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Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-17-2020, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
Posted By prsmith
Where is that bolt? Curious minds need to know ...

Where is that bolt? Curious minds need to know

Preston
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-08-2020, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,835
Posted By prsmith
Yes please.

Yes please.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-02-2020, 05:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,464
Posted By prsmith
Please pass me the URL of the Evans diagnosis...

Please pass me the URL of the Evans diagnosis process

Thanks

Preston
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-30-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,702
Posted By prsmith
Or, as the manufacturer suggested to me, if you...

Or, as the manufacturer suggested to me, if you find the replacement cost excessive, us Superglue - I did and it works - and it worked a second time on the same cover. Of course if you don't have the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-29-2017, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By prsmith
Ahh - I see. I have ordered a new box - hope...

Ahh - I see.

I have ordered a new box - hope that it is the problem

Thanks very much for your help

Preston
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-28-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By prsmith
What do you mean by switch plate? AS I understand...

What do you mean by switch plate? AS I understand it you do not use the box of many buttons.

Preston
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By prsmith
Ok - I did as you suggested and am reading around...

Ok - I did as you suggested and am reading around 4.6 v += on the cable. I get zero when I turn of the boost.

Are these normal readings?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By prsmith
No TV

TVs were set on Air and Not Cable.
Set up has been working for 12 years

Switch box is problematic - for the past year the boost switch would stay in on a erratic basis - sometimes it worked and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-27-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 765
Posted By prsmith
No TV

I have a Winegard switch box which controls the front and back TVs in my 2005 Suncruiser,

The over the air antenna seems not to work

Neither TV is not receiving the signal

Is there a way to...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-23-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,663
Posted By prsmith
Hi Scout1947, Thank you very much for...

Hi Scout1947,



Thank you very much for the great explanation

I have a RFM-1100 Shaw with firmware version 16A-2 – what version do you have?

I will give it a try later today
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 03-22-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,663
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for all of the good info in this thread ...

Thanks for all of the good info in this thread

I have the Shaw system that I had installed three years ago - now I am in the upgrade situation. Big problem is, due to Canadian regulations, the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-13-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,723
Posted By prsmith
Sometimes the alignment of the rad cap can cause...

Sometimes the alignment of the rad cap can cause a minor leak - make sure the arrows on the cap are aligned with the overflow tube.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-24-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,247
Posted By prsmith
Aye! We have been broken down a couple of times...

Aye! We have been broken down a couple of times and stranded in strange places looking for parts (once for a number of days). Empty gray/black tanks and a full H2O minimized the negative impact. In...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-22-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,378
Posted By prsmith
Thanks Hal. My old head never even thought of...

Thanks Hal. My old head never even thought of fire. I was thinking potential problems being more along the lines of escaping gases eroding manifold and head sealing surfaces

Preston
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-22-2015, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,378
Posted By prsmith
Ed! What sort of problems will be encountered if...

Ed! What sort of problems will be encountered if fix is delayed?

I have a leak and live in NS Canada where there are no WH dealers. I was thinking of having it fixed when I hit Texas in about 7...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-27-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,078
Posted By prsmith
I had a leaking engine oil cooler - one liter per...

I had a leaking engine oil cooler - one liter per 80 km. Regretfully one can only buy the complete assembly - C$2800 worth. I did the work myself. Every fitting involved was either rusted or...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-27-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,078
Posted By prsmith
Thanks everyone for the info you have provided ...

Thanks everyone for the info you have provided

My reading of the Allison engineer's thread and your comments suggests that if necessary I can use any TES 295 to top up my tranny. I am hoping the...
Forum: Allison Transmission Forum 09-26-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,078
Posted By prsmith
Transynd ATF - Allison vs Castrol

Both Allison and Castrol sell Transynd ATF. My Allison 1000 has Allison in it. When I replaced the tranny cooler assy, i had to drain a couple of litres from the tranny. Can I use the Castrol...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-04-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 869
Posted By prsmith
How to disable dash air conditionning

Hi,

I have a 05 Itasca Suncruiser on an 05 W22 chassis

I have had to remove the refrigerant from my dash air and have had to disconnect/replace a number of the hoses due to having to replace...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-04-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,010
Posted By prsmith
I hit every air cond and hydraulic shop in a 50...

I hit every air cond and hydraulic shop in a 50 mile radius - could not find the fittings.

P
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-03-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,010
Posted By prsmith
I am that guy I had no repair insurance so...

I am that guy

I had no repair insurance so it is costing me a bundle and I am doing the work myself. I was unable to find a local shop to do the job (there are no WH dealers in Atlantic Canada)
...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-13-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,610
Posted By prsmith
Gary, After what it seems to be a week I has...

Gary,

After what it seems to be a week I has some success today. The hose in question terminated on the condenser end by a female nut with a groove in the middle of the flats - does that groove...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-11-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,610
Posted By prsmith
If only, Gary, I would be a happy camper A...

If only, Gary, I would be a happy camper

A few years ago that was the case. I recently tried to have someone make the Winnie hose I mentioned above. Between the trucking and marine industry in...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-11-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,610
Posted By prsmith
Ultra RV, It might be closer to 15724142. I...

Ultra RV,

It might be closer to 15724142. I will check

2005 W22 Chassis VIN 5B4MP67G 953405725

Preston
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-11-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,610
Posted By prsmith
That is it. Today I will cut the existing hose at...

That is it. Today I will cut the existing hose at the stub on the old condenser and try to move it to the centre of the opening so that I can apply heat to remove the stub. If this does not work I...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-10-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,610
Posted By prsmith
W22 A/C Parts - Who, Where?

AS documented in another thread, I had to replace the engine oil cooler on my 05 W22. Since this cooler is available in an assembly including the A/C condense and tranny oil cooler, I have to...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 08-10-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,210
Posted By prsmith
Thanks

I happily add my thanks to OEMY. As I struggled with repairing an oil cooler leak (documented in another message), Dale sent me documentation that helped me very much

Well done Dale and thank you...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-22-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Thanks RetPay2 You make excellent points. I...

Thanks RetPay2

You make excellent points. I do not hear anything preachy about what you are saying.

i have one more a/c line to tackle. Because of the proximity of a 2 " wire bundle I can not...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-20-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Second Update on Replacing oil Cooler

The band marches on.

I have received the new engine oil cooler, transmission oil cooler and a/c condenser (a/c drier is included) assembly. At the end of the day, I paid C$2772 shipped to the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-08-2015, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Mgscott,You are probably right on. You provided...

Mgscott,You are probably right on. You provided some great advice

There was no leak when I parked the rig beside the house in November. When I moved it out to the driveway in May the leak showed...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-07-2015, 02:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Oil Cooler Leak Update

Thought I had best give you an update.

Yesterday I ordered the replacement oil cooler assembly. Workhorse does not provide replacement component parts so one has to order the whole assembly...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-05-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,813
Posted By prsmith
Hope everyone had a good July 4. Finally, I...

Hope everyone had a good July 4.

Finally, I got the darn cap off and the new one on. Note that putting it on is as difficult as taking it off

I am 6' tall and weigh 228 lbs. I stood on a...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-04-2015, 05:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,813
Posted By prsmith
For sure. And when you put it back on make sure...

For sure. And when you put it back on make sure the arrows are aligned with the overflow tube.

My problem is that I do not have enough strength to get past the first detente - old folks like me...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 07-03-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,813
Posted By prsmith
Did you notice what the tech did? Have you been...

Did you notice what the tech did? Have you been able to take it off since?

With channel locks, I can push the cap down and turn it to the first detente. Is there a second detente?

When at the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-29-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for your input Yes - it is an engine...

Thanks for your input

Yes - it is an engine oil leak. I am using (losing) about one quart every 50 miles. Leaving tracks everywhere and mainly on the passenger's side. It is doing a great job of...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-29-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,813
Posted By prsmith
I can not remove mine either. I have ordered a...

I can not remove mine either. I have ordered a new cap (will pick it up today). I plan to remove the air intake and hope that my slip joints will enable me to remove the old one. Seems like the...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-14-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Thanks everyone for all of the good info. I am...

Thanks everyone for all of the good info. I am praying that it something as simple as gaskets. The drip is on the passenger's side - I hope that is where the gaskets are

Does anyone have a blow...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-14-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for all of the advice. I have not been...

Thanks for all of the advice. I have not been able to get the cap off. I have aligned the arrows with the overflow tube so I will see what happens. Once I get the new cap I will be a bit more...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for your note - I estimate that I am...

Thanks for your note - I estimate that I am losing 1 to 2 cups per hour - a very fast drip with the engine idling

Preston
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,042
Posted By prsmith
w22 - oil cooler is leaking

Hello again,

While chasing an apparent coolant leak, I spotted an engine oil leak

Looking from the front, it appears the oil is coming from the left lower side of the rad. I assume this is...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By prsmith
Thank you very much ed. That helped a lot. ...

Thank you very much ed. That helped a lot.

The cap is an R33. The arrows were not aligned with the overflow hose ). The last person to change the coolant was at a Workhorse dealer.

I can not...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2015, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for your reply No, there is no rad...

Thanks for your reply

No, there is no rad type cap. The cap is plastic and has two hoses in it - one overflow and one that I assume is attached to the rad somewhere

Preston
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 06-12-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By prsmith
W22 - Coolant Leak from reservoir overflow hose

Good morning,

I have a 2005 Itasca on a 2004 W22 chassis.

When the engine starts to warm up, coolant escapes from the overflow tube on the rad reservoir. When I put in new coolant, I do not...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-07-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By prsmith
Thanks folks The lav faucet screen was...

Thanks folks

The lav faucet screen was pretty well blocked with calcification bits and pieces. Lots of pressure there now.

Kitchen tap is a Mohen - its screen stayed in the line when I removed...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-07-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By prsmith
05 Itasca Suncruiser 35u - Water Problem

I keep thinking I have encountered just about every problem

After not moved our rig after we parked it in Apr 2014 (health issues), today I de:confused:winterized it. Hooked up the city water...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 05-13-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,278
Posted By prsmith
Hi Jon, I have an 05 on a 04 W22 chassis -...

Hi Jon,

I have an 05 on a 04 W22 chassis - is there an adjustment I can make to reduse the sensitivity - It seems a bit loose. I have no add on but am meticulous with my air pressures and wheel...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 03-02-2014, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By prsmith
Thanks Harold. The issue is that the caliper...

Thanks Harold.

The issue is that the caliper (as were calipers on the majority of W22 chassis) were replaced under warranty in Jan 2011 only 13,000 miles ago. He spotted it while checking pad...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-27-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for your note To the best of my...

Thanks for your note

To the best of my knowledge he examined the lines - I was watching him and he had a heck of a time getting the 'nut' off because it had seized on the metal brake pipe stub...
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 02-27-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By prsmith
Brake Recall Revisited???

In January 2011, at 22603 miles, I dutifully had the brake recall done on my 2005 W22 - only calipers were replaced.

Yesterday at 38,858 miles, while in for routine service, the mechanic was...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-27-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,003
Posted By prsmith
Thanks for all of the comments and ideas ...

Thanks for all of the comments and ideas

First, we really like the heat pump and would buy another rig with it (if I had the money). Because it uses the roof outlets to spew its warm air, all...
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