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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-01-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,858
Posted By Mike and Cha
If it is only some of your 110 outlets then it is...

If it is only some of your 110 outlets then it is most likely the breaker on the inverter itself. It is easy to overload that circuit and trip the breaker with a hairdryer, vacuum, ect. When it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-06-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,660
Posted By Mike and Cha
Make sure your TV antenna booster is on, antenna...

Make sure your TV antenna booster is on, antenna raised, turn TV on and then go to the Auto Scan and let it scan all the channels. To get the most channels out of your TV you have to do this...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,601
Posted By Mike and Cha
Just remember that an RV 6 years newer will have...

Just remember that an RV 6 years newer will have newer and most likely better technology, both on the chassis and Coach itself. If the Winnebago is really flawless, then that may be the way to go to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,894
Posted By Mike and Cha
There are many private repair shops and Mobile...

There are many private repair shops and Mobile Mechanics that will do a much better job, and many that Winnebago may authorize to do warranty work. I would call Winnebago Customer Service for...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-18-2017, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,601
Posted By Mike and Cha
Welcome to the forum. You need to add a little...

Welcome to the forum. You need to add a little more info so others can help you. How much do they want for the MH, what did they tell you it needed, what is your budget, how mechanically inclined you...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By Mike and Cha
So what is not working on it and what did they...

So what is not working on it and what did they actually "lie" about. There are many people on this forum with a variety of experience and expertise that can maybe help you out. Again starting with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-13-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,183
Posted By Mike and Cha
I do pretty much all my own maintenance so the...

I do pretty much all my own maintenance so the only "records" I have is of course what I write down and document and any receipts for things purchased such as oil/filters ect. So that doesn't mean...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-19-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,751
Posted By Mike and Cha
I have the Onan 5500 and it runs both AC's at the...

I have the Onan 5500 and it runs both AC's at the same time. It definitely puts out more than 30 amps.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,897
Posted By Mike and Cha
For the most part unless it's really hot and you...

For the most part unless it's really hot and you need two AC's you won't even notice it. When we stay at CG's that only have 30 amp, we have no problem using our Fridge, Electric Water heater or...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By Mike and Cha
That is probably fairly close to what they sold...

That is probably fairly close to what they sold for new, if the original purchaser knew what they were doing. I would do a little more research in your pricing. There are a lot of Dealers who...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-14-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,238
Posted By Mike and Cha
I honestly think that your only problem was that...

I honestly think that your only problem was that you did not move your transmission down to second gear when you started the climb. Your engine was losing RPMS and therefore sensed something was...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-04-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,633
Posted By Mike and Cha
You should have a whole house filter somewhere in...

You should have a whole house filter somewhere in the MH that needs replaced. When they sit they tend to restrict the water flow, I always change mine at the beginning of the season. Also check your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,583
Posted By Mike and Cha
Digger29, we have the same fridge. When it...

Digger29, we have the same fridge. When it switches over to propane you can stand outside next to the side fridge access vent and hear the propane burning. Two things what number did you have it set...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-28-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,054
Posted By Mike and Cha
On your satellite dish they usually come set up...

On your satellite dish they usually come set up for both Dish and Direct TV. When we got ours we couldn't get our Direct TV to work and we thought the satellite was bad or not hooked up. We took it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,283
Posted By Mike and Cha
Ours are located in one of the storage bays. They...

Ours are located in one of the storage bays. They are mounted on the wall next to each other. We have had to adjust ours, and everything has worked fine since. A small amount of vibration can affect...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,866
Posted By Mike and Cha
I don't use the cruise control unless it is an...

I don't use the cruise control unless it is an extremely flat road. When the transmission senses a need to shift it will do so at will. When in the cruise control mode that is pretty normal. The best...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-16-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,866
Posted By Mike and Cha
We have 2014 Newmar 3610 on the F53 26,000lb...

We have 2014 Newmar 3610 on the F53 26,000lb Chassis. Our dry weigh is 20,400 lbs, with a NCC of about 5600 lbs. Ours drive and handles great, takes the grades with no issues, and using the towhaul...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-16-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,818
Posted By Mike and Cha
I don't know what material it is made out of, but...

I don't know what material it is made out of, but years ago I had a crack on the exhaust manifold on my Sea Ray boat. Spent a day taking it out and took to a welding shop that didn't specialize in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2015, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,481
Posted By Mike and Cha
If you have ever done an oil change on a regular...

If you have ever done an oil change on a regular car, you can do it on your MH. It is actually easier to do because there is plenty of room to get under the engine. You can buy everything you need at...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-01-2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,435
Posted By Mike and Cha
Congrats...good luck and safe travels.

Congrats...good luck and safe travels.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,435
Posted By Mike and Cha
You can't beat the chassis it is on, so have no...

You can't beat the chassis it is on, so have no worries about that. The newer F53 chassis drives well, tracks well, doesn't get pushed around by wind or big rigs and has plenty of power. When we were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-11-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,424
Posted By Mike and Cha
Don't lock yourself into one brand. Do your...

Don't lock yourself into one brand. Do your research by reading all the different manufacturer forums on IRV2. Read what people like/dislike about their MH's, maintenance issues, what goes wrong, how...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2014, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,615
Posted By Mike and Cha
Have you tried putting them up with the engine...

Have you tried putting them up with the engine running. Some systems need the engine to be running when operating the leveling jacks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,320
Posted By Mike and Cha
Clay X2, we love our Dirt Devil system, some...

Clay X2, we love our Dirt Devil system, some people who have complained about the suction power need to check the actual vacuum bag area of the system. For some odd reason they stick the extra bags...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-12-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,257
Posted By Mike and Cha
PA Weldor, we have a Newmar, but ours came with...

PA Weldor, we have a Newmar, but ours came with the same instructions re using a wool mitt and baby shampoo. I do use the wool mitt as I found the microfiber does leave swirl marks. I use Mothers car...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,093
Posted By Mike and Cha
We run the water tank full for the same reason,...

We run the water tank full for the same reason, it just seems to ride better. And also due to the drought some campgrounds in Ca shut off the water supply at individual campsites. People think I'm...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-06-2014, 12:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,093
Posted By Mike and Cha
Our is on a Ford F53 26,000lb chassis with...

Our is on a Ford F53 26,000lb chassis with similar size MH. We have put around 8,000 miles on it so far. We have not had to add anything as it drive great, tracks well, and we do not get pushed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-04-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,742
Posted By Mike and Cha
We have covers but I watch the slides go in and...

We have covers but I watch the slides go in and see the pine needles/leaves falling off as the slides come in. Where are they getting caught, is there something I'm not checking.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-30-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,361
Posted By Mike and Cha
When you move, any distance, to a new CG you...

When you move, any distance, to a new CG you should let each TV go thru auto program again, you will get all the channels that way.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-28-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,756
Posted By Mike and Cha
I didn't see it listed anywhere as an option, and...

I didn't see it listed anywhere as an option, and I never asked because I really never thought about it until we did our walkthrough. The only way to fill the tank is by having it hooked up to a...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-28-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,756
Posted By Mike and Cha
On the newer MH's I don't think they have the...

On the newer MH's I don't think they have the gravity fill (at least mine doesn't and nor do some of the others I have looked at). One mechanic I talked to said you could add water thru the tube you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-20-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,619
Posted By Mike and Cha
It sounds like the warranties can vary quite a...

It sounds like the warranties can vary quite a bit in price and coverage. We bought ours new and the dealer sold us the warranty for $2000 total. It covers the entire house bumper to bumper for 7...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-20-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,631
Posted By Mike and Cha
Congrats on your new purchase, each persons MH...

Congrats on your new purchase, each persons MH becomes their little baby to treasure and play with. Getting it and setting it up how you want is half the fun. As mentioned earlier always keep your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By Mike and Cha
We had the same thing happen, and did the same as...

We had the same thing happen, and did the same as you. I try to do all my own maintainence, so I frequently check the underside and chassis the best that I can. I have yet to find any damage and it...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,873
Posted By Mike and Cha
If you really love your MH and the floorplan, but...

If you really love your MH and the floorplan, but would like some of the new style equipment/components of the new MH's, you can always take it to a RV shop that specializes in MH remodels. When we...
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