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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 05:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,885
Posted By Statgeek
That dealership is in TX. There's really no...

That dealership is in TX. There's really no non-camping season in TX. There's no "down time." I lived there for 8 years and camped year-round.

My interpretation of Mr. Hoover's sign:

I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-16-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,885
Posted By Statgeek
Unfortunately this is typical. It's an untold...

Unfortunately this is typical. It's an untold truth in the industry. After you buy, good luck. Even if you bought from them, service is often so bad that people make annual trips back to the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-20-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,551
Posted By Statgeek
Hello Tom. Since this was your first time having...

Hello Tom. Since this was your first time having the water system winterized, it's good having the "big picture" on what they likely did (or should have done) at CW.

WATER FILTERS:
First--they...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-16-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By Statgeek
Mudfrog is correct. Heat pumps are worthless...

Mudfrog is correct. Heat pumps are worthless when temps are that low. Mine doesn't do much if temps are below about 45 or so. Also, most RV heat pump installations that I've seen only drop air...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-13-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,123
Posted By Statgeek
Well, your guess is as good as mine! I've read...

Well, your guess is as good as mine! I've read that it could be due to the temperature extremes that RV interiors sometimes experience when going from storage to use, and that these senors don't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-12-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,123
Posted By Statgeek
Fairly common for these to die before their...

Fairly common for these to die before their supposed 5y life expectancies.

I replaced both of my detectors already in my 2013 Class A. I also supplement with a non RV battery Powered CO detector,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,316
Posted By Statgeek
A very popular cleaner and protector. It is used...

A very popular cleaner and protector. It is used by a lot of boaters and RVers and is readily available on Amazon and many stores.

303 (30202) Multi-Surface Cleaner Trigger Sprayer, 32 Fl. oz....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,316
Posted By Statgeek
I don't wax my fiberglass roof, but I do use 303...

I don't wax my fiberglass roof, but I do use 303 on it to help protect it against the elements. I walk on my roof only when necessary, so the idea of making that super slippery doesn't appeal to me....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-13-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,828
Posted By Statgeek
There is certainly no shortage of posts on this...

There is certainly no shortage of posts on this topic, or opinions.

I used to use the Blue OX Patriot brake box also, but then upgraded to the M&G system. It is far superior, and I would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,604
Posted By Statgeek
We also live in Texas, but we are south of...

We also live in Texas, but we are south of Houston, so we don't have to worry about winter freezing. Where you are though, it is a risk. There are videos on YouTube about how to "winter camp" in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,188
Posted By Statgeek
Mel is absolutely correct about the batteries... ...

Mel is absolutely correct about the batteries... Mel--I believe this is most likely if his batteries are going though a very deep charge, possibly due to one or more bad cells, right? IF so, he...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,188
Posted By Statgeek
First--I would verify that you are talking about...

First--I would verify that you are talking about an LP alarm, and not a combination LP/CO alarm.. If the alarm you are hearing is coming from a combination detector, you may be dealing with CO or...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,429
Posted By Statgeek
Ron and Lin--Congrats on your first RV! You're...

Ron and Lin--Congrats on your first RV! You're in for a lotta fun... and a lotta learning in the process.

You didn't mention whether or not you bought this from a dealer or an individual. If you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,863
Posted By Statgeek
Andi--I've experienced that too. In my case I...

Andi--I've experienced that too. In my case I attribute it to the coach settling if I'm on a packed-grave site. Could that be the case? It could also be a leak in your system too, but since...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-21-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,162
Posted By Statgeek
Fire up--wow. Impressive as heck! OP in...

Fire up--wow. Impressive as heck!
OP in addition to others' suggestions, I also use tie straps. I have basement slides installed in my two biggest basement compartments and I have drilled holes in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,850
Posted By Statgeek
Not unless you sometimes open the window and...

Not unless you sometimes open the window and still want shade??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-21-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,850
Posted By Statgeek
My front shade rattles a little, so I drop it...

My front shade rattles a little, so I drop it down 1/4" and that solves it. I don't consider that a manufacturing error/flaw.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,697
Posted By Statgeek
CHBROWN--thanks for that! I found my blades,...

CHBROWN--thanks for that! I found my blades, added in a couple for my Toad too (Wrangler), and got out the door for under $16.00 for all 4 blades. Sweet.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,697
Posted By Statgeek
Anybody know what my 2013 Fleetwood Discovery 40G...

Anybody know what my 2013 Fleetwood Discovery 40G would take? It's in storage, I'm in the office all the time, and I have never had to replace them. At this price, a couple of spares is on my to do...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-16-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,590
Posted By Statgeek
In our first RV, I had to plug the shore power...

In our first RV, I had to plug the shore power cord into an outlet connected to the generator in order for the generator to supply power... thus the power came into the RV via that shore cable, no...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2013, 07:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By Statgeek
I have Colemen A/C (with heat pump), but my...

I have Colemen A/C (with heat pump), but my thermostat does NOT have the auto switch over. I have to manually set the thermostat to kick on either LP or heat pump (HP). So.. I would think that the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-13-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,741
Posted By Statgeek
While I am not familiar with that particular...

While I am not familiar with that particular coach.. my advice would be to REALLY think ahead more than you possibly are already. If this is going to be your "weekend" or "occasional week-long"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-21-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,369
Posted By Statgeek
I too have been completely frustrated with Dish...

I too have been completely frustrated with Dish tech service. They have a list to go through REGARDLESS of your problem.. beginning with "unplug it for 10s." No matter what, they insist on this......
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-30-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,967
Posted By Statgeek
PLEASE SEE MY POST from today RE the "two-room"...

PLEASE SEE MY POST from today RE the "two-room" Winegard systems. You should know what they mean by "two-room." It does not meet my definition.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2013, 08:47 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,285
Posted By Statgeek
+2 on this one. We are a nation of too much...

+2 on this one.

We are a nation of too much suing.. Perhaps one reason for the recommendation that these get replaced every 2 years is because someone sued the filter manufacturer because a filter...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-19-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,723
Posted By Statgeek
Whew.. I just weighed my new coach yesterday, and...

Whew.. I just weighed my new coach yesterday, and thankfully I came up a few thousand under weight. My rear axle was about 1k under and my front axel was about 2k under.. I normally travel with full...
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