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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-01-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 794
Posted By bertman
Unknown sound

I’ve known GFI receptacles to buzz or hum when feeding from an inverter.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-12-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,168
Posted By bertman
Slide out locks

There was a recall issued from the manufacturer of the locks on your (same as mine) coach. They replace the mechanism because it binds and locks up. I did NOT have the replacement done but I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-09-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By bertman
Gauge replacement

Had the exact same problem with mine about two years ago. Yes, I tried the epoxy sealant too but no luck. Googled the FL part number and was led to a FL dealer in the Midwest, darned if I can...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-04-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,250
Posted By bertman
Make sure you have your license plate number...

Make sure you have your license plate number recorded properly on EZ-Pass site. When the transponder does not record, they will use the plate number from the picture taken and process the toll. Done....
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-12-2017, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By bertman
New onboard

Came over from irv2.

Bob Kint
2012 Winnie Itasca Ellipse QD
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 02-13-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,806
Posted By bertman
Go to Amazon.com. Search for 'exhaust port'....

Go to Amazon.com. Search for 'exhaust port'. There are a bunch of fittings made for the exact reason of ducting exhaust to the outside.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
Posted By bertman
Also, I learned through life the hard way. Buy a...

Also, I learned through life the hard way. Buy a cheap magnetic key box and hide it outside underneath the coach. You never know when a power failure or some strange quirk might render any electronic...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
Posted By bertman
pic attached

Hope this helps. Good luck.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-15-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,794
Posted By bertman
I purchased mine from TriMark. They are good to...

I purchased mine from TriMark. They are good to work with. I bought the outside light/grab bar with the keypad built in. Love it. Make sure you also buy the cable that runs to the control box in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-11-2016, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,767
Posted By bertman
My Ellipse has the same setup. I experienced...

My Ellipse has the same setup. I experienced problems and traced it to the contacts on the door jamb that make contact with the door when closed. They get oxidized or corroded thru time. Clean them...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2016, 08:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,425
Posted By bertman
Have a 2012 QD, love it. Would not trade it for...

Have a 2012 QD, love it. Would not trade it for anything else our there! 7-8 mpg towing a Buick Enclave. Good luck - go for it!
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-14-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,483
Posted By bertman
Have a 2012 Ellipse. Love it. 37,000 miles....

Have a 2012 Ellipse. Love it. 37,000 miles. Florida, 4 winters, Newfoundland, and 100 days in Alaska. Would not trade it for anything else out there including the new stuff.


Go for it!
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-30-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,870
Posted By bertman
Had same problem. Called Winne Help Desk. They...

Had same problem. Called Winne Help Desk. They told me the connector behind the steering column (the IR receiver location) was unplugged. Thought they were nuts! But, correct they were! Seems if you...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-29-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,017
Posted By bertman
Ellipse

LOVE IT!!! Would not trade it for anything else out there (including the new ones!)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-21-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,659
Posted By bertman
Yes, that's the same front end.

Yes, that's the same front end.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-10-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,659
Posted By bertman
Ellipse/Tour poor headlights

Drove my 2012 Ellipse for the first time at night. Gee, do the headlights suck! At times, I could not see the road in front of me. Looking at them, they seem bright, but not sufficient. Anybody have...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 11-09-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,605
Posted By bertman
Hey RBK394, you interested in sharing info on...

Hey RBK394, you interested in sharing info on your AK trip? I'm going next June for about 3 months. Have little plans, would love your suggestions.
Bob
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-26-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,224
Posted By bertman
OK, guys. Great advice. Now - tell me where this...

OK, guys. Great advice. Now - tell me where this transfer switch is on my 2012 Ellipse? Should be same as Tour. I hear it click when I plug in, but have never seen it!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-18-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,605
Posted By bertman
Your fridge should be a Maytag? With a control...

Your fridge should be a Maytag? With a control panel on the left door? There are buttons to set the fridge and freezer temps? Hit the temp button for the fridge warmer (+) a few times and it will say...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-18-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,023
Posted By bertman
Had to take my door off to reglue the joints....

Had to take my door off to reglue the joints. While off, I realized how much space you gain by NOT having the door on. Installed a spring loaded bar across the top of the jamb and wife installed a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-30-2014, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,716
Posted By bertman
I believe that no solid foam mattress is...

I believe that no solid foam mattress is 'foldable' enough to let the bed rise. If it puts too much pressure on the mechanism, you run the chance of breaking it. We talked with Sleep Number store...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-07-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,512
Posted By bertman
Are they color coded? There are electrical...

Are they color coded? There are electrical schematics on WB site.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-26-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,981
Posted By bertman
Freightliner thought it was a defective sender in...

Freightliner thought it was a defective sender in the fuel tank. Drained and dropped the fuel tank, replaced sender, still no work! Was a defective guage pack!
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-23-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,831
Posted By bertman
Hmmmm. I'd have it checked out. My 2012 Xite is...

Hmmmm. I'd have it checked out. My 2012 Xite is great. The only difference I have seen is that you have a larger screen. I have no problem with sun glare. If you do pull it out, let me know, I would...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-12-2014, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,947
Posted By bertman
Would NOT trade my 2012 Ellipse (Tours' better...

Would NOT trade my 2012 Ellipse (Tours' better lookin' sister!) for the 2014. Would hate to lose the cabinet space.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-07-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,282
Posted By bertman
Regardless of what the dealer told you, there has...

Regardless of what the dealer told you, there has never been true 'heated floors' in the Tour or Ellipse. The warmth you feel in the floor is heat conducting through the floor from the bay heaters....
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-20-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By bertman
Are you asking because you are looking to buy a...

Are you asking because you are looking to buy a 2010 or a 2014 Tour? I have a 2012. Looked at the 2014 at the Hershey show. I wouldn't trade mine for the new one. I like the finish and materials on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-03-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,558
Posted By bertman
Solar charging panel not working

My 2012 Ellipse has a solar charging panel on the roof. There is a LED in the Controls cabinet that used to light up when the sun was out. It has not lit for a long time. I would like to know that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-03-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,152
Posted By bertman
Ceiling fan

I installed a 12v fan in the front (living room) area. The fans you buy at CW are made (or imported actually) by Trusty Products. You can google for Trusty Ceiling Fans and see all the options. You...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-06-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,872
Posted By bertman
Have a 2012 Ellipse. LOVE IT! Wouldn't trade it...

Have a 2012 Ellipse. LOVE IT! Wouldn't trade it for any other coach. Even those overpriced million dollar babies!
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,771
Posted By bertman
Had trouble with my slide motors when I didn't...

Had trouble with my slide motors when I didn't have engine running. Doesn't matter if shore power is on or not. Most slide motors run off the chassis batteries. These motors are like car starter...
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 06-06-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,331
Posted By bertman
I talked my friendly carpet dealer out of a...

I talked my friendly carpet dealer out of a remnant of fine, beautiful carpet. Made a template out of heavy paper and made my own mat. When it gets dirty or worn, throw it away and cut a new one. 10...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-06-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By bertman
WOW! Can't wait to do a tour at the factories...

WOW! Can't wait to do a tour at the factories some day. Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,573
Posted By bertman
You must have the bedroom slide out to lower the...

You must have the bedroom slide out to lower the bed. Has never been a problem for us. One can sleep on the bed (as the other drives!) and one can sleep on the couch, which actually, is very...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-10-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,636
Posted By bertman
Sounds like you are enjoying your Tour. I share...

Sounds like you are enjoying your Tour. I share your enthusism as I have a 2012 Itasca Ellipse, the sister ship to the Tour. Interesting reading your punch list items. I too, have had a few. One of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-23-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,573
Posted By bertman
You must open the bedroom slide to lower the bed....

You must open the bedroom slide to lower the bed. NOT the driver side super slide. Only the bed slide. We have never missed it. Want to take a little snooze? You can lie crossways on the bed and no...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-15-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,573
Posted By bertman
Purchased a 2012 Ellipse which is the Tour's...

Purchased a 2012 Ellipse which is the Tour's sister. Love it. Did 5000 miles so far. PA to Florida for the winter. A breeze to drive. Was a little worried by its size, but does not bother me one bit...
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