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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,345
Posted By Stan.Birch
No! That's latex; not nearly as strong as...

No! That's latex; not nearly as strong as polyurethane. All polyurethane sealants are adhesive sealants, and if you want the absolute very best then 3M 5200 marine sealant is the way to go, with 3M...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2014, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,345
Posted By Stan.Birch
Wow! You are headed in a really bad direction or...

Wow! You are headed in a really bad direction or what!!?? :nonono:

NEVER use silicon on an RV, because nothing sticks to silicone, not even silicone!!

While Sikaflex has been mentioned, my...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,171
Posted By Stan.Birch
Examine the (blue?) vacuum hose that connects to...

Examine the (blue?) vacuum hose that connects to the bottom of the outside heater shell.

A crack in any vacuum hose will bleed the system, and mess with ALL heater operations.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,623
Posted By Stan.Birch
I have heard that ProFlex is good stuff, but have...

I have heard that ProFlex is good stuff, but have never used it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,623
Posted By Stan.Birch
You can get it at West Marine: 3M 5200...

You can get it at West Marine:

3M 5200 Polyurethane Adhesive/Sealant | West Marine (https://www.westmarine.com/3m--5200-polyurethane-adhesive-sealant--P004_127_002_507)

Make sure you check...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,577
Posted By Stan.Birch
Hi Tom! Thanks for the input. While the...

Hi Tom!

Thanks for the input. While the dinnette on the 32H is a little wider front-to-back, the usefullness of the extended table on the 35P, not the mention the increased functional usefulness...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,577
Posted By Stan.Birch
Tom, Tell me more about the 35P!! We are...

Tom, Tell me more about the 35P!!

We are really undecided between the 32H and the 35P.

khogle mentions: We were told that nobody wants the booth, which I don't believe.

Well . . . we...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-15-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,442
Posted By Stan.Birch
Caution!! Warning!! Don't Do It!!!! ...

Caution!! Warning!! Don't Do It!!!!

Yet another failed Winnebago heater core merely adds to Winnebago's SCS/Frigette shame in shoddy engineering. On my 1999 Adv, I am already on my 5th...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-17-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,167
Posted By Stan.Birch
Very same crappy Scotchweld construct as with my...

Very same crappy Scotchweld construct as with my '99!! And a full decade later, nothing has changed; and a decade later Winnebago still obviously doesn't give a damn!! :nonono:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-15-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,610
Posted By Stan.Birch
X2. The most probable cause of fuel pump failure,...

X2. The most probable cause of fuel pump failure, would be allowing the fuel level get too low, causing the fuel pump to overheat and fail. Our 15 year old Ford chassis has been very reliable, only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-13-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,930
Posted By Stan.Birch
I fail to understand the dilemna. If you are...

I fail to understand the dilemna. If you are connected to a 30 amp 3600 watt power source, and your battery charger requires 20 amps @ 12 VDC, 3 amps at 120VAC, that's only a mere 250 watts, leaving...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-11-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
It has been a rough trip for Winnebago...

It has been a rough trip for Winnebago shareholders, with stock dipping from $40 per share in 2005 to a mere $4 per share in 2009! That's really scary when you are old!, and bad news for anyone...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-11-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Winnebago isn't at all alone in making their...

Winnebago isn't at all alone in making their sidewalls from a thin film of Filon fiberglass glued to lauan plywood. Just about every RV manufacturer in the industry was doing the same thing, and just...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Tom, that tends to correspond with unsubstaniated...

Tom, that tends to correspond with unsubstaniated "rumours" I've recently heard, i.e. that Winnebago has been using Azdel for the past couple of years. And if so, no big surprise that Winnebago...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-10-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Rick, I have major delamination on both...

Rick, I have major delamination on both sidewalls, starting around windows, lights, and fridge/water heater openings. My experience is not at all unique for Winnebagos in the Toronto area where you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-08-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
I have a 15 year old Winnebago motorhome, and...

I have a 15 year old Winnebago motorhome, and would buy another in a flash if they still made my floorplan; but it is rather difficult to find another no-slide rig these days.

Nothwithstanding,...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-07-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,157
Posted By Stan.Birch
My ancient Winnie has Motor Aid, but I am not...

My ancient Winnie has Motor Aid, but I am not aware of any function beyond merely heating the hot water tank while driving. We have the usual dash heater, along with the rear bedroom heater, which...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-07-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,157
Posted By Stan.Birch
Suburban says "No. Suburban does not feel this is...

Suburban says "No. Suburban does not feel this is a safe practice. Some states have laws forbidding the use of propane while driving."

What a pile of garbage!! Not that some states don't...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,945
Posted By Stan.Birch
Winnebago uses a green epoxy goop from 3M called...

Winnebago uses a green epoxy goop from 3M called Scotch Weld. You will find it in their online catalogue p 181.

https://www.lichtsinn.com/PDFs/Winnebago_Catalog.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,393
Posted By Stan.Birch
X2. The noise on my rig turned out to be air flow...

X2. The noise on my rig turned out to be air flow around the front engine hood. Cured it by running a 1/2" strip of polyurethane foam weatherstripping tape around the inside of the hood opening,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-03-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,192
Posted By Stan.Birch
On my '99, there is an antifreeze hose connected...

On my '99, there is an antifreeze hose connected between the water tank and the water pump, with a two way valve to select input to the water pump either from the water tank or the the antifreeze...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Neither are dishonesty or deception very classy....

Neither are dishonesty or deception very classy. People who read this forum avoid making the same mistakes others have made by listening to the experience of others. And I am depending upon the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Wasn't even covered by Winnebago "warranty" when...

Wasn't even covered by Winnebago "warranty" when the rig was new in '99. :nonono:

Fortunately we had a great dealer, who was stuck is swapping parts with other Winnebagos on the lot. But that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
What can I say?? I have a Winnebago; and having...

What can I say?? I have a Winnebago; and having been a victim of Winnebago's screw-you warranty; not to mention that absolutely every Winnebago over five years old in our neighborhood is bulging...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2013, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,782
Posted By Stan.Birch
Yes there was a problem with early Ford 4.6, 5.4...

Yes there was a problem with early Ford 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8 engines launching plugs, but with a stable full of such entities we have never had a problem.

With our 1999 V-10, I changed the plugs at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,320
Posted By Stan.Birch
Although we are looking for a new MH, 5 minutes...

Although we are looking for a new MH, 5 minutes in a new Winnie with it's teensy weensy, presenting an interior more characteristic a dark cave than an RV, left us scrambling to look elsewhere. While...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-08-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,537
Posted By Stan.Birch
LJ, The dealer can make a LOT of difference...

LJ,

The dealer can make a LOT of difference as the customers' front line defense against Winnebago. I bought my rig from the largest dealer in Canada; and without the dealer's help I would have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-27-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,782
Posted By Stan.Birch
Isn't you rig a Winnebago product; and if so, do...

Isn't you rig a Winnebago product; and if so, do they not all have solar panels to keep the batteries charged while in storage? The only battery that isn't attached to the solar panel is the chassis...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-25-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,358
Posted By Stan.Birch
Common symptom of fuel pump failure is that the...

Common symptom of fuel pump failure is that the gen will run for about 20 minutes or so; then start surging for a few seconds on the ramining fuel in the bowl and then sputter off.

In very hot...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-18-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,659
Posted By Stan.Birch
I had Dynabeads added to a new set of 19" tires a...

I had Dynabeads added to a new set of 19" tires a couple years ago, and their performance has been flawless!!

But if you happen have an out-of-round tire, all the beads in the world won't help!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-05-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,908
Posted By Stan.Birch
Make sure the battery connections are tight. ...

Make sure the battery connections are tight.

I think Winnebago removes one of the battery cables instead of using the battery disconnect. When they need battery power, they just slip the cable...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
If he was working under the dash, I would presume...

If he was working under the dash, I would presume he merely pulled the solar panel fuse.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
All Winnebagos came with a standard 15 watt solar...

All Winnebagos came with a standard 15 watt solar panel.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-21-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
That's correct. It doesn't do squat for...

That's correct. It doesn't do squat for boondocking, but it's great for long term storage where you don't have any shore power. Although I do have shore power available, I just use the solar panel to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
Check your water/sewage/battery panel. 1....

Check your water/sewage/battery panel.

1. Unplug shore power.

2. If your house batteries are disconnected, then the test buttons on the panel will not light any of the "levels" LEDs.

3....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,361
Posted By Stan.Birch
I've uploaded a service manual for you: ...

I've uploaded a service manual for you:

https://skydrive.live.com/#!/view.aspx?cid=7A665E57692F73B1&resid=7A665E57692F73B1%21209&app=WordPdf
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
1. You do have a battery disconnect switch, the...

1. You do have a battery disconnect switch, the bottom switch located on the left side of the dash labelled Aux Battery. When you switch the disconnect on and off, you should hear the relay click.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,819
Posted By Stan.Birch
No, he doesn't need a charge controller. He needs...

No, he doesn't need a charge controller. He needs someone that knows a bit about electricity.

The normal unloaded output from the standard 15w solar panel runs around 21 volts. Connected to good...
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