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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,219
Posted By GG1
Lp while driving

3 motor homes in 20 years , I always drove with the fridge on propane. Never a problem
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-16-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,397
Posted By GG1
Towing

Flat or all 4 wheels down is much easier than with a dolly. Check with vehicle manufacturer to see if the vehicle you are interested is flat towable and with automatic or standard trans. With the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-28-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By GG1
Winter in texas

Has anyone had any problems with the illegal alien border crossing areas?
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 11-03-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 886
Posted By GG1
N E fall trip

The best time for leafpeeping is around Columbus day weekend in Vermont, New Hampshire,and Maine. Try Lake Champage Campground in Randolph Center Vt. Or Riversbend Campground north of Middlebury....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-20-2020, 05:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,322
Posted By GG1
Battery drain

I had the same problem a few yrs ago. The heat sensor that connects from the dimesions inverter to the battery terminal became disconnected. And caused a malfunction somehow and killed my...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-22-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,130
Posted By GG1
Sagging ceiling

Unfortunately it's only a matter of time until the whole ceiling sags. Don't expect assistance from Winnebago on the fix they will tell you they have only heard of an occasional problem. They can fix...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-22-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By GG1
MutneyGuy, I also have the upper vent I figured...

MutneyGuy,
I also have the upper vent I figured before I start on it I would inquire. How much sheet metal covers it up and is that the connection where you finger is? Or does the part that goes...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-21-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By GG1
Norcold water line

I think I may have a leaking water line to the ice maker. Has anyone accessed the water line connection at the rear of the ice maker.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-14-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,989
Posted By GG1
Its unfortunate but you hear the same comments...

Its unfortunate but you hear the same comments over and over about Winnebago. You would think they'd stand behind their products even after the warranty runs out, I guess you can't expect that much...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-09-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,989
Posted By GG1
Who said call the ceo's office. Are you kidding...

Who said call the ceo's office. Are you kidding its Winnebago Industries not Tiffin.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,790
Posted By GG1
I sent you a private message please check it

I sent you a private message please check it
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-10-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By GG1
Fuse

I should have said why does the fuse blow at least once during the travel season. We spend 4 months in the south for the winter.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-10-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,561
Posted By GG1
Norcold 4 Door Fridge

Why do I have to replace the 5 amp fuse in the circuit board at least once a year????
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,843
Posted By GG1
Contact Winnebago customer service asap. Your...

Contact Winnebago customer service asap. Your coach is only a few years old, Winnebago should take care of this MAYBE!! THEY HAVE BACKED OUT OF REPAIRS IN THE PAST DUE TO KNOWN CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2016, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,176
Posted By GG1
They all mount differently. The convection style...

They all mount differently. The convection style is very heavy. look at the install diagram from Winnebago for the bracket layout you may need to call the toll free number and have them send the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By GG1
bgsc If the problem was an issue that Winnebago...

bgsc
If the problem was an issue that Winnebago knows was due to a construction problem on their end will they assist you with the repair expense?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-24-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,963
Posted By GG1
HWH

Call this guy, Paul Maddox he is a midwest troubleshooter for HWH 1 602 549 3638 he is very helpful and doesn't mind phone calls.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-19-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,103
Posted By GG1
led lights

Try M4 LED Products they have good customer support and reasonabley priced
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-10-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,859
Posted By GG1
Fuel lines

Freightliner advised me a few years ago that they would supply the parts needed to fix the problem for free but I would have to pay for the labor involved. The labor was still pricey I opted to deal...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-07-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By GG1
30 amp question

Without getting too technical on a Winnebago coach everythging should work on both 30 & 50 amp normally. But watch your power management monitor if you are on 30 amps if you go over 30 amps you may...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,522
Posted By GG1
HWH

Give this guy a call he is an on the road repair guy for hwh he is very helpful. Paul Maddox 1 602 549 3638 leave a message if there is no answer he will get back to you shortly.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-07-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By GG1
Day Night Blinds

If you have only one string break since 07 consider yourself lucky. Go to this web site Fixmyblinds.com All the info you need is there. Just take your time. There is one spring in the top channel...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-17-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,805
Posted By GG1
03-05 Journey

watch for rust inside storage compartments, flaking of the clear coat on the front cap and along the roof curve from front to rear, dark paint colors fade, and if it has the vinyl interior headliner...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By GG1
sdrtile,,,, thats correct there are pop rivets...

sdrtile,,,, thats correct there are pop rivets also in mine not screws
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2016, 05:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Posted By GG1
water leak

The mounting area of the door awning is a known problem area. There are a few screws that hold the mounting channel in place that need to be caulked. Also the mounting channel itself should be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-28-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,049
Posted By GG1
Front End Name Sticker

I had my front end painted in Forest City last August, I needed the "Ellipse" for the front end, CDI did not stock them due to the age of the coach 2007, Mobolity RV wanted nearly $400 for the one...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2016, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,682
Posted By GG1
It looks like you are still under warranty. Let...

It looks like you are still under warranty. Let Winnebago figure it out if you start fooling around with it on your own Winnebago will put the blame on you. Don't just e mail make a call to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,557
Posted By GG1
My 02 Journey had a problem with slide solenoids...

My 02 Journey had a problem with slide solenoids the bottom of the living room slide would come out a few inches, had to replace them once in 9 yrs. Also when it was closed the front of the living...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,170
Posted By GG1
I was in Forest City last year for paint work. We...

I was in Forest City last year for paint work. We stayed in a local campground there were several late model Winnebagos in the campground all were there for slide problems.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,215
Posted By GG1
Laguene Have you contacted Winnebago? They...

Laguene Have you contacted Winnebago? They know there was a design flaw in those years, it not like the coach was a cheap economy model, maybe they can do something for you.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,731
Posted By GG1
Fogged Headlights

Try a terrycloth towel and insect repellant
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2016, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,215
Posted By GG1
wall crack

What year coach do you have? I had a crack in the sidewall at the front of the bedroom slide driver side on an 02 39ft Journey. Winnebago paid for the repair twice at a local body shop. I was the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-16-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,355
Posted By GG1
CDI

I had CDI do work in Aug last year. They did the roof curve both sides front to rear, the front end and several other areas that was fading all in one day 7 guys worked on the coach i dropped it off...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,363
Posted By GG1
Once you get the bulb out replace it with a flat...

Once you get the bulb out replace it with a flat led the original bulb in that fixture is a fire hazard it burns much too hot to leave on for more that a few seconds. Better yet remove the fixture...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-18-2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,808
Posted By GG1
HWH

Give a call to Paul Maddox at 1 602 549 3638 or 928 277 5567 he is a on the road trouble shooter for HWH its much easier to contact him than to get through to HWH thats his own phone. He is very...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,494
Posted By GG1
CDI Price

Call Dave Nagel at CDI you may be surprised
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-10-2016, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,480
Posted By GG1
The top bracket doesn't do much. The long angled...

The top bracket doesn't do much. The long angled bolts that go in from the bottom and the lip that it hangs on are the main supports. I used a small floor jack to lift it off the wall bracket. The...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-07-2016, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,046
Posted By GG1
A few things to watch for on your 08 Ellipse, ...

A few things to watch for on your 08 Ellipse,
Clear coat flaking off on the front roof cap also along the roof curve from front to rear.
All surfaces facing up may loose their color and deteriorate...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-07-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,494
Posted By GG1
peeling clear coat

Don't expect Winnebago Industries to give you any assistance you will get a form letter stating you are out of warranty!!! But the company that does the painting for Winnebago which is down the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-10-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,298
Posted By GG1
If they would stand behind their coaches that...

If they would stand behind their coaches that have known factory defects that show up out of warranty.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-30-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,428
Posted By GG1
It's the wind sensor that usually does not work

It's the wind sensor that usually does not work
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-30-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,000
Posted By GG1
Direct has been working fine since 02. When I...

Direct has been working fine since 02. When I travel I remove it from my home and take it along works fine Canada to Florida and west to Iowa. I do not have the hd option. I get NY & NJ news if I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,736
Posted By GG1
Give this guy a call Paul Maddox he is a on the...

Give this guy a call Paul Maddox he is a on the road advisor for hwh I think he lives in AZ 16025493638. He has been very helpful
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-15-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,412
Posted By GG1
Check for rust on the inner storage compartments...

Check for rust on the inner storage compartments and inside where the metal floors are, check for clear coat flaking on the front cap and along the roof curve from front to back, and on all painted...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By GG1
Found one of the push button 12 v fuses tripped....

Found one of the push button 12 v fuses tripped. Looks like the plug on the dash may be bad. I will do testing upon arrival in Fl. The plug at the driversside works fine afer reset. Thanks for all...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-25-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By GG1
12 volt receptacle

I have no 12volt power to 2 of my 12 volt plugs. One is in the center of the dashboard another is next to the drivers seat. So far everything else seems to be working.
Any suggestions
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2015, 06:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,667
Posted By GG1
34 is actually 35ft 40 is actually 39 ft maybe...

34 is actually 35ft 40 is actually 39 ft maybe forest city is in another country, go figure
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-28-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,356
Posted By GG1
ru499 can you send me a private message I have...

ru499
can you send me a private message I have a question, I am in Whiting
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-21-2015, 07:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,564
Posted By GG1
Go to an independent tire company for the...

Go to an independent tire company for the extensions,.get several prices, the dealer prices are way out of line. Buy an aftermarket device for the tank and have a prviate rv guy do the job if all...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,351
Posted By GG1
Short and simple,,, wash it frequently

Short and simple,,, wash it frequently
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