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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-16-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 394
Posted By Blastvalve
I too would contact Lichtsinn, they are pretty...

I too would contact Lichtsinn, they are pretty good at running parts down, especially if you have the original part #.

https://www.lichtsinn.com/

I dropped the part # into their online part...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-07-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 308
Posted By Blastvalve
I’ve had very good luck with this Dealer over the...

I’ve had very good luck with this Dealer over the years. Reasonable prices and strong product knowledge.

https://www.lichtsinn.com/
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-23-2023, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 559
Posted By Blastvalve
If you have the vinyl ceiling they can sometimes...

If you have the vinyl ceiling they can sometimes stick to it over time. Try running your finger around the edge. Absent that, ya just gotta get a good grip and twist.

I’ve had to swap all one...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 586
Posted By Blastvalve
I do the same (will be doing it next week in...

I do the same (will be doing it next week in fact)

Run gas tank near empty. Add Stabil and then fill tank. (Gets the stabil good and mixed in and starts the winter season with the freshest gas...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-05-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By Blastvalve
I had the same problem on mine and ended up...

I had the same problem on mine and ended up replacing all over time. I had to order the last few from ITC after not finding them elsewhere. Very happy, shipping was quick and the price was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Blastvalve
I had the same problem when I replaced my...

I had the same problem when I replaced my batteries. The unit can accept different “triggers” when you put in R to tell it that it needs to turn on the cameras. When you reset power this sitting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-09-2023, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By Blastvalve
I’m not familiar with the detector in your unit,...

I’m not familiar with the detector in your unit, but in general the LP detectors have a finite lifespan, similar to smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Mine had a “end of life” chirp that at first...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Blastvalve
My first thought is it might have been a rental...

My first thought is it might have been a rental unit at some point in its life? I don’t believe Winnie or lost dealers tag them like that when up for standard retail sale.
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 08-16-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By Blastvalve
I have a 2015 Winnebago Vista and also had issues...

I have a 2015 Winnebago Vista and also had issues with my LED lights, they would flicker and “strobe”, it was awful on the eyes. Long story short the supplier had a bad run of lights that year that...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Blastvalve
Thank you, that worked perfectly! I’ve updated...

Thank you, that worked perfectly! I’ve updated my bookmarks, appreciate it’
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Blastvalve
Unable to access build sheet

Morning

I have a bookmark in my browser for my build sheet from Winnebago, it’s come in handy many many times over the years.

https://dealer.winnebagoind.com/unitsearch/t/txxxxx.htm

(The...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-24-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Blastvalve
Anytime. Pretty easy to swap out, the hardest...

Anytime. Pretty easy to swap out, the hardest part is getting the old light out as they tend to stick to the vinyl ceiling.

Twist off old glass lens.

Remove screws.

Gently pry light away...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-22-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Blastvalve
Higshar, if you follow the links from my post in...

Higshar, if you follow the links from my post in Feb those are direct replacements for our coaches. (I have a 2015 35B, most of our parts are identical except for the unique items in our different...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-22-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,413
Posted By Blastvalve
I replaced the pioneer in mine a couple years ago...

I replaced the pioneer in mine a couple years ago with another Pioneer model, very similar but newer.

For the trim piece, there were two easy to find screws on the bottom, There were also 2...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-25-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 857
Posted By Blastvalve
I did a quick search (at airport waiting for next...

I did a quick search (at airport waiting for next flight) and it looks like these are what you are looking for. They come in 3 inch and 4.5 inch versions.

3 Inch....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-11-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Posted By Blastvalve
That model light is used by a bunch of...

That model light is used by a bunch of Manufacturers, not just Winnie. Sadly it’s known for leaks, there are a couple threads here on this site and if you do some googling you can see similar...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By Blastvalve
Great job! I too had the “loose screw” issue, I...

Great job! I too had the “loose screw” issue, I did the old toothpick trick which worked very well. I did also do a run of sealant around the unit when done.

I’ll second Morich’s comments, if...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-05-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 397
Posted By Blastvalve
I have a 2015 Vista, from an exterior cover...

I have a 2015 Vista, from an exterior cover standpoint it’s pretty much identical to your LX. Mine is 36.5 feet, this is what I have used.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2022, 05:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By Blastvalve
I did the same upgrade on my Vista. There should...

I did the same upgrade on my Vista. There should be a wiring diagram on the back of the new light under the gasket material.

The real challenge will be when you take the old light off, you are...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-14-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By Blastvalve
FWIW - If the same unit as was on mine, there is...

FWIW - If the same unit as was on mine, there is an Aux port on the back, Winnie chose to not run a cable out to the front.

I know my posts have been Pioneer specific, but over on the sister site...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-14-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By Blastvalve
I went with a similar model for a upgrade project...

I went with a similar model for a upgrade project to the exterior entertainment center. It would also be plug and play. (The one I used for the internal upgrade was essentially “this years”...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-14-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome! I have a 2015 Vista 35B, VERY similar...

Welcome! I have a 2015 Vista 35B, VERY similar to your floorplan. Been a great coach so far, it’s our second Winnie. No real “Achilles Heels” to speak of, just the usual goodies to look out for.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-13-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,368
Posted By Blastvalve
I’m a little surprised, I have a 2015 Vista and...

I’m a little surprised, I have a 2015 Vista and it had a pioneer head unit in there, Bluetooth worked great and it connected with my iPhone via USB just fine. I did recently upgrade it as it was...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-21-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,131
Posted By Blastvalve
Looks like I need to update my signature! My...

Looks like I need to update my signature! My coach is 2015 Winnie Vista 35B. Im guessing they are still getting data loaded and will continue to work backwards in model years. But for “trial”...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-21-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,131
Posted By Blastvalve
I wasn’t able to add my coach, but the specs for...

I wasn’t able to add my coach, but the specs for a 2016 Vista 35B were there so I tagged as there for now as they are very similar year over year.

I agree, so far nothing “new” there, but the...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-05-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,109
Posted By Blastvalve
Circling back on the pump filter, I think this is...

Circling back on the pump filter, I think this is it right here circled in yellow. You would be able twist open that capsule and pull out mesh filter. (Like all good plumbing projects do your best...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-05-2022, 06:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome! We have a 2015 35B, been very happy...

Welcome! We have a 2015 35B, been very happy with it. While it lives in Vt now, I actually purchased it from southern Ohio so relatively speaking not too far from you. Couple minor head scratching...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-05-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,109
Posted By Blastvalve
Just spoke with my father in law (didn’t think...

Just spoke with my father in law (didn’t think I’d get him this fast), it’s under the bed as cbeierl Indicated. Try moving the mattress off the bed, the hole should be down near the bottom of bed. ...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-05-2022, 06:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,109
Posted By Blastvalve
Hi LadyFaire. My prior coach was a 2008 Sunova...

Hi LadyFaire. My prior coach was a 2008 Sunova 35j, the Sightseer and Sunova lines were siblings, same builds/floor plans but with different color schemes and trims. (Kinda like Chevy and GMC...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-16-2022, 05:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,843
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome! This is a pretty common occurrence, I...

Welcome! This is a pretty common occurrence, I went through it with both my coaches, the chassis was a year older then the actual coach which caused issues registering.

This might help a bit:...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome to the forum Ekims! I couldn’t tell from...

Welcome to the forum Ekims! I couldn’t tell from your post, have you tried contacting Winnebago? I’ve had an issue on our prior coach where I was the 3rd owner and well out of warranty and while...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-26-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,300
Posted By Blastvalve
Prior to my current Vista, I had a 2008 Sunova...

Prior to my current Vista, I had a 2008 Sunova 35J. It was a 30 amp service and had dual A/C units. I ran both many times, including a 2 week stint in Florida in July. Mine did come from the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-06-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By Blastvalve
I can confirm what the others have said, front is...

I can confirm what the others have said, front is for the front stereo and the side is for the exterior entertainment center. The antenna wire runs “under” the sink/stove/fridge and then up behind...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-06-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 841
Posted By Blastvalve
Anytime, happy to help! I had looked into...

Anytime, happy to help! I had looked into getting them for ours when ours kids loved them so much, although I never did for some reason or another, but remembered where I found them when I saw your...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By Blastvalve
Glad it helped! Rick summed it up perfectly,...

Glad it helped! Rick summed it up perfectly, between the manuals and the great members of this forum we can usually figure things out!

Enjoy the new ride!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,071
Posted By Blastvalve
I haven’t had a leak since we bought but from the...

I haven’t had a leak since we bought but from the “gunk” on mine and the surrounding hoses when we bought it I have speculated the original owner did and have kept an eye on it. (And gave it a good...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-05-2022, 07:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 841
Posted By Blastvalve
Good morning and welcome! The Teddy Bear brand...

Good morning and welcome! The Teddy Bear brand is made by Lippert (who makes a LOT of Rv items), you can buy direct online here:...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,004
Posted By Blastvalve
Good morning. I have a 2015 Vitsta 35B which I...

Good morning. I have a 2015 Vitsta 35B which I know on my Model year is very similar to the 35F from a systems standpoint (only difference is the slightly different floorplan in the middle as we...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-24-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,505
Posted By Blastvalve
My LP detector did the same last year, as noted...

My LP detector did the same last year, as noted they have a finite lifespan and the beep is to let you know that it’s worn out and is no longer reliable. (Carbon monoxide detectors work in a similar...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-07-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,910
Posted By Blastvalve
I’ll second the vote for Lichtsinn, I needed a...

I’ll second the vote for Lichtsinn, I needed a strip of replacement wallpaper and they were able to locate and confirm it matched my coach via a couple of cell phone pics.

I’ve used a couple...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-26-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By Blastvalve
Congrats on the new rig and welcome to the forum!...

Congrats on the new rig and welcome to the forum! Lots of good folks here and it sounds like you’ve also learned lots out in the campgrounds.

We were all newbies once so as stuff comes up ask...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-21-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome and congrats on the new rig! I’m in VT...

Welcome and congrats on the new rig! I’m in VT as well, nice to see another Vermonter on the forums! I’ve had my Vista for 2 years now and it’s served us very well, and this forum is a great...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-10-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 361
Posted By Blastvalve
Welcome to the forum and congrats on the “new”...

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the “new” rig! We have a 2015 Vista 35B and it’s served us well since we bought 2 years ago.

Keep us in the loop on your travels, for some of us it’s...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-08-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,503
Posted By Blastvalve
If you decide to go the topper route, you can...

If you decide to go the topper route, you can purchase any one you want and if needed, trim to fit. (Most RV mattresses are shorter then standard sizes). Trimming is pretty easy, an electric...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-12-2021, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Blastvalve
Sorry I aimed you in the wrong direction! On my...

Sorry I aimed you in the wrong direction! On my Vista that item is in a different compartment and is a lever, I was positive it was your fresh water fill and maybe the label had come off.

Welcome...
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-10-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,166
Posted By Blastvalve
Hello! On mine, that valve controls the...

Hello! On mine, that valve controls the freshwater, one setting is normal use and the other fills the freshwater tank. It’s dark here but if needed I can grab a picture tomorrow so you can see the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,420
Posted By Blastvalve
Congrats! It’s all downhill from here, you know...

Congrats! It’s all downhill from here, you know you can do it and just need to repeat!

If interested, there are several RV driving classes out there, not sure their status post pandemic but they...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-17-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,029
Posted By Blastvalve
We had a neighbor while camping last summer...

We had a neighbor while camping last summer connect his Sani Flush with the valve closed. Short story, got distracted, and not too long after I pointed to his front slide and said “do you have some...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-14-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 625
Posted By Blastvalve
Good Morning. The typical cutoff is around 1/4...

Good Morning. The typical cutoff is around 1/4 of a tank, however on some it goes down to 1/8th of a tank.
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-12-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,099
Posted By Blastvalve
Great news! The easy solutions are the best ones.

Great news! The easy solutions are the best ones.
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