Winnebago Discussions - Good Old RVs2024-03-29T14:25:40Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/group/winnebago/forum?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThe floortag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2018-02-09:2093474:Topic:3292942018-02-09T16:04:50.304ZAngie Castrohttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/AngieCastro
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I want to run some ideas by you. My husband had a day off yesterday and so he's out there with me and the trailer. I'm looking at the floors and seeing where and how to fix the spots that need to be fixed. Ideally I would replace the whole floor, but I just don't want to mess with the walls at all so I'm planning on patching some spots.</p>
<p>Well, my husband wants to just put a new plywood floor over the existing floor. Is this even possible? On the bottom of the trailer…</p>
<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I want to run some ideas by you. My husband had a day off yesterday and so he's out there with me and the trailer. I'm looking at the floors and seeing where and how to fix the spots that need to be fixed. Ideally I would replace the whole floor, but I just don't want to mess with the walls at all so I'm planning on patching some spots.</p>
<p>Well, my husband wants to just put a new plywood floor over the existing floor. Is this even possible? On the bottom of the trailer we noticed there is a thing layer of sheet metal or something maybe just a little thicker than aluminum that is under the whole floor. He doesn't want me to mess that up by patching the floor in places.</p>
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<p>Can you guys give me your thought of whether this will work or not?</p>
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<p></p> Winnebago Parts, 1970's Parts Wanted ? ?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-07-15:2093474:Topic:3198242017-07-15T17:25:04.696ZLarry Stormhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/LarryStorm
<p>Wanted : 1970's Winnebago Vintage Parts ??</p>
<p>We need a good list on the Old Winny's used parts supplier 's ! !</p>
<p>I have a rare 1970 Chieftain, D27, 2 door model.</p>
<p>Can't find parts, interior / exterior parts ?</p>
<p>What happened to all the Vintage Winnebago 's ? ?</p>
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<p>We need a good suppliers list for Winnebago Vintage Parts ? ?</p>
<p>Wanted : 1970's Winnebago Vintage Parts ??</p>
<p>We need a good list on the Old Winny's used parts supplier 's ! !</p>
<p>I have a rare 1970 Chieftain, D27, 2 door model.</p>
<p>Can't find parts, interior / exterior parts ?</p>
<p>What happened to all the Vintage Winnebago 's ? ?</p>
<p>LarryStorm503@gmail.com</p>
<p>We need a good suppliers list for Winnebago Vintage Parts ? ?</p> 1973 Brave D18tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-07-06:2093474:Topic:3193502017-07-06T14:01:57.070ZKelsey Olsonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/KelseyOlson
<p>I'm the proud new owner of a 1973 Brave. Its been gutted and converted into a tailgating rv but I love it all the same.</p>
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<p>My first project I want to take on is the door. It currently only has the middle and bottom hinges but the bottom one I don't think is actually doing anything. Also the inside of the door is splintering around the handle. I assume from water damage.</p>
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<p>What's the best way forward? Do I get a whole new door and hinges, replace the current…</p>
<p>I'm the proud new owner of a 1973 Brave. Its been gutted and converted into a tailgating rv but I love it all the same.</p>
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<p>My first project I want to take on is the door. It currently only has the middle and bottom hinges but the bottom one I don't think is actually doing anything. Also the inside of the door is splintering around the handle. I assume from water damage.</p>
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<p>What's the best way forward? Do I get a whole new door and hinges, replace the current hinges or some other combination?</p>
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<p>I've never owned an RV but I am excited about this new adventure.</p>
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<p>I have a friend who is giving up his 1972 Winnebago Indian. He has kept it under cover for 10 years and thus needs some TLC to get it moving. He is open to offers but was hoping to trade it for small truck. Any interested offers or trades call 916-849-0750. Note: My friend has gone thru the interior for full restoration. Pictures to be sent later</p>
<p>I have a friend who is giving up his 1972 Winnebago Indian. He has kept it under cover for 10 years and thus needs some TLC to get it moving. He is open to offers but was hoping to trade it for small truck. Any interested offers or trades call 916-849-0750. Note: My friend has gone thru the interior for full restoration. Pictures to be sent later</p> 1973 Brave - understanding the 3 battery layout and is there a "better way" to wire them up ?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-11-20:2093474:Topic:3059482016-11-20T02:07:51.530ZArthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Art744
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<p>So I finally found the 1973 Brave that I was hunting for. She (Penny) is the exact year, layout and such that I was looking for. All runs great, drove it 10 hours back to Canada, and other than a nagging tranny leak and some messed up coach batteries, I am pretty happy with her.</p>
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<p>As mentioned before I have never owned an RV so currently learning everything as I go along.</p>
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<p>I winterized the RV this week and wanted to store the batteries inside for…</p>
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<p>So I finally found the 1973 Brave that I was hunting for. She (Penny) is the exact year, layout and such that I was looking for. All runs great, drove it 10 hours back to Canada, and other than a nagging tranny leak and some messed up coach batteries, I am pretty happy with her.</p>
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<p>As mentioned before I have never owned an RV so currently learning everything as I go along.</p>
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<p>I winterized the RV this week and wanted to store the batteries inside for the winter (even though I think the coach batteries are fubar), so I removed all 3, documented all the cabling and have been attempting to charge all 3 batteries before storing them (and will charge them a couple times over the winter).</p>
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<p>So as I am learning, I constantly come across conflicting details. Right now it is to do with the batteries. All 3 are 3 years old, all the same make and model, Interstate Marine/RV deep cycle. From what I have read, that is good news as they should all be the same age and model. </p>
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<p>First conflict - should they be charged under 2A or 10A ? My charger has both conventional and deep cycle settings. I am leaning towards 10A on the deep cycle setting based on what I have read. Apparently 2A is not truly a trickle charge which is different than what I thought.</p>
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<p>Next conflict is with the wiring / connection of multiple batteries. Seems that the old way of connecting them is no longer viewed as the correct way since one battery takes the brunt of the load / usage. Here is a link that explains the "better way" - diagram 5 is the best for a 3 battery set-up.</p>
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<p>For added details - here is the battery schematic of the 1973 Brave.</p>
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<p>So my questions are:</p>
<p>- is the Brave current battery wiring really a 3 battery set-up, the Both / MOM settings with a isolation relay may be negating that ability ?</p>
<p>- if it is a 3 battery set-up, what changes to the current wiring would I need to make to more effectively match that of the Gary Bunzer article from the link above ?</p>
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<p>I am hoping someone else within this group has come across similar concerns.</p>
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<p>Any help you folks can offer would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Thanks...Art</p> 1974 Brave for $40ktag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-08-24:2093474:Topic:3018422016-08-24T19:08:43.348ZArthttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Art744
<p>Thought this might interest a few of you. Price is not a misprint - I called. It is really nice but I will keep looking for my first Winnebago purchase.</p>
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<p>Thought this might interest a few of you. Price is not a misprint - I called. It is really nice but I will keep looking for my first Winnebago purchase.</p>
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<p>I wasn't in the market for one but when I saw an old tiny Winnebago motor home for sale I swooped it up. For $1,000 I was expecting pretty rough shape. Here in Alaska, if the snow doesn't crush these, the constant rain rots them. Somehow this thing was protected and sat unused. It has 56,000miles on its 300 i6. Some paperwork indicates only 3,000 miles in the last 20 years!<br></br> <br></br> Anyway I've done all the obvious stuff: fuilds, brake fluid, plugs/wires/cap, sealed the roof, cleaned off…</p>
<p>I wasn't in the market for one but when I saw an old tiny Winnebago motor home for sale I swooped it up. For $1,000 I was expecting pretty rough shape. Here in Alaska, if the snow doesn't crush these, the constant rain rots them. Somehow this thing was protected and sat unused. It has 56,000miles on its 300 i6. Some paperwork indicates only 3,000 miles in the last 20 years!<br/> <br/> Anyway I've done all the obvious stuff: fuilds, brake fluid, plugs/wires/cap, sealed the roof, cleaned off the mold, fixed the lights. Even before all this she ran great. Took it camping this weekend. 150 mile trip, four mountain passes, top speed of 62mph. It's perfect for my family of four. I'm in love.<br/> <br/> ANYWAY,<br/> 1. RVs must end up sitting like this a lot. What happens to an engine that just sits?<br/> <br/> <br/> 2. What should I do if I plan on keeping this for the long haul. Keep it in good shape and see how old this thing can get. What am I forgetting? Undercoat treatment? Or grease zert spots?<br/> <br/> 3. What are the blue and white cables in my closet? Do these have deep cycle batteries?<br/> <br/> 4. Where can I find more info on the f-17's? Mine is #968, I wonder how many there are.<br/> <br/> Thanks for any help!</p> Radiator suggestions for 1969 Winnie.tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-07-09:2093474:Topic:2970032016-07-09T20:36:07.741ZMichael Leichey https://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/MichaelLeichey
I would like to have the radiator on my 1969 Winnie with Dodge 318 motor rebuilt or replaced. I have the extended filler on it. Any suggestions would be helpful. Wwhat would be the best cost effective option?
I would like to have the radiator on my 1969 Winnie with Dodge 318 motor rebuilt or replaced. I have the extended filler on it. Any suggestions would be helpful. Wwhat would be the best cost effective option? Solar, Wind, and other Alternative or Renewable Energy for Motor Homestag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-03-29:2093474:Topic:2870212016-03-29T16:44:13.862ZRalph Javinshttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/RallphJavins
<p>Good morning, all; <br></br><br></br> This note is an exploratory effort to determine if there is any interest here in talking about photovoltaic solar panels, wind generators, solar hot water heating, passive solar energy control methods and techniques, and other similar subjects as they may be applied to motor homes. <br></br><br></br> Jimco has been asking that we create discussion groups in the new Groups for motor homes. As with most others here, I do have a Winnebago, specifically a 1987…</p>
<p>Good morning, all; <br/><br/> This note is an exploratory effort to determine if there is any interest here in talking about photovoltaic solar panels, wind generators, solar hot water heating, passive solar energy control methods and techniques, and other similar subjects as they may be applied to motor homes. <br/><br/> Jimco has been asking that we create discussion groups in the new Groups for motor homes. As with most others here, I do have a Winnebago, specifically a 1987 Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT. It had belonged to a young lady I had worked with and flew with, but when she died, I bought it from her estate. It did need some work, but it is coming along nicely in its restoration and there are many upgrades and modifications going into it. <br/><br/> One modification that might be of interest to others here is the addition of photovoltaic solar panels on the roof of the Winnebago Elandan to make keeping the batteries charged while parked very easy. It also means that "boondocking" is a much simpler process. Solar power does make extending the time that we can be out away from other sources of power quite a bit longer. And there is also the ability to plug into the coach 12 VDC electrical system a small wind generator that is mounted on its own tripod and mast. It is not physically mounted on the motor home because the vibration and noise of the wind generator will be transmitted right through the frame of the motor home, and it will keep you awake at night when the wind is blowing. <br/><br/> A question that might arise is one about why I feel that I can offer information on solar panels and other things related to alternative and renewable energy. For a bit of background information, I built my first solar panel back in February of 1962, eight years after the guys at Bell Labs introduced Solar Panel Serial Number 0000001 to the world in April of 1954. I have been using solar panels for running my 100 Watt short wave radio transmitter when I have gone off to play radio on islands where there is no other source of power. My solar and wind powered radio station has been displayed for many years at such venues as the NorthWest Renewable Energy Fair in Shoreline, Washington, the SolWest Renewable Energy Fair in both John Day, Oregon, and La Grande, Oregon, and other places. Now I have installed and I am upgrading the solar panel installation on the Winnebago Elandan. <br/><br/> While I will not claim that I have the definitive answer to all things related to solar power for a motor home, I can at least talk about what I have done, why I chose to do things in the way I have, and the rationale and logic for my decisions. I can also address why I did not do some things in that way. I will admit that a mobile solar panel installation on a motor home is not the same as putting solar panels on your house. There are many other factors to consider when deciding how you are going to do such a project on a motor home. We can talk about those. <br/><br/> I should also say that solar power is not something that will do everything that you want in a motor home. While there are a lot of things that we can do with it, there are many things that are not practical to try with the limited real estate there is on the roof of the average motor home. <br/><br/> So, is there any interest in such a discussion? <br/><br/> Enjoy; <br/><br/> Ralph <br/><br/> Latté Land, Washington <br/><br/></p>