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Class A Motorhome Discussions
09-23-2021, 10:57 AM
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Saga of the Coleman-Mach Basement A/C
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49,710
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binkley2
Just a question, I just did a minor overhaul on...
Just a question, I just did a minor overhaul on mine as well. My AC technicians at work did the skilled part, I was the labor. Removing and reinstalling is not that horrible of a job, just very...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-14-2021, 09:04 AM
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Sony back up camera connectors
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838
Posted By
binkley2
I actually anticipated this and can run a...
I actually anticipated this and can run a separate power feed to the camera. I do know the multi pin connector also connects a microphone, which I do not need. Just looking to connect an RCA style...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-14-2021, 09:02 AM
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Sony back up camera connectors
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838
Posted By
binkley2
Sort of. My monitor has a switch built in to add...
Sort of. My monitor has a switch built in to add one or two additional cameras. I wont be able to auto toggle the cameras with the turn signals, but will be able to utilize them if needed.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-13-2021, 08:45 AM
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Sony back up camera connectors
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838
Posted By
binkley2
Thank you
Thank you
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-13-2021, 08:44 AM
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11
Sony back up camera connectors
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838
Posted By
binkley2
Thank you, I will give them a try
Thank you, I will give them a try
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-09-2021, 06:45 AM
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3
Surge protection
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484
Posted By
binkley2
That's what i was looking for. Thank you
That's what i was looking for. Thank you
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Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
09-09-2021, 06:43 AM
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Car and motorcycles in enclosed trailer
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682
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binkley2
That 10-15% of tongue weight is exactly what i...
That 10-15% of tongue weight is exactly what i was looking for, without even knowing I needed to know it. Thank you
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Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
09-09-2021, 06:41 AM
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Car and motorcycles in enclosed trailer
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682
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binkley2
That makes perfect sense. Thank you
That makes perfect sense. Thank you
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Toads and Motorhome Related Towing
09-08-2021, 09:32 AM
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Car and motorcycles in enclosed trailer
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682
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binkley2
Car and motorcycles in enclosed trailer
Question for the smart folks. The wife and i plan to go on an extended trip in the motorhome soon. We plan to purchase a Chevy Spark to go along with us on the trip. My question is this, I have a 24'...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-08-2021, 09:05 AM
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11
Sony back up camera connectors
Views:
838
Posted By
binkley2
Thank you. I have this, but i appreciate your...
Thank you. I have this, but i appreciate your response.
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-08-2021, 09:00 AM
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3
Surge protection
Views:
484
Posted By
binkley2
Surge protection
I own a Winne Vectra 40AD, does anyone know if there is surge protection built into the power management system? I cant seem to find any information on this.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-08-2021, 07:25 AM
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Sony back up camera connectors
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838
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binkley2
Sony back up camera connectors
I have a 2005 Vectra with the dash mounted Sony back up camera monitor. It has connections for two additional cameras, but currently only has the one on the back. The connectors are some kind of...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-26-2021, 06:24 AM
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Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
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4,086
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binkley2
I just noticed you used a motorcycle jack to...
I just noticed you used a motorcycle jack to remove yours from the RV. I did the same and it made the process so much easier. I am one of those guys who hate to ask for help with anything. The right...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-26-2021, 06:19 AM
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Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
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4,086
Posted By
binkley2
Great information. I wondered about the set...
Great information. I wondered about the set screws as well. I haven't put mine back into the RV yet as I am waiting on my Ac guys to come and acid clean my coils, so I think I will do the same flat...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
08-25-2021, 08:57 AM
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04/05 Vectra what to know and what to look (out) for?
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binkley2
I have the exact same rig, except mine is the...
I have the exact same rig, except mine is the 350hp Cat engine. I will tell you I love the rig and the quality is excellent. The few things i have had to repair/ replace is the refrigerator lost all...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-25-2021, 08:37 AM
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Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
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4,086
Posted By
binkley2
Problem solved. So I finally determined i could...
Problem solved. So I finally determined i could use the 1468a3029 in my AC and ordered one on Ebay. Well it arrived yesterday and to my surprise the one that was sent was 1468a302. The exact motor I...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-19-2021, 06:34 AM
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Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
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4,086
Posted By
binkley2
Sorry my reply is so late. My model number is...
Sorry my reply is so late. My model number is 6537A671.
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-04-2021, 07:00 AM
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Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
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4,086
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binkley2
You are absolutely right. Weird. When I look up...
You are absolutely right. Weird. When I look up that motor it states the RPM range much higher, and when I messaged Coleman they told me the same. I am so confused.
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-03-2021, 07:19 AM
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17
Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
Views:
4,086
Posted By
binkley2
I think so, but the RPM range on this one is much...
I think so, but the RPM range on this one is much higher. What I am trying to find out is if that matters. I see the draw is very similar, but I don't know what happens if the fan spins at a higher...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
08-02-2021, 02:46 PM
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17
Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
Views:
4,086
Posted By
binkley2
Yet another Coleman Mach basement air question
I am in the midst of overhauling my basement air conditioner. My outside blower motor and pillow bearing are bad. I have sourced and purchased the new and improved pillow bearing from Grainger, but...
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
07-29-2021, 02:36 PM
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17
Sympathy Pains - Basement Air
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2,503
Posted By
binkley2
You read my mind. Yes. I currently have my AC...
You read my mind. Yes. I currently have my AC unit out of the coach getting some work done and viola, the filter is easily accessible. I am changing mine today. I also have the Cat with two filters,...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
07-29-2021, 02:09 PM
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35
Adding roof A/C to supplement basement A/C
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4,217
Posted By
binkley2
I actually had an AC tech come out and look at my...
I actually had an AC tech come out and look at my basement AC. The fan motor is bad as is the carrier bearing for the fan. I removed the unit from the RV yesterday so he can return to do the repairs....
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
07-08-2021, 11:13 AM
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10
How to add circuit for roof A/C
Views:
656
Posted By
binkley2
On my 40AD, the wall where my control panels are...
On my 40AD, the wall where my control panels are mounted, between the kitchen and restroom, has a large chase behind the control panel that runs down into the basement. My rooftop installer was able...
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
07-08-2021, 11:08 AM
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35
Adding roof A/C to supplement basement A/C
Views:
4,217
Posted By
binkley2
Thanks for the info and the link. I am pondering...
Thanks for the info and the link. I am pondering adding a second AC to the roof in the bedroom and using the two circuit breakers attached to the basement air to power them. Last week my basement air...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-08-2021, 10:50 AM
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3
OOPS , Operator error when leveling
Views:
742
Posted By
binkley2
I've done this myself. The number of ways you can...
I've done this myself. The number of ways you can confuse the system are many. I think I have found most of them:cool:
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
07-02-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies:
35
Adding roof A/C to supplement basement A/C
Views:
4,217
Posted By
binkley2
I did this on my Vectra 40 a few months ago. My...
I did this on my Vectra 40 a few months ago. My installer told me the factory bracing was sufficient for the additional AC. I am very pleased with the install except one thing. In my coach the vent...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-02-2021, 07:03 AM
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9
Rock broke windshield
Views:
828
Posted By
binkley2
I took a million dollar shot to the driver's side...
I took a million dollar shot to the driver's side windshield a few months ago. It hit the glass directly between the two arms on the wiper with so much force it blew glass into the RV on the inside....
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-01-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies:
13
Slide out topper replacement
Views:
3,533
Posted By
binkley2
I bought a 50' roll from Solera of slide topper...
I bought a 50' roll from Solera of slide topper fabric off amazon for about $190. It was enough to replace the topper on all three of my slides and the main slide a second time because I am a...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
06-30-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies:
8
TPMS recommendations
Views:
702
Posted By
binkley2
Thanks everyone for great replies. Gives me some...
Thanks everyone for great replies. Gives me some things to look at
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
06-28-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies:
8
TPMS recommendations
Views:
702
Posted By
binkley2
TPMS recommendations
Hi, I have a 40" DP and tow a large double axle enclosed trailer behind. After a blowout on the trailer and not knowing about it for several miles, I began thinking about a TPMS system for both the...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
02-21-2020, 08:05 AM
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22
Good Sam Extended Service Plan
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6,246
Posted By
binkley2
I purchased the GS warranty with a $50 at Camping...
I purchased the GS warranty with a $50 at Camping world, $100 everywhere else, deductible. Bumper to bumper (kind of) when I purchased a used Winnebago DP from Camping World. It cost me around $5000...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-12-2017, 02:32 PM
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34
Option Regrets?
Views:
4,142
Posted By
binkley2
+1 on the dishwasher. Never use and the lock wont...
+1 on the dishwasher. Never use and the lock wont hold it closed (second unit and still flies open on bumpy roads.
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-12-2017, 02:24 PM
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15
Totally confused over batteries
Views:
1,913
Posted By
binkley2
Good information. Thanks everyone for the help. I...
Good information. Thanks everyone for the help. I will dig in this weekend and see if I can figure this out. I suspect a trickle charger installed on the chassis batteries is probably the best idea...
Forum:
Class A Motorhome Discussions
10-11-2017, 01:02 PM
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15
Totally confused over batteries
Views:
1,913
Posted By
binkley2
Totally confused over batteries
I have a 2005 Winnebago Vectra 40AD diesel pusher. I use my rig pretty often, and when parked, I always keep it plugged into a 50 amp shore power outlet in my driveway. I keep my refrigerator on very...
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
05-24-2017, 07:18 AM
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6
2005 Vectra 40 AD
Views:
382
Posted By
binkley2
So we found out the paneling over the kitchen...
So we found out the paneling over the kitchen area was done by Texas Custom Coach in Bandera Texas, by the previous owner, due to sagging. According to them this was very expensive, but it looks like...
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
05-22-2017, 07:39 AM
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6
2005 Vectra 40 AD
Views:
382
Posted By
binkley2
looking through the original sales brochure it...
looking through the original sales brochure it doesnt appear this is original. I will post a few pictures. My wfe knows the orginal owner, I will inquire whether the orginal owner had this done, as...
Forum:
Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
05-19-2017, 08:58 AM
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6
2005 Vectra 40 AD
Views:
382
Posted By
binkley2
2005 Vectra 40 AD
My Vectra soft ceiling is starting to sag in several places (Texas heat). I am planning to continue the wood ceiling panels that are in the kitchen throguhout the lounge area all the way to the...
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iRV2.com General Discussion
09-16-2016, 11:51 AM
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22
What is up with Good Sam's?
Views:
4,349
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binkley2
When I bought my MH recently, I got pre-approval...
When I bought my MH recently, I got pre-approval form my credit union to purchase up to a certain amount of money. As it turns out, I found the unit I purchased at Camping World. They did everything...
Forum:
New Member Check-In
08-30-2016, 02:16 PM
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Newbie
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501
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binkley2
Newbie
Been reading for a few months, just registered. Third RV, from a gas MH to a fifth wheel toyhauler to our new (to us) Diesel Pusher. We haul bikes most of the time and usually travel in groups of...
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