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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,307
Posted By Shadowcatche
This bring to mind a problem that one of the...

This bring to mind a problem that one of the aircraft manufacturers had many years ago when a plane we returned to have its wiring fixed. Every time the landing gear was lowered, all the toilets...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,975
Posted By Shadowcatche
One recourse is that some states include...

One recourse is that some states include motorhomes in their Lemon Laws, if they have to take it back they may take it a lot more seriously. I was talking to the owners of the company that makes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-02-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By Shadowcatche
The Ballast needs to be removed or bypassed,...

The Ballast needs to be removed or bypassed, since you have already done the smoke test, remove it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2014, 04:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,601
Posted By Shadowcatche
A VOM/Multimeter will tell you which set of...

A VOM/Multimeter will tell you which set of batteries are being charged by the engine alternator, or are not being charged. Simply check voltage at the battery(s) with the engine running and with it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-22-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,975
Posted By Shadowcatche
If it were me I would be working my way up the...

If it were me I would be working my way up the Winnebago food chain and pointedly asking Just How are You Going To Make This Right?
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-14-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,412
Posted By Shadowcatche
trackman We did a three thousand+ mile trip to...

trackman We did a three thousand+ mile trip to California and points west the year before last and even in the KOA's half the time there was not enough band with to get more than email and in some...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-12-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,412
Posted By Shadowcatche
trackman, you must camp places that have wifi and...

trackman, you must camp places that have wifi and wifi that actually works. 90% of the areas we camp do not. I have a Sirius receiver that I use with the home stereo and that receiver is in the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-12-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,750
Posted By Shadowcatche
Do your battery(s) a favor and buy a Progressive...

Do your battery(s) a favor and buy a Progressive Dynamics 4600 Series Upgrade or Replacement Power Converters from Progressive Dynamics...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,750
Posted By Shadowcatche
Here is the wiring drawing...

Here is the wiring drawing https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2012/12_wire_178756.pdf and here is where you find the parts Parts Catalog (https://catalog.winnebagoind.com/menu/Parts.htm) and if that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-04-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,750
Posted By Shadowcatche
There is only one way to know, OK two what is the...

There is only one way to know, OK two what is the make and model number of the converter it is part of the power center. If you are serious buy a battery monitor Trimetric or Victron
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-21-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,775
Posted By Shadowcatche
Do you have a positive indication, or negative, ...

Do you have a positive indication, or negative, that you have no power to the socket? Do you have access to the back of the housing? I would be going after the fault and if all else fails using a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,175
Posted By Shadowcatche
Anything that contains petroleum distillates will...

Anything that contains petroleum distillates will kill rubber. I used 303 on dry suit seals which are thin and they turned to mush. Silicone is safe as long as there is NO petroleum mixed in....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,965
Posted By Shadowcatche
TLI too little information What is your goal...

TLI too little information What is your goal with solar, to eliminate the use of a noisy generator, keep batteries toed off...? Mount them where the will be be shaded by AC or raised roof vents......
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By Shadowcatche
What is the voltage at the battery with no load,...

What is the voltage at the battery with no load, and charger off and is the charger actually working, switch charger on and read voltage?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-30-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,652
Posted By Shadowcatche
One easy way to tell exactly what the current...

One easy way to tell exactly what the current usage is to use a VOM/ammeter and if it is an appliance use a Kill A Watt. A rheostat is a variable resistor and the way it reduces voltage as waste...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-02-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By Shadowcatche
On Tear 1 I use SMD arrays double stick taped to...

On Tear 1 I use SMD arrays double stick taped to the fixture with an adapter for the socket. All of the light is downward. It worked very well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,761
Posted By Shadowcatche
Apart from needing insulation might be a question...

Apart from needing insulation might be a question of why you need it, is there enough air flow?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-02-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,623
Posted By Shadowcatche
I am relatively sure it is a pry it off as screws...

I am relatively sure it is a pry it off as screws are under the outer rim. I used a couple of them in the install of our AC.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-27-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,103
Posted By Shadowcatche
Optima does not make a true deep cycle battery. I...

Optima does not make a true deep cycle battery. I chose a Lifeline 150AH AGM. In part because they are robust and some off road is going to happen. The other factors are they are recombinant and do...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-17-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,303
Posted By Shadowcatche
Pipe trace, Heat tape (110) Pipe Trace Freeze...

Pipe trace, Heat tape (110) Pipe Trace Freeze Protection Heating Cable (https://www.heatersplus.com/pipes.html) and pipe insulation.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-02-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,092
Posted By Shadowcatche
Depending on your setup it could be as simple as...

Depending on your setup it could be as simple as a plugged screen in the hose. The suggestion of using a pressure gauge is a good one the Miljoco P2008U08HB Pressure Gauge, Water Test, 0 to 300 PSI...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By Shadowcatche
This has gone unanswered so I will take a crack....

This has gone unanswered so I will take a crack. You may need to buy or borrow a signal tracer Test-Um TG455 Tonax Coax Tone Generator, TG-455 Testum - at Test Equipment Depot...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-04-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,866
Posted By Shadowcatche
I do not have a clue and judging by how many have...

I do not have a clue and judging by how many have viewed but not commented no one else does either.
Therefore how about calling Norcold and or manufacturer and asking? And have you looked for a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-24-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,325
Posted By Shadowcatche
Good discussion. This has been a concern as I...

Good discussion. This has been a concern as I have been doing my best to make our teardrop as theft resistant as possible. Youtube is an education in how to break into and steal just about anything...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-24-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,399
Posted By Shadowcatche
One alternative at about 1/8th the cost is the...

One alternative at about 1/8th the cost is the Intermatic Panel Guard which is what protects our house. It is not smart but it kills the spikes and surges. one will be going into our Teardrop working...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-03-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,097
Posted By Shadowcatche
I adapted an amber array to my porch light (bug...

I adapted an amber array to my porch light (bug lightish) worked great.
ALL of the lights in our teardrop are LED most a standard G4.
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