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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,128
Posted By Mich F
I would assume a chassis built in 9/91 would be a...

I would assume a chassis built in 9/91 would be a 1992 model. Your MH has a 12,300# GVWR (no mention of GCWR), so I don't imagine its rated to tow much. :sad:...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-17-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,909
Posted By Mich F
My Itasca Spirit came with a similar rod/door...

My Itasca Spirit came with a similar rod/door holder. I installed a piston on the bottom inside of the door frame with a "kit" I bought from Lichtsinn Motors. Putting it on the inside I had to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2017, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,128
Posted By Mich F
Strange that it has a 2017 sticker on the...

Strange that it has a 2017 sticker on the widshield. :)

In Mar. 2013 I bought a 2014 Itasca Spirit, which had been built in Jan. 2013.
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 03-21-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,425
Posted By Mich F
My invoice for the work is around here house...

My invoice for the work is around here house somewhere, but I just looked in my Quicken and the work was actually done a little over a year after I bought the MH. It was $302.10 to fab and install 4...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 03-21-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,425
Posted By Mich F
I noticed the sag/soft spots not long after...

I noticed the sag/soft spots not long after buying the unit. They at first wanted me to go through the dealer I bought it from, who had moved from about 30-40 miles away, to over 100 miles away. That...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 03-20-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,425
Posted By Mich F
I have/had the same issue with a 2014 31K I...

I have/had the same issue with a 2014 31K I bought new in Mar.2013. In my case Winnebago/Itasca paid for a local welding, metal fabrication shop to install metal cross members above the frame rails...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-30-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,786
Posted By Mich F
There are a number of choices in buying leveling...

There are a number of choices in buying leveling blocks.
(https://https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=rv+leveling+blocks+&FORM=HDRSC2)rv leveling blocks - Bing images...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-30-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By Mich F
Your radio could be wired to your house battery....

Your radio could be wired to your house battery. If that's the case it would stay on if the ignition was turned off, and you would have to physically turn it off.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-09-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,532
Posted By Mich F
This thread is almost 6 months old. Why bother...

This thread is almost 6 months old. Why bother with ideas and suggestions ? :confused:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-08-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,506
Posted By Mich F
You should be able to start the generator, by...

You should be able to start the generator, by turning on your motor home engine, without using the booster switch.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-06-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,998
Posted By Mich F
Why not take off the cover and check for loose...

Why not take off the cover and check for loose wires, instead of beating on the cover ? :confused:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-31-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,495
Posted By Mich F
I definitely missed that, when I suggested a low...

I definitely missed that, when I suggested a low oil sender issue. :facepalm:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-27-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,495
Posted By Mich F
I had problems with the generator shutting off...

I had problems with the generator shutting off when moving, on a previous RV. In my case it was the low oil shut off, not working properly, and shutting off the generator. If it was parked on level...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-24-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,285
Posted By Mich F
That transfer switch failing at 2 am, sounds more...

That transfer switch failing at 2 am, sounds more like an EMS shutting off power, for some reason or other. Are you positive the transfer switch is bad ?
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-13-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,373
Posted By Mich F
In the few years I've checked the 25B only comes...

In the few years I've checked the 25B only comes on the E350 cab and chassis. Standard engine is the V8 with the V10 as an option.
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-13-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,373
Posted By Mich F
This Winnebago Product Information | Motorhome &...

This Winnebago Product Information | Motorhome & RV Information (https://winnebagoind.com/product-resources/product-information)
should help you out. You can also lookup Itasca Spirit, which would be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,611
Posted By Mich F
I would assume you have a problem with the...

I would assume you have a problem with the caulking around the vent, not with the fiberglass roof.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,867
Posted By Mich F
I installed a Progressive EMS on my current MH. I...

I installed a Progressive EMS on my current MH. I never had one on any of my previous RVs. At two different parks it shut off the electricity, due to low voltage. More than likely I would never have...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-30-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,261
Posted By Mich F
The OP says the mounting brackets pulled out of...

The OP says the mounting brackets pulled out of the wall. :eek:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-27-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,923
Posted By Mich F
i called Winnebago/Itasca a few months ago and...

i called Winnebago/Itasca a few months ago and got the MSRP of my 2001 Sundancer over the phone. My insurance company had it listed for something like $50,000 more than the real MSRP.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-05-2016, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,041
Posted By Mich F
I just looked at the Itasca plumbing schematics...

I just looked at the Itasca plumbing schematics for your motor home, but having a hard time picturing what you're describing. Is there perhaps a gasket that has gone bad allowing the water to enter...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-05-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,041
Posted By Mich F
I'd suggest re-caulking every potential leak...

I'd suggest re-caulking every potential leak point, if you haven't already.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,569
Posted By Mich F
It seems like a lot of aggravation over a roof...

It seems like a lot of aggravation over a roof vent part. :sad:
Why not just try to pick up the parts and fix it yourself? It's not difficult. You just remove the knob or crank, if you haven't done...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-30-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,569
Posted By Mich F
Good luck . ;) I've found they keep track of...

Good luck . ;) I've found they keep track of everything discussed about each RV. If you happen to call in the future, they will have a record of your call today, and what it was about.
I had an...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,569
Posted By Mich F
I'd suggest you call Winnebago and talk to one of...

I'd suggest you call Winnebago and talk to one of their service reps. They know or can find out anything about every RV. For all you know the parts might not have been ordered.
I called them last...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,569
Posted By Mich F
You shouldn't have to contact Winnebago, if...

You shouldn't have to contact Winnebago, if you're going to an authorized repair shop - they'll handle that. Have you taken off that screw and the knob/crank it holds in place? Your problem is that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-25-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,011
Posted By Mich F
Have you checked with Store : Remco...

Have you checked with Store : Remco (https://www.remcoindustries.com/Towing/Store.php) or somewhere else to see if your particular F150 is towable.
I don't know how much your loaded RV weighs, but it...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-01-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,981
Posted By Mich F
"The crash is under investigation." Really ?...

"The crash is under investigation."

Really ? I wonder how long it will take to close the investigation and what the findings will be ? :rolleyes:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-21-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,384
Posted By Mich F
Just about everything you need to know about your...

Just about everything you need to know about your MH electrical, plumbing,and what not, is available online on Winnebago's web site.
Winnebago Industries...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-13-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,907
Posted By Mich F
I think if I do make a change I'll go with...

I think if I do make a change I'll go with recliners, rather than captain's chairs.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-13-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,907
Posted By Mich F
I also have a 31K and have thought of replacing...

I also have a 31K and have thought of replacing the couch with recliners. You are limited in width with the u shaped dinette. My wife normally sits on the couch, while I sit at the dinette. On our...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-03-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,245
Posted By Mich F
I needed four of the same springs, which I found...

I needed four of the same springs, which I found on EBay. Aside from getting the proper weight rating ((90#), you also want springs with a 15" fully extended length and a retracted length of 9.25".
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-23-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,511
Posted By Mich F
My post was directed at Toad Haul - that was why...

My post was directed at Toad Haul - that was why I quoted him in my post. ;)
This post is for you, that's why I'm quoting you in this post. :D
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-23-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,511
Posted By Mich F
I noticed on an older thread of yours, it looks...

I noticed on an older thread of yours, it looks like you are running at 80psi on all your tires. If that's the case, your front tires should have way less psi than that. Probably around 65#. Only way...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-19-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,511
Posted By Mich F
I have a 2001 Itasca Sundancer 31C, which I...

I have a 2001 Itasca Sundancer 31C, which I believe is similar to the Minnie Winnie you are talking about. I've never driven it, so I can't be any help on your questions about handling. I just...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-08-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,660
Posted By Mich F
Are all the faucets turned off ?

Are all the faucets turned off ?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-13-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Mich F
I had the same problem. After the third time it...

I had the same problem. After the third time it was resealed and still leaked, we pulled the skylight off, cleaned off the roof and skylight caulking, re-caulked and reinstalled the skylight. It...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-13-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Mich F
I have a 2014 Itasca Spirit 31K (same as the...

I have a 2014 Itasca Spirit 31K (same as the Minnie Winnie). It was built in Jan. 2013 with a flat, non fiberglass roof. I don't believe the jacks are an option. Perhaps they could be ordered in a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-10-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By Mich F
My 2014 Itasca has a big yellow sticker on the...

My 2014 Itasca has a big yellow sticker on the driver's door, as well as a duplicate of that, in with all the paperwork in the owner's manual, which lists the OCCC of the vehicle. Subtracting that...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-23-2014, 04:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
I don't believe they offered a piston for my SN....

I don't believe they offered a piston for my SN. They changed the screen door in later models. I have to eliminate or modify my screen door, to use the piston
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-22-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
Interesting that my piston "kit" came with (as...

Interesting that my piston "kit" came with (as far as I can determine) an extra little rubber grommet/washer, since I have no idea where it would go. It appears they changed the screen door in SNs...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-21-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
Yes, I've gone that far. I just got a piston from...

Yes, I've gone that far. I just got a piston from Lichtsinn for my house door, a few hours ago. Went out to see how it would work out and discovered it wouldn't work. Went to my newly installed parts...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-20-2014, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
Double post :facepalm:

Double post :facepalm:
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-20-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
Thank you so very much. :bow: Your solution...

Thank you so very much. :bow: Your solution worked for me. It looks like they did include your step in their instructions/tips, but for someone like me who after 19 years or so using a computer, I...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-19-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,756
Posted By Mich F
I have no idea how many times I've downloaded and...

I have no idea how many times I've downloaded and deleted the viewers, trying to open the parts catalog for my 2014 Itasca. Did all the security settings and what not - very frustrating. :confused:
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 10-21-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,819
Posted By Mich F
I would guess that a 24' 1985 24' RV with a 350...

I would guess that a 24' 1985 24' RV with a 350 engine would have a max towing capacity of maybe 3,000#. As Rocky68D mentioned, your Insight might only be towable with a tow dolly.
Try looking up...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 09-09-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,329
Posted By Mich F
I know in the past the Itasca had been more...

I know in the past the Itasca had been more "upmarket", but I don't believe that's the case anymore, at least not in our models. I would have preferred a fiberglass front cap, although I've read...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 09-09-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,329
Posted By Mich F
I also have an Itasca 2014 31K (same as the...

I also have an Itasca 2014 31K (same as the Winnebago). I believe when I bought mine, in Mar. 2013, they didn't have a premier package. Mine came with all options offered at the time.
Mine has had...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-25-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,181
Posted By Mich F
Who's saying the brakes are being applied in a...

Who's saying the brakes are being applied in a liesurely fashion in a break away event? It doesn't seem that you realize how far a vehicle will travel even when brakes are applied in a panic stop. I...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-25-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,181
Posted By Mich F
A couple of things with your scenarios. What...

A couple of things with your scenarios. What happens in the first case if that "erratic driver" crosses into oncoming traffic? Do you give those people the same chance of avoiding the runaway toad?...
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