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Forum: Welcome Mat 06-14-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 90,598
Posted By Kiwi
Hi BN... Wife and I have similar situation. We...

Hi BN... Wife and I have similar situation. We live in Picayune, MS and work in New Orleans, LA. Currently we live on our own two acre campground (only has one site now) while we build our home. But...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-23-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,025
Posted By Kiwi
I think the feature is more of a "safety net". ...

I think the feature is more of a "safety net".

Think about this. The thermostat has no outside air temp sensor, but the HP does. If it is too cold outside, the HP will refuse to start.

Even...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,821
Posted By Kiwi
Hi Joe, Little did I know in 2003 when I...

Hi Joe,
Little did I know in 2003 when I started looking at a motorhome that the RV would be an integral part of our survival for many years.

You and Shelly came down at the right time. New...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,821
Posted By Kiwi
Hi, Have not posted in quite a while, but...

Hi,
Have not posted in quite a while, but monitor the forum almost every day. We have taken the plunge, sold the house, and now live full time in our hurricane escape pod.. AKA our motorhome.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,821
Posted By Kiwi
Hi, Have not posted in quite a while, but...

Hi,
Have not posted in quite a while, but monitor the forum almost every day. We have taken the plunge, sold the house, and now live full time in our hurricane escape pod.. AKA our motorhome.
...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-02-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 90,598
Posted By Kiwi
Hi RV Rick.. You will soon discover you did the...

Hi RV Rick..
You will soon discover you did the right thing. We had a 5W for a short time but discovered we were really class A people.

We really love our Itasca. For, a short time after...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-16-2006, 04:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,260
Posted By Kiwi
I had the same problem and found that the rear...

I had the same problem and found that the rear bedroom escape window was not dogged properly. Dogged it off really tight and fumes went away.

Like Joe said there is a negative pressure area...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-04-2006, 04:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,231
Posted By Kiwi
I have a "Winterizing" switch on my One Place...

I have a "Winterizing" switch on my One Place control panel. I just move it from "cool" to "heat".
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-18-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 90,598
Posted By Kiwi
Check out the Class C on the Sprinter Chassis...

Check out the Class C on the Sprinter Chassis with the Mercedes diesel. Friend has one. Loves it.
W
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-15-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Kiwi
Thanks Pioneer, YOur post made me check out...

Thanks Pioneer,
YOur post made me check out the Roadmaster site. I am within the four inch limit.

From Roadmaster:
Towing with a motorhome-mounted tow bar which has an upward or downward
slope...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-15-2006, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,098
Posted By Kiwi
I have the Honda Pilot and the bars from the...

I have the Honda Pilot and the bars from the Meridian hitch slope up to the toad. I was told that having toad higher was no big deal problem. In a panic stop where there are no toad brakes, the front...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-06-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,816
Posted By Kiwi
I heard that the 36G is the most popular...

I heard that the 36G is the most popular floorplan. We sure love ours. We have been out West once, up central twice and to Florida three times.

We also used ours as a hurricane evacuation plan...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-03-2006, 04:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,543
Posted By Kiwi
As far as reputation and service goes. IMHO...

As far as reputation and service goes. IMHO Tiffin and Winne are equal.

My must-have list was:
80" bed - I am 6'4" tall
Fiberglass roof
Basement Central Air
EMS system
Double insulated...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-02-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 581
Views: 90,598
Posted By Kiwi
Hi Elias, Don't feel bad about making the jump...

Hi Elias,
Don't feel bad about making the jump from trailer to coach. I did the same thing a couple of years ago. The great members of IRV2 and the Winnebago helped get me up to speed a bit. Not...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-21-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,566
Posted By Kiwi
Gary, We did a similar trip last year. We...

Gary,
We did a similar trip last year. We included the Tetons, Yellowstone and some of South Dakota.

We do a lot of "boondocking" on the road, when we travel. We entered Trail Ridge Road in...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-17-2006, 04:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,825
Posted By Kiwi
Any of the following can cause this problem: 1)...

Any of the following can cause this problem:
1) Rear slide not sealing correctly, or slightly extended.
2) Rear emergency exit window toggle handles not fully dogged down.
3) Leak in AC ducting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-07-2006, 10:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,665
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John_Canfield:
Jon - now that you mention it they must...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-07-2006, 08:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
One more thing.... When is the last time...

One more thing....

When is the last time you changed your filter?

Walt
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-06-2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
Actually a 17 degree drop from ambient with sun...

Actually a 17 degree drop from ambient with sun in the front window is great performance.

Did you run your dash air also? Did you try putting it on defrost and put the windshield fans on also if...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-06-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
A normal 50A RV outlet is 50 amps at 220 volts. ...

A normal 50A RV outlet is 50 amps at 220 volts.

When split, this gives you two 50A @ 110 circuts. Only one of these would be presented to the dog bone.

When starting, the AC using both...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-03-2006, 04:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,911
Posted By Kiwi
No bang for me. I have about 500 hours on genny...

No bang for me. I have about 500 hours on genny and have never had a bang on startup or shut down. Mine is the 7.5Kw Onan that runs on the Kubota diesel.
Walt
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-26-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">(snip)
Above 80 degrees outside temp, both compressors run and the air in...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-26-2006, 12:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DonavonP:
Kiwi, Good to hear from you. Hope you're...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-26-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,278
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dbrown048:
I'm wondering if I will need to add a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-26-2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,490
Posted By Kiwi
With an outside temperature of 80 you should be...

With an outside temperature of 80 you should be able to pump the coach down to a frosty 65 with no problem.

Cutting off early could be a thermostat calibration problem, or possibly low...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-24-2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,789
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John_Canfield:
Ben - consider dumping them in favor of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-27-2005, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,806
Posted By Kiwi
That had to be an abnormal faulty weld or...

That had to be an abnormal faulty weld or something similar. There are too many Freightliner chassis out there for it to be a design flaw. I would call Freightliner and ask for a new rig. A...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-26-2005, 09:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,153
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GG1:
NO NO NO, too many problems that never end, would...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-24-2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,558
Posted By Kiwi
I have a friend at work who has a View. He loves...

I have a friend at work who has a View. He loves it. It rides great and has lots of power with the engine transmissionn combination.

He ordered his from the factory with no generator, then had a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-24-2005, 05:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,153
Posted By Kiwi
When we bought our rig we had a short list of...

When we bought our rig we had a short list of about 6 items. Only Winnebago had all of them.

Our list:
Class A
Diesel pusher
80" full queen bed
fiberglass roof
Central basement air
full body...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-10-2005, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,955
Posted By Kiwi
Hi P&S, Welcome to the IRV2.COM forum. A...

Hi P&S,
Welcome to the IRV2.COM forum. A couple of suggestions that may help us to help you better.

1) Include information about the model and year of coach you have.
2) Try to present one...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-09-2005, 04:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,707
Posted By Kiwi
We went from our 5W and diesel truck direct to...

We went from our 5W and diesel truck direct to our 36G. Largely in part due to advice from this forum -- we skipped the gas class A phase.

We have no regrets, hope to work another 10 years or so...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-05-2005, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,084
Posted By Kiwi
Have you tried getting off the sofa? ...

Have you tried getting off the sofa? https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif
Mine worked better when I did.

Walt
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-04-2005, 11:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">
The M&G is a system that I would not attempt to install myself - so we...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-03-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,079
Posted By Kiwi
Words of wisdom: Double the space between the...

Words of wisdom:
Double the space between the car ahead of you.
Go slower than you think is okay.
Change lanes very slowly, there is a car in your blind spot.
Swing wide on turns.... curbs are...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-03-2005, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John_Canfield:
Tom & Walt,

M&G has a very loyal...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-02-2005, 05:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,212
Posted By Kiwi
John, If you have a diesel pusher with air...

John,
If you have a diesel pusher with air brakes, please don't exclude the M&G Engineering system from your evaluation/search.

The system is so simple, foolproof, and maintenance free that it...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2005, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,763
Posted By Kiwi
I have an Itasca 2004 36G. It came standard with...

I have an Itasca 2004 36G. It came standard with full body paint and some other upgrade things. Last weekend, I camped next to a new Journey 2005 36G. He told me his full body paint was $7,500 on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-20-2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,890
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JamesOne:
The instructions for leveling by HWH says to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2005, 05:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,501
Posted By Kiwi
John, We had the same thing. We found a piece...

John,
We had the same thing. We found a piece of foam rubber that was doing some kind of wicking from the outside to the carpet. It was on the outside of the slide opening but attached to the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,500
Posted By Kiwi
Full body paint is not only easier to care for,...

Full body paint is not only easier to care for, but easier to repair. A fiberglass repair job can be smoothed down and pained just like any Corvette body repair job.

Walt
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,839
Posted By Kiwi
My 36' started out at about 6.9 MPG, now at...

My 36' started out at about 6.9 MPG, now at 10,000 miles, it is at about 8.5 mpg. We hope to get it to 10.

Walt
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2005, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,848
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by no18yes:
We own a 01 32' Adventurer with 20k miles. It...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-13-2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,565
Posted By Kiwi
My TV does not squeak (or squawk). I guess I was...

My TV does not squeak (or squawk). I guess I was lucky.
Walt
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-27-2005, 03:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,449
Posted By Kiwi
When we talk about mileage, we should talk about,...

When we talk about mileage, we should talk about, towing/not, speed, terrain. Hills can do a number on mileage. I used to think that the extra fuel burned on the way up was saved on the way down, but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-27-2005, 03:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,552
Posted By Kiwi
Another happy 36G owner here. We have had ours 10...

Another happy 36G owner here. We have had ours 10 months and have 10,000 miles on it. We are in Kissimmee for spring break now.
Walt
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2005, 03:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,648
Posted By Kiwi
Tom is right. The Monaco guy has a loose screw....

Tom is right. The Monaco guy has a loose screw. When I bought my Winnebago, my brother was a service writer at the local Monaco dealer. They offered me a coach at dealer cost plus $200. My brother...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,805
Posted By Kiwi
I am a big fan of basement air. Compare central...

I am a big fan of basement air. Compare central air in your home to window units. There really is no comparison.

The gentle purr under my pillow is a great mask of campground noise when the kids...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-11-2005, 11:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,039
Posted By Kiwi
Right Joe.... It was hissing and hissing and...

Right Joe....
It was hissing and hissing and hissing. No one was in the coach or stepping on the steps.

BTW... I noticed a new toad!! What year?

Walt
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-11-2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,039
Posted By Kiwi
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Xeroid:
Walt,
Did the bag hold air while the...
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