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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By jmo01830
Gas has changed over the last fifty or so years...

Gas has changed over the last fifty or so years in it's chemical makeup. Years ago I had now problem washing parts in regular gas and my hands never knew the differance. Today's gas scares me when I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-20-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,911
Posted By jmo01830
Which Sunstar....numerous models. We have a 2014...

Which Sunstar....numerous models. We have a 2014 26HE, gross weight, towing? not towing? lots of unanswered questions. Towing our Equinox I'm happy with 7.5 in the hills of the northeast. Flatlands...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,952
Posted By jmo01830
Progressive surge protector....end that problem....

Progressive surge protector....end that problem. Keep your receipt, I burnt one up after about 4 years and the replaced it no questions other than where I bought it. Awesome customer service and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2022, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By jmo01830
Brian, I am going to let you in on a little...

Brian, I am going to let you in on a little secret. We just sold our 93 Itasca Passage a few years ago after fighting a leak up front for years. Resealed the roof, every port on it, all the front...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-22-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,858
Posted By jmo01830
Simply stated; Winnebago buys their chassis from...

Simply stated; Winnebago buys their chassis from Ford and has a bunch sitting in their lot just waiting to be built into whatever model that they need. I see this all the time. My Itasca 26HE is a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-09-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 758
Posted By jmo01830
If you don't have a local that can fill your...

If you don't have a local that can fill your needs, try (activervupholstery) The seem to be pretty knowledgeable.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,031
Posted By jmo01830
Four years on our Sunstar, and would not leave...

Four years on our Sunstar, and would not leave home without them. Asphalt, grass, concrete even soft dirt, well worth the investment. And dawn detergent to help put them on.......
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-09-2022, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By jmo01830
2014 Sunstar 26HE, right of the steering column....

2014 Sunstar 26HE, right of the steering column. Bring a flashlight and a mirror. Mine is pointed down, with the cap on it, right up against the dashboard. Once you find it the rest is simple.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-21-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,100
Posted By jmo01830
When you depend on an outside source for...

When you depend on an outside source for anything, you don't know what you are getting. Be it water or electricity.
I swear by PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES surge protector to keep our motorhomes...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-03-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,154
Posted By jmo01830
We live in New Hampshire and have been travelling...

We live in New Hampshire and have been travelling to florida in either January or February for 20 years. Our Itasca(s) have always lived in a heated garage. When we decide to leave we look at the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2021, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,619
Posted By jmo01830
The only time I have ever seen an insurance...

The only time I have ever seen an insurance company pay anything for a roof is after the owners got a little too close to an overhang and damaged the roof.....AKA COLLISION DAMAGE:confused:
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-11-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,764
Posted By jmo01830
Okay, my turn; I've been towing for a few years...

Okay, my turn; I've been towing for a few years now, both four down and with a dolly. We have (and still have) a 2001 Jeep grand Cherokee, shift the transfer case to neutral and be on your way. A...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-17-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By jmo01830
Sunrise, we had a 1993 Itasca Passage that wasn't...

Sunrise, we had a 1993 Itasca Passage that wasn't much different than yours. I put an inexpensive wireless camera that had a license plate bracket and since it was wireless all it needed was power. I...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 10-17-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,343
Posted By jmo01830
Time for my two cents; We travel from New...

Time for my two cents; We travel from New Hampshire to Florida every year in January, and don't come back until the snow melts. Our route avoids 95, because it sucks. We take I495 to the Mass. Pike...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-17-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,184
Posted By jmo01830
My brother had the left rear inner on his 2001...

My brother had the left rear inner on his 2001 Adventurer blow out on 95 in Georgia two years ago and iy not only ripped out a whole bunch of wires as well as the fuel filler pipe.......3yo Goodyear...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-08-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By jmo01830
dragonfly2.net.....check Simon's RV accessories,...

dragonfly2.net.....check Simon's RV accessories, he makes safety latches for the doors
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-16-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,406
Posted By jmo01830
Everyone has their reasons fo what they do. We...

Everyone has their reasons fo what they do. We travel with the grey and black water tanks empty and the potable water full. (50 Galllons) If I get tired we find a place to park for the night and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By jmo01830
Jack I also starting throwing away parts like an...

Jack I also starting throwing away parts like an entire instrument cluster, wiper motor, wiper linkage and the entire fiberglass front nose....4 headlight.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By jmo01830
I have no idea who has one, other than me (I'm...

I have no idea who has one, other than me (I'm old) but I think your winnie is a 29RS. The microfiche I have is 13 sheets from the 1993 22RB passage/brave to the 37 Suncruiser.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By jmo01830
UKBrave, I'll make the same offer I made in...

UKBrave, I'll make the same offer I made in another post. I have Microfiche for 93 vintage Winn/Itasca MH. Mine was a 1993 Itasca Passage 22RB. In other words rear bath. Next to the drivers seat on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 986
Posted By jmo01830
Jack, I have some Microfiche that covered some...

Jack, I have some Microfiche that covered some 1993 Itasca models, mine was a 1993 Itasca 454 throttle body. If you like and can find a microfiche reader I'll see what I have. Ken
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-11-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,880
Posted By jmo01830
This was two weeks after replacing my flip phone...

This was two weeks after replacing my flip phone with an I phone....thanks
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-10-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,880
Posted By jmo01830
Bikes

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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-07-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By jmo01830
Surge Protector

I bought a Progressive Industries 30amp Surge protector a little over two years ago. Recently I had a problem with it. I contacted the coompany and no arguments, no discussion, and no returns....they...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-05-2020, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,352
Posted By jmo01830
1988 Chevy 454

Everyone has good suggestions, it depends on you what you do with them. Most respectable campgrounds have a list of people that do mobile RV repairs. That being said, working on yours has to be...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-09-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,743
Posted By jmo01830
Bumper caps

The first year with our 93 Itasca, we lost one cap and about 20 feet of sewer hose on 95 in the Carolinas. When we got to Daytona I drilled a hole thru the bumper and new cap, cut and bent a wire...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-07-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 986
Posted By jmo01830
Wife and I just sold our 93 Itasca Passage 22RB,...

Wife and I just sold our 93 Itasca Passage 22RB, 454 throttle body and towed our 1973 340 Dodge Charger with a dolly and just disconnected the drive shaft at the differential and let the shaft tied...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-29-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,225
Posted By jmo01830
We cheat, carry a Honda Reflex on the back and...

We cheat, carry a Honda Reflex on the back and drag our Cherokee behind us. Wife goes one way and I go another.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-22-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,688
Posted By jmo01830
Thanks, Slo, We have a 2014 26HE and have...

Thanks, Slo,
We have a 2014 26HE and have been looking at the same problem. I'm hoping to do something about it when we get back from Florida in the spring. I was thinking about using oak, but...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-18-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,400
Posted By jmo01830
PS: We still have our 93 Itasca and keep it for...

PS: We still have our 93 Itasca and keep it for day trips, but now we use a 2014 Itasca 26HE towing a 2013 Equinox.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-18-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,400
Posted By jmo01830
We are in New Hampshire and for 16 years travel...

We are in New Hampshire and for 16 years travel back and forth to Florida. Our preferred route going either way, let's say starting in Jensen Beach is; 95 North to Fredericksburg, Va. onto Rte 17N...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-24-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By jmo01830
NICE work!!!!! TY for the photos.

NICE work!!!!! TY for the photos.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 02-01-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By jmo01830
When you were in Salisbury, you were 15 miles...

When you were in Salisbury, you were 15 miles from where we live in New Hampshire. One of our favorite rides, by motorcycle, is north from there right along the coast through Portsmouth and up to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-31-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Posted By jmo01830
Try to avoid I95 at all costs. Pick alternate...

Try to avoid I95 at all costs. Pick alternate routes from say upstate, Lake George area, New York and cut across Vermont and New Hampshire. Scenic routes and less Maniacs. ENJOY.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-31-2019, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,118
Posted By jmo01830
We use a little more than two quarts in the...

We use a little more than two quarts in the 55gal. fresh water tank. Peroxide is cheap at Wally Mart, that's where we get ours . Been doing it for 18 years in both our Itascas. Never and issue.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-21-2018, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,203
Posted By jmo01830
Thank You boys and girls, I'm over six feet and...

Thank You boys and girls, I'm over six feet and 260# and reaching for my coffee on the floor was not an option. I built this for the needs of myself and my wife. Inside are eyeglass cleaners and a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,203
Posted By jmo01830
We have never posted pictures but he says he will...

We have never posted pictures but he says he will try to learn how to do it, and then will do it. (We are older, and technologically challenged.)
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-16-2018, 05:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,203
Posted By jmo01830
My husband and I both disliked the console that...

My husband and I both disliked the console that was in our 2014 Sunstar 26HE..it was indeed useless. My husband is not a carpenter but he did make his own...has cupholders for our drinks, and a...
Forum: Vintage Rigs - Retro is cool! 11-28-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,349
Posted By jmo01830
Check your area for a mobile RV tech, quite often...

Check your area for a mobile RV tech, quite often these old puppies have door keys that will fit others. If not a locksmith can come out and open it cheaper than buying glass. If/when you get inside...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-07-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,402
Posted By jmo01830
Next time you look under the hood, look at the...

Next time you look under the hood, look at the lowers on both sides in front of the wheels. Yep, same crap. I first saw it in the back inside panel of our 26HE, the one inside the giant storage...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By jmo01830
SarahW...we are older...we still have flip...

SarahW...we are older...we still have flip phones....(long and short)...we don't know how to do pics on the computer..LOL..it's the truth...we'll see what we can do and at least post a description.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By jmo01830
This is EXACTLY what I WANT!! Thank you so much...

This is EXACTLY what I WANT!! Thank you so much SarahW. My husband is going to look into this...….
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By jmo01830
I'll have to show my husband your pics.....I try...

I'll have to show my husband your pics.....I try to make things easy for him, so I try to buy before asking him to break out his tools.....especially welding because he says he stinks at it. Thanks...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 04:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By jmo01830
I hope you find what you are looking for too, but...

I hope you find what you are looking for too, but I think we may be out of luck.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2018, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By jmo01830
Different kind of pantry...it is about 6 ft tall...

Different kind of pantry...it is about 6 ft tall and about 8 inches wide. There are 4 stationary shelves inside. And it has good depth. My arms are long, but I would like to be able to pull an...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-18-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By jmo01830
...that is why we joined....we are all in this...

...that is why we joined....we are all in this together making suggestions. We also have a 1993 Winnebago Itasca but it was getting old, and he wanted something newer. My husband made great...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-18-2018, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By jmo01830
The drawers don't pull out...I would have to put...

The drawers don't pull out...I would have to put my arm way in the back to get what I wanted. But, YOU have given me another modification I want. I guess he will have to remove the interior shelving...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-18-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By jmo01830
Thank you for the info.....I will take your...

Thank you for the info.....I will take your suggestion and let my husband know. He is pretty good...
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-18-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By jmo01830
TY so much for the info....my husband isn't a...

TY so much for the info....my husband isn't a carpenter by profession, but he will check this out for me.
Forum: Welcome Mat 06-18-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By jmo01830
New owner 2013 Itasca Sunstar 26HE

Husband and I have upgraded to a newer RV than we had. Wish us luck. I ask if anybody with a similar RV, have you done anything to the pantry section to the right of the refrigerator to make it easy...
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