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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-26-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By vicsryd
The Winnebago Western Area sales rep said there...

The Winnebago Western Area sales rep said there have been untold number of meetings over $10 items in trying to find ways to cut costs and standardized the production line. For the foreseeable future...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By vicsryd
The 40CD production unit I saw (delivered to Roy...

The 40CD production unit I saw (delivered to Roy Robinson on 9/15) the glass cover tilted back past 90 degrees, seemed like 110 degrees. Seemed like you could release the back hinge and take it off...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By vicsryd
Forgot some addiitonal good new which is kind of...

Forgot some addiitonal good new which is kind of subtle until you think about it.

Per the Winnebago Western Area sales rep, Winnebago is the only motorhome manufacturer who invested (millions) in...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,539
Posted By vicsryd
2010 DP Models - First Hand Feedback

Got to see some 2010 DP models up close at the Washington State rally last week.

The new 40CD floorplan for Tour/Ellipse with the rear bathroom is amazing. Not one person I talked to, man...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-24-2009, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
Posted By vicsryd
The above is not accurate. The 1 Jan 2010...

The above is not accurate.

The 1 Jan 2010 emissions date is for engine manufacture, not chassis or motor home manufacturer. 2010 emissions engines will first show up on 2011 Winnebago models. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,599
Posted By vicsryd
Heard similar news from Dan at the Washington...

Heard similar news from Dan at the Washington State rally last week. Reason for hiring new folks is they actually had 3 shifts a week working overtime. Biggest volume of new orders are mostly for the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-26-2009, 07:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,685
Posted By vicsryd
Being a devil's advocate (aka PITA) :dance: ...

Being a devil's advocate (aka PITA) :dance:

The 7" LED assemblies from https://www.led-r-us.com/sttlights.shtml have more LED's (60 for red @ $35.95, 80 for amber @ $39.95) than Alligtech. However...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-26-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By vicsryd
I have not had a problem like you describe. Off...

I have not had a problem like you describe. Off the top of my head it sounds like a loose ground wire somewhere. Can be a pain to track down though. I recommend you post your concern on it's own...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By vicsryd
I think for the better :smitten:.

I think for the better :smitten:.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2009, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,805
Posted By vicsryd
Back in the Saddle

Hi folks. I'm finally back after a six month hiatus. I've been ignoring my peeps on IRV2 for too long. Reasons for my being MIA are complicated so I won't bore you with details. No jail time was...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,263
Posted By vicsryd
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by scirocco22:
I don't remember sending in a registration...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,851
Posted By vicsryd
I just received an email (a year after the...

I just received an email (a year after the question) with a response from Freightliner Customer Chassis as the as to why Winnebago switched to rear radiator on Vectra/Horizon.

There are some valid...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,387
Posted By vicsryd
Since this is a chassis related question I...

Since this is a chassis related question I recommend you post your question to the Freightliner Chassis Forum (https://www.irv2.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=) and/or search/post at the Freightliner...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,484
Posted By vicsryd
I did my own slobber tube using cheap drain PVC...

I did my own slobber tube using cheap drain PVC pieces from the hardware store. Been in place now two years and works great without any degradation form the road or oil.

I am having some...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,369
Posted By vicsryd
One other comment on the source of engine fires...

One other comment on the source of engine fires in diesel pushers. At least one person I know suffered a catastrophic fire which the insurance company thinks was caused by a fuel leak from a seal...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-01-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,369
Posted By vicsryd
Day two after we bought our rig I went and spent...

Day two after we bought our rig I went and spent $800 on new fire extinguishers. The cheap 10BC sits with the BBQ. I have three 1/2L Cold Fire extinguishers strategically placed in 3 locations...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-09-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,367
Posted By vicsryd
Winnebago actually authorized Eternabond to fix...

Winnebago actually authorized Eternabond to fix my deteriorating nose cap seam on the roof. It's doing just fine.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,572
Posted By vicsryd
From what I've read in various forums regarding...

From what I've read in various forums regarding side radiator chassis having overheating issues there is only one size of radiator on FTl chassis and therefore is not a Winnebago choice.
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-06-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By vicsryd
This...

This (https://www.industrialautomatic.com/html/mt643.htm) specs says its 18 quarts.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,131
Posted By vicsryd
Footnote on the Winegard RC-DT09. I have an...

Footnote on the Winegard RC-DT09. I have an email from Winegard which says they will be coming out with a new version in August that has the analog pass-through feature.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-06-2008, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Posted By vicsryd
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The boxes with the pass-thru have bad signal loss as discussed earlier....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
More than that, all they currrently convert the...

More than that, all they currrently convert the "legacy" digital satellite channels (i.e. TNT, USA, FX, AMC, etc, etc.) to analog on a specific wideband UHF channel. They'll simply stop the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-06-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By vicsryd
MT 643 is a 4 speed and 4th gear is 1.00:1 ratio,...

MT 643 is a 4 speed and 4th gear is 1.00:1 ratio, no overdrive. Only thing I can think of is the lockup torque converter isn't locking up. I don't have any direct experience with this behavior in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
And for anyone seeking verification and...

And for anyone seeking verification and additional background on the need for analog-pass-through on converter boxes (especially for RV applications) I invite you to read the following two articles:...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
hamguy, Cable providers like Comcast or...

hamguy,

Cable providers like Comcast or Time-Warner are currently delivering a mix of analog and digital signals over the wire. The broadcast network digital signals are un-encoded. As such any...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-04-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DriVer:
I got the answer I was looking for and that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-04-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
One big disappointment has been the 2nd...

One big disappointment has been the 2nd generation models (the ones with the bugs fixed and with the analog pass-thru feature are just now staring to show up while my last coupon expires on 6/17. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-04-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,075
Posted By vicsryd
I solved the DVD/VCR problem by replacing the...

I solved the DVD/VCR problem by replacing the original Sony that came with the coach with a Panasonic DVD recorder with a digital tuner built in. It will tune both analog and digital. Combined with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-03-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 39,959
Posted By vicsryd
My MOM/bridge relay failed within a couple of...

My MOM/bridge relay failed within a couple of months of purchasing the coach. A tech at Russ Dean RV in Pasco said he replaced it with a Bosch unit. I've never have had a problem since. Next time...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-03-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,982
Posted By vicsryd
One thing I only recently determined is there...

One thing I only recently determined is there will in fact be analog broadcasts for some time from the UHF repeaters and other low-power stations, at least for a while. The DTV edict does not cover...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-03-2008, 02:48 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,021
Posted By vicsryd
Unfortunately for us family issues, scheduling...

Unfortunately for us family issues, scheduling conflicts with fuel costs as the straw that broke the camel's back have forced us to cancel our plans to go to GNR (and two other rallies as well). We...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-24-2008, 07:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,412
Posted By vicsryd
At this rate, Winnebago may be one of the few...

At this rate, Winnebago may be one of the few left standing (i.e. last man wins).

As you probably know National RV (.e.g Tropi-Cal, Tradewinds) folded last Thanksgiving with little hope of coming...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2008, 07:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,246
Posted By vicsryd
Note that max 25 amp for charge is okay for wet...

Note that max 25 amp for charge is okay for wet cell batteries. But for AGM type batteries should have the charge setting limited to 15amps. This is per several deep-cycle web sites I have come...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-31-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,968
Posted By vicsryd
We've used Eco-Save since day one. It is just a...

We've used Eco-Save since day one. It is just a bacterial additive something like Rid-X only faster acting. On hot days the black tank smells like wet dirt and that's about as bad as it gets.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-29-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,021
Posted By vicsryd
We and four of our friends (2 rigs) from our...

We and four of our friends (2 rigs) from our local WIT chapter will be hanging out in Section E.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-08-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By vicsryd
Tehnically with an all digital service and set...

Tehnically with an all digital service and set top boxes ala carte channels could be done. But the providers will never see the value in it and if they did they'd probably price it like the ala...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-06-2008, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,490
Posted By vicsryd
The converters aren't expected to be in stores...

The converters aren't expected to be in stores until March. The Fed e-card coupons won't be mailed until then. The 90 day expiration is set at the time the e-card is mailed. So in that sense there...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-05-2008, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,210
Posted By vicsryd
Also, to respond to the basic statement of lack...

Also, to respond to the basic statement of lack of activity in the WIT forum I just added two posts.

I'm also making a request to my contact at the WIT magazine to add something about the...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 01-05-2008, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,210
Posted By vicsryd
Being some-timers and DH still working full time...

Being some-timers and DH still working full time we decided to join the local Columbia River Rollers WIT chapter about a year after we bought the coach. Reasons include the social aspect and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-21-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,807
Posted By vicsryd
Consider it may be the PowerLine system itself...

Consider it may be the PowerLine system itself versus the physical transfer switch. They have been known to loose their minds.

Search for Powerline in this forum and you'll get lots of background...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-21-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,462
Posted By vicsryd
I had two windows where the window appeared to...

I had two windows where the window appeared to slide into place and lock but in fact part of the seal was folded over and not actually sealing.

For example, on a left to right closing slider where...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-21-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,033
Posted By vicsryd
To answer Galena's original question about...

To answer Galena's original question about "travel bars".

Starting in 2007 for some class A models, including the Tour/Ellipse and Vectra/Horizon, Winnebago added electric slide locks to hold the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-21-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,963
Posted By vicsryd
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by The Sunde's:
Just to make sure, did you notice a plate...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-13-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,864
Posted By vicsryd
I have been useing Power Service products as an...

I have been useing Power Service products as an additive since ULSD came into being. It has stablizer and increases cetane and lubricity to compensate for lack of same from ULSD. I find the engine...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,332
Posted By vicsryd
In our Journey 34H the Sleep Number mattress was...

In our Journey 34H the Sleep Number mattress was a "short queen" only 75 inches long instead of the standard queen length of 80 inches. Even at that the plaform was too short and narrow and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-27-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,638
Posted By vicsryd
Don, Thanks for the insight. S-cams have...

Don,

Thanks for the insight. S-cams have been reported as an occasional sticking point (pun intended) in the FCOC Yahoo Group as well.

I might suggest Driver or Petro cross-connect this post...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-11-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,358
Posted By vicsryd
Nice job by Winnebago and RVP stepping up to do...

Nice job by Winnebago and RVP stepping up to do this.

Did you have the 5 year extended warranty from RVP on the unit or was this 100% goodwill?

Looking at the last few pics, I assume the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By vicsryd
I have not experienced the HVAC fan issue. Are...

I have not experienced the HVAC fan issue. Are you on shore power at the time or gen set? If shore power, what amp service?

I (still) don't have a DSS so I have no direct experience. I suggest...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,566
Posted By vicsryd
For what it's worth here...

For what it's worth here (https://www.freightlinerchassisownersclub.org/maxum_chassis.htm) are some pics of the basement storage you get with the Maxum chassis.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,464
Posted By vicsryd
https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif ...

https://irv2.infopop.cc/images/sign0098.gif Layout and procedure matches what I used last spring on my 34H.

Remember, these filters should be changed every TWO years OR 24K miles OR 25mm of vacuum...
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