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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-29-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,389
Posted By Garbageman
I just went through this problem. I also had...

I just went through this problem. I also had water running out from under the coach and into the tow compartments either side of the rear axle. It also only happened when the shower was used.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-13-2009, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,467
Posted By Garbageman
I have the same problem when I enter the highway...

I have the same problem when I enter the highway from my driveway, draging the hitch. I purchased a caster that pinned onto my hitch and used it once. It made a horrible noise when it rolled on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-21-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,939
Posted By Garbageman
We have a 2000 UA 36C and love it. We have owned...

We have a 2000 UA 36C and love it. We have owned it now for 2 years and have not had any major problems with the coach. Ours has the Freightliner chassis with the Independent Front Suspension...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,829
Posted By Garbageman
I know I'm a little late coming to this...

I know I'm a little late coming to this conversation but wanted to add my 2 cents.

I had a similar situation where I couldn't retract the main slide. I could hear the motor working but no...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-25-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Posted By Garbageman
It sounds (no pun intended) like your installer...

It sounds (no pun intended) like your installer did not connect/reconnect the surround sound to your TV.

Paul
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,215
Posted By Garbageman
I also received a free 1 year membership. ...

I also received a free 1 year membership.

Soooooo, does this mean I can get a refund on my current Presidents Club membership??

Paul
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-29-2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,468
Posted By Garbageman
Becks is probably correct a coolant valve was...

Becks is probably correct a coolant valve was shut off when they changed your coolant. The valves look like regular hose spiket valves and are located around or near the engine, most of the time.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2008, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,991
Posted By Garbageman
Amanda, you and your husband have every right to...

Amanda, you and your husband have every right to be upset not with having been talked into a IM (probably 1M) but with the line of BS they fed you about tires and "heavy truck" shimy. There BS is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-26-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,918
Posted By Garbageman
Great question. I will be anxiously awaiting the...

Great question. I will be anxiously awaiting the answer to your question. I am having doubts about my system also.

Paul
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-23-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,678
Posted By Garbageman
I'm not sure which end you need, male or female. ...

I'm not sure which end you need, male or female. CW does carry them but they only come in a kit. Any good trailer or hitch store should sell these items also.

Paul
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-12-2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By Garbageman
Ed, that was pencil and paper. My MH doesn't...

Ed, that was pencil and paper. My MH doesn't have the onboard computer.

I filled the tank at my shop, wrote down the odometer reading, filled it again upon my return and noted the odometer...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-12-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By Garbageman
Just got back from a weekend in Portland with the...

Just got back from a weekend in Portland with the MH. Before leaving I checked my air pressures (tires) and misspoke in an earlier post. Fronts are 90lb and rears are 85lb.

The trip was 175...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-08-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By Garbageman
Thanks KIX, I will do that. I am basing the...

Thanks KIX, I will do that. I am basing the pressures on what we weighed our old coach at. I also have the Onan 7.5 genset but when I'm on the track I don't know exactly how the DW leaves the...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-08-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By Garbageman
KIX, we have 36C and we haven't had it weighed...

KIX, we have 36C and we haven't had it weighed yet. I run 85lb in the fronts and 80lb in the rears and this seems comfortable. Funny you should ask about mpg because we are leaving on a weekend...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-08-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,470
Posted By Garbageman
The simple answer is yes. The more air pressure...

The simple answer is yes. The more air pressure the less rolling resistence against the road surface. Do not "over" inflate a tire for the sole purpose of increasing mpg, always follow the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-07-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,869
Posted By Garbageman
becks, those are the three MH's on my short list....

becks, those are the three MH's on my short list.

Monaco Knight 38ft, Cummins ISC 360hp & 1050tq
Tiffin Phaeton 36ft, Cummins ISC 360hp & 1050tq
Newmar Kountry Star 36ft, Cummins ISC 360hp &...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,869
Posted By Garbageman
I wanted to continue this thread concerning the...

I wanted to continue this thread concerning the new Journey/Meridian models.

Unlike some of the others my wife and I liked the layout of the 37ft Meridian as well as the new cabinetry. We were...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-30-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By Garbageman
I have a 2000 36C UA. I haven't heard or felt...

I have a 2000 36C UA. I haven't heard or felt the noise you are describing. Does your coach have the straight axle or IFS?

Paul
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-13-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,969
Posted By Garbageman
I know you are asking how big of an engine is...

I know you are asking how big of an engine is needed to tow your stacker with the weight you have mentioned but I wanted to show you the tow tuff system.

I've towed 7000lb with a 250hp, 680tq, CAT...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-12-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,969
Posted By Garbageman
David, this is something I am considering for my...

David, this is something I am considering for my race trailer so I can pull it with my motorhome, www.tufftow.com (https://www.tufftow.com)

Paul
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,520
Posted By Garbageman
Oregon doesn't use road salt on those occasional...

Oregon doesn't use road salt on those occasional snowy/icy days so that type of corrision isn't present. I have crawled under the coach and haven't seen any sign of rust. I looked down the side of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2007, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,520
Posted By Garbageman
The slide is on the other side, curb side, the...

The slide is on the other side, curb side, the cabinet is on street side, non-slide wall.

I'm taking the coach to the dealer on Thursday for unrelated work. I will try and get some answers then....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,520
Posted By Garbageman
Last trip out in the UA my DW found that the...

Last trip out in the UA my DW found that the plastic splash guard, between the counter and couch was coming loose. I really didn't give much mind and told her I'ld look at when we got home.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,520
Posted By Garbageman
Last trip out in the UA my DW found that the...

Last trip out in the UA my DW found that the plastic splash guard, between the counter and couch was coming loose. I really didn't give much mind and told her I'ld look at when we got home.
...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-14-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,503
Posted By Garbageman
Hey, I resemble that remark. Thanks for the...

Hey, I resemble that remark.

Thanks for the follow up Smlranger.

Paul
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-14-2007, 05:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,637
Posted By Garbageman
Since you are also in Oregon, I would check at GI...

Since you are also in Oregon, I would check at GI Joe's. They have a lot of outdoor and camping equipment.

Paul
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,629
Posted By Garbageman
That's good information to know. Thanks Phil ...

That's good information to know. Thanks Phil

Paul
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-01-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,960
Posted By Garbageman
We use rug tape. It is double sided and holds...

We use rug tape. It is double sided and holds the area rug in place fairly well. You can buy it in any hardware section.

Paul
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-18-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By Garbageman
I just installed the front Konis on the UA and it...

I just installed the front Konis on the UA and it wasn't too bad. Due to the strut arms and other suspension pieces I couldn't use my impact wrench. There just wasn't a straight shot to any...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,269
Posted By Garbageman
I haven't done it yet but my new Konis should be...

I haven't done it yet but my new Konis should be here tomarrow and I will get right to work on it. I'll let you know tomarrow afternoon.

Paul
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,326
Posted By Garbageman
Good information to know. We have just purchased...

Good information to know. We have just purchased our first MH with slideouts, 2000 UA, and since we live in Oregon I know we will get caught out in the rain sometime in the future. Could you please...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,209
Posted By Garbageman
If you are wanting a MH with a washer/dryer combo...

If you are wanting a MH with a washer/dryer combo then I would buy one with it installed already. There are plenty of them out there. Just my opinion.

Paul
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By Garbageman
Thank you for your input. We've been to see the...

Thank you for your input. We've been to see the coach twice and have hammered out a price. The dealership has been real good about noting items that we feel need to be fixed and they will have...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By Garbageman
I'm going to PDI a 2000 UA this weekend. I've...

I'm going to PDI a 2000 UA this weekend. I've looked over the coach and noted several minor items that the dealer says he will fix. But I am wondering to what items should I expect a dealer to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,099
Posted By Garbageman
I'm going to PDI a 2000 UA this weekend. I've...

I'm going to PDI a 2000 UA this weekend. I've looked over the coach and noted several minor items that the dealer says he will fix. But I am wondering to what items should I expect a dealer to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2007, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
Posted By Garbageman
I agree it's the hyd oil. When it gets cold,...

I agree it's the hyd oil. When it gets cold, below 36 degrees our garbage truck hyd system operates slowly until the oil warms up. It's normal.

Paul
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