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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,821
Posted By georgelesley
+1.

+1.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,821
Posted By georgelesley
Although it is not required, we use slide lock...

Although it is not required, we use slide lock bars on our full wall slide. I understand that at one time early in fixing the Schwintek mess Winnebago was giving them out free. I figure that with all...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-27-2017, 05:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,821
Posted By georgelesley
We have an Itasca 2014 33C with a full wall...

We have an Itasca 2014 33C with a full wall slide. The Schwintek mechanism was just changed out for the new Powergear design. So far, so good. A bit louder and slower, but who cares. Winnebago did...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-19-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,281
Posted By georgelesley
As an ex insurance agent I know these things a...

As an ex insurance agent I know these things a profit makers for the companies and the idea is that you will lose money and on average, they will make money. Some individuals will come out ahead,...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-04-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By georgelesley
You will not be sorry.

You will not be sorry.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-24-2017, 07:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
Yea, you are probably right, I crowed too soon....

Yea, you are probably right, I crowed too soon. Still it was good to see everything inside dry. I do expect to have to touch up the caulk at the top of the side pieces and replace the tape from time...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-23-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
I can now officially resign my membership in the...

I can now officially resign my membership in the leaking windshield club. The past two days we have had 1 1/2 inch of slow, steady rain. No water on dash, where there was water behind the upper...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-23-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,277
Posted By georgelesley
I can announce that the leak we had above the...

I can announce that the leak we had above the windshield has been fixed. We had over 1 1/2 inch of slow steady rain the past few days, the sort of rain that always caused the leak before. I just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,277
Posted By georgelesley
We have not had enough rain lately to be sure but...

We have not had enough rain lately to be sure but this week we should. A quick way to temporarily test is to put some duct tape above and over the rubber strip. If that stops the leak remove the tape...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
I just completed the windshield repair. I hope I...

I just completed the windshield repair. I hope I can now resign from the leaking windshield club, but I will let some time pass before I claim victory. here is what I did. I attempted to take the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-31-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,277
Posted By georgelesley
See the thread on this forum titled "new member...

See the thread on this forum titled "new member of the leaking windshield club" it is about a page behind this page. It will describe the problem and fixes in detail.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-25-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
Do the base as well where it attaches to the...

Do the base as well where it attaches to the front cap.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-23-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
I have been going thru the process of elimination...

I have been going thru the process of elimination myself. Here are the probable suspects. Any antennas near the front, front cap to roof seal, clearance lites, top of windshield. I have had ours...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2017, 05:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-18-2017, 10:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
Anyone have any idea how to remove the vertical...

Anyone have any idea how to remove the vertical trim pieces that cover the very end of the black rubber at the top of the windshield?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2017, 05:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,344
Posted By georgelesley
Well this thread has convinced me to take more...

Well this thread has convinced me to take more action on my club membership. Sealing the front cap/roof joint, the clearance lites, drilling a small hole in the lenses, and sealing the front cap trim...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,967
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks for the tip i just checked ours all was...

Thanks for the tip i just checked ours all was good. I will keep an eye on them however!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,683
Posted By georgelesley
The delay is that the thermostat is still in...

The delay is that the thermostat is still in "set" mode. Example: you use the temp setting buttons and set the temp to 72. The room is 74. As long as the new set temp is displaying the unit will not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2017, 05:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,629
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks to all for the many tips. We had the mh in...

Thanks to all for the many tips. We had the mh in for service so I had the tech seal the end cap to roof seam and thanks to a tip mentioned here also had him seal where the gutter end empties near...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,427
Posted By georgelesley
As stated above it is displayed in manual mode....

As stated above it is displayed in manual mode. Simply scroll down thru the menu, look at degrees out of level. Before we park I eyeball the site if it is not concrete and park so that the rear will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-16-2017, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,427
Posted By georgelesley
When i was confident we were completely level...

When i was confident we were completely level using a small bubble level in several locations and all doors not moving either way when open I calibrated the auto level to that position.

I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2017, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,427
Posted By georgelesley
On ours which likely has the same leveling system...

On ours which likely has the same leveling system ours has. Barely unlevel can be deceiving. I use a bubble level. When we first park if the bubble is completely outside of the circle I try to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2017, 06:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,427
Posted By georgelesley
There is a simple to do calibrate protocol in the...

There is a simple to do calibrate protocol in the jack book with instructions. I parked ours on a very level pad first. Then leveled the coach manually and checked the level at several locations...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-01-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,241
Posted By georgelesley
I have a new unused trik-l-start one can have for...

I have a new unused trik-l-start one can have for the cost of the postage. PM me if interested.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,629
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks so much folks for the hints! When I...

Thanks so much folks for the hints! When I removed the lite lens I did have some water in a couple, which is why I had them sealed. I will drill a small hole in the lites. I did look at the rubber on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-31-2017, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,629
Posted By georgelesley
Leak near front windshield

I have been chasing a small front end water leak for nearly a year now. Here is the story: in certain rain conditions we get a small amount of water, maybe one tablespoon or so on the drivers side...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,652
Posted By georgelesley
Larry I have not looked yet, but I think it may...

Larry I have not looked yet, but I think it may be in a compartment on the drivers side. There are some panels marked as electrical. I suspect they might be there. I am putting 12v power outlets in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-02-2017, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,652
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks so much, that is exactly what I needed....

Thanks so much, that is exactly what I needed. Reading the info, it appears the factory installed unit will not do anything if I put trickle chargers on both batteries. It looks like it would also...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,652
Posted By georgelesley
I understand plugging in the entire coach to 120...

I understand plugging in the entire coach to 120 which is available would work. However, Winnebago specifically advises against leaving it plugged in for long periods of storage. I also prefer not to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,652
Posted By georgelesley
Charging chassis battery

I just found out thanks to this forum that our 2014 Itasca has a factory installed trik-l-start installed to keep the chassis battery charged while plugged in. I wonder if that would be keep the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-30-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,637
Posted By georgelesley
I think you are right about the wind. We usually...

I think you are right about the wind. We usually get a bit better mpg going East rather than West, I suspect due to prevailing winds probably. Since these things are basically big square boxes, speed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-30-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,637
Posted By georgelesley
We have a 2014 Itasca Sunova 33C on a 2013...

We have a 2014 Itasca Sunova 33C on a 2013 chassis. We get 8 mpg at about 60 mph. I should note the two trips i have measured have been relatively flat, but since we live in NE TN just getting to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By georgelesley
Good points,I had not thought of the fact that we...

Good points,I had not thought of the fact that we bought two years old. I may have criticized the wrong party. I still don't understand why one panel was screened and one not. I agree I have had...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2016, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By georgelesley
My point was if the bottom is screened why not...

My point was if the bottom is screened why not the top. If one is done it only makes sense to do both or do neither.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2016, 05:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By georgelesley
Good advice but now that I have the fans in place...

Good advice but now that I have the fans in place sucking in cool air and blowing out heated air screens on both ends should not be a problem. If it were done this way from the manufacturer we would...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-23-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By georgelesley
Winnebago cuts another corner

I just installed the ARP refrigerator safety control on our 2014 Itasca. I decided to put two thermostaticly controlled cooling fans in as well, one sucking cool air in from the bottom access door...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 09-09-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,989
Posted By georgelesley
We had a 2013 ERA 70A. The micro wave rattled....

We had a 2013 ERA 70A. The micro wave rattled. Taking the rotating glass turntable had no effect. I finally pulled the microwave out and discovered there is a metal "tunnel" that runs across the top...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-19-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,240
Posted By georgelesley
Lots of issues here. We have the Swintek slide...

Lots of issues here. We have the Swintek slide mechanism. As prone to problems as they are I will stick to Winnie's recommendation the jacks be deployed and the unit level during slide...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By georgelesley
My T wrench also deformed but still works for...

My T wrench also deformed but still works for now. Think I'll buy a 1 5/8 socket as well. Shees as much as these things cost you'd think......
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By georgelesley
Thanks a bunch!

Thanks a bunch!
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-11-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,955
Posted By georgelesley
Lug nut covers

we have a 2014 Itasca Sunova 33C with 22.5" aluminum wheels. How do I get the lug nut covers off? I popped the center cover off, I can see the lug nuts, I have a "T" tool that fits the decorative lug...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-06-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,295
Posted By georgelesley
Since it is your first RV I would suggest you...

Since it is your first RV I would suggest you video the pdi. You can review any parts you need to refresh then and will probably get a better pdi that way.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,860
Posted By georgelesley
No, just turn master battery switch off. I define...

No, just turn master battery switch off. I define for the purpose of this thread any coach that does not have a smart charger.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-02-2016, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,860
Posted By georgelesley
Our Winebago book says not to leave hooked up to...

Our Winebago book says not to leave hooked up to shore power while stored. I have always avoided that because I really do not want the converter and anything else working all the time for no reason....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,666
Posted By georgelesley
I have a simple bubble level attached to a spot...

I have a simple bubble level attached to a spot that I made sure was dead level at one spot. It is attached there permantly and is easy to glance at it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,239
Posted By georgelesley
There is a YouTube video from Lippert on how to...

There is a YouTube video from Lippert on how to do it. I assume you have the Schwintek system. If so, as I recall it says to bring it in about 8" then fully extend. Do this three times. When fully...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-06-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Posted By georgelesley
Our 2014 Itasca Sunova 33C also work on 12 volt...

Our 2014 Itasca Sunova 33C also work on 12 volt only, just tried them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-18-2016, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By georgelesley
Do you have two thermostats, one for each heat...

Do you have two thermostats, one for each heat pump? I ask because on our 2014 Sunova 33C we do different settings on each can easily cause uneven behavior. Unless specifically needed such as at...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-06-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,812
Posted By georgelesley
At the risk of annoying some, I will restate my...

At the risk of annoying some, I will restate my case for strapping dogs in with a harness attached to a vehicle seat belt. The last this anyone wants if you have to slam on the brakes or make a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,455
Posted By georgelesley
I didn't see any carbon either. I wonder if it is...

I didn't see any carbon either. I wonder if it is really useful.
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