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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-01-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,238
Posted By Sweetbriar
When approaching the grade get your speed down...

When approaching the grade get your speed down before you begin the descent and manually get into the lowest gear you can. If you feel the gear is to low you can always shift up one but it's pretty...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,904
Posted By Sweetbriar
Yes there is a fuse but first down load the...

Yes there is a fuse but first down load the manual.


When you replaced the thermostat is the new one identical to the original or something that was recommended that should work?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-13-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,904
Posted By Sweetbriar
First place to start is here -...

First place to start is here - https://winnebagoind.com/product-resources/product-information. Select your year and model then sit back with a beverage and start clicking. For specific HVAC wiring -...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-11-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,904
Posted By Sweetbriar
For the air conditioning problem check the EMS...

For the air conditioning problem check the EMS Control (aka load shedder). The EMS doesn't disable AC power to the unit but works thru the thermostat with a 12VDC signal to disable instead. The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,166
Posted By Sweetbriar
I striped off sun stroked black decals a few...

I striped off sun stroked black decals a few years back. Did one side using a heat gun with a lot of time and effort. The second side of the coach I used a 3M Eraser wheel in an eclectic drill. What...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,490
Posted By Sweetbriar
Forgot about that one. Had a Ford Range what...

Forgot about that one. Had a Ford Range what seemed like 30 years ago, well it was 30 years ago. The heat shield around the catalytic convertor would start singing around 50 MPH and stop around 60....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2017, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,490
Posted By Sweetbriar
If the rear cover comes off open it up do an...

If the rear cover comes off open it up do an eyeball inspection looking for anything obvious or unusual. Knowing how to interpret wear patterns and taking measurements is a bit of an art but doing a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,747
Posted By Sweetbriar
I've done a couple of weekends in the temps you...

I've done a couple of weekends in the temps you described. A bit bigger coach at 31'. Supplant the propane with electric as much as I can but I'll still burn thru about 1/4 to 1/3 of the tank over a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-19-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,494
Posted By Sweetbriar
I prefer twp six volt in series. A touch more...

I prefer twp six volt in series. A touch more amps and true deep cell batteries.

For a bit better of an explanation - https://youtu.be/tGNMenyNqwU
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-16-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By Sweetbriar
CHF will help a lot but a rear track bar will...

CHF will help a lot but a rear track bar will help even more. 1/3 of my coach over all length is behind the rear axle which makes for a really big lever against the rear axle fulcrum. CHF didn't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-01-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By Sweetbriar
Does it look like one of these? - ...

Does it look like one of these? -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D754BYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Or one of these?

...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,050
Posted By Sweetbriar
Fuses? With the higher wattage headlights you'll...

Fuses? With the higher wattage headlights you'll find each light has a individual fuse. Could also be a relay. Can't say where to look. Not sure if the circuit is chassis or house builder supplied.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-04-2016, 07:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Posted By Sweetbriar
My first thoughts also. Both the TV and tank...

My first thoughts also. Both the TV and tank indicators are DC powered and sensitive to AC ripple the convertor/charger is inducing when on shore power or with the generator running.

Try this....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,128
Posted By Sweetbriar
I'm with Jim_HiTek on this one. Unplug shore...

I'm with Jim_HiTek on this one. Unplug shore power, generator off and just to be extra sure shut off the invertor if you have one. Check every screw terminal in the ATS. Any plug terminals give a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,932
Posted By Sweetbriar
Prior owner did my dog house. Heat and noise and...

Prior owner did my dog house. Heat and noise and not a factor for me. On my list of things to do to the coach is to add more and cover the areas under the seats and such.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-26-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,451
Posted By Sweetbriar
Doesn't make sense. If so then if you own a GMC...

Doesn't make sense. If so then if you own a GMC Sierra truck you can't have a Chevy dealer work on it. Lincoln and Ford, Dodge and Chrysler and so on.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-28-2015, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,380
Posted By Sweetbriar
My 06 Hurricane didn't come with jacks from the...

My 06 Hurricane didn't come with jacks from the factory. Most of our stays are state and federal parks and I didn't have much of a problem with off level camp sites. I did carry 12 ton jacks stands...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2015, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,717
Posted By Sweetbriar
If you have the tools and mobility to get under...

If you have the tools and mobility to get under the coach, with the jacks retracted, check the fluid line(s) for tightness. You don't need a 3' cheater bar to torque them down just a firm hand. If...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,613
Posted By Sweetbriar
Yes you will. Keep the light and heat outside. If...

Yes you will. Keep the light and heat outside. If the heat gets really bad head out to the nearest big box store and pick up a roll Reflectix Insulation. I haven't needed it during the summer but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,605
Posted By Sweetbriar
I think a klyston amplifier might be a better...

I think a klyston amplifier might be a better option. Easier to modulate the low power RF source so you can dim the lights rather than varying the high voltage. Problem you might run into is the need...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-17-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,622
Posted By Sweetbriar
Everyone's risk tolerance is different....

Everyone's risk tolerance is different. Personally I feel confident in my abilities to repair anything on my gas coach even to the point of replacing the engine. I'll still be absorbing material...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,697
Posted By Sweetbriar
I wonder how much commonality there is which...

I wonder how much commonality there is which 12VDC circuits between manufactures. Check my Thor Hurricane and here's what I found -

Steps - engine battery.
Slide Outs - house battery.
Jacks -...
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