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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2018, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,092
Posted By smlranger
Glad you found the problem and was able to take...

Glad you found the problem and was able to take care of it. The Aqua Hot is a complicated beast and manufacturers who make them hard to access should have their butts kicked.

Our Country Coach...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2017, 04:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,350
Posted By smlranger
No Adventurer??

Was looking at the WGO website and under Gas Class A category there is no Adventurer. Has WGO discontinued what was their flagship gas class A coach for years?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2017, 05:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
HWH is the manufacturer of the hydraulic jack and...

HWH is the manufacturer of the hydraulic jack and slide mechanisms on your coach. They are located in Moscow, Iowa. There is also a company in Indiana (Elkhart I think) called Stuart Services? who...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-13-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
Most likely you have a weak extend valve for the...

Most likely you have a weak extend valve for the bedroom slide.

If you have not had the coach long, it may help to just cycle the slide room several times to dislodge any trash/goobers that may be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2017, 05:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
IIRC, there is a switch near the top of the One...

IIRC, there is a switch near the top of the One Place panel in the hallway for the water heater electric element. It may be near the switch for the engine block heater.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
Level coach first, then put slides out.

Level coach first, then put slides out.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-09-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
Robb, if you are on a fairly level site, just use...

Robb, if you are on a fairly level site, just use the jacks to level coach. Level side to side first, then front to back. I always put wooden pads down under the jack feet. If you are on a site...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-08-2017, 08:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,230
Posted By smlranger
Qaaa164035 Rob, had same coach for 8 yrs. ...

Qaaa164035

Rob, had same coach for 8 yrs. That little speaker is attached to your rear camera. Should have volume control knob on video monitor. Pretty useless IMO unless you want to hear noise...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,790
Posted By smlranger
That pic should be a reminder how important it is...

That pic should be a reminder how important it is to inspect that roof to drip rail joint and address any failed caulk. On my previous coach, 2002 Journey, I used a strip of 2" eternabond tape to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-14-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,512
Posted By smlranger
The Journey/Meridian was the top selling DP for...

The Journey/Meridian was the top selling DP for several years during the early to mid 2000's so that is why you see a lot of them.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-10-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,376
Posted By smlranger
I can highly recommend Winnebago Motor Home and...

I can highly recommend Winnebago Motor Home and Trailer Sales in Rockford, Ill. We were treated very well by them when we bought a used Winnebago DP a few years back. While there, we spoke to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-02-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,832
Posted By smlranger
Not sure I understand how you use your leveling...

Not sure I understand how you use your leveling system. Winnebago recommends leveling side to side first, then front to back. Not sure your broken windshield has anything to do with this but just...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 03-20-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,858
Posted By smlranger
Dolly, been there, done that. Unless you want to...

Dolly, been there, done that. Unless you want to fool with loading a car on a dolly in the rain, periodically tightening wheel straps, having to move/store the dolly at some RV sites, suggest you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2017, 07:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,223
Posted By smlranger
Good question, although I don't seem to read of...

Good question, although I don't seem to read of this particular issue with the newer models. Guess their new Achilles heel is the Schwintek slide issue.

From what I can see from the outside of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,223
Posted By smlranger
The front/rear cap-to-roof joint on a Winnebago...

The front/rear cap-to-roof joint on a Winnebago is the perfect place for 4" Eternabond tape. It looks fine and is a permanment worry-free fix.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,223
Posted By smlranger
The rubber trim just pulls off. It has a...

The rubber trim just pulls off. It has a protrusion on the back that fits into a plastic channel that is stuck to the steel frame with double stick tape. If you have gotten grime/water behind the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-28-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,274
Posted By smlranger
There is a system that has been used for years...

There is a system that has been used for years and it is the hydraulic system/s made by HWH in Moscow, IA. Winnebago used them until they decided to lower cost and go for the flimsy Lippert stuff. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-25-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,811
Posted By smlranger
It is truly unfortunate when anyone buys an...

It is truly unfortunate when anyone buys an expensive RV and has problems that prevent them from using and enjoying it. While I cannot speak personally to Winnebago quality in recent years, the two...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-23-2017, 05:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,297
Posted By smlranger
Curious in what way was the customer service...

Curious in what way was the customer service experience unpleasant? I was recently at the new Winnebago/Country Coach facility in Oregon and had service done on my CC. Since Winnebago bought that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-18-2017, 01:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,353
Posted By smlranger
Agree with your DW. Bottom line, most any of the...

Agree with your DW. Bottom line, most any of the major brand commercial truck tires are going to work just fine on your coach. So, pick something from those brands you listed and let the out the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-13-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
I use four pads to do the entire coach. I've...

I use four pads to do the entire coach. I've always used the premix so can't comment on using a concentrate.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-11-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
I think it is Mary Moppins. IMO, there is...

I think it is Mary Moppins. IMO, there is nothing terribly unique or different with the Wash Wax All system other than the mop system is easy to use on a large vehicle. The liquid (blue) stuff...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,353
Posted By smlranger
IMO, ignore the tire shops telling you to avoid...

IMO, ignore the tire shops telling you to avoid any tire because 'it is a commercial truck tire.' Most of these tires are commercial truck tires designed for all wheel positions. There are many...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-02-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,353
Posted By smlranger
Had a 2002 Journey and replaced the OEM XRV's...

Had a 2002 Journey and replaced the OEM XRV's with 275/70/22.5. No clearance issues on front or rear.

Do yourself a favor and look into Hankook AH-12's. Great tries and lower cost than Michelin.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By smlranger
I believe there are You Tube videos showing how...

I believe there are You Tube videos showing how to replace the toppers on the A&E/Dometic toppers. Check the RV Geeks website since I believe they have one. Also, there is a company called Tough...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-28-2017, 05:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
Primarily because 303 offers better UV protection...

Primarily because 303 offers better UV protection and that is what Country Coach recommends for my roof. The Wash Wax All would certainly clean and shine the roof.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2017, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
I tried it on my fiberglass roof once and decided...

I tried it on my fiberglass roof once and decided not to continue. I don't care if my roof doesn't shine but I do want it clean and don't want it to chalk and put white streaks on the coach.

So,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
Agree, it seems to defy all logic. I've used...

Agree, it seems to defy all logic. I've used other dry wash products before getting Wash Wax All and had previously discovered that the good ones, used properly, did not scratch the paint. I've...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-23-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
A gallon lasts a long time. I'm just now getting...

A gallon lasts a long time. I'm just now getting into my third gallon and I got the system in 2014. I've done my 42' coach several times along with my toad and golf car. So if you use it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,491
Posted By smlranger
I've been using the Wash Wax All system for 3 yrs...

I've been using the Wash Wax All system for 3 yrs and it really works as advertised. I love it.

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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-17-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By smlranger
We owned two Winnebago coaches before getting our...

We owned two Winnebago coaches before getting our current coach in 2013. We had a 1997 Adventurer then a 2002 Journey. We had the Journey for 8 years. Both were purchased used. Both were good...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-14-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,478
Posted By smlranger
Sorry about that but good to know the dealer is...

Sorry about that but good to know the dealer is forthright and getting you fixed.

Just a tip in case they continue to have trouble getting a replacement from Winnebago. I replaced the mirror...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2016, 05:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,332
Posted By smlranger
I can only say what I have read in the various...

I can only say what I have read in the various press releases and what several of the employees told me when we were at the Junction City location in September. Winnebago press releases said diesel...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-26-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,332
Posted By smlranger
Not surprising. Lichtsinn is a nice dealer but...

Not surprising. Lichtsinn is a nice dealer but not as 'big' as some dealers. Since they are only one mile from the factory, I suspect many of the coaches they sell have been ordered for a specific...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,552
Posted By smlranger
I would certainly find a reputable metal...

I would certainly find a reputable metal shop/fabricator and see what they say. It is just a piece of flat aluminum with a radius in it and small bend along the leading edge. IIRC, it has 3...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,552
Posted By smlranger
I would try calling Lichtsinn Motors parts in...

I would try calling Lichtsinn Motors parts in Forest City, IA and see if they can source it. If Winnebago no longer makes that part, maybe Lichtsinn has one or can tell you where else you can try. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,014
Posted By smlranger
If you are going to go to flooded cell batteries,...

If you are going to go to flooded cell batteries, do yourself a big favor and get a Quick Fill battery watering system. You will thank yourself many times.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,014
Posted By smlranger
I would suggest that most auto parts store folks...

I would suggest that most auto parts store folks know little about the real differences in batteries. The fact that they told you 'to them all group 31 batteries were deep cycle' should be evidence...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-10-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,014
Posted By smlranger
If you have added an AGM battery to same bank as...

If you have added an AGM battery to same bank as the two wet cell batteries, consider that AGM's need a different charging scheme. You should not mix them. Modern multistage inverter/chargers can...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-01-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,299
Posted By smlranger
We just finished up a service visit at the...

We just finished up a service visit at the Winne/CC facility in Junction City on 9/26 - 9/28. The service folks are great. This was our second visit there, the first in 2014. My service tech told...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-25-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,299
Posted By smlranger
We are at Winnebago/CC now for service. There as...

We are at Winnebago/CC now for service. There as as many Winnebago coaches here as are Country Coach rigs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-24-2016, 05:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,261
Posted By smlranger
Owned a 2002 Journey for 8 years and cleaned...

Owned a 2002 Journey for 8 years and cleaned radiator annually. A couple of suggestions:

1. Don't use regular Simple Green. It is hard on aluminum. Extreme Simple Green is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-06-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,589
Posted By smlranger
While it is early in the relationship, it does...

While it is early in the relationship, it does seem the Winnebago acquisition of CC is paying off for both CC and Winnebago owners..... and the employees of the former CC. Winnebago in Forest City,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-05-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,589
Posted By smlranger
Thanks for the videos and update. We have a...

Thanks for the videos and update. We have a service appointment on Monday, Sept. 26. I called this past Thursday and that was the first thing available. I am glad they are busy. We were there in...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-21-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,282
Posted By smlranger
I was beginning to wonder if any of you had...

I was beginning to wonder if any of you had cameras:D;).
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-19-2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,282
Posted By smlranger
GNR, you folks having fun??

OK, Winnebago owners, we are not seeing any photos or hearing much about the big WIT GNR. I even checked the WIT section and saw nothing (did I miss it?)

So, tell us if you are having a great...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-19-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,796
Posted By smlranger
Had 02 Journey and replaced heater core twice. ...

Had 02 Journey and replaced heater core twice. Cannot be done without removing front clip. You can remove enough hardware to tilt it forward and rest it on something but taking it off entirely is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-05-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,703
Posted By smlranger
You are right on about the current Coleman Mach...

You are right on about the current Coleman Mach 8. I just replaced one of my 10 year old 15K Coleman heat pumps with a Mach 8. Compared to the old unit removed from the coach, the new one looks...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-30-2016, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,714
Posted By smlranger
I would be surprised if your Journey did not have...

I would be surprised if your Journey did not have an inverter/charger. As suggested, check the left rear compartment and make sure it is turned on. Do you have a small control panel in the coach...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-23-2016, 05:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,773
Posted By smlranger
We purchased a used 2002 Journey 36G DL in 2005...

We purchased a used 2002 Journey 36G DL in 2005 and kept it for 8 years. Overall it was a great coach. It had the 330hp CAT 3126E engine and I never had any mechanical issues in 60K miles of...
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