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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-23-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,763
Posted By TJFogelberg
You can make an appointment or walk in. If you...

You can make an appointment or walk in. If you walk in, be in line at 7AM when they open up. They allow a max of 7 items to be worked on. Bring things to do in the waiting area as there isn't much to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By TJFogelberg
It appears that our 31D has the same slide system...

It appears that our 31D has the same slide system as your RV. We've had trouble twice with the rubber seals getting caught on the teeth and jamming things up. Once you get your motor replaced, it's a...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-21-2022, 06:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By TJFogelberg
We carry... (in addition to all the basics) Air...

We carry... (in addition to all the basics)
Air Compressor
Battery Charger
A couple of good flashlights
Extension bar for socket wrench to remove the hot water heater rod when winterizing
Funnel...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-13-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,282
Posted By TJFogelberg
I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new 31K if I were in...

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new 31K if I were in the market for a new Class C...you'll have plenty of power with the E450 and can easily tow a Honda CRV or similar toad.

A new RV will come with...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-20-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,035
Posted By TJFogelberg
Tony's Tire in Clear Lake Iowa Kremer Services...

Tony's Tire in Clear Lake Iowa
Kremer Services in the Twin Cities
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-15-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By TJFogelberg
Expert RV and Truck Repair in Oronoco (Rochester...

Expert RV and Truck Repair in Oronoco (Rochester MN) area is also worth checking out if you haven't already scheduled repairs. I have hired them to install Demco brake system on 2 toads and set 1 up...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-10-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,077
Posted By TJFogelberg
From Forest City...come North into MN. I 35 will...

From Forest City...come North into MN. I 35 will take you right into Duluth and you can start the Lake Superior Circle Route up through Canada to Sault Saint Marie. There are many beautiful...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-22-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,042
Posted By TJFogelberg
Death Wobble is not an issue with Honda CRVs (can...

Death Wobble is not an issue with Honda CRVs (can flat tow through 2014 model year). We are just breaking in our 2nd Honda (2013) and it flat tows great! Our 2002 Honda CRV was a toad for 20 years!...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-22-2022, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,854
Posted By TJFogelberg
We are just breaking in our 2nd toad (2013 Honda...

We are just breaking in our 2nd toad (2013 Honda CRV). This is our 10th year Rving and we can't imagine life without a toad. The Hondas (1st one was a 2002) are easy to tow. Our new setup is the Blue...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2021, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,942
Posted By TJFogelberg
Good Question! This is one weakness of our...

Good Question! This is one weakness of our Winnebagos in some of the lower priced RVs. (One of the few things I miss on my old '99 Lazy Daze is the 1 piece fiberglass shower stall.) The shower stall...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-15-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,438
Posted By TJFogelberg
Traveler's World is a good place to camp in San...

Traveler's World is a good place to camp in San Antonio...it is on the river trail. (About a 3 mile ride to the downtown riverwalk area). This is a very nice little park, meticulously maintained with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-14-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By TJFogelberg
https://www.carizona.com/rv-flat-tow-vehicles ...

https://www.carizona.com/rv-flat-tow-vehicles

4.2 score on google.

I don't have personal experience with them, but have been on their website quite a bit as I was in the market for a different...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-13-2021, 04:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,335
Posted By TJFogelberg
Winters are mild in NJ and South...so I wouldn't...

Winters are mild in NJ and South...so I wouldn't be too concerned. I always stop at RVacation campground right off I-95 in Selma, NC. The KOA in Fredericksburg, VA is only a few miles off I-95 and a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-11-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,206
Posted By TJFogelberg
Filled up at Costco in Mesa upon arrival here...

Filled up at Costco in Mesa upon arrival here (AJ) 8 days ago at $2.95. (Today 3.09). RV Trip Wizard was set at $3.65 upon departure from MN , so still below budget.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-05-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By TJFogelberg
OP - smart to buy an '06 to get your feet wet and...

OP - smart to buy an '06 to get your feet wet and see how you like things. We bought a '99 in 2012 and after 4 years of seasonal travel (3 months) were "in". We upgraded to a new Minnie Winnie which...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-04-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 642
Posted By TJFogelberg
Minnie Winnie 5 year anniversary

Time flies when you are having fun...we picked her up in Duluth MN in Oct 2016. I was camping out East in Vermont that month in search (online mostly) of a new Class C and found exactly what I wanted...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 10-04-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,143
Posted By TJFogelberg
Spend the bucks and have Demco's "Stay and Play"...

Spend the bucks and have Demco's "Stay and Play" permanently installed brake system installed along with your tow package. (The extra $ is worth it! Don't get a portable brake system that you have to...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-01-2021, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,687
Posted By TJFogelberg
Our 31D came new with Firestone airbags in the...

Our 31D came new with Firestone airbags in the rear. I keep them at 80 - (fully loaded at 14,500). Really makes a difference on the road in terms of a smooth ride compared to our previous Class C...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-27-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By TJFogelberg
Congrats on your 25B - I love that floorplan. Our...

Congrats on your 25B - I love that floorplan. Our 31D (2017) has an issue as well with regard to compartments and water, usually if we travel in the rain. I have to open them and allow them to dry...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 642
Posted By TJFogelberg
Yes, call Forest City to confirm. Show up early...

Yes, call Forest City to confirm. Show up early (get in line before they open the office at 7AM). In my opinion, if you can get to Forest City, it is a good option. Plan on spending the day, the...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-26-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By TJFogelberg
Happy with Minnie Winnie (31D). Check out the 22R...

Happy with Minnie Winnie (31D). Check out the 22R 25B too. You gain a couch with the 25B and a "full-time" bed that you can be used without extending the slide.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-25-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 960
Posted By TJFogelberg
Nice looking rig. The mini-cooper looks like it...

Nice looking rig. The mini-cooper looks like it was made to be towed behind your motorhome. :cool:
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-24-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By TJFogelberg
I'd like to add Isleta Casino (non-smoking 100%)...

I'd like to add Isleta Casino (non-smoking 100%) and RV resort. Again, we didn't know about it until we visited the casino. (7 m S of Albuquerque)

RV Park...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-23-2021, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,367
Posted By TJFogelberg
We just arrived in Cottonwood AZ on Monday via...

We just arrived in Cottonwood AZ on Monday via I-40. Lots of resurfacing going on, the highway was not bad at all. At the West end of Petrified Forest NP, there is a gift shop with free O/N parking...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-20-2021, 03:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,057
Posted By TJFogelberg
I recommend Demco's "Stay and play" permanently...

I recommend Demco's "Stay and play" permanently installed braking system. (You won't have to remove it everytime you stop and reposition it every time you start). Demco has a link to authorized...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-17-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 560
Posted By TJFogelberg
Nice "heads up". don't forget to swipe your Good...

Nice "heads up". don't forget to swipe your Good Sam card for 5c off per gallon. :)
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-07-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By TJFogelberg
The other big advantage of Fall travel is that...

The other big advantage of Fall travel is that the campgrounds and parks are not full. (Kids are in school generally and snowbirds haven't hit the road yet in most cases).
Twin Cities...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-06-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,123
Posted By TJFogelberg
There is a removable tray under the fins inside...

There is a removable tray under the fins inside the fridge that collect and drain the condensation. Maybe this is tilted due to the uneven installation. Temp fix might be to put plastic trays under...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-06-2021, 03:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,056
Posted By TJFogelberg
Leaving Sept 10 (From MN) for a 3 month trip out...

Leaving Sept 10 (From MN) for a 3 month trip out West. Hard to predict what the weather and fire situation will be and how the winds will affect where the smoke flies. We had the worst air quality...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-03-2021, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,127
Posted By TJFogelberg
We also have had 3 Class C MH - the 3rd and...

We also have had 3 Class C MH - the 3rd and current being the Minnie Winnie 31D (2017). Winnebago was very good at working through warranty issues, it's been mostly smooth sailing the last couple of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-30-2021, 05:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,200
Posted By TJFogelberg
Yes, it is a familiar experience. You're in...

Yes, it is a familiar experience. You're in Indiana...not out of the question to go to Forest City as a backup plan if the dealer fails to rectify all issues. We bought a new 2017 Minnie Winnie in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-26-2021, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,297
Posted By TJFogelberg
Check everything out

Those warranties aren't worth it in my opinion. And they slow down service because the shop has to get approval from the insurance company that issued the warranty before doing any repairs. (In this...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-25-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By TJFogelberg
We bought a Thousand Trails zone pass in Fall...

We bought a Thousand Trails zone pass in Fall 2016 - got a deal (4 year sign up) $425 for 2 zones. Fell in love with the "system" and $ it saved us. Bought a used Elite membership in late 2019 which...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-29-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By TJFogelberg
My RV technician (Kremer Services of Inver Grove...

My RV technician (Kremer Services of Inver Grove Heights MN) installed new valve stems on the rear dualies that are accessible without removing the wheel covers. The cost for the materials and labor...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 06-26-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,707
Posted By TJFogelberg
The Equinox is a great choice for a toad....

The Equinox is a great choice for a toad. Chevrolet makes the owner's manuals available on their website and each manual includes detailed info on which models are flat towable and the instructions....
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-24-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,252
Posted By TJFogelberg
Consider heading North into Minnesota. We had...

Consider heading North into Minnesota. We had rain last week and more on the way (better climate than you are going to find out west right now)_. Lots of camping options, weekends can be tough but...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-24-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 866
Posted By TJFogelberg
The 25B is a neat floorplan...very few RVs that...

The 25B is a neat floorplan...very few RVs that size have a full time rear bed, bed over cab, sofa, and dinette. We looked at the 25B and 31D (2017) and bought a new 31D. Even with the bigger RV, we...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,654
Posted By TJFogelberg
https://winnebagoparts.com/order-contact/

https://winnebagoparts.com/order-contact/
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-20-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,202
Posted By TJFogelberg
4 Down is easy - our 2002 HOnda CRV has been flat...

4 Down is easy - our 2002 HOnda CRV has been flat towed for nearly 20 years with no adverse impact on the vehicle's performance or longevity. We struggled with Demco's portable Delta Force system...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,312
Posted By TJFogelberg
If you have any trips planned East, you could...

If you have any trips planned East, you could plan on a stop in Forest City. Another option, depending on what you need help with, is to call mobile service while camping. As an example, Weaver's...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-15-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,353
Posted By TJFogelberg
The good news is that you are based out of KS and...

The good news is that you are based out of KS and not that far from Forest City. Make an appointment in Forest City to get the issues resolved. They are very good. Plan to spend a few days there. You...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 03-15-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By TJFogelberg
We take I35 down through OK and TX (Winstar...

We take I35 down through OK and TX (Winstar Casino on OK/TX line a good campground). I-20 and I-10. No mountains easy drive. Easy route to find places to stop for the night.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-25-2020, 04:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,663
Posted By TJFogelberg
The Mercedes introduces high "fixed costs" into...

The Mercedes introduces high "fixed costs" into your RV budget. (No more $50 oil changes). Unless you can do the service yourself, better have a hefty income in order to afford the Mercedes...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-18-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,663
Posted By TJFogelberg
Minnesota Service

Kremer Services is in the Twin Cities (MN) area.

https://kremerservices.net/

It takes some patience, but we have had good luck finding service all around the USA. In general, the Ford E450 is...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-23-2020, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By TJFogelberg
I'm already in NC but have been watching the...

I'm already in NC but have been watching the forecast back home. I would recommend winterizing due to the forecast of temps in the teens. If you don't have a winterization kit (intake tube) installed...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-21-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By TJFogelberg
Check out the Minnie Winnie 31D

Just a "heads up" for anyone looking for a Class C...this is a great floor plan! They only produced it for a few years, but I have seen a few for sale on rvtrader.com and Lichstinn has 1 for sale out...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-20-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By TJFogelberg
Be sure to come up to Minnesota to visit us!...

Be sure to come up to Minnesota to visit us! (Plenty of dark skies up "nord"). Enjoy!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-20-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,150
Posted By TJFogelberg
Awesome move to go to Forest City. (We've been...

Awesome move to go to Forest City. (We've been there at least 4 times since buying our 2017 Minnie Winnie). I wouldn't worry about freezing about this early in the season. Another tip is to have a...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-19-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By TJFogelberg
Try this as a search.. blm rv camping...

Try this as a search..

blm rv camping arizona

I stayed in Benson at the Escapee park there and met someone who dry camps near that area, probably on BLM property. Sorry, no personal knowledge...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-19-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,461
Posted By TJFogelberg
I personally find the Class C lineup the perfect...

I personally find the Class C lineup the perfect "middle of the road". Prior to our 2017 Minnie Winnie 31D (32'9"), we had a Lazy Daze Rear Bath (27'). Even the smaller Lazy Daze had plenty of room...
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