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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-08-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,556
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Cobra, Did you do a thorough test drive...

Hi Cobra,
Did you do a thorough test drive before you purchased? Any handling issues should have presented then. Depending on how I load my Cambria it can greatly affect how it handles. If I load...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-21-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,565
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Mr D, I thought it was a bit confusing too...

Hi Mr D,
I thought it was a bit confusing too but then I realized I don't make my states Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) rules, I just have to follow them. On mine it does not really matter as...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-18-2012, 05:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,565
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Mr D, In my state RV's are registered based...

Hi Mr D,
In my state RV's are registered based on the chassis year.
Todd
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-18-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,565
Posted By Maddawgs
Yes, this is normal. If your coach was built in...

Yes, this is normal. If your coach was built in the start of a model year there is a very good chance it would have a "previous" year engine and chassis. As most manufacturers start building dealer...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-17-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Mr D, I agree with you, the drivers job is...

Hi Mr D,
I agree with you, the drivers job is to drive. In all of the class A's I have been in, if the driver is properly seated in the driver's seat and facing forward he can not see the
overhead...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-12-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Maddawgs
Correct, it is illegal and unsafe for YOU to...

Correct, it is illegal and unsafe for YOU to watch TV while your rig is in motion but if you have one of the overhead head bangers and you would like to have it on for the kids that should be ok.
...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-12-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,502
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi buzzyb, If there are two plugs near where...

Hi buzzyb,
If there are two plugs near where your TV plugs in, try one with the ignition on, if it does not work try the other one. One of them usually has the interlock and the other one doesn't....
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-11-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Jim, I'm glad you like it. I did the same...

Hi Jim,
I'm glad you like it. I did the same thing when I got mine. I tried it out on my black Mazda and it made the finish look like glass. I think you will really like the results on your RV.
...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-10-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
The Blue beacon and other truck wash systems are...

The Blue beacon and other truck wash systems are just that, they are high pressure systems designed to wash trucks. Your RV is not a truck and is not built or painted the same. I have the same...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-07-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Jim, Yup, I'm probably a little bit anal...

Hi Jim,
Yup, I'm probably a little bit anal when I do the big cleaning. All the cleanings for the rest of the season are just an hour or two. Your Navion is a bit smaller and from your avatar pic...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-06-2012, 05:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Jim, I'm pretty sure you will like the...

Hi Jim,
I'm pretty sure you will like the results. I do my big wash and wax at the start of the season and it usually takes me about three 8 hour sessions to get it all done. And I do mean all,...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-04-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
Forgot to mention for quick in between washes I...

Forgot to mention for quick in between washes I use TurtleWax wash and wax.
Todd
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-04-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Jim, Mine is from a company called...

Hi Jim,
Mine is from a company called AeroCosmetics. It was profiled in last years MotorHome spring (April/May?) issue. The product is called waterless washwax all. It was designed for private jets...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 09-04-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,707
Posted By Maddawgs
X2--This is what I use and it works great. I...

X2--This is what I use and it works great. I would recommend starting with a clean RV before using. Keeps a nice high gloss shine all season. Only need the occasional rinse to clean it after the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-20-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,530
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Mark, Yes, they are the same RV with minor...

Hi Mark,
Yes, they are the same RV with minor trim level changes. I would second Lichtsinn. While I did not purchase from them I did have a lot of contact with them in my process and they were...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-16-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,172
Posted By Maddawgs
Yes I have found Winnebago customer support to be...

Yes I have found Winnebago customer support to be great in the two times I have had to contact them.
Todd
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-10-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 36,939
Posted By Maddawgs
Most of the people I know who have these sprinter...

Most of the people I know who have these sprinter based RV's really do seem to like them. I looked at several but in the end they were just a bit to small for what we wanted.
Todd
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-08-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,106
Posted By Maddawgs
Very nice work :thumb: Todd

Very nice work :thumb:
Todd
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-06-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,894
Posted By Maddawgs
Considering their relatively low cost, they...

Considering their relatively low cost, they should include them or at least offer them as an option on all their RV's. Winnebago is a big company that sells a lot of RV's across their different lines...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-25-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By Maddawgs
or at least closer than a 20 pound difference. ...

or at least closer than a 20 pound difference.
Todd
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-25-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By Maddawgs
If you have a 6000 pound difference in side to...

If you have a 6000 pound difference in side to side weight your problem is weight balance and the answer not tire pressure. You need to find a way to get the weight balanced more evenly from side to...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-17-2012, 08:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,540
Posted By Maddawgs
You could post the name and location of the...

You could post the name and location of the dealer. A very large amount of RV'rs and potential RV'rs (I researched for over a year before we bought) read this and other forums. You would at least be...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-17-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,540
Posted By Maddawgs
I think you made the right choice. Don't worry...

I think you made the right choice. Don't worry for the 22k you were going to spend you should be able to find something that is both safer and in better condition. Good luck in you search.
Todd
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-16-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,540
Posted By Maddawgs
Don't forget you also may end up killing or...

Don't forget you also may end up killing or injuring someone else. For that price he should include new tires and a working generator.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 07-11-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,300
Posted By Maddawgs
Good thing that you found it when you did and not...

Good thing that you found it when you did and not when the other tire blew from overload. Also good that you are replacing the tires.
Todd
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-04-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,542
Posted By Maddawgs
Hey Horizonchase, FlaggRV in RI is where I...

Hey Horizonchase,
FlaggRV in RI is where I bought my Cambria and Jimmy was my salesman and I actually did a walk thru of that unit the last time I was there (very nice), what a small world. Flagg...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-01-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,682
Posted By Maddawgs
Sure no problem

Sure no problem
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 03-28-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,682
Posted By Maddawgs
Hey congrats on the Cambria, We have the 2011 and...

Hey congrats on the Cambria, We have the 2011 and love it.
Todd
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Norm4015, I'm pretty sure I would see a 4...

Hi Norm4015,
I'm pretty sure I would see a 4 or 8 inch slide creep using my mirrors and I'm positive I would have heard it in the form of excessive wind noise long before that. I also think that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By Maddawgs
HI FDchief, Mine was also deliverd with the 2...

HI FDchief,
Mine was also deliverd with the 2 living area slide locks installed (Winnebago did not provide one for the bedroom slide?) and it was reccommeded they not be used, major cause of slide...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Hikerdogs, Sorry I had misread your post so...

Hi Hikerdogs,
Sorry I had misread your post so this is an edit.
I think You would notice (mirrors) and hear (wind noise) a 6 inch slide creep long before it was a problem. Did the Winnebago rep say...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-24-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,099
Posted By Maddawgs
IF you forget to check (when installed you can...

IF you forget to check (when installed you can not see them) and open the slide you will tear the top molding off, if you look in your side mirrors and see "slide creep" you can just pulll over and...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-24-2011, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,121
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Paulmlac, We bought a new 2011 Itasca...

Hi Paulmlac,
We bought a new 2011 Itasca Cambria 30C ( previously had a pop-up) not used but it is a class c Winnebago. We ordered thru a dealer directly from Winnebago. They make and always have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,943
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi FLIGHTSIMMER, I have the 2011 Itasca...

Hi FLIGHTSIMMER,
I have the 2011 Itasca Cambria 30C and I was able to get the levelers as an option, I'm very happy that I did.
Todd
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-22-2011, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,413
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi All, I actually doing this this week. I...

Hi All,
I actually doing this this week. I keep the Cambria plugged in at the house so I figured the swap to the PD4645 would be a good idea.
Todd
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-20-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi ct78barnes, How did the PDI go? How is your...

Hi ct78barnes,
How did the PDI go? How is your new RV? I hope all went well and the dealer treated you good.
Todd
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-20-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi kjburns, I did video the entire PDI. I...

Hi kjburns,
I did video the entire PDI. I found this to be very helpful. They cover a lot of information and it can be hard to remember everything. I am also lucky in that if needed my dealer is...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-18-2011, 05:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi ct78barnes, In setting up our new 2011...

Hi ct78barnes,
In setting up our new 2011 Itasca Cambria I found one thing that I missed on our PDI. While putting the mattress topper on the bed my butt bumped the side valance on the window. I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi Ct, I second what the others have said. You...

Hi Ct,
I second what the others have said. You have earned it and you deserve it. When we made the decision to purchase a motor home, we planned, sacrificed, saved for a year, and now have put in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By Maddawgs
Hi, We just ordered a 2011 Itasca Cambria 30c...

Hi,
We just ordered a 2011 Itasca Cambria 30c and we were told it should take about 8 weeks. We are expecting delivery 3rd or 4th week of April.
Todd
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