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Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-17-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,746
Posted By Trekkers
Consider posting a pic of Minnie Bee with her...

Consider posting a pic of Minnie Bee with her name on the irv2general discussion site titled "what's your RV's name" or something similar. I love that thread and I think your name (with self...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-05-2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,243
Posted By Trekkers
Well I got the part from King Controls and it...

Well I got the part from King Controls and it didn't fix diddly. Still only one receiver works. So, I ordered the DirecTV Trav'ler tonight.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 07-02-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,410
Posted By Trekkers
The whole head raises, not just half of it ...

The whole head raises, not just half of it

Yes, regular king size sheets - we have the kind with a stretch band on each corner to assure they stay on

WARNING - don't lay on the bed while...
Forum: Winnebago Class B Motorhomes 07-02-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,746
Posted By Trekkers
I love your Minie Bee! Have fun. Irene

I love your Minie Bee! Have fun.
Irene
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-30-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,243
Posted By Trekkers
I found out tonight from the king controls...

I found out tonight from the king controls website that if you want to use a second receiver you have to have an in-line "tone block" filter on the coaxial cable that goes into the 2nd receiver. It...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-30-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,243
Posted By Trekkers
I put the 2nd receiver in the AV cabinet and...

I put the 2nd receiver in the AV cabinet and hooked up the #3 HDMI cable to it. I had previously connected both of the coax cables to receiver one - ONE CABLE AT A TIME - to receiver #1. I know...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-29-2013, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,243
Posted By Trekkers
2013 Winnebago Tour-Itasca Ellipse 2nd Satellite Receiver Hook-up Problems

Ok all you tech wizards out there - we have a 2013 Ellipse GD (though I'm sure the QD has the same layout) with the 4x4 HDMI Matrix selector. The schematics show a "2nd Satellite receiver" as a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-27-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,410
Posted By Trekkers
Oh, that we could all be so blessed. Ours had...

Oh, that we could all be so blessed. Ours had the surgemaster source selector that wouldn't select (only the generator was able to provide power). It had to be replaced immediately.

Secondly -...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 06-22-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,562
Posted By Trekkers
DW and I arrived in Forest City for warranty...

DW and I arrived in Forest City for warranty repair of our shower unit which had pulled away from the walls on both sides. They got the shower repaired Wednesday.

First some bad news and then...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-22-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,410
Posted By Trekkers
Les and Lisa Johnson New & Used RVs for Sale in...

Les and Lisa Johnson
New & Used RVs for Sale in Indianapolis Indiana | Motorhomes, Campers, Travel Trailers & Fifth Wheels from Camping World RV Sales - Indianapolis - Camping World RV Sales -...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,562
Posted By Trekkers
We use it on camera during daylight hours all the...

We use it on camera during daylight hours all the time we travel. It lets us know the tow is still there.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-15-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,562
Posted By Trekkers
2013 Itasca Ellipse/winnebago Tour 42GD Shower Problem

We own a 2013 GD. Have any other GD owners had a problem with the corner shower's wall pulling away from the two vertical walls it's attached to?


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Above is the side on the hallway. ...
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-25-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Posted By Trekkers
Hi, don't know the answer to the question, but...

Hi, don't know the answer to the question, but welcome to the site where many people do have answers. Sometimes I guess I just need to ask the right questions. smile
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-18-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,081
Posted By Trekkers
Very nice. Congrats and happy travels.

Very nice. Congrats and happy travels.
Forum: Tech | Toys and Gear 02-11-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,616
Posted By Trekkers
Consider: is this the exact rig you want,...

Consider: is this the exact rig you want, features and color schemes? Is this the time you want to buy or does waiting a few months make any significant difference? How much will it cost to buy...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,527
Posted By Trekkers
Quoted from Scott; I don't blame anyone for...

Quoted from Scott;
I don't blame anyone for calling a repair person or, taking their rig into the RV service center to have them done. I'll get there soon. At this point in life, I'm just trying to...
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 02-04-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,647
Posted By Trekkers
Congratulations, best wishes for the future...

Congratulations, best wishes for the future travels. Winnie is the way to go wherever you're going.
Irene
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-04-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,527
Posted By Trekkers
I sure hope you are talking about the pleated...

I sure hope you are talking about the pleated blinds type of day/night shades. We used to have those. The MCD duo solar blackout shades seem to work very well, and I am hoping cannot have a similar...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-28-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
Posted By Trekkers
Ours has the Sirius/XM satellite radio also. I...

Ours has the Sirius/XM satellite radio also. I enjoy listening to FoxNews and you can do that on Sirius while driving. I can have the radio on AND the navigation on at the same time on the primary...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-26-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,931
Posted By Trekkers
I'm not really impressed with ANY in dash units....

I'm not really impressed with ANY in dash units. This is because of map update difficulties. Garmin upgrades it's maps 4 times a year. We use a Rand McNally TripMaker RVND 7710. It also gets map...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-24-2013, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Each of the panels is 100w for a total of 300...

Each of the panels is 100w for a total of 300 watts
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-23-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Concerning the question about boon-docking, the...

Concerning the question about boon-docking, the unit we bought had one solar panel on it. We had two more installed as part of the initial negotiation. I'm hoping this will help us when we do more...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Two more things about all-electric 1. It is less...

Two more things about all-electric 1. It is less expensive than a propane rig - they don't have to install a propane tank and the plumbing (gas lines) for it. 2. You get an extra storage bay in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Not having to stop for Propane was one big...

Not having to stop for Propane was one big consideration. Not having open flames (while cooking) was another. Having the true induction stove that can be boiling water in 1 minute is very nice, yet...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Oh, there is one more feature that I really like...

Oh, there is one more feature that I really like that I forgot to mention. The placement of the vac pan is really nice. It is just on the island sink cabinet opposite the table. so if you get a few...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
Thanks. Another thing a different dealer told us...

Thanks. Another thing a different dealer told us was that when and if we resell it, the value is better with the dishwasher. I don't know. I did run it once to make sure it works and also, I think I...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-19-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
That's what I thought about the dishwasher...

That's what I thought about the dishwasher because I wash all my dishes by hand even when we have a few guests. However, the dealer tuned me into the fact that it's a great place to store the dishes...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2013, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
"We just purchased our 6th Winnebago, a 2013...

"We just purchased our 6th Winnebago, a 2013 TourQD and we absolutely love it:dance:. We went for the all electric and it was a great decision..no more worry if that propane it going to run out...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
:) :)Congratulations on a great buy. Irene...

:)
:)Congratulations on a great buy.
Irene (and Jim)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-18-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
There are 15 inches at the corner of the TV...

There are 15 inches at the corner of the TV wall/hall and the outside wall. I am 6'2" and weigh 280 - I've got no problem with it. With the coach closed the couch and swivel chair are 9 inches...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2013, 07:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
A couple more things about the Ellipse 42GD - it...

A couple more things about the Ellipse 42GD - it is SOLID driving. With the tag axle they do NOT get blown around. The engine is powerful enough to haul a tow without difficulty. The 150 gallon fuel...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-17-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,543
Posted By Trekkers
We bought the 2013 Itasca Ellipse 42GD in...

We bought the 2013 Itasca Ellipse 42GD in September. We opted for the all electric. We absolutely love it!. We have had it out on 4-5 trips now. The longest was from Indiana to Texas, to Mississippi,...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,106
Posted By Trekkers
I don't have the answers to any of the...

I don't have the answers to any of the questions/problems. But sure is a beautiful rig, so I hope the dealer can get all of the issues solved.
Happy rv'ing!
Irene (and Jim)
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,859
Posted By Trekkers
Congratulations! Best of rving to you.

Congratulations! Best of rving to you.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 12-27-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,461
Posted By Trekkers
Merry Christmas! Plenty of reason to have a happy...

Merry Christmas! Plenty of reason to have a happy 2013. We have the sister to it, the 2013 Ellipse GD. We love it. Hope you are as pleased with your new rig. She's a beauty! Congratulations.
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-18-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,434
Posted By Trekkers
:) Congratulations on the great trip and your...

:) Congratulations on the great trip and your son's graduation
Forum: Winnebago General Discussions 12-17-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,434
Posted By Trekkers
We love our 2013 Itasca Ellipse 42GD. We have had...

We love our 2013 Itasca Ellipse 42GD. We have had it in for some work but everything has been taken care of. We have taken it on 3-4 trips and are very very happy. We researched on line a long time...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 12-17-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,858
Posted By Trekkers
Don't know the answer about the tracbar, but...

Don't know the answer about the tracbar, but wanted to congratulate you on "movin' on up." Happy rving to you.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-17-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,680
Posted By Trekkers
We love our residential refrigerator.

We love our residential refrigerator.
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-29-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,525
Posted By Trekkers
We did check the washer and dryer in the Ellipse...

We did check the washer and dryer in the Ellipse 42GD, and it is accessible when the rig is buttoned up. So we believe you can use everything when the rig is closed except the 55 inch TV in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,525
Posted By Trekkers
We own the Ellipse 42GD. It is ideal for stealth...

We own the Ellipse 42GD. It is ideal for stealth camping. You have full access to everything when buttoned up except the washer and maybe we could access that if I tried it. So stop, prepare your...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 09-28-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,525
Posted By Trekkers
I suggest you should open the slides all the way...

I suggest you should open the slides all the way or keep them closed and not partially open them. The seal is effective only if the slides are completely open or closed. In the partial position,...
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