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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-17-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By atodalen
I did a little more sleuthing yesterday without...

I did a little more sleuthing yesterday without any results. It's certainly not easy to access the compressor, at least from above even with the doghouse removed.. Manually moving the recirculate...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By atodalen
I'm going to need to remove some of the rubber...

I'm going to need to remove some of the rubber mat material that controls airflow around the fan to get a decent look at the compressor. That's on my list this morning before it gets too hot. We hit...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the info! That'll help

Thanks for the info! That'll help
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-15-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 459
Posted By atodalen
Heating/ Cooling vacuum valve identification help

Can anyone tell me the purpose of this vacuum valve and what dash setting controls it?
I'm troubleshooting an AC issue where the AC blows hot air at an idle but cools ok at highway speeds. I've...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-12-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By atodalen
Only 100 miles on them. So far so good.

Only 100 miles on them. So far so good.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-03-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the responses

Thanks for the replies. I was running out of time to secure the awning prior to a planned trip. After no luck with many tries including Dometic customer service I decided to see if I could make the...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 06-02-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,934
Posted By atodalen
Looking for an awning bottom bracket for an older awning

I have an older Dometic Sunchaser 8485000.401B awning with broken bottom bracket (the part that's attached to the RV and supports the vertical arm when in transit). The problem that I'm running into...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-29-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the thought. I ended up not using that...

Thanks for the thought. I ended up not using that void area to run the wires. It was just more trouble than it was worth.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-25-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By atodalen
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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-25-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By atodalen
2008 Sightseer bdrm speaker removal

I'd like to remove a rear bedroom speaker that's above the head of the bed to run some wire for an overhead light. I tried prying the edge of the plastic around the speaker hoping that it would pop...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-16-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,737
Posted By atodalen
Great reminder. Check your coverage 1st!

Great reminder. Check your coverage 1st!
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 12-16-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,737
Posted By atodalen
Depending on how feel about it there is away to...

Depending on how feel about it there is away to get it without it being available at your address. Find and use an address that is available and when completing the application have it shipped to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 12-15-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,150
Posted By atodalen
Our Winnebago sits high enough that when I feel...

Our Winnebago sits high enough that when I feel the need I'll retract the steps for the night. At least they'd have to put an effort into it. :)

On edit: jumped in before realizing what forum I...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-10-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By atodalen
I installed mine just prior to Labor Day and only...

I installed mine just prior to Labor Day and only have a couple of hundred miles on it. So far I like it. I don't need as many small steering corrections as I did before installation. One thing I've...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-21-2022, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By atodalen
Thank you for that information. From what I can...

Thank you for that information. From what I can see the install instructions appear to be the same as the RSSA series and even use the same bracket kit.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-21-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the reply and video. Looks like you're...

Thanks for the reply and video. Looks like you're pleased with yours.
My response from Roadmaster when asked if it would accomplish what the RSSA series stabilizer does was "Yes, it does the same...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-18-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,125
Posted By atodalen
Roadmaster Exact Center Steering Stabilizer

I'm wondering if anyone has installed one of these on their Class A yet and what their thoughts are? Can't seem to get the RSSA model for quite some time and I'm considering ordering the Roadmaster...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By atodalen
Ray, At least 1 distributor shows them as...

Ray,
At least 1 distributor shows them as available for several class As. HRF posted above that he's already received 1 for his 2016 F53 direct from Roadmaster. I have a feeler in to Roadmaster and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-06-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the info on the Roadmaster Exact...

Thanks for the info on the Roadmaster Exact Center Stabilizer. That may explain why they haven't been shipping the RSSA type recently. Sure would have been nice if the distributor would have...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 08-05-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By atodalen
Shortage of Roadmaster Steering Stabilizers

I'm curious if anyone has ordered a Roadmaster RM-RBK22-RSSA since January and received it?

I ordered it in January from a well known national supplier and was told to expect it in 6 months. I...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 08-31-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the replies. Seems that he replaced...

Thanks for the replies. Seems that he replaced the pipe himself and has already traded it in on a larger unit of a different brand at a different dealer.
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 08-17-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By atodalen
Shower tail piece not connected for 2 years

Asking for a friend. He has owned this 2 year old Jay Flight 267BHSW SLX since purchased new at CW. His son just recently noticed water coming from the belly. Upon investigation he saw that the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-22-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By atodalen
On our 2007 chassis the 12V wire was not in the...

On our 2007 chassis the 12V wire was not in the harness leading to the 7 pin connector. I ran a fused one direct from the battery in a wire loom under the chassis.
...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-19-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By atodalen
Thanks for the thought but that's a different...

Thanks for the thought but that's a different issue
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 09-19-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By atodalen
Wrong name and picture on received text message

My daughter recently purchased a new phone from Visible. When she sends us a text message it has the name and picture of the previous owner of the phone number that she was assigned. Where to start...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-30-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,628
Posted By atodalen
TonyMac, don't get your undies in a bunch.:eek: ...

TonyMac, don't get your undies in a bunch.:eek: I didn't say that I practice the zipper merge but I do agree with it's logic. Too many crazies out there for me to put my family at risk. I understand...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-30-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,628
Posted By atodalen
I'm with Bob and many entities tasked with...

I'm with Bob and many entities tasked with traffic flow on this one. However as the majority those responding have shown it's probably always going to cause anger issues until the driving public is...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-01-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,062
Posted By atodalen
+ 1 for the Bogart Trimetric monitor. Much more...

+ 1 for the Bogart Trimetric monitor. Much more valuable information but significantly more expensive.

To clarify what Bill said, you can display both coach and chassis battery voltages on the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-07-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 826
Posted By atodalen
I had similar issues on our 2008 Winnebago...

I had similar issues on our 2008 Winnebago Sightseer. I used mending plates (T brackets) to replace the staples and it's worked well for several years now. Kind of frustrating that they didn't use a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-18-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By atodalen
No worries. Trip is planned after the eclipse....

No worries. Trip is planned after the eclipse. :Thanx:
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-18-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By atodalen
Thank you :flowers: Happy Trails

Thank you :flowers:

Happy Trails
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 08-17-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By atodalen
Best route Portland, OR to Beverly Beach SP

Have reservations at Beverly Beach State Park outside of Newport, OR.

Traveling on a Sunday from Spokane with a 30' Class A and possibly towing our CRV. We'll be coming into Portland on I84.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-19-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By atodalen
Not gonna work on the screen but thanks for the...

Not gonna work on the screen but thanks for the thought.
Al
Forum: Full-Timers 06-19-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By atodalen
Although not an oscillating fan, we have been...

Although not an oscillating fan, we have been using a Caframo Sirocco marine fan in the bedroom of our RV for a couple of years. Low power draw and quiet. Wife loves it.
Sirocco II - Caframo...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-18-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By atodalen
Now there's a thought, thanks. Al

Now there's a thought, thanks.
Al
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-16-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By atodalen
Bedroom window privacy 2008 Sightseer 29R

I'm wondering how owners of this unit have dealt with the lack of privacy at night due to the placement of the bedroom window just inches above the head of the bed.

When laying down, the top of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-18-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,380
Posted By atodalen
If you're talking about the pieces that run from...

If you're talking about the pieces that run from the bottom of the windshield to the top, then there will probably be nuts that need to be removed inside the coach. You'll need to remove the trim...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-23-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 572
Posted By atodalen
If the blade is like our 2008 29R, then you just...

If the blade is like our 2008 29R, then you just need to remove the small bolt. I carried the old one into NAPA and they had a direct replacement. Probably cheaper at NAPA than truck stops.

Happy...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-28-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,929
Posted By atodalen
X2 on acetone and trans fluid. Used extensively...

X2 on acetone and trans fluid. Used extensively while working on a '47 CJ. I put it in a syringe and could apply where needed without making a big mess of the surrounding area.
Happy Trails,
Al
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-15-2016, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 952
Posted By atodalen
You might try Gus Johnson Ford. Service:...

You might try Gus Johnson Ford. Service: 509-924-1000. Gus Johnson Ford Dealer | Spokane New Used Car Washington (https://www.gusjohnsonford.com/)
It's been a few years since they worked on our RV...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-05-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,497
Posted By atodalen
I have the same PCM code (SVF2) and notice...

I have the same PCM code (SVF2) and notice something similar, but only when climbing hills. I haven't been able to determine what was going on so thanks for that information.

Didn't I hear a...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-30-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,684
Posted By atodalen
Question for Hellwig users

I'm curious if there is a proper orientation when installing the Hellwig adjustable links, female end up or male end up? I'm thinking that with the female part on the top that there would be less...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 02-19-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,142
Posted By atodalen
I gave up on that type of plug for the same...

I gave up on that type of plug for the same problems that you speak of and went with Anderson Powerpoles. They make some nifty distribution panels. You'll need to replace your 12V connectors with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-28-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By atodalen
Following up on running the inverter wiring to...

Following up on running the inverter wiring to the front and rear TV circuits. It ended up close to what Tim was kind of alluding to above. I had my son in law, a journeyman electrician, look over...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-20-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By atodalen
Rear bumper polish - what works well?

I'm curious what products seem to work well to keep a shine on the rear bumper as well as the panels around the rear tires. I'm not sure if they're fiberglass or plastic. I'm thinking either a good...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-27-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,515
Posted By atodalen
Crankcase oil fill

Here's what I used last week.

https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photobucket/img_2761446_0_5a004aca8ca995987ab7cc564b7744bc.jpg

The filler tube with valve is from O'Reilly Auto Parts. I replaced...
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 09-16-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By atodalen
Well I went ahead and disabled the Shockwave...

Well I went ahead and disabled the Shockwave plug-in and haven't noticed anything not working yet, and, the error message is gone. All is good again. thanks for the links.
Al
Forum: Forum 101 | Announcements | Forum Concerns 09-15-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 932
Posted By atodalen
Shockwave Flash has crashed

Seeing this message near the address bar on the forums recently. I'm using the latest version of Chrome on Windows 10 and the Shockwave plug-in is also the latest version. I believe that I heard that...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 09-06-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6,620
Views: 1,942,684
Posted By atodalen
X2 Al

X2

Al
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-25-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 529
Posted By atodalen
My bad, you're correct. It is the 18,000...

My bad, you're correct. It is the 18,000 chassis. Senior moment here.
Al
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