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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By RVJeeper
Just measure between the brackets and get a...

Just measure between the brackets and get a roller shade cut to fit at Home Depot or some similar store.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-17-2013, 06:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By RVJeeper
We've had Dish now for almost 2 years living...

We've had Dish now for almost 2 years living fulltime and traveling all over the USA. We don't use a Tailgater but I don't think it makes a difference when dealing with the people at Dish. The key...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-25-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
Posted By RVJeeper
I installed 2 yellow top Optima batteries as our...

I installed 2 yellow top Optima batteries as our house batteries about 4 years ago and so far they're doing great. No changes to the converter and the RV stays plugged in to shore power most of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,477
Posted By RVJeeper
You don't need to take the roofing material out...

You don't need to take the roofing material out of the channel. However (and this was most of the work - at least for me) you do need to remove all of the old caulk and make sure the surfaces where...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,477
Posted By RVJeeper
The bead of caulk doesn't go in the bottom of the...

The bead of caulk doesn't go in the bottom of the channel; it goes on the topside of the roof material where it abuts the inside edge of the channel. The purpose of the caulk bead is to lock the roof...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,477
Posted By RVJeeper
I used 3M 5200 on my roof edge seals too. I...

I used 3M 5200 on my roof edge seals too. I looked all over the container and 3M's data sheet and didn't see anything that said it wasn't UV resistant. Hope it holds up!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By RVJeeper
Hatman, I don't think you'll find the CCC for any...

Hatman, I don't think you'll find the CCC for any rig on a brochure because it all depends on what options that individual rig has installed. For instance if you have a washer/dryer installed as an...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By RVJeeper
You should have a paper weight sheet in one of...

You should have a paper weight sheet in one of the closets or somewhere in the rig that will tell you all of the weight information for that particular rig (unless someone removed it). You are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,477
Posted By RVJeeper
Seems to me I remember reading somewhere on this...

Seems to me I remember reading somewhere on this forum that Winnebago admitted to a customer that in certain years of motorhomes they actually cut the roof material a bit too short, giving it the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By RVJeeper
We've used a product called DampRid and I can...

We've used a product called DampRid and I can tell you that yes it really works! You'll be amazed at how much water that thing accumulates.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2011, 05:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,187
Posted By RVJeeper
Not an answer to your furnace question, but what...

Not an answer to your furnace question, but what we do to freeze protect our motorhome here in north Florida. We have one small electric heater inside the motorhome that comes on intermittently just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-10-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,199
Posted By RVJeeper
I just checked my roof caulk and honestly didn't...

I just checked my roof caulk and honestly didn't know about this roof-to-wall seam. Much to my dismay the caulk has completely failed in several spots and needs to be redone ASAP. I'm surprised...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2011, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Posted By RVJeeper
Thanks for the info Ron55! It sounds like a good...

Thanks for the info Ron55! It sounds like a good project - a little bit more challenging for us since our entire kitchen is in a slide. How about the convection microwave - any issues there?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Posted By RVJeeper
That sounds like an awesome idea! We sidelined...

That sounds like an awesome idea! We sidelined the idea of having a dishwasher because we didn't want to lose the drawer space but giving up the gas oven for a convection MW would be easy. How...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-18-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,433
Posted By RVJeeper
I'd find a dealer that uses the Sealtech...

I'd find a dealer that uses the Sealtech (https://www.rvleaks.com/) system to find leaks. It basically pressurizes the coach so that leaks can be found more easily. Their website has a dealer list...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,862
Posted By RVJeeper
I'd just put a level on the floor or kitchen...

I'd just put a level on the floor or kitchen countertop and then level the rig as you normally would. If you have levelers use them, if you normally drive up on leveling blocks of some type then do...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-10-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,176
Posted By RVJeeper
Very nice job! I replaced our TV about a year...

Very nice job! I replaced our TV about a year and a half ago with a 32" Samsung LCD and it works great. I fashioned a big velcro strap around the lower part of the TV that holds it tight to the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-17-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By RVJeeper
The Sunova models have a selector switch for to...

The Sunova models have a selector switch for to choose the power source for the rear AC (ours is behind a door panel beneath the fridge) but the front one should work regardless. I'm wondering if...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-24-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,325
Posted By RVJeeper
A funny story about a friend who locked himself...

A funny story about a friend who locked himself out of his running RV while he was setting up. Of course he did not have a spare set of keys to get back in so we got out tools to try to pry the door...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,213
Posted By RVJeeper
What Sandpiper said. Whatever fits your...

What Sandpiper said. Whatever fits your lifestyle and can be towed 4-down. We have a 34' Sunova and can flat tow all 3 of our vehicles: Honda Fit, Jeep Grand Cherokee or Jeep Wrangler. I'll tell...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-27-2011, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,250
Posted By RVJeeper
Thanks for the head's up on the manuals. I...

Thanks for the head's up on the manuals. I downloaded the 2006 version for our 2005 Sunova and there is a LOT more info there. I remember paying $15.00 to the dealer for the original 2005 OM and...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-15-2011, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,386
Posted By RVJeeper
Hikerdogs has it right. I remember now that...

Hikerdogs has it right. I remember now that there was a plug hidden under the dash by Ford and I purchased the jumper with the proper connectors from Tekonsha to connect to the Prodigy brake...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-15-2011, 06:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,386
Posted By RVJeeper
Same thing here... we're on a Workhorse chassis...

Same thing here... we're on a Workhorse chassis and had to run a new wire from the controller back to the trailer plug. Our previous MH was a class C on a Ford chassis though and there was a wire...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By RVJeeper
We have the same rig as Goldwingerx2 and that's...

We have the same rig as Goldwingerx2 and that's our procedure as well. Parking brake on, levelers down, slides out. I leave the chassis motor on all the while since the slides and levelers both...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By RVJeeper
We used a Sylvania heavy duty articulating mount...

We used a Sylvania heavy duty articulating mount #SYL-MA3210B that we bought from Amazon.com...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-11-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,640
Posted By RVJeeper
I'll put my vote in for Vizio. We installed a...

I'll put my vote in for Vizio. We installed a 32" 1080p set in the front of our MH about a year ago and it's just been awesome. Mounted it on an articulating arm so we can swing it out for storage...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-28-2010, 07:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,921
Posted By RVJeeper
Ours was dripping and I found that flipping the...

Ours was dripping and I found that flipping the lever up and down did stop the leak. Evidently there was crud in the valve. To be prepared, I got a replacement from AdventureRV.net just in case it...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-21-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,361
Posted By RVJeeper
Our only complaint about our RV is the small...

Our only complaint about our RV is the small fridge too. We looked into installing a larger unit but the height was a problem - can't go higher (ceiling) and can't go lower because the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-30-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,162
Posted By RVJeeper
I was a professional truck driver for 7 years and...

I was a professional truck driver for 7 years and one of the acronyms I found useful was GOAL: Get Out And Look. If you can't see where you're going or don't have a spotter... Get Out And Look. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-25-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,869
Posted By RVJeeper
I'll be interested in hearing about an adjustment...

I'll be interested in hearing about an adjustment too, JD. The hood on our Sunova sags in a similar fashion.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-20-2010, 03:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By RVJeeper
We have a Sunova 34A - a very similar layout to...

We have a Sunova 34A - a very similar layout to the 35A and absolutely love it. We took a 3-week trip earlier this year and had no problems fitting in everything we needed. The front opposing slides...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-29-2010, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,580
Posted By RVJeeper
Winnebago's Grand National Rally. Annual...

Winnebago's Grand National Rally. Annual gathering of folks with RVs made by Winnie. A rally I hope to attend one of these years!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,580
Posted By RVJeeper
Add me to the list of folks interested in one of...

Add me to the list of folks interested in one of those wiper hose parts. I haven't really looked since when at speed the washer sprays up in the air and onto the windshield anyway. Still it would...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2010, 04:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,711
Posted By RVJeeper
You should be able to buy an owner's manual from...

You should be able to buy an owner's manual from your Winnebago dealer. I got one for our '05 Sunova and I think it was around $15.00. Also check with Lichtsinn Winnebago...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,543
Posted By RVJeeper
What an awesome idea! I changed the oil in my...

What an awesome idea! I changed the oil in my Grand Cherokee last Saturday and got oil everywhere when I took the filter off. Wish I'd seen this info a couple of days earlier! Next time.... ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-09-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,463
Posted By RVJeeper
I'm glad you guys are tackling this project......

I'm glad you guys are tackling this project... it's on my to-do list for this spring. A question for you Sammie - I see the TV you have in mind is 1080p resolution. I've looked at TVs in the stores...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-29-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,208
Posted By RVJeeper
The generous CCC of the Sunova was one of the big...

The generous CCC of the Sunova was one of the big factors in our purchase decision. Unfortunately the manufacturers don't give that info on their websites... probably because weight can vary...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-27-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,208
Posted By RVJeeper
You probably can't go wrong with either. We've...

You probably can't go wrong with either. We've been really happy with our Sunova but Tiffin products would be on our very short list of alternatives. Take a look at the layout, exterior storage...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-23-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,828
Posted By RVJeeper
I've used Goop over the years for gluing all...

I've used Goop over the years for gluing all sorts of stuff! Sounds like a good choice. We don't have a problem with the hood hinge yet, just the metal grille piece below it that has come loose on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-23-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,828
Posted By RVJeeper
Terry, thanks for sharing the details of your...

Terry, thanks for sharing the details of your repair. We have a Sunova and I've seen the same failure of the adhesives on the front metal parts and was scratching my head as to how to repair. One...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-03-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,439
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I have a Sears digital multimeter that I think is petty accurate and have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2008, 03:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,116
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ichn2go:
Have the same problem as you Finhawk. My...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-19-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,712
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by horatio54:
oh well it looks like I will be searching...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-19-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,712
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Captain Bud:
I don't think this is correct. You are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-19-2008, 06:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,712
Posted By RVJeeper
The 5000 lb rating you're looking at is probably...

The 5000 lb rating you're looking at is probably the hitch rating. The motorhome itself is rated for a GCWR of 26,000 lb, which is the total of the weight of the MH plus whatever you tow. Weigh...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> I am going to install the no-ground plane side mount with he firestick...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By RVJeeper
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Minisprint:
RVJEEPER
After you got the inside panel...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-26-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,481
Posted By RVJeeper
I did the same project a couple of months ago and...

I did the same project a couple of months ago and it was a struggle! The fabric covered panels that line that upper cabinet are evidently built as part of a pre-built unit then installed as one...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,641
Posted By RVJeeper
Workhorse or Actia should really do a recall or...

Workhorse or Actia should really do a recall or something about these displays. We just had ours replaced last week (under warranty) and when I called the service center he was very familiar with...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2008, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,188
Posted By RVJeeper
Interesting to see the Journey available in a...

Interesting to see the Journey available in a shorter unit now. Wonder if Winnebago is anticipating a trend toward smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient motorhomes?

The 34Y is slick... love...
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