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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-12-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By ChrisKW
Modern day radials can get flat spots, even our...

Modern day radials can get flat spots, even our 2002 Ford Thunderbird which is garaged most of its life gets them. We store our motorcoach in a big toy facility with covered concrete pads with her...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2016, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,712
Posted By ChrisKW
Like others, we have always used the recommended...

Like others, we have always used the recommended procedures for leveling the coach, deploying/stowing slides, syncing motors, lube, etc.. We use our coach five months each year, traveling 9-10k miles...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2016, 11:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,733
Posted By ChrisKW
Sorry Bad Hemi. Regarding travel creep, we had...

Sorry Bad Hemi. Regarding travel creep, we had the same issue. A Winnebago Rep in Forest City sent us two 'travel locks' and that has gave me great sense of relief using those. We are now in Junction...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-13-2016, 12:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,733
Posted By ChrisKW
We are currently scheduled the end of August at...

We are currently scheduled the end of August at the Winnebago Service Center in Junction City, Oregon near Eugene. They will be installing this coach's third slide kit on the galley, which failed two...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,733
Posted By ChrisKW
Since my last entry in this post, we had the...

Since my last entry in this post, we had the bedroom slide track system fail, of which required its first motor and track kit since new. The work was accomplished by Camping World of Raliegh a few...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-04-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Lippert Slide Mechanism

Since my last entry in this post, we had the bedroom slide track system fail, of which required its first motor and track kit since new. The work was accomplished by Camping World of Raliegh a few...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2016, 10:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,338
Posted By ChrisKW
Perhaps a little late seeing this post, but...

Perhaps a little late seeing this post, but perhaps as a future aid to others, our Itasca 42QD front A/C dropped out during hot days in northern California. In our case, the thermostat no longer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-07-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,275
Posted By ChrisKW
Our previous 2012 Tour and current 2014 Ellipse,...

Our previous 2012 Tour and current 2014 Ellipse, both 42QD, both make the pop noise when slowing to a stop. Consider it to be normal after all this years and a whole lot of miles traveled.


Chris...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-02-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
Ray and Tom, good advice and recommendations are...

Ray and Tom, good advice and recommendations are always appreciated, however criticism, especially when you do not have personal knowledge of all the facts, is unwelcome.

Admittedly, for the sack...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
No rush, I retired and headed home to Florida...

No rush, I retired and headed home to Florida after having left Washington state. I never rush anywhere, rather the factory is en route to home. Appointments are about two months out, and staying in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
In answer to your question, I asked my warranty...

In answer to your question, I asked my warranty company, a third party through Good Sam. Their answer is "no", a claim can only be submitted by an authorized RV service center, not by the owner. In...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-07-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
I pressed the manager on this issue this morning,...

I pressed the manager on this issue this morning, and it is a new policy change affecting non-scheduled service appointments only. The reasoning is that scheduled appointments allow their staff added...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
Thanks for your replies, a great deal of insight...

Thanks for your replies, a great deal of insight that adds to my understanding of Winnebago Industries' policy shift. It seems understandable from their business perspective with regard to word order...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,498
Posted By ChrisKW
Winnebago Industries Factory Service Center DOES NOT accept Extended Warranties

While awaiting repair service at the Winnebago Industries Factory Service Center in Forest City, Iowa, I was informed that they do NOT accept or process claims for extended warranties. We have a Good...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-06-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By ChrisKW
Today I spoke with a young lady named Rebecca,...

Today I spoke with a young lady named Rebecca, who is simply a wonderful person. She apologized for the unfriendly service when I showed up last Friday. She provided me with a summary sheet that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By ChrisKW
Wow, that is over the top Banjo, glad we missed...

Wow, that is over the top Banjo, glad we missed that. As for our return to the service center this Monday morning, different folks, and they were awesome. Waiting for our tickets to be scheduled, and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-04-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By ChrisKW
Glad your experience was as it should be. In our...

Glad your experience was as it should be. In our case, it was unexpected, and we were at the correct Service Center location. We called for an appointment two months ago when we had eleven issues, of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,708
Posted By ChrisKW
Who is at Forest City Factory in early October?

We arrived Friday afternoon, no appointment, but two Winnebago Tech Advisors on the 800 number politely advised us to come as soon as possible given our issues. We have 14, some significant, but...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,526
Posted By ChrisKW
We arrived Friday afternoon, no appointment, but...

We arrived Friday afternoon, no appointment, but two Winnebago Tech Advisors on the 800 number politely advised us to come as soon as possible given our issues. We have 14, some significant, but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,864
Posted By ChrisKW
We had two slide kits installed on our passenger...

We had two slide kits installed on our passenger galley slide in the first year, so understand the Lippert/Schwintek issues. I'm at the factory in Forest City next week to have slides check, they are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By ChrisKW
Sorry to hear of your slide issues, we can...

Sorry to hear of your slide issues, we can understand after having two Lippert/Schwintek kits installed on our galley slide prior to the 1-year warranty expiring. A word to the wise, if they replace...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,733
Posted By ChrisKW
I happen to be one of the owners that read every...

I happen to be one of the owners that read every manual issued with both our 2012 Tour and our newest coach, a 2014 Ellipse. Like many owners, we always level the coach, operate slides with engine...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,397
Posted By ChrisKW
Typically the only difference between coaches of...

Typically the only difference between coaches of the same model but different make, for example Winnebago (Tour 42QD) and Itasca (Ellipse 42QD), are color schemes for interior and exterior. Concur...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2015, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,168
Posted By ChrisKW
I believe Winnebago maintains a Control Document...

I believe Winnebago maintains a Control Document or Build Document on file for each coach they manufacturer. As such, a call to the Winnebago Service Advisors should result in your getting the make,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-01-2015, 12:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,235
Posted By ChrisKW
Our Ellipse 42QD Passenger Slideout (Galley) had...

Our Ellipse 42QD Passenger Slideout (Galley) had it's first Lippert/Schwintek Kit installed by CW of Raleigh after failure on the ninth deployment since new. That kit lasted only nine deployments as...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,234
Posted By ChrisKW
2015 TOUR slide-out broken

I disagree with Tom-NC! I happen to be one of the owners that read every manual issued with both our 2012 Tour and our newest coach, a 2014 Ellipse, and I must have read them at least three times. I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-13-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,408
Posted By ChrisKW
Sorry if this confuses the matter, but our WBGO...

Sorry if this confuses the matter, but our WBGO has a check valve at the pump to prevent city water from back-flowing through the water pump and into the fresh water tank. Without that check valve,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-24-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,018
Posted By ChrisKW
We had a 2012 Tour 42QD, now a 2014 Ellipse 42QD....

We had a 2012 Tour 42QD, now a 2014 Ellipse 42QD. Agree with the previously stated pro's and con's, and agree the PowerGlide was superb for both driver and passenger slides on the earlier year Tour....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-24-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,458
Posted By ChrisKW
Waste Tank Sensor Fallen Off

I suggest calling a Winnebago Tech Advisor at their main company number (check website). An easy question and answer for those guys based on my previous calls to them in the past.


Chris & Deb -...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-08-2015, 10:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,543
Posted By ChrisKW
Some large coaches will have the keyless control...

Some large coaches will have the keyless control module inside the electrical bay, behind the circuit breaker panel located in the driver side basement compartment, whereas on a Itasca Ellipse 42QD...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2015, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,654
Posted By ChrisKW
We bought a 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD after...

We bought a 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD after trading in our 2011 Tour, and not to be surprised with any new, complicated motorcoach, a few bugs to work out following deliver a year ago and 6,500 miles...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-08-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By ChrisKW
Had a similar problem in our 2011 Tour 42QD, zone...

Had a similar problem in our 2011 Tour 42QD, zone 2 had no heat while zone 1 was working fine. System used a AquaHot and it did not matter if I was heating with electric or diesel. The CW shop found...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2015, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,427
Posted By ChrisKW
Hi Dave, Based on conversation with WGO Tech, one...

Hi Dave, Based on conversation with WGO Tech, one should be enough on a 10', whereas we have a 16' with galley on the aft end of that slideout. The added weight of the galley can cause the slide to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,427
Posted By ChrisKW
Slide moved out while travelling

On the Itasca Ellipse there is a slide electrical power lockout key, literally a key. I attach it to travel rod when it is in place. To activate power, I need that key, thus I remove the travel rods...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-18-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,427
Posted By ChrisKW
For Winnebago/Itasca coaches with...

For Winnebago/Itasca coaches with Lippert/Shwintec equipped slide-outs, Winnebago tech advisors indicate this is common on larger slide-outs, especially the heavier galley slides like those of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-18-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,719
Posted By ChrisKW
Short of a class action lawsuit, I do not believe...

Short of a class action lawsuit, I do not believe Winnebago will develop or provide owners any alternative or retrofit. We are simply stuck with their design/engineering mistake, stuck with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-31-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,207
Posted By ChrisKW
2014 Itasca Ellipse 42 QD, whadda ya think?

We love our Ellipse despite the list of issues over the last year. Our biggest issue being the Lippert slide-out problems. Most of the other issues were little nuisance issues, mostly failings in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-31-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Since our most recent replacement of slide rails...

Since our most recent replacement of slide rails and motor kit in April, our second replacement, and with only a dozen deployments of the large passenger slide, I noted in our last three three days...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,951
Posted By ChrisKW
Gentleman, I take no offense by your critique....

Gentleman, I take no offense by your critique. Hopefully we can agree that this forum should be a place for shared experiences, suggestion, and insight of which can be discussed through thoughtful...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,951
Posted By ChrisKW
As I understand it, when the economy turned south...

As I understand it, when the economy turned south some years ago, Winnebago stayed open, yes, but they downsized considerably. That meant a lot of their old hands, folks with a lot of experience were...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Interesting that the Forest City techs claimed...

Interesting that the Forest City techs claimed the slide was not square, as a repair facility we used in Florida verified that it was actually the Winnebago mfr opening in the coach body that was not...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2014, 09:55 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Lippert Slide Mechanism

We concur, and suggested the same several months ago in this post. If you are under warranty cost may not be an issue, but the down time for repair and loss of slide use, especially when we were full...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Our 2011 Tour 42QD had Power Gear on both left...

Our 2011 Tour 42QD had Power Gear on both left and right side slideouts, unfortunately our 2014 Ellipse 42QD only had Power Gear on left (28') slideout and Lippert for both righthand slides. Wish...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
As stated in Post #47 above, the primary cause...

As stated in Post #47 above, the primary cause according to the repair shop was the Winnebago Slideout opening in the RV's side wall not being square. They subsequently measured and confirmed the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Lippert Slide Mechanism

Our 2014 Itasca Ellipse, we have posted our issues earlier, had also slid forward, which ate the seals as you described. The Lippert design as sure been a bad deal for all of the manufactures and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Fat-fingered, sorry. Edited and reposted.

Fat-fingered, sorry. Edited and reposted.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-05-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,786
Posted By ChrisKW
Lippert Slide Mechanism

Overdue for an update, but after 9 deployments of the forward passenger slide-out following a complete rebuild and replacement of the worm-gear tracks, motors, drive shafts and seals (posted in late...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-27-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 13,155
Posted By ChrisKW
Jesse, a lot of hard, dedicated work on your part...

Jesse, a lot of hard, dedicated work on your part to attempt resolving your sensor issue. I would hope to never deal with the issue, but your efforts are worth knowing about should we experience...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,031
Posted By ChrisKW
On our 2011 Tour and our just purchased 2014...

On our 2011 Tour and our just purchased 2014 Ellipse there was no carpet between or around the driver and copilot seats, nor have we seen this on dealership lots, RV shows or as an option. Our...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-20-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,947
Posted By ChrisKW
We recently traded our 2011 Tour 42QD, which we...

We recently traded our 2011 Tour 42QD, which we bought used, for a new 2014 Ellipse 42QD. Ours has the larger window aft of the fireplace/TV and although we like the larger window, the loss of...
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