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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-12-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 162
Posted By Ontario Don
Alcoa Sprinter 3500 Rear Hub Covers

Hi - Am I the only guy that has lost a rear hub cover from their Sprinter 3500? Somewhere in the Rockies of Alberta there is a ditch with a shiny Alcoa hub cover sitting in it ...

I see that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-26-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,007
Posted By Ontario Don
Mickey - I think I understand your question now. ...

Mickey - I think I understand your question now. Winnebago's recall and fix is rumored to tie the awning power circuit to the Sprinter's parking brake. With the recall completed, it has been...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-26-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,007
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - I'm not aware of an electrical brake that...

Hi - I'm not aware of an electrical brake that keeps the awning retracted. My understanding of the system is the awning motor drives the awning out, and in, on command from the in-coach switch. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-21-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,007
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - For Navion / View owners that are not...

Hi - For Navion / View owners that are not familiar with the first attempt to fix this problem, some owners have elected to temporarily disable the awning by removing the power feed to the 12 volt...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-19-2024, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - Congrats on your new coach. Regarding...

Hi - Congrats on your new coach.

Regarding your original question about alternator charging rates - if you plan on upgrading your coach batteries, you are currently safe with the factory...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 02-08-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Posted By Ontario Don
Riverbend - If you really wanted to reset your...

Riverbend - If you really wanted to reset your service required light for your initial trips, you have the option of doing it yourself. It is pretty straightforward:

...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-06-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi Frank - Looking at the Xantrex XC guide in our...

Hi Frank - Looking at the Xantrex XC guide in our Winnebago Operator's Manual Supplement, I see that E10 is listed as an internal hardware error. The action recommended is to contact Xantrex...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2024, 05:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,053
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - Great info, thanks for posting. We have...

Hi - Great info, thanks for posting.

We have not done the recall yet to our '21 View; we are still just using the power to the circuit breaker as a safety switch.

Cheers,
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-01-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,074
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - Our '21 View does not have multiplex,...

Hi - Our '21 View does not have multiplex, wireless capability. Our coach lights have two levels of brightness, high and low intensity.

Cheers,
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-27-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 587
Posted By Ontario Don
Richard has got it! Our '21 View TV was...

Richard has got it!

Our '21 View TV was secured with that bracket. Our bracket had only one screw at the bottom. Once that retaining screw was out, the TV and mount just lifted off.

Cheers,
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-07-2023, 03:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,205
Posted By Ontario Don
Upinsmoke - I started with generic PVC electrical...

Upinsmoke - I started with generic PVC electrical tape I had in the bag. It has held fine now for a few seasons, and I don't see it letting go anytime soon. After my next inspection, I'll take Bob...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-06-2023, 07:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,205
Posted By Ontario Don
All great info, thanks to all. I've...

All great info, thanks to all.


I've always wondered why Winnebago leaves that sealant exposed to the elements and sun? Does anyone have any good ideas as to why they do that? I'm not looking...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-06-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Ontario Don
After a mid-life tire rotation and some concern...

After a mid-life tire rotation and some concern about wear on the fronts, the truck shop I take the View to for routine inspections and routine maintenance recommended we bump the fronts up to 70,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-05-2023, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Ontario Don
Brian - I did them both at the same time, based...

Brian - I did them both at the same time, based on what others had ultimately ended up with.

The ride is a bit firm when we are in town and lightweight, but when loaded for a trip the tuning of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-04-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,622
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - We are on our second Sprinter, this one...

Hi - We are on our second Sprinter, this one under a '21 View.


Our first Sprinter fit into the year bracket of all the NOx sensor issues, so initially it was pretty disappointing. The issues...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-31-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Great news, thanks for the info Brian. ...

Great news, thanks for the info Brian.


The dealer acknowledged that the engine oil quantity dipstick tube was still there, but advised me they didn't have a part to sell me.


I'll look into...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-31-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Sprinter 3500 VS30 / 907 Chassis Engine Oil...

Sprinter 3500 VS30 / 907 Chassis Engine Oil Dipstick


Our dealer will not sell me a dipstick for our '21 View on a '20 Sprinter, but did admit that they insert a "tool" in the dipstick tube for...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-31-2023, 03:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Very Interesting. Thanks!

Very Interesting.

Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Oh, and I'm with bigb - what was Mercedes...

Oh, and I'm with bigb - what was Mercedes thinking when they decided to remove the dipstick and rely on electronics!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - We've got over 60,000 kilometers (37,000...

Hi - We've got over 60,000 kilometers (37,000 miles) on our '21 View, and have seen the oil quantity drop from full on the gauge - to needing a 1/2 quart by the time of the next oil change. The...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 714
Posted By Ontario Don
View / Navion Truma Water Heater Bypass

Hi – Three years ago, during the first winterization of our new ’21 View, I came to realize that the Winnebago hot water heater bypass installation on the new Trumas ... doesn’t really bypass. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By Ontario Don
I'm with Sparky, no magical solution. We...

I'm with Sparky, no magical solution.

We almost bought a View off the dealer's lot back in '19, but we got flooded from the same areas you mentioned, during our test drive. We wanted to know...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-24-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,405
Posted By Ontario Don
Have you got any water under the mattress in the...

Have you got any water under the mattress in the overhead bunk?
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 08-09-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - A while back we too had to reset our One...

Hi - A while back we too had to reset our One Place panel, as per the manufacturers instructions. And, the blank tank reading disappeared once reset, as you have described.


The manufacturer...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-26-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,649
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - On our '21 View the two latch hooks get...

Hi - On our '21 View the two latch hooks get loaded up quite a bit when the door is closed, due to the design of the latch mechanism. Once the hooks are set with the door closed, it takes some force...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-31-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,096
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - We had a similar problem with our '21 View. ...

Hi - We had a similar problem with our '21 View. The steps worked sometimes, and not at other times.


I'd recommend starting off with something easy - There are a couple of magnets down at the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-28-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Here is a photo of one of the screws I found...

Here is a photo of one of the screws I found under the sealant:
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-28-2023, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - On our '21 View, the top cap was held on by...

Hi - On our '21 View, the top cap was held on by six or eight screws under the sealant, driven vertically through the rear cap into the roof structure. In addition, it was also secured to the rear...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2023, 07:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - Unless you remove the rear top cap, and...

Hi - Unless you remove the rear top cap, and remove the caulking sealing the wiring bundle under the cap, there is no way to pull the wiring through. In addition, the wiring bundle connectors are...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-13-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,540
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi again - The circuit breakers you found on the...

Hi again - The circuit breakers you found on the passenger seat pedestal have connectors, accessible from inside the pedestal. If you lift up the foam dust cover protecting the wiring and components...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-13-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,540
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - On our ‘21 View I disabled the awning by...

Hi - On our ‘21 View I disabled the awning by removing power to the circuit breaker. The CB is located on the circuit breaker panel on the outboard side of the passenger seat pedestal.

If you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-06-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,053
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - Not sure what motorhome you have, but if it...

Hi - Not sure what motorhome you have, but if it is a View / Navion - I do know of an easy way.

The circuit breaker for the awning is located in the CB panel in the outboard base of the passenger...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-22-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Ontario Don
Right - I agree that a built in battery...

Right - I agree that a built in battery management system is an important requirement when considering purchasing these expensive LiFePO4 batteries. For those that have one in their battery, the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By Ontario Don
Ok thanks. I’ve got Ultra Heat products on our...

Ok thanks. I’ve got Ultra Heat products on our dump valves, and we’ve had no issues so far. I’ll give the Ultra Heat tank heaters some thought; the company was very helpful when asking questions...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By Ontario Don
bigb - Thanks for your info. We are just...

bigb - Thanks for your info.

We are just starting our third season of cold temperature camping in our ‘21 View, so for my troubleshooting this year I’ve been using the real thing: sub zero...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 486
Posted By Ontario Don
Removing Tank Heat Pads

Hi - Has anyone removed the adhesive backed tank heat pads that Winnebago installed on your black and grey tanks?

If so, how did you do it? Heat gun? Alcohol on the adhesive? ?

Our Therma...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-14-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,126
Posted By Ontario Don
I think you are on to something. Why not? ...

I think you are on to something. Why not?

I've had great success keeping my Battle Borns warm using a therapeutic heating pad, so something that is designed out of the gate for an outdoor...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-14-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
The Mercedes part number for the camera on our...

The Mercedes part number for the camera on our '21 View is:


A 213 900 40 25


The link I sent you will walk you through what I did to get the end cap off. You have to remove the whole thing...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Great, thanks again. One of my 100 watt Sun...

Great, thanks again.

One of my 100 watt Sun Power flex panels from the factory has lost performance; I expect the other might do the same at some point. I picked up some Renogy 100 watt rigid...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-23-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,316
Posted By Ontario Don
Great thread - Thanks for all the info. ...

Great thread - Thanks for all the info.

Lenore and everyone - a couple of questions on the T Track and VHB tape install:

1 - The T Track... is that just standard 3/4" wide mitre track used in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi Jim - Based on what you have described, I'm...

Hi Jim - Based on what you have described, I'm wondering if the View was given to you with the Xantrex Inverter / Charger rotary knob selected to OFF? Immediately to the left upon entering the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-15-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Chris - That is great news, thanks for the info...

Chris - That is great news, thanks for the info and paperwork.

I’ll book in for those software recalls, and have them look at this at the same time.

Happy travels, Cheers,

Don
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-13-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ontario Don
Thirty nine and a half pounds. I was hoping for...

Thirty nine and a half pounds. I was hoping for more, but I'll take it!

I found a thread from a Minnie Winnie that dealt with the same MORryde stabilizers, and the info was very useful. If you...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-11-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi Chris - I understand you have already done the...

Hi Chris - I understand you have already done the software recall, disappointing news.



"Did you free-connect/crimp any wires together when you installed? Do you have photos of your wiring...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-11-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,282
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi Chris - Welcome to the Forum, thanks for the...

Hi Chris - Welcome to the Forum, thanks for the info. I had wondered about that smudge...


I broke our camera pretty early on in our View ownership, so did not have a lot of experience with how...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-10-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ontario Don
Thanks to all. I keep forgetting that the...

Thanks to all. I keep forgetting that the Winnebago parts database has this kind of thing in it, and not just electrical and plumbing.

That link shows a match to my Morryde stabilizers, and has...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-09-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ontario Don
Right. We have not used them once since we...

Right.

We have not used them once since we got our 24J - I’m using their 12 volts for a macerator pump - and I’d like to recover some weight as we seem to be carrying around passengers...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-09-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ontario Don
Ok, I appreciate the info, thanks. Cheers,

Ok, I appreciate the info, thanks.

Cheers,
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-09-2022, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,224
Posted By Ontario Don
View Navion Rear Stabilizers

Hi - Has anyone removed the factory installed rear stabilizers on a View / Navion?

If so, do you have an estimate of what the assembly weighs?

Thanks,
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-21-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Ontario Don
Hi - "unable to get the propane furnace to...

Hi - "unable to get the propane furnace to engage" - sounds like you mean electrically? The fan does not start up and there is no evidence of the igniter firing?


Correct?
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