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Just thought I'd post something so Tom wouldn't feel so bad.

this was in the documents in my 02 when i bought it. dont know if it is from newell or not

tom

Gang,

Many of us have a large Girard awning that is supposed to retract when the wind picks up. Mine never has...even in what I thought were strong winds.

Well thanks to Steve B. I was able to adjust mine. Its pretty simple to do.

1) Find Girard control box. Mine was located behind the electric switch panel next to entrance.

2) Take cover off of control box. (4 screws located at the corners). See picture.

3) In center of circuit board is a pot. that controls the wind speed. Mine was set to center range. I turned the pot counter clockwise to minimum position (12mph). See diagram on circuit board.

4) Put it all back together and wait for a breeze!

Cheers,
bill

Attached RV Tire Care Info

Attached manual for those seeking info..Like me...

Last night I survived a huge storm that ripped through Arkansas and Missouri. It was one of the few times I have been in the coach during a storm.

Well during the downpour I noticed water coming in from bottom of window and onto galley counter. Its not clear where the water is coming from, but I suspect the window is not sealed well to the coach siding.

Can someone advise as to the best way to maintain the windows? Will a simple caulk on the top edge help, or do I have to take window out to create a good seal?

Thanks,
bill

When Foliver was at the farm I caught him polishing on his new coach--you know he is in that honeymoon period. He demonstrated the waterless wash/polish for me and it seemed to work pretty good. He mentioned that I should try it as it might spruce up my rig. I'm usually skeptical of these kinds of products, but I had heard others who said it worked good. My order arrived and yesterday I had a chance to use it for the first time. We had driven to Newell & back, the coach was a little dirty and we were having thunderstorms. I used the blue Wash/Wax All by applying and drying with microfiber cloths. I was very impressed! It even took off a little road tar. I used about 16 oz for the whole coach so the cost was less than $4. And Forest was right it did spruce up my coach.........thanks for the tip Forest.

http://www.washwax.com/index.php

Price has been reduced to $179,990. Walk in rear closet floorplan.

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2000-NEW...-107127162

Tastefully done. Dishwasher, W/D, updated front screen tv. Not many '99 non slides built. 160,000 miles. This is a Detroit Diesel, 500hp with the 6 speed Allison.

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1999-New...-110191046

This one is located close enough to me I could look at it for someone.

This is one I'd be looking at if I was in the market. Pictures look nice. Very rich looking interior. Bath & a half. Basement grill & freezer. Basement airs. Air operated door. 96,000 miles. Located in Edmond, OK

http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2002-New...-110213724