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Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-05-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,281
Posted By Rocky68D
We are still on our first Winnebago (Itasca) and...

We are still on our first Winnebago (Itasca) and it has been a comfortable and reliable home away from home for 11 years. We've been shopping DPs for a while and considered slightly used Newmar,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 11-15-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By Rocky68D
My W24 rig weighs in at 22,300 loaded for an 8...

My W24 rig weighs in at 22,300 loaded for an 8 day trip (black and gray mostly empty, water tank filled to a third, I fill it once I get over the mountains). My Wrangler is 4,100 for a total of...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-10-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rocky68D
Bought mine from Les Schwab in my home town. New...

Bought mine from Les Schwab in my home town. New stems, powder and mounted all 6 for just under $2300. :dance:
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-09-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,975
Posted By Rocky68D
I went to the Toyo's earlier this year. I'm more...

I went to the Toyo's earlier this year. I'm more that satisfied as they ride better and have increased grip on wet roads. No more overpriced Michelins for me.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 10-22-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,803
Posted By Rocky68D
Driving With a Slide Extended

I was driving on a main highway and got the shock of my life. Here came a new Winnebago Journey the opposite direction in the slow lane with the living room slide on the driver's side extended. I...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
That would be great, and I'll report on my...

That would be great, and I'll report on my silicone duribility. I'm not sure how typical my results will be since our rig lives most of its life in climate controlled garage. We use it about 40-50...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-18-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
That's certainly a different experience than I...

That's certainly a different experience than I had with polyurethane. When I used it, it was a total disaster. See my post #13 in this thread. Yes, I had all the old material out and cleaned it...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-15-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
Interesting. Thanks.

Interesting. Thanks.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-14-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
We bought it brand new. It had made the trip from...

We bought it brand new. It had made the trip from Forest City to Seattle and been on the dealer's lot 2 days when we bought it in Dec. of 2004.

We've made a few long trips but it is fairly low...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-13-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
It seems we are getting different stories...

It seems we are getting different stories depending upon who answers the phone. I was told by a tech rep at the factory that in 2005 silicone was used. The reason Winnie later switched to the Manus...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By Rocky68D
Congratulations. Glad to hear someone has...

Congratulations. Glad to hear someone has actually thrown their hat in the ring. I have not seen one in the flesh but my main concern is the living area. Photos and videos on a computer screen can be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-12-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
Neil V- I don't deny that Winnebago calls for...

Neil V- I don't deny that Winnebago calls for Manus 75AM. But the factory applied silicone has held my roof on for 10 years. And, except for a 5' section that separated over the driver door area...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-12-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By Rocky68D
I posted a similar question a few days ago and...

I posted a similar question a few days ago and got no responses. I was wondering if someone had actually been in one. It seems to me that the living room area is very small, especially if the table...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-09-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,566
Posted By Rocky68D
I just went through this on my rig. Unfortunately...

I just went through this on my rig. Unfortunately I got bad advice from a Winnebago service tech in Forrest City as well as contributors on this forum. Because of it we were unable to take a fall...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-08-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,382
Posted By Rocky68D
When we took delivery of our Suncruiser 10 1/2...

When we took delivery of our Suncruiser 10 1/2 years ago, the tech who checked us out on operating the systems said to always run the engine when extending or retracting the slides or jacks.
...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-05-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
Posted By Rocky68D
Have you done a CarFax check on it to make sure...

Have you done a CarFax check on it to make sure it wasn't in an accident?

That could be a reason for a repaint.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-01-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,415
Posted By Rocky68D
Got a picture you can post? It's hard to tell...

Got a picture you can post? It's hard to tell from the brochure but the Sedona scheme has a redish looking color. Could that be it?
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-20-2015, 01:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,080
Posted By Rocky68D
It worked. I owe you a beverage of your choice!...

It worked. I owe you a beverage of your choice! Or two.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-17-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,080
Posted By Rocky68D
Thanks, it's worth a try. Nothing else has worked.

Thanks, it's worth a try. Nothing else has worked.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-10-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,080
Posted By Rocky68D
A cost cutting measure on the part of Winnebago? ...

A cost cutting measure on the part of Winnebago?

I don't use mine that often since it requires some awkward gymnastics but glad I have it. I just wish the darn thing wouldn't squeak so much on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-19-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,639
Posted By Rocky68D
Well done.

Well done.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Wheels and Tires 11-02-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By Rocky68D
A word of caution regarding larger coaches on the...

A word of caution regarding larger coaches on the W22. We have friends who just bought a 2005 37' Allegro Bay on a W22. They want to go all the way across the Lower 48 for the holidays. They loaded...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-22-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,683
Posted By Rocky68D
Joe-I stand corrected. I looked back at the '05...

Joe-I stand corrected. I looked back at the '05 Suncruiser brochure and it was indeed an option. Both my wife and I remember it being a 3M mask.

Do you have an experienced dealer service rep...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 10-21-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,683
Posted By Rocky68D
When we bought our rig new in '05, the mask was a...

When we bought our rig new in '05, the mask was a dealer option. I don't remember Winnebago specifically offering it. We had the dealer install it and as I recall, it was a 3M product.

Good luck....
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 10-21-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,800
Posted By Rocky68D
Is the Insight towable 4 wheels down or are you...

Is the Insight towable 4 wheels down or are you going to put it on a dolly? Don't forget to add that weight in with the car if you do.

Sorry, I can't find an answer to your towing capacity...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-11-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,187
Posted By Rocky68D
Those issues don't sound so minor to me. Is this...

Those issues don't sound so minor to me. Is this a dealer? If not, I'd keep looking. If it is, maybe you could negotiate to have the repairs made. There are lots of well maintained motorhomes for...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 10-09-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,315
Posted By Rocky68D
Plasma tv's can fail at high altitudes as well...

Plasma tv's can fail at high altitudes as well due to pressure differential. Not a problem for LED/LCD.
Keith
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-18-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,230
Posted By Rocky68D
And I thought it was just my rig. I had to do the...

And I thought it was just my rig. I had to do the area below the water/sewer compartment earlier this year. Did it the same way Capt.Bill did. Looks good.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 08-01-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By Rocky68D
Don't forget to consider just where you are going...

Don't forget to consider just where you are going to put the cat's litter box without tripping over it?
Keith
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-21-2013, 08:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 26,205
Posted By Rocky68D
Never seen one on the interstates but they are on...

Never seen one on the interstates but they are on Hwy 2 and 20 going over the Cascades.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 07-20-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 26,205
Posted By Rocky68D
I remember a number of years ago we got on I-5...

I remember a number of years ago we got on I-5 and drafted off a big rig for about 200 miles. He drove the speeds and made the lane decisions I would have were I in the lead. When he exited in...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-20-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,765
Posted By Rocky68D
Big Difference

We have a 35A and the difference between the 35A and 35L are apples and oranges when it comes to the floor plan. The galley in the 35A is much larger and is the dominating feature of the living,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-28-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Rocky68D
Dummy Me

I didn't even think to check out the wiring diagrams-I really hate the symptoms of getting older! But now that I have looked, it is indeed for a bedside radio. Thanks for the input.
Rocky
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-27-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By Rocky68D
Wiring Harness to Nowhere

I had to replace the air pump unit for our Sleep Number Bed and made an interesting discovery. This was the first time I'd seen what's under the platform on the pedestal that holds the bed. Laying on...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
Posted By Rocky68D
I was referring to the Vizio installed by Chris.

I was referring to the Vizio installed by Chris.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-18-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,483
Posted By Rocky68D
Cool tv. I can't tell from photos, does it have...

Cool tv. I can't tell from photos, does it have any front controls in case the remote dies? Thanks
Rocky
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