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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-13-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,203
Posted By NeilV
One of the worst things you can use to wash your...

One of the worst things you can use to wash your RV is a pressure washer with the exception of using a Foam Canon to apply soapy foam at low pressure to the RV before you scrub it with a soft bristle...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-26-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,072
Posted By NeilV
Since its almost a 20 year old vehicle before...

Since its almost a 20 year old vehicle before adding any new suspension doodads that might obscure any issues with worn out or aged out suspension components or mask other issues with improper...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-12-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,431
Posted By NeilV
The converter chargers in the late 90's/early...

The converter chargers in the late 90's/early 2000's were notorious for over charging batteries and destroying them especially if you left them plugged in for extended periods of time in a warm...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-17-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By NeilV
Yes manual mode to re-level or you will have to...

Yes manual mode to re-level or you will have to retract since you can't be sure what gyrations the automated system will go through. Personally even with an automated system I manually level to get...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-17-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,162
Posted By NeilV
If your really concerned then get an moderately...

If your really concerned then get an moderately sized inverter to plug the refrigerator into while driving and run it on 120 volts AC. Note that unless your driving for days non-stop across country...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Posted By NeilV
The more common issues you might have with...

The more common issues you might have with extended periods having wheels off the ground are jack damage from excessive lateral forces and cab area front cap and glass damage depending on where the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-03-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By NeilV
Call or Email Winnebago and they will send or...

Call or Email Winnebago and they will send or give you a link to a digital measured drawing with the exact locations.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-02-2022, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,358
Posted By NeilV
Winnebago rates them based on the load the house...

Winnebago rates them based on the load the house of the coach already puts on the frame along with the grade of steel they used for the frame extensions and basement sub frames they mounted...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,002
Posted By NeilV
I installed mine about 10 years ago and it took...

I installed mine about 10 years ago and it took about 4 hours to do it. Most of the installation is done at the One Place Panel along with running a sensing wire to the the front of the coach to tie...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-21-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By NeilV
An EMS is nice but still leaves you open to...

An EMS is nice but still leaves you open to damage from marginal brown outs over the long term along with the resulting high cost equipment failure and when things get too far out of spec shuts you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,817
Posted By NeilV
I drain the fresh water/holding tanks and water...

I drain the fresh water/holding tanks and water heater and then blow out the system using a $10 air compressor adapter running the compressor at about 15 psi. Run a short rinse and spin cycle on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-11-2022, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,502
Posted By NeilV
It is just a flat table top with a simple wooden...

It is just a flat table top with a simple wooden frame with a foam board insulation sheet filling the center portion along with a few strategically placed wooden blocks for screwing the leg too which...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,308
Posted By NeilV
That is based on a "Last Mile" delivery van and...

That is based on a "Last Mile" delivery van and is a good first concept RV for local beach and park day trips and local camping. Where I live there are plenty of venues where that would be the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-20-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,970
Posted By NeilV
Be sure to check both ends of the shore power...

Be sure to check both ends of the shore power cord and that there is power coming out of the outlet in the power bay where you transfer the plug to manually switch from the generator to shore power....
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-20-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,163
Posted By NeilV
From the photo it appears yours just has a...

From the photo it appears yours just has a countertop microwave on a shelf insert and was not ordered with the optional range hood. In those you just use the ceiling vent overhead. You may want to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By NeilV
UpInSmoke - The unit I purchased a decade ago...

UpInSmoke - The unit I purchased a decade ago would be considered the 30 Amp Power Booster and how I hooked it up in the power bay was to:

1 - Put a stubby 30 AMP RV power cord with a male cord...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-12-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,502
Posted By NeilV
If you have basic mechanical skills you can...

If you have basic mechanical skills you can source a universal replacement catalytic converter for less than $100 and replace it yourself all done and told for less than $200 if you end up having to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-11-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,206
Posted By NeilV
Being a "Belt and Suspenders" type I went with...

Being a "Belt and Suspenders" type I went with the Hughes Autoformer in addition to a stand alone surge protector back around 2005 and I have not had a 120 volt electrical component fail in my RV...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-29-2021, 07:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By NeilV
On a 20 year old coach with that type of problem...

On a 20 year old coach with that type of problem I would start checking for vacuum leaks since the plastic emissions tubing they used in them was highly prone to failure from UV exposure. The...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-28-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By NeilV
The Doornan appear to be made of better materials...

The Doornan appear to be made of better materials than the GM and come with a Lifetime Warranty which increases their value. Getting more for less is a pretty sweet deal.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-28-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By NeilV
Unless you can find a full set made by DoorMan...

Unless you can find a full set made by DoorMan which tend to be half the cost of the GM.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-27-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By NeilV
According to that site the part numbers are...

According to that site the part numbers are 12557283 for the left and 12580304 for the right side and a quick search brought up a number of hits where they are available for substantially less.
...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-26-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,216
Posted By NeilV
The OEM faucet on those coaches should be a...

The OEM faucet on those coaches should be a standard Peerles by Delta Residential Faucet. Standard Peerless/Delta repair kits from Home Depot/Lowes/Ace Hardware are pretty easy to match up.

The...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-26-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By NeilV
Be sure to get the complete kit which include a...

Be sure to get the complete kit which include a PTCR solid state starting device. Low campground voltage usually causes the PTCR solid state device to overheat and fail so best practice on the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-26-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,751
Posted By NeilV
The injector pump is a distributor that develops...

The injector pump is a distributor that develops well over 1,000 psi of fuel pressure to pop open each injector so a small cushion of air can and will defeat the system. After you drain the fuel...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,843
Posted By NeilV
For many of the coaches manufactured since the...

For many of the coaches manufactured since the 1990's Winnebago often still has the CAD data to cut the various panels using the their CNC machines so if you can find a close enough color and grain...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-22-2021, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,741
Posted By NeilV
Be aware that many times its not the carb that...

Be aware that many times its not the carb that fails but the laminated 2 part intake manifold which has its seal between the 2 halves fail after a back fire event. Ethanol will make them prone to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,843
Posted By NeilV
Since its a 2000 Minnie Winnie a quick jaunt to...

Since its a 2000 Minnie Winnie a quick jaunt to the Brochure Archive at Winnebago reveals only two choices, Waterford Oak and Salem Cherry which came in sheets of dimensional panel stock and trim...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 12-22-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,536
Posted By NeilV
I usually just call and speak to Winnebago...

I usually just call and speak to Winnebago Customer Support on the phone and verify parts availability and if they tell me the parts are available I'll simply tell them there seems to be some...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,131
Posted By NeilV
Usually the LPG Versions of the Gasoline...

Usually the LPG Versions of the Gasoline generators have a bit less capacity for example 2,500 watts LP compared to 2,800 watts Gasoline. At half load the 2,500 LP will be using 1.3 lbs of propane...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-09-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,931
Posted By NeilV
Before modifying the vehicle with upgrades its...

Before modifying the vehicle with upgrades its best to inspect it and actually find out whats if anything is worn out. Too many times I see people spend thousands on upgrades when the simple problem...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-09-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,699
Posted By NeilV
Anyone who can read should be able to tell since...

Anyone who can read should be able to tell since what fuel the generator uses is pretty clearly specified on the Emissions nameplate so you do not need an expert, shade tree mechanic, etc to tell...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-07-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By NeilV
One of the Surco RV Ladder Extension may fit your...

One of the Surco RV Ladder Extension may fit your need. You really want whatever you use to hook onto the steps of the existing ladder which transfers the load to the roof mounts since the standoff...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-07-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,699
Posted By NeilV
The nameplate on the generator will confirm...

The nameplate on the generator will confirm whether its LP or Gasoline powered. While a propane generator is not a factory option on the 2005 Sightseer there is always a chance that it was special...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-05-2021, 09:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,699
Posted By NeilV
Change the oil and do the services per the owners...

Change the oil and do the services per the owners manual and you'll be fine. The analogy of viewing it as a car or better yet a Small Air Cooled Motorcycle traveling down the highway at 50 MPH is a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-05-2021, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,498
Posted By NeilV
Great, just be mindful that it can also be as...

Great, just be mindful that it can also be as simple as the battery getting too low to spark the igniter well enough or the flame sensor not clean enough to provide confirmation of a flame being...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-05-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,669
Posted By NeilV
The cabinets are made using stress skin...

The cabinets are made using stress skin construction to keep the weight down so that the chassis will have enough capacity left to be able to store items in the cabinets.

In a Winnebago the inner...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-01-2021, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,759
Posted By NeilV
Yes that's the refrigerator vent in the picture. ...

Yes that's the refrigerator vent in the picture. I have the 35U on the Ford F53 which is a tradeoff over the WorkHorse with its slightly rougher ride but better brakes. I would hope all the issues...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-01-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By NeilV
On a 2022 I would call Winnebago and talk to a...

On a 2022 I would call Winnebago and talk to a Service Tech to get their advice to at least get it on record that you had a warranty issue during the warranty period. They may advise you to leave it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-01-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By NeilV
I know sometimes its easier said than done but it...

I know sometimes its easier said than done but it is basically as simple as following the smaller diameter hot water hoses coming from the engine block to the heater and identifying the valve. Even...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-30-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By NeilV
Is air blowing out the heater ducts at all? ...

Is air blowing out the heater ducts at all? Often they use plastic tubing instead of rubber hoses for the vacuum lines and they tend to not react well to UV Light and can end up splitting most of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-30-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,546
Posted By NeilV
On a 2017 with 4,000 miles its hard to imagine a...

On a 2017 with 4,000 miles its hard to imagine a tie rod end or drag link being worn out however stranger things have happened. Not sure about a serviceman talking about ball joints on an F53 as...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-21-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By NeilV
Usually that warning is due to the Magnatek...

Usually that warning is due to the Magnatek converter/chargers that were installed back then since they do not have a float charge mode and will tend to boil your batteries dry if left running for an...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-17-2021, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By NeilV
Its not that old so I would be inclined to check...

Its not that old so I would be inclined to check and see if its just a failed micro switch that detects when the lid is closed. I just had to replace one in my dishwasher and the local Grainger...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-17-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,503
Posted By NeilV
I would call Winnebago first as they may surprise...

I would call Winnebago first as they may surprise you since they have the cad drawings and even if the original Surell is not available they might be able to match it close enough.

Be mindful that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-11-2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,632
Posted By NeilV
Which model Vectra are we talking about? In the...

Which model Vectra are we talking about? In the mid 90's they could be gas or diesel on a Chevy, Ford or Spartan Chassis.

On the gas chassis you would want to check out the rear cross member...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2021, 05:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 898
Posted By NeilV
Newer battery tech uses less rare metals than the...

Newer battery tech uses less rare metals than the older ones so any switch is likely going to produce more power from less lithium, etc which should reduce battery cost and weight plus help free up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-22-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
Posted By NeilV
Be mindful that on a multi-mode refrigerator...

Be mindful that on a multi-mode refrigerator (12/120/Gas) there will be a slight high pitched hum coming from the electric heating element on the refrigerator when running on 120 Volts AC. If it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-22-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,368
Posted By NeilV
The Fixed Speed generators are pretty close in...

The Fixed Speed generators are pretty close in basic concept to what the power companies have been using to produce AC and generate their 60 cycles based on speed regulation so as long as the speed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,310
Posted By NeilV
It might be time to check if Home Depot will...

It might be time to check if Home Depot will still give you a free replacement Husky extension in exchange for the broken Craftsman. Its been a while since I've done that however since there are no...
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