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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-25-2011, 06:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,110
Posted By BucknJeff
I wonder if you had a momentary ABS activation...

I wonder if you had a momentary ABS activation and that added to the issue.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-29-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,249
Posted By BucknJeff
I agree with the OP. The overcharging is due to a...

I agree with the OP. The overcharging is due to a shorted battery, creating a low voltage that the charger is constantly trying to overcome.

That also explains the overheating on only one...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,918
Posted By BucknJeff
2004 Horizon 40AD

I'd like to tell you that I have not done the same thing, and even more, I'd like to tell you that I have not done it twice!

I'd like to, but I can't.

The fresh tank overflow is not sufficient...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-19-2011, 06:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,931
Posted By BucknJeff
Dryers

We have experienced both condensing (commonly called "ventless") and vented. Each have their own trade offs, and for us, we found better, faster and less wrinkled results with the vented units.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2011, 03:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,937
Posted By BucknJeff
That should have read "LIFT the room" not "life"....

That should have read "LIFT the room" not "life". Sorry!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,937
Posted By BucknJeff
Have you checked to see if the slide out main...

Have you checked to see if the slide out main support nylon "glides" have fallen out or are damaged? This can prevent the slide from begining to "go up the hill" of retraction, and it sounds as...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-02-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,208
Posted By BucknJeff
Norcold 1200 conversion to Amish Cooling?

Greetings all,

We are headed West to use our camper, which we keep in Indio in the Winter time, moving it to the Napa Valley for the summer.

We have not been able to get the parts pre-sent for...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-20-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,543
Posted By BucknJeff
+1. This is likely your culprit.

+1. This is likely your culprit.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
Thanks, I tried that too. Took everything out and...

Thanks, I tried that too. Took everything out and washed it, but to no avail.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2010, 05:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
Thanks again to all of you. I think next...

Thanks again to all of you.

I think next visit I will have the inspection camera and check the bottom of the toilet-to-tank route, as well as the vent pipe connection to the tank. Not a bad idea...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
It's a terrible 4 letter word. I'm not really...

It's a terrible 4 letter word. I'm not really allowed to talk about it in polite company.

:)
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
Thanks to all above. We do have a washer, but...

Thanks to all above. We do have a washer, but that wasn't it.

I am wondering of the "collar" on the toilet flange isnt leaking. The connection from the floor tot he toilet is tight, but that tank...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
I was wondering about this very joint. Did...

I was wondering about this very joint.

Did you have smell in the stool room? We don't. Only on the other side of the coach.

Thanks. How did you access that area?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
Tried that too. Thanks!

Tried that too. Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
That was going to be one of my next attempts. The...

That was going to be one of my next attempts. The vent pipe is boxed in just inside the stool room. I thought about using low pressure compressed air (like from a shop vac) to see if I can find it.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-10-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,099
Posted By BucknJeff
Our Coach is a Little Stinker!

So, here is an odd one.

We have a 2004 Itasca Horizon 40 AD.

Recently, we began getting sewer gas smell under the bathroom vanity.

I know what you're thinking. It's the one way vent gone...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-04-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,862
Posted By BucknJeff
We used to have a set of AGM's that you could add...

We used to have a set of AGM's that you could add a DI water and catalyst solution to replace liquid lost over long operation in very dry climates, which we did. You are correct in that the cover...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-04-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,862
Posted By BucknJeff
In general, AGM batteries don't require watering...

In general, AGM batteries don't require watering unless you abuse them. Many are sealed. Those look like they might be Lifeline's, which rarely need water.

But yeah, if you were to use flooded...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,407
Posted By BucknJeff
Excellent idea ! I also posted the Iowa...

Excellent idea !

I also posted the Iowa River RV Park on rv park reviews dot com.

Thanks.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-28-2010, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,407
Posted By BucknJeff
Kurt's Complete Auto and RV Service. ...

Kurt's Complete Auto and RV Service.

641-430-4115

You may remember Kurt as the recently-departed director of the shop at Winnebago.

He has gone full-time on his own, despite the many...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-27-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,407
Posted By BucknJeff
Drove past Winnie today, picking up parts for my...

Drove past Winnie today, picking up parts for my coach.

I am in Belmond (30 miles south of Forest City) having work done at a new RV repair shop there.

Hopefully, I get sprung tomorrow night,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-17-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,361
Posted By BucknJeff
Any dashboard trouble lights? Any buzzers...

Any dashboard trouble lights?

Any buzzers ringing when it shuts down?

When it will start, will it rev up to the governor?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By BucknJeff
It Works!

So, the "New to Me" TriMark e-FOB system I purchased off Ebay is installed and working.

The one I purchased was made in 2005, and sat somewhere for a while. It is discontinued and not supplied...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By BucknJeff
Found a seller on Ebay with a few of the TriMark...

Found a seller on Ebay with a few of the TriMark kits for around $40, so I took the plunge. The remotes may not have the right characters on the remote buttons, but I can learn!

It's going to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2010, 05:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By BucknJeff
Thanks all !! The TriMark is the one I found...

Thanks all !!

The TriMark is the one I found online, as well as one from Essex Electronics.

I'll start sourcing the TriMark one, configured for entry door and cargo door on the remote key fobs....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-04-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By BucknJeff
(Moose and Squirrel must die?) Thanks! I...

(Moose and Squirrel must die?)

Thanks! I found a few other manufacturers on line as well.

Do you know the brand they used and if it plugged in or if they had to re-wire the harness for it?
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-04-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,545
Posted By BucknJeff
SCS/Frigette Keyless Entry Main Module

Has apparently, not unlike the Company that made it, died.

Neither fob will work, nor will it go into "enroll mode" as described in other posts and in the directions.

It has power to it, but no...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-30-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By BucknJeff
Yep, for reference, the parts are as follows: ...

Yep, for reference, the parts are as follows:

(freightliner numbers)

Tank 05-23045-000 (about $102)
Cap 05-207630-001 (about $8)
Barbs (2 needed ) 05-23345-001 (about $4 ea.)

There is a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-30-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By BucknJeff
Jim, Thanks for the reply. Is the...

Jim,

Thanks for the reply.

Is the filler neck in a disadvantageous position?

DO you know if it bolted up, or what was necessary to get it in?

Thanks so much. I'll call them, but I wanted...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,348
Posted By BucknJeff
on most of the Onan's (we have a diesel) there is...

on most of the Onan's (we have a diesel) there is a small 5 amp 12vdc fuse for the control circuit, which isn't the problem here, as you say it starts via the remote switch.

I was just being sure...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,348
Posted By BucknJeff
On the genny, are you looking at the little 5 amp...

On the genny, are you looking at the little 5 amp fuse, or the main breaker?

Make sure the main breaker on the genny is turned OFF, and then back ON.

Then, give the ATS (automatic transfer...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-25-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By BucknJeff
Thanks! I think I'll shoot John an email if...

Thanks!

I think I'll shoot John an email if I don't find it soon.

Really Appreciate it!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-25-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By BucknJeff
2004 Horizon 40AD ISC350 Coolant Tank

After not finding the posts about those (John C?) that changed out their plastic coolant accumulator tank to a metal one, I need help with the part and procedure.

If my frail memory serves me well...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,035
Posted By BucknJeff
UPDATE: I have replaced both headlight...

UPDATE:

I have replaced both headlight assemblies on our coach (2004 Horizon 40AD) with aftermarket (DOT approved) "projector" headlights. Since our coach uses the same headlight assemblies as...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-12-2009, 03:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,035
Posted By BucknJeff
Well, the acetone I have must be different, or my...

Well, the acetone I have must be different, or my headlights are different. They are made by Depo, and they fogged over immediately when I applied it, despite very gently rubbing, which did produce...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,035
Posted By BucknJeff
Yeah, not so much on the acetone method. ...

Yeah, not so much on the acetone method.

Unless you actually wanted new headlight assemblies, because thats what I have to go and buy now.

Internet hoax.

Beware.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-09-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,337
Posted By BucknJeff
I think he mentioned in one of the added posts...

I think he mentioned in one of the added posts that he later found his AC was working, and the first time he forgot to lower the temperature far enough to make the system start.

It appears that he...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,337
Posted By BucknJeff
FL Guy, I will be in your area in about a...

FL Guy,

I will be in your area in about a week. If you don't have it solved, send me a PM, and I'll be glad to come over and have a look with you if you like.

I'm no rocket scientist, but I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,337
Posted By BucknJeff
Could be the transfer relays INSIDE the INVERTER....

Could be the transfer relays INSIDE the INVERTER. I think thats what Neil said above as well.

This explains why it sees AC in (so you know the main transfer switch is not the culprit) and why you...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-03-2008, 05:25 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,036
Posted By BucknJeff
I understand your fuel concerns, Randy. ...

I understand your fuel concerns, Randy.

However, I am happy to report that its high and dry here, no major flood damage anywhere near the area. We drove through Cedar Rapids on our way here. While...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,036
Posted By BucknJeff
The wifi is now working in the rally grounds.

The wifi is now working in the rally grounds.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-02-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,036
Posted By BucknJeff
Live from Forest City... The coaches are...

Live from Forest City...

The coaches are already arriving. There are area directors and National officials arriving and getting things in order.

Lunch with Jill today, and she sends hugs out to...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-01-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,036
Posted By BucknJeff
Breakfast at the Lodge! Please pardon me if...

Breakfast at the Lodge!

Please pardon me if this is not news (previously posted) but I have limited internet connection and time.

We are sitting at the Lodge, enjoying lunch with Jill!!

Good...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-05-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,994
Posted By BucknJeff
Howdy!! John is correct. We installed a 15k...

Howdy!!

John is correct. We installed a 15k Carrier low profile unit in our kitchen vent.

We can cool the coach down to 70 when its one hundred degrees outside.

We also wired it thru the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-14-2008, 01:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,058
Posted By BucknJeff
We were shocked to hear from the Cummins tech...

We were shocked to hear from the Cummins tech that our lifetime average fuel mileage was over 10 mpg on the engine ECM. This is cumulative, and I think somehow flawed. We used to average 8 when we...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-13-2008, 02:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,654
Posted By BucknJeff
https://www.winnebagoind.com/products/itasca/2009/h...

https://www.winnebagoind.com/products/itasca/2009/horizon/floorplans.php

Anyone else notice that the 2009 Itasca Horizon 40TD has no shower or tub? Only the Vectra of the same floorplan has one.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-18-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,450
Posted By BucknJeff
On some chassis, with certain engines, there is a...

On some chassis, with certain engines, there is a switch exactly as you describe for curb idle speed adjustment.

If it rocks in 2 directions, with the "normal" position being center, its a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By BucknJeff
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by arkaussie:
B n J did you take the skin off with the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,267
Posted By BucknJeff
You are correct! The outer skin rattles...

You are correct!

The outer skin rattles against the door sub frame. Its worse when its really windy. The solution is to disassemble the door, and place a buffer between the door skin and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,632
Posted By BucknJeff
Like most have said, every coach has it's own set...

Like most have said, every coach has it's own set of compromises.

Like John Canfield, our "due diligence" included gaining an understanding not only of how the coach was assembled, but how it was...
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