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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-27-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,756
Posted By Deny
I have had both, I prefer the hardwire

I have had both, I prefer the hardwire
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-31-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,138
Posted By Deny
I would get with the Blue Ox folks They will...

I would get with the Blue Ox folks

They will pinpoint the problem and the fix.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-02-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By Deny
any of those state parks are winners..just find...

any of those state parks are winners..just find one you can get In (tough to do) Yankees suck them up, this time of year, Floridians suck them up in the summer
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-16-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,140
Posted By Deny
I agree...take them off & leave them in the...

I agree...take them off & leave them in the garage. I never used extensions on the inner..I found a chuck & pressure gauge that worked without an extension. Required having the wheel in the proper...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-09-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,756
Posted By Deny
I put a 12" piece of light nylon rope on the cap...

I put a 12" piece of light nylon rope on the cap & tie the other end on the trailer
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-24-2020, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,118
Posted By Deny
we ordered a new 2014 24V from Lichtsinn..we kept...

we ordered a new 2014 24V from Lichtsinn..we kept it 23 most, 37K miles. The experience was fantastic. I did not get levelers, I did not up grade the suspension, and, I did not need to. We went up...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-29-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,496
Posted By Deny
sorry, no way for this to happen, accidentally. ...

sorry, no way for this to happen, accidentally.

And, I don't believe it happened at all
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-22-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,764
Posted By Deny
Best to call an electrician, get an estimate.

Best to call an electrician, get an estimate.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,397
Posted By Deny
I completely agree with you, concerning the...

I completely agree with you, concerning the emission/safety sensor issues. We ordered a new Winnebago View, picked it up with 25 miles on it in Forest City, Iowa. We kept it 2 years, enjoyed every...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-29-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Posted By Deny
the view is a bargain, compared to the era ...

the view is a bargain, compared to the era

if the room/storage is an issue. the issue will only get to be more glaring

we put 37k miles pn a view in 23 months...never had a bad day/night

ps...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,157
Posted By Deny
I'm sure you will get to the source of the...

I'm sure you will get to the source of the problem by working your way through the components.

I have done worse..I fried an alternator doing what you did. The parts man told me:"when they build...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 04-20-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,481
Posted By Deny
We love the Keys....hot or not Take a...

We love the Keys....hot or not

Take a boat...take plenty to read...explore every street...

5pm to bed time is the best time in the summer heat, float in the water, do boat tours..just hang out....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,280
Posted By Deny
I had one of those. Do exactly what MB...

I had one of those.

Do exactly what MB says...use exactly the right oil. Use exactly the right filter (Hengst is fine). Do the same thing with your diesel Gen

Replace the fuel filter..exactly...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,464
Posted By Deny
I use clear stuff , in a tube< called "Goop" buy...

I use clear stuff , in a tube< called "Goop" buy it at Lowe's

It works great on pvc, or metal, as well
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-02-2019, 04:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,073
Posted By Deny
I got a horn(actually 2 horns , in a set) from...

I got a horn(actually 2 horns , in a set) from Harbor Freight. Just added one, by tapping into the existing horn wiring harness. It's a little tight, under the grille, but the horn snugly fits.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-17-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,518
Posted By Deny
In Fla, or other hot states..that Gen is a must...

In Fla, or other hot states..that Gen is a must have. Matter of fact, it's tough to sell a motorhome without a Gen.

PS..a motorhome , with a generator, is worth gold, after a hurricane hits, or a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-20-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,236
Posted By Deny
cutting & splicing is not a good habit to get...

cutting & splicing is not a good habit to get into

Much better to go to a fuse block...find an empty fuse spot (on the hot side of ignition) run a wire from there to your need

This attitude...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-06-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,807
Posted By Deny
We bought from Lichtsin. We did not get the...

We bought from Lichtsin. We did not get the protection package.

We kept the rig 23 mos., put 37K miles on the 24V

Sold it , because that was our plan, we checked all the boxes in our travel...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-29-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,989
Posted By Deny
I had 2 bad sensors in 6 months, first at 25K,...

I had 2 bad sensors in 6 months, first at 25K, second at 37K. We kept our view 23 months, loved every mile, we were just done with that travel phase
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-29-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,436
Posted By Deny
Have you received admission of Liability from the...

Have you received admission of Liability from the Benz dealer??

Unless they have assumed liability.....your insurance is primary, meaning, that in the absence of knowing who did the damage or MB...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-15-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,279
Posted By Deny
Great choice of vehicle. Follow the...

Great choice of vehicle.

Follow the maintenance suggestions, especially the fluid spec, and you will be fine.

The more maintenance you can do yourself, the better off you will be
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-15-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,509
Posted By Deny
I'm betting a loose 12 Volt Connection At...

I'm betting a loose 12 Volt Connection

At Battery, or solenoid

Don't buy starter or battery , until after you clean & tighten cables. If you have a mickey mouse cable end that attaches by...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-29-2019, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,808
Posted By Deny
As for the Oil changes. 10K is the max I would...

As for the Oil changes. 10K is the max I would do ( & did) before oil changes.

Required oil specs are very specific...I got Mobil 1 from Napa, when on sale. I had napa order it in , & kept it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-28-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,808
Posted By Deny
We had a 2014 24V....loved it! I took out the...

We had a 2014 24V....loved it! I took out the sofa/couch & installed 2 recliners.

Great Camper. Great driver. We put on 37K mi in 23 mos, sold it for 79% of my purchase price. The buyer can...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-26-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By Deny
The trailer should ride level (or within 2 inches...

The trailer should ride level (or within 2 inches of level)

My hensley hitch sells offset hitch adjusters (in increments of 2 inches) that plug into your receiver hitch....then you couple the...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 08-26-2019, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,566
Posted By Deny
Welcome, travel is what we do to prevent a...

Welcome, travel is what we do to prevent a misspent life. All our good memories seem to evolve from family & travel.

I feel fortunate to have enjoyed the best of both.

Carry on , travel well,...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-04-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,973
Posted By Deny
we did that with a 24V Camping world has 2...

we did that with a 24V

Camping world has 2 recliners with a center armrest that fits perfectly

look in their catalogue
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-16-2019, 04:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,137
Posted By Deny
Adjust Choke: Begin with the gen cold (not...

Adjust Choke:

Begin with the gen cold (not having been run for at least 12 hrs)

Pull off the air filter...Spray choke (carb) cleaner on linkage....free up movement of all parts.

Butterfly...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-14-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,137
Posted By Deny
sounds like the choke is not working

sounds like the choke is not working
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-02-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,719
Posted By Deny
People, all over the world, live in a lot less. ...

People, all over the world, live in a lot less. I've stayed places that weren't anyway near as nice as my view.

We've taken two 90 day tops, and never had a bad day, I just don't want to live...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-28-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,926
Posted By Deny
Had a new view in 2014 , kept it 23 months ...

Had a new view in 2014 , kept it 23 months

We noticed how they feel "overweight" and ride like an elephant on uneven terrain, but rode great on good roads.

I too wonder about the results.
...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-22-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,517
Posted By Deny
All good ideas, just keep plugging, something...

All good ideas, just keep plugging, something will show up. State, County, Federal parks are the best (for us). Weekends can be tough to find a spot..Might be a good idea to stay friday & saturday...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-11-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,409
Posted By Deny
We owned a new view....loved it, not so crazy...

We owned a new view....loved it, not so crazy about the MB part of it. Just found the maintenance was way too much trouble, for a do-it-yourselfer.

We shopped Winnebago towable, found them to be...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-01-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,409
Posted By Deny
I suppose we all remember the day when our...

I suppose we all remember the day when our friends sold us cars, insurance, or, most any other goods or services.

There was a day that we would not even think of patronizing anybody but them. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-31-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
Posted By Deny
we had 2 folding chairs in the belly storage...

we had 2 folding chairs in the belly storage where the inverter is

Lounge chairs (2) will go in the shower, with the clothes hamper. easily moved, on the rare occasion you use the view shower
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-31-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,409
Posted By Deny
my guess is....they are losing money in that...

my guess is....they are losing money in that market
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-05-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By Deny
We had the same issues with our 2014 View, we...

We had the same issues with our 2014 View, we picked it up in Forest City Iowa.

We had issues that were there when we picked it up with 25 miles on it.

I never took it in...I fixed things...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-12-2018, 05:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 58,109
Posted By Deny
Great Story about the gears, sourced from old...

Great Story about the gears, sourced from old Micro. Your tale give us horders new spirit to resist trashing our old equipment.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-15-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
Over thinking is a curse among us oldsters. ...

Over thinking is a curse among us oldsters.

We had a 2014 24V, put 37K miles in 23 mos, up into Canada on both sides of the US, and all the national parks , plus the "gotta see" stuff in between. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-14-2017, 04:47 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
We live in Fla. We , also, ordered from...

We live in Fla. We , also, ordered from Lichtsin, and flew out for delivery.

After spending a few days parked on their lot, we took off up into Canada, then traveled around the Lakes, into UP,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2017, 04:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,564
Posted By Deny
25' winnebago view.....takes me no more than 40...

25' winnebago view.....takes me no more than 40 minutes...I live in fla.....They never really get dirty down here, but, the sun eats them up, if you let it, have to keep a shine on the finish, and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,564
Posted By Deny
I use Johnson car wash/wax or turtle wash...

I use Johnson car wash/wax or turtle wash wax....both $4-$5

Put a little on an extendable wash mit pole

Follow up with a towel wrapped on the mit

Cleans & shines....

No hose washing ,...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-23-2016, 04:43 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
Depending on what year you have. Our 2014 View...

Depending on what year you have. Our 2014 View (2013 Chasis) had a heating element. The non-heated unit will not fit.....check around, the price varies greatly, depending on source.

It is a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-12-2016, 05:47 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
one of the best things about the View is the...

one of the best things about the View is the maneuverability. You can turn one around on a 2 lane country road, without leaving the roadway. We camped on bumpy narrow sites, with no other campers...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-25-2016, 05:24 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
You probably are not at risk, at 9300 miles. ...

You probably are not at risk, at 9300 miles.

The rear wheel sensors can (and do) go bad. When a wheel sensor goes bad...several lights come on....the brake light, the slippery road light...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-21-2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
Yes, on the wheel sensor issue. I had both rears...

Yes, on the wheel sensor issue. I had both rears replaced....1 at 24K miles, the other at 37K miles (MB covered it under warranty)
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2016, 04:02 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
We got a short rubber hose in our delivery...

We got a short rubber hose in our delivery packet....I put it on the valve cap, spun the cap off. I used a small air gauge (not just any air gauge) to get a reading. Then I used a Harbor freight...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-17-2016, 03:51 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
Yes, you get a curtain. It was in the closet...

Yes, you get a curtain. It was in the closet when we got ours.....it was still in the closet when we sold the rig, 37K miles & 24 months later.

PS we spent about 250 nights in our 24V.....all...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-25-2016, 05:43 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
Go to the "GOOD SHOP" MB repair shops are...

Go to the "GOOD SHOP"

MB repair shops are great for warranty & inherent MB problems.....but tires & alignment are best done by your local owner/operator that you know to be good. I drove 75...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-21-2016, 04:47 AM
Replies: 597
Views: 170,307
Posted By Deny
We had the Norcold in our 2014. It would...

We had the Norcold in our 2014. It would occasionally go to 12V, on its own, but, 12V is a terrible choice because it will run batteries dead quickly. 12V is only a failsafe for the occasion that...
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