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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-05-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,339
Posted By Beabop
When we had our Journey, we got tired of the...

When we had our Journey, we got tired of the sensor problem and wired it direct. We always retracted it if going anywhere so didnt care sbout the wind,
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,343
Posted By Beabop
We changed ours out on the Journey, heavy. Be...

We changed ours out on the Journey, heavy. Be glad you have a Winnie, husband started to change one out for a friend with another brand. Removed 1 screw and TV over drivers seat fell out. Out on the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-28-2021, 07:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,370
Posted By Beabop
If you have any on hand, tension curtain rods...

If you have any on hand, tension curtain rods work and not as expensive as RV, I have always used them in the cupboards also
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 02-10-2021, 07:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,428
Posted By Beabop
You need to weigh your rig, get the wt on your...

You need to weigh your rig, get the wt on your front and rear and go to the tire mfg chart. On our little C the front is 55 the back is 60.

Weight fully loaded for a trip including occupants...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,738
Posted By Beabop
Hubby hard wired one, then left it go with the...

Hubby hard wired one, then left it go with the coach so we bought another and used it the last 15 years no problem, only chained if we were uncomfortable with the surroundings.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,499
Posted By Beabop
If you have a bigger rig, Coach Net, they always...

If you have a bigger rig, Coach Net, they always send the correct truck and trained professional. Our Journey was towed further away to the safest repair facility, Not the nearest.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,380
Posted By Beabop
If you haven't bought yet and are going full...

If you haven't bought yet and are going full time, if it doesn't have a PM system, reconsider or you will be doing the cut air off for microwave dance.
We had a 30 amp rig with power management and...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-30-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,057
Posted By Beabop
The valve was bad on ours, it was replaced in a...

The valve was bad on ours, it was replaced in a few minutes by a propane dealer, we were told due to special training RV dealers {2} don't work on them. At least in our area.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-24-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,102
Posted By Beabop
If you have extra time the Cody Museum is worth...

If you have extra time the Cody Museum is worth seeing
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 08-05-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,110
Posted By Beabop
Colaw RV salvage MO

Colaw RV salvage MO
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,542
Posted By Beabop
I feel for you, over the years we made 3 trips to...

I feel for you, over the years we made 3 trips to the factory. Two were great and one was the pits. We had a new MH with a huge leak coming in the front driver window.our dealer used the machine and...
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 06-01-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,094
Posted By Beabop
Colaws RV Salvage MO They will sell you just 1....

Colaws RV Salvage MO They will sell you just 1. Been there done that
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-17-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,446
Posted By Beabop
Someone ought to post this on the Owners forum if...

Someone ought to post this on the Owners forum if that is true and the rear camera is disabled. Not having it on is a safety issue. We had an issue with our van several years ago and saw it with the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,573
Posted By Beabop
Yup listen to tireman and weigh your rig. None of...

Yup listen to tireman and weigh your rig. None of our rigs ever took the tire pressure on the door.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-04-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,610
Posted By Beabop
Propane tec changed ours it was a quick...

Propane tec changed ours it was a quick inexpensive job. We found out our valve wasn't working when we could turn on the stove while the tank was turned off.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-13-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,226
Posted By Beabop
Definitely get the local govt involved if their...

Definitely get the local govt involved if their insurance won't pay for it. This is the dry season long time since we have had rain let alone an electrical storm . unless it was a pop up, we are 3...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-29-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,280
Posted By Beabop
We had the same problem with our Journey, they...

We had the same problem with our Journey, they told us at Gafney that it was common.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-25-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,288
Posted By Beabop
Call Colaw RV salvage in Missouri, they may have...

Call Colaw RV salvage in Missouri, they may have one. Google they even have parts lists.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-01-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,699
Posted By Beabop
Our 2000 Adventurer had 3 belts on the sofa as...

Our 2000 Adventurer had 3 belts on the sofa as did our 2004 Journey, our 2012 class c has 3 on the dinette and 1 on chair for a total of 6
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,966
Posted By Beabop
Our last 4 rigs had Atwood heaters and draining...

Our last 4 rigs had Atwood heaters and draining them frequently those plastic plugs don't hold up. We replace them with brass ones from the hardware store. I had checked years ago with Atwood and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,694
Posted By Beabop
If a former owner hardwired a portable in as we...

If a former owner hardwired a portable in as we did in 1 of our coaches it will be in the bay where your cord comes out, probably you don't have 1 and is necessary, saved our bacon many times. we...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-13-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,449
Posted By Beabop
We had a 2005 Journey, Freightliner that did not...

We had a 2005 Journey, Freightliner that did not have audible turn signals, I bought a unit online and my husband installed them.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-13-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By Beabop
Have you weighed the rig and set your tire...

Have you weighed the rig and set your tire pressure to the recommended pressure on the tire mfg website. Pressure on door of rig is max load and makes for a poor ride.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-11-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,990
Posted By Beabop
Coach Net knows motor homes, had them for years...

Coach Net knows motor homes, had them for years with our big coaches, used them once in St Louis, they towed us extra miles to the safer west side of the city.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-12-2016, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,704
Posted By Beabop
Would be helpful if you posted your year on your...

Would be helpful if you posted your year on your signature. Our 2004 never leaked.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 11-12-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,085
Posted By Beabop
We had a red TT back in the 80's it faded but...

We had a red TT back in the 80's it faded but maybe the newer paints and clear coats fixed that. We had a red Cavalier tow car for 10 years, no problem with the paint.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-06-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,220
Posted By Beabop
We had a Battery Tender on our 04 36G, he had it...

We had a Battery Tender on our 04 36G, he had it plugged in beside the bed and ran the wires through to the batteries.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,220
Posted By Beabop
We plugged our Battery saver in back beside the...

We plugged our Battery saver in back beside the bed and ran the wire up to the batteries when we had our 36G
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,437
Posted By Beabop
Colaw RV parts and salvage if you can't get it...

Colaw RV parts and salvage if you can't get it at the other recommended sites.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,759
Posted By Beabop
Winnebago should have stayed with HWH, 2 coaches...

Winnebago should have stayed with HWH, 2 coaches with HWH, 150,000 miles no problems except needed a roller replaced and the slide realleigned afterwards.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-30-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,567
Posted By Beabop
Winnebago will resolve your issues, when we had a...

Winnebago will resolve your issues, when we had a slide problem they found an independent dealer that fixed the issue. They repainted the front and side of our last coach when it was 3 years old. (a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,464
Posted By Beabop
To clarify as it was posted on another site, I...

To clarify as it was posted on another site, I did find a company in a nearby city whose certified tec will look at the MH in the spring.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,464
Posted By Beabop
Thx GRT I saved the site and printed out the pic...

Thx GRT I saved the site and printed out the pic to show to the propane tec in the spring. If he will do it I'm sure much cheaper than my 250 deductible for a tank.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2015, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,464
Posted By Beabop
Beats me, I talked to 2 different dealers and my...

Beats me, I talked to 2 different dealers and my propane dealer all said the same thing. We thought the same as you, just change the valve.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,361
Posted By Beabop
We always have used NU Finish on our rigs. The...

We always have used NU Finish on our rigs. The Winnie adventurer that we owned from 2000 to 2005 was not painted and never turned yellow. We are using it on the little rig I just bought. It is not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,464
Posted By Beabop
18 gal Manchester propane tank

We bought a 2012 Class C and have found that the valve does not shut the propane off and the entire tank has to be replaced. We have owned 5 other units and never had this problem before. Actually...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 10-08-2015, 07:59 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,600
Posted By Beabop
Well we have had 3 units in 15 years, big, bigger...

Well we have had 3 units in 15 years, big, bigger and not a little one.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,540
Posted By Beabop
We are on our 3rd Winnebago in 15 years, 32' gas...

We are on our 3rd Winnebago in 15 years, 32' gas Adventurer, 36 diesel Journey, and now a little class C. We would have not have stayed with Winnebago if we had had poor service. When I was shopping...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-25-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By Beabop
Encore Lake Magic is near Disney world, that said...

Encore Lake Magic is near Disney world, that said reconsider the Fort, food in Disney is expensive, parking is expensive. You can eat in your rig and use the Disney transportation, you also get early...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-09-2015, 08:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,486
Posted By Beabop
We had a 2004 Journey, in Vegas when it was 106,...

We had a 2004 Journey, in Vegas when it was 106, it kept it to 78. with slides in. We cleaned the coils every year. I always put the slides in when it got well over a 100. We had a 2000 Adventurer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-09-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,678
Posted By Beabop
In the 14 years (2 units) we had basement air, we...

In the 14 years (2 units) we had basement air, we never pulled the unit . Just sprayed some simple green and hosed it out. Also cleaned the rad that way. we never had any problems with either in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-07-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,879
Posted By Beabop
Glad you found the problem, after our Demented...

Glad you found the problem, after our Demented inverter went south, we got a new one that was problem free for 8 years till we sold the coach.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-19-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,068
Posted By Beabop
I have found campgroundreviews.com to be fairly up to...

I have found campgroundreviews.com to be fairly up to date. I am a senior advisor on Tripadvisor AND if there is a negative reason that you do not stay the night, they won't let you post. The best thing...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,530
Posted By Beabop
We had a safe T plus on our Adventurer but did...

We had a safe T plus on our Adventurer but did not need one on the our 04 Journey, it tracked straight and true with one hand driving, We never had side to side rocking with pot holes, sounds like...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-12-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,019
Posted By Beabop
We have had good luck here. colawrvsalvage.com

We have had good luck here. colawrvsalvage.com
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-08-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,136
Posted By Beabop
We bolted the front and rear doors on our 2004...

We bolted the front and rear doors on our 2004 Journey so they haven't resolved the problem. We had a 2015 Minnie Winnie on the short list but am wondering what ongoing problems may be with them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,417
Posted By Beabop
Wagon you may recall that CDI repainted the caps...

Wagon you may recall that CDI repainted the caps and shoulders of our o4 Journey back in o6. We sold it in March and the rear cap was starting to peel but the others were still good.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,801
Posted By Beabop
If it is true that Winnebago will now send parts...

If it is true that Winnebago will now send parts to the customer, that is great. Some years ago we lost the windshield wiper motor in the boonies out west, nearest city somewhere in OK. We had to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-30-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,914
Posted By Beabop
We had a 2000 32V and the furnace would run you...

We had a 2000 32V and the furnace would run you out in the bedroom, we kept that vent closed. I suspect you have another problem as it should throw good heat, less in the most forward vent but...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-27-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,724
Posted By Beabop
Electric does the job by itself, we seldom use...

Electric does the job by itself, we seldom use propane.
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