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Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 03-24-2019, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,993
Posted By wmckinley
Yes I have a SMI system. Installed on toad when...

Yes I have a SMI system. Installed on toad when faceplate installed. Wouldn’t tow without it. Legal requirements aside.
Not only for my safety, but the safety of others.
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 03-19-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,817
Posted By wmckinley
I replaced my 6 gallon suburban with an Atwood...

I replaced my 6 gallon suburban with an Atwood tankless 3 years ago. I also replaced my shower valve with a temperature control valve. Minimal issues, vent tube getting plugged by bugs is all. Has...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-19-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,529
Posted By wmckinley
Make sure you get quality ones. First set I...

Make sure you get quality ones. First set I bought were eBay. They messed with my over the air antenna amp. Weren’t very well filtered.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-19-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,258
Posted By wmckinley
Anyone Pulling a 4300# Toad With a V10 Class C?

I’m pulling a 2013 Edge with no issues. I believe it’s about the same weight. I’m pulling it with a 35ft class a with the v10. Mileage varies between 6.5-8 depending on right foot position.

I do...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-13-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 676
Posted By wmckinley
Had a similar squeak in my sightseer dash. Took...

Had a similar squeak in my sightseer dash. Took little round stick on felt pads that are used under glass table tops and placed them between the offending parts
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 12-26-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,243
Posted By wmckinley
X2 on Blue Driver

X2 on Blue Driver
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-02-2018, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Posted By wmckinley
Tim, I remember basic, worked with it, then c...

Tim,
I remember basic, worked with it, then c then ladder logic (industrial controls). I'm still wrapping my head around Python, more specifically MicroPython. I also have a lot of learning to do ....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-01-2018, 08:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,553
Posted By wmckinley
Google is your friend. I'm mostly heavy into...

Google is your friend. I'm mostly heavy into arduino's and ESP32's. I've played with PI's. After a quick search I found.
Monitor 12 v - ADC...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-04-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,353
Posted By wmckinley
x2 on 3m 8219.

x2 on 3m 8219.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-04-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By wmckinley
Been there done that. There is a 3 amp fuse...

Been there done that. There is a 3 amp fuse inside the control unit. You have to turn off the power. and remove the panel from the dash. I turned off the power by disconnecting the power connector at...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-03-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,946
Posted By wmckinley
Replaced my suburban 6 gal with Atwood Tank-less....

Replaced my suburban 6 gal with Atwood Tank-less. Tweaked it for most efficiency. Adjusted the propane pressure at the burner, got rid of flow restriction in shower head and upgraded to a 4.5 gpm...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-27-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 22,791
Posted By wmckinley
Keurig compact, Industrial Velcro'd to...

Keurig compact, Industrial Velcro'd to countertop. Hasn't moved in 40,000 miles.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-19-2018, 04:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,177
Posted By wmckinley
I installed the allure 4 years ago. Have not had...

I installed the allure 4 years ago. Have not had an issue with the butt joints. My only issue is, Hope you never have to repair it. They changed the design of the joints and made the material very...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 09-19-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,218
Posted By wmckinley
We have a 2007 Winnebago sightseer, I believe the...

We have a 2007 Winnebago sightseer, I believe the last year that the windshield was 2 part. First windshield i had to replace in the 5 rv's I've owned. The cause for mine was a bird that decided to...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-03-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 16,371
Posted By wmckinley
First long trip out, DW decides she can't stand...

First long trip out, DW decides she can't stand laundromats. Before 2nd trip, redesigned kitchen area, removed stove/oven, upgraded to Induction cooking and Convection microwave, added a splendide...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 08-16-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,025
Posted By wmckinley
Installed an atwood on demand in my coach 2 years...

Installed an atwood on demand in my coach 2 years ago. Other than tweaking the water pump for the correct pressure and the lp for correct pressure it has worked great. Don't have low flow faucets and...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-16-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,938
Posted By wmckinley
At 50,000 I had a Ford dealer replace all...

At 50,000 I had a Ford dealer replace all plug.Driving from riverside ca to joshua tree, had a misfire develop on cylinder 10, per my odb2 scanner. Called dealership, took it back down. They...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-15-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,777
Posted By wmckinley
First Major trip in the coach, we used...

First Major trip in the coach, we used laundromats, Wife hated it, Installed splendide in coach before second trip. DW Happy. We're generally at full hook ups so it not an issue.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-15-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By wmckinley
Here is what I ordered for my coach, haven't...

Here is what I ordered for my coach, haven't installed it yet, just came last week. Unboxed it and it look good....
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-19-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By wmckinley
You would have to make a custom panel. I don't...

You would have to make a custom panel. I don't think you could buy one already made. Best guess is to start with a blank panel like.
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-18-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,651
Posted By wmckinley
If you end up around Erie PA, Champion Ford ....

If you end up around Erie PA, Champion Ford . When in Ohio, I go there

If around Riverside California, Fritts Ford. When in California
Both have done good work.


1/2 year Ashtabula Oh, 1/2...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 07-16-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,897
Posted By wmckinley
I can only speak from the 5 Speed aspect. I have...

I can only speak from the 5 Speed aspect. I have 40,000 on my 5 star tune. Wouldn't be without it. Decreased down-shifting and I do Use the cruise. Mileage stayed the same when towing as I got before...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-11-2018, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By wmckinley
Glad you're working..

Glad you're working..
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 07-07-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By wmckinley
I bailed on the original "surround" system on my...

I bailed on the original "surround" system on my 2007 sightseer. I just purchased a new sony blue ray that had the built in amp. The only issue I had was that Sony uses a proprietary connector for...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-05-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By wmckinley
x2 on Jrocker, As a general rule this...

x2 on Jrocker,

As a general rule this applies to all Tankless Water heaters. I've have been using them starting with stick and brick models since 1998. There is one other thing that i have...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By wmckinley
One additional. The Atwood has a small vent tube...

One additional. The Atwood has a small vent tube on the purge fan fan switch , sticks out thru a hole in the external panel. Make sure the vent tube is clear.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By wmckinley
If the pump runs when properly adjusted and you...

If the pump runs when properly adjusted and you are hooked up to shore water at the same time it could be caused by the shore water pressure at the coach is too low (kinked line, supply valve not...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-04-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,552
Posted By wmckinley
You didn't say what brand of tankless. When...

You didn't say what brand of tankless.

When I installed a suburban IW60 in my winnie, I had the same problem.It would start hot then go cold. Tried calling suburban and they told me to basically...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 06-15-2018, 08:08 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 10,839
Posted By wmckinley
Willipaul, The lift up, slide down table...

Willipaul,


The lift up, slide down table into a cabinet slot I saw was in one of the Winnebago retro class a's that they made I think about 4 years ago. Saw one at the Tampa RV show. Wife liked...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-11-2018, 05:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By wmckinley
x3 on Koni's, installed 8,000 ago. Big ride...

x3 on Koni's, installed 8,000 ago. Big ride improvement. Will do it next time
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 06-02-2018, 05:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,978
Posted By wmckinley
Added my 5-Star tune 3 months after we bought our...

Added my 5-Star tune 3 months after we bought our coach 5 years and 40,000 miles ago. Stock it drove like a dog, always downshifting, slow from a stop. 5-Star biggest change was decreased...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-17-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,741
Posted By wmckinley
Kept getting the same fault code on my 2007...

Kept getting the same fault code on my 2007 chassis. It started after I had a Ford dealer change plugs. (last time for that). I was 60 miles from the dealership and limped home. Pulled the doghouse...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-21-2018, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By wmckinley
Good luck. take your time. One suggestion I have...

Good luck. take your time. One suggestion I have and this is from my days when I used to replace chips all the time.

Use a good pair of electronic lead trimmers and cut the legs of the chip, right...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-20-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By wmckinley
Without have a proper schematic, My analysis...

Without have a proper schematic, My analysis would be a guess. But I have found that mode a failure back when I was a repair tech For an industrial controls company.

The quad comparator has 8...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-19-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By wmckinley
danhannah, Looking at the common circuitry...

danhannah,

Looking at the common circuitry for the red board (unable to find a real schematic) , the quad comparators are driving the led's. The only possible failure causes I could determine Is ...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-13-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By wmckinley
ct78barnes, Thanks for your suggestion, however...

ct78barnes,
Thanks for your suggestion, however my tank level system is the older true level. No brains, just quad comparators. Here is an update,

I ordered a quad comparator on Amazon, Removed...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-10-2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,809
Posted By wmckinley
Red face True Level black Tank Sensor problem

OK, I'll start this out with a disclaimer.

This is not a Dirty tank issue. The tank Is clean, and the sensors are external to the tank. It also properly reads empty, 1/3 and full.

The problem...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 01-17-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,082
Posted By wmckinley
x2 on Rancho Jurupa in Riverside Our goto...

x2 on Rancho Jurupa in Riverside

Our goto place when not up at Joshua Tree. They have pull throughs and back-ins. Concrete pads and dirt. Gated, use security code at night. Generally quiet.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-12-2018, 12:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
Mine is a shurflo 4048 4gpm. It bypasses to...

Mine is a shurflo 4048 4gpm. It bypasses to alleviate pulse.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-11-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
Tankless Hot Water Heater

In a properly adjusted system there should not be pulsating water. That said......

I replaced my water pump when I first got my current coach. I am using a sure-flo that I tweaked according to...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-09-2018, 12:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
Clifford,,, The faucet just works. Wish I would...

Clifford,,,
The faucet just works. Wish I would have had one on my previous 3 rv’s.

My plate is 1/4 in white solid surface I had left over from a previous project.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-06-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,940
Posted By wmckinley
As with most chemicals it is dependent on the...

As with most chemicals it is dependent on the resins used. Ester based fiberglass resins will eat styrofoam, however I don’t use esters.

I have always used epoxy based resins. They don’t attack...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-04-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
It’s called a Rozin wall mount thermostatic...

It’s called a Rozin wall mount thermostatic mixing valve. Bought it on Amazon. Cost about $40.

187815

Has worked well for us.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 01-03-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
I have the Atwood tankless. DW wasn’t happy...

I have the Atwood tankless. DW wasn’t happy because of fluctuations in temperature. Installed thermostatic valve and it resolved the problem. DW now likes it better than home shower.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-02-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,940
Posted By wmckinley
Gouge in fiberglass - how do I repair this?

Dav l

You’ve had some good suggestions. If you’re convinced to do it yourself do some research at fiberglast.com.

I do not work for them, nor have any investment with them. I’ve got been using...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 10-20-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,016
Posted By wmckinley
Installed an Atwood in my Sightseer last year....

Installed an Atwood in my Sightseer last year. Replaced shower valve with a thermostatic valve. DW loves it.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-14-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,869
Posted By wmckinley
I added a second camera to mine. It views behind...

I added a second camera to mine. It views behind the toad. Had an open input on my Stereo head unit.
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-14-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By wmckinley
I built my small one starting out with a kit from...

I built my small one starting out with a kit from openbuilds. It will only machine a 12"x12" area. Primarily a plate maker. I beefed it up a little to get it more accurate. It's setup with a Dewalt...
Forum: Hobbies, Passions & Pastimes 09-13-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,057
Posted By wmckinley
I spend a lot of time at my Daughters secondary...

I spend a lot of time at my Daughters secondary house with full hook-ups. Been setting up a shop there, piece by piece. Have a table saw with router wing, drill press, compressor, dust collection and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By wmckinley
They never seem to do anything with the roofs....

They never seem to do anything with the roofs. all though I have never asked. I've cleaned mine and have waxed it. Just make sure the seams are sealed. Check your drip rails. If they haven't been...
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