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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,080
Posted By lonfu
Using caulking under the lip of the vent in a...

Using caulking under the lip of the vent in a compression gasket to be mounted makes sense. Dumping it along the exposed edge is a waste of money. Technology has changed!!!! Clearly the "new" way is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-22-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,080
Posted By lonfu
I don't have one of the rear cap. The whole point...

I don't have one of the rear cap. The whole point of the roof tape is that it is low profile and barely shows. Look at the pix with the sat dome. that is the front cap and trim. I covered the front...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2017, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,080
Posted By lonfu
Here a few more. FB friend just did a roof...

Here a few more. FB friend just did a roof similar length. New rubber. $4300. Mine, $250, don't get me wrong, it is hard work, but saved $4k. The rear cap is busted up from folds stepping on it when...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-21-2017, 07:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,080
Posted By lonfu
Ok, so after 40 years, 5 moho's and house and...

Ok, so after 40 years, 5 moho's and house and garage with steel roofs I recomend for front and rear caps, ROOFING TAPE! There are several brands out there. Etrnabond is one brand. Home Cheapo...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-25-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,859
Posted By lonfu
the reason Winnie stays in business is that they...

the reason Winnie stays in business is that they adjust to the market. Products are only built when someone orders one. They are not built and then sold to dealers. Each dealer must custom order a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-04-2017, 05:49 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,140
Posted By lonfu
Get a strong flashlight, hit the side walls both...

Get a strong flashlight, hit the side walls both inside and outside of the tire at an angle with the light to see if there are any micro cracks. Then use the flash light on the tread. Look in between...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-17-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,358
Posted By lonfu
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Gota watch...

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Gota watch out, full timing will be a lure that is hard to resist with a rig like that! I do a lot of boondocking so a 26 foot rig with no slid outs is a better...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-16-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By lonfu
When I damaged my 14 year old moho, I had to...

When I damaged my 14 year old moho, I had to order some body parts. I ordered them from


Winnebago, Itasca and Workhorse RV Parts from Lichtsinn RV (https://www.lichtsinn.com/rv-parts)


Over...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-16-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,358
Posted By lonfu
It is good to know like in any squad of guys,...

It is good to know like in any squad of guys, that we all have a different opinion, but that doesn't mean we all can't move in the same direction to accomplish the mission. (support)


The real...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-15-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,358
Posted By lonfu
First some thoughts. If you bought an $80k rv...

First some thoughts. If you bought an $80k rv would you keep service records? duh.... Dealers throw these things away to keep buyers from suing over known problems. So, they exist or existed. If they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-05-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By lonfu
I think Itasca's are one of the better moho's on...

I think Itasca's are one of the better moho's on the market because they are designed to live in. One of the complaints that I hear a lot is about the side to side roll. I would upgrade the front...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-04-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,598
Posted By lonfu
I bought my 1998 Itasca sunrise 26wu brand new...

I bought my 1998 Itasca sunrise 26wu brand new from the factory. I ordered the chevy chassis on it. I have 130k on mine now and it has been a great moho. We full timed in it for 6 years. You could...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-16-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,550
Posted By lonfu
you might have to cut a hole in the bottom of the...

you might have to cut a hole in the bottom of the tank panel to get to the valve, I've seen this before. Be real careful about this. I'd just replace the valve. The rubber seals just wear out after a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,108
Posted By lonfu
Look at your slide seals, sounds like you have...

Look at your slide seals, sounds like you have some problems with them full sealing up.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-16-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,511
Posted By lonfu
Wife, daughter and I lived in a 26wu for 7 years....

Wife, daughter and I lived in a 26wu for 7 years. I think they are great moho's. The reason I choose the Winnie product line was A. Always can get parts, B. Wife and I both felt the bathrooms were...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-17-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,562
Posted By lonfu
Yes, I agree, sounds like you have a heater core...

Yes, I agree, sounds like you have a heater core leak. you can bypass the heater core if need be.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-13-2016, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,994
Posted By lonfu
I've been using this stuff for 16 years....

I've been using this stuff for 16 years. Ordorlos. The nice thing about it is that after a while I don't have to put it in every time, the enzimes seem to build up in the tank and take care of...
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