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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,210
Posted By edgray
Keep in mind that WBGO also built the same coach...

Keep in mind that WBGO also built the same coach branded as the Itasca Suncruiser. ONLY differences are colors and fabrics. IMO, the Workhorse W-24 chassis is the best front-engine gasser ever...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,126
Posted By edgray
NO, it appears you mis-interpreted my post. You...

NO, it appears you mis-interpreted my post. You have a 1992 Model year chassis, so you would want to have the 1992 OM.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-17-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,126
Posted By edgray
Your picture is showing the mfg. date of the GM...

Your picture is showing the mfg. date of the GM chassis. It was common for the next year CHASSIS to begin when the assembly line resumed production after they returned from the 4th of July holiday...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By edgray
OK. Thanks. That number is code for the W...

OK. Thanks. That number is code for the W series chassis, and yours is likely to be a W-20 (depending on GVWR) but that really does not matter since ALL the W-series chassis use a solid front axle,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-16-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,339
Posted By edgray
Is the sixth number of your chassis vin number a...

Is the sixth number of your chassis vin number a "6" or is it a "3" or a "5" ???? That will tell us which chassis you have and improve the chance of giving you good advice.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-26-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,735
Posted By edgray
The "scheme" is because this 3 year warranty...

The "scheme" is because this 3 year warranty OFFER is only available for a limited time. If they made it permanent, THAT would be newsworthy and a game changer for the industry.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-31-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,536
Posted By edgray
All my life I've been told grEy was a color &...

All my life I've been told grEy was a color & Gray was a name 😀
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,497
Posted By edgray
Many of them post in the Workhorse forum because...

Many of them post in the Workhorse forum because your coach was also built on the "UFO" chassis.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,985
Posted By edgray
That MAY be true for a P32, I really don't know,...

That MAY be true for a P32, I really don't know, but ALL the W series chassis mount the only fuel filter inside the chassis rail on the driver side just above the rear axle.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 12,985
Posted By edgray
Oemy has announced he is retiring (again) soon...

Oemy has announced he is retiring (again) soon and will no longer sell parts. Suggest you contact him soon for the adapter you MUST have to use the standard two port filters that are readily...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-29-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,045
Posted By edgray
Winnebago Industries has stopped branding ANY...

Winnebago Industries has stopped branding ANY products as Itasca. There won't be any more purely Itasca dealers as time moves forward. They will either become WBGO dealers or start selling other...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-01-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,673
Posted By edgray
If it is on a Workhorse chassis the vin will...

If it is on a Workhorse chassis the vin will begin with 5B4 and if the sixth vin position is an "A", it will be the W-24. If sixth is a "6", then it is a W-22.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-26-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,785
Posted By edgray
Many of us who had the POC basement AC from...

Many of us who had the POC basement AC from RVP/Coleman have added a roof-top AC in place of the kitchen vent fan. I had my 2010 Suncruiser done at the WBGO dealer in Buda, TX and they ran a new...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-17-2016, 06:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,539
Posted By edgray
The coach you are looking at has the W-24 chassis...

The coach you are looking at has the W-24 chassis which does not have the recalled Bosch brakes. There are NO recalls on that specific chassis. The 38T is one of the largest gassers built by WBGO,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2016, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By edgray
It would be helpful if you said what chassis you...

It would be helpful if you said what chassis you have, to save us having to look up your coach to understand what you have under it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-15-2016, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,295
Posted By edgray
Assuming you have the Workhorse chassis, YES this...

Assuming you have the Workhorse chassis, YES this is a common problem. Almost all of us have had it happen multiple times. The good news is that it is a harmless "reset" of the cluster believed to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-25-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,091
Posted By edgray
That would be the FCCC FRED chassis! I didn't...

That would be the FCCC FRED chassis! I didn't know WBGO even offered them under the 2010 Suncruisers. Which floor plan did you get?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,130
Posted By edgray
Congrats on the new coach. Looks like it is time...

Congrats on the new coach. Looks like it is time to update your signature info line :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By edgray
Thank you. That helps a lot. I agree if both...

Thank you. That helps a lot. I agree if both sources are present, mine ATS will "choose" the genset....I just thought that meant that the genset was the default, by now I see the difference. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By edgray
Could you please elaborate? I don't understand...

Could you please elaborate? I don't understand the difference (in this context) between default and priority, I thought those labels were essentially the same.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-04-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By edgray
I'm very confused by your statement saying that I...

I'm very confused by your statement saying that I am "not correct" because you then stated the exact same thing that I posted about the genset being the default. :confused: Can you clarify what it...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-03-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By edgray
I hope this is correct, but I believe the ATS is...

I hope this is correct, but I believe the ATS is supposed to "default" to the genset. If I'm correct, I think that means it is supposed to "switch" TO shore power when you plug in, assuming the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-02-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,108
Posted By edgray
I am assuming you are testing the ATS by starting...

I am assuming you are testing the ATS by starting the genset while connected to a 120V shore power source. If that is correct, the question is WHY would you do that? Even if you have auto genstart...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,085
Posted By edgray
What I would love to know is "why" WBGO didn't...

What I would love to know is "why" WBGO didn't use the grade 8 bolts on your 2012 model. I can assure you they have known about these bolts breaking since my 2010 model was almost brand new. :mad:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,085
Posted By edgray
If you look HERE: edgray Gallery - iRV2.com RV...

If you look HERE: edgray Gallery - iRV2.com RV Photo Gallery (https://www.irv2.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=19091) you will find two pictures of the same type failure on my 37F FWS. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-24-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,745
Posted By edgray
If you still feel improvement is needed, I...

If you still feel improvement is needed, I suggest you start with adding a rear track bar. It is a simple device that bolts to a chassis rail and to the rear axle housing. "Most" of the brands are...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-17-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,130
Posted By edgray
Interesting question. Apparently there is no...

Interesting question. Apparently there is no limit to how much SOME people will spend to have the latest and greatest bells & whistles + luxury items seldom found in upscale sticks & bricks. Almost...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-11-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,120
Posted By edgray
I think you will find that WBGO built more...

I think you will find that WBGO built more Destination coaches on the WCC "UFO" chassis than they did on the FCCC DP chassis. WBGO also built the same three floor plans (on both chassis) under the...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-08-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,353
Posted By edgray
Good to know.. I'll bet you have seen a few of...

Good to know.. I'll bet you have seen a few of the extensions I was worried about, and therefore already knew what yours needed.

Aren't you overdue for a new coach:D
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,500
Posted By edgray
You may not find a correct answer online, because...

You may not find a correct answer online, because the portion of the system provided by WCC and the parts connected to them by WBGO is not an exact science.
I'm thinking you need a good AC tech...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By edgray
Change your signature, for one. :D CONGRATS on...

Change your signature, for one. :D CONGRATS on your new coach !
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-28-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By edgray
I've been buying from RVU for years. I think...

I've been buying from RVU for years. I think they almost always have the best pricing, and prompt shipping / great service is the norm.

I recently ordered a Blue OX base plate and toad...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-28-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By edgray
Sorry Rick, I didn't notice that yours is an...

Sorry Rick, I didn't notice that yours is an "A-1" cartridge, whereas mine is a smaller-looking "A" cartridge. That explains the price difference at RVU.

I remain frustrated that WBGO uses...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-27-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,612
Posted By edgray
I can't argue with your logic, but I can suggest...

I can't argue with your logic, but I can suggest you shop online at: www.rvupgrades.com (https://www.rvupgrades.com) .


I just ordered the 3M A-1 filter from them on 1/21/16 for less than $32.00...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-26-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,382
Posted By edgray
The engine alternator does not normally charge...

The engine alternator does not normally charge the house batteries, because it is not set up as a power input to the converter. The converter only gets power input from the genset or another 120V...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By edgray
If your new-to-you Destination is a DP (not on...

If your new-to-you Destination is a DP (not on the Workhorse UFO gas pusher), then your chassis is a Freightliner with a Cummins engine. Here on iRV2.com we have specialty forums for both FCCC and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,333
Posted By edgray
That may be technically correct, but it also...

That may be technically correct, but it also assumes you will have almost no other electrical demand connected.....not even the converter, which isn't easy to disconnect.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,333
Posted By edgray
I think you will that most ALL of the DPs have...

I think you will that most ALL of the DPs have basement AC up until the 2011 Model Year. Some of the gassers did not, even before 2011.

I believe NONE of the WBGO coaches have basement AC...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-19-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,889
Posted By edgray
That is likely to be on a P32 chassis. If so,...

That is likely to be on a P32 chassis. If so, the sixth Vin# character will be either a "3" or a "5". If so, depending on GVWR, it may have the infamous J71 AAPB (yellow knob somewhere on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-17-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,821
Posted By edgray
Yes, I already posted that fact in post #3 above....

Yes, I already posted that fact in post #3 above. My confusion is about your post which I quoted that implies the UFO you test drove was a diesel.
I simply tried to state the UFO was never a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-17-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,821
Posted By edgray
:confused::confused::confused: The UFO is gas...

:confused::confused::confused: The UFO is gas powered. They never actually produced the diesel options promised in the original brochures.
Ed
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-16-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,821
Posted By edgray
As you apparently already know, the coach was...

As you apparently already know, the coach was built on either the Workhorse R-26 (UFO) gas pusher chassis OR on the FCCC straight rail DP chassis (not sure about the specs on it). The Gasser...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By edgray
If you feel really strongly about this, you can...

If you feel really strongly about this, you can use the triangle that is beside every post to report your concern to the mods. IF they agree with you, they will take action.
As for me, I think...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-14-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,141
Posted By edgray
It is likely you know more about this stuff than...

It is likely you know more about this stuff than me, but I always thought charging deep cycle house batteries was like smoking meat.....low and slow is better. I'm sure your new smart charger /...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By edgray
Well then, in the spirit of making fun, how do...

Well then, in the spirit of making fun, how do you know the "problem" isn't YOU? :D
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-13-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By edgray
My coach has a black handle on the black tank...

My coach has a black handle on the black tank drain valve and a grey handle on the grey tank drain valve. The labels are correct. Suggest you see if your handles are also color coded.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-08-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,353
Posted By edgray
Please look carefully at what the hitch is...

Please look carefully at what the hitch is mounted to. Often gasser chassis have an extension fabricated and added to the chassis rails to which the hitch is then bolted. This extension may become...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-08-2015, 08:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,541
Posted By edgray
I doubt we will learn what % of total sales is...

I doubt we will learn what % of total sales is from other big retailers like Lazy Days, La Mesa, and Litchsinn, etc. but IMO having almost 1/3 of sales going to one "customer" should be a concern for...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-07-2015, 07:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,541
Posted By edgray
I would not be too surprised to see CW buying...

I would not be too surprised to see CW buying Plemmons in the near future. As for their inventories, I think you will agree they stock what sells in their market area. Overall industry stats...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-06-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,541
Posted By edgray
We will never know the details of what caused the...

We will never know the details of what caused the Itasca dealers to loose their dealer status with WBGO Ind, but I noticed both you and AFCHAP said there was a CW location nearby. Call me paranoid...
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