Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Winnebago Owners Online Community > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
winnieowners.com
Click Here to Login
Register FilesRegistry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Join Forest River Forums Today
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 50 of 61
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Scarab0088
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,579
Posted By Scarab0088
Interested in the "why"(?). The Viair that...

Interested in the "why"(?).

The Viair that we would need (22.5" rims) is at least the 150PSI, 1.8 CFM type...like the 450P. They start at over $250 plus tax/shipping.

Safe travels
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-26-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,579
Posted By Scarab0088
There's 2 schools of thought... A heavy duty...

There's 2 schools of thought...

A heavy duty 12volt compressor like a Viair.
A home unit (110volt) like Porter-Cable or many others.

Either works for RV's with a generator.
The Viair and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-27-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,865
Posted By Scarab0088
https://winnebagoind.com/products/class-c/2016/fus...

https://winnebagoind.com/products/class-c/2016/fuse/specifications
Just avoid loading the RV to max Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the listed 10,360lb...you'll need to check the OCCC for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-12-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By Scarab0088
Yes, a dolly carries the car's front axle. The...

Yes, a dolly carries the car's front axle. The car's rear tires are on the ground.
138763

Loading is as easy to us, as hook-up for our partners who flat tow. We can load/unload as fast as they...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 09-12-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,882
Posted By Scarab0088
If the RX330 is the Front Wheel Drive (not All...

If the RX330 is the Front Wheel Drive (not All Wheel Drive) version...it can be dolly towed very well.

Dolly towing = No mods to the car (like cutting/drilling in the critical crush zone of the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-25-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,026
Posted By Scarab0088
Just for what it is worth...Lippert is the core...

Just for what it is worth...Lippert is the core of Lippert Components Inc. (LCI).
LCI companies make everything from Awnings to Windows...
See: Capabilities (https://www.lci1.com/capabilities/)
...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-23-2016, 09:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,816
Posted By Scarab0088
We acquired an Evenflo brand baby gate system...

We acquired an Evenflo brand baby gate system that has ends (wings) that slide to fit. It has soft web-net around the metal frame for the walls and door surface:
Summer Infant Custom Fit Gate -...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-22-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,816
Posted By Scarab0088
Crates are a very responsible method to carriage...

Crates are a very responsible method to carriage pets. The downside is the risk of motion sickness in the confined space.

We work with a 501.c3 dog rescue and have transported many dogs in crates...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 05-21-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,816
Posted By Scarab0088
Lizzrd, :welcome: We use a baby gate that...

Lizzrd,
:welcome:

We use a baby gate that has a doorway. It is pinched between the driver's chair and the retracted slide...meeting the opposing wall.

It is removed and folds up when we reach...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,806
Posted By Scarab0088
Since you do not describe a socket for the bar...

Since you do not describe a socket for the bar being installed in the wall, adjacent to the slide opening, then your travel bar (AKA: Slide Lock, Transit Bar) probably has flat paddles on both ends....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,741
Posted By Scarab0088
Wheels (rims) and wheel dressings (covers and...

Wheels (rims) and wheel dressings (covers and simulators) come with the chassis for each RV - right?
Unless you-all are saying that Winnie buys ONLY the basic steel wheels on all chassis' and uses...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-23-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,741
Posted By Scarab0088
Wheel Liners, also called "simulators" (because...

Wheel Liners, also called "simulators" (because they simulate more expensive alloy rims) are full-wheel covers and can be held in place by spring clips around the edge cover's edge...no wrench needed...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-20-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,741
Posted By Scarab0088
The rear hubcaps could be held on by a big center...

The rear hubcaps could be held on by a big center bolt.

The wrench could look like the wench linked above or it could look like a big hoop on one end and a handle on the other end...a big box...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-18-2016, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,403
Posted By Scarab0088
La Mesa RV in San Diego has always been good to...

La Mesa RV in San Diego has always been good to me. They know what they are doing...just too busy to ever get in for service with less than 3 weeks wait.

And their Yelp rating is pretty good at...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-25-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,403
Posted By Scarab0088
Wow...the storm was rough! The service...

Wow...the storm was rough!

The service centers in-town are very busy and nothing to rave about.

These folks just to the north have good feedback and their Yelp rating is pretty good too:...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-03-2015, 12:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,252
Posted By Scarab0088
WARNING - Personal exchanges are prohibited. ...

WARNING - Personal exchanges are prohibited.

Please do not allow opinions to drive a Community Rules violation...violations will be dealt with by the staff.

"Better" is a relative term. What...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-01-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,252
Posted By Scarab0088
Please see: ...

Please see:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f57/select-winnebago-class-a-production-transitions-to-west-coast-272013.html
And
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f57/big-changes-at-country-coach-272000.html
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-29-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,242
Posted By Scarab0088
I think the Vista has a TriMark 60-1650 as...

I think the Vista has a TriMark 60-1650 as standard equipment.

If it does, there are aftermarket keyless locks available, like:...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-29-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,797
Posted By Scarab0088
If your slide creeps, and don't have a slide...

If your slide creeps, and don't have a slide lock...it's easy to get one like:
Slide Lock for your RV on Sale - PPL Motor Homes (https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-locks/slide-lock.htm)

The...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2015, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By Scarab0088
Don't know about inspector marking...but the tape...

Don't know about inspector marking...but the tape looks like a match to some of this mighty expensive 3M painter's tape:...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By Scarab0088
Salesman was mistaken...it's a Diesel Sprinter...

Salesman was mistaken...it's a Diesel Sprinter chassis, but the propane gennie (OEM standard). That is not uncommon in smaller Diesel RV's (lighter weight, less expensive to acquire, and very low...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-22-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By Scarab0088
:welcome: That does seem odd...sure worth...

:welcome:

That does seem odd...sure worth due diligence.

Best luck
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,757
Posted By Scarab0088
If you look, there is an obvious difference...

If you look, there is an obvious difference between the Schwintek and the SlimRack.
Most noticeable is the different shape of the rack or track.

The systems are listed side by side here:...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-08-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,852
Posted By Scarab0088
Just a note about Schwintek slide drives... ...

Just a note about Schwintek slide drives...

In late 2014, these drive system were improved with hardened metal in the drive gear and shafts, and some had a higher drive gear ratios in the motor...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,757
Posted By Scarab0088
Very true...Winnie AND other makers that jumped...

Very true...Winnie AND other makers that jumped on the Schwintek wagon have been taking a beating.

But, looking at the on-line .pdf's of the Slim-Rack, it looks oddly similar to the Schwintek...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-07-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,757
Posted By Scarab0088
Looking at the OPs link, this might NOT be true. ...

Looking at the OPs link, this might NOT be true.
The "Slim Track" looks even less robust than the Schwintek system...and PowerGear is a Lippert Component company :eek:

Time will tell.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-05-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,852
Posted By Scarab0088
:welcome: Can't comment in depth on new...

:welcome:
Can't comment in depth on new Winnie's, but from our shopping they are good RV's with a good price point. Too bad they don't make a Class A Toy Hauler ;)


Thank you for your service!...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-07-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,797
Posted By Scarab0088
Just FYI, no need to be stranded. You can...

Just FYI, no need to be stranded.

You can overide the electronics to electrically withdraw the slide, or if it is failed hardware, you can release the motor(s) to push the slide in by...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-11-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,515
Posted By Scarab0088
Just took a quick look at a for sale ad to see if...

Just took a quick look at a for sale ad to see if the full wall slide on that floor plan had the 2 or 3 track Schwintek slide drive...it looks like it's only the 2 track.

94002
Photo credit:...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-04-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,437
Posted By Scarab0088
:welcome: ...and best luck!

:welcome:
...and best luck!
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 04-17-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,092
Posted By Scarab0088
:welcome: And best luck. You've come to...

:welcome:
And best luck.

You've come to the right place for active RV owners.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 03-22-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,449
Posted By Scarab0088
:welcome: And best luck.

:welcome:

And best luck.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-27-2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,711
Posted By Scarab0088
Moving this thread to the Winnie Owners...

Moving this thread to the Winnie Owners Forum...only the on-engine parts are provided by the chassis maker.

The in cab heater controls will be from a third party supplier like Evans/Tempcon....
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-21-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,501
Posted By Scarab0088
:iagree: Holy missing roofvent,...

:iagree:



Holy missing roofvent, Batman!
If you can see from the interior straight to the sky, that is probably a typical crank-open roof vent...but the plastic lid had been lost. Here's a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-19-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,501
Posted By Scarab0088
If the question is about these... 83707 ...

If the question is about these...
83707

They are not usually original equipment, but can be easily added and are not too expensive.
A very good idea if RVing where it often rains so the vent fan...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-26-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 54,797
Posted By Scarab0088
Can't comment on the F.R. Bershire, but the...

Can't comment on the F.R. Bershire, but the Tuscany uses Schwintek only on the smaller slides and still uses the larger/heavier system under large slide..

To use Schwintek on the bigger and...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-30-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,873
Posted By Scarab0088
Want to share a singular reality of RV...

Want to share a singular reality of RV upgrade...recent RV chassis changes are not really improvements...

Any gas powered Class A RV made since 2011 will be on a Ford F53 chassis with V10 6.8L...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 03-15-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By Scarab0088
Switched power on the key is usually found inside...

Switched power on the key is usually found inside the dash and/or the under dash fuse panel.

I think I see a Workhorse logo on the side of your '06 Voyage from your blog...

So the dash "should"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,979
Posted By Scarab0088
We have a cable bundle at the studs and stucco...

We have a cable bundle at the studs and stucco house..SAT and cellular cannot touch that service and price.

So, just for the RV...Campground cable and over the air broadcast TV leaves a lot to be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-26-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,156
Posted By Scarab0088
Hey - Wait a minute...:eek: My gasser is a...

Hey - Wait a minute...:eek:

My gasser is a Workhorse.
50797

And the Sprinter is a Diesel
50798

:rofl:I couldn't resist:rofl:
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,156
Posted By Scarab0088
Must disagree...the point is options. You can...

Must disagree...the point is options. You can spend more, but you're not guaranteed to get more and not everyone needs or wants a DP and the measurable cost differences.

I DID IT...My W24 (8.1L...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-16-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,299
Posted By Scarab0088
Best luck on your venture...just a suggestion,...

Best luck on your venture...just a suggestion, rent a U-Haul dolly for a short trip to see if you generally like or hate it.

U-Haul dollies are very strong and heavy, but will give you a general...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-16-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,299
Posted By Scarab0088
:iagree: I understand my car can be flat...

:iagree:

I understand my car can be flat towed...but I still use a dolly and I can load my dolly in the same time or less than my friends who flat tow...finally my car does not have to be modified...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-14-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,156
Posted By Scarab0088
There are many 39+ foot long RV's on gas chassis...

There are many 39+ foot long RV's on gas chassis that move right down the road.

The current Ford F53 top-of-the-line has a 26,000lb GVWR and 30K GCWR...that's a lot of RV when converting to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-18-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By Scarab0088
You hit it on the head...reception. And a perk -...

You hit it on the head...reception. And a perk - if the OTA locals come-in, they are often on HD:thumb:

Plus, with the ViP-211K receiver, the OTA channels will be read and added to the channel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By Scarab0088
The phone call to "re-authorize" just puts your...

The phone call to "re-authorize" just puts your receiver's ID at the top of the list of THOUSANDS of ID's that are sent down as part of the signal from the SAT...just cuts down on your wait time to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By Scarab0088
You are SO right...most of the call center folks...

You are SO right...most of the call center folks don't know much of anything about RV accounts. This might be a cultural thing, 'cuz you know they would understand "It's for my RV" if the service rep...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By Scarab0088
Now Wait! You got your regular plan the whole...

Now Wait! You got your regular plan the whole time...but you wanted your hometown locals at the new destination(?)

Locals will only come in within about 200miles (radius) of that market town....
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-16-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,374
Posted By Scarab0088
Sorry for your troubles. My Tailgater is...

Sorry for your troubles.

My Tailgater is outside, working perfectly right now. I moved it 2 days ago and it sync'd right up. And I am getting the "locals" from the market near me (required a...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-31-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,310
Posted By Scarab0088
RVIA standards demanded that rear facing lights...

RVIA standards demanded that rear facing lights would ONLY come on when:
A. The rig was in reverse to aid in backing up, or
B. The rig was parked with the engine off to aid in loading -this means...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 61
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:37 AM.

Contact Us - Winnebago Owners - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.