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Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-13-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By Tom-NC
Not interested in Mountain Bike trails but paved...

Not interested in Mountain Bike trails but paved trails as we ride recumbent trikes
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 12-12-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By Tom-NC
Campgrounds on bike trails in arizona

I am looking for campgrounds that are on bike trails so that I don't have to load up bikes and go to trails. These campgrounds cold be in Phoenix, Tuscon or any other city in southern Arizona. ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-08-2021, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,136
Posted By Tom-NC
check your coach battery switch and make sure it...

check your coach battery switch and make sure it is on as that controls your interior lights, refrigerator power, etc. The chassis battery switch controls the engine, the power step and on some the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-05-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Tom-NC
Ceiling Vent

Hi, I solved the problem by removing it from the ceiling, disconnected the wires and thoroughly cleaning it then reattaching the wires and reinstalling in the ceiling and now it does what it was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-14-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Tom-NC
Bathroom Vent

I have a 2014 Adventurer and it has a fan in the bathroom but it is not a fantastic fan just a fan with a cap on the roof.
My question is how do you clean the grid that is near the roof? In fact how...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-08-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,044
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, The heat pump setting cannot be more than 2...

Hi, The heat pump setting cannot be more than 2 degrees at a time and not the 3 degrees previously stated. Also if the temp outside is lower than 39 degrees the heat pump will not find any heat and...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 01-21-2019, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,926
Posted By Tom-NC
Light Bulbs

Another you can do is to install electrical outlets through a GFI in the sewer compartment and where the water pump is and then with a light bulb adapter insert a 60 Watt bulb. I have them in three...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-09-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,628
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, No your calculations are not quite right. ...

Hi,
No your calculations are not quite right.
I have a 35p Adventurer and can only tow 4000 lbs. Yes your GCVW is 26K hiowever your vehicle GVW is 22000 lbs. So 26K minus 22K = 4K.
This should...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 05-08-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,787
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, can't blame Wal Mart for this as people...

Hi, can't blame Wal Mart for this as people abused the rules and that is what happens. Wal Mart is a PARKING LOT and should be treated as such, it is not a campground plus it is a place of business....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-22-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,718
Posted By Tom-NC
HI, The last 2 replies say that the Vista...

HI,

The last 2 replies say that the Vista can tow 26K lbs. Is that what is listed on the plate that came with the motor home?

I cannot believe that a 18K chassis can pull 26K when a 22K chassis...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-22-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,284
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Yes you do need tow brakes and I would...

Hi,

Yes you do need tow brakes and I would recommend INVSI-BRAKE as that is mounted in the car and stays there.

One note you are 100 lbs overweight and you haven't loaded your personal stuf,...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 04-18-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,718
Posted By Tom-NC
Humble Bob, Have you checked your GCVW on...

Humble Bob,

Have you checked your GCVW on your coach? I think that 5000 lb toad is too much for an 18K coach. I have a 22K chassis and can only pull 4000 lbs making my GCVW 26K.

I would check...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-09-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,438
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I always had good results when dealing...

Hi,

I always had good results when dealing with CW, Robertsdale but heard lately they changed management and that may be the problem. Charles Wilson was the top dog in service and he was super but...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-26-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,243
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I don't have a picture but I went to...

Hi,

I don't have a picture but I went to Lowes and bought some flat stock aluminum( about 11/2" wide and long enough to go past the ladder the distance of the fmca plate) and 2 small "u" bolts...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-26-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,944
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, My 2014 35P charges both coach batteries...

Hi,

My 2014 35P charges both coach batteries and chassis batteries. It normally charges the coach batteries but when it senses the chassis battery is low it also charges that.

To be safe as the...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 02-14-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,787
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Just a reminder of those that stay...

Hi,

Just a reminder of those that stay overnight at Walmart, it is not a campground but a parking lot which means no barbecuing, setting up chairs and sitting outside.
If there are those that use...
Forum: Welcome Mat 01-18-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi Rover, Welcome to the WBGO site. Where in...

Hi Rover,

Welcome to the WBGO site. Where in the North Carolina mountains do you live as I live there too. It is God's country however we are not home now but will return in Mar to our home.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-15-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Did you engage the emergency brake?

Hi,
Did you engage the emergency brake?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-08-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,302
Posted By Tom-NC
Chris Brown, Could not have said it better...

Chris Brown,

Could not have said it better myself, thank you.

I just want to add two things I found out lately and that is air brakes on motorhome do not lock up when they are out of air that...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-31-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,302
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi This will be my last post on this...

Hi

This will be my last post on this subject.

It seems you all are against me and telling what is good about a diesel but not addressing the original question.

Do all you DP owners...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-29-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By Tom-NC
Greetings

Hi,

To all my fellow Winnebago Owners I would like to wish everyone a very

HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR and a better 2018 than 2017!

Would also wish our Military personal to return...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-29-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,302
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Listen to the Browns if you don't...

Hi,

Listen to the Browns if you don't believe me.. I cannot see you people who started this piece go from a tent to a Diesel Pusher. At least start with a used gas job and then learn about...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,302
Posted By Tom-NC
Thank you StaggerLee for your reply and that is...

Thank you StaggerLee for your reply and that is what I expected and you haven't hurt my feelings.

I know I can climb better than a diesel As I have already done it. As far as cold weather I mean...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,237
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Congrats on your new Adventurer and it...

Hi,

Congrats on your new Adventurer and it sure looks great. We have a 2014 35P and love it especially all the room with the slides out. My DW loves the washer and dryer (stackable) and the sleep...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,833
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Glad you found the problem but it was in...

Hi,

Glad you found the problem but it was in a different spot then mine. I had the same leak and it came from the top seal of the passenger window. It was a very small hole in the caulking and was...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-28-2017, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,302
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, You stated you don't want a gas coach...

Hi,

You stated you don't want a gas coach and I am curious why not.

I have a question for you and that is have you ever driven a Diesel motorhome before and what do you know about air brakes?
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-27-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,184
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Did you check the batteries in the...

Hi,

Did you check the batteries in the remote unit. Also did you try to get operating instructions from Sleep Number or maybe they are in the Winnebago briefcase.

The side buttons equal left...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-18-2017, 09:52 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,444
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Sorry to hear of all your troubles,...

Hi,

Sorry to hear of all your troubles, however the factory does fix the schwintek slides very well. They fixed mine when at the factory.
As far as your rodent problem that isn't Winnebago's...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-24-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,067
Posted By Tom-NC
Itasca66, I would not change hitch on your...

Itasca66,

I would not change hitch on your coach. If it came with a 3500 lb hitch than that is what you should use.

A few of the chassis that rv's use are extended frames and youy would see...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-15-2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,067
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I googled a 2017 Adventurer 35P and...

Hi,

I googled a 2017 Adventurer 35P and there is one for sale at Pleasureland RV. Check it out.

Good Luck!
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 02-28-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By Tom-NC
The Alaska trip is a wonderful trip especially...

The Alaska trip is a wonderful trip especially getting there. There is a lot to see and do so take your time. Milepost magazine is a must have item as it guides you for the whole trip.
I didn't have...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-28-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 22,044
Posted By Tom-NC
In a word, Yes we are happy with our motorhome....

In a word, Yes we are happy with our motorhome. This is our fourth Winnebago and we have been happy with them all from a 24' Minnie Winnie on a Ford Chassis to our present RV a 2014 Adventurer 35...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-25-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,811
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Winnebago has been sound company for...

Hi,

Winnebago has been sound company for many,many years and I assume will stay that way.

They have taken a beating repairing all the Schwintek Slides including the ones that are out of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,724
Posted By Tom-NC
Happi, before you go to the Forza I have to put...

Happi, before you go to the Forza I have to put my 2 cents in and ask have you ever driven something 38 feet long? What do you know about air brakes? What do you know about diesel engines as they are...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2017, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,326
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, On my 2014 Adventurer the washer drains...

Hi,
On my 2014 Adventurer the washer drains into the grey tank too.

I would check the hose connections to the washer and that te discharge hose is fully in it's location.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-24-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,274
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Schwintek and power gear are one in the...

Hi,

Schwintek and power gear are one in the same. They are supposed to be better than the ones that attach to the slide but time will tell. I have the original Schwintek and after the factory...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi Grant, The view looks great with your new...

Hi Grant,

The view looks great with your new windows but try opening them in a rainy day, LOL

I don't have any problems seeing out of mine at all and I don't get the black streaks that come...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-19-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,156
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I bought my GS Extended warranty when I...

Hi,

I bought my GS Extended warranty when I purchased my 2014 RV and it has saved me a lot of money.
It was purchased through Camping World and whenever I need a repair it only costs me $50...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-19-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,537
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, Marjoa, Congrats on your new motor home....

Hi, Marjoa,

Congrats on your new motor home. Your converter is working if when you plug into shore power it shows battery level at 13.6v.

I realize you may not be electrically savy but you can...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-22-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,700
Posted By Tom-NC
HI, We are happy with the room in the 35P...

HI,

We are happy with the room in the 35P when slides are in. The main thing is you can use the bathroom with no problem and still stop on the road and make lunch and eat in the dinette. There...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,495
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I can't believe that Winnebago says the...

Hi,

I can't believe that Winnebago says the light is obsolete on a 2013 coach. Who did you talk to at the factory? I realize they get those lights from vendors but unless the vendor is out of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-07-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, There is a Winnebago Chat every Tuesday night...

Hi, There is a Winnebago Chat every Tuesday night at ( PM on this site. Just click on Chat and then sign in and the click on Rooms and then Winnebago Room and you will chat with a great bunch of guys...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-07-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,700
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, We have a 2014 35P and love it. DW loves...

Hi,
We have a 2014 35P and love it. DW loves the washer and dryer and the king size sleep number bed. We have the double door fridge w/ ice maker and love that to. We did have to have the cooling...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-07-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,811
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, we have a 2014 35p Adventurer and really...

Hi,
we have a 2014 35p Adventurer and really like the floor plan and everything about the coach.
The TV is in a perfect spot to watch from the couch or front seats that do swivel. The surround...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-09-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,895
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi Here is why to prove it. Turn on the heat and...

Hi Here is why to prove it. Turn on the heat and the blower on high speed and go around in basement compartments and see if heat comes out. You have to use the on board heater and not heat pumps....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-07-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,538
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I have had problems with my full wall...

Hi,


I have had problems with my full wall slide and when the local dealer couldn't fix it I went to Forest City. Yes we waited a week as I didn't have an appointment but that was no big deal as...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-14-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,444
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi. I would call Winebago myself and speak...

Hi.

I would call Winebago myself and speak to their techs as they are very helpful.

Thisa is not the time to call though because of GNR at Wbgo. But call their 800 number and I'm sure they will...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-04-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,444
Posted By Tom-NC
I would call Winnebago and ask them how to get it...

I would call Winnebago and ask them how to get it to retract as they are very helpful.
I assume you are level and that the engine is running. I think there is a way to retract it but for the life of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 56,444
Posted By Tom-NC
Second reason is Schwintek slide mechanism is...

Second reason is Schwintek slide mechanism is lighter than HWH system even though I think HWH system was better.

I had my Schwintek slide fixed in Forest City and seems to be just fine.
...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 05-17-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,864
Posted By Tom-NC
Hi, I would recommend cedar ridge in...

Hi,
I would recommend cedar ridge in branchville, nj. Ask for Joe.
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