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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-24-2024, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By Wayne M
Yes, after every trip but one of my trips is 3...

Yes, after every trip but one of my trips is 3 months at a Northern campground and it gets a wipe down once or twice depending on dust. I'd like to do it more frequently but at my age I'll just do...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-23-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By Wayne M
I agree and if it is muddy I rinse it off or use...

I agree and if it is muddy I rinse it off or use a soft brush then follow up with the Wash-Wax-All to remove all the water marks and steaks. I've probably had to do that 3 or 4 times in the last 9...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-23-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 283
Posted By Wayne M
I clean mine with "Wash-Wax-All" as needed. ...

I clean mine with "Wash-Wax-All" as needed. Spray on, wipe off; fantastic stuff. I originally purchased the kit with the wonderful extension pole and microfiber attachments, bug scrubber, window...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-28-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By Wayne M
Thanks, guess HWH needs to be called.

Thanks, guess HWH needs to be called.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-28-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 450
Posted By Wayne M
Is it a Kwikee control panel? If so I have...

Is it a Kwikee control panel?

If so I have experience with the alarm bell not shutting off.

The biggest problem was the reed switch on each of the jacks. If you see silver (piston) after the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-24-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By Wayne M
Look in a compartment/bay under the slide and on...

Look in a compartment/bay under the slide and on the ceiling.
They hide them there sometimes.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2024, 09:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,343
Posted By Wayne M
Very fortunate and good place to hide a key. ...

Very fortunate and good place to hide a key.

My coach is a 1 key fits all. I have one that is exclusively in the coach when we are camping. When stopped it comes out of the ignition and goes up...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-25-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,343
Posted By Wayne M
Drop down hood! Hmm! Hide key! Hmm! Locked car...

Drop down hood! Hmm! Hide key! Hmm! Locked car door will not open to pull hood latch release. Hmmm!

I'll just activate my phone and unlock the door. Oops! Battery dead!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-20-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,343
Posted By Wayne M
Then I pull the key out of the FOB and use it....

Then I pull the key out of the FOB and use it. Now hopefully my keys are not in the TOAD, but if they are I can get the other set from DW.

Funny you should mention that. On my previous 2013 the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By Wayne M
Schwintec and Power Gear use the same controller....

Schwintec and Power Gear use the same controller. Difference is in the rack. Schwintec uses the serpent rack (SlimRack) and Power Gear uses a rack and pinion type. Well, that's what I have been told...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,343
Posted By Wayne M
Realtor's lock/lock box! Big enough to put keys...

Realtor's lock/lock box! Big enough to put keys in and the shackle will fit around a solid propane pipe. I did that with my last RV.

This RV I keep a spare set in the TOAD. TOAD has keyless...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-12-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,351
Posted By Wayne M
At 65 to 75˚ there will be about a 2% change. Not...

At 65 to 75˚ there will be about a 2% change. Not enough to worry about.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,114
Posted By Wayne M
You don't say if you have toppers or not. If not,...

You don't say if you have toppers or not. If not, then I would leave the slides in if you have them on both sides. In my opinion, and no slide toppers, you have weight on the side to stabilize the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,351
Posted By Wayne M
I posted on another forum, but here is a link. ...

I posted on another forum, but here is a link.

Roger Marble (https://www.rvtiresafety.net/2011/03/introduction-to-this-blog-and-roger.html) engineer.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 736
Posted By Wayne M
Rick, Not knowing the type of system I'll give...

Rick,
Not knowing the type of system I'll give it a stab. Look in the settings. On a MAC, iPhone, iPad it will be under "General" then "Keyboard." Make sure it is turned on or turn it off and back...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-05-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,186
Posted By Wayne M
Being hooked into shore power your converter is...

Being hooked into shore power your converter is still the culprit that is charging the batteries, it is just that the shore power is feeding the converter which is the charging station. It most...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-02-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By Wayne M
Done it many a time. Glad you made it. Enjoy your...

Done it many a time. Glad you made it. Enjoy your time on the Peninsular.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-01-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By Wayne M
Hwy 6, Richard's route is also good. Sugarland...

Hwy 6, Richard's route is also good. Sugarland can have a lot of stop and go traffic as the traffic lights are not synchronized. However it is not a bad option. If you take that route, when you get...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-31-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By Wayne M
I travel from Texas City, TX to San Antonio and...

I travel from Texas City, TX to San Antonio and have also travelled to Austin. My route would be your Option 4.

I have the EZ Tag so we take Beltway 8 to I-45 and home. You would be taking it to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-24-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,186
Posted By Wayne M
As Randy pointed out with the BIM, the house...

As Randy pointed out with the BIM, the house batteries are charged first, then it switches to the chassis battery.

The chassis battery has parasitic draws. One of the biggest parasitic draws are...
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-24-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By Wayne M
For over a year I plugged my MH into 120V 20Amp...

For over a year I plugged my MH into 120V 20Amp circuit. Ran the AC on that system but don't try to run a vacuum cleaner or anything else while running the AC. The AC will draw less than 20 Amp and...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-24-2023, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 952
Posted By Wayne M
What he said. HDMI Matrix is the sender ...

What he said.
HDMI Matrix is the sender
Little Box near the TV is the receiver
Those are the first things I would check. If you have a second TV it will also have a receiver. You could swap them...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-18-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,270
Posted By Wayne M
I don't know anything about your particular setup...

I don't know anything about your particular setup but two Winnebago's I have and own will not charge the batteries if the disconnect switch is off. It has to be ON. Also, on both of mine keeping the...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 12-11-2023, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By Wayne M
Just wait until you need something repaired and...

Just wait until you need something repaired and you are told, "We only work on those RV's or Items that were purchased from us!"

Happened to us twice. Once here locally and once on the road...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 10-22-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,531
Posted By Wayne M
Semper Fi Marine! So very sad to read you post....

Semper Fi Marine!
So very sad to read you post.
Prayers are being sent your way.
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-15-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By Wayne M
When I traveled through Canada and back through...

When I traveled through Canada and back through to the U.S., all I was asked was do you have pets, are they vaccinated, do you have the paper work. I answered yes to all and they just waved me on....
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-15-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 280
Posted By Wayne M
Welcome to the Winnebago world!

Welcome to the Winnebago world!
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-15-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By Wayne M
When I crossed the borders with animals, all...

When I crossed the borders with animals, all vaccinations were required to be up-to-date and a health certificate within 10 days from a veterinarian.

From what I have read, by law, all felines...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By Wayne M
I am master of the house, whatever my wife says...

I am master of the house, whatever my wife says shall be done.

Or, I am master of the car, whatever my wife says shall be done.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-09-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 877
Posted By Wayne M
A century ago: If you have an automatic cross...

A century ago: If you have an automatic cross over, that is when one tank gets empty it switches to the other tank automatically - don't use it. You will not know when the 1st tank runs out and the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-16-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 301
Posted By Wayne M
Call...

Call [url=https://www.lichtsinn.com/?utm_source=Google-Places&utm_medium=Google-Places-Clicks&utm_campaign=Google-Places-Organic]Lichtsimn RV[/utl]

I had all three replaced a couple of years ago...
Forum: Forum Admin | News | Member Concerns 09-12-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 364
Posted By Wayne M
I use Adblock Plus and Ghostery. I don't get ads,...

I use Adblock Plus and Ghostery. I don't get ads,

I wish I could permanently get rid ofthe RV Life pop up. I have never clicked on any of the buttons on that pop up and on a laptop it just takes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,134
Posted By Wayne M
Semper Fi! I'm on the same frequency as...

Semper Fi!

I'm on the same frequency as Richard. Wear and tear is cumulative in my opinion. Not the same RV but my body says 250 plus or minus 50 a day.

I think the manufacturers would have a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 410
Posted By Wayne M
There is a Freightliner/Western Star in Elkhart,...

There is a Freightliner/Western Star in Elkhart, IN. Lot's of RV Parks In and around Elkhart.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-27-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Wayne M
Let's hope it goes around you.

Let's hope it goes around you.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-27-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By Wayne M
The best place is, as you know, where the...

The best place is, as you know, where the hurricanes is not. Whatever you decide you need to do it soon. You will not be the only one traveling to avoid the storm,

We got a late start one year...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By Wayne M
There are also a FEW class A only RV parks. ...

There are also a FEW class A only RV parks.

Just look at their website and adjust where you are staying accordingly.
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-20-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By Wayne M
Happy to hear tt was a simple fix. Happy...

Happy to hear tt was a simple fix.

Happy trails!
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-19-2023, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By Wayne M
It depends on the day of the week and what fine...

It depends on the day of the week and what fine craftsman decided to put it. However, it may be in a compartment on the foot or side of the bed, table headboard, etc, Look on Amazon and the link I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-19-2023, 07:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By Wayne M
Try this: Lippert Bed Calibration...

Try this:
Lippert Bed Calibration (https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10188903-9999.pdf)

If you find out the controller is bad you can order it from Amazon.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 986
Posted By Wayne M
Search Amazon for RV door latch. The ones with...

Search Amazon for RV door latch. The ones with the hook have different pounds of pull force. Adding a second one to the size you have will help, or replacing with a stronger pull.

I also have them...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Wayne M
As Richard stated, there should be a rocker...

As Richard stated, there should be a rocker switch on one of your instrument panels. That is beside having the Master Isolation Switch.


If you have such a switch it also needs to be in the on...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-12-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Wayne M
Do you leave the disconnect switches in the on...

Do you leave the disconnect switches in the on position?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Wayne M
The Tour does not have a gas strut. I also...

The Tour does not have a gas strut.

I also use the bungee method.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-09-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Wayne M
Energy Command 30 by Cummins. (For generator) ...

Energy Command 30 by Cummins. (For generator)
Coleman makes an EC-30 thermostat, (For Air Conditioner)
Sorry for the confusion, and at least I got the link right!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Wayne M
Guess it's time to call Coleman!

Guess it's time to call Coleman!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-06-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Wayne M
Operations/Installation manual...

Operations/Installation manual (https://www.cummins.com/sites/default/files/2018-08/900-0541B-energy-command-operation.pdf) Page 5

The sensor could be bad or missing. Not supposed to start when...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-05-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 894
Posted By Wayne M
I don't have my manual with me but there is a...

I don't have my manual with me but there is a command for the generator to come on when it is set to auto for AC Demand. I'll wager it can be shut off. Sound like it is on.

Also, call Coleman and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-04-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,820
Posted By Wayne M
When you call the insurance company ask them for...

When you call the insurance company ask them for a repair place for the windshield. When I had a cracked windshield they gave me a list of places around me to get it repaired.

Good luck/
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 676
Posted By Wayne M
I have found that most RV's need the disconnect...

I have found that most RV's need the disconnect switch(s) in the ON position in order for the batteries to charge. Just thinking out-loud!
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