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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-22-2020, 11:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
Scott, I'm going to try to do it without removing...

Scott, I'm going to try to do it without removing the batteries; because my health isn't the best, right now. But, of course, if it ends up that I can't complete the job without removing them, out...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
By "remount the electric service panels", I just...

By "remount the electric service panels", I just meant to securely put them back in place; so, we can lower the bed and sleep on it. Just in case the cylinder does need new seals, and it takes a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By luckydog1949
This video may help relate what's written in this thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o41dX04bj7Y


Tom
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
The prospect of having to remove the house...

The prospect of having to remove the house batteries actually seems to be the most labor intensive part of accessing the ram. I'm not as strong as I used to be. Thank you, FIRE UP for the added...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2020, 12:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
FIRE UP, thanks for the detailed write-up. I'm...

FIRE UP, thanks for the detailed write-up. I'm not sure my coach is the same; but, I will start digging inside to see if it matches up. I never thought to look under the breaker and fuse panels in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-15-2020, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
cbierel, the email for owner relations caused an...

cbierel, the email for owner relations caused an error message (MAILER-DAEMON) and a rejection of that email. I went to winnebago.com and filled out an online assistance request to see about getting...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-14-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
BobC, I sent azpete an email; but, of course,...

BobC, I sent azpete an email; but, of course, they may all have been temporarily laid off. So, I'll just be patient waiting for a reply.


Cbeierl, I downloaded both of the diagrams you sent...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-12-2020, 05:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
rgvtexan, our bed runs fore and aft over the...

rgvtexan, our bed runs fore and aft over the engine, at the rear of the coach, over the engine. The cylinder is directly above the electric compartment, where the cord, the inverter/charger, and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-11-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
Thank you for the link; but, all it really covers...

Thank you for the link; but, all it really covers is how to get to the manifold. I've replaced solenoids and fluids there, before. I did find out, back then, not to add fluid unless all slides are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,104
Posted By luckydog1949
2005 Itasca Horizon slide out cylinder access

I have a leak at either the cylinder or hydraulic lines for the driver's side, rear slide. I cannot find a way to access the area where the cylinder and lines are. Does anyone have any idea how to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By luckydog1949
Those go on either side of the large rectangular...

Those go on either side of the large rectangular bars that push the slides out and in. If you look on the other bars, you should be able to see them on either side of any bar that hasn't lost them. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2018, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,149
Posted By luckydog1949
There are companies that repair the dual pane...

There are companies that repair the dual pane windows. One is RVFogDr in Searcy, AR. (https://www.rvfogdr.com/). They repaired one of our fogged windows, in 2013; and, it's been fine, since. The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By luckydog1949
Any of the detectors, LP or CO, can be damaged...

Any of the detectors, LP or CO, can be damaged (ruined) by aerosol spray being used in the RV. The carrier in the aerosol destroys the sensors. It may be that the detector is notifying you of a bad...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 11:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,598
Posted By luckydog1949
1. The current provided by the Amp-L-Start is...

1. The current provided by the Amp-L-Start is nowhere near the current provided by the alternator of any vehicle, much less a motor home.


2. The low relative current available from the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,598
Posted By luckydog1949
I installed an Amp-L-Start on our coach three...

I installed an Amp-L-Start on our coach three years ago; and, we've had no trouble with it, since. But, it IS designed to work with working batteries. If your chassis battery only measures 6v, it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By luckydog1949
Some things to consider are that you have a...

Some things to consider are that you have a pre-DPF, pre-DEF diesel. The DPF requires that you sit and idle while it dumps diesel into the DPF to 'clean it out', even if you've reached your final...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-18-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By luckydog1949
Were the screws located behind the fixture, or...

Were the screws located behind the fixture, or did you access them by removing the trim around the light?

Thanks,
Tom
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-18-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By luckydog1949
Access from behind the light?

If I understand you, you wired and mounted the flasher in behind the lamp? Our bed is directly above the engine, and there is an empty area behind the rear cap that extends from top to bottom, being...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-17-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By luckydog1949
This is all good information; but, I was asking...

This is all good information; but, I was asking how to remove it without breaking it. Do you remove the trim ring to access some screws? That seems to be what was mentioned by RV735?

To...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-17-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,164
Posted By luckydog1949
"Third" brake light

Has anybody removed the rear brake light strip from the rear cap their vehicle to work on it/replace it? The individual LEDs in mine take turns not working. I want to remove it to clean the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By luckydog1949
Bingo! I dug out the "Motor Home Component...

Bingo! I dug out the "Motor Home Component Information" list and every awning/slide topper is an A&E product. I needed the information to fill out the Tough Top Awnings order sheet.

Thank you.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By luckydog1949
Slide topper manufacturer?

We have a 2005 Itasca Horizon 36RD with four slide outs covered by slide toppers. It is time to start replacing the fabric on them. How do I determine whether they were made by A&E or Carefree?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By luckydog1949
I bought the replacement filter, and was going to...

I bought the replacement filter, and was going to replace it myself. Then, fortunately, while the motor home was in the shop having the transmission fluid replaced, I just asked the shop manager if...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,298
Posted By luckydog1949
I just ordered a backup thermostat: "Coleman...

I just ordered a backup thermostat: "Coleman Digital Wall Thermostat Black True Air 6535-3442 Coleman Heat / Cool" for our basement heat pump. Bought it from Makarios RV for just over $102, with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,010
Posted By luckydog1949
Thanks to everyone who replied! I'll try...

Thanks to everyone who replied! I'll try everything suggested. We've been in this site for a while, and haven't run the dash AC. If it happens again, I'll repost.
PS: This could easily have been...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-11-2014, 01:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,010
Posted By luckydog1949
Generator starts by itself!

I hope somebody else has experienced, and fixed, this problem before...

We have a 2005 Itasca Horizon with a 7500 watt Onan Quiet Diesel generator. It has been serviced according to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-26-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,553
Posted By luckydog1949
3-Ts RV, in Lake Havasu City, AZ has a T-21 Door...

3-Ts RV, in Lake Havasu City, AZ has a T-21 Door Stop that might help. Check their web site and if it looks interesting, give them a call. I just bought one, shipping and all about $168 for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-25-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By luckydog1949
We did shorten the paper towel roll to about 1/3...

We did shorten the paper towel roll to about 1/3 of it's original length. Less weight pulling down seems to let it stay in place longer.

Tom
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By luckydog1949
Well, apparently I'm "too late to the party." ...

Well, apparently I'm "too late to the party." According to 3-Ts RV Products, the roll up screen is no longer being made by Atwood. It is still on the 3-Ts web site, but is being removed. So, back...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-18-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By luckydog1949
Thank you, Chris. I've emailed 3 Ts twice, with...

Thank you, Chris. I've emailed 3 Ts twice, with no response. I'll give them a call to order that.

Tom
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By luckydog1949
Is your screen door marked as Attwood or Excel? ...

Is your screen door marked as Attwood or Excel? The person I spoke with at the GNR last year had the same make/model as we do and had the roll up screen installed in theirs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By luckydog1949
Thanks to you all for the good, and fast,...

Thanks to you all for the good, and fast, information! I don't think my door is an "Attwood" door (since the word "Excel" is imprinted into the door handle), so I don't think these will work on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-15-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,486
Posted By luckydog1949
Retractable screen for door

Does anyone know which company sells the retractable replacement screen for the motor home entry door? We spoke with someone at the GNR, but can't remember their names. The screen I'm talking about...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-07-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,015
Posted By luckydog1949
On the C7 in our '05 Itasca Horizon, the...

On the C7 in our '05 Itasca Horizon, the re-calibrated oil level on the dip stick appears to be about two quarts below the "factory" full level. I hope you didn't overfill the crankcase as it will...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-07-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,645
Posted By luckydog1949
As to disabling the lights, we use an empty paper...

As to disabling the lights, we use an empty paper towel roll slid up over the bottom of the assembly, holding the pin in as if the door were closed. Works for us.
We have a similar leak on our '05...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-06-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,397
Posted By luckydog1949
And, if you're not comfortable doing this repair,...

And, if you're not comfortable doing this repair, yourself, there is always rvfogdr.com . They are a company out of Searcy, AR, that repairs the fogged windows. We talked to them at the GNR, this...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-03-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By luckydog1949
To each his own; but, we decided to err on the...

To each his own; but, we decided to err on the side of caution. I built a frame, attaching it to the existing metal housing with metal brackets, and mounted the TV to that framework. I'd rather...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-16-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By luckydog1949
I finally got in and soldered the cable from the...

I finally got in and soldered the cable from the surround sound system to the speaker wires inside the Samsung TV. Surround sound works well, now. Now, I'm just building out the cabinet so it looks...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-05-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,858
Posted By luckydog1949
I just changed out the original Sony TV in our...

I just changed out the original Sony TV in our '05 Horizon 36RD with a Samsung LED TV. I did what erniet did for the audio cable; but, our TV remote will only control the volume and mute the audio...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,974
Posted By luckydog1949
Remember to use a "no ground plane" antenna. ...

Remember to use a "no ground plane" antenna. Otherwise, you won't be able to get a very good SWR. They usually come as a cable/antenna matched set. Our '05 Horizon came with a CB antenna and radio...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-17-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By luckydog1949
It's usually easier to break locked brakes loose...

It's usually easier to break locked brakes loose by putting the transmission in reverse and let it roll an inch or two than it is going forward. We don't back up and hit the brakes nearly as often...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-12-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,518
Posted By luckydog1949
We're fulltimers. When it's time to exercise the...

We're fulltimers. When it's time to exercise the generator, I like to do it on a traveling day. Our fridge then runs on AC from the generator and saves propane. We haven't owned this particular...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-12-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,814
Posted By luckydog1949
DancinCampers, thank you for the detailed...

DancinCampers, thank you for the detailed information! The outside icing on ours was pretty heavy. I'll check to see where the thermister is mounted, to be sure it's taking a valid reading. And,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,814
Posted By luckydog1949
The thermostat in our '05 Horizon 36RD has...

The thermostat in our '05 Horizon 36RD has separate switch positions for "cool", "off", "gas heat", and "elec heat." The manual says that if the selector is set on "elec heat", the heat pump will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-07-2013, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,833
Posted By luckydog1949
Don't you mean that the headlights came from an...

Don't you mean that the headlights came from an 04 Nissan Frontier, instead of Pathfinder? The ones from the Frontier seem to match up to the headlights on my '05 Horizon 36RD.
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