Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Winnebago Owners Online Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
winnieowners.com
Click Here to Login
Register FilesRegistry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Join Forest River Forums Today
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 50 of 75
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: afrank1971
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2009, 05:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,371
Posted By afrank1971
Curious how the Prompt system, with suction cups,...

Curious how the Prompt system, with suction cups, stays on in heavy winds? Anyone ever have theirs blow off or come loose?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,220
Posted By afrank1971
That sure is a nice looking coach you have Don! ...

That sure is a nice looking coach you have Don! :-)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-29-2009, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,220
Posted By afrank1971
I'll be honest, the only reason I strayed to...

I'll be honest, the only reason I strayed to another brand is because Winne doesn't make a bunk bed DP. And while the Newmar is all around a good product, there are certainly things I miss about the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,220
Posted By afrank1971
Yeah, I paid $150k new for my 34H that was...

Yeah, I paid $150k new for my 34H that was stickered at $201k. I sold it about a year ago for $122,500, and times weren't as bad then as they are now. Of course that was a private party deal, not a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2008, 04:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,659
Posted By afrank1971
Have had both as well, can't say one is...

Have had both as well, can't say one is definately better than the other. As others have stated, both have their advantages. For me, the basement air was quite noisy in the bedroom, but quieter in...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-05-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,251
Posted By afrank1971
No insult taken on my part, I tried the tint but...

No insult taken on my part, I tried the tint but it just didn't work for me, was still rather bright at night, and was unreadable in the day, went back to the shirt and everyone was happy! :-)
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-04-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,251
Posted By afrank1971
This is too funny, we had this same discussion in...

This is too funny, we had this same discussion in May of last year. Post was titled "Bedroom Radio Brightness". Generally same solutions, best option seems to be window tint, though that didn't...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2008, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By afrank1971
Yeah, truth is I tried to drag that information...

Yeah, truth is I tried to drag that information out of Winnie. But as always, they will not say anything about their new models until they are released. If they had a bunk DP, it would have been a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By afrank1971
Well, I am happy to say, and regret to say, at...

Well, I am happy to say, and regret to say, at the same time, that we are jumping ship. We finalized a deal yesterday to order a Newmar Kountry Star 3943, and we put our Winnie up for sale. A...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,005
Posted By afrank1971
Well, I am happy to say, and regret to say, at...

Well, I am happy to say, and regret to say, at the same time, that we are jumping ship. We finalized a deal yesterday to order a Newmar Kountry Star 3943, and we put our Winnie up for sale. A...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-05-2008, 01:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,131
Posted By afrank1971
We tow a 2004 Honda Pilot and it works great. ...

We tow a 2004 Honda Pilot and it works great. However, the manual gives you clear instructions on how to go about flat towing it. I was unaware that the newer Pilots were not towable. If that's...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-31-2008, 04:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,300
Posted By afrank1971
One cautionary note however, it would be worth...

One cautionary note however, it would be worth doing some research on your inverter/charger before switching. You want to make sure that it can be set for AGM's, or at least to make sure that it can...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 01-31-2008, 04:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,911
Posted By afrank1971
I'd have to agree with some of the other posters...

I'd have to agree with some of the other posters in that it must depend on where you are. The one time I had occasion to call them was my first trip out and we were in Death Valley. The "expert"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-31-2008, 01:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,300
Posted By afrank1971
They are good batteries, I had put them in my...

They are good batteries, I had put them in my coach a while back. However, I have since swapped them out for Lifeline batteries. The Optima's (I assume you're talking about D31M's) are 75 amp hour...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-01-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By afrank1971
Okay, sounds like I need to clarify some things. ...

Okay, sounds like I need to clarify some things. First, I am headed out in the morning so am done with testing/trouble shooting for now, will have to continue once I return, unless I get some time...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-31-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By afrank1971
Okay guys, you're never going to believe this,...

Okay guys, you're never going to believe this, but I've found my "parasitic" draw. Just got back from a mechanic friends, he has a good amp meter and some knowledge. Anyway, we tested it and sure...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-31-2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By afrank1971
I have yet a new problem, seems they never end. ...

I have yet a new problem, seems they never end. As per a previous post, I just installed 6 lifeline batteries and now have a 630 amp-hour battery bank. Well, charged the batteries to full at 13.1...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-31-2007, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,874
Posted By afrank1971
I have yet a new problem, seems they never end. ...

I have yet a new problem, seems they never end. As per a previous post, I just installed 6 lifeline batteries and now have a 630 amp-hour battery bank. Well, charged the batteries to full at 13.1...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By afrank1971
Yes, the battery temperature sensor is installed....

Yes, the battery temperature sensor is installed. I'm hoping that's why the voltage was reading so high this morning.

Another question for RS2000 owners with AGM batteries, do you use the charger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By afrank1971
Okay, I found this temperature compensation table...

Okay, I found this temperature compensation table (below) online, which, based on this, at 50?, the RS2000 should be adding 0.504 volts to the normal voltage, which would be 14.9-15.0 volts. So...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By afrank1971
I just finished installing 6 Lifeline GPL-31T...

I just finished installing 6 Lifeline GPL-31T batteries and had previously installed a Xantrex RS2000. Upon completing the project, I plugged the coach in to bring the 630aH battery bank up to full...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2007, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By afrank1971
I just finished installing 6 Lifeline GPL-31T...

I just finished installing 6 Lifeline GPL-31T batteries and had previously installed a Xantrex RS2000. Upon completing the project, I plugged the coach in to bring the 630aH battery bank up to full...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-20-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
Posted By afrank1971
That's a nice tidbit DancinCampers, I am...

That's a nice tidbit DancinCampers, I am currently having some issues with my Onan and find it difficult to catch the generator in time when it quits. That's good to know how to get the last fault...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-19-2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
Posted By afrank1971
I don't suppose you checked the code when it shut...

I don't suppose you checked the code when it shut off? When the genset quits on it's own, the switch will blink two times or three times indicating whether it was some sort of normal or abnormal...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-29-2007, 04:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,181
Posted By afrank1971
I don't recall my steering wheel setting crooked...

I don't recall my steering wheel setting crooked at all. However, I don't know that it means the front end is necessarily out of alignment. It could simply be that the last place that did the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2007, 03:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,009
Posted By afrank1971
I really don't intend for this post to be nothing...

I really don't intend for this post to be nothing more than bad mouthing Xantrex, but just venting a bit I guess. I should note that when I get a hold of people, they are, or seem to be, quite...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,009
Posted By afrank1971
Has anyone had any experience with Xantrex...

Has anyone had any experience with Xantrex customer service? I had an RS2000 installed in my Journey about a month ago, went to go for our first trip with the new inverter this last weekend and the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-28-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,009
Posted By afrank1971
Has anyone had any experience with Xantrex...

Has anyone had any experience with Xantrex customer service? I had an RS2000 installed in my Journey about a month ago, went to go for our first trip with the new inverter this last weekend and the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-20-2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,154
Posted By afrank1971
I have had a King Dome on my last two RV's and...

I have had a King Dome on my last two RV's and have had no problems. My current one is in motion and it works great while driving down the road as well, just as advertised. I have not had any rain...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2007, 05:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,595
Posted By afrank1971
I would again agree with all the rest, mostly it...

I would again agree with all the rest, mostly it has to do with the conditions, winds, hills, curves, etc... I would say it also has to do with how much driving you've done. We recently completed a...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-25-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,166
Posted By afrank1971
I had the 3T's kit installed and am happy with...

I had the 3T's kit installed and am happy with it. It is no longer a roller coaster going through driveways and cross gutters. I can't speak to other products, have no knowledge of them, but I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-23-2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,348
Posted By afrank1971
I also have the slide lock, on the front slide,...

I also have the slide lock, on the front slide, but not the back. Have never had the back slide slip at all, but use the front lock just since it's there. Seems to me like they put it there since...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-20-2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
Update... Well, it turns out my coach does...

Update...

Well, it turns out my coach does not and did not have that auxiliary filter in the power steering system. I was unable to find it where everyone said to look for it and Freightliner...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-11-2007, 06:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
Tightening the hose clamps!! It's just too...

Tightening the hose clamps!! It's just too simple, I love it! I don't know that it's the answer in my case and I'll still be taking it to Freightliner for a look over, but I'm certainly going to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-10-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
Posted By afrank1971
Same, mine quits right at about 1/4 tank.

Same, mine quits right at about 1/4 tank.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-10-2007, 04:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
Update, took coach into Allison for it first...

Update, took coach into Allison for it first service and checkout. They found nothing wrong with the transmission and no evidence of leaks, mists, or smoking coming from the transmission or the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-05-2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
Sammie, thanks! That's the smoking gun I'm...

Sammie, thanks! That's the smoking gun I'm looking for. I know Pusherman had the same power steering filter issue and he has a twin coach to mine purchased at about the same time, his whole power...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2007, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
The power steering system is a possibility. What...

The power steering system is a possibility. What is the plastic reservoir on the top right in the engine compartment? It's above both the oil and trans fill tubes. This is a filthy mess, so I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
No, I'm not positive, I've thought of that as...

No, I'm not positive, I've thought of that as well, but it happens while driving when the slides are not being operated? Is there any way that coule make sense?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
What's odd is the fluid level never seems to...

What's odd is the fluid level never seems to change. So the amount spewing out cannot be much. But that's good to know that it doesn't happen to you. I need to get it in to Allison and see what...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By afrank1971
Good question. That "battery overtemp" message...

Good question. That "battery overtemp" message was what started it all for me. Next thing you knew my batteries wouldn't hold a charge, then one was leaking, etc... Anyway, like I said, I'm done...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
I have a CAT C7 and Allison 6 speed Transmission....

I have a CAT C7 and Allison 6 speed Transmission. On our recent trip, we twice arrived at camp to find our toad covered with transmission fluid? The transmission never ran over it's stated normal...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-03-2007, 05:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,982
Posted By afrank1971
I have a CAT C7 and Allison 6 speed Transmission....

I have a CAT C7 and Allison 6 speed Transmission. On our recent trip, we twice arrived at camp to find our toad covered with transmission fluid? The transmission never ran over it's stated normal...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By afrank1971
Which inverter should I choose to replace my...

Which inverter should I choose to replace my stock Dimented Inverter? I replaced my stock batteries with AGM's and figured I'd just see how it worked, plus the RV service shop thought it would be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By afrank1971
Which inverter should I choose to replace my...

Which inverter should I choose to replace my stock Dimented Inverter? I replaced my stock batteries with AGM's and figured I'd just see how it worked, plus the RV service shop thought it would be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-03-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,319
Posted By afrank1971
Paul, I would have expected someone else would...

Paul,
I would have expected someone else would have replied to you by now. Trouble is, I know the answer, but don't recall exactly each step and haven't had a chance to go out to the coach and...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-25-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By afrank1971
That's funny Tom, my solution exactly. I've...

That's funny Tom, my solution exactly. I've purchased the film, just haven't put it on yet, and before I did, thought I'd see if anyone knew whether or not there is supposed to be a dimmer somewhere...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-25-2007, 06:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By afrank1971
Well, at least I know now that I'm not crazy,...

Well, at least I know now that I'm not crazy, sounds like many others have the same complaint. I would agree that you would sure think it should have a dimmer somewhere, especially considering it...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-25-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By afrank1971
Has anyone found a way to dim the display on the...

Has anyone found a way to dim the display on the bedroom radio? Our Journey has the Jenson stereo in the night stand in the bedroom. This is the one that is a stereo, alarm clock, and DVD player...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-25-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,646
Posted By afrank1971
Has anyone found a way to dim the display on the...

Has anyone found a way to dim the display on the bedroom radio? Our Journey has the Jenson stereo in the night stand in the bedroom. This is the one that is a stereo, alarm clock, and DVD player...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 75
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:39 AM.

Contact Us - Winnebago Owners - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.