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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-09-2024, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 266
Posted By lewisedge
Self-Operating Slide 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C

Does anyone know what could be causing the front curb-side slide on my 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C to operate by itself. I had it locked and it tried to open itself while my coach was unattended. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-15-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,008
Posted By lewisedge
Thanks to those who commented on this post. CW...

Thanks to those who commented on this post. CW submitted a damage claim to my insurance company. My insurance adjuster has agreed to cover the cost of repairing the damage 100%.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-07-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,008
Posted By lewisedge
Coach Seriously Damaged While in the Shop

I'm Seeking Opinion From Other Owners



My coach has been in a CW repair shop for a couple of weeks having some minor body repairs and costly repainting due to sun fading. I was told on the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-27-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By lewisedge
Extended Warranties/Service Agreements

When I bought my 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C Class A motorhome in May of 2012, it was on consignment at Camping World having been slightly used. To make the sale they included a six-year "Extended...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 04-03-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,724
Posted By lewisedge
Out-Of-State EZ-Pass Use

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Although I do not know how your NY pass is coded, for about ten years I have had a NY issued EZ-Pass that I bought in Albany...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-30-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lewisedge
Thank you for your answer. That makes sense. I...

Thank you for your answer. That makes sense. I never tried to use my inverter during my last outing and would not have noticed the broken connection. That also explains why, when I replaced the...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-27-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lewisedge
Mystery Connection

The wire from the left terminal of that fuse is the one I replaced. The other end of that short wire went to the "hot" + terminal of one of my two parallel-connected AGM coach batteries. The reason...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-24-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Posted By lewisedge
What Is This Connection

Checking my batteries, I noticed that one of the connections to my coach batteries had broken, probably due to vibration. On a recent camping trip neither my wife nor I were aware of any electrical...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-05-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,990
Posted By lewisedge
Bigger the Better

The Winegard Trav'ler Antenna is dramatically more powerful than any of the smaller dome antennas but is also dramatically more expensive. We have a Trav'ler mounted on the roof of our motorhome,...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-24-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By lewisedge
The original factory-installed tires on my 2008...

The original factory-installed tires on my 2008 Demco Kar Kaddy SS lasted at least 45,000 miles and 13 years before I sold it. The tires still had plenty of tread and no visible cracks in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-23-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,624
Posted By lewisedge
It did not take me long, after running the...

It did not take me long, after running the furnace in my coach a few times during cold weather, to learn that it goes through gas like grain through a goose. Although I have not done any precision...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 02-14-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,406
Posted By lewisedge
Our Itasca Sunova motorhome weighs about 13 tons,...

Our Itasca Sunova motorhome weighs about 13 tons, so whether our fresh water tank is full or nearly empty has little, if any, effect on our mileage. If we plan to be traveling for a full day we'll...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-06-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By lewisedge
Here is my beef with Bluetooth: There is enough...

Here is my beef with Bluetooth: There is enough lag (latency) in the sound to be distracting when the moving lips on the TV screen are out of sync with the sound of the words.


I use headphones...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 12-30-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,277
Posted By lewisedge
This is a newer version of a portable jump...

This is a newer version of a portable jump starter that I received from Amazon several years ago....
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 08-27-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,985
Posted By lewisedge
Also Bring Tools

Aside from the things needed for basic living, we bring a Shark stick vacuum cleaner that's great for keeping our coach dust free. Bringing an assortment of repair tools have been invaluable to me...
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 08-09-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,308
Posted By lewisedge
Towing

Other comments show that there are many fans of towing four-wheels-down. Without disrespecting those opinions, I have successfully been using a Demco Kar Kaddy SS tow dolly which I bought used about...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-19-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 816
Posted By lewisedge
Let me suggest that you consider Appalachian...

Let me suggest that you consider
Appalachian Campground (https://www.campgroundreviews.com/regions/georgia/hiawassee/appalachian-campground-249904)

It is a small basic full-hookup campground...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 06-14-2020, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Posted By lewisedge
Pros and Cons of Moving into an RV

More than a year ago, I posted a well-received article on Quora discussing the pros and cons of selling a house and moving into an RV, which I believe is more "balanced" than the mostly negative...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 05-24-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,620
Posted By lewisedge
We the same problem with our 2011 Itasca Sunova...

We the same problem with our 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C. The problem turned out to be blown hydraulic cylinders. A Winnebago dealer in Florida replaced them under our extended service plan.
Forum: Towing, Hitching and Vehicles 05-04-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,245
Posted By lewisedge
Several years ago we bought a used high-end tow...

Several years ago we bought a used high-end tow dolly with surge brakes. That cost was considerably less than buying a "special" vehicle that could be towed four-wheels-down and equipped with the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 01-12-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By lewisedge
My wife and I use 12-volt power supplies for our...

My wife and I use 12-volt power supplies for our laptop computers and for our inkjet printer when we're traveling in our Itasca Sunova. That way we are not using an inverter to convert 12 volts DC...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 09-22-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,000
Posted By lewisedge
I believe that another reason that few diesel...

I believe that another reason that few diesel Class C motorhomes are made is that diesel engines make a lot of noise, so putting them in the rear of a motorhome gets it away from the driver and...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-09-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By lewisedge
My Electric Steps Appeared to Be Possessed

During our trip to Bar Harbor, Maine for another visit to Acadia National Park, we encountered some "issues." The endless stop-and-go traffic on the Connecticut Turnpike finally did-in our brakes...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,081
Posted By lewisedge
We have used Bon-Ami powder quite successfully...

We have used Bon-Ami powder quite successfully with stainless steel because it doesn't scratch when it cleans. Most grocery stores sell it.
Forum: Winnebago Lifestyle 02-17-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,618
Posted By lewisedge
When we first moved into our Itasca Sunova 33C...

When we first moved into our Itasca Sunova 33C our rattling dishes were a tremendous annoyance. I bought some 1" thick foam rubber and lined the bottom of our dish cabinet with it. Then, when we...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-03-2019, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,313
Posted By lewisedge
Thanks for all of your suggestions which give a...

Thanks for all of your suggestions which give a pathway to solving the problem.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-27-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,313
Posted By lewisedge
Overflowing Fresh Water Tank

Recently I've noticed that my fresh water tank is slowing filling up while I'm hooked up to my campground's water supply even though the fill valve is NOT in the fill position. After I have shut...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-23-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,201
Posted By lewisedge
I had a similar problem

I had a similar problem with my Itasca Sunova 33C. No breakers were tripped but some of the outlets were not working. We (I had help from professionals) found a continuity break in a junction box...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-16-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,454
Posted By lewisedge
Running Furnace While Driving

Running our furnace while driving in my Itasca Sunova 33C would be a monumental waste of expensive propane for us. My engine heater and the heat exchanger in our rear bedroom (which also uses engine...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 11-28-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,264
Posted By lewisedge
We're around but perhaps aren't having unsolvable...

We're around but perhaps aren't having unsolvable problems with our coaches. Ours is a 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C that we've driven from coast-to-coast several times, in Western Canada and along our US...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-18-2018, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By lewisedge
Replacing Bulbs

If your fixture uses 921 bulbs as does my Itasca Sunova 33C, I found that the Green Value 921 warm white replacement bulbs work quite well and have a similar warm color as do incandescent bulbs. ...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 11-18-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,579
Posted By lewisedge
Vehicle Insurance

Every year, when it comes time to renew insurance on my RV, I shop all the companies/brokers who offer RV insurance for the best quotes. State Farm insured my home and cars for more than 40 years...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 10-09-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By lewisedge
In our 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C the outlets...

In our 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C the outlets supplied by the inverter are:


1. Outlet nearest to the bedroom TV
2. Outlet behind the fold-out sofa which supplies power to the pump that inflates...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 09-23-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,945
Posted By lewisedge
Also Use the Trav'ler

Let me second the above comment. When we bought our motorhome in 2012, the dealer included a Winegard dome antenna that eventually become obsolete. It would no longer lock on the DISH satellites in...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 07-30-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,674
Posted By lewisedge
Several years ago I bought a 50-amp pigtail with...

Several years ago I bought a 50-amp pigtail with two 30-amp plugs, either of which I can adapt to a 15 or 20 amp outlet. Alternatively, I have a 30-amp extension cord that gives me the option of...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 07-30-2018, 07:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,753
Posted By lewisedge
Portable Satellite Antenna

Most portable satellite antennas are powered through the coaxial cable from the satellite receiver and have minimal effect on the receiver's power consumption, especially after the antenna is locked...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 07-15-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,899
Posted By lewisedge
As SarahW said, there is no right or wrong...

As SarahW said, there is no right or wrong answer. Slightly more than six years ago, my wife and I found a "slightly" used 2011 Itasca Sunova 33C that cost us tens of thousands less than new and...
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 06-30-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,480
Posted By lewisedge
You might consider the WINEGARD ConnecT 2.0...

You might consider the WINEGARD ConnecT 2.0...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-27-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,826
Posted By lewisedge
Agreed

I agree with Ranger Smith that this issue will show up again. Being shocked is good indication that your neutral is not being properly grounded. Although your batteries may also have needed to be...
Forum: Campgrounds, Travel and Attractions 06-02-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By lewisedge
When we stayed at the nearest NY State campground...

When we stayed at the nearest NY State campground our pass entitled us to FREE parking for our 35 foot long Itasca Sunova on Goat Island, which is between horseshoe falls and American Falls. There...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-09-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,405
Posted By lewisedge
External Macerator Pump

Whenever we need to empty our tanks and don't have access to a dump station, we use a Flojet 18555-000A, Portable RV Waste Pump, 12 Volt DC, Macerator. It hooks directly to our Itasca Sunova waste...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-02-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,843
Posted By lewisedge
Inexperience/Ignorance Cost Me Two Expensive Coach Batteries

As a new owner in 2012 of an Itasca Sunova 33C, I mistakenly believed that keeping my coach plugged into shore power during winter storage would keep the batteries in tip-top condition but I learned...
Forum: Winnebago Class C Motorhomes 09-01-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,844
Posted By lewisedge
There are many good ideas on the Web, but my...

There are many good ideas on the Web, but my inexpensive and simple solution was to buy a plastic bin with a lid from Walmart that is large enough to hold all of my waste water hoses and fittings but...
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