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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-15-2017, 01:01 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,621
Posted By dezrtracr
I have 3 Schwintek slides on my coach and so far...

I have 3 Schwintek slides on my coach and so far so good. I cross my fingers and say a little prayer every time I run the slides, though! I have lubed the slides, always make sure the coach is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2017, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By dezrtracr
My 2015 Vista 30T has the same problem when it...

My 2015 Vista 30T has the same problem when it has not been extended for a long period of time.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-14-2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,394
Posted By dezrtracr
I have a 2015 Vista 30T. I installed a Dish box...

I have a 2015 Vista 30T. I installed a Dish box in the driver's overhead and plugged the HDMI cable to it to feed the living room TV. The 30T does not have an outside TV, but has the outdoor...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2016, 01:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,732
Posted By dezrtracr
I think I had this problem. The auto transfer...

I think I had this problem. The auto transfer switch, when on the generator, would occasionally trip off. Brought to the dealer and they said that some connection was loose in the auto tranfer...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-26-2016, 01:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,350
Posted By dezrtracr
I just completed a fix on my 2015 30T for...

I just completed a fix on my 2015 30T for stopping the loss of water from the overflow. It was a suggestion from a Winnebago rep and is vertually a copy of how my old Fleetwood was made. At the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,171
Posted By dezrtracr
Winnebago must have had the Eternabond tape...

Winnebago must have had the Eternabond tape custom made, as it matched the color of my coach perfectly. You have to look carefully to see that it's even there!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,171
Posted By dezrtracr
Winnebago sent me a recommended repair notice for...

Winnebago sent me a recommended repair notice for bad sealer at the roof frp to aluminum roof rail. Enternabond tape was installed full length of the roof on both sides.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-31-2016, 12:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,227
Posted By dezrtracr
You mentioned that you also had a broken slide. ...

You mentioned that you also had a broken slide. I assume that you have the new PowerGear in-wall slide now sold by Lippert. Can you describe the problem you are having with the slide?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2016, 12:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,598
Posted By dezrtracr
I have a 2015 Vista 30T and so far only had minor...

I have a 2015 Vista 30T and so far only had minor issues, many that I took care of myself. The coach handles well even without the CHF.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,621
Posted By dezrtracr
In theory, the Schwintek design is fine. The...

In theory, the Schwintek design is fine. The problem is that the design requires tight tolerances. To maintain proper distance between the gear motors and the tracks, the slide boxes must be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,621
Posted By dezrtracr
I have a 2015 Vista with 3 small slides, so far...

I have a 2015 Vista with 3 small slides, so far so good. The larger of the slides squeaked loudly at the beginning, but has now quieted down over time.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-23-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,016
Posted By dezrtracr
On a 30T, the standard sofa is a jack-knife fold...

On a 30T, the standard sofa is a jack-knife fold out bed and typically a cloth fabric. The upgrade sofa folds out to a larger queen bed with built in air mattress and is typically a leather fabric.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2015, 03:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By dezrtracr
If the jack down light is on when I start the...

If the jack down light is on when I start the engine, putting the trans in drive will automatically start the jack auto retract mode.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2015, 01:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,731
Posted By dezrtracr
So far I've only had a couple of issues. Early...

So far I've only had a couple of issues. Early on I got a time out error that I believe was due to low fluid level in the tank. I have been plagued though with the jacks down light even though...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-10-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,181
Posted By dezrtracr
I recently traveled from Bishop to SoCal and got...

I recently traveled from Bishop to SoCal and got 6.9 mpg on my Vista 30T. Averaged about 60 mph while towing a fully loaded two horse trailer.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,822
Posted By dezrtracr
I spoke with Lippert a few months back about the...

I spoke with Lippert a few months back about the lubrication procedure. They told me to lube the gibbs and the section of the track where the gibbs slide in all from the outside.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-12-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,464
Posted By dezrtracr
No issue extended the awning when the passenger...

No issue extended the awning when the passenger slide is out on my 30T. The only problem I have is that the awning initially tilts outward then stops. Once the tube unfurls a couple of turns, then...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,515
Posted By dezrtracr
On my unit, the down tube sticks out about an...

On my unit, the down tube sticks out about an inch below the floor of the compartment. If you install a valve or plug like I did, one needs to pay attention when filling the tank to make sure it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-29-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,515
Posted By dezrtracr
Thanks for posting what Winnebago sent to you. ...

Thanks for posting what Winnebago sent to you. That setup (021611) is how the overflow is configured on my unit. When water starts to flow out the overflow, it siphons about a half inch and stops. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-27-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,920
Posted By dezrtracr
I had the same problem. First time out with the...

I had the same problem. First time out with the new MH and the Suburban furnance was working fine. During the night, the furnance quit working. It would start, run for a short period, then shut...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-26-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,871
Posted By dezrtracr
I'm not a savvy negotiator, but I was shooting...

I'm not a savvy negotiator, but I was shooting for around 25% off MSRP. I think that's it's easier to get 30% off a $250K coach than 30% off a $125K coach. One of my friends who once was in the RV...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,515
Posted By dezrtracr
I called Winnebago about the water tank overflow...

I called Winnebago about the water tank overflow problem. They suggested removing the down-tube and running tubing from the overflow to the gravity feed air vent port. That's how my previous MH was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-06-2015, 04:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,811
Posted By dezrtracr
Seaturtle, with temps over 90 degrees, I would go...

Seaturtle, with temps over 90 degrees, I would go with the two AC option. At home, I am unable to park a motorhome larger than about 30'. So the 30T worked out really well.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,811
Posted By dezrtracr
We have a 2015 Vista 30T. We special ordered the...

We have a 2015 Vista 30T. We special ordered the coach with different flooring and leather from the Itasca Sunstar Brownstone decor. Also ordered with the "all-weather upgrade" option consisting of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,466
Posted By dezrtracr
I received the same recall notice from Winnebago....

I received the same recall notice from Winnebago. I checked my coach and realized that the FRP roof to J-channel sealer was bad. I had a trip planned about two weeks later and no local dealers had...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-06-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By dezrtracr
I checked my coach this weekend to see if there...

I checked my coach this weekend to see if there was a slot in the gravity fill open to the floor area. On my coach, the slot is sealed, so running a vent tube to the gravity fill would be an option...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-05-2015, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,871
Posted By dezrtracr
When I was shopping for an RV last year, I...

When I was shopping for an RV last year, I checked the Costco pricing with the local authorized dealer and was he was just under 22% off of MSRP. If you are someone that does not like to negotiate,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,151
Posted By dezrtracr
I've used Goo Gone before and with a little...

I've used Goo Gone before and with a little scrubbing, it worked pretty well. Safe to use on many surfaces.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-25-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By dezrtracr
I spoke to a service rep at Winnebago this week...

I spoke to a service rep at Winnebago this week about the 30T water loss issue. He suggested that the drain tube be re-plumbed to run a hose to the gravity fill vent port.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-15-2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,510
Posted By dezrtracr
I was checking one of the slide toppers this last...

I was checking one of the slide toppers this last weekend and realized that the roof skin to extrusion seal had failed in several areas. The coach is only (7) months old!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2015, 12:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,958
Posted By dezrtracr
I had to reset the auto level position right...

I had to reset the auto level position right after I brought the RV home. Since the reset, it's leveled properly every time.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,691
Posted By dezrtracr
I saw a 2016 Winnebago Adventurer the other day...

I saw a 2016 Winnebago Adventurer the other day and it had the new PowerGear In-Wall Slide System. Not sure if this is an across the board slide mechanism change.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-31-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,210
Posted By dezrtracr
When applying lube to the Schwintek slide...

When applying lube to the Schwintek slide mechanism, do you lube only the areas at the upper track or both upper and lower tracks?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 43,183
Posted By dezrtracr
My Lippert Jacks occasionally indicate a jack...

My Lippert Jacks occasionally indicate a jack down warning light when parked for a period of time. I crawled underneath once to see if a jack had come down or if there were any leaks. Didn't see...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-26-2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,510
Posted By dezrtracr
I just received the notification letter, too. ...

I just received the notification letter, too. "...dealers will apply Eternabond tape seal to the roof coves on your MH to protect the area from cracked or failed sealants." What are coves??? Are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-21-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By dezrtracr
Peter27C, I do like the your drain modification. ...

Peter27C, I do like the your drain modification. I am curious though about what now happens at the point the tank is completely filled. Does the top of the tank balloon up before water begins to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By dezrtracr
I have contacted Winnebago before. The clause...

I have contacted Winnebago before. The clause states the following: "This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying this electronic transmission contain confidential information...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,485
Posted By dezrtracr
The Power Gear In-Wall Slide system is new, so...

The Power Gear In-Wall Slide system is new, so there's no guarantee that it will be without problems. At least with the Schwintek system, it's been out there for a while and hopefully all the bugs...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,671
Posted By dezrtracr
I just lubes the upper rack, as the motors are...

I just lubes the upper rack, as the motors are located at the top racks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,485
Posted By dezrtracr
I believe that at least on some models or...

I believe that at least on some models or configurations, Winnebago has already changed to the new Power Gear In-Wall slide system.

With the Schwintek system, as mentioned before, always have the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,496
Posted By dezrtracr
I have a 2015 Vista 30T. When I fill the tank on...

I have a 2015 Vista 30T. When I fill the tank on level ground, the tank will eventually start to overflow thru the drain. Stop filling and the tank will continue to siphon until the water in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,671
Posted By dezrtracr
I've lubed the gibbs once so far. I lubed the...

I've lubed the gibbs once so far. I lubed the from inside first with the slides closed, then extended the slides and lubed from the outside. I too wonder how often this should be done?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-03-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,477
Posted By dezrtracr
Peter27C, I was looking at the pictures of your...

Peter27C, I was looking at the pictures of your tire carrier mount - ingenious! You should market it!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-23-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,465
Posted By dezrtracr
I had the same problem with wind noise. It was a...

I had the same problem with wind noise. It was a missing window weep hole cover. Installed a replacement weep hole cover and the wind noise was gone.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-21-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,647
Posted By dezrtracr
I went through the same process of trying to...

I went through the same process of trying to understand how everything is hooked up when setting up my 2015 Vista 30T for Dish Network. I found the Winnebago drawings to be very useful. Here's the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-21-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 53,016
Posted By dezrtracr
I think I might just do that. Thanks!

I think I might just do that. Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-21-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 53,016
Posted By dezrtracr
My 30T was built October 2015 without the fix you...

My 30T was built October 2015 without the fix you describe. The tank siphons about 1/2-3/4" and then stops. It will drain if the coach is low on the drivers side, though.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-19-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 53,016
Posted By dezrtracr
Just trying to make sure I understand correctly. ...

Just trying to make sure I understand correctly. Currently, the vent tube comes out of the top of the tank, then goes down the side of the tank and terminates just below the bin. If I understand...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-17-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By dezrtracr
I'm not an Apple user, but I believe to download...

I'm not an Apple user, but I believe to download the viewer, iTunes must be used.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jt2go/id686552803?ls=1&mt=8
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-17-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,075
Posted By dezrtracr
I believe you can get the ios viewer directly...

I believe you can get the ios viewer directly from Siemens.

JT2Go for iOS, a New JT Viewer for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch is Now Available!: Siemens PLM Software...
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