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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By TonyOIB
Hi if your thinking all that noise is coming from...

Hi if your thinking all that noise is coming from your slide I highly suggest you watch this video from Lippert. I lubricated my slide exactly like this when the side of my rig began driving me crazy...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-28-2021, 05:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,804
Posted By TonyOIB
I feel your pain, i had an issue with major...

I feel your pain, i had an issue with major rusting under my brand new 27n which I discovered only after bringing her home from CW. Again nothing but finger pointing. so I fixed it myself. Maybe more...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-02-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,840
Posted By TonyOIB
Consider this also: I ran a 20 Amp all in one GFI...

Consider this also: I ran a 20 Amp all in one GFI BREAKER…. then A 20 Amp weather resistant receptacle . It all cost a bit more but in the long run you’ll never need to replace a bad GFI receptacle.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-02-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,840
Posted By TonyOIB
Dedicated 20 Amp

If your not savvy enough to run a dedicated 30 Amp to where tour RV will be kept try to at least run a dedicated 20 Amp. I did that to my hot tub and it’s truly a piece of cake to do it. Those 5...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-21-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,016
Posted By TonyOIB
Tire Minder just paid for itself

I also was on the fence for a long time. I hated to spend big bucks for something seemingly so obscure. Luckily I noticed Amazon was giving a large discount when you sign up for a business Am Ex card...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-19-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 812
Posted By TonyOIB
Loveseat Install

Hi everyone! I’m hoping to replace the dinette in my 2013 Vista 27N with a loveseat. In looking under the forward facing seating area there is a cable attached to the floor that is covered with a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-21-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 548
Posted By TonyOIB
Ready Brake on a Newer Jeep Cherokee

I'm sure there are a lot of Ready Brake user's out there so I'm hoping someone has one installed on a newer Cherokee. I've been scratching my head on where to install the front loop end of the brake...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-25-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,502
Posted By TonyOIB
Check with your current motor home insurance...

Check with your current motor home insurance carrier for your towing and roadside coverage. Usually for a very small additional premium they can add that to your coverage.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-05-2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,249
Posted By TonyOIB
Glad that helped. Unfortunately my ticking...

Glad that helped. Unfortunately my ticking returned within 300 miles so the dealer subsequently replaced the tensioning pully as well. This seems to be a widespread problem although Ford won’t...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-22-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,152
Posted By TonyOIB
Hidden circuit breaker

On my gas genny there is a tiny circuit breaker on the Right side of the manual Start switch of the generator itself. It’s almost like a micro switch that must be in the forward position or you will...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-05-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,565
Posted By TonyOIB
Hey Creativepart, How does that saying go about...

Hey Creativepart, How does that saying go about teaching an old dog new tricks?
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-16-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,565
Posted By TonyOIB
A Reminder

This may be a good time to chime in with a reminder and a bit of advice for newbies. We ALWAYS shut the water off at the post while camping when we leave the RV even for a little while. You just...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-08-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By TonyOIB
Easy to trim to size or just replace

The length of the cable binds their operation but they are easy to cut. In my case I HAD to do this since it was so difficult to open that the handle broke off while dumping! Remove from the valve...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-06-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 622
Posted By TonyOIB
Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky

In a search I recently came across what seems to be an awesome National Recreation Area in Kentucky called Land Between the Lakes. Has anyone been there and what was your opinion of the area? Worth...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-10-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,672
Posted By TonyOIB
Ditto on the RUST. All too common of a problem...

Ditto on the RUST. All too common of a problem and neither the dealer nor Winnebago will take ownership of a very bad situation when Winnebago does next to NOTHING to prevent it in the first place...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 06-11-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,204
Posted By TonyOIB
Wow! That is a great price on that Winnie. Be...

Wow! That is a great price on that Winnie. Be sure to wear some old clothes and look UNDER your new unit as well prior to signing on the dotted line. Your looking for excessive rusting where it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,819
Posted By TonyOIB
Just installed the Ready Brake system on my 04...

Just installed the Ready Brake system on my 04 Liberty myself. Easy Peasy and I’m NO mechanic. Just followed the YouTube video step by step. The baseplate went on and I actually was able to find a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-11-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,222
Posted By TonyOIB
I own a 2018 22M. Just wondering if this has EVER...

I own a 2018 22M. Just wondering if this has EVER worked correctly? Is it both the hot AND cold lacking pressure in the bathroom?
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-21-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,889
Posted By TonyOIB
Lauan Plywood fix

Here Ya Go Paul. I picked up a piece of Lauan door material at Lowes. The 1 3/8" thickness is perfect to even out that ridge under your back and very lightweight to move it when you close the bed up....
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-07-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,889
Posted By TonyOIB
The rust is pretty much everywhere. The worst...

The rust is pretty much everywhere. The worst areas are the Winnebago added panels that were welded on. Take a look at my original post where I've attached a few pics....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2019, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,905
Posted By TonyOIB
Hi Dottie2019 We don't camp here in OIB, we...

Hi Dottie2019 We don't camp here in OIB, we happily live here! Although there are quite a few campgrounds around I don't know if I can recommend any because we have never stayed at one. Although once...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-07-2019, 05:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,730
Posted By TonyOIB
We recently sold a 2018 Winnie 2401 TT and LOVED...

We recently sold a 2018 Winnie 2401 TT and LOVED it while we had. Wanted to trade up so we bought a new Minnie Winnie 24 ft. MH instead from CW :( and am finding it's no where near the quality of the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,905
Posted By TonyOIB
Just Google 'Winnebago buys Sunnybrook" and read...

Just Google 'Winnebago buys Sunnybrook" and read all about it. I certainly wouldn't change my mind about buying one because of that. I just sold a 2018 3401TT and bought a 2018 Minnie Winnie and am...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-06-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,148
Posted By TonyOIB
I had a thought last time I was packing up to...

I had a thought last time I was packing up to leave camp. I had just hooked up my spare hose to rinse the black water tank and looked over at my fresh water connection where I noticed I had my...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-06-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,889
Posted By TonyOIB
Hi All! We've had our 22M since October. ...

Hi All! We've had our 22M since October. Unfortunately I'm the one you may have read about on this forum that has had a problem with finding a LOT of rust under my new 2018. But other than THAT, we...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-06-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,249
Posted By TonyOIB
Thanks everyone for your opinions, I'm hoping my...

Thanks everyone for your opinions, I'm hoping my problem is solved. This noise sounded just like a spark knock. It was a rattling noise whenever the engine was under a load, either going up a hill...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-31-2019, 06:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,249
Posted By TonyOIB
Ticking Noise from under V10 Doghouse

I thought I had this solved until I saw someone else had the same situation on a different forum and no one had my answer. My 2018 Winnie E350 V10 with 4000 miles has consistently had this ticking,...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-14-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Ok, Didn't go too well,AT CAMPING WORLD but as...

Ok, Didn't go too well,AT CAMPING WORLD but as expected. The Service Director Jeff, was pretty surprised at the amount and degree of rust on the under carriage. I heard him discussing it with the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-12-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,587
Posted By TonyOIB
Towing with the 24M

Hi Again Mcfflyer, getting back to you with towing that Jeep. Did a lot of research before buying a nice used 2004 Liberty. So much to learn as a newbie, which toad, tow bars, base plates, breaking...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-09-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,587
Posted By TonyOIB
DITTO on the Mcfflyer post. My new 2018 with the...

DITTO on the Mcfflyer post. My new 2018 with the E350 gets right about the same as his. I also sometimes tow a small Jeep Liberty and it gets about 1mpg less. But, it does have great power with the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-09-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
I Just want to thank everyone for their...

I Just want to thank everyone for their thoughtful and informative comments on this absurd predicament I find myself in. I have to say absurd because I sit here wondering WHAT other industry would...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-27-2018, 09:32 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
That would be an E350, thanks for bringing that...

That would be an E350, thanks for bringing that up to my attention. And please let us know your findings....BTW I find it strange that many who responded to my posts have been very complacent in...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-26-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Hi Matt, I'd love to talk to you. Please shoot me...

Hi Matt, I'd love to talk to you. Please shoot me an email at [email protected] I'm also considering an attorney. I firmly believe that since these vehicles cannot even survive ONE ROAD TRIP from the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,855
Posted By TonyOIB
WELL, Congratulations with your purchase! I...

WELL, Congratulations with your purchase! I picked up a new Class C Winnebago in August. If you haven't been following my posts this week, I highly suggest that you put on some old jeans and crawl...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-22-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Reply to Winnebago

It DOES look like I live in a salty environment, but the MH is new and I've only had it since this past August. I've just emailed my response to Winnebago's informing me that rust is NOT a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-20-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Ok, so I have heard back from Winnebago and the...

Ok, so I have heard back from Winnebago and the answer is as expected "Unfortunately, rust or corrosion is not a warrantable item. The indication of rust could have been the maintenance of cleaning...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Hi Motts461 and others....Thanks for...

Hi Motts461 and others....Thanks for responding... Yours is a 2019 Minnie, Mine is a 2018 that I've only had home for 3 months. I really don't feel we should HAVE to get under the coach and brush...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
Photos of Under carriage Rust

Hoping these photo's are attached

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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-17-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,875
Posted By TonyOIB
New Minnie badly rusting

I'm hoping these photos get imported. I could sure use some advice on my new (October delivey ) 2018 Minnie Winnie F350. After getting it home I went underneath to check it out and noticed severe...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-01-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,602
Posted By TonyOIB
Ford key FOB

Hi everyone, I picked up a new Minnie on a F350 chassis a few months back, and DID receive 2 sets of complete keys..... However, I WAS expecting key fobs for the cab. It now sounds like I shouldn’t...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-22-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By TonyOIB
Be sure to check your smoke and CO2 detectors. We...

Be sure to check your smoke and CO2 detectors. We recently picked up a brand new unit and found that the protective tape on the batteries had never been removed by the dealer which made them...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 947
Posted By TonyOIB
Exclamation Major Safety Concerns

We picked up our new Winnebago 22M from a N.C. CW dealer in August. Now I understand that these places are swamped with too much work and not enough help but after about 10 days camping, just on a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-27-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,374
Posted By TonyOIB
Went on my first trip with my new 2018 22R and...

Went on my first trip with my new 2018 22R and was expecting more than 10MPG. But that was it. So if your going with a 350 for better gas mileage keep that in mind. Also looking for a vehicle to tow...
Forum: 5th Wheel Topics 02-21-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,210
Posted By TonyOIB
Where did you trade your unit in? If your 2401RG...

Where did you trade your unit in? If your 2401RG was blue, I may have purchased it :)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-21-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,031
Posted By TonyOIB
I just picked up a 2018 Minnie from a dealer that...

I just picked up a 2018 Minnie from a dealer that was pre-owned for a short time by someone else. The unit already had the surge protector installed by the dealer. The remote read-out device was...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-25-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,374
Posted By TonyOIB
Interior cabinet or wall dis colorations?

I'm sitting here researching "stains" because I saw a post to another consumer website as well as this one , and am considering a TT purchase as well. It doesn't appear that this interior staining...
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