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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 499
Posted By John Mo
Kept waiting for someone to point this out - my...

Kept waiting for someone to point this out - my 2009 35J has a heater all the way in the back that's brought heat from the engine coolant. I've always suspected that the hot water tank is a stop on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By John Mo
I've used Sikaflex before too. I agree it's...

I've used Sikaflex before too. I agree it's really hard to keep track of which products are usable. I watch AZ Expert some too and have settled on ProFlex.

Still debating about slapping some...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2023, 06:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,025
Posted By John Mo
I've been using Pro Flex on mine. No issues.

I've been using Pro Flex on mine. No issues.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,516
Posted By John Mo
Is it no longer a considered helpful to share...

Is it no longer a considered helpful to share "mine does that too" to indicate that it's not a one-off problem for the OP?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,516
Posted By John Mo
:rofl: As if it ever operated properly. ...

:rofl:

As if it ever operated properly.

No thanks. Leveling it myself just doesn't bother me. I'm thrilled it has leveling jacks and I'm not setting blocks to get level like we did last century.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,516
Posted By John Mo
I have a 2009 35J. The auto-leveling is useless....

I have a 2009 35J. The auto-leveling is useless. The solution to every problem is "go higher." I can manually level it faster and closer to the ground every time.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By John Mo
We were long-time AAA members - until we bought a...

We were long-time AAA members - until we bought a motorhome. Our AAA club would not serve RVs, so we switched to Coach-Net. I haven't needed them for anything with the Winnebago, but I have called...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-27-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,052
Posted By John Mo
I've done something similar, except I only left...

I've done something similar, except I only left mine unoccupied on weekends.

I used my Winnie as housing for an out-of-town job for 39 months straight. Lived in it through the week and went home...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-29-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,109
Posted By John Mo
Hi, I have a 30-amp 2009 35J. First, it is...

Hi, I have a 30-amp 2009 35J.

First, it is not true that you can't run both units on shore power at the same time. Both compressors will run at the same time. You won't run much else at the same...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-18-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,621
Posted By John Mo
AAA options vary by "club." Bluegrass AAA in...

AAA options vary by "club." Bluegrass AAA in Kentucky did not cover RVs when I inquired about it. Ask. Read the fine print.

I went with Coach-Net and have been happy. I haven't needed to call them...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-02-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,907
Posted By John Mo
That'd be cool, but when we're at the beach I...

That'd be cool, but when we're at the beach I just put a Y splitter on at the water hookup and run a separate hose for spraying off feet and beach toys. I like having that hose available on the door...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-01-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,969
Posted By John Mo
I've done the baseplate install on two of my...

I've done the baseplate install on two of my toads so far. I have a friend who's always done his own baseplates. I'm not sure I'll do the next one.

I've used Blue Ox both times and their...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-12-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By John Mo
Winnebago is useless with chassis concerns. Funny...

Winnebago is useless with chassis concerns. Funny that this video features a 2008 F53 - my 2009 Sightseer is a 2008 F53 chassis and has always, always leaned to the right. I've wanted to add the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-31-2022, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By John Mo
2009 Winnebago 35J here and I've always been able...

2009 Winnebago 35J here and I've always been able to run both A/C units on 30-amp shore power. When it's really hot, I run the refrigerator and hot water heater on gas. If we're going to use the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-17-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,569
Posted By John Mo
This is what I do. Level. Extend slides. Tweak...

This is what I do. Level. Extend slides. Tweak the level a little more if needed and only up. I've always figured the weight of a large slide changing position means a little tweaking after...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,494
Posted By John Mo
I very quickly gave up on the auto-leveling...

I very quickly gave up on the auto-leveling feature. Seemed like the answer to every problem was "go higher." I can keep everything closer to the ground by doing it manually.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-10-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,477
Posted By John Mo
I also added a Fumoto valve. For the oil...

I also added a Fumoto valve.

For the oil filter, I've found I can set a drain pan on the cross member. I can sit almost upright under mine with my back to the driver front tire while changing the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-10-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,834
Posted By John Mo
My 2009 35J has a manual crank option. The crank...

My 2009 35J has a manual crank option. The crank rods hang on the inside wall of the storage bays on the driver side slide. There are covers over the ends of slide rails that have to be removed to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2021, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By John Mo
I found a gotcha on mine. You said your HW tank...

I found a gotcha on mine. You said your HW tank is bypassed from the previous season, but if you winterize from a season where you've used your HW tank - on mine there's a small section of water line...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-15-2021, 06:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,732
Posted By John Mo
I used my RV as housing on an out of town job and...

I used my RV as housing on an out of town job and wintered over 3 times.

Plumbing's been discussed, so here are a couple of different tips.

I was stationary, so I was able to have large...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-29-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,970
Posted By John Mo
I use CoPilot GPS, which is RV-specific, to look...

I use CoPilot GPS, which is RV-specific, to look ahead and plan routes. I don't like it as an in-motion GPS, but it's good for making sure a route is appropriate for an RV. One place where it does...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-27-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By John Mo
I wintered in my 2009 Sightseer 35J on an out of...

I wintered in my 2009 Sightseer 35J on an out of town job. Here are my winter living tips:

You can be as warm as you want to pay for. The propane furnace does a decent job, but it sucks down the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-09-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,529
Posted By John Mo
Seems a bad idea to me to have adaptive cruise...

Seems a bad idea to me to have adaptive cruise control fall back to standard cruise control instead of disengaging altogether. User expectations are that adaptive cruise control is keeping an...
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 09-02-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By John Mo
I gave up on autoleveling after I tried it once...

I gave up on autoleveling after I tried it once or twice. It seemed like the answer to every situation was "go higher." I can keep it nearer the ground and get it level by doing it manually and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,024
Posted By John Mo
Windshield leaks are a common problem. Google for...

Windshield leaks are a common problem. Google for Winnebago windshield rust. Winnebago's design is great. It's a steel frame with automotive style adhesive installation. Unfortunately, water sits...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-07-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By John Mo
I think maybe figured it out and it's a false...

I think maybe figured it out and it's a false alarm. I turned the fresh water pump on this morning and it didn't even start up, so, no fresh water leak.

When I de-winterize, I leave the plug out...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By John Mo
It's about 1/3 full, but it's located behind the...

It's about 1/3 full, but it's located behind the rear axle, above the floor under the bed. There'd be a lot of wet floor between the fresh water tank and where it's coming out of the bottom if it was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-06-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By John Mo
Gray Tank Leak 2009 Sightseer 35J

I think I have a gray tank leak. Check my thinking here.

I just de-winterized and I have water leaking onto the driver side rear leaf springs. I usually put some water in the fresh tank and let it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,830
Posted By John Mo
The OP has a 1996 Adventurer. I am the...

The OP has a 1996 Adventurer.

I am the original owner of my 2009 Sightseer and have all of the original documentation.

My point, and I've looked it up online to verify this now, is that the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,830
Posted By John Mo
Opening the bypass valve after pumping antifreeze...

Opening the bypass valve after pumping antifreeze into the bypass line would probably lead to some diffusion of antifreeze into the short line to the water heater. Over time it would probably mix...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-24-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,830
Posted By John Mo
One little gotcha that I found the hard way on...

One little gotcha that I found the hard way on mine is the small section of pipe between the water heater bypass valve and the water heater inlet. After you bypass the water heater, there's still a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-13-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,616
Posted By John Mo
I just went through this with my 2009 Sightseer. ...

I just went through this with my 2009 Sightseer.

You say the compressor is running but there's no cool air coming out. Is the fan blowing and the air isn't cooled or is the compressor running and...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-30-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,274
Posted By John Mo
Bo is correct. That metal flap drives me crazy...

Bo is correct. That metal flap drives me crazy too and it's been noisy since I bought mine new.

I haven't figured out a permanent fix yet, but when I remember, I take off the hood filter and stuff...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-19-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,664
Posted By John Mo
This is what I've done too -- run water through...

This is what I've done too -- run water through with the plug removed. But I'm only 10 years in on my current unit with no repairs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-24-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By John Mo
Dash air moves to defrost under load

My dash A/C has begun showing its age and Ford-ness. I've seen several Fords that switch to windshield defrost under heavy engine load and switching back to dash vents with the load reduced. With a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,965
Posted By John Mo
Eternabond with or without caulk

I've re-caulked my roof once and it didn't last as long as the original material. Not liking the idea of redoing the caulk every couple of years, I've decided to go with Eternabond and be done with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,796
Posted By John Mo
I've never used the remote locations and quit...

I've never used the remote locations and quit using auto-level as soon as I figured out its answer to every question is "go higher." I can level faster and closer to the ground manually. I can't...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,735
Posted By John Mo
I'm very happy with my Fumoto valve. For the...

I'm very happy with my Fumoto valve.

For the filter, I've found that my oil pan will sit on top of the axle.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-01-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,727
Posted By John Mo
I've used a bluetooth OBD reader with the Torque...

I've used a bluetooth OBD reader with the Torque app on Android devices. Not sure if there's a corresponding app on iOS. Cheaper than a SG.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-29-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,658
Posted By John Mo
Mine's a 30a and I have no problem running both...

Mine's a 30a and I have no problem running both air conditioners plus one other high-draw device, like the microwave or the hot water heater. I upgraded my rear air to a 15k BTU unit when the 13.5k...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 05-31-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,011
Posted By John Mo
I'm very happy with the Michelin XRV tires I put...

I'm very happy with the Michelin XRV tires I put on my Sightseer 35J a couple of years ago. Maybe the Goodyears I replaced had just gotten really hard, but the ride improved enough that the copilot...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-09-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By John Mo
Looks like the equivalent Dometic unit is cheaper...

Looks like the equivalent Dometic unit is cheaper than the Coleman. The Dometic has a 3-speed fan, so a new thermostat is probably required.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-09-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By John Mo
Coleman A/C Replacement/Upgrade

My rear A/C unit stopped making cold at the end of last season. I'm planning to just replace it -- it's close to 10 years old now.

At a minimum, I'm going to replace it with a 15k BTU unit, but...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,302
Posted By John Mo
Now that's not in the manual anywhere, but it's...

Now that's not in the manual anywhere, but it's excellent advice.

I had a window break while extending a slide once. The glass broke into the camper. I've gotten varying, usually somewhat...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-08-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,091
Posted By John Mo
Despite what their marketing materials say,...

Despite what their marketing materials say, Winnebago DOES NOT do a FULL alignment. I went around and around with Winnebago owner services about this before they finally admitted that they ONLY check...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-10-2014, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,982
Posted By John Mo
This might be the answer for my cold weather...

This might be the answer for my cold weather issue. After the defrost cycle, the ambient temperature is low enough that the return to the cooling cycle isn't triggered.

I'm trying to make a habit...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,336
Posted By John Mo
I wasn't sure if Workhorse was completely out of...

I wasn't sure if Workhorse was completely out of the market or if Winnie had just dropped them, but, yes, it looks like Ford won the gasser crown.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,336
Posted By John Mo
My Sightseer and all new Sunstars are on the Ford...

My Sightseer and all new Sunstars are on the Ford F53 chassis.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,336
Posted By John Mo
I know. Are you saying that it is acceptable for...

I know. Are you saying that it is acceptable for it to be out of alignment with a significant pull at delivery?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-04-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,336
Posted By John Mo
+1 on driving it with the service manager at...

+1 on driving it with the service manager at delivery. Mine left the dealer with a bad pull that I fought with Winnebago over at length. The dealer stepped up and reimbursed me for the alignment that...
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