Randy,
Cabela's has it too:
It's a marine product. It would be great if you could summarize this
process (tank removal) and post it in the files!
Good luck!
Stuart
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From: ev_update@... [mailto:ev_update@...] On Behalf
Of asic00@...
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 7:27 AM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] Re: Winterizing
Hi Michael:
If you saw my posting of last week you will see I am CURRENTLY involved in
the IDENTICAL problem with my 97 EVC. I buy and sell these EVCs and bought a
97 where the tank had leaked and really wrecked the gray floor in the middle
area.
The EVC service manual (available thru GoWesty for about $21.00) is really
the best clue of how to get these tanks out. The problem is VERY difficult
to say the least, as after 4 days effort it is still NOT out due to
Winnebago design flaws.
Too LENGTHY to go in on an email, but if you want to call me in Michigan at
248-546-1207 we can talk as like I said I am still working on this almost
every day.
You must get the water out, however, as my previous owner did not, and the
underlayment under the gray vinyl material is OSB (compressed wood) and it
will ROT OUT, causing it to need to be replaced almost completly. To replace
most of the OSB involves removing almost all the cabinets other than the
really big one. Once new OSB is installed, one must find new gray vinyl
floor covering. It is NO LONGER available thru Winnegbago, but I have found
it thru a supplier in Washington, and two yards plus shipping is only
$50.00.
Unless you get the water out IMMEDIATELY the OSB (Oriented strand board)
will almost certainly turn to mulch (it is made up of compresssed wood
chips) and have to be replaced. If your OSB has absorbed a lot of water if
may be too late, and the OSB acts a sponge.
By the way it MAY be necessary to remove the water tank in chunks, as
Winnebago designed the cabinet around it in such a way that (up unti now) I
still have not figured how to get it out in one piece.
The ONLY good think so far is to find that the tank is still available thru
Winnebago at at cost of $185.00 plus shipping. To buy it however, you need
to go to Mobility RV their selling company in Iowa. You can find them on
their website and call their 800 number.
Call me if you wish and I will tell you what I know so far. Perhaps we can
help each other figure how to get the "beast" out other than cutting it up
in chunks.
Randy in Michigan 248-546-1207
