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Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-03-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 34,217
Posted By Ustamiata
Two quick comments: 1) Having an accident...

Two quick comments:
1) Having an accident without a toad brake is likely a lawyers dream!
2) It happened to me: base plate came loose, Jeep Liberty came loose, Brake Buddy stopped it without any...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-06-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,835
Posted By Ustamiata
I think it's normal -- or at least I hope so. ...

I think it's normal -- or at least I hope so. Ours has done it since new with no apparent damage.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-23-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,258
Posted By Ustamiata
Try a little plumbers grease (silicon) rubbed...

Try a little plumbers grease (silicon) rubbed around the seal after cleaning. Makes the flush smother and stops the water leak.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 08-01-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 26,320
Posted By Ustamiata
If you are on a caravan, and can see the rig in...

If you are on a caravan, and can see the rig in front of you - you are too close. The last one we were on had us leave the campground 5 minutes apart.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-04-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,055
Posted By Ustamiata
WineLuvrs, you might want to think about routing...

WineLuvrs, you might want to think about routing yourself near Forest City, IA on your trip west or back east. The inevitable punch list items can be taken care of at the factory, a lot better than...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-11-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,905
Posted By Ustamiata
Mine is the Workhorse kit -- sounds exactly like...

Mine is the Workhorse kit -- sounds exactly like yours.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-10-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,905
Posted By Ustamiata
Red face Fried Spark Plug Wires

Well, as you can see from my edited signature, I finally bit the bullet and had the Workhorse Duct Kit installed. After three sets of spark plug wires and several individual replacements in 60,000...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-19-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,660
Posted By Ustamiata
I've just spent two days driving a similar rig...

I've just spent two days driving a similar rig across I-80 in NE & IA with strong gusting side winds. I've got the mods mentioned above. You either develop quick reflexes or get off the road. Now...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-04-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,631
Posted By Ustamiata
I did do a search in the Winnebago Forum -- but...

I did do a search in the Winnebago Forum -- but all the info I found was several years old.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-04-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,631
Posted By Ustamiata
Bilstein Shocks

Our 2007 Adventurer has 60K miles on it, and I noticed that the shock bushings are cracked. I'm thinking that the shocks are about due for replacement. Question: As I'm considering Bilsteins, I'm...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-26-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,431
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks for your comments. To be honest, I had...

Thanks for your comments. To be honest, I had not thought of using the inverter while on the road! I think I will get rid of it,though. Anyone in S. Cal interested?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-24-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,431
Posted By Ustamiata
Select Comfort Sleep Number Bed

Just wondering if anyone else is as fed up with this bed as I am. Not only do you need to deflate it prior to going to higher altitudes, but it seems every time the barometer changes, the bed needs...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Ustamiata
Talking Thanks!

Tried the geo method -- not sure if tanks are cleaner, but they sure smell better and the sewer hose is full of soapsuds after dumping! Something good is happening. Thanks for your great advice --...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 08-31-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,907
Posted By Ustamiata
Been running Bridgestones on the front, Michelins...

Been running Bridgestones on the front, Michelins (original) on the rears for 5K miles, no problems!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks all! I do wait 'til tanks are pretty full...

Thanks all! I do wait 'til tanks are pretty full before dumping, and I do not leave valves open. We have been sitting for a few weeks, so have not had the opportunity to fully "slosh" the tanks. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By Ustamiata
Foul Odor II

I've read the thread started by Boeing Guy -- but here's a similar question: After 4+ years of full timing, I'm pretty sure there is a build up of gunk (food, hair, etc.) in the bottom of the gray...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-23-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,291
Posted By Ustamiata
Mr_D's solution is what I use, too! :-)

Mr_D's solution is what I use, too! :-)
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-29-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,498
Posted By Ustamiata
Is the water fill valve turned to...

Is the water fill valve turned to "Normal"?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-29-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,498
Posted By Ustamiata
Is the water fill valve turned to...

Is the water fill valve turned to "Normal"?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-07-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,595
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks to all who responded! It makes the...

Thanks to all who responded! It makes the decision a lot easier with the feedback you all have provided!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,595
Posted By Ustamiata
Satellite TV

I'm sure lots of you have answered this question before, so here goes. I'm considering satellite TV. We have a small house in S. Cal. for the winter, but spend the rest of the year in our 2007...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-08-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
Posted By Ustamiata
Could be a bad ground - happened to me. Look for...

Could be a bad ground - happened to me. Look for a green wire attached to a stud from the frame -- mine was behind the battery compartment. I loosened the nut, then retightened and steps worked...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-21-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,030
Posted By Ustamiata
35A

As you can see -- we are full timing in an Adventurer 35A. Biggest advantage to us is the counter space. We cook most meals in the coach, and all of the extra counter space is a HUGE advantage. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-15-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,533
Posted By Ustamiata
If the rear camera is on, then you are certain...

If the rear camera is on, then you are certain your toad is still there! Also, you can see when you've passed something, so you can start your signal going to pull back in the right lane (assuming...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-04-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,354
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks for all of the advice! I removed the...

Thanks for all of the advice! I removed the black cable from the chassis ground, wire brushed it and the ground area good, and reassembled. That seems to have done the trick! (Fingers crossed) ...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-04-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,354
Posted By Ustamiata
Question Water Pump Causes Lights To Dim

2007 Adventurer: When I use the water pump, the house lights dim.
We are hooked up to electricity only, Camp Hosting in Nebraska. Just filled the water tank, and noticed each time we use the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-16-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Ustamiata
The only reason we got involved in a CB is that...

The only reason we got involved in a CB is that we are going on a WIT tour this summer (Beluga Whale Tour to Churchill, Manitoba) and they want all participating coaches to have CB's. I have...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-13-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,461
Posted By Ustamiata
Talking Geocaching?

Just wondering how many of my fellow Winnebago owners have taken up this hobby? It's perfect for RV'ers, as we travel all over the country. Navigate to Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-13-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Ustamiata
Wink Did you look behind the fuse panel trim as I...

Did you look behind the fuse panel trim as I mentioned? Let me know if you still can't find it.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-11-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Ustamiata
Our coach (bought off a dealer's lot) came with...

Our coach (bought off a dealer's lot) came with several options we would not have ordered, among them a satellite dish on the roof. While up there looking at it, I noticed a satellite antenna glued...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Ustamiata
Checked the XM (actually Sirius, but they're the...

Checked the XM (actually Sirius, but they're the same) from S. CAL. to Reno, worked great no matter which way I was pointed. Actually got the idea from this forum!

Good luck with the CB!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-10-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Ustamiata
Anntennae

If you have an XM antenna installed, it will be a small, matchbook sized lump with the wire going into the roof. I've got the antenna, but have looked for the other end (inside) for over two years...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-12-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,227
Posted By Ustamiata
Can't help myself from joining in! My sensors...

Can't help myself from joining in! My sensors work fine - - - when the leveling jacks are up. When down, as at a campground, they show 2/3 to full ALL the time. Go figure!
Also, to prevent "skid...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-05-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,483
Posted By Ustamiata
Just my $.02 - - when we were shopping for our...

Just my $.02 - - when we were shopping for our Adventurer, we tested an Allegro FRED. I started the engine, and thought it very noisy. The salesman said let it run for a few minutes, it will quiet...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,849
Posted By Ustamiata
And my sensors work fine until I put the jacks...

And my sensors work fine until I put the jacks down to level the coach. Then, all, including the propane and fresh water show full. Go figure!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-02-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,650
Posted By Ustamiata
By all means, get thee to the factory! But, a...

By all means, get thee to the factory! But, a couple of hints: Your radio says "Sirius Ready", but that simply means it it will accept a Sirius module that works thru the radio. The module lists...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-27-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By Ustamiata
Installed the Taylor spark plug wires, with the...

Installed the Taylor spark plug wires, with the grease, am now in Colorado and the Winnie runs like new!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-23-2009, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,414
Posted By Ustamiata
Hi Mothership! Interesting discussion to your...

Hi Mothership! Interesting discussion to your question -- I learned some things about LED's I did not know. However -- My big question is about your dog. A Doxie/Lab mix?? Which one was the male?...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By Ustamiata
Per info from the Workhorse forum, I bought a set...

Per info from the Workhorse forum, I bought a set of Taylor wires, part no. TAY-79286, from Summit Racing. I am near their Sparks warehouse, so picked them up at the store for $75.39 + tax. Hope...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,289
Posted By Ustamiata
Red face Workhorse Spark Plug Wire Failure

My Adventurer 35A has been showing the signs of spark plug wire failure as I have read on this and the Workhorse forums -- hesitation, occasional popping, stuttering on high loads like hills. It now...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 03-29-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Ustamiata
If it is the fresh water overflow, which I...

If it is the fresh water overflow, which I suspect it is, it's great fun to drive down the road with it dripping until the tank reaches a normal full level. Besides, it freaks out the 4-wheelers who...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,376
Posted By Ustamiata
You might try Sewmasters in Yuma -- full...

You might try Sewmasters in Yuma -- full windshield and front side windows and carry bag - $179. Custom made, snap attachment, twist lock extra. We went a step further, at the suggestion of a full...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-09-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks for the feedback. No, I do not have a...

Thanks for the feedback. No, I do not have a tranny temp gauge. It is a six speed. The engine temp was right at the normal reading amd turning about 4,000 RPM.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-07-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ustamiata
Hi all! We are finally at our winter home, the...

Hi all! We are finally at our winter home, the FOuntain of Youth in S. Cal. We expect to be years younger by next summer!
On the way here, climbing some of the passes in Colorado, a warning came...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-07-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,124
Posted By Ustamiata
Hi all! We are finally at our winter home, the...

Hi all! We are finally at our winter home, the FOuntain of Youth in S. Cal. We expect to be years younger by next summer!
On the way here, climbing some of the passes in Colorado, a warning came...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,289
Posted By Ustamiata
Hey AFCHAP! You get the prize! Once I knew the...

Hey AFCHAP! You get the prize! Once I knew the "rivet heads" were decorative plugs, I removed them, took the whole assembly off of the door, removed the left end bracket (it holds the spring...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2008, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,289
Posted By Ustamiata
Thanks for the reply, Tom. However, on our M/H...

Thanks for the reply, Tom. However, on our M/H the blind is one solid unit, no holes on the sides to rewind it like a regular blind.

By the way -- how did you get the map on your signature? It...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,289
Posted By Ustamiata
The blind on my entrance door seems to have lost...

The blind on my entrance door seems to have lost it's oompf! It will not wind up all the way -- like the spring has worn out or is not wound tight enough. I cannot see how to remove it to repair. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,289
Posted By Ustamiata
The blind on my entrance door seems to have lost...

The blind on my entrance door seems to have lost it's oompf! It will not wind up all the way -- like the spring has worn out or is not wound tight enough. I cannot see how to remove it to repair. ...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By Ustamiata
[QUOTE]Originally posted by AA4WP: There seems...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AA4WP:
There seems to be a rash of water heater problems. I did obtain the thermal fuse in a package with the name Atwood on it. I replaced the (not diode) fuse and...
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