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Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-08-2017, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,878
Posted By KAttkisson
Think insurance and lawsuits against the...

Think insurance and lawsuits against the manufacturers. I have never seen a slide work out that had been fully retracted in the first place. My used unit did not have them when purchased but had...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-06-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,270
Posted By KAttkisson
Assuming from your comments that you have lights...

Assuming from your comments that you have lights in the house with the couch engine running---(nothing happens-anything)
1. Your battery disconnect switch is not bad

Try the following:
Check to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-04-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,270
Posted By KAttkisson
you didn't answer my question about starting your...

you didn't answer my question about starting your generator so I will help you as I can with what info I have. I have a 2008 Coachman Freedlander which is probably set up the same.

The "isolator"...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-02-2017, 03:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,270
Posted By KAttkisson
Will the starter turn without the coach running? ...

Will the starter turn without the coach running? What you are calling a Battery isolator --is it a special device or a solonoid magnetic switch?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-11-2017, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,927
Posted By KAttkisson
Based on what you have stated I am assuming that...

Based on what you have stated I am assuming that you are going to pull the unit anyway-- to try to straighten or to replace. So I think you have nothing to loose.

I have had to straighten long...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 01-08-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 868
Posted By KAttkisson
Under dash friction noises

My class c is based on the E450 chassis. Until the interior gets entirely warm or the dash warms in the sun I get a lot of scraping noise from under the dash like Styrofoam rubbing against...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By KAttkisson
Thanks. Went to their site and that was it!

Thanks. Went to their site and that was it!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-27-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By KAttkisson
Dinette table question

We recently went to an RV Show and saw a class C with dinette table supported from the wall . It did not fold down but with the pull of a lever lowered to the bed position. My mind was on something...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic Region 12-25-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,943
Posted By KAttkisson
look at Middle Creek Campground Buchanan,Va. ...

look at Middle Creek Campground Buchanan,Va. About 5 miles off of I81 but could be in another country..
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-17-2016, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,501
Posted By KAttkisson
Your efficiency of your water heater without this...

Your efficiency of your water heater without this tube in place will be compromised and you run the chance of water "short circuiting"between the inlet and outlet . I don't see how they could...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-12-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By KAttkisson
Cold weather water supply question

Thinking about buying a heat traced hose. If i get this how do you keep the supply riser from freezing? In the campgrounds that use freezeproof risers do you cut it off and let it drain during...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-07-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By KAttkisson
Ladder can hold you but check the attachment...

Ladder can hold you but check the attachment screws. On my 2009 they had rusted badly and I replaced with SS

Ditto spreading your weight around with a board or similar. I have felt the underlay...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-03-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,058
Posted By KAttkisson
Older Onans were 4 pole wound and were governed...

Older Onans were 4 pole wound and were governed at 1800 rpm to give 60 cycles per second. The 4K unit I have in my camper is a single cylinder 3600 rpm 2 pole unit that they now produce. Still...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-24-2016, 03:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,084
Posted By KAttkisson
Be careful upsizing your tires-you have to...

Be careful upsizing your tires-you have to maintain clearance between the tires when loaded. Any rubbing will build heat in a hurry.(experienced this) There are spacer rings available but then you...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-12-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By KAttkisson
It is hot only with the switch on. I tapped into...

It is hot only with the switch on. I tapped into mine to run rear facing camera.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-09-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By KAttkisson
It appears that I may have gotten lucky. After...

It appears that I may have gotten lucky. After wiping everything down it seems that the PCV valve mounting grommet is slowly leaking allowing the oil to accumulate in one of the mounting bolt...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-07-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By KAttkisson
Ford V-10 valve cover gaskets

I have a 2009 V-10 with 10K miles that the valve cover gaskets seem to be leaking on the output end. What sort of gasket do they have and do they respond to tightening? I am seriously worried as to...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-14-2016, 04:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,272
Posted By KAttkisson
We have a 2700RS Coachman . I don't know...

We have a 2700RS Coachman . I don't know anything about other rigs.
This slide is backfacing and the mattress must be folded up for it to be pulled in.
I too have experienced discomfort because...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-04-2016, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By KAttkisson
Thanks for all comments. I use a pressure...

Thanks for all comments.

I use a pressure regulator all the time but I have no idea about the PO. I do know that I had no leaks until I disturbed the piping.

I pulled one of the vertical stubs...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-02-2016, 03:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By KAttkisson
They were plastic fittings with metal pinch...

They were plastic fittings with metal pinch clamps. Like you I don't know why they would have leaked. I would have attempted to recrimp the clamps but couldn't get a tool anywhere close to a couple.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-01-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By KAttkisson
PEX Type piping heads-up

W have a 2009 Coachman Freelander 27RS through this would apply to anyone.

The wife wanted a one handled faucet assembly on the double kitchen sinks for various reasons. This is something I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-18-2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By KAttkisson
Not there and have never seen your rig but offer...

Not there and have never seen your rig but offer these suggestions:
1. Fuses blow because of Heat, whether from overload or external source.Check and clean the connections to and from the fuse...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-16-2016, 02:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By KAttkisson
You didn't mention what you did to blow it. This...

You didn't mention what you did to blow it. This is a pretty major thing. It also must have happened in the past if the PO had purchased a spare. This type of fuse is commonly used in boats and my...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By KAttkisson
Glad to hear that your immediate problem is...

Glad to hear that your immediate problem is solved.

Have you ever run the camper with the Generator? You stated that you had searched for a transfer switch and not found it. If you have run the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-09-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,629
Posted By KAttkisson
Have to make some assumptions. Assumption...

Have to make some assumptions. Assumption #1--You don't have a transfer switch that automatically switches from shore power to generator. You have to manually move the plug.

If this is correct...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-24-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By KAttkisson
Question about Lippert SO Cable guides

I have a Coachman2009 Freelander 2700RS-F. The living room slide is an above floor unit. The plastic cable guide made by Quick Draw Products has broken. There has been some discussion here about...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,102
Posted By KAttkisson
Identification

I have a 2009 Coachman Freelander RS. I have an identical(looking) unit in the cabinet sidewall close to the TV Mounting. I called them for identification and found out that they cut off the...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-25-2016, 04:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,878
Posted By KAttkisson
2009 coachman Class C built on E-450 with V10 &5...

2009 coachman Class C built on E-450 with V10 &5 speed 4.56 rear with 16" tires gets an average of 7.75 mpg at approximately 12k weight pulling a 2k car.

Previous rig was a Winnie class A...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,600
Posted By KAttkisson
We own a Coachman 2009 Freelander. Just...

We own a Coachman 2009 Freelander.

Just something to be aware of. This was the time frame that they were about to go under and got bought. The buyer(Warren Buffett) did not pay them for the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-21-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 993
Posted By KAttkisson
Thanks for everyone's input. A summary of how I...

Thanks for everyone's input. A summary of how I fixed this problem.

Pulled unit out of camper by cutting all six wires as it was soldered in. No identifying marks except "Japan". Unit was...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-14-2014, 04:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 993
Posted By KAttkisson
Radio fader potentiometer

Does anyone have any info on the specs for the front to back fader pot that is installed in early 90s Winnebagos? Mine has dead spots in it. This is not build into the radio but elsewhere on the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-19-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,787
Posted By KAttkisson
Be sure to see my earlier post on the electric...

Be sure to see my earlier post on the electric heater coil for the automatic choke. I can only assume that your unit has one. Also some of these units had a cold weather air shunt built into the air...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-18-2013, 04:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,646
Posted By KAttkisson
concerning possible floor repairs as mentioned...

concerning possible floor repairs as mentioned Call Winnebago and ask for a copy of their Dealer Bulletin entitled "Recommended procedure for the diagnosis and repair of a soft floor complaint" last...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-18-2013, 04:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,787
Posted By KAttkisson
Recommended troubleshooting- Check that...

Recommended troubleshooting-

Check that you are getting spark to the suspected cylinder(Spark tester from auto parts store 3.99)
Yes--replace plug
no-Check spark at coil
Yes spark-change...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-17-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,787
Posted By KAttkisson
I have a 93 with the same gen set except mine is...

I have a 93 with the same gen set except mine is electronic ignition.

I don't know where yours is in the rig but you have to drop mine from underneath to work on it. Even to change the far...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-17-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,646
Posted By KAttkisson
I have a 93 Winnebago with the alum. roof. I...

I have a 93 Winnebago with the alum. roof. I have had to do some repairs to the side seams as one of the previous owners must have had a close encounter with a tree limb.

The roof had been...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-11-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,966
Posted By KAttkisson
If this on the p-30 series Chevy Chassis? If so...

If this on the p-30 series Chevy Chassis? If so Winnebago will just kick you over to the Chevy dealer. There are Chevy p-30 series shop manuals out there with diagrams on the net.

I have a '93...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-08-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,165
Posted By KAttkisson
update on floor in '93 winnebago

Ended up with a soft floor in many spots of a 22' '93 Warrior. Evidently one of the previous owners left it parked unused for a couple of years outside and the air conditioner seal leaked at least...
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-01-2013, 05:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,298
Posted By KAttkisson
Be sure when you have it out to check everywhere(...

Be sure when you have it out to check everywhere( and I Mean everywhere) for mouse nests. I just had to pull the stator housing off of my 4500w unit and cleaned out a mouse nest that filled a 2...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-31-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,208
Posted By KAttkisson
Floor in early '90s Winnebago

Is there any experience out there on replacing the particle board under the carpet and vinyl in the sandwich floor that Winnebago used. It seems that the floor consists of a sheet of gauge alum....
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-24-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,513
Posted By KAttkisson
One thing that I have found out with my p-30...

One thing that I have found out with my p-30 based motorhome is that the tread width is somewhat less than the wear grooves that are forming in so many roads now days from the truck traffic and lack...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By KAttkisson
Thanks for your reply. My camper is only 8K in...

Thanks for your reply. My camper is only 8K in weight(22') long. It is my understanding from the literature that they did not get fancy with the parking/emergercy brakes until GVWR got up above 14K....
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-19-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By KAttkisson
Manual Parking brake Question

on my 93 winnebago based on the p series chevy chassis I have the foot pedal type of emergercy brake. This pulls a cable that goes to a divider under the drivers side frame rail to pull both back...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,136
Posted By KAttkisson
Thanks for the comments and suggestions so far. I...

Thanks for the comments and suggestions so far. I probably should say that the particle board underlayment was wet when I got the unit and has since been totally dried out and shrunkup in the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,136
Posted By KAttkisson
Floor problems '93 Winnebago Warrior 22

I bought this Warrior with the knowledge it had been setting for quite a while. What I didn't know was that the air conditioner seal had allowed water in at times.

The floor in the back bath is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-11-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,427
Posted By KAttkisson
I don't have your model but have done some work...

I don't have your model but have done some work on mine. If it is a ammonia gas unit (propane heats the ammonia) then the 115 volt part is just a electric heating element which surely burned out...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-08-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 670
Posted By KAttkisson
Info on '93 Vintage Winnabago 22' Warrior

I am trying to find an air "whistle" or leak on the front passagener side of this unit. I have resealed the windshield.

What I need to know is this. On the outside where the passenger door if...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-06-2013, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
Posted By KAttkisson
test connector

On my '93 454 it was tye wrapped to the steering column-right up from the lower dash line. Not the easiest thing to get to but not half as hard as finding it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-26-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By KAttkisson
Update

I ended up getting a 13 ft unit that the bar does go up the middle of the window. Its right behind the window frame center break so it is not that big of a deal. This allows the door to be fully...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-21-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By KAttkisson
awning question

I have the "short" 22ft 1993 Winnebago Warrior. I wish to get an awning.On a previous camper we had a Dometic 8500 series which worked well and I will probably purchase another.

My question is...
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