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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,941
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for...

Just wanted to thank everyone on this thread for the information. We had the passenger sidewall coming loose and reading this string gave me the info to fix the problem by tightening up screws with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-17-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Retiredrvbud
I wish it were that easy but the problem seems to...

I wish it were that easy but the problem seems to be the telecommunications regulations. They not only require a US service address which could be the campground, but also need a US billing address...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Retiredrvbud
We ssuggested that and they advised the address...

We ssuggested that and they advised the address of the campground could be used as service address but needed a US billing address for monthly payments even if we used our credit card to pay. Of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Dish Network Question

We are Canadian howver spend a couple of months every winter in Florida. Would like to use Dish network paynas you go plan while in the US. Being advised by Dish we would need to have a US billing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-13-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
I am thinking I would need to have an electrician...

I am thinking I would need to have an electrician perform these checks. They sound complicated to me and probably a touch dangerous if not done carefully. Sounds like power has to be on for some of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-12-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Not sure what to think based on all the input for...

Not sure what to think based on all the input for this topic. We all seem to have the same problem yet noone is having any difficulty with electrical supply. Maybe someone reading will have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Interesting yours only shows 30 amp when...

Interesting yours only shows 30 amp when connected to a 50 amp service. Wonder why that is..have you evervestablished why that is. There seems to be 3 of us who experience the same issue
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Are you driving a chieftain as well. Wondering...

Are you driving a chieftain as well. Wondering if it could be a fuse. My thinking there is that it wouldnt let any power through inside the coach if a fuse was blown. I am leaning towards thinking...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
No I havent found out yet? We unfortunately dont...

No I havent found out yet? We unfortunately dont have a dealer close to where I live and with Winter having approached we have parked the vehicle until we head South in mid January. I was hoping...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-03-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
I am not experiencing that. The 50 amp light is...

I am not experiencing that. The 50 amp light is definitely lit as well as all the others. Do you have any idea what might be causing that. Are you driving a Chieftain as well?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-20-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,972
Posted By Retiredrvbud
I don't think you should become too discouraged...

I don't think you should become too discouraged reading the posts on this forum. I believe all of us will have trouble from time to time as parts wear out on our motorhomes. i suspect if you were to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-17-2012, 09:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,399
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Not sure if we are having the same problem or...

Not sure if we are having the same problem or not. When we plug into a 50 amp outlet we only are showing 30 amps on the readout in the motorhome. Yet when we run te Generator or turn on the Inverer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-16-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Yes they are the gold plastic ones which of...

Yes they are the gold plastic ones which of course means we can't polish them. I haven't been able to find out how to access the plumbing behind the taps. Was wondering if the little hatch around the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-16-2012, 06:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Have you changed bath fixtures yet? If so how did...

Have you changed bath fixtures yet? If so how did you access the bath tap? Ours are starting to dull and we would like to change them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-16-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Do you have a 1999 Winnebago Chieftain.

Do you have a 1999 Winnebago Chieftain.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Thanks for the picture. Should be able to find...

Thanks for the picture. Should be able to find now and also hope he left the clip installed.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Pardon the typos please.

Pardon the typos please.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2012, 06:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Asked carpet installer already but he claims he...

Asked carpet installer already but he claims he didn't remove so doesn't know where it attaches. i am thinking it probably goes soe,wjere inderneath the carpeting which was reinstalled. thanks for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,634
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Strap for drivers side door

Just had carpeting replaced in our Winnebago Chieftain 1999. The installer disconnected the fabric strap at bottom of drivers side door. I cant see where it was attached. Does anyone know where it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-24-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,704
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I will...

Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I will see what I can find locally in our hardware store to use. I think the toggle might just be the way to go. Would be hard to change the box at this point...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-24-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,704
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Electrical outlet in Winnebago

I loosened the switchplate by the sink to install new wallpaper border. Now I am unable to tighten the outlet again. It seems like something at the back of the screw has fallen between the wall. Any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-03-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Just had motor home serviced in Albany Georgia...

Just had motor home serviced in Albany Georgia for a problem with the generator. While there mentioned the problem with the furnace popping circuit breaker after running for a while. They did a...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-05-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,752
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Thanks to everyone who took time to respond. I...

Thanks to everyone who took time to respond. I have received some great suggestions on how to handle washing the Motorhome on our next travels. Some very innovative solutions.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-29-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,752
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Washing a motor home while on the road

Curious to know what majority of people do while traveling to wash their motorhomes. Most campgrounds don't allow for washing while in the park. I tried a wand wash however the hose kept getting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-28-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Rook. The furnace in my motorhome has a separate...

Rook. The furnace in my motorhome has a separate pop out fuse/breaker so I assume it is wired in to the electrical system as a whole. The popping out has been happening when we are running the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-27-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Thanks for the feedback. I will try changing the...

Thanks for the feedback. I will try changing the breaker and see if it works. Certainly worth trying
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-26-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,861
Posted By Retiredrvbud
Problems with furnace breaker

On a recent trip in our motor home which is a 99 winnebago chieftain we encountered a problem with our furnace. What was happening was every 10 minutes or so the breaker would pop and the furnace...
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