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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-29-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,102
Posted By Traps90
Not worried about the rear rad as that is what I...

Not worried about the rear rad as that is what I now have, just thought that and the air levelling was a really nice upgrade. Glad to see they are moving forward. The Tour/Ellipse was our second...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-29-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,102
Posted By Traps90
wish they would have had the Grand Tour 45RL a...

wish they would have had the Grand Tour 45RL a few years ago when we we're in the market. Looks like a fantastic floorplan and coach. Side rad and airlevelling great stuff.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-08-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,966
Posted By Traps90
If your serious about the 2011 40cd, I would get...

If your serious about the 2011 40cd, I would get it weighed with a full tank of fuel and water you and you spouse, then see how much weight you can carry after that. GVWR of 34,320 less actual weight...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-27-2015, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,010
Posted By Traps90
That is one of the reasons they have so many...

That is one of the reasons they have so many different levels of coaches, cause beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. What others perceive as Bling some think of as beauty. They wouldn't be...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-09-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,267
Posted By Traps90
While Camping World may well deserve some of the...

While Camping World may well deserve some of the Blame, sounds like Winnebago is dropping the ball with there build quality. If Winnie built them properly they wouldn't need a bunch of warranty work.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-14-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,749
Posted By Traps90
We're down to either a Tour or a Dutch Star, kind...

We're down to either a Tour or a Dutch Star, kind of leaning towards the DS cause of the Comfort Drive, Side Radiator and the floor plan work's a little better for us, they really close otherwise as...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-18-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,636
Posted By Traps90
If it's hot enough that you need to run the...

If it's hot enough that you need to run the gennie to us the roof air, then I would definitely keep the fridge going, otherwise for a 6 hour trip I would say leave it off.

Trap
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-09-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,636
Posted By Traps90
This is my opinion only but it seems to me the...

This is my opinion only but it seems to me the majority of the problems with absortion type fridges happens with the larger sized fridges than those say 10cf and under, that said when we purchase our...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-22-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,123
Posted By Traps90
The technology on the new diesels has been around...

The technology on the new diesels has been around for a few years already, and the DEF systems has been dependable.

My 09 F350 with 50k on it has been trouble free, and I have yet to hear of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 07-19-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,742
Posted By Traps90
I could be wrong but I thought the 4 door Jeeps...

I could be wrong but I thought the 4 door Jeeps we;re about 4500 lbs. when we we're checking them out.

Ended up with a Liberty that's about 4300 lbs.

Trap
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-28-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,468
Posted By Traps90
All I can say is that is one huge bathroom in the...

All I can say is that is one huge bathroom in the new 42JD
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-15-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By Traps90
Don't think it matters if you have a window or...

Don't think it matters if you have a window or not, it should have a fan. to draw odor out not blow it into the coach is the wind is from the wrong direction
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,081
Posted By Traps90
Well congrats on the new coach, sure glad to hear...

Well congrats on the new coach, sure glad to hear that everything seems to be up to par. That is a nice coach
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-28-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,023
Posted By Traps90
Congrates on the new coach, the 42qd and the 40cd...

Congrates on the new coach, the 42qd and the 40cd are the best floorplans on the market right now, (as far as DW and myself are concerned). Really looking forward to hearing how it works out for you,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-19-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,631
Posted By Traps90
My personal preference is the front entry, allows...

My personal preference is the front entry, allows for better floorplan layouts and doesn''t restrict where or size of curbside slides as much. I can see pros and cons to both setups.

Trap
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 04-15-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,442
Posted By Traps90
Sorry to hear that is right, while I've been ok...

Sorry to hear that is right, while I've been ok so far through this downturn, I did get caught back in the early 80's when I was a lot younger and virtually had to start all over again.

Hang in...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 04-09-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,663
Posted By Traps90
Where did you find the screw together bushings...

Where did you find the screw together bushings cause I could sure use a few of those.

Thanks Trap
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-07-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,480
Posted By Traps90
Have to agree that looks great. What a...

Have to agree that looks great. What a difference.

Trap
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-06-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,908
Posted By Traps90
I've gotten to the point that I trust mobile rv...

I've gotten to the point that I trust mobile rv repair people a lot more than most dealers. Since most of the work I've had done at dealers so far hasn't been all that impressive.

One of the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-05-2011, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,214
Posted By Traps90
:rofl: Thanks Kerry and everyone else, that's...

:rofl: Thanks Kerry and everyone else, that's what I like about these forums is you get so many different points of view that can really help in the decision making. For the price of the built in...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-04-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,214
Posted By Traps90
Basement Refrigerator.

Since we're looking at either the Tour or the Ellipse, one option we saw on one of the coaches we looked at had the basement refridgerator, since we plan on full timing I thought it might be a good...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-30-2011, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,143
Posted By Traps90
Congrats on the new coach and home, I'm bettin...

Congrats on the new coach and home, I'm bettin your gonna really enjoy it.:thumb:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-28-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,109
Posted By Traps90
x2 Although our experience has only been with...

x2
Although our experience has only been with trailers so far.

Trap
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-26-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 19,352
Posted By Traps90
I think I have to agree with Joe, If I priced it...

I think I have to agree with Joe, If I priced it to sell and someone offered me only 50%, I would ask them to leave the property now.


Trap
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-22-2011, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,023
Posted By Traps90
Winnebar Tour 42QD in Motorhome Magazine

The May issue of Motorhome Magazine features the 2011 Winnebago Tour 42QD.

The reveiw was about what I would have expected. Just good to see it in there.


Trap
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,241
Posted By Traps90
Had to show this to my wife as we'll be in a...

Had to show this to my wife as we'll be in a similar situation in the next year. There is so much truth to that statement.

That said as other have said go for it you earned it and no we have no...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-19-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 19,352
Posted By Traps90
Want to thank all that have replied even those...

Want to thank all that have replied even those that we're most likely to look elsewhwere, as I had said on these forums we usually only hear the bad and it can sure make a person 2nd guess, but when...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-17-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,664
Posted By Traps90
Can't help with the Gennie issue, but congrats on...

Can't help with the Gennie issue, but congrats on the new coach, that is a nice floor plan.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-17-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,949
Posted By Traps90
"Wow" Always great to see a company monitoring...

"Wow" Always great to see a company monitoring the forums to get a feel for how there really doing and not just from the Dollar aspect.

Have to admit the little contact I've had with Casey so...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-14-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,204
Posted By Traps90
We have to get through this season with our 5'er...

We have to get through this season with our 5'er yet, but when we get a towed it will be a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, we want the 4 wheel drive to be able to do some exploring (still one of the best...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,203
Posted By Traps90
The problems may not even have been Winnebagos,...

The problems may not even have been Winnebagos, the op purchased a lightly used 1 yr old MH, the original owner may have been the one to have caused the problems. The problems may not have been all...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-08-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,341
Posted By Traps90
I'm thinking if you get the Motorhome Magazine...

I'm thinking if you get the Motorhome Magazine you may have read it on there write up of the new Integra Aspire 40'er. I just came accross it.

Trap
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-08-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,341
Posted By Traps90
That was one of my wifes concerns, but with...

That was one of my wifes concerns, but with having a washer/dryer in the unit we can definitely get by with less clothing, than if we had to go to the laundry mat once a week. heck my side will only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,174
Posted By Traps90
Well I sure hope you all fill me in on the...

Well I sure hope you all fill me in on the changes when you see the 2012's, sadly I won;t be able to be there, but will awful curious.

Thanks
Trap
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-06-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,174
Posted By Traps90
Thats with or without the residential fridge.

Thats with or without the residential fridge.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-06-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,341
Posted By Traps90
Just curious are you talking about the 40cd or...

Just curious are you talking about the 40cd or was that coach from another manufacture.

Trap
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-05-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,174
Posted By Traps90
Upgrade from 8,000-10,000 watt Generator

We're looking to get a 2012 Tour 40cd and will probably order it.

Was just wondering if the difference betwween the 2 gennies would be noticable and is it worth the extra $1,100.00 to have it.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-05-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,341
Posted By Traps90
We we're thinking the Ellipse with the Tarnished...

We we're thinking the Ellipse with the Tarnished Silver exterior. but after just having seen a Tour with the Carbon Bronze, we may be switching to the Tour.
Will have to wait and see what 2012...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-02-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,949
Posted By Traps90
Thanks for the replies so far, I was kind of...

Thanks for the replies so far, I was kind of referring to buying new, but I would think they would do just as well at that end to. I have had a little contact with them so far regarding purchasing,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-01-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,949
Posted By Traps90
Lichtsinn Motors

I did a search but there hasn't been much said about them for the past little while, so I thought I'd ask to see if anyone has bought from them in the past year or so, What there experience with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-01-2011, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,341
Posted By Traps90
Have to agree that the 42QD is one sweet coach,...

Have to agree that the 42QD is one sweet coach, as well as the 40cd which it the one we prefer, when we order we'll get it with the chairs on the drivers side and then I can take one out and build...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-28-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,491
Posted By Traps90
If your going to use spray foam I would suggest...

If your going to use spray foam I would suggest using the low expanding foam
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,343
Posted By Traps90
No the best advice is buy what momma wants:cool: ...

No the best advice is buy what momma wants:cool:

There all good and they all have pros and cons, but like you said get the one that suits you best. :thumb:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-13-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,343
Posted By Traps90
So far for us the 40cd is as close to perfect as...

So far for us the 40cd is as close to perfect as we can find. Actually we want the 40' with recliners and then will take one out and put a desk there with an extension if needed for the computer and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-12-2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,432
Posted By Traps90
While I feel for the OP, I don't understand his...

While I feel for the OP, I don't understand his reluctance to take it in and have the chassis checked out.
1-At least he will know what's wrong with it
2-Much easier to get issues resloved with...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-09-2011, 02:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,537
Posted By Traps90
Thanks that's what we we're hoping to hear about...

Thanks that's what we we're hoping to hear about these toilets.

Trap
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-09-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,432
Posted By Traps90
While I'm sorry to hear all of this, if I we're...

While I'm sorry to hear all of this, if I we're in this situation the first thing I would do is have the Chassis completely checked by a chassis service center, including wheel alignment and the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-08-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,537
Posted By Traps90
Thanks for the replies guys, I assumed they we're...

Thanks for the replies guys, I assumed they we're a lot better than the standard rv porcelain toilets, I did see the switches on the wall. But to be honest I never new they made electric toilets for...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-08-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,537
Posted By Traps90
Electric toilets

We're looking at the new Ellipse's and they come with the porcelain electric toilets. Do they work that well that you don't need a sprayer, as they don't seem to come with one like our 5th wheel...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-07-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,059
Posted By Traps90
Have a question about the ready brake, since it...

Have a question about the ready brake, since it works off of a surge system, what happen's when you in the mountains coming down a 6-7% grade using the engine brake of the DP. Would this not cause...
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