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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-07-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,745
Posted By scotts_rv
I doubt the RV repair shop would have any...

I doubt the RV repair shop would have any liability. If it's something they broke/damaged they would but if it was a theft that was out of their control they would not. As for the price it doesn't...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-06-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,745
Posted By scotts_rv
This just happened to me at my RV Storage. The...

This just happened to me at my RV Storage. The facility is fenced and has a security camera but the owner said he looked but did not find anything from the cameras. He said he is going to install...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By scotts_rv
Youtube is an great website for detailed how-to...

Youtube is an great website for detailed how-to videos. Just do a quick search and more likely than not you will find what you want.:cool:

How to Replace RV Patio Awning Fabric...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-06-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,432
Posted By scotts_rv
I haven't had this problem but it sounds like a...

I haven't had this problem but it sounds like a failing throttle position sensor. With the check engine light on you may be able to pull a code off using an OBD II reader to narrow it down.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-28-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By scotts_rv
If you are wanting to replace a 1 1/2 DIN sized...

If you are wanting to replace a 1 1/2 DIN sized radio, take a look at my install at this link (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/dash-radio-replacement-141046.html) (scroll to bottom of thread). All...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-22-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,811
Posted By scotts_rv
With all this talk of shrouds shredding in...

With all this talk of shrouds shredding in multiple threads I took the time to check mine out while I was changing the oil, filter and lubing the chassis. I had about an 1/8" from the tip of the fan...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-03-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By scotts_rv
This was a common problem on the early Ford...

This was a common problem on the early Ford modular engines, 4.6, 5.4 and 6.8. I thought the problem was out to about 2003 though. Just Google "Ford spark plug blowout" and you will get a bunch of...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-02-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
This is my first adventure in having to diagnose...

This is my first adventure in having to diagnose an a/c unit having never had to deal with it in my 30 + years of driving a motor vehicle. I agree that re-charge kits are not necessarily the correct...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-01-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
Well after three weeks the pressure has held...

Well after three weeks the pressure has held steady so I just topped it up to the recommended pressure. It looks like it was just a very small leak and I am hoping the leak sealant in the Freon took...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-17-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,905
Posted By scotts_rv
Are you using a Fram oil filter? Previous threads...

Are you using a Fram oil filter? Previous threads have indicated a problem with oil pressure using this brand of filter on the 8.1.

Thread link....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-13-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By scotts_rv
You most likely have an evans a/c so use this...

You most likely have an evans a/c so use this link (https://www.evanstempcon.com/serviceparts.php).

I don't think you can order parts directly from them, you will have to go to an authorized...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-09-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
Well after reading some other auto forums I...

Well after reading some other auto forums I decided I was still too low on Freon so I added more. Each time it cycled on I pushed the button on the can and noticed each time I did this the time it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-09-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
OK. I purchased one of the freons with a gauge...

OK. I purchased one of the freons with a gauge and added some freon. The fans now cycle on and off about every 5 seconds. When the fan is on the gauge drops to the green area (low on Freon) but...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-08-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
Wouldn't it at least start and then shut off? Or...

Wouldn't it at least start and then shut off? Or would it never start?

How do I check the pressure? Do I need to purchase a manifold gauge or is there something less expensive?

Thanks.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-08-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,703
Posted By scotts_rv
Dash AC blowing warm air

I picked up my RV from storage last evening and the dash AC is blowing warm air. I tried a few thing to diagnose but didn't get very far before it got dark outside. When I turn on the A/C I don't...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-01-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,966
Posted By scotts_rv
Single DIN install to replace Magnadyne Radio

Let me share my experience with installing a single DIN sized radio to replace the Magnadyne found in many of the Winnebago/Itasca's built during late 90's to about 2006 since I just finished it...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-22-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,483
Posted By scotts_rv
Agreed...but WHEN they will eventually crack will...

Agreed...but WHEN they will eventually crack will depend on how well they are maintained... and I believe that covering them up is just part of maintenance (certainly proper air pressure is also a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By scotts_rv
My favorite is the Holmes Whisper Quiet. ...

My favorite is the Holmes Whisper Quiet.

Heater Holmes Whisper Quiet Power - HFH2986-U (https://www.holmesproducts.com/Product.aspx?cid=227&pid=1309)

It's not the smallest like some of the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-17-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,483
Posted By scotts_rv
Do you cover your tires?

I was winterizing my RV at the storage facility over the weekend and noticed that only two of us have covers on their tires. Myself and someone with a trailer. This is out of a mixture of about 60...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-11-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 61,459
Posted By scotts_rv
Add one more as not having any problems....

Add one more as not having any problems. Currently at 17.2k. I have only driven 1200 of those miles. Have Banks Powerpack, Taylor Extreme wires, and ACDelco platinum plugs all installed by previous...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-30-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By scotts_rv
While taking a test drive is mandatory, RV's...

While taking a test drive is mandatory, RV's often drive differently when loaded for travel. My previous RV was a 24' Class C with a rear corner bed. It drove OK when empty but when loaded it was all...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-13-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,118
Posted By scotts_rv
I just purchased one of these from quickvalve.com...

I just purchased one of these from quickvalve.com which shipped out of New York. It came with a fiber washer as shown below. It feels very well made.

Had I known that the distributor for Fumoto...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-22-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By scotts_rv
I just got it done. Thanks for the reminder!

I just got it done. Thanks for the reminder!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-20-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,261
Posted By scotts_rv
If it's an Atwood heater the hose is 5/8" dia. ...

If it's an Atwood heater the hose is 5/8" dia.

-Scott
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 11-20-2010, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By scotts_rv
Just to close the loop on this thread. I finally...

Just to close the loop on this thread. I finally got in to Brazel's to perform the recall. They were backed up that day but they got me through. Mike printed out all of the upgrades and maintenance...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-07-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By scotts_rv
Thank you for the details:) I think this will be...

Thank you for the details:) I think this will be one of my winter projects while the RV is put into hibernation.

-Scott
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-06-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By scotts_rv
Pace89, Looks great! What material...

Pace89,

Looks great!

What material did you use for the leg? It looks like it bends. I would like to build something like that for my netbook.

-Scott
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-25-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,214
Posted By scotts_rv
Rudylitts, I think you have negotiated a great...

Rudylitts, I think you have negotiated a great deal! Late last year I was able to sell my Winnie Minnie for 2k over Nada retail (nothing but mileage taken into account) and a month later purchased my...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
Bachler's latest motorhome is a 2000 Winnebago...

Bachler's latest motorhome is a 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage which most certainly has a solenoid along with a BIRD (based on Winnebago's drawings) to charge the house batteries while driving so...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-29-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
Glad I could help rogjoan... Gives me a warm...

Glad I could help rogjoan... Gives me a warm fuzzy to help out a fellow RVer. :D


x2 to what wetboy5776 said above. I just can't imagine a motorhome not taking advantage of the alternators...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,209
Posted By scotts_rv
mikf, I have the same inverter (300W) that...

mikf,

I have the same inverter (300W) that John has provided a link to. The inverter powers the front TV, DVD/VCR as well as the bedroom TV. I think it's a pretty expensive inverter (something...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
Agreed that it's a little simplified but explains...

Agreed that it's a little simplified but explains the basic differences in isolator types :thumb: I was considering installing a BIRD relay but decided that's not for me since my RV unfortunately...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
The link below clearly illustrates the different...

The link below clearly illustrates the different kinds of battery isolators and how they work. They are meant to "isolate" one battery from the other.

battery isolators...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-27-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
Bachler, I'm more than a little surprised...

Bachler,

I'm more than a little surprised at your comment. I can't tell from your profile what year your Ultimate is but I looked at Winnebago's drawings for 1999 to 2003 for which they had a 38'...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-27-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,686
Posted By scotts_rv
rogjoan, I was exactly where you were at...

rogjoan,

I was exactly where you were at this last winter but mine was intermittent. If your alternator is charging your chassis then there is nothing wrong with it. It can only be the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-24-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,966
Posted By scotts_rv
Mike, You don't say if your chassis is a...

Mike,

You don't say if your chassis is a Ford or Workhorse but probably doesn't matter if your batteries are mounted under the entry stair as in many Winnebago Class A gas chassis. There is a lot...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,892
Posted By scotts_rv
Driver, We must have been typing at about...

Driver,

We must have been typing at about the same time. No I don't need anything special. I was just wondering and thinking hypothetically if I had a choice to get "xyz" service done at a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,892
Posted By scotts_rv
I think I found the answer to my own question on...

I think I found the answer to my own question on the Workhorse Website. It says that "Select" Centers will be set up to handle a large amount of recalls pertaining to the caliper recall. I though...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,892
Posted By scotts_rv
So that's the only difference that distinquishes...

So that's the only difference that distinquishes a "Select" center...having the ability to offer this package price for the brakes? I'm talking in general, not specifically about the brake recall. ...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-21-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,892
Posted By scotts_rv
Appologies in advance if this has already been...

Appologies in advance if this has already been asked but what's the difference between a "Select Workhorse Center" and one that isn't "Select"?

Thanks.
-Scott
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-20-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,056
Posted By scotts_rv
If a disconnect switch doesn't disconnect all...

If a disconnect switch doesn't disconnect all loads then that is unfortunate :banghead: I'm going to have to measure mine to see if this is the case.

Trickle chargers are great if you are...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-17-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,056
Posted By scotts_rv
The cutoff switch kills everything 12V in the...

The cutoff switch kills everything 12V in the coach area including the propane detector on my RV with the exception of the stairs. Even the inverter in the entertainment center so none of that will...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-16-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,056
Posted By scotts_rv
I would do as movin-on suggests. I had a similar...

I would do as movin-on suggests. I had a similar condition last winter with the batteries disconnected via the shutoff switch. They would go down to 12.2 after a week. What I did was charge them up...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-12-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By scotts_rv
DriVer, I was thinking that I didn't want...

DriVer,

I was thinking that I didn't want to interrupt them in any way since there are over 100 people in front of me on their list to get the updated calipers! The lady I talked to said it...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-12-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By scotts_rv
Smile Thanks everyone for the confirmation. I just...

Thanks everyone for the confirmation. I just edited my signature and added the Banks to it :thumb:

The aftermarket plug wires are Taylor Extreme 409's which were also installed by the PO :dance:...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-11-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,762
Posted By scotts_rv
So what do I have?

I purchased my Brave off of a consignment lot so I didn't have the opportunity to talk with the original owner. I noticed he had done several upgrades which I liked but did not notice until after I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-06-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3,372
Views: 1,142,573
Posted By scotts_rv
Please sign me up! Thanks. -Scott

Please sign me up!

Thanks.
-Scott
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-27-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,250
Posted By scotts_rv
Heater Valve for Motor-Aid

Hi everyone. First post and new to me Winnebago Brave owner.

I noticed after our first trip that the heater valve that I believe goes to the Motor-Aid had a leak in it. See attached picture. Can...
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