Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Winnebago Owners Online Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
winnieowners.com
Click Here to Login
Register FilesRegistry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Join Forest River Forums Today
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Old Crows
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
I'd skip Coleman. They are not very user friendly...

I'd skip Coleman. They are not very user friendly IME. See Hush Kit below....

IMO, yes. The 3 blade "elf ear" fan is much quieter. Be sure it is a D series. Previous versions will break.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-30-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
I'll go back and check my photos. NOT climbing...

I'll go back and check my photos. NOT climbing on roof! ... again!!!

Well, so far it works. I did toss the C fan in to my spares kit.... along with the A model. Hey... you never know when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-29-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
OK.... Hustled up and installed the "D" fan in...

OK.... Hustled up and installed the "D" fan in the cool of the morning. Sounds and operates just like the "C" version inside and out. On shore power, there's the turbo-like whistle outside. Heard...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-28-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Finally!:dance: Large box with small fan &...

Finally!:dance: Large box with small fan & brace arrived today....:bow:

"D" fan has arrived!:whistling::dance::dance::dance:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Anyone got photos of the circulation fan, motor...

Anyone got photos of the circulation fan, motor and mount? Or, a parts diagram?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-17-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Good Newz! Bad Newz!

Gud Newz, I identified the source of the noise & vibration. :D

Baaad Newz, ain't going to be a easy fix........ :facepalm:

Had reason to visit Calypso to check the fit of a shelf I'm making....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-16-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Exterior fan noise way down!!! YEAAAAAAA!...

Exterior fan noise way down!!! YEAAAAAAA! :dance: Which was the start of this big fat mess.....:facepalm:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Makes little to no difference on mine. "Hi"...

Makes little to no difference on mine. "Hi" speed tends to muffle the 'back beat' but it is still there. Much less so with my mods. It's something to do with either the condenser fan, the evap fan,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
You would be correct about vibration transfer.......

You would be correct about vibration transfer.... I'd MacGuyver some thing with rubber buttons under the strut/frame attachment point as an insulator.

Wedgies?! That woody wedge may be part of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
joop, do you recall how close the fan motor is to...

joop, do you recall how close the fan motor is to the electric box? Could it be occasionally touching? Simple fix might be some foam pipe insulation wedged between the motor and the box....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Well Dang! We noticed a real reduction in that...

Well Dang! We noticed a real reduction in that "thrum-thrum-thrum" on the inside. Almost gone! Since you've isolated the vibration to the condenser fan....that is progress. It is solidly -more or...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
The foil faced butyl tape was suggested by a...

The foil faced butyl tape was suggested by a local hot rod/stereo shop. Does the same thing as the expensive sound deadening material (Dynamat) but oodles & oodles cheaper. It's also easy to work...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Is it possible to relocate the capacitor from the...

Is it possible to relocate the capacitor from the motor to the housing to remove the small amont of mass on the motor?

Very difficult to balance that squirrel cage on a stick.... The trick would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-08-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Jup, good job! The more I see of Coleman... ...

Jup, good job! The more I see of Coleman... I'll say no more.....


It's never going to be perfect... But much better... Still we're making a silk purse out of a sow's ear....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-02-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Joop, if you can wait a couple-three weeks I'll...

Joop, if you can wait a couple-three weeks I'll measure mine. Got a new fan kit ordered but by RVP "express next month delivery" it won't be here for 10-14 days. Heck...might get lucky and if they...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-02-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Ahhhhhh nooooooo! The support I received doesn't...

Ahhhhhh nooooooo! The support I received doesn't look ANYTHING like those!!:confused::sad::eek::blush::nonono:

Mine looks like a metal strap. Bent like this: _||_. The feet glue to the top of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-13-2015, 08:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Talking Sound advice. Thanks. After surfing the...

Sound advice. Thanks.

After surfing the Entegra thread, its clear there are significant issues with early fan blades. I'm NOT buying into the theory that the failures are due to 'dry nylon.' ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-12-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Thanks for the flowers! :cool::Thanx: Maybe...

Thanks for the flowers! :cool::Thanx:

Maybe Winnebego is my next project. Over all we love the View Profile and there are very, very few issues. Three to be exact... the noisy HP; a failed LP...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2015, 07:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Sorry for the delay Folks.... I realized I had...

Sorry for the delay Folks.... I realized I had to update my work. The link below should take you to a description of how I MacGyvered my unit.

Joopy, Athough I have a prop balancer for my RC...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,337
Posted By Old Crows
Coleman Hush Kit

Joopy, same problem with noise. I Macgyvered a satisfactory solution. Quiet inside and out. First, you need more than the revised fan. The kit should include a U shaped support for the "bendy"...
Showing results 1 to 20 of 20

 
Forum Jump
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:32 AM.

Contact Us - Winnebago Owners - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.