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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,274
Posted By Roadking
Road grime and dry and/or rusty pivot points. ...

Road grime and dry and/or rusty pivot points. With engine not running voltage is lower and dry pivots cause ruff operations. Lubricate all the pivot points with something other than wd40.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-27-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 457
Posted By Roadking
I have the Samsung RF19 which pulls about 80...

I have the Samsung RF19 which pulls about 80 watts AC when running as confirmed by a kilowatt meter. That’s less than 1 amp AC. I have a transfer switch connected to a 1000 watt pure sine inverter....
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By Roadking
Skypalace, I did almost the same but went with...

Skypalace, I did almost the same but went with the Progressive Dynamics 50 amp charger which pulls a max of 9 amps AC when charging at 50 amps dc. This 9 amp ac draw works great when dry camping...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Posted By Roadking
I know in later Country Coach models a ECHO...

I know in later Country Coach models a ECHO charger was installed which would provide a trickle charge of about 3 to 5 amps to charge the chassis batteries from shore power or generator power. Mine...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By Roadking
Most likely a corroded connection at your 12vdc...

Most likely a corroded connection at your 12vdc fuse panel or at the switch. Identify in your internal 12vdc fuse panel which fuse powers your affected lights. Those fuses have a small piece of...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 684
Posted By Roadking
Don’t replace the ballast. Remove it and promptly...

Don’t replace the ballast. Remove it and promptly put in a trash can. Install led lights that OZZ250 showed in photo. Like Dean stated, squeezing the center of that shinny metal should release it...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,703
Posted By Roadking
Those black wires are NOT ground wires. There is...

Those black wires are NOT ground wires. There is a black wire on each side of that solenoid. If that is the main ignition solenoid (???) then With ignition key OFF one black wire should have +12...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 06-27-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By Roadking
What model coach do you have? As prior posts...

What model coach do you have? As prior posts stated your flush nozzle sprayer is most likely plugged from hard water deposits. On my Inspire there is a panel on passenger side directly across from...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Roadking
I had a Winnebago DP and it had high/low beam...

I had a Winnebago DP and it had high/low beam circuits routed via relays in electronics bay. These relays are standard 15 amp automotive Relays that were controlled via hi/Lo beam switch on steering...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-08-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,145
Posted By Roadking
We can run both AC units on Our 2006 on 30 amp...

We can run both AC units on Our 2006 on 30 amp service but nothing else. These older AC units pull about 28 to 29 amps combined on good power....meaning at least 120 volts. If RV park has old under...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-08-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,253
Posted By Roadking
My 2003 DP had Michelin’s and within 6 years all...

My 2003 DP had Michelin’s and within 6 years all 6 tires had major cracking. two tires had bead cracks that were more than 3/8 in deep. I don’t know if Michelin has fix d this problem but I will...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-08-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By Roadking
What Marine359 said in post #12 is absolutely...

What Marine359 said in post #12 is absolutely correct. Unless you’re very knowledgeable with electricity and electronics don’t ever attempt to work on a microwave. The 1800-2000 volts DC that power...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-08-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By Roadking
It was 5 years ago when I installed the wet kit...

It was 5 years ago when I installed the wet kit and replaced the pump for the fan. My memory on trivial items is horrible and I’m not crawling under to see if fan pump is Chelsea, Parker, or Eaton. ...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-05-2023, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,416
Posted By Roadking
I have dry camped with a 2000 watt Honda gen for...

I have dry camped with a 2000 watt Honda gen for more than 8 years. I don,t turn any circuit breakers off and clearly I don’t run any AC units. Prior to plugging Honda in I do set the Xantrex power...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-05-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,818
Posted By Roadking
Had a similar issue traveling in winter snowbird...

Had a similar issue traveling in winter snowbird months. Once I was home and rig was parked in garage for a week discovered small pool of antifreeze, a couple of teaspoons, on floor. Traced leak to...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-05-2023, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,451
Posted By Roadking
I installed the RF197 in our coach 6 years ago...

I installed the RF197 in our coach 6 years ago and love it. I’ve also installed same fridge in friends Winnebago Ultimate and in a Monaco. I installed Aa 1000 watt true sine inverter in all 3 of...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 04-05-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,488
Posted By Roadking
I have a 2006 with Cat engine. On my rig the PTO...

I have a 2006 with Cat engine. On my rig the PTO drives Chelsea fan pump and output shaft then drives power steering pump. I installed wet kit 5 years ago at 65000 miles. Shaft on fan pump was...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-01-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 946
Posted By Roadking
Had a similar issue with PS slide where furnace...

Had a similar issue with PS slide where furnace and lights were very intermittent. Problem was traced to the 12 volt fuse panel. Just touching fuse for that circuit would restore power. Fuse was...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-02-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Roadking
Headlights are a 2003 era Ford Explorer.

Headlights are a 2003 era Ford Explorer.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-02-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,029
Posted By Roadking
Installed wet kit myself about 30 days after I...

Installed wet kit myself about 30 days after I purchased my rig. It had approx 65000 miles on rig. Splines on hyd. Pump for fan were destroyed and had to replace pump at big $$$$$. Got kit and...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-13-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,409
Posted By Roadking
I got my wax valve on eBay for under $200. It's...

I got my wax valve on eBay for under $200. It's rated at 2850 psi whereas the one from source is rated at 3000 psi. I also added two 14 in. electric pusher fans switched on via relays controlled by...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-13-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,357
Posted By Roadking
Metal

Metal
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-13-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,117
Posted By Roadking
You may have spare wires in your coach that run...

You may have spare wires in your coach that run from front to back. When you have your controller installed they can use these spares. My coach has 5 spare wires. All 5 end at a terminal strip in...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 11-01-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,409
Posted By Roadking
I had an ECM controlled FCU and installed wax...

I had an ECM controlled FCU and installed wax valve. Also have the sauer danfoss fan motor. The Wax valve directly controls the hyd fan motor speed by controlling the hyd press/flow to the hyd motor...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
Posted By Roadking
But there is no piano hinge on my doors. Just a...

But there is no piano hinge on my doors. Just a formed metal that rolls into a simlllary formed metal channel on the Side of the rig. No hinges.
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By Roadking
Sorry to hear about your folks and sorry you...

Sorry to hear about your folks and sorry you won't get to enjoy your upgrades.

We did the complete interior led upgrade. I would like to replace the oven as the display is very, very dim and I'm...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,409
Posted By Roadking
The FCU in My 2006 Cat C9 is controlled by the...

The FCU in My 2006 Cat C9 is controlled by the ecu. The ecu monitors engine and air temps and also receives the high head pressure siGnal from the AC compressor. The ECU provides a pulse width...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Roadking
Dockerbee. Do the soft close slides stay closed...

Dockerbee. Do the soft close slides stay closed in turns? We have a cabinet maker in the family and I can get a good price. We have them in our cabin kitchen but wasn't sure about RV usage. Had to...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
Posted By Roadking
Compartment door removal

Any ideas how to remove a compartment door? No visible hinges. Removed struts moved door as far vertical as can go thinking it should drop out of track. No luck. I'm hoping it's simple and hoping...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By Roadking
New rig

Last March we Replaced our Winnebago ultimate advantage with a 2006 CC Inspire (51946) 40ft w. Cat C9.

Inspected the dry pto and it was shot including the fan pump. did the wet PTO conversion...
Forum: Country Coach Owners Forum 10-31-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,162
Posted By Roadking
Can the reprogramming also be done in a Cat C9? ...

Can the reprogramming also be done in a Cat C9? Also, exhaust brake will not, or can not, be activated if cruise is on. Must turn cruise off first. Exhaust brake in My Winnebago w. Cummins worked...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-27-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By Roadking
did you get your problem fixed??? I don't...

did you get your problem fixed??? I don't believe you can replace a first stage, or single stage reg with a two stage.

In a typical house LP system a single stage reg usually feeds a second...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-27-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By Roadking
I had a sensor fail on my rear axle. It's a 2002...

I had a sensor fail on my rear axle. It's a 2002 MM chassis with reyco-gramming rear end. I ordered a sensor from Sparton. On the rear axle replacement required removal of the rear wheels, removal...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-07-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,790
Posted By Roadking
Old style slide out bushings

There are several threads discussing removal and replacement of the nylon bushings on the HWH living room slides in Winnebagos. Apparently in the newer slides the bushings can be easily removed and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-07-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,669
Posted By Roadking
I have a 2003 Ultimate which I believe has the...

I have a 2003 Ultimate which I believe has the older type plastic/nylon slides that DO NOT have the bolt on the top allowing easy removal and replacement. The factory would need to remove my slide...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-15-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,189
Posted By Roadking
Same results as AFCHAP. Connect positive first...

Same results as AFCHAP. Connect positive first and then negative. When negative is first touch to battery the Horn honked momentarily and then stopped.

On negative ground systems I've always...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-15-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,646
Posted By Roadking
Been towing a 2009 Honda Civic with auto 4 down...

Been towing a 2009 Honda Civic with auto 4 down for about 25,000 miles now. No issues, no worries.

In the late 90's, folks did not read or follow Honda's towing directions which resulted severe...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-15-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,674
Posted By Roadking
I agree with both Hikerdog and Arch. I used the...

I agree with both Hikerdog and Arch. I used the rope for several years and then eventually replaced the covers as they were 8 years old and were past due. All is fine. I would buy a device but only...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-15-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,155
Posted By Roadking
Greg: Most of the HWH jacks have a sensor on the...

Greg: Most of the HWH jacks have a sensor on the jack that indicate when the jack is fully retracted. If the jack moves down a small amount, about a 1/4 inch, then the sensor will close and the red...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 01-15-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,750
Posted By Roadking
Mjwest: THis was a really old thread, but I see...

Mjwest: THis was a really old thread, but I see you posted a recent response. I sounds like you are connected to 50amp shore power and intermittently you are droppiing power on one of the 50amp...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Roadking
Measuring of 9 shades took about an hour cause I...

Measuring of 9 shades took about an hour cause I measured each shade three times. The old adage, measure twice and cut once.... So I figured three times was better.

The shades arrived in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,744
Posted By Roadking
Likewise, after restringing just about every...

Likewise, after restringing just about every blind several times I caved into the DW's demands and replaced all of the blinds with MCD shades. Since we rarely used the daytime portion We bought only...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,937
Posted By Roadking
3M makes a couple of marine grade polyerthane...

3M makes a couple of marine grade polyerthane sealers. Poor memory, but I think they were 4200, and 5100. These stay flexible and yet are very strong. They are expensive and most boat,or marine...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 801
Posted By Roadking
Don't know if you're aware of it, but your dash...

Don't know if you're aware of it, but your dash lifts up to provide access to items under the dash. Grab both sides and lift the entire dash about two inches and then the entire dash tips forward. ...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-05-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,158
Posted By Roadking
One rubber boot is cracked and split and the same...

One rubber boot is cracked and split and the same boot has also been damaged by technicians when they were prying on the ball joint during testing. Reyco-Graeyling specs states max allowed movement...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-05-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,178
Posted By Roadking
Obi_Wan and others: About a year ago I read a...

Obi_Wan and others: About a year ago I read a post awhile ago about the Diode, it may have been an earlier post by RobRV. In my Bussman panel (aka chassis fuse box) there was only one diode so I...
Forum: Cummins Engines 12-20-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,090
Posted By Roadking
Old trucker: I agree with you about having a...

Old trucker: I agree with you about having a manual switch so I installed one, however, the factory engineered and designed system still works better and I still use it more often than I do my...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-17-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,870
Posted By Roadking
Ya... your Jamboree will tow it just fine but it...

Ya... your Jamboree will tow it just fine but it may not stop it in an emergency. I had a 94 Winne Minny on the E-350 chassis with a Ford 460. It did fine towing but stopping was sometimes a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-17-2011, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,618
Posted By Roadking
We removed the so called "rest easy" sofa bed and...

We removed the so called "rest easy" sofa bed and replaced it with a Lazy Boy dual recliner sofa. The backs remove easily on Lazy boy furniture and thus it was easy to get thru the door. Weight is...
Forum: Spartan Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-17-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,158
Posted By Roadking
How many miles on your coach when you had the...

How many miles on your coach when you had the drums and shoes replaced?? I'm having my coach checked again in early Oct for the thunking. In July I had the front end checked for the excessive right...
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