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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,948
Posted By Big Ben
It is an HWH, ther motoor is not running, To...

It is an HWH, ther motoor is not running, To retract it they give you a winch like on a boat trailer. On my unit the T handles are for the jacks only. There isa 1/4 inch socket for the 2valves that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,948
Posted By Big Ben
slides & jacks won't work

Jacks went up and won't work . Front slide stuck out and I can't wnch it in. Have followed all the directions but it will not budge.
I think the motor is burnt out but I need to get the slide in...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,501
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks all

Thanks all
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,501
Posted By Big Ben
Hwh problems

I got a gun case wedged under th bed as I sliding it out on my 2002 Journy DL. I already had the jacks down, and the front slide out. The bedroom slide went out about 12 inches and stopped.Now the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2009, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,497
Posted By Big Ben
Thank you for all the good imformation . Now if I...

Thank you for all the good imformation . Now if I can just find som one that knows what the heck they are doing. I don't mind paying $100 an hour if they know what they are doing.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2009, 01:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,497
Posted By Big Ben
The unit is not cooling as well as it did. I am...

The unit is not cooling as well as it did. I am assuming that it needs to be recharged. Some of you are fooling yourself, thinking that they don't need to be cleaned .
We had an Itasca that we...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-01-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,497
Posted By Big Ben
I'm down here around Ft. Myers Fl. and would like...

I'm down here around Ft. Myers Fl. and would like to get my air cond. serviced. Has any one had any experince with any of the dealers or service people in this area? Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,082
Posted By Big Ben
I too would like to know what you have to do to...

I too would like to know what you have to do to get them to react. I have a crack in the side wall ,like many others and they wouldn't do a thing.
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 03-06-2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,508
Posted By Big Ben
I agree with what you say. It is probably the...

I agree with what you say. It is probably the easiet way. But it can be a huge problem at some camp grounds.
By the way if it is so easy to back up, why do you need a pull thhrough????
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-18-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,340
Posted By Big Ben
I had this posted on here over a year ago and...

I had this posted on here over a year ago and there were several replies that had the same problem. If the coach was less than a year old they replace the whole side , how ever this was not a total...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-18-2008, 05:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,340
Posted By Big Ben
We have been full timing since 1995. I like...

We have been full timing since 1995. I like winnies floor plans and the basement air is a big factor. I really like it but can be hard to get it serviced.
My personal experince with Winnebago has...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-15-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,767
Posted By Big Ben
To me it is one of the main reasons to buy a...

To me it is one of the main reasons to buy a Winnebago product. Basement air has kept us comfortable in the desert at 110.degrees and the eletric heat is great too.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-15-2008, 03:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,892
Posted By Big Ben
We have a a vent control on the bedroom heat vent...

We have a a vent control on the bedroom heat vent and I keep it shut all the way.
You mightt try running the gas heat before prying on the vents or maybe a hair dryer.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-29-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,633
Posted By Big Ben
If you are staying on the same lot for a month...

If you are staying on the same lot for a month you would probable dump you black 4 to 6 times. I leave my grey open to the day before I dump my black. So I could see where you would use them. As to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-03-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By Big Ben
Thank you for your replies

Thank you for your replies
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By Big Ben
Has any one replaced the furnature? Will the...

Has any one replaced the furnature? Will the couch fit through the front door? Thanks
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Posted By Big Ben
Has any one replaced the furnature? Will the...

Has any one replaced the furnature? Will the couch fit through the front door? Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-02-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,158
Posted By Big Ben
You will find you are not the only one with this...

You will find you are not the only one with this problem and Winnebago won't do any thing about it.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-30-2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,946
Posted By Big Ben
How big is your generator???

How big is your generator???
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-11-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks went to NAPA, abig one and had the old one...

Thanks went to NAPA, abig one and had the old one with me. Done every thing you all suggested with out luck. That is why I posted. Maybe the area.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Big Ben
I'm down here in Ft. Myers Fl. getting ready to...

I'm down here in Ft. Myers Fl. getting ready to hit the road tomorrow. When taking the sun covers off the wiper blades I found they were in rough shape. No problem, I'll just replace them. Haaa, That...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-10-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,247
Posted By Big Ben
I'm down here in Ft. Myers Fl. getting ready to...

I'm down here in Ft. Myers Fl. getting ready to hit the road tomorrow. When taking the sun covers off the wiper blades I found they were in rough shape. No problem, I'll just replace them. Haaa, That...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-05-2007, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,988
Posted By Big Ben
We do a good percentage of our driving in the...

We do a good percentage of our driving in the west. On our 2 previous MHs we have had them billows. Both were manual.So far we have not had any problem with the electric awning. I am of the opinion...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,924
Posted By Big Ben
Dacron fishing line is braided it is not...

Dacron fishing line is braided it is not monofilment. I was hoping for some thing that would last longer than what the blind company uses.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,924
Posted By Big Ben
If you look down several post you will see my...

If you look down several post you will see my post on the same thing. I ended up using 80# test Dacron fishing line.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-02-2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
I got it done today. I bought 300 yds. of Dacron...

I got it done today. I bought 300 yds. of Dacron fishing line for $20. Use a piece of copper wire to fish the fishing line through the holes.
Real the only difficult part is putting them back up....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks but I was looking for some thing that...

Thanks but I was looking for some thing that would hold up better. I bought some 80# Dacron fishing line. It is the same diameter as the original.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2007, 06:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks that gave me an alliterative. Don't know...

Thanks that gave me an alliterative. Don't know why I didn't think of fishing line. Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
Can any one tell me where to get the cord that...

Can any one tell me where to get the cord that they use in the shades?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2007, 06:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,912
Posted By Big Ben
Can any one tell me where to get the cord that...

Can any one tell me where to get the cord that they use in the shades?
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 02-27-2007, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,810
Posted By Big Ben
I would tow either one. I don't think you are...

I would tow either one. I don't think you are talking about enough weight to be concerned about. It is not like you are dealing with the straw that broke the camels back.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-07-2007, 04:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By Big Ben
We had what sounds like the same antenna and...

We had what sounds like the same antenna and could not get the SWR any where near usable. If you are only talking a 1/4 mile some thing is very wrong. But if you are happy that is all that counts.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-06-2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks for the replies. We had the engine...

Thanks for the replies. We had the engine running. It just seems slower than it should be even if the fluid got thicker and at 35 degrees i would not have thought. But I don't have a better answer....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-05-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
Posted By Big Ben
This year we stay out west longer than usual. We...

This year we stay out west longer than usual. We had tempatures in the 20s. The slides on our 02 Journey would barly move. As soon as we got into warmer tempature, above 50 they worked fine. Any one...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-05-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
Posted By Big Ben
This year we stay out west longer than usual. We...

This year we stay out west longer than usual. We had tempatures in the 20s. The slides on our 02 Journey would barly move. As soon as we got into warmer tempature, above 50 they worked fine. Any one...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-17-2006, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,239
Posted By Big Ben
Take it from an old truck driver, you will not be...

Take it from an old truck driver, you will not be able to turn it off fast enough. There is a reason they tell you not to use it on slippery roads.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-16-2006, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
I have no doubt that is true. Winnnebago replaced...

I have no doubt that is true. Winnnebago replaced the whole side on some units. They are aware that they screwed up on the 2002 models. I guess they play the odds, if the unit gets though the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-14-2006, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
I talked to Winnebago this morning and the person...

I talked to Winnebago this morning and the person I talked with acted as if this is very unusual. When I told him I had several replies on the forum of the same problem most the same year, he...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-13-2006, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks for all the replys. It is probably a...

Thanks for all the replys. It is probably a delamination problem. Evidently they a lot of problems with the 2002 models Some the fixed and stayed fixed. Some other owners were not so lucky. Have not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-12-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
It is under the front corner of the rear slide....

It is under the front corner of the rear slide. Have you contacted Winnibago? Just like I wrote in the first post.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-12-2006, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
new picture

new picture
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-10-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
Just discover a crack in the MH skin running from...

Just discover a crack in the MH skin running from the front corner of the rear slid downward to the trim piece.
Any body else have this problem?
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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-10-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,791
Posted By Big Ben
Just discover a crack in the MH skin running from...

Just discover a crack in the MH skin running from the front corner of the rear slid downward to the trim piece.
Any body else have this problem?
https://www.irv2.com/photopost/data/558/IMG_58161.JPG
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-14-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,066
Posted By Big Ben
No it is 50 amp

No it is 50 amp
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-14-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,066
Posted By Big Ben
It is 3 pm and we are Lake Shore RV Village,...

It is 3 pm and we are Lake Shore RV Village, right near Lake Mead. Outside Tempature is 101 with no shade other than the awning. Inside tempature is 75.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2006, 09:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,783
Posted By Big Ben
That is a big help. When I push the button the...

That is a big help. When I push the button the red light comes on but there is nothing in the window. I'm wondering weather it had a econo mode programed in it.
When we left Florida this year I did...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-07-2006, 06:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,783
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks for the reply.Should it say econo in the...

Thanks for the reply.Should it say econo in the window or???? Don't know if I'm slow or just cautions. Do you push it just once?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2006, 08:09 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,783
Posted By Big Ben
I can not find any thing in the book on how to...

I can not find any thing in the book on how to put transmission in economy mode . It mentions that there is one but thats it. What am I missing. We are averaging 8 mpg towing so it seems to be what...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-29-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,208
Posted By Big Ben
Thanks for the roll up screen idea. Ordered one...

Thanks for the roll up screen idea. Ordered one yesterday.
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