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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By two-niner
I have not seen your coach (we have 2012 Tour)...

I have not seen your coach (we have 2012 Tour) but here's my best guess.


In the Mechanical Code it's called "make-up" air. Yours should come from the bottom of the bathroom door. Our 1/2 bath...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,897
Posted By two-niner
Sorry, someone with a "fixed" 2016 will have to...

Sorry, someone with a "fixed" 2016 will have to jump in here. If all else fails, maybe calling Winnebago customer service will help.


The Rally is still a very good idea even if your slides get...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-05-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,897
Posted By two-niner
Well, you can't say you were not warned about the...

Well, you can't say you were not warned about the slide situation (Not just a Winnebago problem). And some good tips were offered on correcting the situation.


As stated in the bag of books you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-01-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,642
Posted By two-niner
Seems like you are on the right track. ...

Seems like you are on the right track.


After the 2012 Tour series, Winnebago for reasons unknown ($$$) switched the slide mechanism from Power Gear to a very inferior system. And the problems...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-02-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By two-niner
Would not entice me. So far our 2012 Tour has had...

Would not entice me. So far our 2012 Tour has had a water pump replacement. That's it. And we have the original Power Gear slides.


A rough calculation would make the water pump worth about 150K....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-24-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,545
Posted By two-niner
Bill: The last time we met, you swore you quit...

Bill: The last time we met, you swore you quit drinking and the Comedy Club was shut down.


Obviously one of those is not true.


Kerry
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,415
Posted By two-niner
Two trains of thought about factory delivery. ...

Two trains of thought about factory delivery.


1. You get a factory tech, camp for a week trying all equipment, parts are right there.


2. Buying with a thousand miles on motorhome. Any...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-24-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By two-niner
It is in your Ellipse's handbook (the thin one)....

It is in your Ellipse's handbook (the thin one). Tells how to avoid your situation.


We only use the auto diesel pumps also with our 2012 Tour and tow vehicle. It is not hard to do and generally...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-19-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By two-niner
Since Power Gear was bought out, I have to wonder...

Since Power Gear was bought out, I have to wonder what the heck is going on with that brand? Does anybody know the real truth? Seems so many slide and leveling system problems since 2013. Before that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-27-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,117
Posted By two-niner
I would respectfully suggest to all Winnebago...

I would respectfully suggest to all Winnebago owners (2013 and newer) to look at a 2012 Tour (or older) while the slides are open and see if you really have Power Gear.


How does it compare to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,117
Posted By two-niner
Clifftall: There you go...ruining a perfectly...

Clifftall: There you go...ruining a perfectly good conspiracy theory. Now what?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-25-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,117
Posted By two-niner
You gotta remember Schwintek bought out Power...

You gotta remember Schwintek bought out Power Gear. Now what do you suppose happened to all those hundreds/thousands of Schwintek parts laying around the factory?


I wonder if a fly on the wall...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,228
Posted By two-niner
Have been following along on this sad story. Such...

Have been following along on this sad story. Such frustration!!


We have owned an 08 Tour and now (bought new) a 2012 Tour and they have electric operated mechanical slide locks which latch the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-15-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,395
Posted By two-niner
Atom Ant: Having to keep the steering wheel...

Atom Ant: Having to keep the steering wheel turned, after an alignment, may be something as simple as having the drag links adjusted. Most truck alignment shops in Denver should be able to do the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-05-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,395
Posted By two-niner
Lippert purchased Power Gear and Schwintek in...

Lippert purchased Power Gear and Schwintek in June or July of 2014, just as the fiasco with the slides were coming to an end.


Once again, the 2012 Tour has a lot of upgrades not found on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-01-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,395
Posted By two-niner
Tom: I don't know your budget so take what I'm...

Tom: I don't know your budget so take what I'm stating with open eyes.


There were quite a few useful upgrades from the 2011 to the 2012 Tour QD. The 2012 was the last year for power gear slides...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-19-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,767
Posted By two-niner
There are several sites on U-Tube. I followed the...

There are several sites on U-Tube. I followed the instruction on one (different grit sandpaper and clear gloss spray paint). Lights on 2006 tow vehicle now equal to DW's new Cadillac in brightness.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-12-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,167
Posted By two-niner
X2...We have a lot of threads on the Winnie site....

X2...We have a lot of threads on the Winnie site. OP may want to read them.


Kerry
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-05-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,943
Posted By two-niner
Hey guys, those bordellos help keep our taxes...

Hey guys, those bordellos help keep our taxes low!! And how do you know what they look like???
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,167
Posted By two-niner
I wonder what has happened at the factory as to...

I wonder what has happened at the factory as to allow Tours to have all the described defects? The ones we have been through have none of these quality control items as listed?


But then again,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-18-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,828
Posted By two-niner
Our 2012 Tour QD (4/6 corner weigh) indicates 116...

Our 2012 Tour QD (4/6 corner weigh) indicates 116 steer, 90 drive and 85 tag.


The 10kw generator really max's out the front. Inflating the tag to 90 "raises" the rear and puts more load on the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-18-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,777
Posted By two-niner
There is no thrill like going down the interstate...

There is no thrill like going down the interstate at 65mph and have the jack light come on. WTH. Right on I-40 in OKC.


Before doing anything serious check the fluid level!! It happened to me...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-07-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,051
Posted By two-niner
We had an 08 Tour and how in the world did the...

We had an 08 Tour and how in the world did the tires get inflated to 135psi.


I think we had 108psi front tires, don't remember the rear psi's.


Consider yourself lucky you went to a good...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-23-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,225
Posted By two-niner
I apologize for not giving "The rest of the...

I apologize for not giving "The rest of the story". On the way to Iowa, we stopped in at the main store in Denver, CO. They were waiting for us and through Edna all was made well. Still works to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-18-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,473
Posted By two-niner
Scott: Thanks. FYI our 08 Tour had a simple lever...

Scott: Thanks. FYI our 08 Tour had a simple lever on the drivers side(not on the part that slides out with the generator) and an easy movement released the generator and coach lower front end. It was...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,473
Posted By two-niner
2012 has lever pull and security pin. Not...

2012 has lever pull and security pin. Not motorized.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,473
Posted By two-niner
Not a stupid question at all. I guess Winnebago...

Not a stupid question at all. I guess Winnebago had so many complaints about the 2012 Tour generator slide out, they motorized it.


Page 3-29 & 3-30 of the 2012 Tour Operators Handbook shows the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-17-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,473
Posted By two-niner
Generator slide out - 2012 Tour

Any tricks to getting the generator to slide out a little more easy?
Lubed the slide racks, handle is pulling out, "locks" are moving.
Two grown men pushing and I was pulling...didn't move. Yes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-02-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By two-niner
C'mon, don't leave us hanging!!! What was the...

C'mon, don't leave us hanging!!! What was the problem?


Mechanical or headspace? (Some vets know what it means)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-29-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,727
Posted By two-niner
The small living room slide on our 2012 have...

The small living room slide on our 2012 have SLIDE LOCKS.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-29-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By two-niner
Trap: I remember your wide ranging search of a...

Trap: I remember your wide ranging search of a few years ago.


I can only speak of my experience with rear radiators. Never had one iota of a problem. And we travel dirt/gravel roads a lot.

...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-27-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,063
Posted By two-niner
Kind of surprising, currently (and I may be...

Kind of surprising, currently (and I may be wrong) Winnebago ships with the dreaded Kingdome on top. If it's a dome you can only receive digital tv.


The other information means you are set to be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-26-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,063
Posted By two-niner
95% of your questions can be answered in the bag...

95% of your questions can be answered in the bag of manuals, the remaining 5% by us know-it-all's.


I respectfully suggest you go to a local RV park and camp for a long weekend. Operate all the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-22-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,196
Posted By two-niner
After looking at this from all angles, I...

After looking at this from all angles, I regretfully, in my opinion, state it won't work.


I am a big fan of split units and if was still building houses would use them.


The removal of a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,477
Posted By two-niner
The manuals (the black bag) will instruct you on...

The manuals (the black bag) will instruct you on water use. Both bathroom "stools" are adjustable in the amount of water used.


Reading further, at times no water is required. It's in the manual.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-10-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,128
Posted By two-niner
I agree. Our 2012 Tour has features that are now...

I agree. Our 2012 Tour has features that are now being announced as upgrades on some very expensive coaches.


So far, other than a punch list at Lazy Days (bought new) we have only had to replace...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 01-30-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,850
Posted By two-niner
Steve: Here is the short answer. The...

Steve: Here is the short answer.


The slides electrical power comes from the engine batteries. The alternator, with engine running, supplies power to engine batteries first, coach batteries...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,196
Posted By two-niner
Our 2012 Tour can be adjusted from the drivers...

Our 2012 Tour can be adjusted from the drivers seat. It's right there in the manual.


Entegra uses an air (ride) system. Slides out, then level on theirs.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-09-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,654
Posted By two-niner
You should have a bag(s) of manuals from...

You should have a bag(s) of manuals from Winnebago. Somewhere there is the correct method of deploying jacks and slides. (530ktm has read the manual).
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-28-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,013
Posted By two-niner
X2. The more high gloss, the higher the price. ...

X2. The more high gloss, the higher the price.


For us, the 2012 Tour was about right.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,945
Posted By two-niner
Well, if you are thinking clearly now, the least...

Well, if you are thinking clearly now, the least you could do is ask the administrator to take down is SHOUTING, SLANDEROUS THREAD!!!!


People interested in purchasing a new Winnebago could be...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-03-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,245
Posted By two-niner
All one has to do is follow the Entegra forum to...

All one has to do is follow the Entegra forum to make an informed decision.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-18-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,816
Posted By two-niner
Dave, in a friendly manner, Winnebago gave you a...

Dave, in a friendly manner, Winnebago gave you a bag of manuals.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-07-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,745
Posted By two-niner
Fiddlin1: Not sure the "more weight than...

Fiddlin1: Not sure the "more weight than designed" has any validity at all.

Winnebago gives them the specifications and have them built to that standard. Don't know what the contract says, but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-30-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,577
Posted By two-niner
Alan: You are making a wise choice as service is...

Alan: You are making a wise choice as service is available almost anywhere. Even the million dollar coaches need unexpected maintenance. Factory service at Forrest City, Iowa to me has always been...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-07-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,029
Posted By two-niner
I completely agree with hikerdogs: reading and...

I completely agree with hikerdogs: reading and understanding the manuals would go a long way towards "happy trails".


Cripes, Winnebago puts pictures and diagrams in the manuals for the benefit...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-03-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,649
Posted By two-niner
BUMPS: I asked a fair question, so what's the...

BUMPS: I asked a fair question, so what's the answer?? Blinding or not??
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,713
Posted By two-niner
ed: You asked the million dollar question!!

ed: You asked the million dollar question!!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,649
Posted By two-niner
Have you had DW place the towed in front of your...

Have you had DW place the towed in front of your coach (as in stopping for a red light behind traffic) and is/was she blinded by the light? Or was everything okay?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-23-2015, 11:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,510
Posted By two-niner
Page 10-4 of the 2012 Tour operator's Manual: ...

Page 10-4 of the 2012 Tour operator's Manual:

"Start the engine so the alternator can provide maximum power for proper operation of the slideout mechanisms".

Forgive me for believing my lying...
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