase CO tanks-they are small like...

You can purchase CO tanks-they are small like those used for propane hand torches. You then use a propane hand torch valve on them to open/close near detector to test sensor.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-03-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,534
Posted By POPPASMURF
Our Canadian tire prices are legal thievery. I...

Our Canadian tire prices are legal thievery. I went with XZE under protest-there were no other brands around in my size. Local GY dealer wouldn't put G670 on-he would only order the XZE. I put the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-01-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By POPPASMURF
Yes, I guess a bit of info would have helped me...

Yes, I guess a bit of info would have helped me get help. It is an Atwood GCH10A-3E. Which deciphered means it is a 10 gal, propane/electric/electronic ignition & with engine heat x. Yeh like I said...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-30-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By POPPASMURF
Yes, I know the parts should be available, but...

Yes, I know the parts should be available, but they are not. No one seems to be able to find a tank with a heat exchanger, there is only a couple of new old stock new units (with heat x). Being as...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-28-2011, 10:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,061
Posted By POPPASMURF
Question Water heater is toast

I tried our 98 Luxor out a couple of weeks ago and had problem running water heater on propane-wouldn't light. I polished the flame sensor but no help. Thought I would look into it today today. Did...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-13-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,199
Posted By POPPASMURF
All this is nicely answered on the Trojan Battery...

All this is nicely answered on the Trojan Battery site. As I remember you do not add the amp/hours for 6 volt batteries in series, but you do with 12 volt batteries in parallel. That is why I went...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-04-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,142
Posted By POPPASMURF
The double panes are not just for R value. In the...

The double panes are not just for R value. In the colder climates the double glazing helps to keep frost and ice off those side window where there is not usually any defrost. Duddly Do Good the cop,...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-04-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,214
Posted By POPPASMURF
There are other options. Most from the marine...

There are other options. Most from the marine industry. Many times they have to make a refrigerator out of odd locations in the sail boats. The owners will insulate a box and then buy an accessory...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,108
Posted By POPPASMURF
I just had to get the foggy window on drivers...

I just had to get the foggy window on drivers side of our 98 Luxor done. Went to Speedy Autp Glass-they measured the glass size and ordered a custom fit sealed window unit. 2 weeks later it was in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,519
Posted By POPPASMURF
Having just retired from the A/C & heating...

Having just retired from the A/C & heating business, I can tell you there are good alternatives that will eventually find their way into RV's. For instance the Mitsubishi ductless splits. They are so...
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