Southwind by Fleetwood – sporting its new paint job
I’ve been asked many times how I was able to get my small table top 120 volt TV to work on the motor-homes 12 volts system.. The correct answer is, I didn’t do anything. The TVs I used were designed to run on 12 volts DC, I just did some Continue reading Will a 120 volt TV work on 12 volts DC – MAYBE
Last winter while snowbirding in AZ and NV, we spent several days at sites with no hookups. During that time I was able to make measurements and test how the coaches 12 volt system performed. I made a couple modifications while we were in the sticks and seen an improvement, Continue reading Upgrade Coach 12 volt system
NOTE – The control voltage to raise / lower jacks changed in newer models. On mine, the control module supplies a ground to energize the solenoid valves. On newer models, the module supplies 12 volts to energize the solenoid valves. Make sure you test so you know if you need Continue reading How to raise Power Gear jacks one at a time
NOTE – I’ve since did these upgrades to my 12 volt system READ HERE Last spring we installed a residential refrigerator and a 1200 watt PSW (Pure Sine Wave) inverter to support it. This configuration works great for traveling, the inverter supplies 110 volts to the refrigerator and other circuits. Continue reading Need to upgrade Coach 12 volt power system
The first night we slept in our New-to-Us Southwind, we noticed the mattress seemed to sag in the middle. We flipped the mattress and gave it another try. Still sags.. Maybe we need a new mattress ?? Last winter I was loading the motorhome for our annual trip south. When Continue reading Bed sags in middle
Since we bought our Southwind two years ago, both furnaces would let out a short, but not to loud, screech when they first started. From previous experience, I knew the blower motor’s days were probably numbered. Fast forward to today, its been cool at nights, so I’d leave the furnaces Continue reading Furnace blower squeals like a stuck pig
NOTE – If you plan on controlling this light with a Shelly smart home control module, now’s a good time to wire in the module and replace the switch. READ HERE for more information. I had plenty of the LED strips left over from my Closet Lighting project, so decided Continue reading Convert fluorescent fixtures to LED
I winterized last February on our return trip from AZ. I drained the system, pumped antifreeze through all the plumbing, in the P-traps, tanks,I thought I did a good job of getting it ready for the sub zero winter… We didn’t use the Southwind during the summer, so it didn’t Continue reading Winterize – FAIL – Broken water pipe
Prior to purchasing our Southwind, I performed a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection so I had a good idea what was going to need attention. Before jumping in and tackling the list, I wanted to get a few miles under our belt to make sure nothing major needed attention. I also added Continue reading Been a busy year working on the Southwind
Our 1999 Southwind originally came with a fold out sleeper sofa, not particularly comfortable, and we never used it as a bed. So we started looking into some type of recliners that would better fit our lifestyle. After taking measurements, we searched for a dual recliner sofa that was 75 Continue reading Replace sleeper sofa with recliner loveseat