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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-13-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By HowieB
Thanks

I’m always happy with responses to issues/problems I encounter involving my motorhome. Thank you.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-12-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By HowieB
I finally found the leak. It was the connection...

I finally found the leak. It was the connection to the toilet. Why it only leaked occasionally I have no idea. I merely tightened it by hand and it stopped leaking. . No water in the basement since....
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-27-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By HowieB
Moab to Silverton Route Advice?

Looking for advice on best route Moab, Utah to Silverton, Colorado. 36’ gasser pulling toad. My RV safe gps takes me to Silverton from the north on 550. Looking at online posts it looks like 550 from...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-24-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 289
Posted By HowieB
Tonopah to Zion Route Advice?

We are driving a 36 foot MH and toad from Tonopah to Zion. It looks like the 2 routes are US 93 and US 95. Any advice on which route is better?
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-15-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 348
Posted By HowieB
Fort Bragg to Napa best route?

We will be traveling from Fort Bragg to Napa in a 36 foot motorhome and toad. We got to Fort Bragg via route 20, a nightmare of twists and turns. What is the best route to Napa? My gps shows back to...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-06-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By HowieB
Basement bay Plumbing leak 2014 Sightseer 35G

2014 Sightseer 35G. I have water leaking out of the light fixtures in the bays under the large driver’s side slide when connected to city water. I took out the panels under the kitchen sink and can’t...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-01-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By HowieB
The second route it is! I was leaning that way....

The second route it is! I was leaning that way. Thanks again. Nice pics.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 08-01-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 290
Posted By HowieB
Whitefish to Diamond Valley, Alberta

This forum has been great with advice on routes through the Rockies. We are traveling from Whitefish, Montana to Diamond Valley, Alberta in a few days. GPS shows 2 routes, north on 93 to Canada 3 to...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-26-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 338
Posted By HowieB
Cody to Whitefish

We are traveling from Cody, Wyoming to Whitefish, Montana in a 36’ gas motor home pulling a toad. Does anyone have a recommendation for best route? My gps shows Cody to Rockvale to Columbus where I...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-25-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By HowieB
Great advice. It was a nice drive with some great...

Great advice. It was a nice drive with some great scenery.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-25-2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By HowieB
We stayed at Manor RV Park. Not a campground. A...

We stayed at Manor RV Park. Not a campground. A place to park. Dusty, and muddy when it rains, which was every afternoon. $75.00/night. WiFi was good and a few over the air channels. We visited the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 07-23-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 484
Posted By HowieB
Estes Park to Cody

We are traveling in our 36 foot gas motor home and toad from Estes Park, Colorado to Cody, Wyoming. There are several routes shown in my gps.I’m looking for advice on which route would be the best...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-17-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 737
Posted By HowieB
Replacement TV

2014 Sightseer 35G. Original Insignia 46 inch tv crapped out. Having trouble finding replacement 46 inch. Anyone had this issue? Resolution?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-06-2020, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By HowieB
I got to thinking, I bought my Sightseer used....

I got to thinking, I bought my Sightseer used. It's possible the previous owner had problems with the slide and the controller was moved, or the dud that installed the controller at the assembly...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-05-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By HowieB
It was a bad bed position switch. Bypassed it as...

It was a bad bed position switch. Bypassed it as described above.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-05-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By HowieB
Sorry it took so long to get back to this post....

Sorry it took so long to get back to this post. After continuing to have issues with the slide I had a mobile RV tech come out. Turns out it was a defective bed limit switch. I had the tech bypass...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-05-2020, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,898
Posted By HowieB
Turns out it was the ATS. Removed the cover and...

Turns out it was the ATS. Removed the cover and found 2 of the shore power cord wire had burned insulation and one of the terminals was deformed from getting hot. I think I dodged a bullet. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-24-2020, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,898
Posted By HowieB
Power issue

The issue resurfaced today. Plugged in to 50 amp at new campground. All well at the pedestal. Front AC and invertor outlets not working. Rear AC working. Checked circuit breakers-all okay. Checked...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By HowieB
Thank you. I have the slide working now. I...

Thank you. I have the slide working now. I removed and replaced the wires and everything started working again. Who knows.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-13-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By HowieB
Bed position bypass

I have seen somewhere how to bypass a bad bed position switch in order to extend and retract the bedroom slide. I can't find it now. 2014 Sightseer 35G. Does anyone know how this is done? There are 4...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-12-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By HowieB
Thanks, Richard. The problem is I can't get to...

Thanks, Richard. The problem is I can't get to that area because the bed covers it when the slide is in. I'll take a look when we get our next campground in Medora ND.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-12-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By HowieB
Unhappy Slide Issue

I am having trouble on the road. The bedroom slide on my 2014 Sightseer 35G stopped working in the retracted position. We cannot access our bed or clothing. Very inconvenient. I cannot locate the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-08-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I'm happy for you to get started. You will be so...

I'm happy for you to get started. You will be so happy with the result. I'm glad my pics helped. I believe that pad on the wall was a support for the sofa bed. I left it there. It doesn't interfere...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
The cabinet is a sewing cabinet with machine...

The cabinet is a sewing cabinet with machine lift. I cut an insert to fit my wife's Bernina. I was going to use it as a desk as well, but I find working from the recliner more comfortable. We are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
More room

A bonus with the switch out is the extra room we now have in the living room, especially with the slides in.
Forum: Parking, Parts & Accessories For Sale & Wanted 09-26-2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,235
Posted By HowieB
Eze Tow Dolly With Surge Brakes

2017 Eze Tow dolly. Aluminum ramps. Surge brakes. Straps and safety chains. Spare tire and wheel. Used 4 times with no problems. No longer needed. Master cylinder dust cover missing and small hole...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-28-2019, 08:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
Thanks, meowterhome. Don't know why the pictures...

Thanks, meowterhome. Don't know why the pictures are upside down.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-28-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
All done! I bolted the recliners together with...

All done! I bolted the recliners together with 1/4 inch x 1 inch machine screws and nuts in the front and rear. The rear frame can be reached by removing the seat backs, the front by extending the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
Not sure what to do with the old sofa sleeper....

Not sure what to do with the old sofa sleeper. Any ideas?
Got the carpet installed yesterday. We had enough carpet remnant to do both sides of the living room. It looks so good we're going to get...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-21-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I filled the void in the slide today. I cross cut...

I filled the void in the slide today. I cross cut a 2x4 to 57 1/2 inches, then ripped it to 3 1/8 inches. I had a piece of 1x2 that was about 54 inches long laying around that I used as a spacer...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
The indentation in the slide base is 4 inches...

The indentation in the slide base is 4 inches deep. We test fit the Recpro recliner on the slide with the top of the recliner barely touching the window valance. The front of the recliner frame...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-18-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I got the end base pieces of the sofa sleeper out...

I got the end base pieces of the sofa sleeper out today. The extend-a-seat is held to the base by 2 allen bolts that secure the steel rollers in place. Once the bolts are out the pieces separate and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-11-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I disassembled the end pieces today. It helps to...

I disassembled the end pieces today. It helps to unlock and pull the seat extension out a little before tipping the seat onto it's front side. Lifting up the panel secured with Velcro exposed 3 of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-27-2019, 09:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
Thanks. I got up on the roof. It looks like they...

Thanks. I got up on the roof. It looks like they did a thorough job.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-26-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I haven't had a chance to work on it lately....

I haven't had a chance to work on it lately. After the heat wave had 2 busy weekends. Oh yeah, house is for sale, too. The RV shop I took it to for skylight replacement and complete scrapping and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
Thanks, Jeeper. I can't wait to get it installed,...

Thanks, Jeeper. I can't wait to get it installed, as soon as this heat and humidity dissipate.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
Thanks, Jeeper. My slide platform has a thin...

Thanks, Jeeper. My slide platform has a thin layer of plywood. Is it sheet aluminum beneath the plywood? The screws that anchored my original sofa look like self tapping metal screws. Did you use...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 07-17-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,162
Posted By HowieB
We bought a used MH at a dealership in Ocala, FL....

We bought a used MH at a dealership in Ocala, FL. They agreed, in writing, to ship a bathroom sink and two MCD roller shades to our home in Illinois. The sink came in 2 weeks but was too large. A...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
We chose the 80 inch Charles 3 recliner option so...

We chose the 80 inch Charles 3 recliner option so we would have room for a combination dog crate/side table.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
I'll try to remember to take pictures. I...

I'll try to remember to take pictures. I assembled the set in the garage today. 1000% more comfortable than anything in the MH now.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-16-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,797
Posted By HowieB
That looks great Woodvue. Does the sofa extend...

That looks great Woodvue. Does the sofa extend over the slide platform? Did the installer add anything to the gap between the ends of the platform? Is the sofa attached to the platform? We just got...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-05-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By HowieB
Thanks. I'll check the water line routing. The...

Thanks. I'll check the water line routing. The mechanic that did the service right before we left told me all was well with the entire water system, including the water heater. We also had no hot...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By HowieB
How did you clear the vent?

How did you clear the vent?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-29-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By HowieB
I tried moving the tank fill/city water valve,...

I tried moving the tank fill/city water valve, and I've turned every other valve with no luck. Unfortunately I can't try the covering the overflow while filling with city water method without moving...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-28-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By HowieB
I don't understand "lower the water faucet to...

I don't understand "lower the water faucet to low".
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-27-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,417
Posted By HowieB
Gravity water fill not working

The only campsite we could get over Memorial Day weekend and the following week has electric only. I thought no problem. We'll use the campground toilet and shower, and if we get low on water I'll...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-13-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By HowieB
I realize the slide lock has to be held until the...

I realize the slide lock has to be held until the motor stops. That particular day I quickly pushed the lock/unlock because nothing else was working to get the slide to move. I don't think the slide...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,334
Posted By HowieB
I contacted 3M and got this response. Ordered it...

I contacted 3M and got this response. Ordered it on Amazon. About $50.00.

The replacement cartridge would be the C-LC. It is the same size as the model A and also addresses lead. You can purchase...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-08-2019, 05:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,371
Posted By HowieB
Thanks, danhannah and BobC. I'm getting an...

Thanks, danhannah and BobC. I'm getting an estimate on the skylight and damage repair in 2 weeks. My wife wants me to have a professional look at it. I have a hip issue and getting up on the roof is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-06-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By HowieB
I have new batteries showing 12.8 volts at the...

I have new batteries showing 12.8 volts at the time, and I had the motor and generator running.
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