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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-16-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 370
Posted By madred
motorcycle cover while parked

Has anyone found a way to cover a motorcycle that is on the back of their motorhome when you get to the campground and do not want to take the motorcycle down. It is too high to stand on the ground.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-09-2023, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By madred
Microwave not working

I have the same problem with my 2005 Vectra. I checked all the same items as you and decided it is something to do with the wire from the breaker to the outlet for the microwave. I believe it runs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By madred
The wire at the microwave has power showing when...

The wire at the microwave has power showing when the probes are on the black wire and the ground (bare copper) so yes the wire is the problem.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-24-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,776
Posted By madred
How to replace wire in wall of motorhome

My electric wire going to the microwave as shorted out. How do you replace it?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-26-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,824
Posted By madred
Has anyone tried to sand the wood and paint it or...

Has anyone tried to sand the wood and paint it or sprayed with popcorn finish or glued some type of paneling or something?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-11-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,762
Posted By madred
Cars that can be towed on the ground

Just go to any company that sells towing equipment. They have lists for all that they make equipment for.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-16-2021, 06:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,409
Posted By madred
Breakdown

We have a motorhome 40ft and carry a goldwing motorcycle on the back while pulling a suv. In the 15 years we have only one time needed to be towed. We just unhooked the suv and followed the motorhome...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-12-2021, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,133
Posted By madred
Carpet

I replaced my carpet with vinyl flooring I also found the problem. My slide had carpet sliders that did not slide on the new floor. I took three aluminum flat pieces form Lowes and stick them between...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-06-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,003
Posted By madred
Rear heater

I to have a 2005 vectra and I had the same problem with the heat. I contacted the company that made the a/c, heater and they sent me a different thermostat, did not work, then they sent me another,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-11-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By madred
I built a rack of lights that attaches to the...

I built a rack of lights that attaches to the bike rack behind the bike and connected to the motorhome lights. This way the lights are not blocked by the bikes.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,961
Posted By madred
I have a 2005 Vectra that had a old tube type tv...

I have a 2005 Vectra that had a old tube type tv and I replaced it with a new flat screen but I used wood to build a box around the tv then put hinges so it could be opened, then built pull out...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-25-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,529
Posted By madred
I have a 2018 and when I set it up I obtained a...

I have a 2018 and when I set it up I obtained a battery charger from towing world. I then ran a wire from the coach battery (through a fuse) to the car. This keeps the battery charged while it is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By madred
I also have a 2005 Vectra and my solenoid is in...

I also have a 2005 Vectra and my solenoid is in the drivers side rear compartment (where the elect cord is) it is behind the black box on the wall. The solenoid is used to help start the coach if the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-31-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,371
Posted By madred
I have had problems with the solenoid in my 2005...

I have had problems with the solenoid in my 2005 Vectra. I replaced the solenoid with a new one from Winnebago and it worked about a week. I am now starting a replacement using a solenoid for Blue...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-30-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,575
Posted By madred
Replace satellite dome

I what to replace the dome on my 05 Vectra with one that has 2 heads, so I can use a DVR. My question is has anyone done this and can you pull the extra coax cable through the current roof tunnel...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,236
Posted By madred
That is were I am confused! The four position...

That is were I am confused! The four position switch works in all four modes. The problem is the thermostat sensitivity is not good, we have digital indoor/outdoor thermometers in the coach that are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,236
Posted By madred
Thanks, I will try the thermostat. It is strange...

Thanks, I will try the thermostat. It is strange that moving it one degree up or down does not work as it should. It seems to have problems with determining the temp inside the coach.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,236
Posted By madred
Basment a/c

I have recently purchased a 2005 Vectra and the basement a/c is new to me. The thermostat does not seem to be working correctly, in that if I set it for say 74 it does not turn off, even when the...
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