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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-19-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,816
Posted By Ranger Smith
When I had mine done it was by Thomas Payne Glass...

When I had mine done it was by Thomas Payne Glass in Sebring Florida. They removed both windshields and fabricated and welded new steel in. They then installed new windshields. Cost me about $1500...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-26-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By Ranger Smith
That is an adjustment strap fpr the awning. It...

That is an adjustment strap fpr the awning. It goes on one end of the roller tube. It is to hold the awning cover out when moving the awning in and out
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-08-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 663
Posted By Ranger Smith
Usually the leak will look like the windshield...

Usually the leak will look like the windshield but it usually is the clearance lights above. I've had that problem on several winnebago motorhomes. Also where the front cap, roof, radius edge meet is...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-15-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 727
Posted By Ranger Smith
We stay at Riverbend Campground in Tamworth, Nh....

We stay at Riverbend Campground in Tamworth, Nh. It is about a 1/2 hour ride to North Conway, all the shops and Mt. Washington.When you go to the summit make sure you have at least a 1/2 tank of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 473
Posted By Ranger Smith
We had a 2006 Journey . . . Same rig . . . Nice....

We had a 2006 Journey . . . Same rig . . . Nice. Make sure basement air is working 100% side seams on roof are sealeed properly. Also check radiator to see if something was put over slobber tube to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By Ranger Smith
There is a vacuum pump mounted on the front...

There is a vacuum pump mounted on the front firewall under the hood. Those go bad. It could also be that one of the vacuum lines cracked and not supplying proper vacuum. Had that problem with our...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2023, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 662
Posted By Ranger Smith
There are a lot of brake lines under there. Brake...

There are a lot of brake lines under there. Brake reservoir is in front on drivers side . . . Look for the master cylinder.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 467
Posted By Ranger Smith
Most all winnebago RV's have a switch that will...

Most all winnebago RV's have a switch that will allow you to run radio off house batteries . . . which requires no ignition or chassis which requires the ignition to be in accessory. It is generally...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-26-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By Ranger Smith
Possibly a bad 300A fuse at battery terminal or...

Possibly a bad 300A fuse at battery terminal or house disconnect solenoid could be bad. Start by tracing cable if possible and see where you lose power with a test light or meter. Bad battery ground??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,186
Posted By Ranger Smith
Just did mine and used eternabond tape. There...

Just did mine and used eternabond tape. There will be no more issues with sealing it. Went over channel on inside of gutter seam and on to roof. I used the 2" wide black because the edge of the coach...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,181
Posted By Ranger Smith
From what I possibly recall on our 06 when we had...

From what I possibly recall on our 06 when we had it . . . Possibly under the front steps for access . . . Memory is vague oon that rig. as it was 17 yrs ago we had it.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-06-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By Ranger Smith
The winnebago is better quality. It does not have...

The winnebago is better quality. It does not have a shower?? I would stay away fronm a Thor and maybe find a little bigger winnie with a shower and generator. I have not had good luck with any Thor I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-18-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By Ranger Smith
It is probably an open and not a short. A short...

It is probably an open and not a short. A short would blow a fuse. Usually it is a bad crimp where the wires connect.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-16-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Ranger Smith
I had one of the first . . . A 1999 UF . Only...

I had one of the first . . . A 1999 UF . Only thing I didn't care for was all the gold tone plumbing faucets etc.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-15-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 709
Posted By Ranger Smith
It does not have one . . . They're AIR BRAKES

It does not have one . . . They're AIR BRAKES
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2023, 04:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By Ranger Smith
A lot of times they will leak in the corner where...

A lot of times they will leak in the corner where the front cap/roof and sidewall meet. Other area is the front marker lamps on top of the cap will leak and need to be removed and resealed.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,044
Posted By Ranger Smith
Fuses … Large and small

Fuses … Large and small
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Ranger Smith
Just get one of these ...

Just get one of these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XKQQQW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

And download an app
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By Ranger Smith
The largest valve is the black water tank. The 2...

The largest valve is the black water tank. The 2 smaller ones are for gray water as you said in your post. Also the sensors are known to not be accurate. Black tanks will often show 1/3 or 2/3 when...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By Ranger Smith
The infocase is the big sack you get with the...

The infocase is the big sack you get with the literature when you purchase the Motorhome. If it is not there you are out of luck as they can't make another one.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-21-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By Ranger Smith
I believe there is an access panel on top that...

I believe there is an access panel on top that you pull the screws out and get to it that way. That is how it was on my 2012 Tour
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,349
Posted By Ranger Smith
Sounds like a bad connection possibly on the...

Sounds like a bad connection possibly on the ground or even possibly a bad cable or the solenoid for the chassis battery disconnect is bad
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-17-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By Ranger Smith
White goes to black and red goes to yellow

White goes to black and red goes to yellow
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2022, 04:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,020
Posted By Ranger Smith
If it is a Trimark system you can call them and...

If it is a Trimark system you can call them and they can tell you what keypad will work. They are very friendly and helpful. You could replace the handle with one with the keypad in it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2022, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,174
Posted By Ranger Smith
It should run them with no problem.

It should run them with no problem.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-04-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,590
Posted By Ranger Smith
If it were me what I do is leave the batteries on...

If it were me what I do is leave the batteries on and I run a cord out to the rv and let the charger/converter in the rv keep the batteries maintained. There are some parasitic voltage drains that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-21-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By Ranger Smith
No . . . They normally run around 13 amps when...

No . . . They normally run around 13 amps when running
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-20-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By Ranger Smith
You should be able to do it with a set of gauges...

You should be able to do it with a set of gauges on there.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,006
Posted By Ranger Smith
Did you physically turn the breakers off then...

Did you physically turn the breakers off then back on?? Sometimes they look like they are on when they have in fact tripped. Do you hear any hum from it?? Does fan only mode work??
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-15-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Ranger Smith
there should be a separate thing that looks like...

there should be a separate thing that looks like a drain nut maybe 1/2 way up.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-15-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By Ranger Smith
Turn off the water heater . . . Remove the drain...

Turn off the water heater . . . Remove the drain plug and flush it out. Have you ever replaced the anode rod in there??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-13-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By Ranger Smith
It just snaps in

It just snaps in
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,459
Posted By Ranger Smith
The Cortana viewer is usually a free download.

The Cortana viewer is usually a free download.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-04-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,657
Posted By Ranger Smith
Don't check the breakers. Flip them off and on...

Don't check the breakers. Flip them off and on one at a time. Sometimes they trip and look like they are on. Only way to tell is reset it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By Ranger Smith
Sounds like your 12 vdc is out. Could be your...

Sounds like your 12 vdc is out. Could be your house switch is off.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By Ranger Smith
That might be your vacuum pump for your vents

That might be your vacuum pump for your vents
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-09-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ranger Smith
It is a programmable shade. There are 2 push...

It is a programmable shade. There are 2 push buttons on the passenger side up by the top pillar near windshield. One is to program solar shade and the other programs the night shade stops. There is a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-09-2020, 06:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By Ranger Smith
If you go to Winnebago.com they have all the...

If you go to Winnebago.com they have all the diagrams and locations online for your particular RV.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-04-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,478
Posted By Ranger Smith
Piece of 2x4 with a V cut in it to hold pipe up....

Piece of 2x4 with a V cut in it to hold pipe up. Maybe a longer tailpiece on sink?? Plumbers strap to hold it up and in place??
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-03-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By Ranger Smith
They are still there . . . Just impossible to...

They are still there . . . Just impossible to find. Need to click on brands then Winnebago and go to bottom of page and click on site map.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-23-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 404
Posted By Ranger Smith
There is a priming lever or manual pump on them...

There is a priming lever or manual pump on them that needs to be pumped up to re prime the system. There is a ton of info on re-priming a cat engine when you do a google search.You should always have...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-15-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By Ranger Smith
Usually on the magnum panel there is also a...

Usually on the magnum panel there is also a button that turns the charger off and on. Is the chg light on??
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-13-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Ranger Smith
Here is your wiring diagram ...

Here is your wiring diagram
https://www.winnebagoind.com/diagram/2013/13_wire_181742.pdf
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 533
Posted By Ranger Smith
The new style vinyl is called SPC flooring. It is...

The new style vinyl is called SPC flooring. It is vinyl plank that is 100% waterproof. It is infused with fine stone granules and it does not shrink or expand. It does not require any acclimation...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,968
Posted By Ranger Smith
It's an RV built on a truck chassis. You don't...

It's an RV built on a truck chassis. You don't get a decent ride till you upgrade to a pusher. That is from my own personal experience owning many different rigs. Even the Class A gas rigs ride rough.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,688
Posted By Ranger Smith
RUN . . . Any heavy duty spring shop should be...

RUN . . . Any heavy duty spring shop should be able to do it for you
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-12-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By Ranger Smith
Needs to be updated with the heavier duty tracks...

Needs to be updated with the heavier duty tracks and motors. If it had a problem and it just gets repaired it is bound to happen again
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-12-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,534
Posted By Ranger Smith
There were issues with the schwintek slides on...

There were issues with the schwintek slides on the big slide out in 2013 and 2014 models. Make sure the problem has been corrected with the unit you are planning on buying.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-29-2020, 03:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 798
Posted By Ranger Smith
Linear foot is length. so it is $170 for every...

Linear foot is length. so it is $170 for every foot.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-07-2020, 03:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By Ranger Smith
Usually the switch for that light is in the bay...

Usually the switch for that light is in the bay where the water and sewer hook ups are. It is for when you are hooking up at night.
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