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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,874
Posted By Atom Ant
As much as the overall design kind of sucks, I...

As much as the overall design kind of sucks, I would go back to fiberglass. I don't think they could go thicker or it wouldn't wrap around the sides. Just make sure they use the Winnebago product...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By Atom Ant
Ya, its the circulation. The furnace has...

Ya, its the circulation. The furnace has ductwork to your basement to heat the pipes, whereas using electric heaters or the fireplace would not circulate that heat to the basement.

As NYBobbo...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By Atom Ant
There is absolutely no argument there! :thumb:

There is absolutely no argument there! :thumb:
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By Atom Ant
I don't want to say no exceptions, but I've...

I don't want to say no exceptions, but I've always felt confident my CO license is good in all states I visit, just because of the logistics involved with trying to get a license in another state you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By Atom Ant
Just remember electric heat typically doesn't...

Just remember electric heat typically doesn't circulate to the basement areas to keep pipes warm. Not that you should hit real cold weather, but be conscious.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By Atom Ant
Or even if you found a spot with electric. I...

Or even if you found a spot with electric. I wouldn't hesitate then.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-10-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,733
Posted By Atom Ant
eeew - Hotel is a dirty word :) ...

eeew - Hotel is a dirty word :)

But....without electricity it's probably a good choice. The power draw on the furnace is substantial so in addition to high propane use you will be probably be...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-09-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By Atom Ant
Ah, thanks. Not knowing what the issue was, from...

Ah, thanks. Not knowing what the issue was, from the pics I figured it might have something to do with the hole getting plugged and then holding water.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-08-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By Atom Ant
Ah sorry, I didn't see the other post.

Ah sorry, I didn't see the other post.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-08-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Atom Ant
Well, I gave it my first shot and used 8 gal and...

Well, I gave it my first shot and used 8 gal and still ran out. I have to look at improving this, as I like to winterize several times a year. My biggest consumers:

hose reel
Macerator toilet...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-05-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,315
Posted By Atom Ant
According to the FMCA mag, They will build Tour...

According to the FMCA mag, They will build Tour and Journey there as well.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-05-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,478
Posted By Atom Ant
Air Water Separator Recall

Not sure if it is technically a recall, but got this in the mail yesterday for the water separator. If it looks like the bottom one, it needs replaced.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-04-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,304
Posted By Atom Ant
Great stories! Thanks! we are only into our s 5...

Great stories! Thanks! we are only into our s 5 months, but nothing as good as yours to talk about :)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,874
Posted By Atom Ant
You should send him the pictures above and ask...

You should send him the pictures above and ask again!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,934
Posted By Atom Ant
The key from Amazon actually comes from the...

The key from Amazon actually comes from the Winnebago Outdoor store. You might call them and ask if there are different keys, but I get the feeling they are all the same.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By Atom Ant
It is a Patrick, and they even called me after I...

It is a Patrick, and they even called me after I inquired about a schematic. He said they are pretty much imports and I wouldn't be able to get parts, rather they would just ship a new one if under...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,874
Posted By Atom Ant
Ya you're right, it doesn't look like there is.

Ya you're right, it doesn't look like there is.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,934
Posted By Atom Ant
There are some from the winnebago store here: ...

There are some from the winnebago store here:
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,874
Posted By Atom Ant
I found this video that more or less shows the...

I found this video that more or less shows the factory roof install process (starts about minute 13). I guess it is possible the roof is glued down to the substrate before they set down the trusses....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-29-2016, 08:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,874
Posted By Atom Ant
I'm confused - I was not aware the fiberglass was...

I'm confused - I was not aware the fiberglass was laminated to roofing material, so how would it delam? Isn't it just a sheet of fiberglass tucked in at the sides like a bedsheet?

I just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By Atom Ant
Thanks guys! A project this weekend. Need to...

Thanks guys! A project this weekend. Need to find out why the flames don't move.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By Atom Ant
Thanks Ron, I'm sure its the same. So when you...

Thanks Ron, I'm sure its the same. So when you say pry, what is holding the trim on, screws?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,033
Posted By Atom Ant
Remove Fireplace

I need to remove my fireplace, but haven't figured out how to get the wood trim off. I'm assuming that is covering some screws behind it. I don't see any nail holes, but they could be there and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-23-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,502
Posted By Atom Ant
Did they offer any explanation?

Did they offer any explanation?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-22-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,502
Posted By Atom Ant
I did buy ITASCA hats and tee shirts from the...

I did buy ITASCA hats and tee shirts from the Winnebago store before they were gone :) The badge is a little ancient on the shirts - but that's OK.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-21-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,502
Posted By Atom Ant
I don't think the intent is to drop the Itasca...

I don't think the intent is to drop the Itasca "line", just the name. I understand there will still be Meridian and Ellipse, etc, but they will say Winnebago instead of Itasca eventually.

When...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,116
Posted By Atom Ant
not sure what size you have, but our 5500LP on...

not sure what size you have, but our 5500LP on our last rig was a piece of cake. It had a drain hose that stuck down towards the front and if you popped the front cover there was a valve you opened...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,240
Posted By Atom Ant
Well I learned a lesson from your troubles. I...

Well I learned a lesson from your troubles. I just replaced both my antennas with new ones from Winnebago and I replaced from the ball joint up rather than the base. Mine are easier to get to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-13-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Atom Ant
D-Lindy- good tip! Thank you. I did not know...

D-Lindy- good tip! Thank you. I did not know that and who would have ever thought. This is my first residential fridge, and whatever the last guy did was wrong because the solenoid was frozen and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,240
Posted By Atom Ant
Did you have to cut out that spray insulation to...

Did you have to cut out that spray insulation to get to that, or was it already that way?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-12-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Atom Ant
OK, Thanks Chip

OK, Thanks Chip
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,365
Posted By Atom Ant
Antifreeze 2013 Journey/Meridian 42E

Anyone know how many gallons I should expect to pickup to winterize a Meridian 42E?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,314
Posted By Atom Ant
Excellent! Glad its working!

Excellent! Glad its working!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,551
Posted By Atom Ant
Mine has these - an extension with a rubber...

Mine has these - an extension with a rubber bushing in the aluminum wheel. I'm pretty sure its a Freightliner install.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,551
Posted By Atom Ant
OR...it could just be a Freightliner Maxum...

OR...it could just be a Freightliner Maxum Chassis powered by a Cummins - Allison like all the other 2016 Meridians from Winnebago :thumb:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
Posted By Atom Ant
The Schwintek systems are on the street side, and...

The Schwintek systems are on the street side, and look like what I show below. On mine there is a smooth plate that covers where the old track was when repaired I believe. If the unit happened to...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,406
Posted By Atom Ant
Nice floorplan!! :) Probably not an issue...

Nice floorplan!! :)

Probably not an issue on 2015 yet, but check caulking at lower rolled edge of roof. Caulking is all that holds that fiberglass sheet down, and if enough of it deteriorates...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,014
Posted By Atom Ant
Of the only 3 systems on mine I have to coax to...

Of the only 3 systems on mine I have to coax to work, all 3 are LCI :) Who would have thought!



Leveling - continuously times out - retract and enter buttons, then start over.
Slides -...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-25-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,551
Posted By Atom Ant
Must run it in reverse so the engines in the back...

Must run it in reverse so the engines in the back :D
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-24-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,511
Posted By Atom Ant
Will do!

Will do!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-23-2016, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,511
Posted By Atom Ant
Thanks W.D.! That would look sharp on mine :) ...

Thanks W.D.! That would look sharp on mine :) I'll have to see if I can find one, or even get one through the Winnebago store if its not too expensive. I find myself grapping everything that says...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-23-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,511
Posted By Atom Ant
Interesting - I found this link that lets you...

Interesting - I found this link that lets you have your handle engraved

- Acrylic Handle Replacement For Lighted Grab Handles - Price: $12.20 - Factory RV Surplus - 1611 W Bristol St, Elkhart, IN...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-23-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,511
Posted By Atom Ant
Ah super thanks!

Ah super thanks!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,943
Posted By Atom Ant
Nice! That is a good outlook and nice attitude. ...

Nice! That is a good outlook and nice attitude. We all shop the same stores, and in the end it's personal preference mixed in with some common sense and a dash of prior experience, and a bunch of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,572
Posted By Atom Ant
Ah cool - I need to look in the manual to see if...

Ah cool - I need to look in the manual to see if I have something like that.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2016, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Atom Ant
I'd be OK with the fittings, as it just lays down...

I'd be OK with the fittings, as it just lays down in a tray, but the Rhino did seem like I would have to wrestle it in compared to what I have now.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-22-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By Atom Ant
I use the dryer all the time (I have to have gen...

I use the dryer all the time (I have to have gen running), but haven't tried the washer.

Some warn that Splendide says no because the weight of water in the drum while bouncing down the road...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-22-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,572
Posted By Atom Ant
Must be on a gasser? My step well is no where...

Must be on a gasser? My step well is no where near the slides.

Cool concept though.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,618
Posted By Atom Ant
That may be all I need to do. I know some of the...

That may be all I need to do. I know some of the premium hoses don't collapse well, so I don't want to get in the situation it won't fit in the tray.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-22-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,657
Posted By Atom Ant
Schwintek is owned by Lippert, but so is Power...

Schwintek is owned by Lippert, but so is Power Gear which is the 2017 replacement and Kwikee.
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