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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,058
Posted By Five2o
Tag axle is very important, don't leave home...

Tag axle is very important, don't leave home without it. Once you learn to handle it state parks are never a problem...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-22-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,654
Posted By Five2o
I'm on my 3rd set of Michelins on the steer, 2nd...

I'm on my 3rd set of Michelins on the steer, 2nd set still on drive & tag Axel...never a problem never a flat.
Bought using the FMCA discount.


I won't trust an off brand tire with my life.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-03-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,892
Posted By Five2o
No one greases my chassis like I do...but Speedco...

No one greases my chassis like I do...but Speedco can do it and oil and all 3 filters for around $300, no air filter. Cummin & Freightliner are pretty pricey options.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-29-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,310
Posted By Five2o
Can you tell me if the fans on your fan coils...

Can you tell me if the fans on your fan coils (located behind your registers)are running when you are trying to heat the bus? If not then heat is not being called for...check your system display by...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-28-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,892
Posted By Five2o
I guess they must have moved the air filter then...

I guess they must have moved the air filter then lol. Only thing behind the radiator to ever worry about is the serpentine belt...but thats easy enough to replace every 6 or 7 years.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-27-2020, 01:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,310
Posted By Five2o
Zone 3 is the heat in your under carriage. ...

Zone 3 is the heat in your under carriage.


If Aqua Hot is running normally and the force flow fans run but blow cold air it could be that the zone pump needs to be tapped a bit...they get...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2020, 01:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,892
Posted By Five2o
What would a rear radiator have anything to do...

What would a rear radiator have anything to do with an oil change? One thing I recommend for the DIY's is to buy a lever pump to pump the oil in....saves a lot of time.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-07-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,580
Posted By Five2o
Because the glass mats are not totally saturated...

Because the glass mats are not totally saturated and the liquid does not expand to cause plate and case damage, AGM batteries can withstand freezing - you will get little or no output from a frozen...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-05-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,580
Posted By Five2o
10 years and never leave it plugged in. Remove...

10 years and never leave it plugged in. Remove the negative leads... 2 years ago I replaced original batteries with AGM's...they can freeze solid without any issue. (we get to -40 in winter...global...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-08-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,798
Posted By Five2o
I bought from Lichtenstein 10 years ago...they...

I bought from Lichtenstein 10 years ago...they didn't offer BS like the paint scam back then. My bus still looks new.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-02-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,786
Posted By Five2o
I've been driving the last 4 years since my Sony...

I've been driving the last 4 years since my Sony crapped out. Couldn't find a reasonably priced back up replacement, now I don't miss having one.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-02-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,348
Posted By Five2o
I carried chains in winter to comply with the...

I carried chains in winter to comply with the laws on my 43' coach but would never install them. Don't wreck your rv.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-07-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,410
Posted By Five2o
My 2010 Ellipse AD was finally bug free last...

My 2010 Ellipse AD was finally bug free last season....having said that I wouldn't trade it for a new one straight up...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-17-2017, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,670
Posted By Five2o
I have a 6 pin Sony cable on my 2010 Ellipse...

I have a 6 pin Sony cable on my 2010 Ellipse connecting the rear camera...I cut off the connectors at the rear camera and put all the wires back together...still no picture. Does anyone know which...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-13-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Posted By Five2o
After 6 years of HWH jacks doing their thing...

After 6 years of HWH jacks doing their thing believe me....just spritzer them once every 2 weeks with Corrosion X ....no need to wipe or even get all the way around with the spray....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-08-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,056
Posted By Five2o
Ospho is your friend... Ospho Rust Treatment...

Ospho is your friend...

Ospho Rust Treatment - Since 1947 (https://www.ospho.com/)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-08-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,238
Posted By Five2o
They are lying to you...trying to sell you a new...

They are lying to you...trying to sell you a new windshield ...go elsewhere.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-08-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,039
Posted By Five2o
I had the roof on my Itasca 42AD replaced under...

I had the roof on my Itasca 42AD replaced under warranty. Big job, big mess....in your case I would request your insurance to allow the work to be done at the factory in Forest City...I doubt they...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-19-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,560
Posted By Five2o
cell phone is better than a spare even in...

cell phone is better than a spare even in Mexico...5th year full timing
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-07-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,365
Posted By Five2o
We just left Quartzite today...pretty empty...

We just left Quartzite today...pretty empty compared to older days, most rv parks have lots of room. Silly Al's still a gong show though with worlds worst karaoke singers haha.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-28-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,884
Posted By Five2o
It can help also if you equalize your battery...

It can help also if you equalize your battery bank every 6 months or so...many inverter/chargers are capable of this and your batteries will hold greater amount of amp hours as a result.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-14-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,526
Posted By Five2o
When I bought my coach at Lichtsinn I had emailed...

When I bought my coach at Lichtsinn I had emailed many dealers from Florida to Calgary getting a quote on the coach I wanted. In my case Lichtsinn was about 22k cheaper for me and I put a 10k deposit...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-12-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,526
Posted By Five2o
I bought from them in 2010...say Hi! to Stacey...

I bought from them in 2010...say Hi! to Stacey for me(she's the sales manager). I flew from Calgary to Seattle to Minneapolis to Mason City...about a 45 minute wait to catch the Mason City connecter....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-11-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By Five2o
There is a 10 amp fuse behind the antenna for the...

There is a 10 amp fuse behind the antenna for the awning...you need to open the box located in your large storage slide out area passenger side . I replaced mine with a 15 amp fuse 3 years ago and...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-02-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,279
Posted By Five2o
I have a 2010 Ellipse with that fridge and had...

I have a 2010 Ellipse with that fridge and had similar problems.

I did get a board replaced on warrenty when 1st problems appeared but fridge was still useless so I took matters into my own...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-12-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,956
Posted By Five2o
Hope you are still happy after adding a tow...

Hope you are still happy after adding a tow vehicle and some hills! ....psssst 7

But happy that you are enjoying the bus!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,368
Posted By Five2o
According to HWH WD-40 is fine. You will...

According to HWH WD-40 is fine. You will eventually require lube on your jacks to get them to retract.
I've used dry silicone which works but have changed in the last year to Corrosion-X...this...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-26-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,394
Posted By Five2o
I.ve used my Kingdome over 3 years with no issues...

I.ve used my Kingdome over 3 years with no issues using Bell, Direct, and now Dish. I have never made a special trip onto the roof to clean the cover.
My guess is something is incorrect with the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-14-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Five2o
I've had my rig in cold down to -15 Celcius and...

I've had my rig in cold down to -15 Celcius and never needed to winterize it using my AquaHot for heat. I have an Ellipse almost identical to the Tour.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-31-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,405
Posted By Five2o
I've full timed going on 3 years with a 2000w...

I've full timed going on 3 years with a 2000w modified (quasi) sine wave inverter powering everything from charging computers/phones/ipod to powering our 3 way fridge,home theater etc etc without...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,121
Posted By Five2o
If the light was yellow it is a check engine...

If the light was yellow it is a check engine light which if your fluid in your surge tank was low would turn to red and a stop engine error...the Freightliner will give you 30 seconds before...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-14-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,969
Posted By Five2o
Just remembered...when you get your replacement...

Just remembered...when you get your replacement oven dont forget to modify the exhaust fan to discharge out the back rather than the top. (ask me how I know haha)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-29-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,969
Posted By Five2o
Off topic but it might not be a throw away oven....

Off topic but it might not be a throw away oven. There are 3 thermo cavity capacitors that are an easy fix to check if you remove the oven.
My GE Advantium died ...I replaced the cavity capacitor...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-27-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,562
Posted By Five2o
The dash heat will be warm fast if you leave the...

The dash heat will be warm fast if you leave the aqua hot system on. Also you have a house heat coil near the passengers feet that will raise the temperature fast if you set your zone 1 on your...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-21-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,969
Posted By Five2o
The water drips on your dash...if located on...

The water drips on your dash...if located on right or left side is probably due to bad caulking at your roof/sidewall joint. Check it all the way to the rear of your coach.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Five2o
Nope I have about 100 degrees sweep from about...

Nope I have about 100 degrees sweep from about 90...crazy no?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Five2o
Unfortunately nothing new was done near the...

Unfortunately nothing new was done near the windshield. The overall movement has increased from about 3 oclock to 12 oclock to about 3:15 to 11:45! This causes the passenger wiper to hit the plastic...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-22-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Five2o
hmm...the motor has a non adjustable arm which...

hmm...the motor has a non adjustable arm which rotates providing cam action to 2 fixed length metal arms which in turn push on a cam action at each wiper.
I see no adjustments to be made, but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-21-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,712
Posted By Five2o
Windshield Wiper on Ellipse 42AD

Does anyone know how to adjust the total movement of the wipers on this bus? Yesterday they decided to increase their scope and now stick etc.

I looked under neath...no idea how they became out of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,632
Posted By Five2o
Give them a shot of CorrosionX....wipe off and...

Give them a shot of CorrosionX....wipe off and you are good to go for a few months.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-15-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,589
Posted By Five2o
Large I have an Ellipse with the 400 and the...

Large
I have an Ellipse with the 400 and the tag.
You should have an accurate engine temp available on your engine computer...I keep mine up all the time.
I went up Eisenhower pulling the jeep on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,588
Posted By Five2o
Naw I would have/did buy a rust free coach. I'm...

Naw I would have/did buy a rust free coach. I'm just saying that addressing the issues (fixing) is no big deal. Better that than bitch about it for months & the problem gets worse in the mean time.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,588
Posted By Five2o
Ya...in the long run that is the smart move...or...

Ya...in the long run that is the smart move...or do it when he gets home. If welds are falling away in chunks that has nothing to do with rust...might have something to do with exaggeration?
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,588
Posted By Five2o
Wow...I can't believe people spend so much time...

Wow...I can't believe people spend so much time documenting & complaining about rust rather than get a wire brush & a can of whatever and spend the same amount of time to make the problem go away.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,366
Posted By Five2o
I have the 2010AD Ellipse ...no idea why dry...

I have the 2010AD Ellipse ...no idea why dry camping is a question...we dry camp at least 50% of the time and are full time for last 2 years.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-21-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By Five2o
I had a prob similar on my Itasca 42AD driver...

I had a prob similar on my Itasca 42AD driver side slide. Seems the microswitch on the slide lock was not closing preventing power to slide out mechanism.
I exposed the slide lock...manually twidled...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,756
Posted By Five2o
\ Air filter you need to drop the surge...

\

Air filter you need to drop the surge tank...wait till you want to change the fuel filter haha...I needed a transfusion after that!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-24-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,669
Posted By Five2o
I use 1/2 cup sunlight after every dump...no more...

I use 1/2 cup sunlight after every dump...no more indicator troubles.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,910
Posted By Five2o
You should try this on my 2010 lol...it doesn't...

You should try this on my 2010 lol...it doesn't slide out.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Five2o
+1 for Vegas. Where are you staying?

+1 for Vegas. Where are you staying?
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