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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-09-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By Harry B
I had this problem on my 2005 Itasca Horizon. ...

I had this problem on my 2005 Itasca Horizon. The solution to the problem was a new tank, that had the vent lines on top of the tank i stead of next to the filler necks. It filled like a champ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,417
Posted By Harry B
The ceiling liner has a thin layer of foam...

The ceiling liner has a thin layer of foam between it and the Luan board it is glue to. Over time, the foam material deteriorates and the lines will let go. I had this problem on a 1975 sailboat...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-25-2014, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,364
Posted By Harry B
Run the A/C while operating from your generator....

Run the A/C while operating from your generator. The ampmeter on the One place panel will show about 24 amps when both compressors are running and about 14 amps with only 1 compressor running and fan...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-23-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,928
Posted By Harry B
I am really beginning to hate these spell...

I am really beginning to hate these spell checkers as it made total nonsense out of the above statement.

The engine lifetime mileage is not resetable. And mine certainly is NOT respectable at 6.9...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,908
Posted By Harry B
Flex panels don't have only upsides to them. ...

Flex panels don't have only upsides to them.
They are more expensive
Produce less output due to running hotter (no ventilation under panel.
The cells dimple causing road dirt collection thus...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-23-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,928
Posted By Harry B
The medallion instrument provides two readings: ...

The medallion instrument provides two readings:
- instantaneous while your driving
- engine life time average which is not respectable.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-15-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,490
Posted By Harry B
There is a plug attached with a pigtail to the...

There is a plug attached with a pigtail to the thermostat. Try unplugging it. There are two wires coming from the thermostat, purple & black for high & low fan settings to see if the problem is with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-15-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,908
Posted By Harry B
Don.t think you can do this as the transfer...

Don.t think you can do this as the transfer switch is setup for only 2 input sources it switches between not 3 sources as you would make it.

It allows concurrent operation of two sources. Your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,891
Posted By Harry B
You can close a couple but not to many. If you...

You can close a couple but not to many. If you reduce airflow to much it may freeze shutting the compressors down until the ice forming is gone. During that period you won't have cooling at all if it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,308
Posted By Harry B
What does the whole assembly mean? Not an...

What does the whole assembly mean? Not an entirely new awning I hope
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,417
Posted By Harry B
Wagonmaster, I spend about $3700 for the stated...

Wagonmaster,
I spend about $3700 for the stated repairs. I forgot to mention that it also included repainting a basement door and had the vent cover and roof AC cover painted to match the coach....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,417
Posted By Harry B
Just had the areas you mentioned redone with...

Just had the areas you mentioned redone with clearcoat a couple of months ago along with the entire nose (removing diamond shield and repainting) due to badly cracking of the Diamond Shield. No more...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-02-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,657
Posted By Harry B
I installed 4 GC2 batteries from Sams club. It...

I installed 4 GC2 batteries from Sams club. It just fits. Take your measurements of the tray and find batteries that fit . The size of the batteries will vary by about 1/2" even though they will all...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-24-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,070
Posted By Harry B
The mounting points for ladder need to be...

The mounting points for ladder need to be reinforced from the back.
The factory does this by fiberglassing in a piece of wood for the screws to tap into. I guess if you don't have a factory...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-24-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,647
Posted By Harry B
See if your weep holes covers are in place on the...

See if your weep holes covers are in place on the bottom of your window. If not put some electrical tape over the openings and it should stop.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-28-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,757
Posted By Harry B
It is behind the passenger seat on the curb side...

It is behind the passenger seat on the curb side slide. I have one one of those but did not realize that is has strings in it like a blind. I thought it was just an accordion type construction.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-12-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By Harry B
Don, I had 3 different Dimensions inverters...

Don,
I had 3 different Dimensions inverters installed due to various failures but none of them cleared up the problem. Just FYI.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-10-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,957
Posted By Harry B
I am not sure what you mean by transformer sound...

I am not sure what you mean by transformer sound but what you describe is the same issue I had which is a 60~ hum caused by a ground loop. I spend some time tracing the problem but never was able to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,315
Posted By Harry B
I have used Henry 212 in the past and works well...

I have used Henry 212 in the past and works well but not every Home Depot carries it. Mine doesn't. Had to order it.


3M 5200;
is not UV resistant. It needs to be painted but is great stuff....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,315
Posted By Harry B
Neither of the above situations are correct. ...

Neither of the above situations are correct.

It is caused by the lack of maintaining the roof to sidewall seal. There are weep holes on the the bottom of this rail where water drains out through,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-28-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By Harry B
It tucks into the roof/side rail. All that holds...

It tucks into the roof/side rail. All that holds it in there is caulking. That caulking needs to checked and reapplied annually. It will come loose. It usually lets go of the aluminium rail.

You...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,582
Posted By Harry B
I agree with you that the roof has been and...

I agree with you that the roof has been and probably will continue to be
marketed with ongoing deceptive practices by only mentioning the warrantee on the material and not even that it is limited....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By Harry B
Does he realize that the ducts into the basement...

Does he realize that the ducts into the basement area are there to keep his plumbing from freezing?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-09-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,902
Posted By Harry B
Watch out when you refuel with both fillers open....

Watch out when you refuel with both fillers open. This is what the dealer told me to do and it resulted in the fuel foaming coming out on the other side when it approached about 2/3 full. Only tried...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-09-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,902
Posted By Harry B
I had that problem as well as a lot of other...

I had that problem as well as a lot of other people. It seems to be a design problem with the vent lines being to small, There are several posts about it around 2006 - 2008.
Freighrliner replaced my...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-05-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,436
Posted By Harry B
Angry Sounds like you are saying it took Winnebago...

Sounds like you are saying it took Winnebago about 10 years to resolve this problem. Very expedient
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,436
Posted By Harry B
This is not a new issue. It has been contructed...

This is not a new issue. It has been contructed this way atleast since 2004. There are various opions/methods as to how best to reattach it in multiple posts
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-03-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,263
Posted By Harry B
I went through 3 of them before replacing it with...

I went through 3 of them before replacing it with a Magnum ME-2000

Search this forum and you will find many problems with the Dimensions 2000 units
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-07-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,071
Posted By Harry B
FYI, the difference between the Trik-L-Start...

FYI, the difference between the Trik-L-Start iand the Echo charged is charge rate. The Trik-L-Start is rated @ 5 amps while the Echo charger will charge up to 15 amps.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-07-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,071
Posted By Harry B
The solar panel will charge the house batteries...

The solar panel will charge the house batteries wifh the batteries disconnected but not the engine batteries. It is however only 5 watts, so it doesn't do much. To maintain your engine battery you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,569
Posted By Harry B
I have basement air and prefer it over roof air....

I have basement air and prefer it over roof air. Mostly for its quieter operation which is important as we run it a lot here in FL. The droning of the unit is resolved with a new fan squirel cage. I...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-19-2013, 11:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,723
Posted By Harry B
I would get the ride height checked. The airbag...

I would get the ride height checked. The airbag settings have the abity to shift weight from front to rear. That is about the only thing that can influence weight distribution
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,280
Posted By Harry B
Yes I was aware of this policy. It still rubs me...

Yes I was aware of this policy. It still rubs me the wrong way that we are now rewarding the filter manyfacturer by buying more filters due to increased frequency of replacement.

Anyone aware of a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-17-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,582
Posted By Harry B
Your story reminds me again of why I hate...

Your story reminds me again of why I hate plumbing projects.

Glad you had a good ending to it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-03-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,277
Posted By Harry B
You can turn the converter/charger off by pushing...

You can turn the converter/charger off by pushing and releasing the right most button on the Dimensions panel until it indicates 0. To turn it back on to maximum charging mode, push and release the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-03-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,812
Posted By Harry B
A big difference is that the Vectra has...

A big difference is that the Vectra has independant suspension up front and also has the side radiator. Those are significant in my book.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,449
Posted By Harry B
They are straight forward to work on once they...

They are straight forward to work on once they are out. Most of the labor is in removing and reinstalling the unit. Fork lift is the key to making it easier. You also might consider replacing the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-01-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,007
Posted By Harry B
Winny started installing the Trik L Chargers from...

Winny started installing the Trik L Chargers from 2006 on in the diesels.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,449
Posted By Harry B
I had the same thing. Turned out it was a bad...

I had the same thing. Turned out it was a bad exhaust fan motor (Higjh speed winding) as it goes into high speed mode with both compressors on. As mentioned it could also be a locked or shorted...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,404
Posted By Harry B
That easy?. I guess I tried to make this more...

That easy?. I guess I tried to make this more difficult than it needed to be.

Thanks for passing this info on Sammie.

Harry
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,404
Posted By Harry B
Having the same problem and have thought about...

Having the same problem and have thought about that same question you posed. I have looked around on the internet but found nothing in terms of just seals . Maybe someone else has had better luck
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-20-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Harry B
Thatch, Yes I brush painted the webseal as...

Thatch,

Yes I brush painted the webseal as it is needed to protect it agains UV
I considered using the beige/tan eternabond as well, it is however very
light in color. I bought a roll but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Harry B
Here are some pictures of my install of webseal,...

Here are some pictures of my install of webseal, which can be painted.

https://www.irv2.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=21503 (https://www.irv2.com/forums/../photopost/showphoto.php?photo=21503)...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,431
Posted By Harry B
Use a screen spline roller to get it down good...

Use a screen spline roller to get it down good inside the gutter. It will allow you to get under the ridge in the gutter as well.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-09-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,785
Posted By Harry B
I have used ProFlex RV in the past. It is not...

I have used ProFlex RV in the past. It is not easy to apply and lasted even shorter. I have already applied Eternabond to the gutter seam but I need to redo some other visible areas
I even used...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-09-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,785
Posted By Harry B
Home Depot in town does not stock it. Difficult...

Home Depot in town does not stock it. Difficult to find using Google as well. I have never found it this difficult to find the appropriate sealant as with the roof joint of the Winnebagos.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-08-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,785
Posted By Harry B
The original Stone Mason Gutter and Siding...

The original Stone Mason Gutter and Siding Sealant is no longer available in the U.S. (Canada only) and has been replaced by Winnebago with Nuflex 640.

Well it seems that Nuflex 640 is no longer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Posted By Harry B
Just started with eternabond. One side is done. I...

Just started with eternabond. One side is done. I used the 2" wide Web seal and painted it by hand with matching paint. Working on the curb side now. When it is finished I will have a paint shop...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,367
Posted By Harry B
Scott, I went the disassembly route as well...

Scott,
I went the disassembly route as well without good results. I purchased a replacement from Winnebago hoping to get a quieter unit but it started making noise as well. I would be interested...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,582
Posted By Harry B
Looks to me like you have a lemon on your hands....

Looks to me like you have a lemon on your hands. That coach is going to have ongoing problems. I would not want to own it YMHO
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