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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By arkaussie
Connex Camera Switch 2016 Journey 40R

I purchased this motor home in March of 2021 and the camera switch was changed out due to intermittent video from the rear camera. The other 2 cameras were fine. Now it has got to the stage of not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-30-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,190
Posted By arkaussie
I have a 2004 40AD. The vac unit is installed in...

I have a 2004 40AD. The vac unit is installed in the compartment on the passenger side in front of the rear wheel where the radio etc is. The vac is installed on the left hand side wall and there is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,973
Posted By arkaussie
I installed mine a few years ago and had no real...

I installed mine a few years ago and had no real problems. Just a time issue to locate the connections needed. I used regular extension cord for my runs as it is double insulated. I think I ran one...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-08-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,155
Posted By arkaussie
Robert, I am thinking about changing my fridge to...

Robert, I am thinking about changing my fridge to a residential also and have the same coach as you do. Could you do a new post with some details of the change over. Also your experience since the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2008, 05:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,916
Posted By arkaussie
Something that some have missed is that I never...

Something that some have missed is that I never asked for any help on any out of warranty problems that had surfaced late which could have happened for whatever reason. The slide leaks and the paint...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-04-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,916
Posted By arkaussie
Well I finally got to the factory for some work...

Well I finally got to the factory for some work on our coach. We have lived in it full time for almost 3 years now and really cannot complain as most of the problems we have had were minor and I was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-04-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,916
Posted By arkaussie
Well I finally got to the factory for some work...

Well I finally got to the factory for some work on our coach. We have lived in it full time for almost 3 years now and really cannot complain as most of the problems we have had were minor and I was...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-04-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By arkaussie
Ours did basically the same thing and I emailed...

Ours did basically the same thing and I emailed the guy at RVcams who said to check the camera by plugging it directly into the monitor to eliminate the cable from the back to the front. He also said...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 24,142
Posted By arkaussie
Ron, If I remember correctly I found a wire at...

Ron,
If I remember correctly I found a wire at the battery solenoids that was hot with ign. on and not with it off. This worked for me because I had to run other wires to that area anyway like the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2008, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,111
Posted By arkaussie
Karen, I may be wrong but I think you missed...

Karen,
I may be wrong but I think you missed the point of Jim's reply. YOU need to call the Winny number and then Winny can call the dealer where your MH is. Once you talk to Winny they should take...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,068
Posted By arkaussie
Glad to hear you had success with the diplexers....

Glad to hear you had success with the diplexers. I installed them in my '04 Horizon 40AD and over a period of time with different diplexers I finally gave up on them. I was getting some bad cable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,903
Posted By arkaussie
I do leave the inverter on all the time and I...

I do leave the inverter on all the time and I believe it draws about 50 watts or the display shows that which I believe is the minimum reading and it jumps in 50 watt increments so not too accurate....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,903
Posted By arkaussie
I'm hoping for some ideas here to solve this...

I'm hoping for some ideas here to solve this problem.

We bought a 2 yr old Horizon 2 yrs ago in Florida and after camping there for a month or 2 we drove to NY for our summer job. I noticed the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-02-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,903
Posted By arkaussie
I'm hoping for some ideas here to solve this...

I'm hoping for some ideas here to solve this problem.

We bought a 2 yr old Horizon 2 yrs ago in Florida and after camping there for a month or 2 we drove to NY for our summer job. I noticed the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-07-2008, 05:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,512
Posted By arkaussie
Most of the diesel pushers have a 10,000 pound...

Most of the diesel pushers have a 10,000 pound tow capacity and if you want more then the Prevosts and a few others do 15000 pound.

I guess everyone has his preference as to how they travel, ours...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2008, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,185
Posted By arkaussie
Vern, I also have a '04 Horizon 40AD however I...

Vern,
I also have a '04 Horizon 40AD however I have a 330HP ISC without the Banks kit. This will be my 3rd change when I do the next one shortly. I intend to install the Fumoto valve this time as I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2008, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By arkaussie
See my other reply. I have enough string to do...

See my other reply. I have enough string to do everyone's blind on the Winne form from the one roll but it works great and was easy to get from Lowes or similar. Easy to install using Scotch tape.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2008, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,917
Posted By arkaussie
I just used a larger size drill bit in my hand to...

I just used a larger size drill bit in my hand to get the burrs off.

Also I found on some of my blinds the nylon grommet was installed on the wrong side of the hole. It should be on the side of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,768
Posted By arkaussie
Just had one jack replaced by my warranty which...

Just had one jack replaced by my warranty which had the new heavier springs. I was talking to the tech about how to get the springs on as I figure I may need to change the others out soon.

He said...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,369
Posted By arkaussie
When I bought my unit at 2 years old I had the...

When I bought my unit at 2 years old I had the dealer fix a couple of places where the glue had come apart. When I found some more places recently I bought some Epoxy Putty by Por 15 from a body shop...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-09-2008, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,848
Posted By arkaussie
I think you will find that you have a 1.5 din...

I think you will find that you have a 1.5 din size radio and so any radio of that size will fit. I also believe you can get a kit to use a standard 1 din radio in that opening.
I would start with...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-31-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,193
Posted By arkaussie
From everything I have read, your non return...

From everything I have read, your non return valve is bad. You can take the insides out of it which will stop you from being able to winterize later but will get you going for now. Going by your...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-03-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,011
Posted By arkaussie
Well we made it from upstate NY to Branson, MO....

Well we made it from upstate NY to Branson, MO. The storm almost got us, we saw about a dozen wrecks when we made a late evening run after watching the local news thinking we were settled in at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-22-2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,011
Posted By arkaussie
If your door is similar to mine then you have 2...

If your door is similar to mine then you have 2 skins on the outside of the door and that is the problem at least I believe it is in my case. As I said in an earlier post I will not know anything...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2007, 02:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,011
Posted By arkaussie
I sure hope you have had success but if you...

I sure hope you have had success but if you haven't. We have a Horizon with an Atwood door and it rattles because the outerlayer rattles against the inner layer I believe. Recently I sprayed some...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-17-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,047
Posted By arkaussie
Like others have said the basement air would not...

Like others have said the basement air would not be a deal breaker but we really do like having it. This is our second Winne with basement for a total of 7 years. The last 3 years have been fulltime...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-14-2007, 05:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,294
Posted By arkaussie
When I bought my coach 2 years ago I found the...

When I bought my coach 2 years ago I found the door stop arm bent inside I'm sure from being blown open. I have replaced the parts but hate to leave it open in case it happens again.

John, have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,193
Posted By arkaussie
Neil, I understand the problems however all...

Neil,
I understand the problems however all manufacturing has it's complications and ongoing problems but they are usually overcome. They used to set windshields in rubber now they are glued in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,193
Posted By arkaussie
Seems to be a common problem, my '04 Horizon has...

Seems to be a common problem, my '04 Horizon has had the same problem. When we bought it almost 2 years ago they fixed all the places I could find and I think they had Winne cover it.

This summer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-11-2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,345
Posted By arkaussie
The link will not work for me. Could you check it...

The link will not work for me. Could you check it please.

I did my own resealing last year and this year everything seems to be OK.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-25-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,072
Posted By arkaussie
I had our coach weighed 4 corners at FMCA Rally...

I had our coach weighed 4 corners at FMCA Rally in Brooksville, FL early this year. I was under weight overall but my pass side rear was much higher than the drivers side. The guy said this was very...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By arkaussie
Finally got my EC30 finished and everything works...

Finally got my EC30 finished and everything works now. Had to run a wire to the front for the #6 status wire as it would not run correctly without it. I connected my heat pump wire to the HVAC line 2...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,261
Posted By arkaussie
When we got our Horizon 2 years ago the pantry...

When we got our Horizon 2 years ago the pantry would sometimes slide open. I pulled the pantry out to try to fix or replace the catch. I found the catch was out of line and we have not had any more...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-12-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Posted By arkaussie
To install extra fans which were not constantly...

To install extra fans which were not constantly on I used the existing temperature switch for the current 2 fans. This switch is at the top of the coil assembly on the right hand side as you look...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-11-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Posted By arkaussie
I have the 4 door Norcold 1200 Fridge in my '04...

I have the 4 door Norcold 1200 Fridge in my '04 Horizon. We have the 40AD so the fridge is located in the passenger slide with the lower and upper vents on the side wall.
I bought the coach 2 years...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 10-11-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,983
Posted By arkaussie
I have the 4 door Norcold 1200 Fridge in my '04...

I have the 4 door Norcold 1200 Fridge in my '04 Horizon. We have the 40AD so the fridge is located in the passenger slide with the lower and upper vents on the side wall.
I bought the coach 2 years...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-20-2007, 02:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,915
Posted By arkaussie
007, Yes, my fridge is the same Norcold 1200...

007,

Yes, my fridge is the same Norcold 1200 4 door. I only discovered the scorching after reading about it in one of the forums or chat groups.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-19-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,915
Posted By arkaussie
The thermal switch is at the top on the right. I...

The thermal switch is at the top on the right. I used this to activate a relay to operate 2 muffin fans I installed in the top opening which is on the wall as my fridge is in a slideout.

I had my...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,104
Posted By arkaussie
I mounted mine in the box with the two large main...

I mounted mine in the box with the two large main solenoids. On my 96 vectra that was by the entrance door and now on my Horizon it is in the electrical connection bay. Wouldn't be without it after 7...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2007, 06:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By arkaussie
This may sound crazy but I forget if it is in the...

This may sound crazy but I forget if it is in the top or the bottom. I want to say the bottom as I assumed it would be the top when I pulled it apart last year. Only to find I was wrong but it is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2007, 04:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,808
Posted By arkaussie
Sorry, I found them, I had searched under Class...

Sorry, I found them, I had searched under Class A, my mistake.

It looks good. Where did you get the lights?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-01-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,808
Posted By arkaussie
Would like to see those pics you posted but...

Would like to see those pics you posted but cannot find them. I searched for led and fun time with no luck. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong so can you help me somehow?

I have been thinking of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By arkaussie
Yes your assist handle outside does have a light...

Yes your assist handle outside does have a light in it. I had to replace mine last year. It is a led style bulb with a small circuit board as I recall.I don't believe you will buy it anywhere like an...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,595
Posted By arkaussie
G'day Don, I have finally got around to...

G'day Don,

I have finally got around to installing my EC30. I have most of the wiring done now. Found that the A/C wires come from the t/stat up behind the oneplace panel so it was easy to do. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By arkaussie
I hadn't given those any thought. We have them in...

I hadn't given those any thought. We have them in all our leased Springdale travel trailers. I guess they are very common so must be available almost everywhere and by the sound of it the price is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2007, 05:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By arkaussie
Ichn, The rest of the coach would be cooler but...

Ichn,
The rest of the coach would be cooler but while we are sleeping it would not be a problem.

John,
The vents sound interesting but it would not help my problem as it is simply the stat not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By arkaussie
DP, If I could parallel the stat then that would...

DP, If I could parallel the stat then that would be great but I think I would still do the 12volt select switch so I could select which stat is in control.

I don't like the fan blowing all night...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By arkaussie
Tom, I have a spare stat that only calls for...

Tom,
I have a spare stat that only calls for stage 1 cooling which would work just fine. I like your point that a standard stat could also be used.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By arkaussie
I believe you are missing the point or I just did...

I believe you are missing the point or I just did not explain myself well. With 2 people sleeping in a small room for 6-8 hours there will be heat build up that the stat just will not see without...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2007, 05:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,896
Posted By arkaussie
This is our 2nd motor home and both have had the...

This is our 2nd motor home and both have had the similar problem. Our bedroom gets too hot overnight. We have tried a small portable fan but it ends up in the way and gets knocked over etc. I do not...
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