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Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-02-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,584
Posted By soricobob
Not familiar with Kansas, but close to the 40 in...

Not familiar with Kansas, but close to the 40 in Albuquerque is All American RV Park. Very nice, convenient, and free breakfast. Oasis RV Park west of Amarillo is your choice in that area. And west...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-15-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
Posted By soricobob
I like the Good Sam warranty not because of any...

I like the Good Sam warranty not because of any reason except, every 4 months it allows you to change your deductible, and as a part timer, I like paying less when I’m in storage.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-22-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,411
Posted By soricobob
I have found that the Service Advisor is the...

I have found that the Service Advisor is the key.When I had my Essex, and no one knew how to service it, I ended up at LaMesa RV in Tucson,and Joseph (with Scott) took care of me for several years....
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-15-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,181
Posted By soricobob
Not only happy with our Grand Tour,but thrilled...

Not only happy with our Grand Tour,but thrilled in comparison to the Newmar Essex we last had. As far as I'm concerned, Winnebago has hit it out of the park with this, and La Mesa RV in Mesa, AZ has...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-28-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By soricobob
My coach is black with gold stripes, and...

My coach is black with gold stripes, and stainless steel on the bottom. It works well on all the colors and surfaces (including glass and chrome). I guess they give you so many so you don't have the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,406
Posted By soricobob
Wash and wax any rig

Like so many others I have been held captive to the "no hose" rule at RV parks. Well, I found the best alternative yet, Armor All Wash Wipes, and Armor All Wax Wipes. Each box contains 12 large,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-11-2017, 06:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Good info, and thanks for the link.

Good info, and thanks for the link.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-10-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Interesting, thanks!

Interesting, thanks!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-07-2017, 06:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Thanks for all the good advice. BTW, 99Adven, we...

Thanks for all the good advice. BTW, 99Adven, we love our M&G, had it for 11 years!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-03-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Thanks, I will, as I'm partial to Hummer after...

Thanks, I will, as I'm partial to Hummer after the way GM has allowed me free window lifts, sun roof repair, etc. for the next 50K miles. And Henry Brown (local GM dealer) is a gem. I'll look in May...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-01-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
It sounds like I have much fewer options than I...

It sounds like I have much fewer options than I did in 06, but with your help I am finding out more and more. Many thanks!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-29-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Thanks for the info, and suggestions.

Thanks for the info, and suggestions.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-28-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Thanks for that!

Thanks for that!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-28-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
Yes, you've got it. I currently tow a Hummer H2,...

Yes, you've got it. I currently tow a Hummer H2, but it is starting ton show it's age, and am looking into alternatives. I have 3 dogs (ranging in size from 50-100 lbs), and a wife. We are quite...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-22-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,533
Posted By soricobob
New Toad

Since I bought my Hummer H2 in 06, there have been s few innovations, and as I look at new vehicles I wonder what my fellow RVers would suggest. I need room for 3 Border Collies, and would like a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-02-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,215
Posted By soricobob
We had a similar issue on our second trip (the...

We had a similar issue on our second trip (the first trip was fine). When I returned home, and brought it to the dealer, the Tech (Brian) said, "Oh, just unzip the bottom of the mattress cover,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-19-2016, 03:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By soricobob
Thanks very much for your replies/input. ...

Thanks very much for your replies/input.
Ron, I agree that there appears to be no way to gain access to the place underneath the sliding linen closet, which to me means it's even more important...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By soricobob
My guess is that it is a common cost cutting...

My guess is that it is a common cost cutting issue, easily insulated and "protected" by the owner.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,915
Posted By soricobob
10 square feet of empty space

When my wife told me a favorite necklace of hers was missing a search ensued throughout the house, garage, and both cars and our Winnebago 42 QL. We spent countless hours, in our spare time,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-27-2016, 04:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,732
Posted By soricobob
I switched from a Newmar (Essex) to a Winnebago,...

I switched from a Newmar (Essex) to a Winnebago, and am very happy I did.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-07-2016, 07:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,125
Posted By soricobob
You might like Oasis in Vegas, and Riverside in...

You might like Oasis in Vegas, and Riverside in Laughlin. While at each place, since you have a toad, you can look around for what else is available. Riverside offers "member rewards", and those...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2016, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,318
Posted By soricobob
Great videos of you and your family. Gives some...

Great videos of you and your family. Gives some insight into what to expect, but I imagine there will be greater signs of life as; 1. it becomes better known, 2. has more parts in stock.
It sure is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By soricobob
Without a "disconnect switch" I would simply...

Without a "disconnect switch" I would simply disconnect the batteries.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-07-2016, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By soricobob
They will work, but you will have room to spare. ...

They will work, but you will have room to spare. The bed is not king size, but I'm not sure queen size will fit.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-02-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,832
Posted By soricobob
Yes and no. Yes, because if something...

Yes and no.
Yes, because if something catastrophic happens, you'll be covered.
No, because, as I found out, even on the first night you own the RV, and are covered by Coach-Net and Good Sam, and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-25-2016, 04:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,284
Posted By soricobob
We just returned from a one month trip, our first...

We just returned from a one month trip, our first in our new GT QL. We had a list of 10-15 things that concerned us, dropped it off where we bought it (LaMesa RV, Mesa, AZ), and told Dominic what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-23-2016, 07:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,436
Posted By soricobob
We got home 10 days ago from our first trip. It...

We got home 10 days ago from our first trip. It was such a pleasant experience compared to our last motorhome (new 06 Essex). Yes, we had some minor issues, and we dropped the coach off at LaMesa...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2016, 07:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,436
Posted By soricobob
I posted in another thread (2016 Grand Tour Road...

I posted in another thread (2016 Grand Tour Road trip), and we are at the Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort, and loving the coach (2016 QL). It is great to drive, and wonderful to live in. Yes, we had a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-25-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,436
Posted By soricobob
I posted in another thread (2016 Grand Tour Road...

I posted in another thread (2016 Grand Tour Road trip), and we are at the Las Vegas Motorcoach Resort, and loving the coach. It is great to drive, and wonderful to live in. Yes, we had a few issues,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
I didn't know that the next episode would occur...

I didn't know that the next episode would occur so soon, but the M & G braking system LaMesa installed in the coach activated the brakes on my toad (Hummer H2) on the way home from the dealer, and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Repair update; I must give credit, where credit...

Repair update; I must give credit, where credit is due, and Winnebago (Russ) came through, and LaMesa received the parts on Monday. LaMesa (Dominic) saw to it that the parts were installed correctly...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Next update; just got a call (Friday @ 1 pm) from...

Next update; just got a call (Friday @ 1 pm) from the Winnebago Western District Manager, and he told me the parts will be at the dealer this Monday. Maybe the conversation I had with the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Interesting, do you still have to do that?

Interesting, do you still have to do that?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Thanks, maybe when we get our trip going I'll get...

Thanks, maybe when we get our trip going I'll get some pictures up.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Next update; Just got word that the overnight...

Next update; Just got word that the overnight delivery from Winnebago ain't happening, because Winnebago has to get the parts from the manufacturer, and that will take 8 days. Can't imagine!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Yes Ricardo, LaMesa is responsible, and yes, a...

Yes Ricardo, LaMesa is responsible, and yes, a repeated, non-fixable, slide issue is a matter of safety. However, I am operating on the assumption that it can be fixed, and it will not be repeating,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Thanks, they are being replaced, and when I'm on...

Thanks, they are being replaced, and when I'm on the road and it happens, it will upset me even more. However, I will keep track, and if it cannot be fixed there are lemon laws which protect...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Next update; June 2, Thursday @ 11 am, just heard...

Next update; June 2, Thursday @ 11 am, just heard from LaMesa that Winnebago diagnosed it as needing a control board and a bed motor. They will ship it immediately, but if I want it overnight or 2...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-01-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
Yesterday morning I got ahold of Coachnet, and...

Yesterday morning I got ahold of Coachnet, and they sent a roadside assistance person. While waiting for him, I got ahold of Winnebago Roadside Assistance. The Winnebago person said that if the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
We find no such yellow wires, although the loose...

We find no such yellow wires, although the loose wire is white. Also, there is no screw/bolt to attach and turn to raise/lower bed. We shall wait until we get assistance tomorrow when, it appears,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
No, we have been trying to operate the bed for...

No, we have been trying to operate the bed for the last 16 hours, to no avail. There is a module under the bed with several lights, and they are blinking red, so we expect that might be a "bad...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,065
Posted By soricobob
2016 GrandTour shakedown issue

We picked up the coach yesterday, and are about 45 minutes from home, spending a night in it, before going away for a month or so. When we arrived, we put the slides out, lowered the bed, hooked up,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
Thanks. I'll post pictures, and keep the forum...

Thanks. I'll post pictures, and keep the forum updated.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2016, 05:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
We stayed, the first night of our 9 week...

We stayed, the first night of our 9 week teacher's vacation, at a KOA in Iowa City, and we discovered we forgot pillows (got them in Nebraska the next day). Things have changed, and continue to....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-04-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
I agree that's awesome, as Oregon is a place we...

I agree that's awesome, as Oregon is a place we go pretty regularly, but I haven't been through Iowa since 1966 (in my VW Westphalia).
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-03-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
Peterson, sometimes we are in that area...

Peterson, sometimes we are in that area (Kerrville), and I owe you so will let you know.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-03-2016, 05:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
Thanks to you all, and Peterson you were right. ...

Thanks to you all, and Peterson you were right. I look forward to further conversations with all.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
Thanks, I will, and likewise, I will post the...

Thanks, I will, and likewise, I will post the positive as well. After having been with Newmar for a while, and experienced the Essex, I have pre-conceived notions after switching brands.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-01-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,310
Posted By soricobob
I will take that advice, and if I have issues...

I will take that advice, and if I have issues with the new 2016 Grand Tour I purchased yesterday, that cannot be taken care of elsewhere, head to Iowa.
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