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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-13-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,546
Posted By VSPA
When my batteries died 3 years ago due to a...

When my batteries died 3 years ago due to a burned-out fuse in the solenoid disconnect I opted to go for the Interstate Batteries but took it another step and installed two solar trickle chargers,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-10-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,355
Posted By VSPA
Been there and done that years ago. To keep from...

Been there and done that years ago. To keep from selling our home in another location, we decided to live in our 23 ft Toyota Dolphin for the four years prior to my AF retirement at Lke AFB, AZ. It...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 03-22-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,660
Posted By VSPA
I've just started that process with the 22.5...

I've just started that process with the 22.5 tires. Like you, the first time. I've had both Toyo and Micheline. I replaced the front tires last month and decided to stick with the Michelines...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-17-2020, 03:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,454
Posted By VSPA
Due to illness, I haven't been out in over two...

Due to illness, I haven't been out in over two years. I still do PM to it on a monthly basis and recently installed Solar trickle chargers to both chassis and coach batteries. I also have a Charger...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-29-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,606
Posted By VSPA
I'm going to replace two 235/80R 22.5 tires on my...

I'm going to replace two 235/80R 22.5 tires on my Itasca 35F and the shop that was recommended wants 1150 for the pair, mounted and balanced. I'm going to replace the front two this year, and 2 to 4...
Forum: Winnebago Travel Trailers 09-18-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,504
Posted By VSPA
After three ruined batteries, an inept RV service...

After three ruined batteries, an inept RV service and $400 in labor with the problem not corrected, I finally traced down a blown fuse in the coach battery disconnect at the solenoid. Even though...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-20-2019, 06:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,617
Posted By VSPA
I have an Itasca 35F and in conjunction with...

I have an Itasca 35F and in conjunction with fining a bad fuse in the battery disconnect solenoid I installed a manual battery disconnect on the coach batteries for added "insurance"
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-11-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,503
Posted By VSPA
Other than being referred to by it's formal name...

Other than being referred to by it's formal name of "Da' Bus", our 2014 Itasca 35F is also jokingly referred to as our "Hurricane Escape Pod" since we live just a couple miles north of the Houston...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-26-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,366
Posted By VSPA
I understand you pain and frustration. I went...

I understand you pain and frustration. I went through the same with a Thor I bought from Camping World in Houston and to make it worse, I traded in a paid for 3 year old Vista 26P. Drove it to Las...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-22-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By VSPA
Will do, and hanks again!

Will do, and hanks again!
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-22-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By VSPA
My thanks to you both as that gives me what I...

My thanks to you both as that gives me what I need to plan ahead. If it will fit, I will probably use the dolly for this season and plan on doing the 4 down over the course of the winter.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-22-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By VSPA
Thanks for the response on the SRX. To you...

Thanks for the response on the SRX. To you remember roughly the expense involved for the set up. Sounds like something that will put a large hole in the budget.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 04-21-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,197
Posted By VSPA
Flat towing question.

The wife and I just purchased a used 2015 Cadillac SRX and wanting to look at the possibility of flat towing behind a 2014 Itasca Sunstar 35F. Would like to know the cost associated including a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2018, 05:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,098
Posted By VSPA
For the most part I find that the sprayers are a...

For the most part I find that the sprayers are a waste. The fitting on both front and rear bath leaked when being used and had to make two warranty trips to have hose clamps replaced. If they were...
Forum: RV's and Tow Vehicles For Sale & Wanted 12-21-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,503
Posted By VSPA
Very nice! Previous RV I had the 2011 Vista 26P....

Very nice! Previous RV I had the 2011 Vista 26P. Except for the short chassis and it's buckboard ride and being just two small, it was basically a good unit. With the smaller and lighter chassis,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-20-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,211
Posted By VSPA
My Itasca came with a quick disconnect for an...

My Itasca came with a quick disconnect for an external hookup for grill attachment and to expand the possibilities, I also installed an Extend*A Stay. The problem I had with the factory installed...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-24-2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By VSPA
Four plus hours of checking wires. Finally found...

Four plus hours of checking wires. Finally found the problem! Will replace solenoid if this occurs again.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By VSPA
Thanks, guess it's back to the shop.

Thanks, guess it's back to the shop.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-11-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By VSPA
Coach Power Disconnect

The coach power disconnect switch stays on and power to the coach in both on or off position. Worked until put it in the shop for an electrical problem which turned out to be shorts in the plates in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-08-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,629
Posted By VSPA
Being that there no been a reply on a 32, I'll...

Being that there no been a reply on a 32, I'll pas on my thoughts on the '11 26P and my current '14 Sunstar 35F. My only complaint on the 26P was rough riding and too small for our needs but decent...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,565
Posted By VSPA
Ouch! Ya' found me out:facepalm::laugh:. Yes,...

Ouch! Ya' found me out:facepalm::laugh:. Yes, bigger and heavier, but not enough to dramatically change the towing characteristics, especially traveling behind a 8 ft by 12 ft block. I towed my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-15-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,565
Posted By VSPA
Welcome to the Forum. I went from a 50 amp 2004...

Welcome to the Forum. I went from a 50 amp 2004 Allegro Bay, 8.1 Chevy Vortec with 50 amp to a Winnebago 26P, Ford V-10 with 30 amp and was not at all happy with the available electrical power and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-14-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,068
Posted By VSPA
Have wondered the same!

Have wondered the same!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-13-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,069
Posted By VSPA
We've got the bench seats so many thanks for the...

We've got the bench seats so many thanks for the idea.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-12-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,069
Posted By VSPA
Welcome to the forum. This is one of those...

Welcome to the forum. This is one of those places that I have learned far more than I have been able to contribute. The wife and I just recently bought the 2014 Itasca Sunstar version of the 35F,...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-06-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,452
Posted By VSPA
Pelonis. Swivel, multi watt version. Got two in...

Pelonis. Swivel, multi watt version. Got two in the S&B and two in the RV. Have been using that brand for many years. 750/1500 settings, but seldom use on more than the 750 setting
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-05-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,222
Posted By VSPA
Other than maybe the high end units, most RVers...

Other than maybe the high end units, most RVers that I know buy a unit off the lot and I would think the marketing idea is to keep the price down as low as possible. I did three thousand in add on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-28-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,944
Posted By VSPA
Unfortunately yes! Not with my new 2014 Itasca,...

Unfortunately yes! Not with my new 2014 Itasca, but with the 2014 Thor Daybreak 34XD full wall slide that I purchased back in April this year. After four and a half out of five months of ownership...
Forum: Welcome Mat 10-24-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,362
Posted By VSPA
Was about to ask the same question!

Was about to ask the same question!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By VSPA
Don't have that type system on my gas powered RV,...

Don't have that type system on my gas powered RV, but with the compressor and tank I use in the garage and the portable I carry in the RV gets drained to air and moisture every couple of months. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-14-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,640
Posted By VSPA
That's always been a definite maybe on having...

That's always been a definite maybe on having it's advantages or not. Are you treating the exposed cylinder, if you are, against the elements?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,783
Posted By VSPA
Because, from what I'm reading and hearing, it...

Because, from what I'm reading and hearing, it apparently is a much cheaper unit to purchase and install. It is one of those systems that looks good on the blue prints, but not so well in actual...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,783
Posted By VSPA
Reading your RV ID, I'd say that you would know. ...

Reading your RV ID, I'd say that you would know. Can't really tell from the small avatar, that looks like the Cobalt Blue. I think the one I had was one step above entry level. This is our second...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,783
Posted By VSPA
Mine, entry level, yes! but I wouldn't consider...

Mine, entry level, yes! but I wouldn't consider the Meridian any place close to an entry level, pulled up the site to look at them. Maybe they are now using that system across the board. Just going...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-11-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,783
Posted By VSPA
The tail end of last month I dumped a piece of...

The tail end of last month I dumped a piece of garbage unit after five months of ownership that had the Lippert/Schwintek system on a full was slide in addition to many other problems. It was in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-23-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 94,825
Posted By VSPA
Had the Vista 26P, so the only thing I can...

Had the Vista 26P, so the only thing I can address is the mpg. That figure sounds great, I towed an '07 Focus and generally got around 7 mpg.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-22-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,363
Posted By VSPA
I had a 2011 Vista 27P and never had that kind of...

I had a 2011 Vista 27P and never had that kind of problem.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-19-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,563
Posted By VSPA
Use sissror jacks. Stretch suspension, but don't...

Use sissror jacks. Stretch suspension, but don't lift tires off the ground.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-06-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,181
Posted By VSPA
Well,...

Well, https://www.irv2.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1331875_0_685fe46ba1999cd08a0c1ea2232e0397.pngthank the Lord you all are ok. The rig can be repaired and now you can quit woring about the first...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-12-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By VSPA
The movement of the chair in our unit is...

The movement of the chair in our unit is controlled by two plastic levers, one to make it slide forward and one, the broken one, controls the swivel action and the cable screws to the base of the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-11-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,824
Posted By VSPA
Think I'm envious! Currently we are only able to...

Think I'm envious! Currently we are only able to take short trips and at the rate we're going it will take about 8 to ten years to get that amount of milage on our 26P, but we have always been more...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-30-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,728
Posted By VSPA
Thanks, I found the Winnebago euro recliner on...

Thanks, I found the Winnebago euro recliner on line Winnebago Motor Homes - 2013 Journey - Euro Recliner (https://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2013/journey/key_features/euro_recliner/)
They probably...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-29-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,728
Posted By VSPA
Poor placement of chair

We've go a Vista 26P with the booth and the small swivel chair behind the front passenger seat for living accomadations. Anyone here got any ideas of how to remove the swivel chair and it's mounted...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-09-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,633
Posted By VSPA
Have been using and running Discount Tires as...

Have been using and running Discount Tires as replacements since '91 from as small as a Focus to a 31 Coachman 316KS class c without a problem.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 02-08-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,633
Posted By VSPA
The store I use here in the NW part of town says...

The store I use here in the NW part of town says that they can get the 19.5's I would need when that time comes, but at present he can't mount or service them. I use their tires on the '65 and our...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 10-10-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 22,170
Posted By VSPA
Never towed with it, but we had an '02 Coachman...

Never towed with it, but we had an '02 Coachman with the V-10 that was not only good on the grades and I was impressed with the fuel consumption. Much better than the 8.1 I've got in the A.
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