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Forum: Welcome Mat 09-20-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 519
Posted By Electra 225
Smile W.D. is present

Hi everyone! W.D. here, glad to be with you all. Coach is a 2014 Itasca Ellipse 42QD.

Still over at iRV2 also.....looking forward to continued conversation here (and over there). I hope to be of...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-27-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,856
Posted By Electra 225
Great work Scott!! That Kregg unit is the "cat's...

Great work Scott!! That Kregg unit is the "cat's meow". Meaning to get me one of those for a while now.

Great outline of your project, I will use it as a reference for such projects I get into....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-21-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,109
Posted By Electra 225
They're all usually in a basement bay near where...

They're all usually in a basement bay near where the power chord enters the coach.
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Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-05-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,008
Posted By Electra 225
Not sure if Marv is still there or not, (he may...

Not sure if Marv is still there or not, (he may be). But I do know Mike Hamson is a top man there. Have you had a chance to talk to him yet?
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Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-04-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,008
Posted By Electra 225
What's the latest activity? Are they getting you...

What's the latest activity? Are they getting you taken care of? How's it going?

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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-09-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,480
Posted By Electra 225
She's a beaut! Congrats and safe travels! ...

She's a beaut! Congrats and safe travels!

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,900
Posted By Electra 225
I almost forgot, a good idea I learned about....

I almost forgot, a good idea I learned about. While running your slides in and out, it doesn't hurt to open a window or the entry door. It minimizes air pressure in the coach, therefore less stress...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,900
Posted By Electra 225
I promised an update on the calibration...

I promised an update on the calibration procedure. I spoke with Lippert and Winnebago today, and here's the deal......with the NEW floating track system.....which are on all new coaches, and is like...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-04-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,900
Posted By Electra 225
Just a note regarding calibration procedure in my...

Just a note regarding calibration procedure in my older outline a while back......this was pertaining to the old fixed track system. Now, I asked about calibration with the new system (like the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2017, 10:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,736
Posted By Electra 225
Yup. New Country Coach rigs will be coming soon...

Yup. New Country Coach rigs will be coming soon from the same place. All now part of Winnebago Ind. (the former, and now again, Country Coach factory).

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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-25-2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,480
Posted By Electra 225
Hahahaha, so, in other words you're speaking of...

Hahahaha, so, in other words you're speaking of the Workhorse chassis, and that's all. If the sides fall apart and the roof peels off, what's left?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-25-2017, 12:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By Electra 225
Oh yes diesels too. I had my kitchen slide...

Oh yes diesels too. I had my kitchen slide upgraded before it failed. I knew it would. I hope they have the problem under control now. Simply was a design not strong enough to handle big heavy...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-25-2017, 12:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,480
Posted By Electra 225
If your talking about used ones not being...

If your talking about used ones not being plentiful......it's kind of like the Newmar Bay Star as (one) example. It's such a great rig, those who have 'em, are keeping 'em.

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-24-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
That's QUITE impressive and good of the company,...

That's QUITE impressive and good of the company, anybody would HAVE to admit. I sure can appreciate it. If they DON'T care about their customers, that's a hell of a way of showing it.

W.D.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By Electra 225
Hello Bill, you have to go in on your computer or...

Hello Bill, you have to go in on your computer or device and rotate/save each photo taken "upright" before uploading to iRV2. Pictures I've taken upright with my phone are saved by default in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,984
Posted By Electra 225
Ooo, that's nice. Thanks for the pics! If you run...

Ooo, that's nice. Thanks for the pics! If you run across things that trigger questions, ask away, we're eager to help! Enjoy and safe travels!

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,984
Posted By Electra 225
Congrats on the Tour! Pictures, please....

Congrats on the Tour! Pictures, please. [emoji106]

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-13-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
It won't be t-shirts and shorts in early April....

It won't be t-shirts and shorts in early April. But snow should be gone typically.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-13-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
If you did you'd be a glutton for punishment my...

If you did you'd be a glutton for punishment my friend. They just had one heck of a snow storm.

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-08-2017, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Electra 225
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
Hey Rail! I have the same insurance as you. It's...

Hey Rail! I have the same insurance as you. It's a good policy.

I agree with you and you have a good point. BTW Ford did good by you.
I'm a Ford man myself.
Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
The sad thing is, the inconsistency of quality...

The sad thing is, the inconsistency of quality can cause a lot of trouble. It goes up and down for all manufacturers from time to time. I've said before, finding the sweet spot and keeping it there...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2017, 05:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,312
Posted By Electra 225
Seeing this is disappointing to say the least....

Seeing this is disappointing to say the least. For WBGO to be making such JUNK they sure sell enough of 'em. I hate to see when people have problems. It seems folks are frustrated and ticked off...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By Electra 225
Great to hear John, you had me scared...

Great to hear John, you had me scared there.....although it is unfortunate about the awning brake, very strange mystery for sure.

Thanks for the update.

Best regards,
W.D.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By Electra 225
Well, they did do the same. They used HWH for a...

Well, they did do the same. They used HWH for a number of years. Newmar's new full wall slide design is HWH. Then WBGO had good luck with Powergear driven slides. My full wall on the Ellipse is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-01-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Posted By Electra 225
Ok thanks. Well, that's pretty impressive, it...

Ok thanks. Well, that's pretty impressive, it would seem to suggest an uptick in confidence in their product.

W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-01-2017, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,003
Posted By Electra 225
This starts with 2017 models? .

This starts with 2017 models?

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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2017, 04:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Hey thanks Robbie! I was wishing while I was...

Hey thanks Robbie! I was wishing while I was typing my last post that I had the very same video you posted handy to illustrate. I've studied it but never saved a copy. Thanks again for putting that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Hello and welcome to the forum! I do recommend...

Hello and welcome to the forum! I do recommend being proactive in the slide mechanism replacement/upgrade. I did. When I started to hear the first foreign noise coming from it I made the call to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2017, 12:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,974
Posted By Electra 225
Probably, it IS all the same after all. I just...

Probably, it IS all the same after all. I just hope the Powergear side of the aquisition has the most influence overall if you know what I mean. [emoji41]

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Electra 225
Ellipse QD Storage Mod Conclusion

Hey all, for a finishing touch, I cut the flat aluminum stock to fit around the drawer openings. I polished the pieces, and glued them in place under pressure to hold everything flat. I reinstalled...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2017, 11:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,798
Posted By Electra 225
Ellipse QD Storage Mod

I just finished up my pressure washer/deionizer mod. As it usually goes with me, as I'm doing one project, I'll think of another or discover another potential modification. This was no different, one...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-25-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,859
Posted By Electra 225
Yup. I agree it is a sad, and probably permanent...

Yup. I agree it is a sad, and probably permanent reality.....that a percentage (varies) of workers in all lines of work.....are just "watch the clock, collect my check". It makes it hard on the whole...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-25-2017, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,859
Posted By Electra 225
Agree. The CC aquisition will be a positive,...

Agree. The CC aquisition will be a positive, (reasons mentioned above). I anticipate quality coming out of it. I repeat myself from other related threads.......
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-23-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,350
Posted By Electra 225
That is precisely what I've been saying in...

That is precisely what I've been saying in numerous threads for a little while now. I have high hopes for them in Oregon, I think quality will increase on an already fine coach. Plus by moving diesel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-10-2017, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,144
Posted By Electra 225
I described about the same thing on my coach...

I described about the same thing on my coach here:

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f84/a-heads-up-about-your-electric-transfer-box-326261.html

I've read other manufacturer owners experiencing the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-10-2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,230
Posted By Electra 225
That's very disappointing about the paint, CDI...

That's very disappointing about the paint, CDI hopefully will get you taken care of. Years ago, mid 2000s I think, Newmar was having a problem with de-lamination of their side walls on some coaches....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-09-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,230
Posted By Electra 225
If I'm not mistaken, your coach has the old fixed...

If I'm not mistaken, your coach has the old fixed track design?

Are they replacing yours with the new design? I would insist they do so or you're in for a repeat sooner or later. The simple ugly...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-05-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Those are darn good ideas.

Those are darn good ideas.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-05-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Martin, I had my kitchen slide fit with the new...

Martin, I had my kitchen slide fit with the new design before a big disaster occurred, (it was starting to make some bad noises and such). They did the job at the factory in Forest City no questions...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Hello Ray, yes Lippert did buy out Power Gear. I...

Hello Ray, yes Lippert did buy out Power Gear. I think they may have things under control now at WBGO with the Schwintek mess. Boy that was a hard lesson learned that must have been very costly as...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,366
Posted By Electra 225
Yes the new design is louder and faster than the...

Yes the new design is louder and faster than the original design. It is more robust with more powerful motors. Don't be alarmed by the volume level, just make sure you follow deployment and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,192
Posted By Electra 225
Jeez I guess I didn't know that. So....2013 was...

Jeez I guess I didn't know that. So....2013 was first year for that.......we both have the 10,500 Onan (standard), was that the OP's size as well?

In any case, that's a lot of weight to pull out...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2017, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,192
Posted By Electra 225
Solo2, forgive me but, don't you have a powered...

Solo2, forgive me but, don't you have a powered generator slide?

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-21-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,984
Posted By Electra 225
We have the 2014 Ellipse QD. It's a solid coach...

We have the 2014 Ellipse QD. It's a solid coach with a lot of bang for the buck in it's class. Smooth ride and handling, a well built rig.

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2017, 09:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,854
Posted By Electra 225
D Lindy I agree. Plus WBGO will get the benefit...

D Lindy I agree. Plus WBGO will get the benefit of some of the former Country Coach craftsmanship workers, going back to work at their old factory. That should be a plus.

Regards,
W.D.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-12-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,854
Posted By Electra 225
I have a 2014 Ellipse, now, I can't speak for...

I have a 2014 Ellipse, now, I can't speak for 2015 to 2017, but mine is built really well. There's a couple spots where fit isn't totally micrometer accurate, but only I can see it. Other words,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-04-2017, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,941
Posted By Electra 225
NoMoreAz, thanks for the reply. I always have...

NoMoreAz, thanks for the reply. I always have left my inverter on at all times. When I started seeing the 14.1 volts I started to wonder about it. The colder ambient temps explain this situation, and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-02-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,941
Posted By Electra 225
Twinboat that would make sense. I have indeed...

Twinboat that would make sense. I have indeed noticed the voltage at that level during those temps outside. Learned something there!

I have done as you do Luv2Roam2, I was just wondering to be...
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