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Googling the problem brought me to similar suggestions of the sensor cleaner solution, or using vinegar, or in the case of the issue occurring in the black water tank - using digesting chemicals or spraying wands. Also, some recommend loading the tank with ice cubes and going for a drive. The idea is to help loosen up any material that might be sticking to the sensor - for gray water someone suggested it might be a celery fiber - and ofcourse for the black water tank the likely causes of blockages are less savory but apparently much more common as far as sensor problems go. I did contact Winnebego on this problem, and they provided two sets of schematics in pdf format, which I will attach here. Please keep in mind they are for the 1991/92 Itasca Spirit Toyota platform, but likely apply to other models as well. They also had these comments: "The probes are screwed into the side of the holding tank. You should be able to gain access in the dump valve area. The probes will have the wires identified on the diagram we provided connected to them. The probes can be removed and cleaned, or they may be replaced. Replacement parts are available through your Winnebago dealer." I will post again if I have any success with the problem. Best of luck with your sensor issues! 100084L.pdf 089062A.V01.pdf

The fan idea is intriguing, and I really like your idea of using a small portable generator for the occasional battery recharge. As far as prior owners experience, I dont have access to anyone who would have any answers, but today I did contact Winnebego directly, with photos. Their reply was as follows: "The generator exhaust pipe should extend past the motor home. If there is a concern over the generator installation, we would recommend having your dealer inspect the installation." Will post more info if/when available. Thanks Allen for your comments.

The RV repair shop owner (the RV was purchased privately) expressed the concern that RV generators are designed for enclosed spaces, have fans to stay cool, dont have fuel tanks sitting on top of them and have proper exhaust systems -- where as this Powermate lacked all those features and was designed to be run out in the open. I don't think he was just taking that tack in order to sell me something else, as his concerns with heat build up and CO were logical. Your suggestion for a CO monitor is a good one [thank you!], in fact one of the prior owners installed one, likely over the same concerns. Not being particularly handy myself, having the modifications done that you suggested might cost more than the generator is worth, especially considering that I have no great love for it other than its already in place ... since its incredibly noisy ;P I would appreciate additional input on how risky this configuration actually is ... perhaps the repair shop owner was overreacting or completely justified. I get the feeling that many RV owners are tinkerers and make innovative "improvements" to their units, some of which may have earned acceptability as "time tested" ... perhaps even including this situation with the outdoor utility generator.

This "new to me" 1991/92 Itasca (Winne) Spirit has an issue with the Gray Water Holding Tank Sensor (Tank 2 on the display). It reads 3/4 full, even after being completely emptied. A search of this wonderful forum did not yield any prior post on this subject. Does anyone have experience working with and/or solving this problem?

Congrats on Sadie! would the above 3m products be equally effective (and appropriate) on a 1991 Itasca/Winne Spirit RV body? also, is it safe to say that the "restorer" and "cleaner" versions are likely to scuff/remove cracked and peeling decals? perhaps someone can recommend other products to refresh or polish an aging Itasca/Winne exterior ? [sorry, didn't mean to hijack the thread, but seemed on topic]

Just purchased my first Toy RV (noobie alert!), a 1991/2 Itasca Spirit which had been configured by a prior owner with a Powermate ProForce 3125 generator installed INSIDE the onboard generator compartment, with an exhaust port modified to extend beyond the RV frame. (photos attached) [pls note, paperwork indicates the RV was originally delivered with the generator wiring package, but no generator] (has the screaming died down yet?) In my ignorance, this apparent violation of sanity seemed logical, until the owner of the local RV repair shop questioned the veracity of the installation. An attempt to contact Powermate for answers/blessings was useless, as they are answering neither phone nor email while in chapter 11 (just happened recently, too -- PS, Coleman sold Powermate to some investment company who was not able to resell the company, thus the Ch 11) So ... this seemed like the right place to post this question: how crazy was this generator installation? Obviously it won't be operating while I'm going down the road, but is it safe even for occasional usage? The exhaust extention mod obviously isnt a perfect solution, as I imagine internal RV gens exhaust to the rooftop (?) but is it workable for short term usage if I am on high alert -- or should I just unload the Powermate generator ASAP? (PS - substituting a standard $2000+ onboard RV generator is NOT economically feasible for me at the moment) Thanks in advance for your replies and potential outrage.