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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-30-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,594
Posted By kb7uxe
Depends on the dolly: IF tow dolly is...

Depends on the dolly:
IF tow dolly is articulated, lock steering. ( tie off steering wheel )
IF tow dolly is solid, UNLOCK steering. ( let it turn )
As the other guy said, always stop after...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-14-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,153
Posted By kb7uxe
Went on EBAY bought this little DC fan. very...

Went on EBAY bought this little DC fan. very quiet, seems to work fine.
ok, it's not a $6000 fan, it's $30. but it works great, very low power consumption. I added a switch to out light, to...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-20-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
Posted By kb7uxe
Hello from Dan. Our vectra has seperate turn...

Hello from Dan.
Our vectra has seperate turn and stop lights..
our toad has flat 4 with combined stop and trun.
no problem.
I have 2 fixes.
Type 1, uses chassis lights to "signal" relays...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,265
Posted By kb7uxe
basement AC

Hello from Dan.
We have a Winnebago Vectra 1994 35RQ diesel pusher.
The basement AC works better than any of my other motorhomes that had roof AC.. lots lots less noise, no water down the side,...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-14-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,372
Posted By kb7uxe
A little late, but here ya go.. I just bought...

A little late, but here ya go..
I just bought these for my brothers motor home.
Same cameras and display.
Dan.

display
7" TFT LCD Color Video Car Rearview Headrest Monitor DVD VCR VCD...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-12-2013, 03:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,100
Posted By kb7uxe
Well, there you have it, RF is like making...

Well, there you have it,
RF is like making soup. there is no right or wrong way.
what works for you, might not work for me..
That's the fun part about radio, YOU get to find out what works best...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,847
Posted By kb7uxe
Them RV's just keep getting smarter and smarter.....

Them RV's just keep getting smarter and smarter..
Thank you.
You are correct, I am currently only familiar with my old and grumpy one.

Dan. 8-)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2013, 01:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,100
Posted By kb7uxe
And i just noticed KI6OND, Hey, you already...

And i just noticed KI6OND,
Hey, you already know this stuff !!!
and you know adding a linear will only cause trouble in all the onboard computers!
You could convert to through glass antennas. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-11-2013, 01:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,100
Posted By kb7uxe
If you want lots of range, install a 102" steel...

If you want lots of range, install a 102" steel whip from the ladder in back, use RG8X coax, 50' run from fron t of rig, up through fridg vent to roof then to back ladder. it will work super !!!...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,100
Posted By kb7uxe
if you have your radio tweek and peaked, it is no...

if you have your radio tweek and peaked, it is no longer legal to use.
5 watts AM max, 12W PEP on ssb, fixed frequency channelized 1-40. ( 25.965-27.405 )
100% modulation max. blahblahblah.....
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-10-2013, 01:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,372
Posted By kb7uxe
replacement cam

My sony was dead when I bought our "new to us" vectra.. I searched around and monitor prices of $900 was nuts.. Even used ones were over $200..
So I scoured the internet and came up with a nice 7"...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,062
Posted By kb7uxe
I think it's like scuba diving and moustaches... ...

I think it's like scuba diving and moustaches...
"Shave, or leak."
If you buy the wiinnebago, they glue the glass to the steel frame.
if there's any glue failure for any reason, frame flexing,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,847
Posted By kb7uxe
per drawings provided by Winnebago, the "Duel...

per drawings provided by Winnebago, the "Duel pump basement system" uses the 50 amp connector to run each compressor on the 2 separate 110v circuits. that is, the 50amp 220volt line split into two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2012, 01:57 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,163
Posted By kb7uxe
seats

The thought has crossed my mind, but, it is the way the seat frame is made , I think more than the padding.
I looked it over and thought if I could get in there, I could adjust it to bow it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,163
Posted By kb7uxe
Our motor home came with very nice monogrammed...

Our motor home came with very nice monogrammed white leather seats..
must have cost $6000. when they were new, and I suspect an additional cost option item. they are not heated, ( I think a must...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By kb7uxe
fire place

We have 2 small 1500 watt ceramic heaters, one in front and one in back.. They work well.. ( they have a fan in them )
this fall I purchased a small 1500 watt "fake " fire place.. that also has a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,880
Posted By kb7uxe
I use a signal chaser I got at home depot.. ...

I use a signal chaser I got at home depot..
relly helps when working on the motorhome..
I think they cost about $40.
But, you'll be glad you bought it..
a small box with 2 wires the use...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,683
Posted By kb7uxe
oops!. got excited when I saw broken handle,...

oops!. got excited when I saw broken handle, thought I found one I could help with..
sorry.. I missed the word "light".. ( it was late and no lights were on ) ;-)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-12-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,683
Posted By kb7uxe
does the handle move ? or is it stuck? does...

does the handle move ? or is it stuck?
does it pull up only ? remove the screws in the corners of the inside plate and look inside to see whats missing or broke.
usually,, if the inside lock is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-29-2012, 11:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,811
Posted By kb7uxe
Happy guy: don't let the windshield deter you...

Happy guy:
don't let the windshield deter you from buying any brand or style motor home.
it's just part of life, not really a big problem.. I just think motor home frames tend to "flex' a little...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-29-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,811
Posted By kb7uxe
I can tell you from first hand experiace, this...

I can tell you from first hand experiace, this seems to be common to Wiebagos, and the glass guy knew about it. Billed me extra for "griding" and metal prep, but the glass leaked anyway. other mfg...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-25-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,975
Posted By kb7uxe
we had our 94 Winebago Vectra windshields...

we had our 94 Winebago Vectra windshields replaced, cost about $3000. $500 ded and $500 for not covered "extra" work.. . Winebago "glues" them to a metal frame like newer cars. Others use a rubber...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By kb7uxe
problem with batteries, is the stronger one will...

problem with batteries, is the stronger one will always try to charge the weaker one when connected in parallel. So if you have 2 batteries connected in parallel, could be one is getting weak and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By kb7uxe
could also be a failed diode in the alternator......

could also be a failed diode in the alternator...
a light in the engine compartment.. or something similar..
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,871
Posted By kb7uxe
Depending on location, could be for an engine...

Depending on location, could be for an engine block heater or vacuum cleaner , dish washer, or washing machine.
or, a mystery !!!!!
Other fella was right, look to Winnebago site for wire...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2012, 02:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,898
Posted By kb7uxe
back up cams system for under $100.

My Sony was not working in my used, 95 Winnebago Vectra 35RQ..
I looked around and found they wanted $700 for a used replacement sony monitor, and 300 to 500 for a camera ( and these are obsolete...
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