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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-16-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ExitStrategy
Small Claims Court is definitely up an option and...

Small Claims Court is definitely up an option and provides for recoveries of up to $5,000 (at least in California). Something to remember is that you must sue the dealer, not the manufacturer. Also,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2012, 12:28 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Make that 225 posts and 4 people have posted 102...

Make that 225 posts and 4 people have posted 102 times. Perhaps as the owner of a 2012 Winnebago product you could help us all and have a look at your window brackets to see if they are coated? I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ExitStrategy
It sure would be great to hear from someone at...

It sure would be great to hear from someone at the decision-making level at Winnebago to let potential buyers know whether and how this issue has been addressed on the new models...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-20-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Yes, this has been quite the informational...

Yes, this has been quite the informational journey. What I originally thought was an issue with a couple of model years has turned out to span almost a decade's worth of both diesel and gasoline A...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-27-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Hi Bubbletruck - What happened with the A/C? Was...

Hi Bubbletruck - What happened with the A/C? Was it a rust issue? I know some heat pump outer cases have experienced rust like the window frames. Again, a good idea that was poorly executed when the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-27-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
The back side of my frames were perfect. The only...

The back side of my frames were perfect. The only time you will see rust on the back side of the frame is when it has perforated through. As you can imagine, that would be a very big problem and is a...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-26-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
NOT what I said bachler. There will be no...

NOT what I said bachler. There will be no attorneys. Hopefully there WILL be an inquiry by the NHTSA though. That would suit me just fine.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-19-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
How to File a Direct Complaint with the NHTSA

While I was advised to gather names for the NHTSA by my attorney, I feel that it would make a greater impact if the owners would contact the NHTSA directly. This will ensure a greater degree of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-19-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Not so crazy... Here is what Wikipedia has to...

Not so crazy... Here is what Wikipedia has to say:

Galvanic anode - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrificial_anode)
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-17-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Many of the larger ocean-going vessels have...

Many of the larger ocean-going vessels have sacrificial anodes that the rust attacks first. They are bolted to the outer hull below the water line and must be changed before they are all used up -...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-10-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Yes, you need to keep an eye on your frames...

Yes, you need to keep an eye on your frames regardless of how you store your rig or where you live! Most of my trips were to the desert in Southern California and the rig saw hardly any rain. That...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-10-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
I know that this is going to sound crazy, but for...

I know that this is going to sound crazy, but for once I agree with Bachler. It would be very difficult to find an attorney to take this case. This is very much what the attorney I consulted with...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ExitStrategy
See what I mean?

See what I mean?
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-09-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
CaptBill - I have several attorneys and many...

CaptBill - I have several attorneys and many attorney friends. Believe me, I had quite an in-depth discussion about Winnebago's liability back when I posted that last year, but my attorney advised me...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-09-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ExitStrategy
Where there is a Winnebago rust thread, there...

Where there is a Winnebago rust thread, there will be Bachler saying, "Relax, don't worry about it. Life is good." He is as predictable as rust.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-08-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Al - Would you please supply a product number on...

Al - Would you please supply a product number on the tape you used after your repairs? Also, do you know what the total cost was to repair your rusted frames and replace the glass? Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-08-2012, 11:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,987
Posted By ExitStrategy
Bachler, Bachler, Bachler. You SAY you have 'no...

Bachler, Bachler, Bachler. You SAY you have 'no horse' in any of these Winnebago rust threads, yet you show up with your opinion that no one who has ever been affected by this horrible rust issue...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-30-2012, 07:41 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
If that is what you think, then I refer you back...

If that is what you think, then I refer you back to one of my earliest posts, where I say that my attorney advised that I NOT file a law suit. Now back to my question: Who exactly are you and why do...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
[moderator edit] OK, wait. I'm just trying...

[moderator edit]

OK, wait. I'm just trying to keep this straight... You used to own a big company that did sheet metal work, but then you were an entertainer. And now you rent out a bunch of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
So you used to own a big company, but now you're...

So you used to own a big company, but now you're an entertainer? And you've done a bunch of shows at the Winnebago plants? That's interesting. So you've obviously had access to Winnebago's management...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-29-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
The Sceptre reference was purely a rebuttal to...

The Sceptre reference was purely a rebuttal to Bachler's comment that "nothing lasts forever." Yes, the owners did upgrade the drivetrain and modernize the interior, but those were preference...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-28-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
One of the main stories in this month's MotorHome...

One of the main stories in this month's MotorHome magazine is about a 1982 Sceptre diesel pusher motorhome. The story centered on how well built the rig was and how much care went into its...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-28-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Bachler - If you don't work for Winnebago, or one...

Bachler - If you don't work for Winnebago, or one of its suppliers, or own stock then I am a monkey's uncle. Your bias is as clear as day. Your comments are as predictable as rain and your motives...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
None of your examples, comparisons or excuses...

None of your examples, comparisons or excuses will take away the pain, frustration and expense that all of these owners will have to endure just because Winnebago wanted to save five bucks. End of...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2012, 07:35 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
It would have taken Winnebago five minutes to...

It would have taken Winnebago five minutes to coat the raw steel L brackets after they were tacked to the frame and no minutes to not scribe through the EDP coating on the top of the frame. FIVE...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2012, 07:12 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Bill - I believe those brackets are there to...

Bill - I believe those brackets are there to locate and hold up the glass while the adhesive cures. You may not need them once the windshield glue dries, but you will need them if the windshield(s)...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-06-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Although Horseshoe's coach is a MY 2000, it...

Although Horseshoe's coach is a MY 2000, it appears that Winnebago has used the same manufacturing process for windshield installation all the way up to current day. In other words, if left...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 01-09-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Coaches sweat on the inside if they are not...

Coaches sweat on the inside if they are not properly vented. This is exterior rust on the outer windshield frame.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-02-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Don - Thank you for checking in here. Did...

Don -

Thank you for checking in here. Did you notice if the L brackets that positioned your windshield at the bottom were plain steel or coated? I'm wondering if there are any differences between...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-01-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
You just can't call the possibility of having to...

You just can't call the possibility of having to replace an entire steel cab frame structure little. Nobody forced any of us to buy a Winnebago product, but I guarantee if I had known about this rust...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-01-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
When I started this thread I wanted to encourage...

When I started this thread I wanted to encourage Winnebago to stand behind its product more and educate owners about this issue. While I'm not sure what Winnebago's plans are, at least more owners...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-30-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
My goals in starting this thread were simple: ...

My goals in starting this thread were simple:

1) To gather a database of Winnebago RV's that had this particular problem.

2) To warn owners of these rigs that rust could be present and to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-30-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Are you kidding me??????? If I go and spend...

Are you kidding me??????? If I go and spend almost two hundred thousand dollars on a coach, it had darn well better not rust in strategic structural places like the windshield frame - Especially if...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-29-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
That is far less expensive than I would have...

That is far less expensive than I would have expected. So had you not been able to save the glass, that would have added about $1,200 to the $600 glass tab, so figure $3,200 for the job if you can...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-27-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Knightly - My new windshields came with new...

Knightly -

My new windshields came with new plastic channels for the rubber moldings. You can even remove the old ones to do the repair if you are careful - They just go back on with 3M VHB tape....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-20-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
I was just looking at a friend's 2008 Eclipse;...

I was just looking at a friend's 2008 Eclipse; although he has the new one-piece glass, the method of attaching the glass to the steel frame looks to be the same as with the older two piece glass...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-18-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Tim - No one on this forum to date has had...

Tim -

No one on this forum to date has had any luck with asking their insurance company to cover a rust repair. If you do go forward, please let us know how your company responds. I am also...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-03-2011, 11:12 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Tim - Once the rust gets started no amount...

Tim -

Once the rust gets started no amount of caulking will slow it down. Your best bet (while leaving the glass in) would be to remove all the moldings and go after whatever rust you can see...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-31-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,928
Posted By ExitStrategy
Check for rust!

You need to check for rust on these! I have a 2005 Itasca Meridian that is in absolutely pristine condition with the exception that I had serious rust around my windshield frame that was severe...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
My windshield rust on the top frame member was...

My windshield rust on the top frame member was caused by someone at the Winnebago factory scribing some kind of a window alignment line all the way across. The scribe line went completely through the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2011, 12:27 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
The side trim pieces are screwed on over the ends...

The side trim pieces are screwed on over the ends of the top and bottom moldings. Those moldings snap into a channel and also use a thin piece of 3M VHB tape on the edge. The moldings pop right off...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-29-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
This was my response too, so I took it up with my...

This was my response too, so I took it up with my attorney. His thought was that it might be difficult to find an attorney who would be willing to take the case on a contingent recovery basis. We had...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-27-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,928
Posted By ExitStrategy
My computer has been defaulted to 5.9mpg since we...

My computer has been defaulted to 5.9mpg since we got the coach. Were you able to re-set yours? I have basically the same unit (2005 Itasca Meridian 34H).
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-27-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,487
Posted By ExitStrategy
Winnebago Rust Issues - Seeking Owner Info

I had originally started this thread over on the Class A forum site, but many replied that it belonged here instead. Here is what I said:

I have just experienced the dreaded Winnebago rust issue...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-27-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Sandy - I am not certain when, or even if,...

Sandy -

I am not certain when, or even if, Winnebago has improved their manufacturing process in this area of their coaches. I am going to move this thread over to the Winnebago 'issues' area and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2011, 10:30 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
My rust on the top beam of the frame was all on...

My rust on the top beam of the frame was all on the outside forward edge right above where the glass is adhered to the steel frame. The sealer did not reach all the way to the top of the glass and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Corrected Email Address!

My e-mail address is: [email protected] (showed as .com)
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Chuck - My bad! It should be '.net' ! I'll see...

Chuck - My bad! It should be '.net' ! I'll see if I can go back and fix the original post.

Thanks,

Mark
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-22-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
You need to review the policy in question to see...

You need to review the policy in question to see if it covers rust damage. Most extended warranty language that I have seen specifically lists the items that are covered; everything else is deemed to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-20-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 44,170
Posted By ExitStrategy
Knightly - Thank you for replying. If you...

Knightly -

Thank you for replying. If you do have rust, you may not want to wait too long. If you catch it early enough, you can grind, acid treat and seal, but if it gets behind where you can...
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