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Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-20-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
Where might I ask did you get a V-12?

Where might I ask did you get a V-12?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-22-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 67,812
Posted By The Shadow
Carter, you will likely get a range of views on...

Carter, you will likely get a range of views on this issue. If it were mine I'd start with a Safe-T-Plus or Steer Safe. If that didn't improve the situation then I'd consider some of the other...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-06-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
Yes, rear track is very skinny. Have a look at a...

Yes, rear track is very skinny. Have a look at a View or any other Sprinter based MH from the rear (Winnie has some good video on its site). The edge of the rear wheels is several inches inside the...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-05-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
I think you've hit the nail on the head for most...

I think you've hit the nail on the head for most of us who are or have downsized. I found that driving a large MH was fine when being done "all the time" but when taking it to Florida and parking it...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-04-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
If I still had either of them I'd put money on it...

If I still had either of them I'd put money on it and make you anti up. My DW laughs at your comment. When we had the C7 we had to take it to a CAT dealer in a nearby because there was a short to...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-03-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
You're off the wall milkman. He made an absurd...

You're off the wall milkman. He made an absurd comment and I wasn't going to let it sit unanswered. No ego involved here AT ALL.

We have slowed right down after downsizing from the DPs and now...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 07-03-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,524
Posted By The Shadow
I've owned 3 Class A's as well - 1 gas and 2...

I've owned 3 Class A's as well - 1 gas and 2 diesel plus a Kodiak Super C and now an E450 based Itasca. I'd take a bet any day that the Journey with Cat C7 and Ambassador with ISC would run away...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-24-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 67,812
Posted By The Shadow
Not totally the case. Ask new RV buyers if they...

Not totally the case. Ask new RV buyers if they even thought about looking at the weight label and I doubt that you will find even a quarter thought about it.

I bought a 41 ft trailer in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-23-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 67,812
Posted By The Shadow
The only answer is money - that is, cost. When...

The only answer is money - that is, cost. When we were downsizing in Oct 2010 we considered a couple of units. One was a new 26DS model from Jacyo (2 year warranty). I did not like the wheelbase...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 67,812
Posted By The Shadow
One caution. The ratio of the wheelbase to...

One caution. The ratio of the wheelbase to length is, in simple terms - AWFUL. It is less than .5 and that is not good for handling, heavy winds etc.

It is a size that I like as well (having a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-17-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,146
Posted By The Shadow
Seems to me you have a selective memory or are...

Seems to me you have a selective memory or are very biased. I seem to recall a whole bunch of Cummins eating themselves due to defects and replacement wasn't cheap. And your memory is taking you...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-18-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,146
Posted By The Shadow
Our 2004 39W had the same engine. I always...

Our 2004 39W had the same engine. I always laughed when I read the claims of gasser owners that they blow by DPs. I guess when they drive their Malibu or Sebring by a Corvette that makes them...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,193
Posted By The Shadow
Agreed. But I think it is the terrible wheel...

Agreed. But I think it is the terrible wheel base that is the source of the problems and that is Winnie's area. The length is actually 35 ft according to the web site and with the 208 inch wb that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-15-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 20,193
Posted By The Shadow
Amen

Amen
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-19-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,583
Posted By The Shadow
Thanks. Those numbers leave lots of room and tie...

Thanks. Those numbers leave lots of room and tie in nicely with the weight sticker on my 26QP. I figured that if the UVM (unloaded vehicle mass as it states on the sticker) was close to the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-18-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,583
Posted By The Shadow
Would you might posting the weights by corner and...

Would you might posting the weights by corner and let us know what you were carrying with respect to water, fuel, "stuff" etc?

Don
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,583
Posted By The Shadow
IF you get it weighed, how about posting details...

IF you get it weighed, how about posting details here? We have the same unit and tow an Escape. I did not notice any severe problems with the wind. It moved around a bit but when you watch 18...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-14-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,939
Posted By The Shadow
Pretty flimsy, isn't it Bea. When we had the 04...

Pretty flimsy, isn't it Bea. When we had the 04 Journey I always wondered why they even bothered.

In our 2011 Itasca our one slide has a bar to keep it from sliding out - and it works well. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-11-2011, 11:07 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
And those $10 per hour guys are supervised by a...

And those $10 per hour guys are supervised by a quality control team consisting of Larry, Curly and Moe.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-11-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,465
Posted By The Shadow
What makes you think we don't read manuals? We...

What makes you think we don't read manuals? We do. In fact, for both of our DPs I discussed these issues with the help desks of Winnie and Monaco/HR AND with HWH and PowerGear staff to make sure...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-10-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,465
Posted By The Shadow
Neither of my DPs that that either - 04 Journey...

Neither of my DPs that that either - 04 Journey and 06 Ambassador. Manual dump process. When the engined fired the air started to build up immediately.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-06-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,465
Posted By The Shadow
If that is how things work now it seems to me...

If that is how things work now it seems to me they've made some major changes since we owned an 06 Ambassador and an 04 Journey. I sure don't recall dumping the air while the engine was running. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-05-2011, 04:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,465
Posted By The Shadow
BTW, the manual for my 04 Journey 39W had an...

BTW, the manual for my 04 Journey 39W had an interesting "tip." To get the water off of a slide topper it said it could be done by raising the jacks on one side and the water would drain off. ...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 03-05-2011, 08:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,465
Posted By The Shadow
At last. I was beginning to think I was...

At last. I was beginning to think I was dreaming. We had two DPs and one of the key things was to DUMP the air before levelling and putting out the slides.

If the engine remains on how do you...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2011, 06:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 25,109
Posted By The Shadow
I must say I wonder about your facts of life. ...

I must say I wonder about your facts of life. We've had 3 gassers and two DPs.
Our 2004 Journey 39W Cat C7 got 8.3 mpg overall. Our 2006 HR Ambassador ISC got 7.6 mpg (but it was about 5000 lbs...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-14-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,103
Posted By The Shadow
Late to this party. Traded an 04 Journey 39W...

Late to this party.

Traded an 04 Journey 39W for a new 06 Ambassador PLQ in 05 with rear and side cameras. Oh goodie goodie was my thought when we bought. I used the side cameras a bit at first....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-06-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,366
Posted By The Shadow
When we had our 04 Journey 39W and I made similar...

When we had our 04 Journey 39W and I made similar comments the Winnie elite would get very upset. My view was that the QC was done by Larry, Curly and Moe. The sad thing was that during those...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-30-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,366
Posted By The Shadow
My 04 Journey 39W had the same problem. The...

My 04 Journey 39W had the same problem. The Service Dept of my dealer noticed it and they fixed it. Had the same problem with my Jayco Kodiak - in that case the screws used were too short and the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-21-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
Here is an example of what can happen when it is...

Here is an example of what can happen when it is driven from the factory to a dealer in winter across several states with a wide variety of road salts.

The invoice to the dealer said that it was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-19-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
maybesoon, when you say you rocked it, what do...

maybesoon, when you say you rocked it, what do you mean by that.

My assumption is that you used the levelling jacks to lower and raise each side.

I had HWH jacks on my 04 Journey. I recall...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-15-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
Hi Bernice, No question, factory trips can...

Hi Bernice,

No question, factory trips can be a significant burden. I suggested to Winnie and Monaco that what they should consider is the establishment of about a dozen or two consolidated...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
Come on Tom, we've known each other for many...

Come on Tom, we've known each other for many years. Even been parked right opposite each other at a rally (Michigan 05).

I DON'T HAVE a Liberty - the evangelist does. :)

I'm not an evangelist...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-14-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
So, you will buy another Liberty will you? I ask...

So, you will buy another Liberty will you? I ask that question because my previous time around with a Winnie product (2004 Journey 29W) I found that I was truly amazed by the number of owners who...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-12-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,194
Posted By The Shadow
lakewoodpaul and jerryj. Are you guys serious? ...

lakewoodpaul and jerryj. Are you guys serious? If, when you took your car in for service, they told you to take a vacation and drive 1,000 miles and have the factory work on it, you'd be happy...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-10-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,034
Posted By The Shadow
Our 2011 Itasca Class C has the new roller...

Our 2011 Itasca Class C has the new roller shades. No question, a HUGE improvement over the pleated shades.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-09-2007, 03:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ichn2go:
As suggested by others, call Freightliner...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by LK23:
Pusherman,

Thanks for the reply. My tranny...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-08-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,919
Posted By The Shadow
Bang on Ichn. We had our Year One service done...

Bang on Ichn. We had our Year One service done on our Journey at Gaffney and were VERY pleased. Just a bit over $500 which included switching from Dexron to TranSynd and the 2 tranny filters. We...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,942
Posted By The Shadow
Howard, when one looks at all the things that...

Howard, when one looks at all the things that have to be done to connect, it is no wonder it is easy to miss one. We did twice (different occasions thankfully) - left the emergency brake on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2007, 05:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,942
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Howard Leap:
Shadow,

Sooooo..... what is your...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,942
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by jdsr:
if you pull the keys, wont that lock the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,942
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Vet Man:
What fuses are you pulling? Just set up a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,013
Posted By The Shadow
2004 Journey 39W - about 3 months out of the...

2004 Journey 39W - about 3 months out of the first 12. Some of the wait was due to slow shipment of parts by Winnie. When we dumped it after 15 months the buckling floor tiles were still not fixed....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-24-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,942
Posted By The Shadow
My 2007 Tahoe doesn't register mileage when being...

My 2007 Tahoe doesn't register mileage when being towed 4 down with the transfer case in neutral.

I suspect the Silverado will be the same.

Don
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-24-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By The Shadow
Ski is right on with the propane tank issue. It...

Ski is right on with the propane tank issue. It was a formal recall so if it hasn't been fixed it should be fixed at no cost. Our 39W was already rectified at the factory before shipping.

One...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by teekay:
We picked up our 2006 Meridian 36G with 350 HP...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,892
Posted By The Shadow
My understanding is that the reason the dipstick...

My understanding is that the reason the dipstick is not calibrated by the engine manufacturer is that when it builds and engine it doesn't know how it will be positioned in the vehicle it is...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-18-2006, 04:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,892
Posted By The Shadow
You might wish to join the CAT Club. This issue...

You might wish to join the CAT Club. This issue has been discussed there on several occasions and you can search past postings for info. Brett Wolfe, the president of the group is very good and CAT...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2006, 05:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,132
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Freddy:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-15-2006, 05:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,869
Posted By The Shadow
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FrontRangeRVer:
Just a heads up...checked my basement...
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