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Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-27-2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,642
Posted By Dougmyers
Ugly I had a girl friend that was ugly one time...

Ugly I had a girl friend that was ugly one time but boy could she kiss real good!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-25-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,281
Posted By Dougmyers
I can say my 1990 Elandan has done the same thing...

I can say my 1990 Elandan has done the same thing sinse I got it three years ago, I have had the wiper control knob box rebuilt 2 times and it still comes on for a short time then stops. The rebuild...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-30-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,592
Posted By Dougmyers
I used the Battery terminal disconnect on all...

I used the Battery terminal disconnect on all three of my Batterys but I have the space to be able to reach them easily the way my old Wini is set up.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Dougmyers
In Texas I change mine every year at State...

In Texas I change mine every year at State Inspection time need it or not I just do it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,289
Posted By Dougmyers
I would take a meter to the Dash light switch and...

I would take a meter to the Dash light switch and see if you are getting power across it next.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-05-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,255
Posted By Dougmyers
Sounds like a grounding issue to me double check...

Sounds like a grounding issue to me double check the ground or even re-do it to be sure.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-01-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,993
Posted By Dougmyers
I would say no and no as long as the pvc plug is...

I would say no and no as long as the pvc plug is made for hot water or high temp pvc.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-11-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Dougmyers
I just today installed the flow-rite Batt system...

I just today installed the flow-rite Batt system on the old Winni took me several hours as I wanted it to be right.
Then when filling the house Batts I noticed one of the plastic caps logs had a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-23-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,487
Posted By Dougmyers
5 Gallon can and a hose? I know I was hit about...

5 Gallon can and a hose?
I know I was hit about two years back and my motor home was emptyed over night from a full tank. I think they got 5 gallons and just let the rest run out on the ground BIG...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,362
Posted By Dougmyers
Dont know about your fancy M/H but my Batt...

Dont know about your fancy M/H but my Batt started discharging a couple of months back for no reason I could put my finger on.
It discharged while sitting and on ground power.
Then I decided it had...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-24-2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,499
Posted By Dougmyers
I wonder how things went in Durango?

I wonder how things went in Durango?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-24-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Dougmyers
I just ordered the Flow-Rite Battery watering...

I just ordered the Flow-Rite Battery watering system for my old Winnebago from Bass-Pro Shop on line.

Enough for three batterys and shipping cost just over $150.

Cant wait to get them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-24-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,367
Posted By Dougmyers
I just ordered the Flow-Rite Battery watering...

I just ordered the Flow-Rite Battery watering system for my old Winnebago from Bass-Pro Shop on line.

Enough for three batterys and shipping cost just over $150.

Cant wait to get them...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-19-2006, 06:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,803
Posted By Dougmyers
The difference of tire pressure to altitude is...

The difference of tire pressure to altitude is not even a consideration for aircraft tire pressure at sea level to 30,000 feet AGL. When the airlines build up a tire wheel unit the unit is filled...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-04-2006, 04:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,929
Posted By Dougmyers
Is it tracking when you get into rutts in the...

Is it tracking when you get into rutts in the road and wanting to follow them until you make it steer out of the rutt?

If so I would say you need better shocks and maybe a steering stabilzer bar...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-24-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,111
Posted By Dougmyers
Good for you I am glad some compressed air was...

Good for you I am glad some compressed air was all it needed!
Job well done!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-23-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dougmyers
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gary N.:
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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-23-2006, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,723
Posted By Dougmyers
If you are doing the repairs and trouble shooting...

If you are doing the repairs and trouble shooting I sujest this.
First try and unplug every wire to the dash then replace to blown fuse then plug the wires back in one at a time and check the fuse...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-23-2006, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By Dougmyers
That tube is most likley on it to try and stop...

That tube is most likley on it to try and stop any hormonic vibrations from cracking the fiberglass while driving. I would suspect it is like a dampener.
I would replace it as soon as possible if it...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-23-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,111
Posted By Dougmyers
Before blowing lets drop back to the flame color....

Before blowing lets drop back to the flame color. A blue flame is ok but it should have some white flame as well if its all blue you are not getting enough air mixture with the gas and not getting...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-21-2006, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,272
Posted By Dougmyers
High speed relay You should be able to use a...

High speed relay

You should be able to use a jumper wire and determine if the relay is working.
Pull the relay off and use a jumper in the relay plug in connection with a direct run to the high...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-21-2006, 12:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,272
Posted By Dougmyers
Any place that works on car or truck A/C,s can...

Any place that works on car or truck A/C,s can work on your A/C.

The problem is a lot of regular garages dont like working on RV,s call around and ask if they work on RV,s and what their shop rate...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-17-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,702
Posted By Dougmyers
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by starchy:
From my understanding, the solar panel...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-17-2006, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,736
Posted By Dougmyers
I bet Winnebago donated it for the publisity...

I bet Winnebago donated it for the publisity (spelling) for free.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-16-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,434
Posted By Dougmyers
Check your local RV sales and parts store closest...

Check your local RV sales and parts store closest to you!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-12-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,427
Posted By Dougmyers
They didnt need no stinking wrecker! Just take...

They didnt need no stinking wrecker!
Just take the wheels off the dolly and back back over it!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-12-2006, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,070
Posted By Dougmyers
I have one its a steel lock box that was in the...

I have one its a steel lock box that was in the old Winne when I bought it already. It is bolted to the floor. I dont know who made it but I will look when I get the Winne home from the shop.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-11-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,036
Posted By Dougmyers
Get some bed foam and cut it to fit the hole then...

Get some bed foam and cut it to fit the hole then paint it to color match as close as possible and stick it in the hole when needed.
If you forget to take it out it will collapse under pressure and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-08-2006, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,616
Posted By Dougmyers
That would scare the begebers out of me! I...

That would scare the begebers out of me!

I hope everything is ok?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-07-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,143
Posted By Dougmyers
It sounds like it made contact with frame screw...

It sounds like it made contact with frame screw and shorted out. There should have been a fuse for such a thing in case it happened. Even then it probley would have damaged the unit even with a fuse....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-06-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,143
Posted By Dougmyers
Chipp did you ask them if they could repair it...

Chipp did you ask them if they could repair it for a small fee?

It is not their fault it got a surge in power I would think that was induced by a person, so why should they pay for someone elses...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-04-2006, 05:56 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,234
Posted By Dougmyers
I just now remembered about the chat! I hate...

I just now remembered about the chat!

I hate it when I miss good stuff too!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,498
Posted By Dougmyers
P/N 4100267 PRESET THERMOSTAT I think...

P/N 4100267 PRESET THERMOSTAT

I think thats it on the above post link!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-30-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,919
Posted By Dougmyers
All I can say is check out ebay on the...

All I can say is check out ebay on the replacement cooling unit. I bought one for mine on ebay for about $450 and replaced it myself in about 6 hours work.
Yes its a some work but nothing you cant...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,897
Posted By Dougmyers
You might run a search on line for RV Cabinet...

You might run a search on line for RV Cabinet latch and see what pops up.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,517
Posted By Dougmyers
I use one of those rubber bungy type ball device...

I use one of those rubber bungy type ball device for holding my door open. You pull the ball and place it in to a small ball socket fitting that comes with ball bungy when you buy it.
Got mine at RV...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,171
Posted By Dougmyers
Dont know about yours but my front TV needed to...

Dont know about yours but my front TV needed to come out and it was simply a job of tapping the two side board covers with a small rubber hammer to break some glue lose that held them in place....
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-22-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,234
Posted By Dougmyers
I believe there was up to 16 members on at one...

I believe there was up to 16 members on at one point in chat.

I did not have much to say but I did enjoy reading others questions.

It was fun and I do thank the Winnebago rep for his presence...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2006, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,561
Posted By Dougmyers
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Gary Krieg:
OK, is did a search for the fueling wedge...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2006, 06:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,884
Posted By Dougmyers
Other then fuses I dont know how you could...

Other then fuses I dont know how you could protect the controls.
But it sounds like they took at least a 120V hit off a 12V system and maybe more!
Your lucky it did not set the rig on fire.

You...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-17-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,561
Posted By Dougmyers
I see the benifits as two ways you can set it and...

I see the benifits as two ways you can set it and forget it.
It will come on when it needs to and you dont even have to move after you get it set.
It goes off and you dont have do anything, it will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,447
Posted By Dougmyers
Your flame or pressure maybe out of adjustment...

Your flame or pressure maybe out of adjustment causing it to get too hot or the vent air setting for the flame.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,597
Posted By Dougmyers
I have already done my old Winne last week with a...

I have already done my old Winne last week with a complete reseal of the whole roof and end cap.
I feel much dryer now!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-15-2006, 07:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,598
Posted By Dougmyers
Yes I have mine plugged in all the time charging...

Yes I have mine plugged in all the time charging all batts even when on shore power, and all connected inside the motor homes 120V wall plug. I have not suffored any ill effects and my batts are...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 03-15-2006, 06:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,674
Posted By Dougmyers
Clicking noise! Or a pump sound maybe from...

Clicking noise!

Or a pump sound maybe from your electric Fuel pump in or close to the fuel tank.
My 1990 Elandan is doing the same thing.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-14-2006, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,598
Posted By Dougmyers
I got my float chargers at Lowes Lumber and hard...

I got my float chargers at Lowes Lumber and hard wear store, they come with a thriple connector one is regular clips for batt hook up the second is loops for the screw on connection to the batts and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-14-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,075
Posted By Dougmyers
Thats the kind of stuff thats good to hear! ...

Thats the kind of stuff thats good to hear!

I wonder if they would re-paint the old 1990 Winne for me?
Nay its too far to drive from Texas.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,384
Posted By Dougmyers
No failures for me but an AC will run you about...

No failures for me but an AC will run you about 500 to 600$ just to buy it.
Then the labor to install it at 120$ a hour if its out of warranty.
Could be money well spend if you are close to the end...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-12-2006, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,185
Posted By Dougmyers
I took my old Winne in to a shop last week had...

I took my old Winne in to a shop last week had the roof washed, and two coats of Elastomeric applyed about 3 gallons.
A new Maxxfan installed, a new show sky lite installed and the cap front to roof...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-12-2006, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,598
Posted By Dougmyers
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DougJ:
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