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03-25-2013, 07:34 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Almond, Wisconsin
Posts: 1,512
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Nice rig, wait a minute I owned one just like that once. Great coach and you can't go wrong with a Winnie. Jim
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03-25-2013, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Monroe, Ga USA
Posts: 708
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What a luck find for you, they are few and far between. Enjoy your shake down trip, it will be a blast, travel safe & good luck.
david g.
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1997 Fleetwood Southwind 37Y, 460 ENGINE on FORD chassis, Power Platform with Tag Axle.
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03-29-2013, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 770
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Originally posted by Raining Starr:
This is our first entry into the world of RV'ing. We will be taking it on a 400 mile circular route shake down cruise starting Sunday. Both the interior and exterior are immaculate. We are really thrilled about beginning this phase of our life.
So how did the shakedown trip go, or are you still traveling? You learn a lot on that first trip. Hope you didn't stress too much and enjoyed.
Irene
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03-29-2013, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Trekkers,
The four day shakedown cruise went flawlessly. Total maintenance problems was a lost stripped out screw to the A/C filter screen.
My total newbie mistakes was limited to shutting off all power to the rig and than not being able to figure out why the generator wouldn't start. Also couldn't figure out why the leveling posts wouldn't work till I realized I hadn't set the park break.
That was it! Like I said, flawless.
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Joseph and Sandy
Arizona Sunbirds
(Snowbirds in Reverse)
Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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03-29-2013, 10:44 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 713
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Now that you are a member of the Winnie Family, think about investigating a local WIT chapter,travelling to Iowa for the Grand National Rally and as always look to your new friends here with any questions.
Might suggest you check those tires although they might look good when they are over the 5-7 year old mark they have a high tendancy for blow out.
Travel safe and well.
Don G. WIT 70041
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03-29-2013, 10:55 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Thanks, we are replacing the front tires this month before a 500 mile trip, and the back four in June before we head out of state. It's painful because they look so pristine but I know they gotta go.
I'm a professional bus driver so nothing has a higher priority than safety to me. Those tire replacement dates are as soon as our budget permits.
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Arizona Sunbirds
(Snowbirds in Reverse)
Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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03-29-2013, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Smyrna
Posts: 323
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I had a unit almost exactly like that.....wish I still had it. I put a liner in the doghouse and quietened things down a bit. A great coach.
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2004 Winnebago Journey 39K w/ 330 Cummins on a Workhorse Chasis (rare but no problems yet).
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03-29-2013, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Doghouse liner? Didn't know about that. I'd love some noise reduction. Thanks.
Google search here I come.
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Arizona Sunbirds
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Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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03-29-2013, 03:55 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Smyrna
Posts: 323
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dog house liner
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raining Star
Doghouse liner? Didn't know about that. I'd love some noise reduction. Thanks.
Google search here I come.
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Probably referred to as insulation but it helps especially when the engine is down shifting frequently.
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2004 Winnebago Journey 39K w/ 330 Cummins on a Workhorse Chasis (rare but no problems yet).
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04-07-2013, 04:56 PM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Homosassa, FL
Posts: 413
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I believe one brand name is "Dynamat". It is used frequently in hot rods and customs to reduce noise.
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04-17-2013, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NE Oklahoma
Posts: 569
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Not New, But New to Us
Just purchased this 2005 Winnebago Adventurer 35A. Not as nice as some of the new ones, but we hope it will fit our needs. This will be our first rig with slides!!
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04-17-2013, 01:59 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vapor3000
Just purchased this 2005 Winnebago Adventurer 35A. Not as nice as some of the new ones, but we hope it will fit our needs. This will be our first rig with slides!!
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I really like that kitchen interior. Looks to be in great shape. You got any shots of the bedroom area?
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Joseph and Sandy
Arizona Sunbirds
(Snowbirds in Reverse)
Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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04-18-2013, 09:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NE Oklahoma
Posts: 569
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raining Star
I really like that kitchen interior. Looks to be in great shape. You got any shots of the bedroom area?
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Glad you like it. It has had good care. Here are a couple of bed and bath pics.
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04-18-2013, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Arizona
Posts: 776
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Very nice. I like the clean functional lines of the Winnebago MH's of that time, which was a major factor in choosing our Chieftain. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures.
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Arizona Sunbirds
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Winnebago Chieftain / Ford Hybrid Toad
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