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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-06-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Huh, hadn't thought of looking for the cable at...

Huh, hadn't thought of looking for the cable at the junction of the two piece cap. My original cable should be there as well since my RV is a 2019 24V model. Too late now, I tugged on the original...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-05-2021, 08:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Glad to hear that you got your PR camera working....

Glad to hear that you got your PR camera working. Suspected that it was in the wiring someplace, but it was too lazy to start disassembling the RV to find the problem. Too late for me now, but how...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-01-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By LAT-LON
Looked up the Carefree manual entry we've been...

Looked up the Carefree manual entry we've been talking about yesterday while I was "exercising" my awning. It mentioned cycling the awning periodically if you had a Unigard cover, which is what I...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for the research and pointing that out. ...

Thanks for the research and pointing that out. I'll have to dig out my awning manual and see if it says the same. I think that the frequent exercising is the key to many of the problems. Maybe...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-28-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By LAT-LON
I may try that the next time I wash the RV,...

I may try that the next time I wash the RV, couldn't hurt. I think that it has something to do with the fabric though and the way it compresses inside the Alumaguard shield. Since the fabric is...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-27-2021, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By LAT-LON
Last time I worked on my awning, it appeared to...

Last time I worked on my awning, it appeared to be working much better when I finally retracted it. Went to extend it several weeks later and ran into the same problem. After teasing it out and in...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-10-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,307
Posted By LAT-LON
I added a Carefree of Colorado BT12 awning...

I added a Carefree of Colorado BT12 awning control module and wind sensor to my 2019 View 24D Travel 'R awning. The RV did not come with that upgrade that allowed for "One touch" deployment and...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-05-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
The rear of the radio has two main harnesses; one...

The rear of the radio has two main harnesses; one for power & Aux functions and one for all of the other Video & audio inputs/outputs. In my RV, none of these AUX functions were used and in fact...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,582
Posted By LAT-LON
I added the BT12 module and wind sensor to the...

I added the BT12 module and wind sensor to the Travel'R awning that came with my View 24V. Pairing the BT12 with your phone is confusing because it will not show up as a Bluetooth device in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 05-04-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By LAT-LON
"Kneeling" the awning will only help if the RV is...

"Kneeling" the awning will only help if the RV is exactly level, and even then it will only force the rain water to flow to the low corner of the awning. The problem here is that the awning fabric...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,659
Posted By LAT-LON
My locks never exerted enough force on the...

My locks never exerted enough force on the sidewall to pull in the slide. You ran them to refusal, but that wasn't enough to move the side or compress the seal. their motors weren't that strong.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-22-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
After a little work and multiple emails to...

After a little work and multiple emails to Xite/Riverpark, the wireless backup system works. There are two main connectors behind the XSG3NA core unit that create the wiring rats nest. The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,659
Posted By LAT-LON
Maybe the slide locks on your RV are different,...

Maybe the slide locks on your RV are different, but the slide locks on my 32h were definitely locks to keep the slide from moving after being retracted. My slide mechanism was mechanical with two...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-18-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Nice...unfortunately for me , WGO disabled all...

Nice...unfortunately for me , WGO disabled all unused ports in the core unit after they added the special HD camera input. Don't think that Xite will help me jail break the unit, so I'm stuck with...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-17-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
All of the components for the wireless solution...

All of the components for the wireless solution to my problem have arrived. Tested everything on my bench and although the video wasn't exceptional, it is very usable. The distance from the rear of...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-15-2021, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By LAT-LON
The problem arises because there just isn't any...

The problem arises because there just isn't any way to mount the awning any further forward on the curbside wall. My awning has the Alumagard shield which makes the problem worse because water...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-15-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for all the replies. R2D2 - The...

Thanks for all the replies.

R2D2 - The initial diagnosis of my video problems was that the HD video connector in the rear of the control unit was broken, but the problem persisted after a new...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-14-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By LAT-LON
View 24V - Carefree awning question

We have a 2019 View 24V with a Carefree Travel'r awning. I'm working through some other issues with this awning, but I am posting this question to other View owners to see if my problem is unique.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-13-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for the link. My plan A is to use the...

Thanks for the link. My plan A is to use the existing radio monitor with a new camera and video transmitter/receiver devices. If that doesn't work, plan B is to add an external monitor. We'll see...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-12-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By LAT-LON
The dashboards have changed over the years. I...

The dashboards have changed over the years. I initially considered using one of the rear view mirror displays, but our RV has the accordion windshield and door shades. The shade mounts and rails...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-12-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Not ready to totally condemn the XITE radio ......

Not ready to totally condemn the XITE radio ... yet. Thanks for the referral, but being pretty handy and a retired EE, I like to screw things up myself before seeking professional help. :-)
...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-11-2021, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By LAT-LON
Glad to hear that you were able to isolate the...

Glad to hear that you were able to isolate the wires. You don't identify your RV type of year, so it was hard to give advice.

Parts for my conversion should be in next week. I purchased a...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-11-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Creativepart - Thanks for the suggestions. I've...

Creativepart - Thanks for the suggestions. I've had long email conversations with the folks at Riverpark. Helpful as far as it goes, but I question customer supports technical abilities. They have...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-10-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
According to the WGO documentation, the video...

According to the WGO documentation, the video cable runs up the right "A" pillar and then makes its way back to the rear of the RV through the roof plenum up at the curve in the roof. Then it makes...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-09-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By LAT-LON
Have given up on XITE/Riverpark for help with my...

Have given up on XITE/Riverpark for help with my problem. Too many issues that they won't/can't help with. I'm going the wireless backup camera route and want it powered all the time. As of right...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-09-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
Winterbagoal - You're the only one who faithfully...

Winterbagoal - You're the only one who faithfully responds to my posts. Thanks for that.

Running a new cable across the roof is something that I have not considered yet, but the time may come. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-08-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,998
Posted By LAT-LON
XITE XSG3NA-MB9 Backup camera issues

My issue with the XITE XSG3NA-MB9 has been with the HD backup camera not being reliable. Original owner had the RV in for repair for this issue twice and I had it repaired once, but the problem...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-07-2021, 07:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for the response and the links. Now the I...

Thanks for the response and the links. Now the I know what the Traction'rs look like and reviewed the installation instructions, it doesn't look like they are too hard to install. It appears that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-05-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
For anyone who stumbles across this thread, my...

For anyone who stumbles across this thread, my issues with the Carefree awning control module have gotten worse. The awning motor doesn't appear to have enough torque to extract the awning from the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-05-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 788
Posted By LAT-LON
I installed a Carefree BT12 control module for...

I installed a Carefree BT12 control module for the awning. The kit came with a new switch plate and switches. Took the OEM toggle switch for the awning and swapped it out for the momentary one for...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-05-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By LAT-LON
I tow a 2018 Wrangler Sahara 2 door with no...

I tow a 2018 Wrangler Sahara 2 door with no problems behind my 2019 View 24V. We loose about 2 mpg, but that's a small price to pay for the convenience of having a vehicle to use when parked. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-05-2021, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By LAT-LON
Boomlift - Have similar problem with my 2019 View...

Boomlift - Have similar problem with my 2019 View 24V. So far I've had the radio monitor and head control unit replaced, but the backup camera is now dead. I've contacted Winnebago customer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-05-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,659
Posted By LAT-LON
nohvccbob - Not sure how your 34H is configured...

nohvccbob - Not sure how your 34H is configured and was too lazy to look it up. My Itasca 32h had a full wall slide on the street side with two locks. Look next to the roof inside the cabinets on...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-29-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,505
Posted By LAT-LON
Several View owners have mentioned removing the...

Several View owners have mentioned removing the sewer hose holder and recovering that space in its adjacent basement compartment. I've looked at mine and I don't believe in the 2019 24V model that...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-07-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Good thought on the unlevel tube or arms needing...

Good thought on the unlevel tube or arms needing lube, but unfortunately that's not the issue. I've tried adjusting the arms from level to dipping on one side or the other, but no joy. I've also...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 11-06-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Last email I received from Carefree engineering...

Last email I received from Carefree engineering indicated that the latest firmware release was 2.1.27. I questioned him on that point because the text that goes along with the download link referred...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-31-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for the response. Hadn't thought about...

Thanks for the response. Hadn't thought about the hitch wagging the rear end. My Jeep tracks pretty true, but I could see what you're talking about. I've only found one vender who makes a trac bar...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-30-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By LAT-LON
Obviously weight and balance can be a factor, but...

Obviously weight and balance can be a factor, but the main problem with the chassis is the height to wheelbase width ratio. I've already done the sway bar upgrade and it helped some. The reason I'm...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-29-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Wyatt - My BT12 system is running firmware...

Wyatt - My BT12 system is running firmware version level V2.1.24, dated 0202. If there is a newer version available, please send me the link. I assume that the link will include instructions...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 10-28-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,462
Posted By LAT-LON
Have any of you Sprinter 3500 owners considered...

Have any of you Sprinter 3500 owners considered or installed a rear trac bar to improve handling? If you have, how well did it work? I installed one on a 32' F53 chassis and it did wonders.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-12-2020, 07:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,505
Posted By LAT-LON
BKG - Thanks for asking the embarrassing question...

BKG - Thanks for asking the embarrassing question to the Winnebago reps. I guess their answer is plausible, but I still think that a single ended hose is almost useless.

I mounted one of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-03-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Install is complete. Was not too hard to make...

Install is complete. Was not too hard to make all of the new connections once all of the wiring circuits were identified. I had to identify the wiring differences between the instructions given on...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-03-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By LAT-LON
Awning issues

The awning on our 2019 View does not roll up neatly when retracted. It initially lays flat against the roller but at about the half way point it starts to develop a wave at each end. It hasn't...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-02-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,505
Posted By LAT-LON
About what I figured. Agree that the Winnebago...

About what I figured. Agree that the Winnebago designers should all be required to use what they design rather than be told how to fix things by their customers.

Think that I'll follow the crowd...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-01-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,505
Posted By LAT-LON
Useless View/Navion sewer hose compartment

Any of you View/Navion owners figure out a use for the sewer hose compartment? Would have been a good idea, if it would only accommodate a hose that had couplings on both ends. Tried to put a 30...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-01-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Looks like you have made some of the same...

Looks like you have made some of the same upgrades that he did. I had run across his web site a while back, but deleted it. Took me several days of looking to find it again.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-31-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
The 2020 Views have the BT12 kit installed, so I...

The 2020 Views have the BT12 kit installed, so I looked at their schematics for more info. This web site shows everything you need in detail; https://www.viewnavion.com/mods.
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-28-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Thanks for the reply. There is a method to...

Thanks for the reply.

There is a method to Winnebago's wiring, they just don't like to share it. Each wire has a circuit number label printed on it and if you could find the applicable drawings...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 08-27-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Posted By LAT-LON
Carefree BT12 awning upgrade

Has anyone on the forum upgraded their View Carefree awning with the BT12 upgrade kit? The instructions look fairly straightforward, but after removing the OEM switch panel, things aren't quite so...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 06-30-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,093
Posted By LAT-LON
I have similar problem potty smell with my 2011...

I have similar problem potty smell with my 2011 Suncruiser 32h. Have not been able to track down the source either. All the in-line vents have been cleaned and are not the issue. The roof vent is...
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