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Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-15-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 506
Posted By youracman
Dom- You might want to post your question...

Dom-

You might want to post your question here:

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-05-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 629
Posted By youracman
What CampCA said. Here's one site that is...

What CampCA said. Here's one site that is popular.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2023, 08:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,651
Posted By youracman
For some reason, I am not finding a...

For some reason, I am not finding a suitable/large enuff bin on Lowe's website. I found a really large contractor's mixing tub at HD, but it's too durn big to place 2 of them in my Kia Soul toad. ...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 12-02-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By youracman
My 2020 Precept 31UL manual says the same thing...

My 2020 Precept 31UL manual says the same thing re the water heater bypass function. It states to remove the plug from the heater to drain it and it is also stated (somewhere) that the small amt of...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 11-19-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 733
Posted By youracman
I replaced the tank heaters on my older Class C...

I replaced the tank heaters on my older Class C many years ago with Ultra Heat brand. IIRC they stated that there should be at least 2" of liquid in the tanks. I see they now just say there must be...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 11-10-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By youracman
Excuse all my confusion in my former post edits. ...

Excuse all my confusion in my former post edits. I got sideways/confused double-checking my references and into a rear sway bar......not front.

I called Hellwig just to confirm my original posted...
Forum: Jayco Owner's Forum 11-10-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By youracman
You would want to verify, but your chassis is...

You would want to verify, but your chassis is likely a 2022?
Just surfed around and found this info re a 2022: Hope it helps.

From the Helwig website, the P/N seems to be 7718...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-08-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,652
Posted By youracman
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^ ...

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ What he said ^^^^^^^^^^^^

If you are not able to get up there on your roof, my SWAG for a tech is about $400 or so minimum. Some of that cracking is pretty ho-hum; but, at least...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,101
Posted By youracman
Jim- A couple of other things to consider......if...

Jim- A couple of other things to consider......if you haven't already.

Most of the 30+ ft Class C RVers travel with 1/3 tank of fresh water just for toilet flushing, hand washing etc. Also, I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 08-25-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By youracman
I had an '07 31C Outlook....similar to your rig;...

I had an '07 31C Outlook....similar to your rig; enjoyed it. No jack. I believe a previous owner of your coach may have had one on board at some point in time ..... for uses other than lifting the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-17-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,635
Posted By youracman
X2 on the water miser caps, for sure. Wonderful...

X2 on the water miser caps, for sure. Wonderful invention.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,129
Posted By youracman
Ooooops. I failed to read all the earlier posts....

Ooooops. I failed to read all the earlier posts. My bad.

Congrats on the good work.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-20-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,129
Posted By youracman
Carl- This has been done successfully by quite a...

Carl- This has been done successfully by quite a few folks. I found some reading matter by using the search box on this forum.......might be worth your time.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-07-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By youracman
Ken, I believe mine is typical. There is a...

Ken, I believe mine is typical. There is a "black box" controller behind the radio (or other device that displays your camera(s) view on the screen.) I liken it to a 4-way valve in the plumbing...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
Good catch, Craig. I had no idea. I assumed...

Good catch, Craig. I had no idea. I assumed (hate that word) that it was lubricated by splash....like my old 4K. I have, in fact, changed the oil and filter even though my genny has very low...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
My Onan doesn't have 30 hours on it yet, Ray. I...

My Onan doesn't have 30 hours on it yet, Ray. I brought the coach home last December (from PPL Houston) and it had less than 2500 miles on it. That would have included maybe 1000 miles delivery! (I...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 05-26-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,243
Posted By youracman
Just another data point for ya- My rig is a...

Just another data point for ya- My rig is a new-to-me 2020 with a Whirlpool side-by-side. The amp draw varies a bit but I have observed the power input a lot and it averages out about 150 watts. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
George- My daughter, with kids and grand dog have...

George- My daughter, with kids and grand dog have the coach down near Carlsbad Caverns on a 1-week trip. When they return, I will post a pic of the location. (New-to-me rig and I am not remembering...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2023, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
Found it. A guy over on the Facebook group...

Found it. A guy over on the Facebook group "Jayco Precept and Alante Owners Group" responded to my post there. Just FYI, it is A061W247. When I googled up that P/N I also found Cummins Tech...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
Oil levels (too full, or too low) have been...

Oil levels (too full, or too low) have been mentioned as well as dino oil vs multi-grade synthetic ....... varied opinions all over the place. I'd bet an oil cooler would help for sure, but I would...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2023, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,621
Posted By youracman
Onan overheating

I have read a lot of helpful posts about Onan overheating/quitting on several forums and I am about to do considerable work on my genny system as a preemptive strike before it bites me; e.g.,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-02-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,408
Posted By youracman
To the OP: All normally aspirated engines (like...

To the OP: All normally aspirated engines (like my Ford V-10) lose approximately 3% of their HP for each 1000 ft of elevation above sea level. So my previous rig had 305 HP (at about 4000 rpm or...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-17-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By youracman
Thanks for the very generous offer, Mike. I am...

Thanks for the very generous offer, Mike. I am committed to Windland at this point and the Roadmaster parts are on order. He has done lots of them. I am a "dyed in the wool" DIYer, but it will be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-17-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By youracman
Prior to your post, I had called 5 different...

Prior to your post, I had called 5 different shops and only one said they "did that kind of work." The quote from Windland RV was more than $1K lower than the only other quote I received. SOooo...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By youracman
Thx Been trying that exact procedure for a week...

Thx Been trying that exact procedure for a week now. Tonight I finally got a message "....... only 3 lines allowed." Deleted one. All is good now.... I think.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-16-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By youracman
Talking Anti sway bar installer near Denver?

Background: I recently bought a 2022 Class A with the 22,000 lb F53 chassis. It has a few factory-installed chassis handling upgrades; e.g., Helwig anti sway bar and a trac bar up front, but I would...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 03-08-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,706
Posted By youracman
I have often read on forums that removing the...

I have often read on forums that removing the batteries and have one of your local parts houses load test them is a good way to go. Also, you might want to consider buying a test meter that has the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-05-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,807
Posted By youracman
Just measured the ground clearance on my 2021...

Just measured the ground clearance on my 2021 Jayco Alante 26x 2800 miles only, not loaded,
and the rear sway bar is only about 6" away from ground in the center. The differential is higher up.
I...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 02-20-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By youracman
A lot of years seem to have this roller retention...

A lot of years seem to have this roller retention problem...... quite a few threads dealing with it. I'd bet the blue loctite ends the loosening problem. Hats off to your friend that "rolls his...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-19-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By youracman
I haven't actually done the task you are talking...

I haven't actually done the task you are talking about, but here's my thoughts FWIW:

I just finished replacing the mirror assy (minus the convex mirror and camera) on my rig yesterday. Hit...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 12-14-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,507
Posted By youracman
IMHO Ollie's well-written post says it all. I...

IMHO Ollie's well-written post says it all. I would just add that I was a bit concerned that the 16" 120/121R (Celcius Cargo brand) would ride "stiffer" than the excellent Bridgestone Load Range E...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-17-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,239
Posted By youracman
Joe: This will likely end up being a long-winded...

Joe: This will likely end up being a long-winded post; but, even though I don’t even own an RV currently, I am still interested in this topic.

I called Cummins Power in the Denver area again...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-11-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,239
Posted By youracman
Joe- Not a lot of help, but I did call the (huge)...

Joe- Not a lot of help, but I did call the (huge) Cummins Power shop here and got one of the the parts desk folks to look in their parts listings to see if there was a low oil sensor listed for your...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,239
Posted By youracman
Joe- IF your Onan has a low-oil sensor, sure a...

Joe- IF your Onan has a low-oil sensor, sure a very good idea to check. FWIW, my 'sperience with an (older) Microquiet 4K genny on 2007 WBGO: No low oil sensor installed on that model. No spark...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-10-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,178
Posted By youracman
Any chance you could post a picture or two? ...

Any chance you could post a picture or two? There are some mighty innovative guys on this forum ...... one or more might have a "repair in place" option for ya. Just my $.02.

Good luck with a...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-01-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,485
Posted By youracman
^^^^^^^^^^^^ X2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I bought mine...

^^^^^^^^^^^^ X2 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

I bought mine online a few years ago at tirebuyer.com at the suggestion of a forum member. They give you a list of tire installers in your area and they will ship...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,374
Posted By youracman
Not for everyone I reckon, but I used a knife...

Not for everyone I reckon, but I used a knife switch like Ray mentions for many years if my rig was not gonna be used for a week or more (without it, my chassis battery would be down 50 percent or so...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By youracman
Ooops! My bad. My 2007 Outlook 31C had a clear...

Ooops! My bad. My 2007 Outlook 31C had a clear cover and I always "thought" it was a 625. That item never gave me a minute's trouble over the years (and the jacks went down at every camp regardless...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By youracman
I found this dwg for the 625 and it shows the...

I found this dwg for the 625 and it shows the fuse F10 that is suggested to check in the service manual Ray, IN provided. I "think" that fuse should be visible thru the clear plastic HWH control box...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,233
Posted By youracman
Not a direct response to the OP, but related: ...

Not a direct response to the OP, but related:

I replaced the front rotor/hubs, pads, calipers, bearings & seals on my E450 some years ago (daughter warped the rotors in mountain driving) and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,233
Posted By youracman
Talking Not that it makes any difference folks, but brake...

Not that it makes any difference folks, but brake fluid is hygroscopic.

End of spelling lesson............... :D :D
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 218
Posted By youracman
I removed mine to upgrade to a color monitor a...

I removed mine to upgrade to a color monitor a couple of years ago. I was perplexed re how to get the old "pod" down ..... mine had the single hole with a snap cover also. The owner at RV Cams.com...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 10-13-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,810
Posted By youracman
Good advice above. One simple check you could do...

Good advice above. One simple check you could do while waiting to hear from the Coach House folks: Unplug from your shore power source there at home and then measure the house battery voltage. ...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,273
Posted By youracman
Great lookin' mod, Dodge Guy. Nice workmanship. ...

Great lookin' mod, Dodge Guy. Nice workmanship. Nice to know that made your problem go away.

Best,
Ed S.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-02-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,273
Posted By youracman
Some years ago there was a guy on the Class C...

Some years ago there was a guy on the Class C forum who was having a similar problem (only with a 4K Onan) and he suspected vapor lock. He cured the problem by mounting the fuel pump outside the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-29-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By youracman
Just curious- Do you have a charge line connected...

Just curious- Do you have a charge line connected from the MH plug all the way to the Equinox battery? I had to hook one up to my Kia toad ...... as others have. Many put a diode in the line; I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By youracman
Thanks for the feedback, Offramp. Appreciate it.

Thanks for the feedback, Offramp. Appreciate it.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-24-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By youracman
^^^^^^^^^^ X2 ^^^^^^^^ I did the same...

^^^^^^^^^^ X2 ^^^^^^^^

I did the same thing to my 07 WBGO Outlook ...... which I sold about 2 months ago. The 2" continuous run of EB on ea side kept the sun's rays off of the newly installed...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-23-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 674
Posted By youracman
Questions about Adventurer slide problems

Background: Sold my 07 Outlook 31C recently. I was the 3rd owner and it served me well; ie., no problems that I couldn't DIY (except for stuff on the roof [A/C and TV antenna] I don't go up there)...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-20-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,768
Posted By youracman
Thanks guys. That clears it up. Didn't realize...

Thanks guys. That clears it up. Didn't realize the OE size was a "Michelin only" thing.

Best. Ed S.
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