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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-14-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,555
Posted By Janjanjan
We had a problem with our 2005 Adventurer, and...

We had a problem with our 2005 Adventurer, and hwh telephone support strongly recommended engine running. On our coach, this speeds the process so solenoids don't burn out.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-14-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,306
Posted By Janjanjan
We had a mobile tech replace ours, and he claimed...

We had a mobile tech replace ours, and he claimed that part had to be a Winnie part, not a gm part. We went with his statement, but continued to wonder if the part had to be Winnie, thus OEM vs...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,449
Posted By Janjanjan
In our experience, Winnebago has blander and more...

In our experience, Winnebago has blander and more classic lines, while Itasca has stronger and more high-style lines. Neither is necessarily better. When we bought the Adventurer, its front end was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,321
Posted By Janjanjan
Again, thanks

This is all very helpful and it looks like some of you had the exact same problem and found solutions. I appreciate it.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-05-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,435
Posted By Janjanjan
Moen guarantees their faucets for life. We called...

Moen guarantees their faucets for life. We called them and had new gaskets mailed to campground. Fixed in 10 minutes. If you dislike faucet, that's different, but if you like faucet, a free fix is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-05-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,321
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks

Yes, we figured that our box is obsolete, since we've had it since 2005. It is the D10 receiver. I guess that means that we can't take advantage of the black switch box which controls input source...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-04-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,321
Posted By Janjanjan
Replacing rear TV and connecting satellite

We just replaced our front TV and successfully connected our old satellite receiver box to the Vizio 32" LED. Just as we celebrated success, our rear TV started smoking and we lost video. Seems...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2012, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,713
Posted By Janjanjan
Chassis Air and Heat

Recently, our Max Air stopped working on our 2005 Adventurer. We happened to be at a Workhorse service center, and the technician told us that this is caused by a vacuum switch problem and that the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By Janjanjan
That may be just where we go. We have dining...

That may be just where we go. We have dining chairs at home that are really comfy, and my DH points out that they're not in use when we're on the road. So, we may just move a couple of them to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-25-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,529
Posted By Janjanjan
Dining Chairs

I usually sit at our dining table in the evening. Although only 7 years old, the chairs for our 38' Adventurer are miserably uncomfortable. They feel like a spring is coming right through the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-17-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 71,826
Posted By Janjanjan
Actually, FossilHog, when we're on 50amp, we have...

Actually, FossilHog, when we're on 50amp, we have the same thing--a blank display. When we bought this new, the tech doing the walk-through told us that this was by design. I guess the theory is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,678
Posted By Janjanjan
We got FBP the first year it was offered in the...

We got FBP the first year it was offered in the Adventurer. It was about $6K then too, but I really wanted it. Even now, 5 years later, my subjective opinion of coaches with FBP is that they are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By Janjanjan
We just visited the Tampa RV show, and the Tour,...

We just visited the Tampa RV show, and the Tour, the Allegro Bus, and the American Revolution were the three we liked. We have a Winnie now, and like service options, have been disappointed in some...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,324
Posted By Janjanjan
We do our snowbirding in Florida, mostly at state...

We do our snowbirding in Florida, mostly at state parks. We really enjoy their parks. Many of the newer parks can easily accommodate the largest rigs, but a couple that we really enjoy, Anastasia...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-17-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,626
Posted By Janjanjan
Check fan setting

Another thing we've found is that neither the heat pump nor the gas furnace will run if our fan is on low. We leave it on high all the time now. May be peculiar to our system, but you may want to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-04-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,906
Posted By Janjanjan
It is the Parts

The problem, even at the largest dealerships we've spoken with, is that the techs do their own follow-up on ordered parts. This seems to be the weakest link in the whole process. And, of course, if...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-04-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,906
Posted By Janjanjan
It's the Local Dealer

We've never had a problem when actually traveling. It's at home. We moved from Atlanta to Nashville about the exact time we were buying our Adventurer. We'd been shopping at Bleakley for about 4...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-12-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,485
Posted By Janjanjan
We've concluded that the only realistic answer...

We've concluded that the only realistic answer for most problems is to learn to do the work ourselves. Obviously, that doesn't work for major chassis problems, but Workhorse service isn't the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-10-2008, 05:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,210
Posted By Janjanjan
To the OP--a large number of TVs for sale at all...

To the OP--a large number of TVs for sale at all the big box retailers are still analog! Seems incredible, but I'm told that the reason is that so many folks use cable/satellite only and the analog...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-11-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,908
Posted By Janjanjan
The bigger problem isn't watching 2 different...

The bigger problem isn't watching 2 different channels; it's the ability to use the remote control. With the converter box in the right hand cabinet, you can't use the remote control for...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-04-2008, 03:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,908
Posted By Janjanjan
On this issue, you'd be amazed to look at TVs...

On this issue, you'd be amazed to look at TVs currently for sale everywhere. The vast majority of non-HD TVs are still being sold with analog receivers. Talk about crazy.

We bought two of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-17-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 22,446
Posted By Janjanjan
I know this is very tedious for you, but can you...

I know this is very tedious for you, but can you send your document to us at [email protected]? Thank you.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-28-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,550
Posted By Janjanjan
I think one thing to consider on this subject is...

I think one thing to consider on this subject is that Winnie uses several different fabrics each year on each brand. Our couch fabric is definitely wearing excessively, but the recliner with a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-16-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,319
Posted By Janjanjan
My understanding is that the bottom check valve...

My understanding is that the bottom check valve is to prevent antifreeze backing into the water heater when winterizing. Our check valve was bad and we found ourselves needing many gallons of...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-25-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,007
Posted By Janjanjan
Well, we're out traveling for 2 months again, and...

Well, we're out traveling for 2 months again, and as usual, every week something major breaks on this 2.5 year old Adventurer.

The trip started with a mishap which we caused, so I can't count that...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-25-2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,007
Posted By Janjanjan
Well, we're out traveling for 2 months again, and...

Well, we're out traveling for 2 months again, and as usual, every week something major breaks on this 2.5 year old Adventurer.

The trip started with a mishap which we caused, so I can't count that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-11-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,510
Posted By Janjanjan
We had ours replaced twice and now use...

We had ours replaced twice and now use sticks--easy insurance against a door slamming open.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks to all who replied. I remained...

Thanks to all who replied.

I remained frustrated, and my DH came and looked at the problem. He suggested using the needle with fully doubled cord and starting from the bottom vs starting from the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks for all the help. The shade itself...

Thanks for all the help. The shade itself doesn't have the length of cord required, although it does have the overall window size. One of the strings is already gone, but the other may be intact,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By Janjanjan
I know there have been a lot of posts on this...

I know there have been a lot of posts on this subject, and I've read everyone that I can find. But, I still can't get any idea of how to figure out how long the two cords should be when starting the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-15-2007, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,674
Posted By Janjanjan
I know there have been a lot of posts on this...

I know there have been a lot of posts on this subject, and I've read everyone that I can find. But, I still can't get any idea of how to figure out how long the two cords should be when starting the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,215
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks, all. After one personal drenching, I did...

Thanks, all. After one personal drenching, I did realize that standing anywhere near the door while retracting was a fool's move. I still hate the water dumping down the side of the MH and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,215
Posted By Janjanjan
We have the Weather Pro awning on our 2005 38G...

We have the Weather Pro awning on our 2005 38G Adventurer, and we like it generally. However, after a rain, it always dumps a ton of water at the exact point that it finishes rolling up. After...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,215
Posted By Janjanjan
We have the Weather Pro awning on our 2005 38G...

We have the Weather Pro awning on our 2005 38G Adventurer, and we like it generally. However, after a rain, it always dumps a ton of water at the exact point that it finishes rolling up. After...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-07-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,327
Posted By Janjanjan
Dmazdia, we removed the slide-out desk in front...

Dmazdia, we removed the slide-out desk in front of the passenger seat and voila, there is the amp. Now, understand I was the watcher and screwdriver hander, not the doer.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,327
Posted By Janjanjan
We had a problem last week and found that the...

We had a problem last week and found that the amplifier had moved down from the velcro holding it. We added new velcro strips, tightened up the connections, and all is well.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,362
Posted By Janjanjan
Has anybody done this modification with the 2005...

Has anybody done this modification with the 2005 Adventurer? We're considering as we have the same problem.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-06-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,200
Posted By Janjanjan
We have the 2005 38G Adventurer, and enjoy every...

We have the 2005 38G Adventurer, and enjoy every minute we use it. A lot of little convenience items, some of which seemed silly at the time (dustbuster, anybody?) were either standard or...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-06-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,200
Posted By Janjanjan
We have the 2005 38G Adventurer, and enjoy every...

We have the 2005 38G Adventurer, and enjoy every minute we use it. A lot of little convenience items, some of which seemed silly at the time (dustbuster, anybody?) were either standard or...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-18-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,692
Posted By Janjanjan
We have the Adventurer 38G, 2005 on the W24, with...

We have the Adventurer 38G, 2005 on the W24, with CCC of over 3600#. We're not full-timers, but for us this is plenty and we seem to bring everything from home that we own (minus the kitchen sink,...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-02-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,148
Posted By Janjanjan
We've still been reserving our space. We usually...

We've still been reserving our space. We usually stay at state parks, COE or NFS cgs and we usually see open sites when we get there, but the same sites are rarely open several days in a row. We...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,897
Posted By Janjanjan
I agree that the sample of folks having this...

I agree that the sample of folks having this problem suggests that there is something wrong with the manufacturing process.

We've had our Adventurer a little less than a year, and we've had 3...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-29-2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By Janjanjan
We have an Adventurer which has a higher rear end...

We have an Adventurer which has a higher rear end than most diesels, but which is still too low for the compound angle at the base of our steeply sloped driveway, but just by a fraction.

We had...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-29-2006, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks for the responses. We've never believed...

Thanks for the responses. We've never believed in extended warranties, but with the cost of replacements, I will look into CSP.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By Janjanjan
Our Adventurer is going out of warranty within...

Our Adventurer is going out of warranty within the month, and we're beginning to worry about it. We've only taken 2 extended trips and 3 weekend trips, but thus far, we've had one thing after...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,894
Posted By Janjanjan
Our Adventurer is going out of warranty within...

Our Adventurer is going out of warranty within the month, and we're beginning to worry about it. We've only taken 2 extended trips and 3 weekend trips, but thus far, we've had one thing after...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-04-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,365
Posted By Janjanjan
Just received our WIT magazine and the talk is of...

Just received our WIT magazine and the talk is of the GNR in July. There is a section about what to expect at the GNR, but it pretty much assumes that one has some basic ideas about rallies. We've...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-04-2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,365
Posted By Janjanjan
Just received our WIT magazine and the talk is of...

Just received our WIT magazine and the talk is of the GNR in July. There is a section about what to expect at the GNR, but it pretty much assumes that one has some basic ideas about rallies. We've...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,640
Posted By Janjanjan
Well, we did speak with HWH and they told us that...

Well, we did speak with HWH and they told us that there was no choice--the coach needed to go to the dealer for repair. We called the dealer again and they agreed to take us last Tuesday since I had...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-14-2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,640
Posted By Janjanjan
Thanks for the quick responses. We will call HWH...

Thanks for the quick responses. We will call HWH back tomorrow am and hopefully get them if we call early enough. I'll let everybody know what happens.
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