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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-01-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 93,427
Posted By Gary D
Downsized??

Well we finally decided it was time to downsize! Our travels are not as extensive and my ability and interest to maintain our previous rig were the primary reasons for the change. Previous rig was an...
Forum: Test Your Changes 12-01-2017, 09:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By Gary D
Change Test

Right this time?
Forum: Test Your Changes 12-01-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By Gary D
Testing Revised Info

Testing changes in RV ownership!!
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-06-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,671
Posted By Gary D
Happy New Year. Currently towing a 2015 Subaru...

Happy New Year.
Currently towing a 2015 Subaru Forester. Have a Blue Ox Base Plate and Tow Bar System. Works great. The car is AWD with a 6 speed manual transmission. It has all the gadgets that I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-29-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,823
Posted By Gary D
Still Bill. Still Bill. I have been using...

Still Bill.
Still Bill.
I have been using the Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer since 2007. It was first installed on a 2007 Winnebago Adventurer and I notice a significant improvement in steering...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-26-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
John My breaking system is the Roadmaster Even...

John
My breaking system is the Roadmaster Even Brake. The main reason is we had gas RV's up until the current one which is Diesel with air brakes. The good thing is that we have used the even brake...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-25-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
Recently purchased 2015 Subaru Forester 6 speed...

Recently purchased 2015 Subaru Forester 6 speed manual (same as 2014) and just completed first trip with it in tow. Towed very well - no problems.
Previous tow vechicle was a 2010 Jeep Wrangler...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-18-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,096
Posted By Gary D
Towing the car is basically the same as putting...

Towing the car is basically the same as putting it on the roof as far as weight is concerned. It is additional mass that the engine has to move and stop. I know it not exactly the same as far as...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-10-2014, 01:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
John I talked to the installer and he indicated...

John
I talked to the installer and he indicated that the job went well. His only comment was that Blue Ox typically require some new hole drilling to get base plate to bolt onto frame. The base...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-09-2014, 08:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
Recently purchased a 2015 Subaru Forester...

Recently purchased a 2015 Subaru Forester (manual) and could not find a 2015 Blue Ox baseplate. Did some digging and decided that a 2014 baseplate should fit a 2015.
Had a 2014 Blue Ox baseplate...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-29-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
Thanks John. I was surprised that no one will...

Thanks John.
I was surprised that no one will will commit that the 2015 is the same as 2024!!!
I will order 2014 base plate tomorrow and will find out if it fits the hard way.
Had a Jeep...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-29-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,287
Posted By Gary D
Picked up my new 2015 Subaru Forester (manual)...

Picked up my new 2015 Subaru Forester (manual) yesterday. Now having a problem with trying to find a base plate. Dealer says that the 2014 is the same as the 2015??
Does anyone know if a 2014 base...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-17-2014, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,501
Posted By Gary D
Normal. Keep rpm as suggested by others. Enjoy...

Normal. Keep rpm as suggested by others. Enjoy the road.

Gary
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-22-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,975
Posted By Gary D
Installed Fisher-Pakal under cooktop. Used daily....

Installed Fisher-Pakal under cooktop. Used daily.

Happy Wife - Happy Life!!!
Forum: Thor Industries Owner's Forum 12-28-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,767
Posted By Gary D
Try covering up the drain holes at the bottom of...

Try covering up the drain holes at the bottom of the window with electrical tape.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-06-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By Gary D
Sportcoach1 There are a number of posts on...

Sportcoach1

There are a number of posts on this subject. There are also different approaches to accessing the belts and bearing as well as cleaning the radiator and CAC.

Search the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 10-04-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,846
Posted By Gary D
Scott I agree with you. Not all temperature...

Scott

I agree with you. Not all temperature problems have only one solution. My experience was that until I managed to get the CAC and Rad clean the other options of gear and rpm were not allowing...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 10-03-2013, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,846
Posted By Gary D
Bglewis I copy the following previous post. ...

Bglewis

I copy the following previous post.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/2005-c7-fan-hub-bearings-156878.html

I have had no temperature problems since doing this.

Gary
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 09-14-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Gary D
My understanding is that cooler compressed air...

My understanding is that cooler compressed air provides more oxygen to the engine which allows more fuel to be burned and hence more power.

Gary
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 08-07-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,846
Posted By Gary D
Thermostats 190 degrees (2 req'd). My engine runs...

Thermostats 190 degrees (2 req'd). My engine runs between 188-192 degrees. This will only happen if your Radiator and CAC are REALLY clean. I found out from the many posts on how to make this happen....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-06-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,108
Posted By Gary D
Don two of the pictures above (Post#15) are of...

Don two of the pictures above (Post#15) are of the hole and cover that was made in the schroud. Access to the shroud is through an opening under the bed. One is the rectangular opening through which...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-06-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,108
Posted By Gary D
Scott Well you are challenging this Olde...

Scott

Well you are challenging this Olde memory system!!

Once at the end of the fan bearing:

-clean the ends of the allen head bolts very well.
-using a small hammer tap (hit) the ends of...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-05-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,108
Posted By Gary D
Just to chime in with some thoughts and...

Just to chime in with some thoughts and observations.

Last year while travelling/climbing in Death Valley I experienced a heating problem that required constant pulling over to allow the engine to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
Posted By Gary D
Wagonmaster Good luck. Gary

Wagonmaster

Good luck.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-26-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,450
Posted By Gary D
Good stuff Dan. Happy clicking. Gary

Good stuff Dan. Happy clicking.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-25-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,141
Posted By Gary D
Wagonmaster For you future reference I would...

Wagonmaster

For you future reference I would suggest you read the posts on this forum started on April 6, 2013 titled "2005 C7 Fan Bearing Change".

I recently changed my fan bearing, idler...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-25-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,450
Posted By Gary D
Ed Good work. Sounds like you did a lot of...

Ed

Good work. Sounds like you did a lot of exploring and found all kinds of new stuff.

Graeat that now the system works.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,450
Posted By Gary D
I have had issues with the FOB off and on. I have...

I have had issues with the FOB off and on. I have found that the most common problem is with the FOB itself. I take the FOB apart and clean the contacts between the printed circuit board and the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-28-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,171
Posted By Gary D
If you need a schematic just Google "Winnebago...

If you need a schematic just Google "Winnebago wiring diagrams" and you can choose your year and model to get all the wiring diagrams.

Gary
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-25-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,090
Posted By Gary D
Well I also fought the high temperature problem...

Well I also fought the high temperature problem and the solution for me was to get the rad cleaned from BOTH sides. I had the rad steam cleaned from the rear and I also cleaned it from the rear twice...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 04-22-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,636
Posted By Gary D
Try turning your engine heater on for an hour or...

Try turning your engine heater on for an hour or two. Then try starting it to see if it starts quicker.
Cat's don't like to start easily when it is cold or cool!

gary
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-10-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,553
Posted By Gary D
1ciderdog I apologize for not making my...

1ciderdog
I apologize for not making my question more specific. I am aware that the fan is driven by the serpentine belt. I was asking for information as to how the fan is connected to the fan hub....
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-10-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,553
Posted By Gary D
Moisheh What you are suggesting makes sense....

Moisheh

What you are suggesting makes sense. I should know the answer to this question but since I don't "What is the fan drive set up on our C7's from the factory"? Are they direct drive?

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-08-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,363
Posted By Gary D
Further to my earlier post, I riveted the cut out...

Further to my earlier post, I riveted the cut out shroud piece to the back of a piece of aluminium plate that was shaped the same as the shroud. The aluminum plate was 1" larger all around. This...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-07-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,363
Posted By Gary D
Eric Like you we bought our motor home used and...

Eric
Like you we bought our motor home used and the maintenance records were not complete so decided to zero out the maintenance record. This way I knew where I stood. I pretty much follow the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-06-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,363
Posted By Gary D
Well after reading all the posts on this subject...

Well after reading all the posts on this subject I just changed the fan bearing as a regular maintenance item. Our motorhome has 72,000 miles on it and also has a Cat-C7-350 HP. I also changed the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-23-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,544
Posted By Gary D
Scott Well I am sure I have managed to...

Scott

Well I am sure I have managed to confuse everyone including myself since my " previous post" never got posted!!

After having overheating problems and finding out that Caterpillar had over...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-23-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,544
Posted By Gary D
Scott I forgot to add the following comments...

Scott

I forgot to add the following comments in my previous post.

On a related subject I recently replaced the fan bearing, idler pulley and tensioner on my C-7. Also replaced the serpentine...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-20-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,164
Posted By Gary D
Moisheh I do not have a Bounder but do have...

Moisheh

I do not have a Bounder but do have a MH with a Freightliner XC Chassis and a Cat C-7 engine. The WIX 33405 cross references with a NAPA 3405. These are 12 micron filters with a Fuel/Water...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-20-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 50,382
Posted By Gary D
Scott I forgot to mention that there is an air...

Scott
I forgot to mention that there is an air bleed port on the filter. I would agree that the most straightforward and simplest solution would be to valve both sides of the filter for a filter...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-20-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 50,382
Posted By Gary D
Muddypaws I should clarify that I put this...

Muddypaws

I should clarify that I put this fllter on to allow me to change filters in an unscheduled situation. I had it happen once where I lost prime due to a faulty filter. It was a 30 micron...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-20-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 50,382
Posted By Gary D
Scott Yes I have also been thinking about...

Scott

Yes I have also been thinking about about putting a ball check valve in the line to prevent back flow. I am a bit concerned about a check valve sticking. The following information on the...
Forum: Caterpillar Engine Forum 03-19-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 50,382
Posted By Gary D
Fire-Up Well Sir I can really relate to this...

Fire-Up

Well Sir I can really relate to this issue!!!

Last summer while travelling across Canada and USA i had the misfortune to lose the fuel prime on my 05 Meridian 36G (cat C7 350. It turned...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-18-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,416
Posted By Gary D
Ended up with the TST system after trying both....

Ended up with the TST system after trying both. No problems with the TST. Was losing contact the the Tire Minder sensors even with the booster.

Gary
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-13-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 32,117
Posted By Gary D
Just had mine upgraded from Ver: 9.03 to Ver:...

Just had mine upgraded from Ver: 9.03 to Ver: 9.10. Supposed to solved a couple of bugs. A handy tool to have onboard.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-25-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,533
Posted By Gary D
One of the best upgrades that we made was to take...

One of the best upgrades that we made was to take out the sleep number bed and replace it with a good regular mattress. Also did it with our last MH. Two strikes was enough.

Gary
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-25-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,823
Posted By Gary D
Have the Safe-T-Plus and it has performed great....

Have the Safe-T-Plus and it has performed great. Took a bit of time getting it set up. Really makes driving much easier.

Gary
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-19-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 32,117
Posted By Gary D
Thanks Jim. Will do just that. gary

Thanks Jim. Will do just that.

gary
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 02-17-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 32,117
Posted By Gary D
I have a ScangaugeD version 9.03. Can anyone who...

I have a ScangaugeD version 9.03. Can anyone who has purchased recently tell me if there is a updated version now being issued?

Thanks.

Gary
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-11-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,194
Posted By Gary D
Have had 5 RV's and all had ovens. All used for...

Have had 5 RV's and all had ovens. All used for storage!!
In our current Class A we took out oven and installed an new stove top and Fisher Paykal dishwasher. For us it has been a great move
We...
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