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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-20-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks for Info

My gauges on the UA 40J don't have any numbers all I get is low normal and high or cool normal and hot it would be nice to see the real pressure and temp don't know why Winnebago installed these type...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By tbethurum
ScanGauge

Has anyone used the ScanGauge on a Cat 3126B and does it caused any problems with the Cat any info would be good,

Thanks Tom
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-17-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By tbethurum
Another UA40J Question

The temp gauge has cool normal and hot also the oil gauge has low normal and high and I intend to change them out with some new ones with actual numbers on them. I contacted Freightliner and they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By tbethurum
Headlight

Thanks your good, looks like the Mercury you must of owned a UA or Freedom before.

Tom
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,573
Posted By tbethurum
1999 Ultimate Advantage 40J

Does anyone know the year and model of the headlights on the 40J trying to replace lenses and it's ford maybe a Crown Victoria but all the parts web sights can't identify.

Tom
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,880
Posted By tbethurum
Furance

On our 2000 UA 40J the front furnace stopped working pulled the unit replaced the motor and now works great, easy to pull and work on I was going to purchase a new heater but decided to save 500 on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-02-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,688
Posted By tbethurum
UA 40J

We purchased a 1999 40J 6 years ago, it's on the freightliner with 300hp Cat 3126B. I now have 110,000 miles on it we put 50,000 over the last 6 years. Not to many problems with it so far new water...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,106
Posted By tbethurum
AC

Had problems with burnt wires on our Winnebago 2000 UA40J had the AC pulled found about 20 pounds of dirt had the wires replaced and AC cleaned runs perfect now, as to temp yours is running fine...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-04-2015, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,292
Posted By tbethurum
UA 40J

Our 40J is a 99 with the freightliner chassis 106,000 miles we purchased 6 years ago out of Texas had 60,000 on it then, we had a few problems little things except we did have the water pump on the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-14-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,412
Posted By tbethurum
UA 40J

Never had your problem but did change both solenoids up front and when I starting I allow all warning light to come up on the dash before starting the engine have 110,000 miles running the 300 Cat....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-04-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,846
Posted By tbethurum
2000 Winn UA 40J

Our UA 40J is on a Freightliner and has the pass through and 4 more compartments that have loads of storage space it's all about the Chassis as we don't have a frame rail to deal with.

Tom &...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-14-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,969
Posted By tbethurum
2000 ua 40j

If you look up PPL Motorhomes out of Texas as I noticed several units for sale a couple of months ago, we purchased our 40J 5 years ago off ebay paid 50100 it had 68,000 on it we are over 100,000 now...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,515
Posted By tbethurum
KIX

How did you get the Trojan 105 into your compartment what about the height as I don't see how you can that is going to work or maybe my compartment is lower in a 2000 UA40J.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,515
Posted By tbethurum
House batteries

On my 2000 UA 40J I would like to change over to the 4 Trojans and yes I would need to add width to the tray but what about the height as I measured and I don't see how I will install as 6 Volts are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-23-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,387
Posted By tbethurum
3-12 Volt

Have 3-12 Volt Trojans just waiting to go to 4 -6 volt will almost triple my amp hrs. will need to alter my battery tray and yes the height is an issue, the 4-6 volt are cheaper than the 3-12 volts.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-23-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,344
Posted By tbethurum
Panels

Started with a Sun Setter 30 controller from Blue Sky, 100 watt panel from AM Solar ran #8 Wire just added another panel 11.4 amps at Noon the other day will add another panel this winter works for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By tbethurum
Batteries

Thanks for the pictures and info yes it does look like I will be able to remove the tray and cut it in half and will probably gain 3/4 to 1 inch width but my real problem is the height and I didn't...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-02-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,661
Posted By tbethurum
2000 Winn UA 40J Question

Has anyone been able to install 4-6 volt batteries in the house batter slide and replace the 3-12 volts batteries it seems that the compartment is not tall enough and the tray just not quite wide...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-22-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,046
Posted By tbethurum
MCD

We replaced the old day night blinds with MCD one window at a time over the past year makes our 2000 Winn 40J looks newer than it is, also I'm able to look out to the right during the day while...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-02-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks for the diagrams as I drink some coffee...

Thanks for the diagrams as I drink some coffee maybe now I can find my problem, as for the UA 2000 40J we purchased the coach 5 years ago love it did wish we had the second slide but we may upgrade...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-01-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By tbethurum
SS

I checked all my old wires to the old TV and all that was hooked up was the cable from my control panel, also I hooked up that old cable to my new Sansung and got picture and sound but no SS so I'm...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-30-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By tbethurum
SS

Thanks for the info as I purchased a Sansung smart TV with internet it does have a yellow and white connection but is out instead of in also I don't remember the old TV having a audio wire out only...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-29-2014, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,598
Posted By tbethurum
2000 UA 40J Surround Sound

We took out the old TV and now have a flat screen sitting behind passenger seat, drilled hole in floor to access cable hook up but I lost the surround sound does anyone know on how to hook up the SS...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-24-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,671
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks

Thanks for all the replies I will do some looking but it looks like it will be behind the rear TV seems like an unlikely place maybe I will do the WLAN TV as my front TV is one of the new Smart One...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-23-2013, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,671
Posted By tbethurum
Cable Splitter

We have a 2000 Winnebago UA 40J we took out the front TV and replaced it with a flat screen that sits in a cabinet behind the passenger seat I ran a cable up from the floor from the outside TV cable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks

Thanks for the diagram, ours is the same as your diagram and after looking I discovered that on the battery disconnect switch the 5 amp fuse is missing on the drivers side I never realized that our...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By tbethurum
Checking

I checked at the battery going up front to do some checking.
Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By tbethurum
Battery Charging Question

On our 2000 Ultimate Advantage MH I noticed that while driving my house batteries aren't be charged I checked them with a volt meter with engine turned off and while running and they are not being...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,456
Posted By tbethurum
My two Cents

I only have a certified Cat dealer make any repairs to our 2000 winn UA 40J, I use Quinn Cat in Selma CA, Oil, Filter, Both Fuel filters lube all fittings and a general inspection for $240.00 out the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By tbethurum
Hope this helps

Contact HWH on the slide you may have a bad solenoid you can turn the knob on the top of the solenoid and your slide will retract but call HWN first.

Your dish may be able to get both dish or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By tbethurum
Trip

Have a nice trip I will look under my dash to see the CB hook up hope you enjoy the UF as we enjoy our UA 40J we purchased it three years ago very few problems purchased on ebay on a no reserve...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,112
Posted By tbethurum
Ice Maker

I think will will find that it's the ice maker drain as our 2000 UA 40J drips from this tube, it's next to the battery compartment and why it's in this location who knows.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-12-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks

Looks like I will install a 140 first and a Blue Sky Controller, now to pay income tax in April.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-09-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By tbethurum
#4 Wine

Why the large size I would think 10 would be enough to carry the amps.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-08-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,877
Posted By tbethurum
Solar Panels

I would like to add a larger solar panel to our 2000 Winn Ultimate Advantage 40J as we only have the small one that doesn't work, all I want is to power is tv etc. not the refer we have a 1500 watt...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-25-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,798
Posted By tbethurum
2000 ua 40j

My vales are starting to pull hard on our 2000 UA 40J should I go ahead and change or just wait
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,515
Posted By tbethurum
Cat 3126B Belts

Next oil change I plan to have the two belts changed on our 2000 Ultimate Advantage 40J as we purchased it three years ago it has the 300hp 3126B Cat. When we purchased it I inspected the belts and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,953
Posted By tbethurum
3126B Cat 300 hp

Were running the 300 Cat hp in our 2000 Winn 40J UA pulling a Dodge Dakota 4 door pick up, on grades I run 2000 to 2200 on the rpm never higher I do run the rpm down to 1800 or 1700 if it's cool...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-11-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,292
Posted By tbethurum
Motoraid heat

Can I add this system on a 2000 40J UA
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,284
Posted By tbethurum
2000 40j

We picked up our 40J two years ago on Ebay it runs the 300 cat could use 30 more hp but OK we are not in a rush on hills pulls the grapevine in CA at 30 while pulling a Dodge Dakota 4-door 4WD. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,302
Posted By tbethurum
40J

Been driving the 40J UA for two years with the Freihtliner never any real problems with the wind but use two hands on the wheel over the grape vine a couple of weeks ago blowing around 40 mph.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-20-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,904
Posted By tbethurum
I just had my 2000 40J UA 300 HP cat, serviced at...

I just had my 2000 40J UA 300 HP cat, serviced at Quinn Cat near Fresno CA, my antifreeze is the ELC they checked it still good to minus 41. Quinn said never fill with water use Cat pre mixed ELC...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-20-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By tbethurum
Basement AC

Thanks for all the info, yes both mt compressors are running as my amps pull 18 to 24 on start up, tell me how do I find the rear cap. I'm still new at this as we only purchased this unit less tan...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-19-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By tbethurum
basement AC

Does basement AC keep your MH cool on a 100 degree day, as mine doesn't
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-19-2011, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By tbethurum
Thanks

It'a a UA rear radiator I never let the RPM go below 1500 on any grade, keep at 2000, had a side job pulling tanker over the Grapevine 80,000 all the time.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By tbethurum
Just Info

On some past posts I read about DP overheating on long grades, just a small note, I purchased a 2000 Winn 40J with the 300 hp cat, but the original owner had a larger oil pan installed to 30 quarts,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-29-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 90,602
Posted By tbethurum
1 year owner

Purchased a Winn 2000 40J UA off ebay one year ago great price 50,100 as is we have put 10,000 miles on it this year a few small problems but I repaied them myself, this unit was clean inside and out...
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