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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,398
Posted By Switchflicke
Now, relocate that box, to a compartment or place...

Now, relocate that box, to a compartment or place of your choice.

Now, when you remount that control box, you just make sure that the box is also DEAD LEVEL.
Scott[/QUOTE]

One other...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-05-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By Switchflicke
Yeah well with any luck he found the problem and...

Yeah well with any luck he found the problem and didn't think to give us a reply.
My flushing difficulty was when I parked the coach so as it was leaning the wrong way. Nothing came out. No black,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-04-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,202
Posted By Switchflicke
Cracking (partly undoing) a line is a very good...

Cracking (partly undoing) a line is a very good idea. There should be only one line going to the top of the jack. This line pushes hydraulic fluid into the jack and thus the jack goes down. Springs...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-29-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,202
Posted By Switchflicke
I had a jack that refused to retract on it's own....

I had a jack that refused to retract on it's own.
I extended it as far as I safely could and then cleaned the shaft with dry silicone. PTFE if I remember right.
It took a few cycles of extend,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-18-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,302
Posted By Switchflicke
If you have an HWH system for the slides and...

If you have an HWH system for the slides and levelers, it may be the beginning of the shuttle valve failing.
One tell tale is when the system doesn't react the way it should, the pump motor will...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-17-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By Switchflicke
I have a similar rig, and I've never even given a...

I have a similar rig, and I've never even given a thought.
We have always plugged in after a full day of driving.
Now I don't think we've felt the need to turn the hot water on for an hour or so...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-20-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,647
Posted By Switchflicke
Lee B The blower for the dash heat and air...

Lee B
The blower for the dash heat and air conditioning is a different one than the Coach Heater.
I changed the dash air blower last year because it would squeal for a while when it was first...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 01-19-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,625
Posted By Switchflicke
When I did my belt replacement, I moved the...

When I did my belt replacement, I moved the tensioner from the bottom with a 'johnson bar' and took the whole belt off from the underside. You need to turn the fan blades as you take the belt from...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-14-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,222
Posted By Switchflicke
Arch, is there any cons to the install of the AGM...

Arch, is there any cons to the install of the AGM batteries?
such as endurance and voltage drop?
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-09-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By Switchflicke
Could you not find a keyed fuse with a voltmeter...

Could you not find a keyed fuse with a voltmeter or light and use an automotive fused tap to give you the keyed hot wire? I googled 'automotive fused tap'.
There has to be some keyed fuses under...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-28-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,484
Posted By Switchflicke
I take my windows to a shop that does school...

I take my windows to a shop that does school busses. Seems the spacer between the panes is the same on the bus/motorhome. He takes them apart, cleans, changes the spacer and reassembles. So far, so...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-13-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,167
Posted By Switchflicke
Every success story on this forum is a benefit to...

Every success story on this forum is a benefit to all the readers.
Someone else will read up on your problem and use the info to solve
his or her similar problem
Well done
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-12-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,798
Posted By Switchflicke
Our water pump switch is a three way. I can...

Our water pump switch is a three way.
I can turn the water on\off in the hall way and also turn it on\off in the wet bay.
If I turn it on in the wet bay and turn it off in the hallway, the off...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Switchflicke
That's another one that you don't really know if...

That's another one that you don't really know if you need it or not
But if you do, you really, really do!
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2020, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By Switchflicke
I changed both of mine last summer. I'm a well...

I changed both of mine last summer. I'm a well used 70 year old that could lose a bit of wt. I was able to scrunch in between the wheel and the headlight on either side. I can't see any way to...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-26-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 721
Posted By Switchflicke
Well, if it was a grandfather clock and was only...

Well, if it was a grandfather clock and was only ticking...
You could look at it very sternly and say ' We have ways to make you tock'

Just funning you.
What model of coach?
Ours comes up with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-12-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By Switchflicke
I'm looking at mine as we 'speak' and it looks...

I'm looking at mine as we 'speak' and it looks like it will not come apart like a desk drawer. There are some screws that hole the sliders in place. I took the entire unit out of the dash one time by...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 468
Posted By Switchflicke
I changed both headlight units last March in...

I changed both headlight units last March in Apache Junction.
I googled the particulars of the coach and found a supplier for a hundred bucks for both sides. That included bulbs. I then found a park...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 971
Posted By Switchflicke
Sounds like the brake switch disconnect function...

Sounds like the brake switch disconnect function is not working properly.
Try pulling back on the brake pedal with the top of your foot as you engage the cruise control.
If that works, the brake...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,822
Posted By Switchflicke
Well, a mother board fix is worse than a...

Well, a mother board fix is worse than a connector fix, but better than no fix at all.
Glad you got it going again
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-06-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,314
Posted By Switchflicke
Thanks Paul for all the good advice you give us. ...

Thanks Paul for all the good advice you give us.
I know you helped me in a couple of troubled times
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,285
Posted By Switchflicke
If you google Norcold Service Manual Publication...

If you google Norcold Service Manual Publication 619394E there is a good flow chart on page 12 for no flame problem.
Maybe this link will work. https://bryantrv.com/docs2/docs/ncoldnnewnseries.pdf...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-03-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,285
Posted By Switchflicke
Mine did the same thing this spring. Worked well...

Mine did the same thing this spring. Worked well on A/C but on propane it would light and run for 5 to 25 seconds and then shut down. I would get the propane fail indication.
I disconnected the A/C...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-29-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,285
Posted By Switchflicke
I use a Gates # K061080HD It was quite tight to...

I use a Gates # K061080HD
It was quite tight to get on, but maybe it should be when you do it single handedly
Stan
Forum: Canada Region 07-20-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,717
Posted By Switchflicke
I use Flying J or Pilot whenever I can. Both...

I use Flying J or Pilot whenever I can. Both Canada and the USA seem to be the same.
They are mostly set up to accommodate Motor Homes quite nicely
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-13-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 956
Posted By Switchflicke
Same on ours. Switch is in the water bay beside...

Same on ours. Switch is in the water bay beside the pump switch. comes on with the little light inside the water bay.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-05-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,914
Posted By Switchflicke
Trik-L-Start or Amp-L-Start are the way to go....

Trik-L-Start or Amp-L-Start are the way to go. Installation takes a bit of time and electrical expertise but in the long run it's worth it
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-11-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By Switchflicke
I totally agree with you FL420. The catch is to...

I totally agree with you FL420.
The catch is to clean the Hyd fluid completely after the treatment. Elsewise it gets sticky
I have started using WD40 PTFE spray. Only PTFE and no other WD40.
My...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-07-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Switchflicke
Also, I use a WIX 51794 filter because it is a 2...

Also, I use a WIX 51794 filter because it is a 2 qt.
Stan
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-07-2020, 05:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 875
Posted By Switchflicke
For a serpentine belt, I use a Gates K061080HD. ...

For a serpentine belt, I use a Gates K061080HD.
Beware that there are 108" belt requirements and some are 103".
Mine is a 108" and I think yours being a 2008 W22 chassis would be also.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-06-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Switchflicke
That looks good. Do you drive with that ground...

That looks good. Do you drive with that ground plane in place. Looks like it might whip around a bit. What brand is the antenna?
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-02-2020, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Switchflicke
Thanks again for the replies. I like Mark's...

Thanks again for the replies.
I like Mark's idea of the slide topper mount. I have a driver's side door which is in desperate need of a new seal. I just might sneak the coax through the door for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Switchflicke
Thanks for the replies. This will take a bit of...

Thanks for the replies. This will take a bit of thinking before I start drilling!
73
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-31-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By Switchflicke
Adding an antenna to the roof

As the title says, I'm thinking of adding an antenna to the roof.
It's for a 2 meter HAM radio.
Obviously toward the front of the roof. I'd rather not clamp something onto the ladder if I can get...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 834
Posted By Switchflicke
When nothing is broke we repair until something...

When nothing is broke we repair until something is.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-24-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,847
Posted By Switchflicke
I'm going to throw out another guess. If the pump...

I'm going to throw out another guess. If the pump motor is running and it moves a bit of fluid and it doesn't sound like it has a load, I'd look at the shuttle valve. You could gently tap it with a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-13-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,847
Posted By Switchflicke
AZ Pete will be here shortly and I for one will...

AZ Pete will be here shortly and I for one will be listening to what he says
In the mean time, ours does that sometimes. The pump runs but the sound is as if the pump is working very hard. that is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-01-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,822
Posted By Switchflicke
On mine, the start/stop wires ran from the genset...

On mine, the start/stop wires ran from the genset via a connector to under the shower pan (or maybe around the pan) and then up to the panel in the hallway. The panel is right behind where the shower...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-29-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 782
Posted By Switchflicke
81WinBrave, Thanks for posting the problem and...

81WinBrave, Thanks for posting the problem and the troubleshooting/solution.
We all appreciate the time and effort it takes and we all learn from it
Stan
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 04-26-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,018
Posted By Switchflicke
No issues with the wipers. Yet. Stan

No issues with the wipers. Yet.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-21-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,822
Posted By Switchflicke
I had the same issue. The start button in the...

I had the same issue. The start button in the hallway wouldn't work. Stop worked Start didn't.
I couldn't find the break so I ran another wire parallel to the offending one.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-30-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By Switchflicke
If you choose to remove the units, I can give you...

If you choose to remove the units, I can give you a play by play on how I got it done.
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-30-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,162
Posted By Switchflicke
The only way I know of is to remove the entire...

The only way I know of is to remove the entire unit and get it to a glass shop. They will disassemble, clean and reassemble with new spacers between the glass panes. I don't think there is a home...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-23-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,046
Posted By Switchflicke
I'm not disagreeing with you, but I thought the...

I'm not disagreeing with you, but I thought the hydraulic cylinders had fluid on both sides of the piston. Would that not result in the fluid level remaining the same?
Stan
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-01-2020, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,687
Posted By Switchflicke
A handy way to detect a manifold leak is to take...

A handy way to detect a manifold leak is to take an automotive stethoscope and remove the 'probe' leaving only the sound delivering tube and then holding the end of the tube near where you suspect a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-22-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,101
Posted By Switchflicke
Gotta love a happy ending. Good on youse ...

Gotta love a happy ending.

Good on youse

Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-15-2020, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By Switchflicke
The back of that indicator/sensor have a couple...

The back of that indicator/sensor have a couple of plastic clips to hold it in place. It should not rotate if the clips are holding, but I had the thing rotate a bit to still send a reading to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-05-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,817
Posted By Switchflicke
Seems to me there was some discussion recently...

Seems to me there was some discussion recently about the ABS and the torque converter relationship. If memory serves, the torque converter will unlock when the ABS is activated.
There may be an ABS...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-28-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By Switchflicke
This won't be very helpful, but it looks like...

This won't be very helpful, but it looks like a ground problem to me. The not so helpful part is I have no idea where the grounding points are on YOUR coach.

Good luck
Stan
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-27-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,596
Posted By Switchflicke
I think what Desiday said was that Winnebago said...

I think what Desiday said was that Winnebago said it was prewired for the CB radio (power) but not for the antenna coax.
Mine goes up from under the left side of the instrument panel up the corner...
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