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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-22-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By hillman
The problem is the map light is also the dash...

The problem is the map light is also the dash light dimmer, don't know which wire goes to map light.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 676
Posted By hillman
Map light

Has any one moved the drivers map light switch from head light switch to dash. The on head light is getting hard to turn on. Like to move to dash.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-26-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 486
Posted By hillman
Screen door slide

Have a 04 sightseer need a replacement slide for screen door,looked up part number no longer available.
Forum: Damon 08-16-2019, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,126
Posted By hillman
Looks like it will be Ford or Chev chassis....

Looks like it will be Ford or Chev chassis. Replace all fluids flush brakes check hoses and replace fan belts. Good luck have fun.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-15-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,068
Posted By hillman
Mine was a small insect in orfice.

Mine was a small insect in orfice.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-22-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By hillman
Motor home seats

Love the captains chairs in motor home,does any one make chairs like this for home? Wife has back trouble and the seats in motor home fit her back. We have Lazy boy at home but not as good.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-19-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By hillman
Update drove 30 mi to daughters house stayed...

Update drove 30 mi to daughters house stayed three nights,drove home 400 mi never had any problems.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 10-14-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 963
Posted By hillman
Trnsmission.

03 ford motor home. Was going up hill when transmission down shifted from fourth gear, it was like it went in to neutral and then shifted normally.Did this twice then and worked OK. Any one have any...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-21-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,117
Posted By hillman
When I get to 1/2 tank start looking for...

When I get to 1/2 tank start looking for fuel,make sure you can get out.Pulling four down takes about 5 min to unhook so not a disaster. After a while you will get an eye for it.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,774
Posted By hillman
That is what happened to mine,only thing left was...

That is what happened to mine,only thing left was the threads.
Was able to pry the threaded part out with a small wood chisel.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-28-2017, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,952
Posted By hillman
Owned 30 ft C and now a 31 ft A,the a is a lot...

Owned 30 ft C and now a 31 ft A,the a is a lot easier to drive.The A is a little intimidating when first sitting in the drivers seat.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-26-2017, 11:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,952
Posted By hillman
My 04 Winnebago has excellent disc brakes,the...

My 04 Winnebago has excellent disc brakes,the most important safety factor is the driver. The fords after 05 has the five speed transmission with tow haul,great for going down hills.One thing with...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 01-25-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,107
Posted By hillman
My 04 Winnebago has two reservoirs one in front...

My 04 Winnebago has two reservoirs one in front of driver and another by front wheel.Only bad line I found was blue line to reservoir by front wheel. It is an Evan tempcon system.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-25-2017, 03:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,774
Posted By hillman
Had the drain plug blow out last summer,it is a...

Had the drain plug blow out last summer,it is a pipe thread found one at local hardware.Worked until could get a plastic one.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,022
Posted By hillman
These wheels work great,use drill with light...

These wheels work great,use drill with light touch. Tried heat very slow.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-18-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,707
Posted By hillman
My experience is take it to a muffler shop,they...

My experience is take it to a muffler shop,they can fabricate what ever you need.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
Posted By hillman
Thanks I am going to put a roof vent cover over...

Thanks I am going to put a roof vent cover over it,and leave it be.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-17-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
Posted By hillman
Sightseer vent cover.

Need a vent cover, replaced cover but replacement does not close tight.Had replacement on motor home about a month before noticed did not close tight.Who made the vent for Winnebago?
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-18-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 602
Posted By hillman
Turning off AC F53

Problem is AC compressor will not turn off on 04 Winnebago,if I pull the relay or fuse no2 it turns off.The AC controls are hard to get to,a simple solution is to install a switch in the fused...
Forum: Forest River Owners Forum 08-29-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By hillman
30 amp twist lock plug.

Brother in laws twist lock female plug on a Rockwood TT is toast,it is the weather proof plug.Need the plug or just the insides. I think it is made by Cooper. I took on the job of finding a plug....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-28-2016, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By hillman
It looks like a filter made of foam.At 75 years...

It looks like a filter made of foam.At 75 years hard to lay down to see.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-26-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By hillman
The filter is at the passengers feet have to lay...

The filter is at the passengers feet have to lay down to see it.Vacuumed it off seams to be doing OK. Thanks .
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-26-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 425
Posted By hillman
Dash AC filter

Need to clean the dash ac filter 04 sightseer, can see it but how do you get it out. In max ac get very little air flow.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By hillman
It drives nice until I hit a chuck hole,sounds...

It drives nice until I hit a chuck hole,sounds like it is coming apart.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By hillman
Coach drives great,I start every trip with full...

Coach drives great,I start every trip with full tank of fuel and about 1/3 tank water. Water tank is behind axle,fuel never goes below 1/2 tank.Will probable set tire pressure at 70 front 75 rear.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,075
Posted By hillman
The little hockey puck ones will work for...

The little hockey puck ones will work for refrigerator but the dog bone ones are better.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-23-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 995
Posted By hillman
Motor home weight

Had the motor home weighed today, 04 Winnebago sightseer 31 ft. 1/3 tank water full tank gas. Front axle 5320 rear 10300 lb. Tires are 245 70 R 19.5. Looking a tire pressure chart I can lower...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 08-05-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,908
Posted By hillman
Use chat to contact dish,less hassle.

Use chat to contact dish,less hassle.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-30-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By hillman
I have seen the transmitter mounted on the...

I have seen the transmitter mounted on the mirror. I bought a cheap thermometer with wire sensor ran wire out window and taped sensor to mirror.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-28-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,085
Posted By hillman
Check every thing you can,leaks are one of the...

Check every thing you can,leaks are one of the worst.Their will still be things you over look,but look at how much you will be saving compared to a new one.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-02-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,577
Posted By hillman
Replaced most lights with LED, the reading spot...

Replaced most lights with LED, the reading spot lights from Amazon. The rest from Ebay,about $1.00 each. A lot cooler,I like the cool white.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-01-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By hillman
No name just one from Ebay,son wired the monitor...

No name just one from Ebay,son wired the monitor to be on all the time. I wired the camera. About $40.00 for monitor and camera.Monitor is seven inch.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-30-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By hillman
Backup camera

Replaced the old black and white backup camera with one from Ebay.Works good not very hard.Only three wires and ground,Stays on all the time so can see toad.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 9,454
Posted By hillman
Camp Mostly in state parks and COE.Avoid holidays...

Camp Mostly in state parks and COE.Avoid holidays and week ends.Best camping is before memorial day and after labor day.Not crowded and cheaper.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-18-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,108
Posted By hillman
Demco and Blue ox have the cross bar built in...

Demco and Blue ox have the cross bar built in behind bumper.Can buy adapters for all combinations.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By hillman
I pulled relay checked with ohm meter checks...

I pulled relay checked with ohm meter checks ok.This turned off compressor.Next will check switch on dash.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 462
Posted By hillman
04Sightseer AC

AC runs in all positions including off,compressor runs all the time.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 05-08-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,305
Posted By hillman
West Virginia is a beautiful state, Lots of state...

West Virginia is a beautiful state, Lots of state parks and national Forest campgrounds. What area are you looking at.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-28-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,318
Posted By hillman
Use nothing only time we have odor is if one of...

Use nothing only time we have odor is if one of the roof vents are not closed.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-19-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,526
Posted By hillman
Ford four speed vs five speed.

Owned a 08 class c with five speed transmission,now have a 04 class A with a four speed.For general driveability I prefer the four speed. Not that is is a better transmission but it has better...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 04-01-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,717
Posted By hillman
Atwood makes an adjustable thermostat,$25.00 at...

Atwood makes an adjustable thermostat,$25.00 at Amazon.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-31-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 841
Posted By hillman
Found the problem antenna was broken off.Thanks

Found the problem antenna was broken off.Thanks
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-30-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,040
Posted By hillman
Columbia Sc to Huntington beach state park SC

Going from from Columbia to Huntington beach state park. Driving a motor home I usually go I 20 towards Florence,is their a better route.I 26 towards Charleston and up is about the same distant but...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-19-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,370
Posted By hillman
Only dealing i have had with camping world was...

Only dealing i have had with camping world was last year looking for a motor home. Drove 370 mi to buy MH from camping world in NC arrived found sales man had lied big time.Salesman did not show up...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-18-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,298
Posted By hillman
Just moved from a 30 ft class C to a 31 ft class...

Just moved from a 30 ft class C to a 31 ft class A,the a is easier to drive.The A has a very short turn radius. Had to turn the C in neighbors drive way,can turn the A in my drive way.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-15-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By hillman
Installed lights today used 1/2 in aluminum angle...

Installed lights today used 1/2 in aluminum angle from tractor supply.The double sided tape
is 1 in stuck it to angle then trimmed with small utility knife.Used piece trimmed off on next...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-10-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By hillman
F53 AC drain

The drain on my 03 Winnebago coach AC is plugged, the water is draining but not from drain. Tried running a wire up drain also used air nothing.water is draining out a seam in box but not drain.
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 03-06-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 1,630
Views: 658,767
Posted By hillman
Air Force 1960 to 1964 one year in Denver...

Air Force 1960 to 1964 one year in Denver Colorado three years in Orlando Fl. Photo technician.Had it made. Best education I ever received. Did not re up no money, E3 and no chance for advancement....
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2016, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By hillman
I have my white led lights and rf controller...

I have my white led lights and rf controller bought on Ebay. Like the idea of the aluminum angle where did you get the angle and waterproof tape. Planning to mount power supply in cabinet with...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-05-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 13,155
Posted By hillman
Talked to a friend who drives 18 wheeler, he was...

Talked to a friend who drives 18 wheeler, he was complaining his truck speed is set at 62 tops.
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