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Forum: Welcome Mat 09-22-2017, 02:02 PM
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Views: 1,108
Posted By dancogan
Pleased to join you! We have a 2015 View "J"...

Pleased to join you! We have a 2015 View "J" floorplan. We have about 23K miles on it, including one trip to Alaska. Truly enjoying travel with our Shetland Sheepdog, Casey.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-02-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
When parked there is a small parasitic drain on...

When parked there is a small parasitic drain on the engine battery, which will often discharge it within 2 weeks or so. There is a battery disconnect just to the right of the accelerator pedal that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-16-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
For the propane hose recall I went to a local...

For the propane hose recall I went to a local dealer, General RV. They scheduled me relatively quickly and did the work while I waited. Altogether a decent experience, even though I didn't buy from...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2017, 06:01 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Ken, We encountered two problems in our...

Ken,

We encountered two problems in our second year of ownership: The shower surround developed a series of horizontal cracks in it near the bottom. Lichtsinn felt this may have been caused by...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-14-2017, 07:25 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We also bought from Lichtsinn and can't say...

We also bought from Lichtsinn and can't say enough about how great their service was, both before and after the sale. We had a couple of expensive repairs crop up after the warranty period and they...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-07-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
gmasters, There may be two things to look at: ...

gmasters, There may be two things to look at: make sure the signal amplifier is turned off. It's a small push switch inside the cabinet with a green light when it's on. It is only on when you are...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-28-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
That seems to be the consensus best practice and...

That seems to be the consensus best practice and it's what I've done with both of my Views. It can become problematic if you wait for the light to come on.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-23-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Sam, If this started after the recall, have...

Sam,

If this started after the recall, have you checked the switches that turn propane on and off? One is by the propane fill and one switch is at the place where the tank readings, generator...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-10-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
You need the baseplate that's attached to the...

You need the baseplate that's attached to the CR-V chassis to give strong towing anchors. You also need to wire the CR-V to plug into the rear wiring harness of the View so taillights, turn signals...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-10-2016, 05:01 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We have a 2005 CR-V which serves us well as a...

We have a 2005 CR-V which serves us well as a toad. Same weight as newer units. We towed it to Alaska last year, for a trip of over 10,000 miles with no problems. The only place we didn't tow was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,437
Posted By dancogan
Absolutely correct there, S Bradley. And not...

Absolutely correct there, S Bradley. And not many of us are lucky enough to live in Alaska. Where and when we camp we often run the a/c, especially when our dog(s) are
camping with us.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-21-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,437
Posted By dancogan
The Navion/View motorhomes do not come with deep...

The Navion/View motorhomes do not come with deep discharge batteries. The standard two batteries will work just fine if you're not doing a lot of boondocking. We went 5 nights at Denali NP with...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-19-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
A number of people have felt the same way and...

A number of people have felt the same way and they have had the sofa removed and replaced with dual recliners. You may find more information of the Facebook page of View/Navion. As a new owner I'm...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-19-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Congrats on the new View and best wishes for many...

Congrats on the new View and best wishes for many fun miles!

I had a 2011 and currently own a 2015 View. On those models the house batteries are being charged while the engine is running or when...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-18-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Have you ever lived in a motorhome before? If...

Have you ever lived in a motorhome before? If not, then consider that you won't really know what you want and need until you've spent at least a few weeks or months in one. My guess would be that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
There are lots of options for extra storage, but...

There are lots of options for extra storage, but we were surprised by how much we could leave at home and not miss. There are a number of devices that connect to the rear hitch, from platforms that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-16-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
If the windshield isn't covered but you want to...

If the windshield isn't covered but you want to do a quick change of clothes I could see the use for the curtain. But if you have to hang it up each time you use it that certainly makes it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-27-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We have a '15 View J. Our sewer storage is in...

We have a '15 View J. Our sewer storage is in the back, allowing the sewer hose to hang vertically and drain. While admittedly a cheap hose, most manufacturers don't provide any sewer hose. This...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Forgot to mention, I tend to travel with either a...

Forgot to mention, I tend to travel with either a 1 gallon or 2 1/2 gallon container of DEF, to make it easy to keep the tank full. It is very easy to do.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
DEF stands for diesel exhaust fluid. It's...

DEF stands for diesel exhaust fluid. It's readily available at most gas stations, Walmart, auto supply stores, etc. It helps the diesel burn cleaner. There is a clearly marked cap under the hood...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-15-2016, 05:36 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
When we had a G model we used a small folding...

When we had a G model we used a small folding table between the two front seats, which were turned towards the rear. I'm sure it was something I got at Camping World: triangular in shape with 2...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-27-2016, 06:42 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We opted out of the opening skylight, due to...

We opted out of the opening skylight, due to concerns of the unit heating up on hot, sunny days. We had the dealer remove the bathroom fan and replace it with a wireless Fantastic Vent. Both the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-20-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We have found that we can use the bed with slight...

We have found that we can use the bed with slight variations in height between the two sides. For sheets we bought them from AB Lifestyles, located at AB Lifestyles USA Made Bedding for Home and RV...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-15-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
p.s. Awning should have been gray but I think...

p.s. Awning should have been gray but I think dealer was out of stock on gray.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-15-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
It's deployed manually. You pull down on a tab...

It's deployed manually. You pull down on a tab attached to the awning and hook it under a retainer attached to the slide. Hopefully a couple of pictures are attached.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-14-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
The motorhome is in the storage lot so I can't...

The motorhome is in the storage lot so I can't measure right now. However, if I remember correctly it is about 5" wider than the window on each end. That keeps the support arms from blocking the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-14-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Yes, we got one and had the dealer (Lichtsinn)...

Yes, we got one and had the dealer (Lichtsinn) install. The dealer even complimented us on thinking of it. It is very helpful on hot, sunny days, and provides a good bit of privacy, too. We're...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-12-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Great point! We towed a Honda CR-V to Alaska and...

Great point! We towed a Honda CR-V to Alaska and averaged 13.9 mpg for the entire trip. That is twice the gas mileage we got on our Ford F450 Class C. When we weren't towing (Top of the World...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-02-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Mike and Linda, These are just my personal...

Mike and Linda,

These are just my personal opinions regarding why the View is better than motorhomes built on the Ford F450 (or F350) chassis, given that I have owned both. The View is...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-02-2016, 06:01 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
The Yahoo site is used by many of us for...

The Yahoo site is used by many of us for troubleshooting and repair tips. Therefore many of the postings are about problems and how to solve them, but they are not necessarily representative of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-02-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
It's no different when you pay 3 or 4 times that...

It's no different when you pay 3 or 4 times that much to Winnebago or other manufacturers. Our diesel pusher had no electrical protection, no high water pressure protection, etc.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-27-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We don't have leveling jacks. But lots of people...

We don't have leveling jacks. But lots of people have had HWH levelers installed, often at their factory in Moscow, Iowa. They are more than happy with those levelers. The price tends to run...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-23-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Deny did an excellent job answering your...

Deny did an excellent job answering your questions. I would only add a bit: many owners have found that it is best to refill the DEF frequently rather than wait for the warning light to come on. ...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-09-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,732
Posted By dancogan
BTW, Tom, I just love the Brave. We were at the...

BTW, Tom, I just love the Brave. We were at the Winnebago Grand National Rally when they rolled it out. Really like what they did with the retro design to make it so modern inside!

Safe travels,
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-08-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,732
Posted By dancogan
Tom, Tank dropped from full to 3/4 full in...

Tom,

Tank dropped from full to 3/4 full in an hour or less. Must have been a pretty good leak. Your Brave isn't subject to a recall, is it?
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-08-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,732
Posted By dancogan
It was really a lucky find. I was pulling into...

It was really a lucky find. I was pulling into the Lichtsinn service bay for scheduled service when the service manager said he smelled propane. The leak must have just started as we were on our...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 12-08-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,732
Posted By dancogan
Ken, You should be aware that some of us...

Ken,

You should be aware that some of us with recalled units have experienced the failure well before one year has passed. In our case the propane hose failed 10 months after we had received...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-13-2015, 07:51 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
We spent 10 weeks and 10,400 miles this summer...

We spent 10 weeks and 10,400 miles this summer traveling to Alaska and home, pulling a Honda CR-V with our Winnie View J. Our overall gas mileage was 13.9 mpg. I was very pleased with that figure,...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
I was disappointed in several dealings with...

I was disappointed in several dealings with General.

Lichtstinn has a very good reputation and they proved it during delivery of our unit. They really encouraged us to stay several nights, make...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
KC, If you saw it at the show in Detroit I...

KC,

If you saw it at the show in Detroit I assume the dealer was General RV. I believe they're the only Winnebago/Itasca dealer in Michigan. We bought our first View from them. I think they...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2015, 05:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
KC - you said you're looking at a 2016 View. Is...

KC - you said you're looking at a 2016 View. Is this currently on the lot? Or did you mean a 2015? I didn't think the '16's were out yet.

One other thing you may notice and appreciate is that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-14-2015, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
Well, I'll add that the View, of course, has a...

Well, I'll add that the View, of course, has a diesel engine, which also requires adding DEF fluid occasionally. (Roughly every 3,000 miles, I think, based upon a 2.5 gallon tank (I think)). The...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-14-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
Posted By dancogan
Do you have any specific questions? The care and...

Do you have any specific questions? The care and washing is simply a matter of not scratching the paint or graphics. No different than a car. They suggested NOT using a brush on the full body...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-25-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By dancogan
Our 2011 View had day and night shades in the...

Our 2011 View had day and night shades in the bedroom. Our 2015 has only the night shade. Cost cutting?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-18-2014, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,394
Posted By dancogan
I also find COTuscany's comment interesting. We...

I also find COTuscany's comment interesting. We had a 2011 View and now have a 2015 and it rides far better than any motorhome we've had (Class C and Class A) other than our DP with airbags and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-11-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,624
Posted By dancogan
Until we downsized to our View, our MH did not...

Until we downsized to our View, our MH did not consume too much of our time as it was too expensive to drive long distances. Our Class C got 6.5-7 mpg, and our DP was better at about 8. But the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-02-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,376
Posted By dancogan
The dealer is Lloyd Bridges RV, in Chelsea, MI....

The dealer is Lloyd Bridges RV, in Chelsea, MI. We bought a Class A, a DP and a Class C from them and were always pleased with the service. I would have bought the Winnebago from them if they were a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-01-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,376
Posted By dancogan
I didn't know that. Here in Michigan the...

I didn't know that. Here in Michigan the Winnebago/Itasca line seems to be sold only by General RV. They cover MI and northern Ohio. Maybe that's because CW isn't real big in this area. We have...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-29-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,145
Posted By dancogan
Maybe something is defective? Mine works fine on...

Maybe something is defective? Mine works fine on the 2015, and worked fine on the 2011.
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