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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-20-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 585
Posted By Hermes2
FWIW, this is a REALLY common WBGO problem. There...

FWIW, this is a REALLY common WBGO problem. There are a number of lengthy threads on this on the iRV forum. When it happened to me, I sanded the brackets to bare metal, sanded the epoxy and used JB...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-29-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,223
Posted By Hermes2
I agree with Redd22 and ACB. We have a 2021 29B,...

I agree with Redd22 and ACB. We have a 2021 29B, which is similarly equipped, and has an outside beer fridge as well. With just the two lead/acid batteries and the 100 watt solar panel, I've run them...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-08-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,763
Posted By Hermes2
We've been towing our 2020 Equinox for about...

We've been towing our 2020 Equinox for about 25,000 miles. Easy to tow, connect and disconnect and great for those side trips you're talking about. There's a lot of information on set-up for these on...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 01-04-2024, 05:43 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,733
Posted By Hermes2
All good advice here. My two cents, as I had a...

All good advice here. My two cents, as I had a similar Class C -- from cheap fix to $$$$.

WEIGHT: Get the MH weighed and determine how much weight you're carrying front and back. My Class C was...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 10-31-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Hermes2
Your rig is similar to mine, a 2021 Adventurer...

Your rig is similar to mine, a 2021 Adventurer 29B. There was no TPMS installed from the factory, so there is no dash alerts. I've installed a TST507 TPMS on mine (about $600 through Amazon) -- so...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-22-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 641
Posted By Hermes2
A couple of thoughts. I replaced the three stock...

A couple of thoughts. I replaced the three stock WBGO POC TV's with supposedly better units from VIZIO. They do have a better picture but it was a mistake! Avoid VIZIO if you value being able to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-07-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By Hermes2
I've a standard inline filter between the hose...

I've a standard inline filter between the hose bib and the RV water inlet. There's also a whole-house filter in the wet bay that has a 1 micron carbon filter in it. I replace both filters at the end...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-07-2023, 06:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,151
Posted By Hermes2
Typically I don't drive more than six hours on...

Typically I don't drive more than six hours on the road -- five hours is even better. The few times I've driven more than that it begins to feel too much like work and is unenjoyable and wearing on...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 08-24-2023, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By Hermes2
PSA warning on Vizio "Smart" TV's not working OTA

I purchased three D-series Vizio "Smart" TV's for our motorhome in the spring of 2023. They worked well until the latest mid-2023 software update introduced "WatchFree+".

With the mandatory...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 789
Posted By Hermes2
We've a 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B similar to what...

We've a 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B similar to what you're looking at. It has the 7.3 V8. We tow a 3,700 lb. Chevy Equinox. All loaded up for travel, we are within 100 lb. of the maximum GVRW for the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Hermes2
Just to add to this follow-up. During our most...

Just to add to this follow-up. During our most recent trip, while doing my walk-around inspection I found that several of the glued-on brackets holding the front grill had come off or were loose....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-07-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 829
Posted By Hermes2
Angry Raising hand. Me too! We've a 2021 WBGO...

Raising hand. Me too! We've a 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B. Running the AC on the road, the front Coleman Mach 10 AC broke a compressor fan blade on our first big trip in 2021 out west with less than...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Hermes2
Yep. Winnebago issue. The glue they've used does...

Yep. Winnebago issue. The glue they've used does not adhere well to the painted bracket. Bracket must be sanded to bare metal before applying adhesive. Try here: https://winnebagoparts.com/ and here...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-19-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By Hermes2
We try to stop at Costco's when we can. Usually...

We try to stop at Costco's when we can. Usually easy in-and-out. Cheaper than average gas, plus with their executive card we get 4% back on eligible gasoline purchases for the first $7,000 per year...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-08-2023, 01:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,863
Posted By Hermes2
One hood bracket came off, the other was loose....

One hood bracket came off, the other was loose. Ground the paint off to bare metal, ground the old epoxy off to bare fiberglass, used a lot of JB Weld (original) and clamped them in place. That was a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-06-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By Hermes2
I've had similar issues with our 5500. This may...

I've had similar issues with our 5500. This may be old news. I've found out that Cummins has a Customer Engineering Bulleting dated April 20, 2017 that identifies a hot air re-circulating problem...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,204
Posted By Hermes2
Interesting. I just had the same thing happen a...

Interesting. I just had the same thing happen a few weeks ago to our 2021 Adventurer 29B.

It started pinging on a long uphill grade under load while towing. Took it easy getting to our next stop...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-16-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 847
Posted By Hermes2
Fiberglass can certainly yellow over time. As...

Fiberglass can certainly yellow over time. As yours is 35 years old, it is to be expected, although as the above poster noted -- cream may have been the original color. My experience with both RV's...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-07-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,427
Posted By Hermes2
We have used the Demco Stay and Play Duo for the...

We have used the Demco Stay and Play Duo for the past 18,000 miles of towing our Equinox. It's an easy to use system that's permanently installed in the car. It works very well for us.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-30-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,591
Posted By Hermes2
We've a MH similar to yours. We ordered five...

We've a MH similar to yours. We ordered five custom shelves for our motorhome, a 2021 Winnebago Adventurer 29B, from Shelves That Slide of Phoenix, AZ. Ordering was easy and they were shipped within...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,012
Posted By Hermes2
Might have to look into adding an articulating...

Might have to look into adding an articulating mount for the outside TV. We added one for the inside lounge TV which makes viewing easier.

Still, it works well overall: Last holiday, DW, firepit,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-24-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By Hermes2
Welcome to the forum! We have a 2021 29B --...

Welcome to the forum! We have a 2021 29B -- similar to the 29V -- so here's my take on your questions.

1. Bunks (31B) vs more interior storage (29V): which is better while using? which is better...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,012
Posted By Hermes2
creativepart has a good answer. I haven't had an...

creativepart has a good answer. I haven't had an issue with our slide in two years and 18,000 miles. Our outside TV does not have an articulating mount. It is bolted to two bars which are then bolted...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-07-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 786
Posted By Hermes2
I've only had it happen once to me. Once was...

I've only had it happen once to me. Once was enough. Of course, I checked all of the latches and their alignment. Then I attached a thin 12" steel lanyard to the latch plate and hook it to an eye...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-05-2022, 05:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By Hermes2
Our Adventurer 29B is similar. The stock mount...

Our Adventurer 29B is similar. The stock mount just screws into the wall. Disconnect the cables and then remove the screws, then you can remove the mount from the TV.

I replaced the stock TV mount...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 12-05-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,689
Posted By Hermes2
Like others have said -- getting old is not for...

Like others have said -- getting old is not for the weak! I'm 73 also and don't much care for squats. We installed the SMI Stay-and-Play Duo. It's a permanent mount, but it really is easy to use....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-14-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,113
Posted By Hermes2
Ford V8 chassis recall for loose rear stabilizer bar brackets

This was started over in the iRV forum by NXR. Thought I'd share it here.

Class A V8 chassis owners may want to check their VIN at: https://www.ford.com/support/ and also create a My Ford account...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-12-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,895
Posted By Hermes2
I've heard good reviews about Liquid Springs, but...

I've heard good reviews about Liquid Springs, but in all seriousness, I could never justify the price of north of $10,000 for them. That would pay for a lot of traveling gas! After 18,000 miles I'm...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-09-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,695
Posted By Hermes2
18,000 miles in 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B with 7.3...

18,000 miles in 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B with 7.3 V8. Average 65 mph on the interstate. All types of terrain. We average 7.4 mpg towing and 8.5 mpg without the toad. Using generator has had...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,895
Posted By Hermes2
Installed a MOR/ryde TV1-021H TV mount in lounge...

Installed a MOR/ryde TV1-021H TV mount in lounge area. Then added clip mounts top and bottom for extra security.

For main cabin stock ATYME 40" TV
35.8"W x 3.4"D x 20.9"H
14.6 lb.
Connections:...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,895
Posted By Hermes2
Congrats on the new coach! We picked up our...

Congrats on the new coach!

We picked up our 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B in late March of 2021. After 18 months and 18,000 miles, here are a few of my observations:

First chassis addition was a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 950
Posted By Hermes2
Common problem, as noted by others. My solution...

Common problem, as noted by others. My solution was to sand off all of the paint on the brackets that are to be glued to the fiberglass (this is critical), then rough sand the old adhesive/fiberglass...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 790
Posted By Hermes2
Our MH is similar. I replaced the awful outside...

Our MH is similar. I replaced the awful outside Jensen's with Polk Audio DB522 DB+ Series 5.25" Coaxial Speakers with Marine Certification ($60). Easy replacement. Much better sound. It also helps if...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-09-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By Hermes2
OP here. Final follow-up! Had the same "no 12 VDC...

OP here. Final follow-up! Had the same "no 12 VDC throughout coach" issue come up a few days ago. ARRGGGHHHHH! Again tested all circuits at the battery and disconnects. All good. Came to realize that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By Hermes2
OP here. Just a quick follow-up. Had a...

OP here. Just a quick follow-up. Had a well-qualified RV repair shop take a look at it. Spent all day tracing lines and could not find a fault anywhere. Still, didn't have any 12 volt power. The tech...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-04-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 845
Posted By Hermes2
Ditto on the Everbilt 48 in. x 25 ft. Double...

Ditto on the Everbilt 48 in. x 25 ft. Double Reflective Insulation, about $55 for 48" x 25' at Home Depot.

We were in Las Vegas this time last year. Over 110 degrees at noon and front window...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-02-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By Hermes2
OP here. Typo: Should have said Coach/House...

OP here. Typo: Should have said Coach/House switch.

I turn OFF both Coach and Chassis disconnects when the unit is stored and ON when we head out.

When turning ON the Coach/House switch, there...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-02-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,782
Posted By Hermes2
12 Volt Electrical Problem 2021 Adventurer 29B

So, I've got a 12 Volt Electrical Problem on our 2021 WBGO Adventurer 29B Class A.

Symptoms: Turn on Chassis Batteries at salesman switch but NO 12 volt throughout coach, except for dash 12 volt...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 01-08-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,393
Posted By Hermes2
I've been using the Slime 40026 2X Heavy Duty...

I've been using the Slime 40026 2X Heavy Duty Direct Drive Tire Inflator to top up my six 19.5" tires to 82 psi. It works fine and only cost $75 at Amazon right now.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-15-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,310
Posted By Hermes2
To remove the doghouse: First remove the two...

To remove the doghouse: First remove the two phillips head screws at the front left and right of the dog house (kind of hiding in the carpet). Second, use a hex wrench (should be one in the kit...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-19-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,705
Posted By Hermes2
Thanks to the iRV2 forums, I learned of this...

Thanks to the iRV2 forums, I learned of this issue right after taking delivery of ours in March. Topped it off and have driven about 10,000 miles with no issue. Local Ford Truck service center has...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,507
Posted By Hermes2
My ongoing saga: Thought I'd share my experience...

My ongoing saga: Thought I'd share my experience this morning trying to find chassis warranty recall service (rear differential, AdvanceTrak) for my 2021 Winnebago Adventurer 29B anywhere near...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-28-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,804
Posted By Hermes2
I concur with "it's a new chassis/engine design."...

I concur with "it's a new chassis/engine design." What's more, it's a limited production run for MH's -- there were only 7,876 stripped MH chassis produced in the seven month period that may be...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,804
Posted By Hermes2
Welcome to the club! ;-) The 2020 and early 2021...

Welcome to the club! ;-) The 2020 and early 2021 class A's with the "new" F-53 chassis have come with a few manufacturing problems, as you've discovered.

The rear differential probably came to you...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 09-15-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Hermes2
This past June we traveled to the Utah "Big 5"...

This past June we traveled to the Utah "Big 5" plus north rim of the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and Mesa Verde.

Traveling on I-40 east and west from Memphis, the highways are pretty good...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-14-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,389
Posted By Hermes2
Not sure if this will apply to a 2017 model, but...

Not sure if this will apply to a 2017 model, but it may be that the charge line from the MH to the Equinox does not provide enough amperage. In my 2020 model, a 12 gauge wire is required, as the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,310
Posted By Hermes2
I'd be willing to bet that the hose swap worked...

I'd be willing to bet that the hose swap worked and just wasn't tested afterwards. Great way to run up the warranty service bill...:nonono:

Just got back from 2,300 mile trip after the hose swap....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-20-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,310
Posted By Hermes2
Thanks to everyone on iRV forum broadcasting the...

Thanks to everyone on iRV forum broadcasting the same dash AC non-cooling issues they've had, I requested that the dealer (Campers Inn) do the hose swap on my MH as part of other warranty service.
...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-15-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By Hermes2
Amen, bro! Did that too, and brought it back to...

Amen, bro! Did that too, and brought it back to fix a few things before heading home...then brought it back again the next day to fix one more thing discovered on the road... :facepalm:
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-15-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By Hermes2
Purchased ours in March, 2021. In May/June...

Purchased ours in March, 2021. In May/June traveled 5,000 miles from ATL to LAV and 7 national parks in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. Towing a 2020 Chevy Equinox. Some observations, comparing this...
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