General Winnebago mechanical questions
Hi guys, new to the forum here. I purchased a 37ft 1997 Winnebago with a Ford 460 power plant recently and have been restoring it. Was curious if you guys wouldn't mind laying some knowledge on me, I ...
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As was said earlier, welcome to the forum and Class A motorhomes.
The first thing I would do is go on line to Winnebagoind.com and download the manuals that they have in their library.
Electrical, plumbing and anything else. I even found the parts brakedown for mine.
Parts diagrams are pretty good.
Look for a schematic for your Converter on line. Then you will know where to measure voltages and check condition of equipment.
If you don't have a DMM, Digital Multi Meter, buy one and learn our it works. Lots and lots of block diagrams regarding automatic transfer switches, converters and 12 vdc distribution panels.
If you are not comfortable with live circuits, learn how to turn off, open case and then turn on and use meter.
If there is a HFT near you, they give them away all the time when you make a purchase. Check them out on line and see what they stock, I like them better than Northern Hydraulic or tool or whatever it is, for a lot of tools.
Chris Bryant a member here has a ton of factory manuals for heaters, fridges, stoves and antennas.
If you have Kwikee steps, learn how they work and maintain them regularly.
PPL, American, eTrailer, and about fifty million other parts houses. You need to Google, Google, Google and check prices and availability.
Get a GOOD tire gauge and use it.
Learn how to use the search engine on the forums and how to post pictures. Look for stickys. They have a lot of absolutely imperative info.
Toughen up your skin.
Don't get in arguments and read lots of posts on lots of subjects. Ask a lot of questions and post your successes when you solve a problem you asked about on here.
Keep a list of things, tire size, engine model, model numbers for all appliances, height, width and weight. Learn tank capacities.
Remember a lot of stuff in your RV house is the same as your S&B house.
Hope to meet you on the road.
The first thing I would do is go on line to Winnebagoind.com and download the manuals that they have in their library.
Electrical, plumbing and anything else. I even found the parts brakedown for mine.
Parts diagrams are pretty good.
Look for a schematic for your Converter on line. Then you will know where to measure voltages and check condition of equipment.
If you don't have a DMM, Digital Multi Meter, buy one and learn our it works. Lots and lots of block diagrams regarding automatic transfer switches, converters and 12 vdc distribution panels.
If you are not comfortable with live circuits, learn how to turn off, open case and then turn on and use meter.
If there is a HFT near you, they give them away all the time when you make a purchase. Check them out on line and see what they stock, I like them better than Northern Hydraulic or tool or whatever it is, for a lot of tools.
Chris Bryant a member here has a ton of factory manuals for heaters, fridges, stoves and antennas.
If you have Kwikee steps, learn how they work and maintain them regularly.
PPL, American, eTrailer, and about fifty million other parts houses. You need to Google, Google, Google and check prices and availability.
Get a GOOD tire gauge and use it.
Learn how to use the search engine on the forums and how to post pictures. Look for stickys. They have a lot of absolutely imperative info.
Toughen up your skin.
Don't get in arguments and read lots of posts on lots of subjects. Ask a lot of questions and post your successes when you solve a problem you asked about on here.
Keep a list of things, tire size, engine model, model numbers for all appliances, height, width and weight. Learn tank capacities.
Remember a lot of stuff in your RV house is the same as your S&B house.
Hope to meet you on the road.
