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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-23-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,892
Posted By Lindsay Richards
The whole industry has gone through a huge...

The whole industry has gone through a huge contraction and surviving companies have had to really emphasis the bottom line. Winny has also downsized their product line and started putting a real...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-22-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,892
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I had my hood latch come loose also. I found it...

I had my hood latch come loose also. I found it on my predelivery inspection on a 3 year old coach. It was reglued and is still doing well after 5 years. I came close to doing the bolt thing as a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,022
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We have a 2004 33V Itaska which is almost the...

We have a 2004 33V Itaska which is almost the same coach. We love it. We bought it in 2008 and have put about an additional 35,000 miles on it. Very nice coach. We have had no problems with the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,654
Posted By Lindsay Richards
When we bought our Itaska 33V, it had a detached...

When we bought our Itaska 33V, it had a detached driver side hood latch bracket. This was the whole assembly. The large flat plate that was epoxied to the end cap. We had it redone as part of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,040
Posted By Lindsay Richards
You can buy a 6 foot section of 1/2" foam pipe...

You can buy a 6 foot section of 1/2" foam pipe wrap and cut it to fit over the wiper blades for coach storage. This keeps the sun and tension off of the rubber and extends their life. Only 99 cents...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-05-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I wholeheartedly agree. I think the spirit that...

I wholeheartedly agree. I think the spirit that makes us go out and explore the country is the same that makes us try to make these type of things ourselves and frequently they turn out even better...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-04-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I am sure you are very proud of your work as you...

I am sure you are very proud of your work as you should be. What is the name of the place in Center Hill?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I never snicker at anybody's RV. I do admire...

I never snicker at anybody's RV. I do admire somebody's craftsmanship though. I also admire the guy who came up with a great idea and turned it into a business. That is the American dream and I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-03-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I have made many items for my RV and had many...

I have made many items for my RV and had many compliments and copies. I have never had any snickers as you must obviously have had to be aware of them. I suggest you should go with strictly factory...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I think the choice is to make it or not have it...

I think the choice is to make it or not have it for many of us. The internet search to find the materials is fairly easy. It took me less than 10 minutes to find the sun resistant fabric. It is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
WOW, that is cheap. It is not illegal to...

WOW, that is cheap. It is not illegal to duplicate a patented item, only to sell it.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I think RV'ers make existing products all the...

I think RV'ers make existing products all the time. I am not planning on selling them, I just can't afford to buy them. It is a matter of making them or not having them.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-23-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I am wondering if these sun shades could be made...

I am wondering if these sun shades could be made by an RV'er. Joanne's Fabrics has the cloth and magnets could easily be found. It looks like they could be done fairly easily with a sewing machine....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-13-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
What is the cost of the Magna shades? I looked...

What is the cost of the Magna shades? I looked all over their website and couldn't find it. An approximate cost would be great. I would also worry about theft.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-04-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,643
Posted By Lindsay Richards
WE took the factory tout this summer and really...

WE took the factory tout this summer and really enjoyed it. They have about 20 50 amp sites (electric only) right in the parking lot on a first come first serve basis. We really enjoyed the tour and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2011, 06:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,164
Posted By Lindsay Richards
Could you not just not engage the parking brake...

Could you not just not engage the parking brake when exercising the switch?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-20-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
Was that the one that had the big scratch along...

Was that the one that had the big scratch along the drivers side?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-15-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
They do the tours Monday thru Friday at 9 AM and...

They do the tours Monday thru Friday at 9 AM and 1 PM. It takes about 2 hours and is very interesting. You might call ahead to be sure they have space available.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-11-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I came from Florida, but it took several weeks....

I came from Florida, but it took several weeks. We were not on the service side, but at the visitors side in a Itasca Suncruiser (gray on white) parked near the South end of the line of 16 sites.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-11-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We arrived yesterday afternoon at 3:30 PM and...

We arrived yesterday afternoon at 3:30 PM and parked at the 30 amp sites outside the visitors center. They are gravel. I did see some coaches parked in a grassy area and saw somebody setting out some...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-11-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I was highly impressed with the tour. Haven't...

I was highly impressed with the tour. Haven't done the museum yet, but will this afternoon. They are making about 20 units a day with over half the smaller fuel efficient coaches, many with the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-10-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lindsay Richards
Factory Tour

We are at the factory tonight and will be taking the tour at 9 AM tomorrow. I will post the results. We drove around the plant and it is really, really big. I have several questions I need answered....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,654
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We had a similar problem with our 2004 Itasca 33V...

We had a similar problem with our 2004 Itasca 33V when we bought it. We got it reglued and it has lasted. I investigated it thoroughly and found a thread on it. Several folks had fixed it by drilling...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-15-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Lindsay Richards
My hood latches are connected the same way. I'd...

My hood latches are connected the same way. I'd much rather have a bolt, but it has held for years. I'll bet that turkey never does that again. Were you able to cook the remains?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-28-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,066
Posted By Lindsay Richards
You should have gotten a chassis manual. Look it...

You should have gotten a chassis manual. Look it up in that. The odometer display has a lots of very valuable info in it (on my Workhorse) and it is worth your while to go into it and see all of the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,987
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I also bought from Interstate in Tampa. I drove...

I also bought from Interstate in Tampa. I drove over and picked them up. They are very heavy, but I love them. They are very good quality. I like the way the terminals are set up with the screws down...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-01-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,898
Posted By Lindsay Richards
On my 2004 Itasca Suncruiser, the switch is...

On my 2004 Itasca Suncruiser, the switch is covered by a small white plastic cap. Slip off the cap and it is easier to operate.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-15-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,400
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I have two of the slide out pantries and when we...

I have two of the slide out pantries and when we bought our coach, one of them was broken. They ordered another from Winnebago. With a month the other one broke when we were out camping. We bought a...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-02-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,335
Posted By Lindsay Richards
In our old camper (Rexhall 29 Class A), I started...

In our old camper (Rexhall 29 Class A), I started filling the water tank and got a call from my wife to go to the laundry. When we got back, there was water all down the road, coming out the steps...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-26-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,216
Posted By Lindsay Richards
When you agree upon the price and the coach and...

When you agree upon the price and the coach and are all ready to sign on the dotted line, tell the salesman that you want to add a clause in the contract that the total height of the coach will be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2010, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,826
Posted By Lindsay Richards
That 225 is a little light for me. I looked at...

That 225 is a little light for me. I looked at them at Camping World and I believe it is the same one. Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,826
Posted By Lindsay Richards
What is the max weight rating on the ladder?

What is the max weight rating on the ladder?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-08-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,242
Posted By Lindsay Richards
As an Itasca Suncruiser owner, I think the Chevy...

As an Itasca Suncruiser owner, I think the Chevy and Caddie is more like it. Engine and many parts are the same, but the Caddie has more bells and whistles. Buy either one and you will get a great...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-20-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,101
Posted By Lindsay Richards
My 04 Suncruiser 33V works exactly the same. The...

My 04 Suncruiser 33V works exactly the same. The warning lights for the antenna and the jacks also do not appear to be hooked up to their respective units either. This is why a good checklist is very...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-20-2009, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We have a 04 33V and I had never considered doing...

We have a 04 33V and I had never considered doing this. I do know that I would be hard pressed to use the escape window under over the makeup table. If you wanted to use it on a regular basis, you...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-10-2009, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,637
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I just changed mine today. Bought the filter at...

I just changed mine today. Bought the filter at Camping World in Bowling Green, KY. It is a pretty easy switch out. Just push up on filter and turn to the left about 1/4 turn and the filter will drop...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-17-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,846
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I wish my was a little louder so it would drown...

I wish my was a little louder so it would drown out my wife's snoring.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-17-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Posted By Lindsay Richards
. If you go back and look at the links...

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If you go back and look at the links above you will see that they go off automatically and many of us have had the misfortune of camping next to some of these motion sensor idiot lights that go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-17-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,641
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I hope you don't plan on leaving them on all...

I hope you don't plan on leaving them on all night shinning into your neighbors windows.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-17-2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,846
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We too love the basement air. This is especially...

We too love the basement air. This is especially true if it is noisey outside. We are in Berlin, OH for a few days and I discovered this morning that a cement plant is nearby and the trucks have that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,960
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We live in Florida, but drive all over the US and...

We live in Florida, but drive all over the US and I have never found it necessary to rung the coach air while driving. We are talking two people with nobody in back beyond the drivers seats. You...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2009, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,460
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We have a 2004 33V and whn we got i, it had no...

We have a 2004 33V and whn we got i, it had no hookup at all as the previous owner had removed his towbar and took all of the wiring for some reason. We had to rewire it all for our towbar. You can...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-14-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
Posted By Lindsay Richards
My internal thermostat tempature seems to have a...

My internal thermostat tempature seems to have a mind of it's own. Be ssure that you have the overhead vent directed away from the thermostat unit. I am assuming you have basement AC. and heater. My...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2009, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We stayed 3 nights at Tampa East which is the...

We stayed 3 nights at Tampa East which is the next exit East from Lazy Days. It is a Pasport America (half price) camoground and quite a bit cheaper than Rally Park.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We bought our coach used at Lazy Days and had a...

We bought our coach used at Lazy Days and had a rought time with them. Get it right before your time is up. They have contracted drastically with the economy lately and be sure to get things fixed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-01-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,617
Posted By Lindsay Richards
We have a 2004 33V Suncruiser with the exact...

We have a 2004 33V Suncruiser with the exact same flaps and everything said is correct. The red clips seem backwards, but just look at how they cross over the seam. It will work fine. If this is...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-26-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,027
Posted By Lindsay Richards
Replacing orginal radio

My wife gave me a new radio to replace the factory radio in our 33V Itasca Class A. We purchased it from Best uy and the installer had many problems doing the installation and indicated before we...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-18-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,563
Posted By Lindsay Richards
My local locksmith had the blanks. When we bought...

My local locksmith had the blanks. When we bought the coach, 2004 Suncruiser 33V, I had 3 sets of keys made. One for me, one for the wife, and one to be wired underneath the coach for emergencies. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,827
Posted By Lindsay Richards
My governor will not allow me to go over 65 mph...

My governor will not allow me to go over 65 mph (04 V33 with 8.1). If I go any faster, she reaches over and hits me with her purse.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-08-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,786
Posted By Lindsay Richards
I am 6' 2" and mine on my Suncruiser 33 V and are...

I am 6' 2" and mine on my Suncruiser 33 V and are worthless except when showing my coach to friends. I wear sunglasses and a ball cap.
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