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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-21-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,687
Posted By Robmat
The motor can be accessed from both inside and...

The motor can be accessed from both inside and outside. Here is a good Youtube video by an RV mechanic and he is changing the motor from inside with the slide in. It seems you can get to it from...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-21-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,591
Posted By Robmat
Just throwing this out I have no specific answer...

Just throwing this out I have no specific answer but I have had issues before on my dingy vehicle where I changed the battery and my steering wheel controls weren't working. Another vehicle I had to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-21-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,362
Posted By Robmat
I've had Coachnet for almost 10 years and used it...

I've had Coachnet for almost 10 years and used it several times and I found them responsive to my needs. Also I was at the FMCA International Rally in Minot, ND a few years ago and attended the FMCA...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,564
Posted By Robmat
Last year I replaced my Michelon XRV 80R235-22.5...

Last year I replaced my Michelon XRV 80R235-22.5 tires through the Michelon Advantage program that is part of my FMCA and WIT memberships. The tires were 432.14 with the F.E.T. (tax) plus $40 (mount...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-25-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,017
Posted By Robmat
For us it is different for every trip. We...

For us it is different for every trip. We generally do two 10 day trips (Easter and Christmas) and a 30 day trip in the summer, plus several weekend trips. For the holiday trips it about the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-01-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,935
Posted By Robmat
I had something similar a few years back and...

I had something similar a few years back and replacing the motor solved the problem. I think what caused it was parking next to a high curb and the bottom step slammed into the curb with the step...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,041
Posted By Robmat
If this is true the "new" line-up starting prices...

If this is true the "new" line-up starting prices are all well below the Sightseer/Sunova prices it seems to put a larger gap between the high end gas and the low end DP. Perhaps offering only units...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,276
Posted By Robmat
I have a similar issue particularly when I start...

I have a similar issue particularly when I start the coach after it has been sitting in the storage area for a month or so. I get the jacks down alarm with the jacks being in the up position. After...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 02-16-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,708
Posted By Robmat
I second the stay off of I-95 and stay on I-81. ...

I second the stay off of I-95 and stay on I-81. 95 from Virginia and up can be a parking lot at times plus tolls, tunnels, etc. I-81 has a load of campgrounds to stop at you just have to check the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,207
Posted By Robmat
You should search the name of the item on Google...

You should search the name of the item on Google and then pick out the Amazon link and you'll most likely get it cheaper or with free Prime shipping.

For example from the Winnebago store the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-25-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,253
Posted By Robmat
We have a 2015 Sunova 33c (built on a 2014...

We have a 2015 Sunova 33c (built on a 2014 Chassis)... great unit - for the most part only minor issues and we have put 44k miles on it since getting it in May of 2014
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-02-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,118
Posted By Robmat
I've had the Coach-net's Premier Coach for many...

I've had the Coach-net's Premier Coach for many years and recently upgraded to the Coach-net's Winnebago Premium plan. I am very pleased with Coach-net's service and when you start comparing...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-20-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,097
Posted By Robmat
Last year after attending the GNR we went to...

Last year after attending the GNR we went to Niagara Falls and stayed at the Grand Island / Niagara Falls KOA and we found it pretty nice but I don't think it was cheap - just checking the website it...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-05-2018, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By Robmat
Max, I was over at irv2.com and there is a...

Max, I was over at irv2.com and there is a another person with the same problem - front jacks go up the rear don't - no answers so far to the post but you might want to keep an eye on that thread.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-04-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By Robmat
Max, I haven't had the same issue as no one has...

Max, I haven't had the same issue as no one has responded here are some resources I would check out.

Lippert Troubleshooting guide for motorhomes...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-23-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,219
Posted By Robmat
I had this happen on my Sunova many times. ...

I had this happen on my Sunova many times. After bringing it the dealer when I first got it and nothing was wrong I was shown how to reset the unit by pushing the ENTER and RETRACT buttons in at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-19-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,331
Posted By Robmat
I have both my WIT and FMCA plates mounted on the...

I have both my WIT and FMCA plates mounted on the rear ladder. I used the FMCA mounts for the Oval and after trying to make brackets for the WIT tag I ended up with black wire ties. Doesn't look...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-19-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,774
Posted By Robmat
UPDATE: Forgot about the this post started by me...

UPDATE: Forgot about the this post started by me until VanMetred's recent post. Well in Spring of 2017 I had the coach up to the dealers for a replacement of the slide hardware after it failed a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-17-2018, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,551
Posted By Robmat
I used PVC Decorative back splash panels in my...

I used PVC Decorative back splash panels in my apartment and wouldn't hesitate to use them in an RV. This is a link to one of the designs...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-12-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By Robmat
This link was posted a while back on iRV2 Service...

This link was posted a while back on iRV2 Service Parts List (https://dealer.winnebagoind.com/unitsearch/parts.htm) You enter your serial number and it will give you the build date and all the parts...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-08-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,491
Posted By Robmat
One of those 5-6 gallon pancake compressor works...

One of those 5-6 gallon pancake compressor works well. I would get one that does 135 to 150 lbs so you can use it to fill your tires easily. I bought mine on a Black Friday sale and it came with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-06-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,178
Posted By Robmat
I would look where the Coax comes in from the...

I would look where the Coax comes in from the Satellite. It would think that they wouldn't run two lines down different paths. Each year it would be different but my dish power switch is located...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,213
Posted By Robmat
When I thought I had to replace mine I found it...

When I thought I had to replace mine I found it on Amazon. They have about eight SureFlow pumps listed most are in the $60 to $70 range. I also found several videos on YouTube on how to check the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By Robmat
Mine did the same thing a couple of years ago. ...

Mine did the same thing a couple of years ago. First I would slide underneath with a cell phone camera and take a shot of the model sticker next go to YouTube and search the make and model or...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-29-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,331
Posted By Robmat
I bought my service contract through the dealer I...

I bought my service contract through the dealer I got the coach from and when something breaks down I bring it to them and it gets approved and fixed without any issues. Unless it is a chassis issue...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-27-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By Robmat
Gene, Got mine last June and used it on a month...

Gene, Got mine last June and used it on a month long trip during the summer and at Christmas in Nashville and found it worked all the time. I am very pleased with it. However with the satellite dish...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-22-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By Robmat
I generally run with a full water tank and I've...

I generally run with a full water tank and I've had water flow out of the overflow outlet when I went up and down a grade but didn't notice water flowing out of the gravity fill until this past...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-21-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,758
Posted By Robmat
Ended up booking at Lakewood Campground. Just...

Ended up booking at Lakewood Campground. Just doing a Google Map of Myrtle Beach with a search of shows and then a search of campgrounds a few of the shows are in the middle of the strand north of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-19-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,259
Posted By Robmat
Another thing plan for your propane refill if you...

Another thing plan for your propane refill if you don't have an extend-a-stay where you can add an additional propane tank to your system. During Christmas break I was on a trip to Nashville and it...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-10-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,916
Posted By Robmat
I have an 18 gallon propane tank and between...

I have an 18 gallon propane tank and between Christmas and New Years I was at Nashville for the week. The temperatures were in the teens at night and barely above 32 during the day with the coach...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-24-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,752
Posted By Robmat
I too fill the water tank until water comes out...

I too fill the water tank until water comes out of the overfill pipe or vent. The key I have found is whether your vehicle is level or not. I learned when I fill at the house after leveling the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-23-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,234
Posted By Robmat
What I see with a lot of people who use their...

What I see with a lot of people who use their RV's over the winter is that they put some sort of wood or hard insulation around the outside to keep the wind from blowing underneath the RV. I would...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-23-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,388
Posted By Robmat
Dittos on Tom Sawyer in West Memphis, AR great...

Dittos on Tom Sawyer in West Memphis, AR great campground on the flood plain of the Mississippi. A place we liked in Memphis was the Bar-B-Que shop at 1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN. We saw it a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-23-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,803
Posted By Robmat
I got a new one from Lichtnsinn Motors in April...

I got a new one from Lichtnsinn Motors in April of this year. From their email "The model A 3M filter is our part number 10-0517 @ 39.39ea" You can get a current quote at their website...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-18-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,422
Posted By Robmat
In 2008 the Sightseers were either on a Workhorse...

In 2008 the Sightseers were either on a Workhorse Chassis or Ford Chassis each will have it's own owners manual where that information should be. It should be pretty easy to figure out which one you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-09-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,182
Posted By Robmat
Since no one else jumped in even though I don't...

Since no one else jumped in even though I don't have a 2002 Journey here is what I think will fix it. I believe it was in early 2002 they changed the propane tank connectors from the smaller one to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By Robmat
I got the Autel MaxiScan OBD-II Diagnostic Code...

I got the Autel MaxiScan OBD-II Diagnostic Code Scanner at Amazon a couple of years ago for around $18 dollars now it is just under $20.00...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-01-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
Posted By Robmat
Just curious what are the issues with the rear...

Just curious what are the issues with the rear camera? Mine works fine but I don't think it was intended to be a 100 percent back up camera as it's field of view is rather narrow. I use it to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-28-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,892
Posted By Robmat
I had the same question a couple of years ago and...

I had the same question a couple of years ago and emailed Winnebago for an answer. The answer was basically power the solenoid that allows water to enter the ice machine which will then allow air...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-24-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,634
Posted By Robmat
Unless there is some difference between the 15...

Unless there is some difference between the 15 and 16 model year Just by changing between Antenna and Cable you are still going to have to run the channel finder on the television menu to display the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-17-2017, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,758
Posted By Robmat
Thanks TJ, Lakewood looks like a nice place. ...

Thanks TJ, Lakewood looks like a nice place. I plan on making reservations by the end of this month. I like to book my Easter trip at least 5-6 month ahead of time. I am looking at Myrtle...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-13-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,345
Posted By Robmat
Thanks for the replies. I am gonna have to go...

Thanks for the replies. I am gonna have to go back and re-analyze the situation. Thinking about it further I may have misstated the situation. I pull in to get gas turn the key off and when I go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,345
Posted By Robmat
Pioneer Radio in my 2015 Sunova 33c

Lately my Pioneer Radio (Model AVH-X3600BHS) has been resetting it self every time I turn off the coach. Not only when I disconnect the battery at the door switch but when I turn the key off to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-12-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,758
Posted By Robmat
Easter 2018 Trip Planning - Myrtle Beach??

Looking ahead to the new year I am in the planning stages for our annual Easter Trip which runs from Good Friday to the Following Sunday. In the past we have done Key West, St. Augustine/Blue...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-30-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,418
Posted By Robmat
I have dealt with them several times ordering...

I have dealt with them several times ordering parts online. Then in July 2016 I was driving on I-90 and a cross wind literally blew off my bathroom vent cover as we were heading to Forest City for...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,191
Posted By Robmat
We love our 2015 Sunova 33c. Currently we use it...

We love our 2015 Sunova 33c. Currently we use it about 60 days a year (pending retirement of the wife). Got it in May 2014 (it is a 14 Chassis but a 15 model year) so far 32, 000 miles and the...
Forum: Forum Admin | News | Member Concerns 09-26-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,951
Posted By Robmat
Janet H., I really like the idea of a Winnie...

Janet H.,

I really like the idea of a Winnie Owners Forum separate from the others on iRv2 but also have the familiarity of the iRV2 forums. It was getting to be a little much on iRV2 to read...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-09-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,623
Posted By Robmat
A followup to my last post on this thread. After...

A followup to my last post on this thread. After the repairs and during the year 2016 we used the Sunova for about 45 days - A month long summer trip, a 10 day Easter trip plus a few maintenance days...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,419
Posted By Robmat
I agree with most that carrying gasoline in a...

I agree with most that carrying gasoline in a enclosed automobile is extremely dangerous. Most RV's on Ford Chassis carry 70-80 gallons of gas which is good for between 400 and 500 miles. It's all...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-11-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,697
Posted By Robmat
x3 on Litchsinn Motors they are pretty good to...

x3 on Litchsinn Motors they are pretty good to deal with and I had to occasion to stop by their location when I was in Forest City last summer and they treated me as if I bought the coach there.
...
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