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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 03-17-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By Carlos Marti
You're in an excellent location. I lived in Cocoa...

You're in an excellent location. I lived in Cocoa Beach in late 60's. We had super views. The best were night launches. Spectacular.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-17-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,822
Posted By Carlos Marti
I have a 2018 Edge SEL (pushbutton start). I have...

I have a 2018 Edge SEL (pushbutton start). I have an Intellitec cutoff solenoid in the battery ground cable. It's controlled by a momentary switch in the grille so I don't have to lift the hood.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-12-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By Carlos Marti
I don't know about a conversion table. But, I...

I don't know about a conversion table. But, I have seen posts where folks replaced their RV fridges with "counter-depth" residential fridges.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 03-02-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Posted By Carlos Marti
Continental-Truck.com/truck has a link in the...

Continental-Truck.com/truck has a link in the scrolling banner at the top of the page for the 2020 Tire Data Guide. Tap it and download will begin.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-27-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,657
Posted By Carlos Marti
Winnebago started putting Trik-L-Starts in all...

Winnebago started putting Trik-L-Starts in all their DPs in 2006. My 2010 Journey has one. In later years, the have a battery manager that handles the job.
You definitely have something amiss.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-26-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,446
Posted By Carlos Marti
You converter should be on a circuit breaker in...

You converter should be on a circuit breaker in your motorhome. Find that breaker and reset it.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 02-13-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By Carlos Marti
I have a Winnebago also. And have had the same...

I have a Winnebago also. And have had the same problem. In my case, it was the tank fill/city valve. I replaced the o-rings and fixed the problem in about 10 minutes. You can pop the handle off and...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-27-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By Carlos Marti
I had the problem of my EMS shutting down every...

I had the problem of my EMS shutting down every day at 4:00 pm. It was at that time that the fluorescent lights came on. I removed the bulb from the pedestal and never had the problem again.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-19-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,733
Posted By Carlos Marti
Fuses are usually only associated with the 12...

Fuses are usually only associated with the 12 volt DC circuits. The GFCIs are AC devices. I suggest you try resetting all of your AC circuit breakers. To reset, push the breakers firmly to the off...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 01-19-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By Carlos Marti
I have a 2018 Edge, V6, 6 speed tranny which i...

I have a 2018 Edge, V6, 6 speed tranny which i tow. The procedure is the same D-N-R-N. I've towed it a couple of thousand miles without a problem.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-15-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Posted By Carlos Marti
Have you tried calling Freightliner? You can get...

Have you tried calling Freightliner? You can get them at 1-800-FTL-HELP. Always available and free.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-12-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,317
Posted By Carlos Marti
There were problems with the schwintec slide...

There were problems with the schwintec slide mechanisms. -- Winnebago replaced many if the customer complained. Check your prospective purchase to be sure the mechanisms have been replaced.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-11-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 769
Posted By Carlos Marti
I would bet $10 to your donut that your coach has...

I would bet $10 to your donut that your coach has a valve to select tank fill vs city on the driver's side of the coach. Your hose connection should also be on the driver's side. In fact, all...
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 01-09-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Discovery: Slide out ?
Views: 761
Posted By Carlos Marti
My slides also work better with the door or...

My slides also work better with the door or several windows open.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 12-17-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,238
Posted By Carlos Marti
I had that happen. I used a leaf blower from...

I had that happen. I used a leaf blower from inside.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-02-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,680
Posted By Carlos Marti
The tank fill/city water is the prime suspect. ...

The tank fill/city water is the prime suspect. The next suspect is the check valve inside the pump. I had that fill/city valve do the same thing. I removed the valve stem and replaced an O-ring and...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-01-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By Carlos Marti
Try Howard RV Center or Rex & Sons RV, both are...

Try Howard RV Center or Rex & Sons RV, both are in Wilmington NC.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 12-01-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,666
Posted By Carlos Marti
Wow! A zillion miles, in 3 years. I wonder how...

Wow! A zillion miles, in 3 years. I wonder how long it would take to go that far. Of course there is no such thing as a zillion. So I guess Scott has a penchant for exaggeration.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-30-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
Posted By Carlos Marti
I highly recommend Commercial Refinishers in...

I highly recommend Commercial Refinishers in Durham, NC. I've had repairs done there 3 times. They do outstanding work.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-30-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,159
Posted By Carlos Marti
My left rear got stuck down 2 years ago. The jack...

My left rear got stuck down 2 years ago. The jack wouldn't retract even laying on the ground. I carried the jack in the back of my car for the remainder of the trip. Of course I couldn't use the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-23-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Carlos Marti
To get my PowerGear levelers to operate manually,...

To get my PowerGear levelers to operate manually, I have to hold the manual button down for 5 seconds. Then a wait light comes on for 20 seconds while the air dumps. When the wait light goes out, ...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-04-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,238
Posted By Carlos Marti
I used my Worx battery powered leaf blower...

I used my Worx battery powered leaf blower inside with fan on exhaust high speed.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-03-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,330
Posted By Carlos Marti
I stayed in one of those parks 2 years ago, GFCIs...

I stayed in one of those parks 2 years ago, GFCIs on everything. I had no problems.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 11-03-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,831
Posted By Carlos Marti
Leave the switch on.

Leave the switch on.
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 11-02-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,214
Posted By Carlos Marti
There is a nice KOA in Starke on US301. It's...

There is a nice KOA in Starke on US301. It's inland from St Augustine about 60 miles and about 15 miles north of Gainesville. I usually spend a few days there on my way to Miami.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,832
Posted By Carlos Marti
The Cummins place is probably doing a 40k or 60k...

The Cummins place is probably doing a 40k or 60k mile service. Check your chassis manual for the checklists. I just had the 60k mile service done at Freightliner in Gaffney, SC. It included...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,306
Posted By Carlos Marti
I carry a leaf blower and a string trimmer. Got...

I carry a leaf blower and a string trimmer. Got as a set from Lowe's for $120. I use the blower daily at my Florida winter location. I go around trimming grass about once a month. The campground...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-30-2019, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 809
Posted By Carlos Marti
I suspect the reed switch in the door jamb. Also...

I suspect the reed switch in the door jamb. Also check the wiring to the reed switch and the mounting of the corresponding magnet on the screen door.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-22-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By Carlos Marti
Yes, it definitely will. You'll hear them slide....

Yes, it definitely will. You'll hear them slide. Watch your mirrors and see them fly. I don't go on the roof. They will blow off.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-13-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,974
Posted By Carlos Marti
Tow bar locked to mh, pins at car-end not locked....

Tow bar locked to mh, pins at car-end not locked. I carry spare pins and lynch pins.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-13-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,138
Posted By Carlos Marti
You need to slide the seat forward until it...

You need to slide the seat forward until it touches the brake buddy after it goes through its routine. By the way, it's brake, not break.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-11-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,618
Posted By Carlos Marti
You should be fine. The crucial thing is your...

You should be fine. The crucial thing is your refrigerator and you're level enough for that.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-10-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,354
Posted By Carlos Marti
A clogged air filter could also cause your...

A clogged air filter could also cause your symptoms as could an exhaust system obstruction.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-10-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By Carlos Marti
Does your instrument cluster raise up? Most newer...

Does your instrument cluster raise up? Most newer Winnebago gassers the instrument panel is hinged near the windshield. I had a 2006 Sightseer and the turn signal flasher was in a fuse panel under...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-08-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,212
Posted By Carlos Marti
We had to replace the ice maker in our Norcold...

We had to replace the ice maker in our Norcold two years ago. The coating in the ice mold was leaking. We got the replacement at Lowes for $100.
Even the plug worked without any modification.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-04-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,563
Posted By Carlos Marti
Yes. From Amazon.

Yes. From Amazon.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 10-04-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 18,947
Posted By Carlos Marti
Riverforest, those are called torx drive. You can...

Riverforest, those are called torx drive. You can get individual screwdrivers or a set of bits that fit into a hex drive screwdriver handle.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-02-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 913
Posted By Carlos Marti
Bill Plemmons RV in Winston Salem (actually ...

Bill Plemmons RV in Winston Salem (actually Rural Hall). They used to have a good reputation. I don't know about now.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-30-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,350
Posted By Carlos Marti
Cole-Porter??? Wasn't Cole Porter a music...

Cole-Porter??? Wasn't Cole Porter a music composer?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-22-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By Carlos Marti
Just an FYI. That switch is not really a...

Just an FYI. That switch is not really a latching relay. That is, it consumes current while it is keeping other battery loads disconnected. You need a true latching relay relay that has a mechanism...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-12-2019, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By Carlos Marti
Freightliner help number is 1 800 FTL HELP. I've...

Freightliner help number is 1 800 FTL HELP. I've called them a few times and they were very helpful. Also, you can call any time day or night 365 days a year.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2019, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,049
Posted By Carlos Marti
I'm running the Continental HSR2 in 10R22.5 ....

I'm running the Continental HSR2 in 10R22.5 . They're nearly 5 years old and doing fine.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-11-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,400
Posted By Carlos Marti
Oxalic acid from a paint store.

Oxalic acid from a paint store.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,867
Posted By Carlos Marti
Jim, I have 22.5" wheels also. I messed up a...

Jim, I have 22.5" wheels also. I messed up a couple of my jam nuts. I ordered replacements from Winnebago, $20 each. Ouch! They take a 1-9/16" socket. I need a couple more due messing them up with a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-19-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 15,642
Posted By Carlos Marti
We have an outside tv that came on our used rv....

We have an outside tv that came on our used rv. I've tried using it about a half-dozen times. During the day, it's impossible to see the screen. Most of the problem is light reflected by an rv...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-19-2019, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,388
Posted By Carlos Marti
As I said brake lights are powered by the coach....

As I said brake lights are powered by the coach. In my situation, I have the toad battery disconnected, and a separate wire to the battery for the breakaway.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 08-18-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,388
Posted By Carlos Marti
Au contraire,. The AF1 uses zero battery power....

Au contraire,. The AF1 uses zero battery power. The breakaway will use battery power if there's a breakaway. Lights are powered by the coach. Vacuum for the toad's power brakes is produced by an air...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-14-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 796
Posted By Carlos Marti
Many things affect battery life and state of...

Many things affect battery life and state of charge. Age, how well they are maintained, and the amount of use your granddaughter and her hubby are trying to get out of them each day, and the amount...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-14-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,088
Posted By Carlos Marti
Hi Annie. I don't know about Magnum inverters,...

Hi Annie. I don't know about Magnum inverters, but I had numerous strange things happening with my Xantrex inverter. It uses a phone cord with those little square plugs on the end. The jack that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-04-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,290
Posted By Carlos Marti
Tunnels are the only way to go "through " a...

Tunnels are the only way to go "through " a mountain. [emoji6]
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