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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-10-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,626
Posted By TarasParents
House Batteries

Your house batteries are depleted of electrolyte { water] most likely below the plates.
Remove the plastic data strips which covers the individual cell covers.

I doubt just adding and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By TarasParents
Congrats, you're almost there. We bought...

Congrats, you're almost there.


We bought a used unit thirty plus years ago from an owner who had to come up with additional funds to clear the title. YOU personally need to speak to his lien...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 03-20-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,616
Posted By TarasParents
DESPERATE !!! Toilet paper has been non...

DESPERATE !!!
Toilet paper has been non existent in our area for over two weeks


Paying $50.00 each for new rolls, $20.00 for used.


Oh,oh betcha I've violated another rule.
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 01-11-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By TarasParents
Wanted: 50 AMP Autoformer

Wanted: 50 AMP Autoformer
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By TarasParents
Just went thru this this past summer. Definitely...

Just went thru this this past summer. Definitely the plastic poppet check valves. Yes, it is a pita to access the back side of the water heater. Fortunately I had a friend who helped me. We pulled...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-25-2018, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,034
Posted By TarasParents
With the Motorhomes we've had two gas and now...

With the Motorhomes we've had two gas and now diesel after winterizing the water system and adding Stabil to the fuel tank , now Biobor JF prior to the last drive, I hit the disconnect switches and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By TarasParents
Dually Valve Extensions

Just a word of caution. If your coach has steel wheels Winnebago installs PLASTIC extensions, at least they had on our 2014 Forza. Cheap, cheap, cheap!

It caused total air loss of an inner dual...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-21-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,772
Posted By TarasParents
While I can see one side of the fresh water tank...

While I can see one side of the fresh water tank and see the water level I fill it while doing other chores and shut it off when I hear it spilling out. Too boring to sit and monitor the level.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-14-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,725
Posted By TarasParents
FWIW, when parked on asphalt on hot days the jack...

FWIW, when parked on asphalt on hot days the jack feet have a tendency to "sink" in the asphalt. I've witnessed and been involved in needing to use a crow bar to raise the jacks as the hydraulic...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-14-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,004
Posted By TarasParents
So many apologists for Winnebago on this Forum....

So many apologists for Winnebago on this Forum. YOU just don't understand how it works, or how we intended it to be, ie, you are a stupid idiot not to accept OUR explanation, not that you are wrong....
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-11-2017, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,530
Posted By TarasParents
When we first towed our toad, then a 2011 Caddy...

When we first towed our toad, then a 2011 Caddy SRX I plugged into the rear compartment receptacle as the front ones are inop. with ignition off. At our destination the SRX battery was almost...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,898
Posted By TarasParents
Sorry to hear your situation has escalated to a...

Sorry to hear your situation has escalated to a complete removal and all slide mechanisms needing replacement. We know what it's like to expect to pick up your new rig only to have to leave it for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2017, 06:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
Thank you very much for your reply. It's still in...

Thank you very much for your reply. It's still in storage, but I need to plan how to get it repaired early May. I have a few personal issues to deal with from two recent surgeries, hope to regain use...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-09-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
ttt

ttt
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,898
Posted By TarasParents
I truly am sorry you are having problems even...

I truly am sorry you are having problems even before you left the lot. I hope your slide issue is only the motors out of sync or the front one malfunctioning. You were so excited about picking up...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
Hello, anyone with a Forza they can look at the...

Hello, anyone with a Forza they can look at the hinge arrangement on the two last doors on the left side. If so, are all the hinge bolts/screws accessible with out having to remove the beltline...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
Thanks Hikerdog, it certainly confirms my worst...

Thanks Hikerdog, it certainly confirms my worst suspicions. Would rather not remove the beltline molding. I'll need to get it done insitu. Why did they have to construct it that way, oh yah......it's...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
Last two on the left. Again, it's in storage, but...

Last two on the left. Again, it's in storage, but I need to plan ahead. Don't know if the unit itself will have to go to the body shop or can the doors come off without removal of beltline molding. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-03-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,643
Posted By TarasParents
Personally after the problems when our Forza was...

Personally after the problems when our Forza was new I'd seriously suggest camping at the nearest campground or State Park [50 amp]and utilize every component for two or three days. This is to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-03-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,944
Posted By TarasParents
Forza 2014 34t Remove Baggage Door?

I need to remove a baggage door to repair/refinish. It is in storage so I'm flying blind. I had thought I'd heard the upper hinges were located behind the beltline moulding. Removing it would require...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-03-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,530
Posted By TarasParents
Bob, Border Collies ROCK!!! Tara is our...

Bob,
Border Collies ROCK!!! Tara is our fourth in 41 years of marriage. Unfortunately the previous three had contracted various types/forms of cancer.

Regarding a toad. Do check out the GMC...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-11-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,240
Posted By TarasParents
Just sayin' lady. You're fortunate that's all...

Just sayin' lady. You're fortunate that's all that's been wrong. You see, they know they won't reimburse for our time and loss of use.

To answer your question, we had to take it to Forest City...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-10-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,375
Posted By TarasParents
Thank you for a most informative post. This is...

Thank you for a most informative post. This is definitely on my "bucket list'.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-10-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,240
Posted By TarasParents
Glad it's fixed and you were reimbursed for the...

Glad it's fixed and you were reimbursed for the issue, but nothing for your time or inconvenience. They got off cheaply.

It's yet another issue of the lack of quality, with the backlog of units...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-10-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,352
Posted By TarasParents
When our Forza was new and all our equipment...

When our Forza was new and all our equipment loaded and half tank of H2O I called truck repair shops and found one that had portable scales.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-10-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,336
Posted By TarasParents
Sorry to open a dormant thread, but it may be of...

Sorry to open a dormant thread, but it may be of interest to some yet. I had received the recall from Winnebago last fall. Contacting my dealer they wanted to bring it in to verify the application....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-17-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,435
Posted By TarasParents
Keep in mind, heat rises, cold air falls. There...

Keep in mind, heat rises, cold air falls. There is no chance heated air from the roof top units will reach the floor much less the underbelly area. It would require a drop down duct with a fan to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-06-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By TarasParents
Unless you have an adsorption refrigerator you...

Unless you have an adsorption refrigerator you need to keep running being off level is of no harm. If you reside in snow country it's actually a benefit.

Have never had a "flatspot" issue with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-23-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,032
Posted By TarasParents
Russ, sent you an pm.

Russ, sent you an pm.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,810
Posted By TarasParents
Regardless of what another unit weighs yours will...

Regardless of what another unit weighs yours will be different. You want your loaded four corner weight as this is what determines weight balance and proper tire pressures. Dry weight is less than...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,032
Posted By TarasParents
Same unit as yours. Place my extend-a-climb...

Same unit as yours. Place my extend-a-climb telescoping ladder on the left side behind the slide. It rests against the drip rail which is metal. You can pad it with whatever taped or wrapped around...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,553
Posted By TarasParents
Last time I posted this info it was met with dead...

Last time I posted this info it was met with dead silence, no responses. No one seemed to care, but I feel your pain as ours opened up while traveling and dumped most of the contents.

Thor...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,279
Posted By TarasParents
[QUOTE=americanrasc;3300723]As a refresh I'm the...

[QUOTE=americanrasc;3300723]As a refresh I'm the OP

.

Winnebago? Well the silence was deafening. While we love the design--- don't get me started about quality and engineering.

Those of us...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,081
Posted By TarasParents
You can learn something from new members, and...

You can learn something from new members, and something of much importance! Here I've been fat, dumb and happy thinking even the Service Manager was right that these are truly maintenance free.

...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,043
Posted By TarasParents
Appear to have the same Fireplace unit, if made...

Appear to have the same Fireplace unit, if made by Patrick. Would be interested in resolution to problem. At least I now know how to remove surrounding trim as it "clanks" over bumps while driving....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,093
Posted By TarasParents
Let us know how its worked out. you should be...

Let us know how its worked out. you should be good after running it in and out multiple times and re-sync itself. I've marked my lower slide tracks with a marking pen so I know for sure they are all...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,196
Posted By TarasParents
Interesting!! DW had noticed the floor tile to...

Interesting!! DW had noticed the floor tile to the left rear of her seat had lifted between panels. Haven't glued it yet and would not have associated it with water leakage from right front storage...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-02-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,359
Posted By TarasParents
Couldn't say it any better. Researched lots of...

Couldn't say it any better. Researched lots of reviews, decided I wanted the best and was willing to pay for it. Bought the TST 507 non-flow, removed the outer covers to reduce size and visibility. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,951
Posted By TarasParents
Ah, this is great, after reading all the warnings...

Ah, this is great, after reading all the warnings with Winnebago faults you're both willing to live with the problems. So glad they are minor inconveniences for you, may your departure go as planned....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,924
Posted By TarasParents
Winnebago uses the excuse that windows "may' fog....

Winnebago uses the excuse that windows "may' fog. Hopefully, you have read enough here of even older coaches with thermopane windows still in use without fogging.

QUALITY is the main...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-21-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,144
Posted By TarasParents
Unfortunately as Winnebago pursues lower cost...

Unfortunately as Winnebago pursues lower cost component suppliers this will always be an ever increasing issue for multiple items, get used to it.

Fortunately our 2014 was unaffected as...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-21-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,127
Posted By TarasParents
Could not agree more! While our Forza is ducted...

Could not agree more! While our Forza is ducted and tried above mods, I don't think Diesel or Gas is any criteria, it's Winnebago. Ours has the Coleman Mach 8 units as most Winnes do, so noisy it's...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By TarasParents
Sorry, gravy on your mashed potatoes is extra. ...

Sorry, gravy on your mashed potatoes is extra.

You're lucky Aluminum wheels have metal inner dual valve stem extensions. Winnebago coaches with steel wheels have "expensive" plastic...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,522
Posted By TarasParents
To paraphrase a local car dealer "ARE YOU KIDDING...

To paraphrase a local car dealer "ARE YOU KIDDING ME". We have the deeply cheapened Forza and opted for the $1680.00 loft bed, you don't even get a ladder to access it!!!

We're talking...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By TarasParents
The two threaded indented lug nuts on mine were...

The two threaded indented lug nuts on mine were on so tight the shaft of the wrench twisted like a cheap pretzel and became useless. I bought a 1 5/8" socket which fits those two. So much for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2016, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,912
Posted By TarasParents
Our Forza has a 3" gray colored flex duct...

Our Forza has a 3" gray colored flex duct somewhat above the water pump. I pulled it down to better direct the limited airflow. Learned years ago with a previous unit using supplemental electric heat...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,567
Posted By TarasParents
Ok, I'll jump in too. All of the above...

Ok, I'll jump in too. All of the above suggestions should get you flowing again, if not can you disconnect the discharge line from the pump itself to determine is it the pump or a downstream problem.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-10-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,443
Posted By TarasParents
I don't think you should go as far as never using...

I don't think you should go as far as never using a dogbone adapter again, most of us have used them for years with no problems. As stated, most likely cause was the low voltage which increased...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,600
Posted By TarasParents
Thought at first you were talking about a phone,...

Thought at first you were talking about a phone, ie "landline". Try shore cord or power cord next time.


Two thoughts which may help in the future, or help others, First never plug in or remove...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-14-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,915
Posted By TarasParents
You probably didn't realize you've opened up a...

You probably didn't realize you've opened up a big can of worms. You are going to get so many personal opinions. Get out the duct tape so you can wrap your head before it explodes!!


Ok, here is...
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