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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,683
Posted By bsimonds
Mine is mounted high on the firewall to the left...

Mine is mounted high on the firewall to the left of the steering column, almost to the left wall. By moving wire bundles and heater ducts around I can see it but not reach it from below. I removed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,363
Posted By bsimonds
A lot of your plumbing is in the basement and...

A lot of your plumbing is in the basement and only gets warmed when the MH heater is running and blowing air into the plumbing compartments. A space heater will only warm the interior. I wouldn't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,921
Posted By bsimonds
On mine, the under dash connector looks just like...

On mine, the under dash connector looks just like the one in the engine bay. It is high and on the left on the fire wall. By pushing wire bundles and heater ducts around I can see but not reach it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-28-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,055
Posted By bsimonds
When plugged in to shore power or when running...

When plugged in to shore power or when running the generator the charger (inverter/converter) should be supplying +12v and charging the house battery. When the vehicle engine is running the engine...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,285
Posted By bsimonds
Like I said on the other forum, we are really...

Like I said on the other forum, we are really pleased with ours. That looks like a good price if everything is in good shape.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-16-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,139
Posted By bsimonds
When the MH is going to be stored for more than a...

When the MH is going to be stored for more than a few days, I dump the air and extend the jacks to keep the load off the tires and make a shorter step getting in and out.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,709
Posted By bsimonds
Is the GVWR the only difference between the MHs...

Is the GVWR the only difference between the MHs being considered? Same engine, same transmission, same floorplan?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,609
Posted By bsimonds
I had the same experience at McClain's in...

I had the same experience at McClain's in Rockwall.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-24-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,528
Posted By bsimonds
Power the AC while diving.

Power the AC while diving.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-05-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By bsimonds
No problems. We are very pleased with the coach. ...

No problems. We are very pleased with the coach. I'm having fun catching up on all the wear and tear issues that previous owners got behind on.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-04-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,037
Posted By bsimonds
I haven't paid that much attention to what the...

I haven't paid that much attention to what the thermostat says; I just bump it up or down until I'm comfortable. Two suggestions: turn one of the ceiling vents to blow toward the thermostat and/or...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,743
Posted By bsimonds
Time to get out the multimeter and start tracing....

Time to get out the multimeter and start tracing. Without shore power plugged in and without motor running what is the voltage on each battery? Assuming chassis battery will be around 12v (you said...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-08-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,310
Posted By bsimonds
Probably even more amps than that when you...

Probably even more amps than that when you consider that the inverter is not 100% efficient.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-01-2011, 02:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,493
Posted By bsimonds
The HWH leveling system manual for my coach ('99...

The HWH leveling system manual for my coach ('99 UF) says, "Place the transmission in the recommended position for parking and set the parking brake. Turn the coach engine off. Turn the ignition...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 42,388
Posted By bsimonds
On mine, I have to push in on the door while...

On mine, I have to push in on the door while pulling out on the handle. There is a click as the door unlatches and then opens.
Don't know why, but what ever works.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-26-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,458
Posted By bsimonds
As diligent as Winnebago was at documenting...

As diligent as Winnebago was at documenting everything else, I can't believe that on the 12VDC fuse box they took the attitude, "When something stops working start pulling fuses until you find the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-25-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,458
Posted By bsimonds
I have the same problem, about 20 fuses and no...

I have the same problem, about 20 fuses and no legend to tell me which fuse serves which circuit. Did the U F come with a fuse location diagram that a previous owner lost?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-30-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By bsimonds
I found it! The six pin round diagnostic...

I found it! The six pin round diagnostic connector is way to the left of the steering column and very high under the panel behind a bunch of wires and heater vent hoses. It is mounted to a fixed...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-30-2010, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By bsimonds
I haven't had a chance to look again. I've got...

I haven't had a chance to look again. I've got to back it out of my storage building so that I can move the slide out so that I can move the driver's seat back all the way so that I can get under...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-25-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By bsimonds
I know what I'm looking for; I found one in the...

I know what I'm looking for; I found one in the engine compartment fitting the description. I just haven't found one under the instrument panel yet.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-24-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By bsimonds
Thanks for the replies. If it is there on the...

Thanks for the replies. If it is there on the '99 Adventurer on a Freightliner, it's surely there on my Freedom. I'll just dig deeper.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-24-2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,113
Posted By bsimonds
VMSpc on '99 ultimate Freedom

I would like to use VMSpc on my 1999 Ultimate Freedom. Before I spend any more time standing on my head under the instrument panel, can anyone verify that there really is a diagnostic connector...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,989
Posted By bsimonds
Wrong. The 50 amp breaker at the receptacle will...

Wrong. The 50 amp breaker at the receptacle will trip at 50 amp preventing any further damage or fire in the shorted 30 amp cord.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By bsimonds
Mystery solved! In looking through the manuals...

Mystery solved! In looking through the manuals that came with the MH it appears that at one time there was a Datron folding dish on the roof. The mystery coax from the rear TV compartment that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By bsimonds
There is a King Dome dish on the roof and the...

There is a King Dome dish on the roof and the coax from the dish to the controller and from the controller to the receiver are accounted for all in the front overhead.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By bsimonds
Ultimate Freedom mystery coax

I'm trying to straighten out the wiring mess made by previous owners and convert to flat screen TVs front and rear. I've identified the original coaxs that run from the selector switch up front back...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-13-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,325
Posted By bsimonds
Is this a problem only on rear radiator with...

Is this a problem only on rear radiator with engine mounted fan or does it also exist on the side mounted radiator installations?
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