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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-08-2013, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,062
Posted By ron55
what ever the traffic flo is doing

what ever the traffic flo is doing
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,752
Posted By ron55
that rope light is stapled (on the 2013 40U) that...

that rope light is stapled (on the 2013 40U) that may be a reason for failure
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-28-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,300
Posted By ron55
while looking at a new journey 40U, I noticed the...

while looking at a new journey 40U, I noticed the decor light rope thingy is stapled to the wall. I can see where a miss placed stapel could short and start a fire. If I had purchase one of these I...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-23-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,928
Posted By ron55
Thanks, that is some really good info!

Thanks, that is some really good info!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-23-2012, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,854
Posted By ron55
The Rv business seems to be up. The head winne...

The Rv business seems to be up. The head winne guy was just on fox business news saying they were 6 months backlog.
I would also like to trade but I figure, with in the year, the economy will go...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-06-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,452
Posted By ron55
must have been the same employee that bent or...

must have been the same employee that bent or broke the at least 20 screws I have found.
I have had 2 winnes in 10 years, 8 of the years have been full time.
almost eveything that can break has and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-02-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,518
Posted By ron55
It is the wheelbase that is important for...

It is the wheelbase that is important for interstate driving and crosswinds.
short 208" is going to drive bad no matter what. I know I have been driving one for 7 years
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-24-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,890
Posted By ron55
interesting bluepill but not relative to the rv...

interesting bluepill but not relative to the rv industery. they just flat don't give a damn as long as they keep selling
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-02-2012, 03:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,408
Posted By ron55
paint job will not fix it. I had mine done at...

paint job will not fix it. I had mine done at precision painting in bremen, ind and the cracks can be seen under the paint, just a matter of time before it comes through the paint
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-30-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By ron55
Just from looking online it looks like the...

Just from looking online it looks like the lattitude diesel is a much cheaper version of the journey. wondering if it was winnebago first attempt a entery level DP
Looking for someone who has one...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By ron55
Itasca diesel latitude

what was the deal with the Itasca latitude on freightliner chassis?
they started it in 2008 and there are some around with low miles
anybody know anything about these units?? thanks
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-21-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ron55
I guess glue is holding my winshield in because...

I guess glue is holding my winshield in because all the bottom support are rusted away. I hope to report soon that I am no longer a winnebago/ workhorse owner!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-19-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,709
Posted By ron55
winshield removed and rust repaired

So who has had their winshield removed and the frame repaired, who did the job and are you satified? thanks
My is rusted bad.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-16-2012, 04:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,003
Posted By ron55
I can tell the XRE are more squirmy, must be the...

I can tell the XRE are more squirmy, must be the deeper tread
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 06-15-2012, 04:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,003
Posted By ron55
I purchased new 245X70X19.5 XRVs in 2010 dtd 2009...

I purchased new 245X70X19.5 XRVs in 2010 dtd 2009 and they cracked at 2 years and 10K miles just like the old XRV that was OEM dtd 2002 and 2003.
My dealer/michlin replaced them yesterday with XREs...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,249
Posted By ron55
Run don't walk to the workhorse forum on IRV2 and...

Run don't walk to the workhorse forum on IRV2 and read and read!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-02-2012, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,534
Posted By ron55
Take the Ford for less trouble and parts and...

Take the Ford for less trouble and parts and service availability
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-17-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,952
Posted By ron55
I have redone mY VOYAGE $15,000.00 for paint at...

I have redone mY VOYAGE $15,000.00 for paint at precision painting in Indana, one of the dumbest things I have ever done. Some reasons are terrible job for the money, they only paint according to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-16-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By ron55
THANK YOU! I caint believe I overlooked the...

THANK YOU! I caint believe I overlooked the second braker on the gen that was it. thanks again
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-16-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By ron55
I cannot find any thrown breakers how does the...

I cannot find any thrown breakers how does the generator tie in to the electrical system and where is this connection. the gen will operater every other system except the rear air and the rear air...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-14-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By ron55
rear air won't run on gen

My rear air worked for years on the gen now it will not run on the generator not even the fan. Everything turned off no load it still will not run on gen. It run great on shorepower, any suggestion?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-07-2012, 05:43 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,173
Posted By ron55
This is a valuable post I have learned to PM my...

This is a valuable post I have learned to PM my winshield before it fell out.
winnebago cheerleaders stay out of this, you contribute nothing to this information!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-06-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By ron55
I installed a $3 dollar on off switch at the...

I installed a $3 dollar on off switch at the thermostate, on the ( blue) wire going to the furnace, now only the heat pumps work. I havent run the furnace only once a year to see if it still works
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-15-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,285
Posted By ron55
my front heatpump has a 4 degree drop before the...

my front heatpump has a 4 degree drop before the furnace kicks on. I installed a $3.00 on off swith on the wire going to the furnace and now the heat pump runs down till its not effective somewhere...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 01-25-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,097
Posted By ron55
I installed a mount just inside the wood moulding...

I installed a mount just inside the wood moulding and hung a 32" on it now about 4 years old
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-25-2012, 05:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,750
Posted By ron55
I have a wrangler,two boats and M/H all have...

I have a wrangler,two boats and M/H all have optima batterys blue top 8 batteries. No problems after 5 years
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-12-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,173
Posted By ron55
This in a informative post to list your rust...

This in a informative post to list your rust problems, no winnebago cheerleader is needed you are just trying to kill this post. how about using some other post to due your cheerleading it has...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,134
Posted By ron55
Journey vs Itasca towing

I was checking the chassis specs for older winnebago DPs (back to 2005)and I found that the Journey has 5000lb rated towing hitches and the Itasca has 10000 lb rated hitch. I wonder why they did...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-18-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,177
Posted By ron55
I had a 2001 Itasca 31' class C loaded to the max...

I had a 2001 Itasca 31' class C loaded to the max with the 2 valve V10 climbed the Rockys a lot better than my 33' class A 8.1, both were noisy, no problem out of the V10 but the 8.1 overheated and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2011, 03:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,374
Posted By ron55
winnebago readng IRV2

Take notice, after reading my post about dark colored M/Hs, guesstimate that 90 percent don't like dark top/front motorhomes
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-09-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,655
Posted By ron55
Duh, I didn't and will not buy dark colors. ...

Duh, I didn't and will not buy dark colors.
Kinda disappointed beacause I wanted the new Adventure 35P
and full body paint could be white with the appropiate stripes.
I have a full body paint now...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-02-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,655
Posted By ron55
why are all new M/H dark or black

Don't the manufactors know that most M/Hs are used in hot weather and the air condition is barely able to keep up and the dark colors do not help!
I still think the people that design these things...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-01-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Posted By ron55
No, I had sharp so I went to the sharp web site...

No, I had sharp so I went to the sharp web site and got the measurement of both and they were the same. A little different mounting in the back but nothing hard only about an hour to remove and...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Posted By ron55
It was not that hard. I had to enlarge the oven...

It was not that hard. I had to enlarge the oven opening on the left next to the drawers with a jig saw about 1 inch. 1"x1"x7" wood supports the plywood that the dishwasher sets on. My...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,761
Posted By ron55
I installed a covection M/W and removed the oven...

I installed a covection M/W and removed the oven and installed a full size Kitchen Aid Drawer (top of the line) dishwasher and this thing is so quite I never notice it running and it runs almost...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-12-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,866
Posted By ron55
Oh yes, I had my 05 voyage repainted in 2010 and...

Oh yes, I had my 05 voyage repainted in 2010 and they did a terrible job for $15K I would not recommend them. Yep now I can see the hairline cracks comming back.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,852
Posted By ron55
Thanks, I really appreciate all the replys. I...

Thanks, I really appreciate all the replys. I torn between a ford, Dp or fifth wheel with a DuroMax. I have put more into my workwhore than most Dp cost to manitain. I thought it would run forever...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-07-2011, 04:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,852
Posted By ron55
Why am I looking at DPs? I blew up my workhorse...

Why am I looking at DPs? I blew up my workhorse 8.1 on Monark Mt and now a rebuilt. I have read on here how great DPs so I was hell bent to get me one untill I read the cummins and cat forums, all I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,852
Posted By ron55
cummins or cat

I looking a DPs, what is the best engine to go with.
From the cat and cummins forums they both seem to overheat and low on power in the Rocky Mountains. I notice no DPs ever passed me in the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,471
Posted By ron55
I don't think the engineer that designs winnebago...

I don't think the engineer that designs winnebago or most any brand has never actually lived in a motorhome. they ought to be forced to live in what they design for at least a year, before it goes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-04-2011, 04:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,467
Posted By ron55
I have a workhorse, take the ford I would!

I have a workhorse, take the ford I would!
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2011, 04:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Posted By ron55
gilbert insurance in florida is actually...

gilbert insurance in florida is actually nationwide called victoria
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-21-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,483
Posted By ron55
I had a full body paint done at precision...

I had a full body paint done at precision painting and it sucks. the front mask has loose edges installed over dust and dirt and just a poor prep.
the paint has now flake off my air conditioners....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2011, 05:42 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,222
Posted By ron55
You guys on this page have it absolutely right!...

You guys on this page have it absolutely right! Everthing you said double
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-24-2011, 04:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,085
Posted By ron55
when mine get half full it starts to stink, so I...

when mine get half full it starts to stink, so I dump at 2 light and I believe this is due to the vent being inserted to deep in the tank.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By ron55
I totally agree with Mr Duner, absolutely no...

I totally agree with Mr Duner, absolutely no quality control!
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-27-2010, 05:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,703
Posted By ron55
always full when you get 5 to 6 mpg what...

always full when you get 5 to 6 mpg what difference does it make? poundwise and penny foolish
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
Posted By ron55
I keep a small battery tender on my chassis (or...

I keep a small battery tender on my chassis (or engine) battery and that works good for me
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-26-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,650
Posted By ron55
stainless steel bolts forget the glue and two...

stainless steel bolts forget the glue and two hood fanstners from summit racing
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-24-2010, 04:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,992
Posted By ron55
before ethanol I had finally got my M/H up to 7...

before ethanol I had finally got my M/H up to 7 mpg with cold air induction and K&N filter. Now all I can find is ethanol and I now get 5 to 5.5 mpg.
I run the speed limit I don't poke along.
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