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03-25-2015, 04:17 PM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Eloy, AZ
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2008 Winnebago Destination Headliner Stains
We have a new to us 2008 Winnebago Detination 39W. The very light tan or off-white headliner, which is a carpet like material, has dark stains where each of the motor/gear slideout locks are positioned. It appears that the gear mechanism is shedding some grey metal like powder into the headliner. Has anyone elso noticed this issue in their motorhomes? If so, what product did you use to clean the headliner? Does Winnebago Industries have a contact point to ask these types of questions?
Any and all comments appreciated.
Ron & Jane Schroer
Texas
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Ron & Jane Schroer with Molli (Shi Tzu)
2008 Winnebago Destination 39W
2014 Honda CR-V TOAD
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03-26-2015, 02:48 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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I've never tried it myself, but some folks have reported success with using a thick mixture of Oxyclean rubbed into stains.
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03-26-2015, 06:42 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Lake Katrine, NY
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My previous RV had that carpet type material and I used one of those small bissel rug shampooers on it. I did not it get it soaking wet but it worked well enough to take away the stains around the AC unit.
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Herb, Anna and Lil Herb
2013 Winnebago Vista 35B
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03-26-2015, 06:45 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Stratford, ON, Canada
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I have the same coach with a similar problem but above the frig area and think it's caused by running the frig on propane while traveling ... just a slight blackening above the hall area. I'm going to try a Bissell home carpet cleaning unit, using the stair attachment to see what happens. If that doesn't work, maybe aerosol brake cleaner that I've used to remove grease spots on clothing.
You might be able to vacuum it out if it is powdered metal dust from the lock mechanism. Might be worth a try before you use a solvent or cleaning solution.
Good luck!
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08 Destination 39W
09 HHR SS in tow
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03-26-2015, 08:09 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sebring, FL USA
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Ron, you can also try Peroxide. I had black around the ceiling outlets from the air conditioner. Cleaned it right up. I used a tooth brush and only used a much as necessary to clean the area. In other words, I DID NOT saturate the ceiling material.
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Ma, The two Kidz, Zoe & Max
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03-27-2015, 08:01 AM
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Winnebago Owner
Join Date: Jul 2013
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You may try this produce. This is what Winnebago recommended the dealer to use on my motor home for water stains.
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03-27-2015, 10:17 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: North America somewhere
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rca
I have the same coach with a similar problem but above the frig area and think it's caused by running the frig on propane while traveling ... just a slight blackening above the hall area. I'm going to try a Bissell home carpet cleaning unit, using the stair attachment to see what happens. If that doesn't work, maybe aerosol brake cleaner that I've used to remove grease spots on clothing.
You might be able to vacuum it out if it is powdered metal dust from the lock mechanism. Might be worth a try before you use a solvent or cleaning solution.
Good luck!
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The only way for that blackening to come from the frig is for something to be quite wrong with the frig operation on LP.
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2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA 1SG, retired;PPA,Good Sam Life member,FMCA. "We the people are the rightful masters of both the Congress and the Courts - not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution." Abraham Lincoln
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03-27-2015, 11:23 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rschroer
We have a new to us 2008 Winnebago Detination 39W. The very light tan or off-white headliner, which is a carpet like material, has dark stains where each of the motor/gear slideout locks are positioned. It appears that the gear mechanism is shedding some grey metal like powder into the headliner. Has anyone elso noticed this issue in their motorhomes? If so, what product did you use to clean the headliner? Does Winnebago Industries have a contact point to ask these types of questions?
Any and all comments appreciated.
Ron & Jane Schroer
Texas
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Ron:
I have the same thing. Once we notice it, the wife wipes it off with just a damp rag I believe. It is above the slide locks. Surprisingly, it is only on the driver's side. We have a residential fridge so it is not from the fridge/propane in our case.
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Bob
09 Journey 39Z
Southern Ontario
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03-27-2015, 11:27 AM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Port Richey, FL.
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Have a similar spot about in the middle of the drivers side slide out, and wasn't sure sure what use to remove it. Thanks to those who have offered suggestions on how to remove it.
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03-27-2015, 12:04 PM
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Winnebago Camper
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Stratford, ON, Canada
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Thanks Ray! The coach is due for a propane service when I get home and I'll be sure to point it out to the tech.
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09 HHR SS in tow
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07-05-2015, 09:11 AM
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Winnebago Watcher
Join Date: Nov 2014
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where is the fuse box on my 99 winebago
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07-05-2015, 10:21 AM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Skiatook, OK
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rca, if you are getting anything from the combustion unit on your refrigerator inside your coach there is something wrong with the venting of the back of the unit. All burner exhaust should be vented to the outside.
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Grant & Pat
2014 Adventurer 35P 
2021 Rapid Red 4dr Bronco OBX
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07-05-2015, 07:33 PM
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Winnebago Master
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: On the Road Westward
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Insta-gone
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