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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-27-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,960
Posted By Tpflyer
The porch light is an LED strip on the bottom of...

The porch light is an LED strip on the bottom of the porch awning cover. At least that's where it is on my 2016 Tour 42QD. The light should come on anytime you unlock the door with you key fob. I'm...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-17-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,573
Posted By Tpflyer
If your batteries are not sealed AGM type and you...

If your batteries are not sealed AGM type and you leave it plugged in you just need to check your electrolyte level during storage. Your coach has a trickle charge feature on your inverter so it is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By Tpflyer
I think you have the correct plan. Periodically...

I think you have the correct plan. Periodically checking and replacing only the bad sealant. There is no sense in possibly creating a problem where non existed before.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-23-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,776
Posted By Tpflyer
Check this thread for more detailed information...

Check this thread for more detailed information on this swap.
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/2013-tour-tips-161008-48.html#post3482369
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2017, 04:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,973
Posted By Tpflyer
We just bought our 2016 Tour from CW Tallahassee....

We just bought our 2016 Tour from CW Tallahassee. We paid a little more for ours. Good folks there. My trade 2010 Tour is there with a deal pending.
Be sure to check everything and I would...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,973
Posted By Tpflyer
Pictures

Here are a few pictures of our new Tour 42QD. The inside ones were taken at night the day we got it. Need to take some better ones this spring.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,973
Posted By Tpflyer
Thanks everyone. We ended up buying a new 2016...

Thanks everyone. We ended up buying a new 2016 Tour 42QD.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-22-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,973
Posted By Tpflyer
We have replaced a couple of aquahot pumps as...

We have replaced a couple of aquahot pumps as well. The only build issues we had with our tour involved the front of the coach. Lots of stuff glued to the fiberglass. Most of it all came loose....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,973
Posted By Tpflyer
Looking to buy a 2016 Winnebago Itasca Ellipse

We are looking at the 2016 Ellipse as a replacement to our 2010 Tour42AD. Any reason why we shouldn't? What should we pay particular attention to?

We love our Tour and simply looking at something...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-19-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,609
Posted By Tpflyer
Ok I know a lot of people have responded already...

Ok I know a lot of people have responded already but here is what I can tell you based on my personal experience in my 2010 Tour42AD. If the temperature is going to be below freezing do not use the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-16-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,869
Posted By Tpflyer
Wow, lot's of great advise as usual. Here is what...

Wow, lot's of great advise as usual. Here is what we decided to do. We bought an air mattress with a built in pump. Since it was an inexpensive option, about $30 on Amazon.com, we are going to try...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,869
Posted By Tpflyer
Guest Sleeping Comfort

We have a 2010 Tour 42AD. We have only had someone sleep over a couple of times. Each time they said that the sleeping surfaces were not very comfortable. We are planning to have the in-laws join us...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-14-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,952
Posted By Tpflyer
I have a pre DEF 2010 Tour and the best I have...

I have a pre DEF 2010 Tour and the best I have seen is 8.8 mpg w/toad. Typically get around 7-7.5 mpg @ 65 towing my Grand Cherokee. Maybe I need to drive slower!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
Posted By Tpflyer
My shower doors are held open with a strap and a...

My shower doors are held open with a strap and a snap. It works pretty well. That may be a solution here, but these doors are heavy and I am afraid it might rip the snap out of the wall. As you can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-12-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,178
Posted By Tpflyer
Sliding bedroom doors

I have a 2010 Tour 42AD with the rear beedroom and I am trying to find a solution to my doors sliding (more like slamming) when I am driving. The pins inside the door do not adequately keep the door...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Tpflyer
I like the way you think. Retiring in October and...

I like the way you think. Retiring in October and that is exactly what is going to happen. Want to buy a snow shovel?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Tpflyer
Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware that the...

Thanks for the info. I wasn't aware that the motor is load sensitive and will shut itself off on contact. Building a garage for the MH because it gave me shivers too!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,216
Posted By Tpflyer
Interesting! Our 2010 Tour came with a screen. It...

Interesting! Our 2010 Tour came with a screen. It doesn't slide like the drivers window does. That would make it much nicer. Right now is is held in with spring loaded pins which are pretty poor. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-29-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,907
Posted By Tpflyer
Roof vent cover

Ok, I have a 2010 Tour 42AD. I wanted to install vent covers over the two roof vents so we didn't get any rain in the coach if we left them open. I ordered two MaxxAir II's from Camping World and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-10-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,599
Posted By Tpflyer
We have 2 feet of snow on the ground and the...

We have 2 feet of snow on the ground and the contractor said he would begin in March. I will take lots of pictures as the build goes progresses and when it is finished I will post them. We did spec a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-10-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,599
Posted By Tpflyer
I had designed a garage last year after a freak...

I had designed a garage last year after a freak snow storm in October that dumped a foot and a half of snow on us. I got a few quotes and nearly choked on the price. Due to covenants in my...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-09-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,599
Posted By Tpflyer
Garage

Ok I give up its time to build a garage!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-09-2013, 05:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,671
Posted By Tpflyer
Had the same exact problem a couple years ago on...

Had the same exact problem a couple years ago on my Tour. Scuffed up the bracket and cleaned both sides with Alcohol and glued them back on with JB Weld. Used gorilla tape to hold them in place while...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-28-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,730
Posted By Tpflyer
I found mine by opening the generator door and...

I found mine by opening the generator door and noticing it was rubbing on the coach. I figured I would adjust the stop out so it would stop rubbing. As soon as I touched the bracket it practically...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,730
Posted By Tpflyer
Well the poor bonding issues continue. Both...

Well the poor bonding issues continue. Both brackets that hold rubber door stops came loose on my Tour 42AD front Generator door (basically the front of the coach). It seems the glue stuck real well...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-09-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,629
Posted By Tpflyer
We love our 2010 Tour 42 AD as well. We have had...

We love our 2010 Tour 42 AD as well. We have had our share of minor problems and being pretty handy i have been able to fix most everything myself. We only have about 5000 miles on it so far but i am...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-19-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,643
Posted By Tpflyer
Wannabe, I have a 2010 Tour 42 I bought new and...

Wannabe, I have a 2010 Tour 42 I bought new and will share what I have learned. Look for rusting under the storage boxes and the wheel wells. I'm not sure what they use for paint but it's crap. Get...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-19-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tpflyer
Bill, I am glad you finally got it done. Since...

Bill, I am glad you finally got it done. Since you used the lug off the ignition switch I am wondering if you added an inline fuse to protect the brake controller/ignition circuit?
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-17-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tpflyer
Brake Wiring

Bill, I'm not sure who the rocket scientist is that decided to make this so difficult for you. Common sense would dictate that if you are going to put a trailer hitch on the back of a motorhome that...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-14-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tpflyer
Bill unfortunately, I don't know where that...

Bill unfortunately, I don't know where that connector might be located. A call to Winnebago should point you in the right direction. I would guess that any power source that is switched will work if...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-13-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By Tpflyer
Got this from another member when I was trying to...

Got this from another member when I was trying to hook up my brake controller on my 2010 Tour. Should be the same for yours.

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected]
Sent:...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-09-2012, 07:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,824
Posted By Tpflyer
My guess is that the washers were glued there to...

My guess is that the washers were glued there to hold something magnetically. Could be a flag, antenna, cover, only the installer will ever know for sure. Just another unsolved mystery!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,730
Posted By Tpflyer
My 2010 Tour had the lower radiator louvre come...

My 2010 Tour had the lower radiator louvre come un-bonded on one side from the fiberglass last month. I epoxied it back in place and added a 3/16 aluminum rivet to each side to make sure there was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2012, 06:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Alan, I cut the end off my Tweety's harness...

Alan, I cut the end off my Tweety's harness because the plug didn't match my brake controller That's the reason for the butt splice.
We also had a slight oil leak which Freightliner fixed when they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-01-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Alan, I think the harness you received from...

Alan, I think the harness you received from Freightliner has more than the four wires the brake controller needs to operate. I'll bet you also had a wire (maybe a different color) in the F pin slot...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-30-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Alan, I don't think that pin should be in D for...

Alan, I don't think that pin should be in D for your application. The instructions say F and that is where I put mine. My red wire did not come installed in the Freightliner plug. It was separate...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-26-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Glad I was able to pass on what I learned here on...

Glad I was able to pass on what I learned here on this forum to another member. That what makes this such a valuable tool.
Take the wife out to dinner with your new found wealth! :)
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-25-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,994
Posted By Tpflyer
Tired of the Blue DVD/Radio light at night

Finally decided to do something about that annoying Blue light coming from the factory installed DVD/Radio. We used to put a towel or piece of clothing over the radio to block the light. Well this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-25-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
Posted By Tpflyer
Had a similar problem with my 2010 Tour. Took it...

Had a similar problem with my 2010 Tour. Took it in to Freightliner for service and was informed that my lower radiator louvre was loose. The adhesive had let go on one side. When I got home I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-25-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,557
Posted By Tpflyer
Although I haven't measured it it looks like...

Although I haven't measured it it looks like there might be enough room on my Tour 42 AD to put the bed down with the slides in.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-25-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Unified Tow Brake Pigtail Harness for Rear Engine...

Unified Tow Brake Pigtail Harness for Rear Engine Freightliner RV Chassis
94-7525 / N46-5060 1 $29.80 $29.80

Here are the numbers off my Tweety's invoice. Just got it in the mail yesterday
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-24-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,557
Posted By Tpflyer
The way the system is wired with interlocks from...

The way the system is wired with interlocks from the factory you cannot lower the bed without opening the slide fully. That being said if you want to sleep stealthy without opening the slide it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-24-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
I bought my plug online from Tweety's for $29.00....

I bought my plug online from Tweety's for $29.00.

There are 4 screws on the front edge if the cover. Remove the screws and lift the front edge and then slide it forward. It's pretty easy. You...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-22-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Smile Brake Controller

Finally found the brake controller harness. Had to remove the top instrument cover to see the plug tucked up behind some wires. Invisible from below. Headed to the autoparts store to get pins for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-21-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,557
Posted By Tpflyer
Have a 2010 Tour 42AD. Only minor issues you...

Have a 2010 Tour 42AD. Only minor issues you would expect with a new coach. Some switches interior wired backwards, cracked tile, leaky tag axel seal, couple of loose trim mouldings. Nothing major. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-21-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,572
Posted By Tpflyer
Brake Controller 2010 Tour

I have a 22ft trailer that I would like to tow with my 2010 Tour 42AD. I bought a Prodigy brake controller and I want to wire it in. I looked through all my manuals and couldn't find much about...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-27-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,095
Posted By Tpflyer
We also have a 2010 Tour 42AD and our Aqua Hot...

We also have a 2010 Tour 42AD and our Aqua Hot system has worked flawlessly since it was new. We do service the burner every year, change the filter and nozzle just like you would in your house. I'm...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,830
Posted By Tpflyer
I have a 2010 Tour 42AD and I put the gutter...

I have a 2010 Tour 42AD and I put the gutter extenders on and they work just fine. There are different kinds available I think I bought mine at campers world and with a little persuasion they went on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,572
Posted By Tpflyer
It is timely that you ask this question as I just...

It is timely that you ask this question as I just recently was faced with the same question. I called my local Freightliner service center and spoke to them and they convinced me to do the 6,000 mile...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,293
Posted By Tpflyer
Based on my experience, I'm not too sure you can...

Based on my experience, I'm not too sure you can open it without breaking it. It is made in China out of some really brittle plastic. There are two small ears that hold the lens on and one of mine...
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