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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,370
Posted By Outbumn
I just changed all my bulbs to LEDs from...

I just changed all my bulbs to LEDs from Cabinbright.com. He had a good seminar at Grand National Rally and has a lifetime guaranty on them. We will se how they do.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,215
Posted By Outbumn
Rick, Could you tell us more about the make...

Rick,
Could you tell us more about the make and model of the LED's you got. We got some from CampingWorld and did not like the amount of light they gave out compared to the original bulbs.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-06-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,353
Posted By Outbumn
what make and model LED lights did you use? I...

what make and model LED lights did you use? I got some from Campingworld and they are not as bright as the lights I took out.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-04-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By Outbumn
I would rather have creature comforts than...

I would rather have creature comforts than "Bling", sunroofs, bigger windows, and less interior storage just because "other manufactures are doing it".
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-29-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By Outbumn
I do put a small heater in the main basement...

I do put a small heater in the main basement compartment, so the floor above that compartment is not cold, but the rest of the floor is not.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-29-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By Outbumn
Winter Camping

If Winnebago wants to improve their motorhomes, I would suggest some kind of under floor heating for us who camp most of the year. These tile floors (and carpet in the bedroom) get pretty cold.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-04-2014, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,411
Posted By Outbumn
we leave ours plugged in even after I winterize...

we leave ours plugged in even after I winterize it. Speaking from experience, make sure your inverter is turned off, I forgot a few years ago and had to replace all 6 batteries.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,407
Posted By Outbumn
We still have silver foil blowing out of the A/C...

We still have silver foil blowing out of the A/C ducts, but no issues because of it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By Outbumn
Thanks all, We also use command strips to hang...

Thanks all,
We also use command strips to hang our 4x8 and 5x7 pictures, now we have an idea how to replace the big picture in the hall.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,315
Posted By Outbumn
Art Work

Has anyone tried to remove the framed pictures that came with your unit and replaced them with personal art? If so, how did you do it.

Thanks
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-15-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,681
Posted By Outbumn
We are going though a similar problem right now. ...

We are going though a similar problem right now. When I turn the ignition switch to run, I wait till the glow plug light goes out, then go to start. I here clicking but the engine will not start. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-26-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By Outbumn
Todays update. I had a mobile tech come out. He...

Todays update. I had a mobile tech come out. He checked the normal stuff, battery charge, terminal tightness, and trying to start with battery boost. He then moved onto checking voltages at the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By Outbumn
Tried the battery booster switch and no...

Tried the battery booster switch and no difference.

Thanks,
Ron
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-25-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,416
Posted By Outbumn
Will not start

Went out to pack the motor home for our weekend getaway, and the engine will not start. One Center shows the chassis battery at 12.8. Checked the batteries with a volt meter and they read 13.0.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2014, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,282
Posted By Outbumn
Our last motor home was a 2006 38J. We loved the...

Our last motor home was a 2006 38J. We loved the floorplan. After a few years, I came to your same concern. I believe the powerplant is just marginal for the motorhomes size and weight. It ran...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-28-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,230
Posted By Outbumn
I used Gorilla Glue and our fender has held for 2...

I used Gorilla Glue and our fender has held for 2 years. The attached photo was the before picture.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-22-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,485
Posted By Outbumn
We have 6 Lifeline GPL-31XT Deep Cycle AGM...

We have 6 Lifeline GPL-31XT Deep Cycle AGM Battery - 125Amp Hr!
in our Journey. Should be the same in a Tour.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-29-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,973
Posted By Outbumn
GOOD TIMING ON THIS POST. Just spent a weekend...

GOOD TIMING ON THIS POST. Just spent a weekend at a local campground that we have found has only 3 sites where a roof top antenna will get signal. Planning on getting a portable Slimline 3 since...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-08-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,293
Posted By Outbumn
Thanks all, Removed the door and drawers. ...

Thanks all,

Removed the door and drawers. Got the back panel off. Got the ice all melted, and was able to pour hot water down the drain. Have to remember to blow the drain out if it happens...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-06-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,293
Posted By Outbumn
I looked at those same posts. Just got to...

I looked at those same posts.

Just got to figure out where the drain is and where the drain line goes. The unit doesn't have a pan under it, so it must drain to the outside.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-06-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,293
Posted By Outbumn
Residential Refrigerator

Water has been pooling in the freezer compartment of our Maytag refrigerator and has been freezing up for the past few weeks. The water collects in the freezer and freezes the drawer closed.

Can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-30-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,237
Posted By Outbumn
I had the same problem a few months ago at a...

I had the same problem a few months ago at a campground. I was plugged into 50amp service, but the EMS was only registering 30amp.

I had 120 volts on leg 1 and 120 volts on leg 2, but 0 amps.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-06-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,090
Posted By Outbumn
We have been thinking of replacing our sofa with...

We have been thinking of replacing our sofa with 2 of these wall hugger chairs, but not sure they will fit on the slide since the sofa side is not level with the floor. Can you tell us how my inches...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-27-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,842
Posted By Outbumn
We purchased a 40U as our "Retirement RV". We...

We purchased a 40U as our "Retirement RV". We love the living room / kitchen floor plan. Wish it had a larger bathroom. Once we retire and spend more time on the road, we my move up to the 42QD.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-21-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By Outbumn
Finally had a chance to get the house batteries...

Finally had a chance to get the house batteries check. Our unit has 6 NAPA 9831DT deep cycle house batteries. Out of the 6, the machine at our local Autozone flagged 1 needing charged and the rest...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-14-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,138
Posted By Outbumn
We did the same 2 years ago. Traded our 06 38J...

We did the same 2 years ago. Traded our 06 38J Suncruiser for a 2011 Journey 40U. We tow a fiat 500 normally running between 60-62 and get 6.5-7.5 mpg.

Pro's: Livingroom floorplan, King size...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-12-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By Outbumn
Last Monday, when we got home, I checked all the...

Last Monday, when we got home, I checked all the cables on the batteries and on the inverter, they were all tight. Don't know where the ground is connected to the chassis, so could not check that.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-07-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By Outbumn
While at the race today, I ran the generator for...

While at the race today, I ran the generator for 3 hours before going to the race, cut off all the inverter breaker except the refrigerator. Before leaving the batteries read 12.5 on the One Place...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-07-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,409
Posted By Outbumn
Electrical problems while dry camping

While dry camping, the first night, I set the generator to auto start before turning in. In the morning, we found the generator did not auto-start and the inverter had shut off with a low battery...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,564
Posted By Outbumn
On ours, as you press the button, the temp...

On ours, as you press the button, the temp setting goes up until it finally registers off on both the freezer and refer side.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-07-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,711
Posted By Outbumn
Good time to ask my question. we have full body...

Good time to ask my question. we have full body paint and Winnebago states not to run the motorhome through a truck wash (Blue Beacon).

Will a truck wash really mess up the finish? Our Itasca...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,633
Posted By Outbumn
You must have another reason for leaving the...

You must have another reason for leaving the Winnebago family. I am not aware of another comparable line of motor homes with basement air. I will end with saying we had basement air on our last...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-27-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,203
Posted By Outbumn
I read somewhere that the USB port is used to...

I read somewhere that the USB port is used to upload software and map updates to the GPS.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,651
Posted By Outbumn
Our new 2011 Journey came with a residential...

Our new 2011 Journey came with a residential refrigerator and so far I have mixed feelings. Granted it has more capacity and cools faster, but there are draw backs. You have to remember to turn the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-31-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,093
Posted By Outbumn
We purchases ours from Camping World RV Sales. ...

We purchases ours from Camping World RV Sales. Currently working through our shakedown cruise warrenty repairs. The major problem we found is the fresh water tank is leaking where the elbow in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,709
Posted By Outbumn
Our new 2011 Journey has HWH jacks and Power Gear...

Our new 2011 Journey has HWH jacks and Power Gear slides. We had HWH jacks and slides on our Suncruiser and had problems with the system since we purchased it. I'm waiting to see if we have better...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-30-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,093
Posted By Outbumn
We took delivery of our 2011 40U a few weeks ago....

We took delivery of our 2011 40U a few weeks ago. Love the floorplan.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,755
Posted By Outbumn
HWH jack use springs to retract them. When this...

HWH jack use springs to retract them. When this happened to me, the tech used the bleed valve on the offending jack to release the presure and retract the jack. Should be no need to take them off...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-05-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,436
Posted By Outbumn
Tomsm!, Based on your post, I found a Vizio...

Tomsm!,
Based on your post, I found a Vizio VOJ320M on sale and ordered it. Once it is delivered, I will start looking at mounting option. Have already got some good ideas from other members.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-25-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,436
Posted By Outbumn
TV Replacement

I have read a lot of the treads about replacing the livingroom TV with a flatscreen one. There have also been treads about the surround sound systems in the Winnebago lines.

Now that we have...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-31-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,291
Posted By Outbumn
I replaced my shurflo 5.7 with a Aquajet RV...

I replaced my shurflo 5.7 with a Aquajet RV Variable Speed Water Pump. I would not recommend this pump. It is louder that the Shurflo and does not put the same volume out as the Shurflo.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-14-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By Outbumn
Just a quick update. DancinCampers hit the nail...

Just a quick update. DancinCampers hit the nail on the head. I had the water heater breaker off. When I turned the breaker on, the EMS reset and it indicated we were on 30amps.

Thanks...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-10-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,672
Posted By Outbumn
EMS Problem

Went out to the coach to prep it for our annual Florida trip and found our EMS (Energy Management System) indicated 50amps when we are plugged into 30amps.

Any suggestions on where to start my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,604
Posted By Outbumn
I guess another question is was your generator...

I guess another question is was your generator charging the house batteries while running? Also, how old are the batteries?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2010, 06:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,244
Posted By Outbumn
Also, on the diesel pushers, they are having to...

Also, on the diesel pushers, they are having to upgrade the engines to meet the 2010 EPA emission standards. This means the basement air area will be taken up by the UREA tank.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-02-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,166
Posted By Outbumn
We are the happy owners of a 38J. We think this...

We are the happy owners of a 38J. We think this was one of the best floorplans they put out. As for problems, we have been having HWH problems since new and have had 2 plug wires burn.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-17-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,405
Posted By Outbumn
Randy, Thanks for the information. We have...

Randy,
Thanks for the information. We have been considering upgrading to an Ellipse and have talked to 2 local dealers and the out of state dealer where we got our Suncruiser. We got what we...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-13-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,405
Posted By Outbumn
Randy1207, How does the Hershey show work? I...

Randy1207,
How does the Hershey show work? I understand it is laid out by make, and not by dealers. Are there multiple Winnebago and Itasca dealers in the Winnebago and Itasca areas to bargain...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-10-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,405
Posted By Outbumn
We got 25% off the MSRP on our 06.

We got 25% off the MSRP on our 06.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-29-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,157
Posted By Outbumn
I have an Xm Onyx I am moving between vehicles. ...

I have an Xm Onyx I am moving between vehicles. I put the antenna on a support in the overhead and we never lost signal. Now I know I will not have to drill through the roof.
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