Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?

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Topic: What Did You Do To Your Class B Today ?

Posted By: Metaphor 7182 on 08/06/13 09:55pm

~ drained the water (one inch on the port side, and a bit less on the starboard) from the head lights on the ’97 Dodge 190V. . . is this normal? [emoticon]

Posted By: stan909 on 08/07/13 11:32pm

My 95 Dodge had that problem. I used duct tape along the top but silicon might be better.

Posted By: bobojay5 on 08/09/13 10:01am

Pulled the microwave and figured out I didn't have the necessary parts to do my anti-rattle project. So I reinstalled it, which was no big deal till I get the items I will use to support the back of it correctly.....

Bob & Sharon
Eastern Kansas
2013 Winnebago ERA 70A
Class B Van

Posted By: Karsty on 08/09/13 12:14pm

Time for another road trip. The weather is too nice to ignore. First order of business was to get the oil in the generator changed. The RV dealer wanted $80.00 to change the "one litre of oil". There is no filter on this generator. It just seemed a little unreasonable to charge $80 for one litre of oil.

Went to a friend who owns a local lube shop and he did it for free. Plus he had the walk-in pits which made it a breeze. Cost ... a couple cups of coffee for his staff. Also got a new wiper blade on passenger side.

Next ... drain and sanitize the fresh water system. I have notice that I am having a problem with the kitchen taps. When the HW tank is on by-pass I get cold water. When I take it off by-pass I only get hot water regardless of the position of the tap. Perhaps the tap is broken, or malfunctioning?? This is the second tap that Winnebago has installed. The original one was leaking on the PDI inspection.

Next ... clean and vacuum the interior. All bed clothes have been washed and I just need to remake the bed. I have made the electric sofa/bed into a semi permanent bed by placing a 4" memory foam topper on it. It's a little inconvenient but I sure sleep better at night.

Still don't have a working microwave. This is the second one that has died. Winnebago replaced the original long ago and this one hasn't worked for some time. (I didn't realize it wasn't working since I seldom use a microwave.) I'm thinking about replacing the microwave area with a set drawers and get an combo microwave/convection oven to sit on one of my optional cabinets. I saw this on another unit and it seems to be a better fit for my needs.

I'm heading out on Monday for a couple of weeks and then back in time to get ready for the BEE Social Group gathering in Kansas in September.

* This post was edited 08/09/13 01:11pm by Karsty *

Karsty (The Wandering Viking)

2012 Winnebago ERA

Posted By: Metaphor 7182 on 08/14/13 03:11pm

Installed a new set of WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors. [emoticon]

Posted By: deborahsheik on 08/15/13 07:36pm

Completed our screen "door" for the 2014 Winnebago Era slider.
We used 2 ready made portable "doors" from WalMart to span the opening...60 inches.
Tried a tension rod but too much of a gap at the top.
Sewed rectangular magnets in the top pocket, added an extra bit of screen to the bottom for length,..84 inches...and sewed in magnets between the weights on the bottom. Extra magnets go on the sides.
They both roll up into a 36 inch long mailing tube.

Deborah and Jack
Englewood, Florida
2014 Winnebago Era 70a
AKA "Diva Mobile" ">

Posted By: bobojay5 on 08/15/13 07:54pm

Been having unseasonably cool weather, 60's & low 70's, so have been able to get out and do some van projects.
Finally finished installing and de-rattling the microwave oven. Also installed an in house chassis battery charger to keep the chassis battery charged while the van is plugged in somewhere for extended lengths of time.

Posted By: Sebtown on 08/15/13 09:25pm

Received and installed 2 5watt sunforce solar panels with self regulators, one for the house and the other plugged in the chassis. I don't have electricity at the storage end of my property and am hoping this will work. I will report back in the future.

Posted By: fordman17 on 08/16/13 08:11am

Changed the oil in the gen and also changed the oil and filter in the V10.The battery terminals needed cleaning also.Our 2003 Coachmen 317KS should be ready for dog show trip next weekend where there are no hookups available.

Posted By: Fastpaddler on 08/17/13 08:05pm

As noted elsewhere I cleaned out the tanks,the black one being it's usual troublesome self! Ran up the right front and rear wheels on blocks and the cleaning of black tank went better with monitor showing Empty.Hurray!

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