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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-20-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,917
Posted By Ptribbey
If you think the recall isn't really needed take...

If you think the recall isn't really needed take a look at my friends web site at www.bob-marie.com (https://www.bob-marie.com) and see the results of the possible fire. What can happen when parked...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2009, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,413
Posted By Ptribbey
CDI did the warranty paint repair at no cost, and...

CDI did the warranty paint repair at no cost, and there was no time limit as to when they would do the repair. They are a good outfit to deal with and they stand up to their customer warranty much...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-27-2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,413
Posted By Ptribbey
Roadking, I not only have the same year U/A, but...

Roadking, I not only have the same year U/A, but the same floor plan (40K), but based on your pic I have the same color. There is only one fuel filter on our engines.

Have you had the paint...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2009, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,011
Posted By Ptribbey
You may have a duct problem or something else,...

You may have a duct problem or something else, but the first thing I would do is remove and clean the unit. My house air was so poor I installed a roof air to help cool my coach. I had the unit...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-24-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,303
Posted By Ptribbey
I had a leather repair guy come out to my coach...

I had a leather repair guy come out to my coach here in Tucson. He repaired some scratches, and I had some areas of the leather that just looked dirty. I had used leather cleaner but nothing helped....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2009, 04:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,167
Posted By Ptribbey
Better solution might be what we did for our...

Better solution might be what we did for our coach. We purchased a cover for the dash from Sun Tek (888-834-0764). They come in various colors and are custom made for your coach. You tell them what...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,322
Posted By Ptribbey
Had the same problem with a Freedom 2000...

Had the same problem with a Freedom 2000 inverter/charger. Based on your model and year I think you may have a Freedom 1500. It is a black box. If that is true I had the following solution. The...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-21-2009, 05:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,646
Posted By Ptribbey
One thing to try, clean the edge connector to the...

One thing to try, clean the edge connector to the control board. There is also diode that could have opened. If you have an ohm meter, you should have low resistance of the diode in one direction,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-15-2009, 04:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,928
Posted By Ptribbey
Had the same symtoms with mine and it turned out...

Had the same symtoms with mine and it turned out to be a bad sail switch. This is a micro switch that is made with air flow from the blower. The switch was about $8.00.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,621
Posted By Ptribbey
There is a known issue with the Xantrex Freedom...

There is a known issue with the Xantrex Freedom inverter/charger. I have the 2000 Watt version, but the problem would also be in the 1500 watt model. The control board plugs into an edge connector...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-03-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,481
Posted By Ptribbey
From the posts on this forum it sounds like the...

From the posts on this forum it sounds like the only thing holding the fiberglass to the roof is the sealant along the sides, and front and rear caps. I can't understand any engineering that would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2008, 04:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,202
Posted By Ptribbey
The slides are covered by Winnebago for three...

The slides are covered by Winnebago for three years. The HWH portion of the slides, along with the jacks are covered by HWH for three years. The Winnebago warranty covers things like seals, etc.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ptribbey
I have a 40K, and my water compartment is just...

I have a 40K, and my water compartment is just infront of the passenger side rear wheels. I observed a small water spot on the cement (we are parked on a cement site). I took the cover above the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2008, 02:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ptribbey
We are fulltime. We spend our summers in...

We are fulltime. We spend our summers in Minnesota, and winters in Texas, and Arizona. I have cleaned the tank every six months. We purchased the coach new in 04. Atwood does not require an anode. I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ptribbey
I developed a water leak from the water heater...

I developed a water leak from the water heater and I isolated it to coming from the tank itself. I looked on-line, and contacted a few dealers and found that the GCH10A3E tank was no longer made and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ptribbey
I developed a water leak from the water heater...

I developed a water leak from the water heater and I isolated it to coming from the tank itself. I looked on-line, and contacted a few dealers and found that the GCH10A3E tank was no longer made and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,500
Posted By Ptribbey
If it is anything like my 03 what you are...

If it is anything like my 03 what you are describing is a noise filter between the TV and the sound amplifier. The tube type TV's, and the solid state sorround amplifier many times had a humm, and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,954
Posted By Ptribbey
Has anyone converted to a residential frig? I...

Has anyone converted to a residential frig? I looked on line and found that a 18.2 Cubic Foot unit would fit within the opening of my 4 door Norcold. The 18.2 is about 6" deeper than the Norcold but...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-08-2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,813
Posted By Ptribbey
It looks like an old Thunderbird lens, but I...

It looks like an old Thunderbird lens, but I can't be sure but that is where I would start. I would check out a junk yard.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2008, 03:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Ptribbey
Sorry guys I can't let this go by without a...

Sorry guys I can't let this go by without a comeback.

1. Read Arkaussie's first posting. Item one, clearcoat peeling. Winnebago told him they wanted $1100.00 to repair it. They fully knew that CDI...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2008, 03:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,902
Posted By Ptribbey
I was just at CDI on Wednesday and they repaired...

I was just at CDI on Wednesday and they repaired under warranty the clear coat peeling on the radius on the sides, and the rear cap. They told me that when they first started painting coaches in 03...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2008, 03:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,275
Posted By Ptribbey
We use the emergency window in the bedroom for...

We use the emergency window in the bedroom for installing and removing the washer/dryer. It is a three person operation with one person inside, and two outside with one on the outside just holding...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-21-2008, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
Posted By Ptribbey
Had a problem like you describe with the fresh...

Had a problem like you describe with the fresh tank overflowing while hooked to the park water supply. I found a bad spool in the tank fill valve, and it was allowing water to pass by the valve and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2008, 04:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,229
Posted By Ptribbey
Before welding, disconnect shore power, then all...

Before welding, disconnect shore power, then all batteries. Disconnect anything from the coach, I disconnected water, and park cable TV, and anything that can conduct current.

I had the welding...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,824
Posted By Ptribbey
Last year we were lucky and had both halves of...

Last year we were lucky and had both halves of the windshield get zapped with rocks. Our insurance company (GMAC) gave us the choice of someone coming to the RV Park and changing them, or I could go...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-29-2008, 04:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,919
Posted By Ptribbey
It has been my experience with toll roads that...

It has been my experience with toll roads that they charge by the number of axles. A motorhome with toad would be considered 4 axles (without tag axle).
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-31-2008, 03:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ptribbey
Thanks for all the replies. I will let you all...

Thanks for all the replies. I will let you all know what happens, and the effects "down the road" from the use of WD40. I was about to change out the black valve anyway so I don't fell I have...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ptribbey
I have had my coach for nearly 5 years, and...

I have had my coach for nearly 5 years, and during that time I have had to change my cable release sewer valves almost every year. All but one time it wasn't that the valve leaked but it was because...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-29-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ptribbey
I have had my coach for nearly 5 years, and...

I have had my coach for nearly 5 years, and during that time I have had to change my cable release sewer valves almost every year. All but one time it wasn't that the valve leaked but it was because...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,010
Posted By Ptribbey
John Bleakley in Atlanta is a Winnebago dealer...

John Bleakley in Atlanta is a Winnebago dealer that I know will be able to repair your A/C unit.

I currently have a problem with mine in that my unit freezes up, and the freeze switch will shut...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-18-2008, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,787
Posted By Ptribbey
Always thought having windshields installed at...

Always thought having windshields installed at Winnebago in Forest City was the way to go. Have seen coaches that had a bad install, water leaked and metal retaining clips rusted and had to be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-08-2008, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,886
Posted By Ptribbey
I installed a high efficent 13.5 KBTU roof air in...

I installed a high efficent 13.5 KBTU roof air in the galley vent opening. The unit draws just under 10 amps, and allows me to run the basement airs, and roof air at about 35 amps. With the roof air...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-29-2008, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,290
Posted By Ptribbey
Had nearly the same problem. I took the furnace...

Had nearly the same problem. I took the furnace apart and found lint stuck in the sail switch so I cleaned it and worked the switch a few times and it worked. The furnace worked fine for a couple of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,688
Posted By Ptribbey
We have leather in our coach and a dear cat that...

We have leather in our coach and a dear cat that has only rear claws, but she managed to scratch up our leather sofas, and chairs. We were in Tucson Arizona and found:

J@J Restoration Inc
Tucson,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-16-2007, 05:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,939
Posted By Ptribbey
Had the same problem, and I used a screw to...

Had the same problem, and I used a screw to secure the cap. Problem I had was that I drilled the hole for the screw too close to the corner and the fiberglass cracked and a chip broke off. After...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-31-2007, 03:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By Ptribbey
It has a Reyco Granning IFS. I was able to...

It has a Reyco Granning IFS.

I was able to get a helper pipe yesterday to put on my breaker bar. I tried tightening the bolts holding front suspension to the frame rail. I got about a half turn...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-30-2007, 03:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By Ptribbey
My problem is unrelated to braking. It happens...

My problem is unrelated to braking. It happens more at very slow speeds like driving inside a RV Park where the road is very uneven and the body flexes.

Reyco Granning said they had issues with...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-29-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By Ptribbey
The last couple of years I have heard a popping...

The last couple of years I have heard a popping sound from around the passenger front wheel. I had the noise checked out by several shops with the the results being they found nothing. The problem...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-29-2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,270
Posted By Ptribbey
The last couple of years I have heard a popping...

The last couple of years I have heard a popping sound from around the passenger front wheel. I had the noise checked out by several shops with the the results being they found nothing. The problem...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-16-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,613
Posted By Ptribbey
The fact that jk_and_dog reported that both...

The fact that jk_and_dog reported that both propane, and electric didn't work I suspected either a bad connection to the control board, or the board itself. When a friend visited me with his 06...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-16-2007, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,613
Posted By Ptribbey
Clean the edge connectors on the control board....

Clean the edge connectors on the control board. The new tanks like yours use the same thermostat for both electric, and propane and thus if the edge connector connection is dirty you can loose both...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2007, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,705
Posted By Ptribbey
I thought when my slide seals were changed to the...

I thought when my slide seals were changed to the new double seals that would solve all my problems. Right! I did finally find the remainder of the leaks, and the fix was to remove the slide awnings,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-20-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,170
Posted By Ptribbey
Your slides are covered for three years under...

Your slides are covered for three years under warranty. FC is the best place to fo for a slide leak as Winnebago has developed a double seal for the slides and it stops most leaks.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-10-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,170
Posted By Ptribbey
It is not that I wouldn't support fire fighters,...

It is not that I wouldn't support fire fighters, or any other group, but that is not the point. Winnebago has a factory service center that in my mind should provide some minimum of services when...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-10-2007, 02:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,170
Posted By Ptribbey
We arrived at Forest City yesterday, and we found...

We arrived at Forest City yesterday, and we found the rally park was closed to Winnebago Customers. It appears Winnebago has rented out the park to a fire fighter group, and a sign on the service...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-10-2007, 02:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,170
Posted By Ptribbey
We arrived at Forest City yesterday, and we found...

We arrived at Forest City yesterday, and we found the rally park was closed to Winnebago Customers. It appears Winnebago has rented out the park to a fire fighter group, and a sign on the service...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 18
HWH
Views: 3,068
Posted By Ptribbey
I think the problem with Winnebago Factory...

I think the problem with Winnebago Factory Service is that they need to have techs "certified" on the vendor supplied systems on their coaches. Maybe not every tech but enough of them so they have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2007, 04:11 AM
Replies: 18
HWH
Views: 3,068
Posted By Ptribbey
I was at HWH yesterday getting my dinette slide...

I was at HWH yesterday getting my dinette slide fixed after Winnebago screwed it up. It seems that Winnebago changes the slide guide (1/2" guide for the slide to lower to floor level) by prying and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2007, 04:11 AM
Replies: 18
HWH
Views: 3,068
Posted By Ptribbey
I was at HWH yesterday getting my dinette slide...

I was at HWH yesterday getting my dinette slide fixed after Winnebago screwed it up. It seems that Winnebago changes the slide guide (1/2" guide for the slide to lower to floor level) by prying and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,519
Posted By Ptribbey
Off-white is the color that Winnebago uses. We...

Off-white is the color that Winnebago uses. We have had the difusers for about three years. The only issue we have is that because the way the air is directed they tend to get the headliner dirty (I...
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