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Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-11-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,136
Posted By wmckinley
Check Crutchfield. They carry a lot of that...

Check Crutchfield. They carry a lot of that stuff.
https://www.crutchfield.com
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-20-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By wmckinley
x2 on Thomb, replaced mine since I could. Never...

x2 on Thomb, replaced mine since I could. Never regretted it.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-20-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,971
Posted By wmckinley
You can contact Winnebago and they may be able to...

You can contact Winnebago and they may be able to email you a drawing of the roof structure, showing the routing of the cable. They did on mine. I found that mine was taped to other cables. This was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,789
Posted By wmckinley
The short cycle time has been an issue with this...

The short cycle time has been an issue with this refrigerator for a long time. With the temp measurements I have done on my unit over the 5 years I have had it, It appears that the on/off hysteresis...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-06-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By wmckinley
We purchased the ATT Mobley ( many threads on...

We purchased the ATT Mobley ( many threads on that device) when it was first available. Been using it ever since to provide the Cellular WiFi for our 2 Roku's in our coach, along with Computer...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,614
Posted By wmckinley
Using the fiberglass ends up with a thinner...

Using the fiberglass ends up with a thinner patch. Bonus
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,614
Posted By wmckinley
x2 on SLOweather response. On a previous coach I...

x2 on SLOweather response. On a previous coach I had the same problem. My resolution was a little different. I laid down 3 layers of 6 oz fiberglass cloth extending 6 inches outside of the soft area....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,308
Posted By wmckinley
The Kwikee Level Best Jacks are welded together....

The Kwikee Level Best Jacks are welded together. They "have" to be replaced and "not repairable by design, that said.

The Part number that Lippert gave my repair shop for the jacks 2005 SIghtseer...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-09-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,861
Posted By wmckinley
Did the CHF, Rear Track Bar and the Roadmaster...

Did the CHF, Rear Track Bar and the Roadmaster Sway Bar. Best mods I have done for handling.
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 12-20-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By wmckinley
$125, Just wanted it out of my hair.

$125, Just wanted it out of my hair.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-19-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,995
Posted By wmckinley
The "Level Best" by Kwikee which is installed in...

The "Level Best" by Kwikee which is installed in my coach is to me at best a fair system. It does have , to me, a few oddities,

A) Hydraulic up/down, Does Not have return springs.
B) Oil...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,995
Posted By wmckinley
"tedskeet Thanks for all...

"tedskeet Thanks for all the responses the only question I have is do I push the oil up button and engage the Moto while I'm trying to bleed the hydraulic hose lines to raise...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By wmckinley
One thing to consider. The glide used in...

One thing to consider. The glide used in winnebago's for carpeted surfaces is different than the glide for hard surfaces (tile, sheet goods, laminate) . The glide for carpet is a plastic polymer and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-03-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,743
Posted By wmckinley
I had a stain matched up by Sherwin Williams for...

I had a stain matched up by Sherwin Williams for my coach. Took a original piece in and they did a decent match on Soft Maple. I'm going to try out Oldchinahand's recipe on the poplar. Would save me...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By wmckinley
Glad you got it out. I'd be lost without my...

Glad you got it out. I'd be lost without my Milwaukee cordless. Now I get to go fix my slide.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-28-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,458
Posted By wmckinley
If you pull down the parts manual for the coach,...

If you pull down the parts manual for the coach, the manual will have exploded views of the coach listing the various parts. You can view where the major components of the Winnebago installed parts...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-27-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,794
Posted By wmckinley
I had to pull antenna off to feed the new wire. I...

I had to pull antenna off to feed the new wire. I upgraded the wire to RG6, the original was RG59.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,794
Posted By wmckinley
Billjolene, Just as a note, On mine the roof...

Billjolene, Just as a note, On mine the roof layout that I received from winnebago for my coach showed a straight line run. I was able to use a regular wire snake to pull my coax through. The antenna...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,794
Posted By wmckinley
Last time I had to mess with my coax, I contacted...

Last time I had to mess with my coax, I contacted winnebago support with model and serial number and asked them for a drawing of the roof. They sent me a drawing that shows the roof construction...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By wmckinley
Wetstuff, Yes it's a combo washer dryer. First...

Wetstuff, Yes it's a combo washer dryer. First trip we ever took DW hated going to laundromat so asked if I could put laundry facilities in coach. I'll take a couple of pics and post them. Here is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2018, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By wmckinley
Wetstuff, Made so many mods to my coach, I've...

Wetstuff, Made so many mods to my coach, I've lost track. I'd list them all but that would be a really long post. The most important I've done was to make DW Happy. Installed a splendide where the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-24-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By wmckinley
Since starting mods on my Sightseer 5 years ago,...

Since starting mods on my Sightseer 5 years ago, I have learned what appears to be Winnebago's process for mounting most everything inside my coach. If you look closely at the bottom or top you will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2018, 07:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 58,059
Posted By wmckinley
Bob C, Great mod, Going to put that one in my...

Bob C, Great mod, Going to put that one in my back pocket. Got a thought about the deadbolt. Perhaps if you used a metal backing ring on the inside of the door for the deadbolt, it may be more secure...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-17-2018, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By wmckinley
Sorry to hear about your problem, been thru a few...

Sorry to hear about your problem, been thru a few issue's with my kwikee system.Your problem depends a lot on the slide system that you have. More information is needed. Hydraulic, work differently...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,982
Posted By wmckinley
Just a thought, maybe MFM Peel & Seal Self Stick...

Just a thought, maybe MFM Peel & Seal Self Stick Roll Roofing. A friend of mine covered his trailer roof with it and it seems to have sealed it pretty well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-16-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 58,059
Posted By wmckinley
Jealous of DW Nightstand no more. Our Sightseer...

Jealous of DW Nightstand no more. Our Sightseer has nightstands on both sides of our king bed. My DW's side came with 4 drawers in it. Mine had a stupid opening that stuff always fell into. Finally...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-15-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,171
Posted By wmckinley
hscole If you look on the outside of the coach...

hscole If you look on the outside of the coach below the sink window you will see the outside of the furnace. You have to remove the access plate. The entire plate not the exhaust/intake port, that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-10-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,275
Posted By wmckinley
The Fiberglas is sealed to the roof edge aluminum...

The Fiberglas is sealed to the roof edge aluminum at the factory when built. It is also called out as a yearly inspection item to maintain the 10 year warranty to the original owner. This was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-06-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,275
Posted By wmckinley
Make sure you check the Gutter channel attachment...

Make sure you check the Gutter channel attachment to the side of the coach. When I resealed mine, I had to replace 80% of the screws as the heads were broken off.


The pictures came out sideways....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,825
Posted By wmckinley
Great Job ! I

Great Job ! I
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-19-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,313
Posted By wmckinley
From the Winnebago Wiring diagram for Your model....

From the Winnebago Wiring diagram for Your model. Listed in 2nd upper smaller block.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-07-2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,543
Posted By wmckinley
Anthropod, Cool work. Never have used a laser....

Anthropod, Cool work. Never have used a laser. I've been using a cnc to make a few parts for my coach. I built it from basically scratch. Thought about building a laser model, but it's not in the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-07-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,543
Posted By wmckinley
Nice Job, Looks Great. Ours has bunks, but...

Nice Job, Looks Great. Ours has bunks, but nowadays we just use them for storage. Did you cut by hand or use a cnc?
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 09-03-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By wmckinley
AnRVAndADog, The dually's have the original valve...

AnRVAndADog, The dually's have the original valve stems installed. That is how they come stock from the chassis manufacturer on all dually chassis, be it Truck or RV. Most owners will have either...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 58,059
Posted By wmckinley
Replaced Bedroom TV

When we purchased our coach, I replaced the tube tv in the bedroom with a small LED tv. Finally got tired at looking at a dinky screen. So I built a new front for the tv cabinet and mounted a larger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-31-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,689
Posted By wmckinley
CambriaRista, My system had the same symptoms. It...

CambriaRista, My system had the same symptoms. It would run anywhere from 10 to 22 minutes. When I replaced the fuel pump i also replaced the fuel filter. Replaced fuel pump first, tested generator,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,689
Posted By wmckinley
X2 on Ranger Smith. Had same symptoms on mine...

X2 on Ranger Smith. Had same symptoms on mine 5.5kw. Replaced fuel pump, no problems since.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-20-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,106
Posted By wmckinley
JDMalibu When I purchased my Sightseer 35j...

JDMalibu

When I purchased my Sightseer 35j (used) I found the factory converter boiled my batteries. It was a 45 amp model from the factory. I replaced it with an progressive dynamics 60amp. There...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,067
Posted By wmckinley
Look for a hole in the kwikee panel. On mine that...

Look for a hole in the kwikee panel. On mine that is where the button is. Used a paperclip to depress it
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-13-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By wmckinley
Teamfoxy, I have the same thermostat in my coach....

Teamfoxy, I have the same thermostat in my coach. You said it only happens when on battery only, pick up a little battery monitor to check your dc voltages. Don't rely on the Monitor panel, it could...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-12-2018, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,458
Posted By wmckinley
X2 on Wayne M, the vacuum lines are 3/32, I had...

X2 on Wayne M, the vacuum lines are 3/32, I had to replace mine on my 2007 due to mechanical abrasion causing a vacuum leak.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-12-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By wmckinley
Teamfoxy, I've worked on suburban furnaces since...

Teamfoxy, I've worked on suburban furnaces since my first coach, now on number 5. Analyzing the problem, given my experiences and with the limited information, it sounds like it may be the thermostat...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-04-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By wmckinley
Larry-RVer It may not be that the A/C blower is...

Larry-RVer
It may not be that the A/C blower is stopping. It may be that the vacuum to the ducting system is being lost. A common problem with older chassis, not just ford. The "newer" vehicles use...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 08-01-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By wmckinley
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-19-2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,106
Posted By wmckinley
I wired in a Trik-l Start 4 years ago. Haven't...

I wired in a Trik-l Start 4 years ago. Haven't had a chassis battery issue yet. It charges off the Main Coach DC. I'm usually plugged in when parked for extended periods, but the coach has been...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-19-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 971
Posted By wmckinley
On the back of the Level Best panel are the...

On the back of the Level Best panel are the connectors. First step is to reset the controller. Disconnect the cables, all of them, wait a minute and reconnect. Easiest to do from underneath. The...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 07-17-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,480
Posted By wmckinley
SOLD: Voyager B/W Backup Monitor VOM-73SNWIN

I have a Voyager Backup monitor that I removed from my 2007 Sightseer. Redesigning the center section of the dash and this didn't fit into plan. Was working when removed.

Best offer, buyer pays...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-17-2018, 02:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,312
Posted By wmckinley
Quick Google found this ...

Quick Google found this


https://www.supplyhouse.com/Maxitrol-RV20L-1-4-1-4-Poppet-Style-Gas-Regulator-65000-BTU-h-10674000-p
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-13-2018, 06:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,278
Posted By wmckinley
Have had Door squeaks on my coach since I bought...

Have had Door squeaks on my coach since I bought it. During our first 2,000 mile trip it drove me to find it and kill it. Finally found the squeak.


The door latch was squeaking on contact to the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-12-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,018
Posted By wmckinley
Norcold DE-0061 Question

My 2007 was upgraded (by me to get away from the fire starters) to a DE-0061 ac/dc unit years ago. It works ok, but it seems to constantly cycle. 4 minutes on/ 3 minutes off. Noticed this when I...
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