Recent content by dsolberg

"Another thought is to wire in an energy management system that would shed compressor #2, hot water heater, fridge, etc., as required.  Our coach is very happy on 30 amp shore power and we can run both AC compressors." Winnebago has a system like this called "Powerline" which is actually an...

Your genset is wired with two circuit breakers, one is 30 amp and goes to the distribution panel, the other is 20 amp and is wired directly to the rear AC.  When running the genset, the front AC works off the distribution panel and the rear off the direct wired 20 amp circuit.  When running on...

There is an air resevoir mounted in the engine compartment, typically for the air horns that has a connection for the air hose to inflate tires/air mattress etc. 

UV rays degredate the decals and waxing makes them shinny for awhile, but actually accelerates the cracking/fading problem.  There are a couple of products that will help a little, ProtectAll makes one but I can't remember the name.  The other is 303 Protectant which will restore a little but...

Plus every law enforcement officer will interpret the law as they see fit!  But it's a good idea to adhere to the seat manufacturer's recommendation as well as a good idea to have anyone under the age of 5 in an appropriate child seat.  I discussed this with a recently retired Highway Patrol...

Don't waste your time "painting" the roof, it will not stop the leak and you'll probably have more trouble with paint flaking off over the next couple of years than you would like.  Find the leak, a great way to do this is find a dealer or service location that has a Sealtec machine.  A large...

The '05 with 14K GVWR is not unusual as this was the highest rating (actually 14,050) that the E350 offered.  Even the '09 E450 only offers 14,500# so with the double slides, corian, heavy fabrics, you'll probably only see a carrying capacity of 2,000#!  All Winnebagos came with a weight sheet...

A great source of information regarding campgrounds is the Trailer Life Campground Guide.  They have a print version that lists over 12,000 RV Parks and Campgrounds as well as services, local festivals, Samborees and Caravans.  Each campground has a rating system that rates facilities...

Andy, I worked at Winnebago for 15 years, and the Minnie Winnie was the top of the line for class c models.  They also produced a Minnie that had scaled down amenities (WalMart style furnishings)!  Winnebago did not offer a slideroom until '96 and you did not see many in Class C models in those...

Also, another little trick we found is priming the unit with the start switch.  Onan has a 2 second prime feature, press the start/stop button to the stop side for 2 seconds, the light will come on, then press start and it fires right away!  Plus check to make sure the altitude lever is set...

Yes, the absorption glass mat (AGM) batteries should not be "hard charged" as they do not have the electrolyte.  These are the best batteries, although you don't often see them as standard issue in units because they cost 3 times the money and most dealers/battery manufacturers want/need...

Be very careful...look for hidden wiring!  If possible, get a wiring diagram from the manufacturer.  Winnebago has theirs available online.  You can see what the sidewall material is by opening the ref vent and looking at the opening.  Some mfg sandwich steel plates in the sidewall for...

The Everpure is under the sink and comes with an odor/taste filter from Winnebago and only filters the cold water on kitchen faucet.  It should have come with a winterizing or bypass plug, although alot of these get lost when the dealer/service dept takes the owners packet out of the coach and...

One very big problem with slide rooms is trying to extend and retract when you are not level and not "solid" meaning jacks down!  If you are unlevel, then your floor/trusses are crooked thus your sidewall is crooked.  Now you are trying to push/pull a square box thru a distorted opening, kind of...

I suspect your batteries are actually the problem.  We just finished an RV Handyman DVD on the electrical system that will be distributed by Good Sam and there are several issues that come up with batteries.  First is Parasitic Drain.  LP Leak Detectors, CO Detectors, and radios with preset...