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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-21-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By SocioSam
We've had a similar problem with our View. Then...

We've had a similar problem with our View. Then the last time we drained it, the entire attachment fell off creating quite a mess. I've reattached it but not been out since so not sure if this also...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 01-10-2022, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 827
Posted By SocioSam
We have a View and found ours in the closet.

We have a View and found ours in the closet.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,353
Posted By SocioSam
We had similar problem after we took it in for a...

We had similar problem after we took it in for a recall issue. Turned out we needed to bleed air out. Rather than keep clicking the igniter, we turned on gas and held an ignitor to the burner for a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-30-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,509
Posted By SocioSam
Our local tire guy told us about FMCA. We joined...

Our local tire guy told us about FMCA. We joined for $50 and used them to purchase Michelin tires for hundreds of dollars in saving. Never use FMCA but happy with the Michelins. https://www.fmca.com/
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By SocioSam
We've had the same problem several times. One...

We've had the same problem several times. One time it wasn't getting propane after the changing a recall problem. The repair people did not bled the system. We finally got it going after we bled the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-30-2019, 05:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,133
Posted By SocioSam
Happened to us but cure was more serious than a...

Happened to us but cure was more serious than a reset. A motor failed. Dealer said Winnebago has this problem (maybe others too) because they were using too small motors. We were lucky as it happened...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-10-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,489
Posted By SocioSam
Thanks to everyone for replying and your...

Thanks to everyone for replying and your comments. We have it working properly and recognize the important of boards like this that let strangers help strangers. What a wonderful world we live in.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-10-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,489
Posted By SocioSam
I'm feeling two things. 1. Stupid and 2. Thankful...

I'm feeling two things. 1. Stupid and 2. Thankful for strangers giving me good advice. Yes, I did not have the plug plugged in. Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-09-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,489
Posted By SocioSam
Why do I have a generator?

We have a 2014 Winnebago View Profile G with a Cummins Oran RV QG 3600 LP generator. Once a month we run it for 30 minutes because we are told to do that to remove moisture. But in the nearly 5 years...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-30-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By SocioSam
If you are no a Mercedes sprinter chassis, there...

If you are no a Mercedes sprinter chassis, there is an extended warranty for many wheel sensors. Be sure to look it up. As I recall the Louisville dealer charged about $200 for diagnostics then $400...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-19-2019, 05:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,576
Posted By SocioSam
We have the same model. At 47,000 we had all...

We have the same model. At 47,000 we had all those DEF warnings. Ended up costing us over $6,000 because the DEF heater burned up, destroyed the sensors and something else. Only dealers can handle...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-14-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,708
Posted By SocioSam
We've had serious problems with our Winnebago...

We've had serious problems with our Winnebago refrigerator. A burned out mother board cost us $1,000. New board worked fine for two years but now the automatic switching isn't working. Good news is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-31-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,776
Posted By SocioSam
Our 2014 View steps suddenly dropped out. We were...

Our 2014 View steps suddenly dropped out. We were driving down the Interstate with them hanging out. When out they were not stable. Ended up tying them up. While our Mercedes manual includes the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-28-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,024
Posted By SocioSam
Jack is junk

We have basically the same model - View G 2014. The Jack antenna wasn't working. We had it replace with ??? sorry but don't remember the brand. Works much better BUT we had a local "expert" put it in...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-15-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By SocioSam
Which fuse?

Which fuse # - I cannot find a code book for the fuses.

We are getting the DEF check light one and engine light. Happened after we put in DEF. It was Walmart DEF. We had purchased Blue DEF there...
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 07-04-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,527
Posted By SocioSam
Happy you got it fixed. We had a similar issue...

Happy you got it fixed. We had a similar issue when our driver side slide quit working. Lucky for us this happened about a week before warranty ended and we were unexpectedly on the road to help a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-27-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,716
Posted By SocioSam
The refrigerator in our 2014 Profile G was our...

The refrigerator in our 2014 Profile G was our most costly problem. Just after warranty, the refrigerator motherboard burned up. With the new costly motherboard the refrigerator has been working...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,755
Posted By SocioSam
We had a similar problem with our View (2014)....

We had a similar problem with our View (2014). Turned out that a motor had burned out. Luckily we got it fixed a week before warranty expired. Dealer said Winnebago was having a problem using too...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-25-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,423
Posted By SocioSam
The side slide on our 2014 View Profile stopped...

The side slide on our 2014 View Profile stopped working. We were told one of the motors wasn't working. They told us it was a problem with similar RVs as the motors were too small. But they never...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-07-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Airbag problems

We have a 2014 View G. We love it. However, we have waited years to get the dangerous airbags replaced. We finally got the driver side replace and within a week got a notice the passenger side bag...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-09-2018, 06:32 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
I think the Navion G is a good choice. We the the...

I think the Navion G is a good choice. We the the 2014 View G version. One thing that surprised us is the amount of storage - more than we expected. As for being too small and leading to divorce, we...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-16-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,701
Posted By SocioSam
We had one of our motors for living room total...

We had one of our motors for living room total burn out. Got it fixed under warranty (less than a month before it ended). Dealer told us it was a major problem as they put too small motors in many of...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-25-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We were told NOT to check battery water levels...

We were told NOT to check battery water levels (View 24 G) as they are sealed.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-05-2018, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,845
Posted By SocioSam
Two different years for same RV

We thought we were buying a 2014 model. But it turned out the 2014 was the Winnebago part. The chassis is 2013. Seems those chassis are bought ahead and site outside in the northern Iowa weather...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-23-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,845
Posted By SocioSam
Update on sensor warning light warrantees

After corporate Mercedes told us the warning lights were not under warrantee, our new dealer in Daytona Beach, Fl. printed the warrantee out for us.

We then went back to the dealer in Louisville...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-05-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,845
Posted By SocioSam
Exclamation Mercedes problems

Is anyone else having problems with their Winnebago built on the Mercedes diesel and sprinter chassis? We are starting to wish we had gone with Ford or Dodge.

In under 50,000 miles, we’ve had two...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-29-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,060
Posted By SocioSam
Thumbs up Thanks! Great feedback

Thanks everyone,

You've given me great feedback and much to think about. Looking forward to doing more boondocking.

Sam:dance:
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-26-2017, 04:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,060
Posted By SocioSam
Thumbs up Thanks!

I really appreciate the great comments and advice.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-22-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,060
Posted By SocioSam
Question Anyone using solar panels?

We have a 2014 View Profile G. Thinking we should get solar panel(s) to recharge battery so we can boondock longer periods of time.

Also, thinking of tossing out the generator. The only times we...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-02-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
7-way plug is dead? Our dolly brakes just stopped...

7-way plug is dead? Our dolly brakes just stopped working after only 2,700 miles. I was assuming it was the dolly brakes but looks like I need to consider the View as the problem. Any way I can...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-19-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Thanks. We didn't get a model with beds above the...

Thanks. We didn't get a model with beds above the cab. We say some like that but we didn't want to climb up there and second we didn't want room for "guests" to crash with us.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-18-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Overhead?

We have a 2014 G. What do you mean "with overhead"? We have the back slide out but no room to sleep over the cab. It is storage space only.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-17-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We had a similar good experience with the hose....

We had a similar good experience with the hose. That is we bought from Lichtsinn and went to Sanford, FL for hose. No problems getting serviced, but they did not bleed the lines so stove and refrig...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-29-2016, 05:26 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
View 24G - 2014

View 24G - 2014
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-27-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Our TV never worked well but we were often in...

Our TV never worked well but we were often in State parks. Then it just quit. It was the antenna - seems it was a cheap on. A local TV guy put in a better one that works much better.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-27-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Thanks. Tried your recommendations and stove now...

Thanks. Tried your recommendations and stove now works.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
The refrigerator (gas) was not working. So, we...

The refrigerator (gas) was not working. So, we decided to try generator. It worked fine. Then the refrigerator was suddenly working fine. But the stove still does not work.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-23-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Gas stove does not work

We have a Winnebago View Profile G. Suddenly the gas stove is not working. The small burner will light but only stays on very low while on start setting when you move to either low or high heat it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-09-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We would never and have never dumped grey water...

We would never and have never dumped grey water anywhere but out back in our yard and only the one time the pump was not working.

Ours is a 24 Profile G
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Thanks!

Cyclops, Thanks for the idea and photo. I'll check into the silcock.

Seahenry, I'll put some fresh water in the tank and check out my memory banks. :whistling:
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-03-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Grey tank pump problem

Our pump quit pushing out the grey water. We hear the pump work but nothing comes out. When we got home, we emptied it manually in our backyard.

Has anyone had this problem? Is there a solution...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-26-2016, 06:50 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We actually ordered the skylight rather than the...

We actually ordered the skylight rather than the fan. Big mistake! Skylight has popped open twice while driving - must stop to close. We never use it - it just lets in too much sun. Usually, we have...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-02-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Unhappy :sad:What is so disappointing from a great...

:sad:What is so disappointing from a great company like Winnebago is that you pay $100K for their product and they cheap out by not installing good electrical protection and for a mere $10 they could...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-28-2016, 06:04 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We also got a discount - 22.5% off MRPL (or...

We also got a discount - 22.5% off MRPL (or something like that). We actually listed all the specifics we wanted and sent it to dealers asking for a price letting them know others were bidding too....
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-25-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Good point. I neglected to note that we do use an...

Good point. I neglected to note that we do use an electrical management device. And it has saved us several times from connecting to faulty wiring.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-25-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Plastic

We use those interlocking plastic blocks sold at Amazon and Walmart. We have two "boxes" of them. After reading reviews, I went with the yellow ones but orange are probably OK too. But keep in mind...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-23-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Denny answered most of your questions but I...

Denny answered most of your questions but I differ on one issue. We plug ours (View Profile G) into 110 and have no problem using the microwave. Just did it this past weekend while in Louisville...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-18-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Don't tow, yet

We don't tow behind out Winnebago View G but keep considering it. So far (2 years) we've done OK without. Last winter we were gone for 4 months. We usually park in State parks and we try to stay at...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-14-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
We are getting 16 to 17 mpg but we have the...

We are getting 16 to 17 mpg but we have the Mercedes diesel.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-13-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 169,450
Posted By SocioSam
Thumbs up We went with the G

Our first and only RV was the Winnebago G. I didn't want anything larger and would have gone with a Roadtrex or similar Class B. Wife wanted something larger - queen bed, full refrigerator, shower...
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