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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-09-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By ct78barnes
I store my coach for the winter and air them up...

I store my coach for the winter and air them up to 100 pounds and then in the spring I let the extra out to 90 pounds for my 22.5 wheels and what Winnebago says it should be . Over the winter I found...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-09-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By ct78barnes
Work done at dealership

Had to get some small things fixed on the Winnebago and was looking at the bill and noticed they charged me 52.50 to check my air pressure in my tires.The inner deals are hard and they gave me a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-16-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,265
Posted By ct78barnes
After the first damage was done I would have got...

After the first damage was done I would have got my coach and pick it up at the paint shop and been done with this dealer.That is why my coach at my house and the serviced called I drove to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 04-16-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,349
Posted By ct78barnes
I would start the motorhome and then start the...

I would start the motorhome and then start the gen set this should give full power to every thing. then bring down your sat. I called Winnebago when we where having problems with our slides and it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-17-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,193
Posted By ct78barnes
Why not start using this tape on all Winnebagos...

Why not start using this tape on all Winnebagos from the factory it would be painted to match the paint and would last a lot longer than the roof sealant they put on now and you would have to re due...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-16-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,140
Posted By ct78barnes
You must not have a transfer switch if you have...

You must not have a transfer switch if you have to plug it into the gen set .When you are at a campground with power just plug it in . Then if you need to use the gen set you have to go out and plug...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-17-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 18,366
Posted By ct78barnes
Winnebago QC

It is sad to read this these post of Winnebago customers buying new coaches and then having to leave there coach for months at a time at a dealership and still having to make payments and losing out...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-24-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,842
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks for all the help I talked to a Dave from...

Thanks for all the help I talked to a Dave from the place that paints all the full body paint for Winnebago. He said he did not know that Winnebago had anything in its owners manual about polish and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-23-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,842
Posted By ct78barnes
Full Body Paint what do you use polish or wax

I read in my Winnebago owners manual to use Maguires number 8 polish . I have used it since May when we got our new coach.The problem is they have quit making it. So I was wondering what you have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-20-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,125
Posted By ct78barnes
We had the same thing happen with the inverter in...

We had the same thing happen with the inverter in our 2011 Sightseer . Winnebago should explain better that the power goes through the inverter and show that the inverter has a reset button on it....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,629
Posted By ct78barnes
We where at the same place you are now last year...

We where at the same place you are now last year we ordered our Sightseer in March of last year and got it 9 weeks later a extra week for full body paint. Got vin after 6 weeks.We put 6,000 miles on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-05-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,502
Posted By ct78barnes
I have the valve and used it on my old coach for...

I have the valve and used it on my old coach for over 5 years of owner ship. One my new 2011 my first oil change was messy but again put the valve on and can change the oil in about 15 minutes. I do...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-19-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,213
Posted By ct78barnes
For those who would like to order the covers from...

For those who would like to order the covers from there dealer the part number for the right one is Winnebago part number174959-01-01a and the left one is 174959-02-01a. This is off the bags that I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-15-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,213
Posted By ct78barnes
If you call your dealer they should be able to...

If you call your dealer they should be able to order them or call Winnebago. The weep wholes are under the window and they are for inside steam inside your coach they let the water out from these...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-13-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,213
Posted By ct78barnes
We had the same problem with our new Sightseer ....

We had the same problem with our new Sightseer . When the delivery man drove from Iowa her ran into a big rain storm and lost all the weep whole covers. The dealer had to order them I think 1.99 a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-02-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,708
Posted By ct78barnes
I looked in my big black bag and HWH is only One...

I looked in my big black bag and HWH is only One year:banghead:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-01-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,708
Posted By ct78barnes
We have a new 2011 Sightseer with HWH Jacks and...

We have a new 2011 Sightseer with HWH Jacks and Power Gear slides. We where told when we ordered that Winnebago went back to HWH because of cost this year when we ordered it in March and now they are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-22-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By ct78barnes
Yes this is our selling dealer the salesman was...

Yes this is our selling dealer the salesman was great and got a great deal but the service department for the PDI on May 19th till now has been a night mare. The dealer is a 100 miles away so drive...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-21-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks Jenson

I did call your teck line not the customer service line and was given a code to give the service manger to send out a replacement TV. I had to do the same thing on our rear view monitor and call that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-14-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks again it is at the dealer now I will keep...

Thanks again it is at the dealer now I will keep you posted as to what he does. The service manger does not have people skills and I email him before I call him. He never ansers the phone and they...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-08-2011, 04:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By ct78barnes
Yes I un pluged the coach and shut down the...

Yes I un pluged the coach and shut down the inverter and gen set. At first the Jenson blue screen came on and I would start a scan . But about 1/2 way it would make a funny noise and then the white...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-06-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,874
Posted By ct78barnes
Jenson TV white screen wont work

Our new coach is not 4 months old a 35 J Sightseer and the bed room TV has died all ready also the rear monitor needs replaced. In less than 4 months. You would think that Winnie could get better...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-24-2011, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By ct78barnes
I am not sure how to post pictures but we did...

I am not sure how to post pictures but we did miss a bubble in the floring and have a punch list and are going Wed to get them repaired but over all just small things the DW found.We do have a lot of...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-20-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By ct78barnes
It went good and got in home on slab on side of...

It went good and got in home on slab on side of the drive way it uses ever inch of it and more work to get it up the drive way a big hill. Thanks for asking :dance:I did tape the PDI or my wife did...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 05-18-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,330
Posted By ct78barnes
It has arrived from Winnie go tomorrow for PDI

I want to thank every body in the last 9 weeks for all there help in ordering and now reciving my new ordered Sightseer 35J. I am sure it will be hard:facepalm: sleeping tonight .Any last bits of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,139
Posted By ct78barnes
It Will be a 2011 Sightseer and thanks for the...

It Will be a 2011 Sightseer and thanks for the tip:dance:
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,139
Posted By ct78barnes
Full body paint what wax do you use

Getting a new coach and was wondering what brand of wax you use on your coach. I read on line that it has to be a pure wax no fillers. Also how long till you can wax it after you get it from...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-03-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,617
Posted By ct78barnes
We looked hard at a 33c but went with a 35J.I...

We looked hard at a 33c but went with a 35J.I ordered it two weeks ago. The one thing I did not like is when the slides where in it was very tight down the hall.We sometimes stop the night at Jays or...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-25-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,440
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks this is great as we have 8 weeks till our...

Thanks this is great as we have 8 weeks till our coach come from the factory. We have a 2003 Sightseer but bought it 3 years old and I am like the first post and try to do most everything my self,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-24-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,440
Posted By ct78barnes
Did it take a year to get the bug worked out

Would like to hear first hand from you owners about ordering and getting your new coach how many trips to the dealer to get things fixed in the first year and did you have to leave your coach any...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-24-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,440
Posted By ct78barnes
Good Sams Motorhome Insurence do you have it

Just started looking around for insurance and got a price of 360 dollars a half for our ordered 2011 35J .It is about 120 dollars less than our car insurance that we have our 2003 Sightseer on .Just...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-23-2011, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,789
Posted By ct78barnes
We went last summer to the GNW and they had tours...

We went last summer to the GNW and they had tours all day long we went on the tour and saw all the process from the rail to finish coach. We also went to where they made all the inside chairs and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-22-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,483
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks for all the information but did I get this...

Thanks for all the information but did I get this right the dealer not Winnie puts this 3m shield on after they get it from the factory or does Winnie do it. Did I make a mistake getting the full...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2011, 06:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By ct78barnes
I have look and read this post at least 20 times...

I have look and read this post at least 20 times and it does make me feel better. It is just after getting both daughters through BGSU and having two teachers one English teacher and one a Art...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-20-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks again it must be Sunday and having 9 weeks...

Thanks again it must be Sunday and having 9 weeks for Winnie to build it is a long time to ponder . But with all you great people on this site I feel the time will fly I hope again a great big...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-20-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,483
Posted By ct78barnes
Full body paint owners are you satisfied and front mask

We have ordered ours and was wondering about some of you first hand how do you like the paint what you use as far as wax and did you have to wait fora while before you could wax it from the factory...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks for the kind word This is a great site...

Thanks for the kind word This is a great site with great people .:thumb:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By ct78barnes
Thoughts after placing order on new Sightseer 35J

I have been in the process of ordering our new coach and decided to go the extra for the full body paint. At age 51 with both kids through school and house paid for we where ready for a new coach. We...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2011, 02:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,843
Posted By ct78barnes
We have had our 30 B for almost 5 years and...

We have had our 30 B for almost 5 years and 25,000 miles of almost trouble free service. Learn how to get up and keep up the sealant around the roof edge and you should be fine. Ever inch of space is...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-19-2011, 01:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,663
Posted By ct78barnes
Dealer called and said no spare tire for my ordered 35J 22.5 tires

Do any of you have a 35J with the 22.5 inch tires it was a option for us and are ordered is in place ariving around the end of May 9 weeks because of the full body paint is a extra week.. They said...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-16-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 19,381
Posted By ct78barnes
We have a 2003 Sightseer 30B and have driven...

We have a 2003 Sightseer 30B and have driven 25,000 miles in 5 years of mostly trouble free touring.We just ordered our first new motorhome a 35 J Sightseer so it is a big yes. Now if we could make...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks for your information this is a great site...

Thanks for your information this is a great site with great people:thumb:
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-15-2011, 04:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By ct78barnes
2011 Sightseer full body paint owners

Just wondering if there are owners of the 2011 Sightseers and how they like there paint chose and pictures. We are leaning on picking Dark Bronzemist but also like the Vermillion . Any one of you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2011, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By ct78barnes
thanks for the information I can not wait

thanks for the information I can not wait
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By ct78barnes
Thanks for the replays we have a 2003 30 B now...

Thanks for the replays we have a 2003 30 B now trading it in and love it but wanted a bed room slide and more room. Can not wait till May
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-13-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,960
Posted By ct78barnes
Barrel chair or a Euro Chair with foot stool

If you where to order you coach again and had the choice would you order the Euro chair or barrel chair They both would come in matching leather to the front seats. I have a barrel chair now so...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-13-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By ct78barnes
Red face Just ordered a 2011 35 J Sightseer how long will it take to get to dealer

For those who have ordered a new coach what was your time frame from ordering it, to driving it home. The dealer said we could park out back after the PDI and if the next morning if we find any more...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 12-07-2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,272
Posted By ct78barnes
Wi fi TV will pick up Nexflex off the campgrounds...

Wi fi TV will pick up Nexflex off the campgrounds internet or if you have it in your coach. You pay 9 bucks a month and can go on line and pick out all the movies you want. They will be in what they...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-27-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,272
Posted By ct78barnes
replace 19 : tube tv to 22" LCD or 26 will it fit

I have a 2003 Winnebago with a 19" tube tv and want to replace it with a LCD tv. I have read that some can fit a 26" in and some only a 22" They have good deals on them the 22" is 20.6" wide and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,732
Posted By ct78barnes
I have a 2003 30 B and have 37,000 miles on it I...

I have a 2003 30 B and have 37,000 miles on it I tow a Trailblazer that is close to 5,000 pounds 4,750 with a half of tank of gas in the Blazer. I travel with about 1/2 tank of water . I have a...
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