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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,673
Posted By MaverickBBD
We have never had an issue with our computer and...

We have never had an issue with our computer and inverter but some people prefer only to charge batteries on the their inverters.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,203
Posted By MaverickBBD
Do I understand correctly that you are...

Do I understand correctly that you are extending/retracting your bedroom slide without dumping your air? You should be able to move it without dumping your air bags? Have you actually witnessed this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,385
Posted By MaverickBBD
Knowing how Winnebago likes to press chassis...

Knowing how Winnebago likes to press chassis limits I would opt for the larger 10. Had it in our 29' Minnie. Was hot and loud but did O.K. pulling '94 Cherokee. Wouldn't have wanted any less. See...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-02-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By MaverickBBD
Good luck keep us posted. Don't hesitate to...

Good luck keep us posted. Don't hesitate to break out the box fans to move air. I have one mixing warmer windshield air with cooler lounge air. Plus have one about three feet in front of my a.c....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By MaverickBBD
Get yourself an infrared thermometer and see...

Get yourself an infrared thermometer and see where you heat sinks are. You may want to place a portable fan to move that air. Also, the skylight in you shower lets in lots of heat. I cut a piece...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-25-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,809
Posted By MaverickBBD
Well said as we are approaching the same stage.

Well said as we are approaching the same stage.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,328
Posted By MaverickBBD
x2 I found my Master Service Center in Medford,...

x2 I found my Master Service Center in Medford, Or. Big help with slide out issue. When I was asking the owner about the difference I got an ahh shucks we just been to the class. I was impressed...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,328
Posted By MaverickBBD
On my Journey it is under the entry way stairs. ...

On my Journey it is under the entry way stairs. If I understand correctly are you attempting to dump your air with the engine running? How do you know the air bags aren't fully deflated?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-22-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,809
Posted By MaverickBBD
It was not the one I would have purchased knowing...

It was not the one I would have purchased knowing we were going to full time. But it was the one we had and paid for. I have put what I considered tons into modifications and improvements. It is a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,430
Posted By MaverickBBD
You may want to call...

You may want to call https://https://www.lichtsinn.com/rv-parts. They can probably fix you right up.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-20-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,745
Posted By MaverickBBD
Please keep us posted as you proceed through this...

Please keep us posted as you proceed through this issue. Oh yea, you would have noticed for sure.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,025
Posted By MaverickBBD
Another mystery solved. Advance to the next...

Another mystery solved. Advance to the next level. Usually but not always the black.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By MaverickBBD
You will see a softball size black ball on the...

You will see a softball size black ball on the passenger's side. It has a tubing going into it that is notorious for leaks. Just snip on the end if it is split. As diesels don't produce a vacuum...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,054
Posted By MaverickBBD
After you retract your jacks leave it on after...

After you retract your jacks leave it on after retracting. It will power itself off and leave the valves in a pressure off position. What is the the level in your reservoir? Check your level only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,025
Posted By MaverickBBD
Nice job of troubleshooting. How long did it...

Nice job of troubleshooting. How long did it take your heart to recover.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-19-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,025
Posted By MaverickBBD
This is an interesting one. Will be interested in...

This is an interesting one. Will be interested in responses from of the electrical ones among us. I assume by now you rechecked or replaced the bulb. Next I would go to ground. Then connections. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-13-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,930
Posted By MaverickBBD
You should have a Standby mode which is what we...

You should have a Standby mode which is what we leave our Xantrex 2000 in pretty much all the time. It supplies power when we disconnect from shore. I don't have to go around resetting all those...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,461
Posted By MaverickBBD
Bending the sheet metal to achieve a better seal...

Bending the sheet metal to achieve a better seal does not sound like the ultimate/appropriate fix to me. Sounds more like a slide adjustment and or seal issue.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2016, 07:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,224
Posted By MaverickBBD
I keep a set of MH keys in my toad glove box and...

I keep a set of MH keys in my toad glove box and a hide a key on the toad just for that reason. DW likes to keep the driver's window unlocked as we have seen many friends locked out due to broken...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By MaverickBBD
On our HWH system the manual says not to turn...

On our HWH system the manual says not to turn (press) off when they retract. The system will shut itself off and remain in a position to prevent hydraulics from building pressure. Not sure what kind...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-14-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,880
Posted By MaverickBBD
I agree I do an annual inspection and then caulk...

I agree I do an annual inspection and then caulk when needed. DW is my safety spotter. Or is she there to video an entry in the Mayhem commercial contest? I pay to have it washed at least x2...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-14-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,880
Posted By MaverickBBD
The ladder limit is my personal limit also. I...

The ladder limit is my personal limit also. I try not to go on the roof if I can avoid it. Even if I had an elevator. What in the world am I going to do when I get up there? I inspect the ladder...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-13-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,201
Posted By MaverickBBD
If your fridge is a residential model and doesn't...

If your fridge is a residential model and doesn't have propane AND if your inverter is sized for it I would run it on inverter. I seldom run genny when on the road except when I need house air. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-01-2016, 04:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,070
Posted By MaverickBBD
I thought you might per chance be a full timer...

I thought you might per chance be a full timer and could travel. From what I have seen and heard is the trick is to remove the whole slide to get proper access for the grinding and weld. I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-29-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,070
Posted By MaverickBBD
When you said you took it to the WBGO service...

When you said you took it to the WBGO service center, was that in Forest City? Sounds like the whole slide out needs to be removed. What did Power Gear have to say? You might give 3T's in Lake...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-22-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,525
Posted By MaverickBBD
I had the same problem with mine when I had it...

I had the same problem with mine when I had it installed at the factory. Fought it all the way to Montana until I discovered I needed a "B" channel converter.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-17-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By MaverickBBD
Tell your buddy to call 1.800.FTL.HELP have his...

Tell your buddy to call 1.800.FTL.HELP have his v.i.n. number ready. If he doesn't get through leave a message as they pride themselves on 100% call back.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-23-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,316
Posted By MaverickBBD
Needed the space the basement a.c. took up so it...

Needed the space the basement a.c. took up so it was a trade off. That is why I am staying away from d.e.f. but also staying with my basement a.c. Triple digits outside and d.w. once told me "It is...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-19-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,180
Posted By MaverickBBD
Here is a good thread to get you started...

Here is a good thread to get you started https://www.irv2.com/forums/f54/basement-a-c-no-parts-available-anymore-248824.html
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-12-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,133
Posted By MaverickBBD
I looks almost exactly like mine. I was given an...

I looks almost exactly like mine. I was given an estimate of $1,200 to paint the front upper end cap and $2,400 to do the sides of the roof. Oh and $30,000 to do the upper half of the coach. We...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,940
Posted By MaverickBBD
I've had mine up in gusts every bit of 60. Can't...

I've had mine up in gusts every bit of 60. Can't say the picture was worth much. Wanted to test it when it was new. Now I take it down in gusts to lower forties.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-02-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,725
Posted By MaverickBBD
You are sure it has the CAT? It has got to be...

You are sure it has the CAT? It has got to be getting close to the last year of their OTR engines.

I think the dealer is asking approx. 20k too much for an '07. I guess a lot depends on...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-25-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,593
Posted By MaverickBBD
It's normal, relax and be thankful it is not...

It's normal, relax and be thankful it is not dripping off your roof.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-23-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,485
Posted By MaverickBBD
I go to Lichtsinn for parts, especially while on...

I go to Lichtsinn for parts, especially while on the road. I have had work done at Lazy Daze in Tucson. Have had good experiences with both. Also have had good experiences with Roy Robinson in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-19-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,724
Posted By MaverickBBD
Great coach from what I saw. There were two in...

Great coach from what I saw. There were two in our rv club and they had lots of 'cutting edge' features that became standard in later models. They seemed to pull Washington passes and Columbia grade...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2015, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,434
Posted By MaverickBBD
How many gallon tank? It does seem strange.

How many gallon tank? It does seem strange.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-27-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By MaverickBBD
Freightliner via 1-800-FTL-HELP recommends really...

Freightliner via 1-800-FTL-HELP recommends really slamming on the brake pedal as if in an emergency panic situation. I know it seems counter intuitive but it works. He also said it helps if you can...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-17-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,811
Posted By MaverickBBD
Whoever told you this was a cheap hobby, lied to...

Whoever told you this was a cheap hobby, lied to you.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-15-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,039
Posted By MaverickBBD
Get yourself a digital infra red thermometer,...

Get yourself a digital infra red thermometer, like the type sold @ Harbor Freight and check the temp. of air at return and at the first outlet vent. If it is a 20* delta then it is working as it...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-03-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,746
Posted By MaverickBBD
Call 1.800.FTL.HELP . They will fix you right...

Call 1.800.FTL.HELP . They will fix you right up. Have your vin number ready. If they don't answer right away leave message. They pride themselves on 100% call back.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-01-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,557
Posted By MaverickBBD
The gauge on the tank hangs up sometimes. Give...

The gauge on the tank hangs up sometimes. Give it a pretty firm tap on the side. On mine that is where the indoor signal originates.

I also have experienced reading fluctuation with temperature...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,230
Posted By MaverickBBD
You should be able to come up with your build...

You should be able to come up with your build date and incomplete chassis ship date. Then the winnebago build date. Just in case it sat around in Forest City. Some claim that is where all the rust...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,198
Posted By MaverickBBD
Check the bedroom slide for leaks. Around the...

Check the bedroom slide for leaks. Around the corners of the slide out.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-03-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,410
Posted By MaverickBBD
Trust me if it is a re-paint from original...

Trust me if it is a re-paint from original factory paint you are probably better off if it was applied properly.

Isn't '07 towards the tail end of Cat's OTR engines? Is it the 300 or 350?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2015, 12:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By MaverickBBD
Mine too. Which translates into a little left of...

Mine too. Which translates into a little left of straight vertical on gauge.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-26-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By MaverickBBD
So what is your engine temperature and where is...

So what is your engine temperature and where is that in relation to your gauge?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-02-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,437
Posted By MaverickBBD
Very first repair we had done after going full...

Very first repair we had done after going full time was to replace the control board in our water heater. Other then that going strong for ten years.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,672
Posted By MaverickBBD
Keep on keeping on. With a visual inspection as...

Keep on keeping on. With a visual inspection as to where the leak appears to be coming from might put your mind at ease. Do check reservoir level as advised an maybe carry a quart of a.t.f. It is...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-19-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,063
Posted By MaverickBBD
Forgot to mention, also use G.P.S. loaded parks.

Forgot to mention, also use G.P.S. loaded parks.
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-17-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,063
Posted By MaverickBBD
Have a couple of phone aps I have yet to use. ...

Have a couple of phone aps I have yet to use. They look interesting. Could have potential.
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