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Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-12-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,031
Posted By Rocket Heart
Had from a very good source - they sadly have...

Had from a very good source - they sadly have closed.
Forum: Fleetwood Owner's Forum 07-05-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,223
Posted By Rocket Heart
Had a similar experience - it is the engine...

Had a similar experience - it is the engine battery that runs the steps. If you had to use your house batteries to start your coach then your existing, new or otherwise, is not doing the job.

It...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-19-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,220
Posted By Rocket Heart
Yes all of this is of my own doing. I owned a 99...

Yes all of this is of my own doing. I owned a 99 LaPalma that I wanted out of really bad - it was under powered and I felt it was also somewhat unsafe. I bought that unit on "feelings" Just had a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-19-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,825
Posted By Rocket Heart
If the battery is the original unit - time to get...

If the battery is the original unit - time to get a new one. I had an 07 too and had to buy one this year. Upgraded it a little bit to get more amperes. Same symptoms as you described.

In...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,220
Posted By Rocket Heart
No unfortunately I had to claim bankruptcy and...

No unfortunately I had to claim bankruptcy and gave it back to the bank. Stinking economy!!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-16-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,220
Posted By Rocket Heart
What's It Really Worth?

I am well aware of the beating we all take in depreciation of our MH's every year but not to the extent the "bank" say it's worth. My 07 Sundancer bought new in 08 was what I thought, a pretty good...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-26-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By Rocket Heart
As I understand it - they took a cookie cutter...

As I understand it - they took a cookie cutter approach - two models very few options - as you probably know they are no longer in business. Service may be the biggest obstical that I can see - other...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-25-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 974
Posted By Rocket Heart
Dynamite - claim it was a terrorist attack.

Dynamite - claim it was a terrorist attack.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,684
Posted By Rocket Heart
Way too much input for the out put you are...

Way too much input for the out put you are willing to pay. I don't think you'll get much for your money - hopefully you'll get lucky - buyers market - really bad gas prices - best of luck to you.
Forum: Just Conversation 04-24-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,253
Posted By Rocket Heart
That is a stick and tins TT - no upper structer...

That is a stick and tins TT - no upper structer to speak of - not that any RV would fair much better should a large tree fall on them. Be wise out there folks - bad time of year for these things.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-24-2011, 08:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By Rocket Heart
Finding leaks is a bear to say the least. Had a...

Finding leaks is a bear to say the least. Had a very similar problem in my 99 Monaco - the only way I found it was to have my wife stand outside with the hose and spray one section of the roof at a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-24-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,220
Posted By Rocket Heart
Well worth the investment.

Well worth the investment.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-23-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,553
Posted By Rocket Heart
Many thanks to all of out there. I haven't given...

Many thanks to all of out there. I haven't given up!! Just begun to fight - Like Gen. McCarther said - I'll be back........

Stay safe out there and good travels.
:dance:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-15-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,553
Posted By Rocket Heart
Economy Got Me

Well it's been fun chatting with all of the past few years but I am afraid I must bid you a fond farewell.

The economy finally caught up with me and I am losing my coach. Hopefully better days...
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 04-07-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,342
Posted By Rocket Heart
I sure don't know of any that are in that price...

I sure don't know of any that are in that price range. If there are you got a bargain or maybe worse???
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-06-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Rocket Heart
To be honest - the storm that caused the leak was...

To be honest - the storm that caused the leak was the exception. It was being driven by strong winds with torrential downpours - all friggin day! The wind driven rain I think is the culprit. Should...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-05-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Rocket Heart
Well talked to my service guy and he advised me...

Well talked to my service guy and he advised me that on my model 35L there is no drain on the bedroom slide out. He did say that a huge amount of rain on the top would eventually probably leak...
Forum: Military / Veteran RVing 04-05-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 873
Posted By Rocket Heart
Wayne - way off topic here but I see you were a...

Wayne - way off topic here but I see you were a Marine - I was in the USAF but last night I went back to duty - of all place as a boot in the Marines - at 67!! Couldn't do a thing all the young...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-04-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By Rocket Heart
Too funny but I assure you you're not alone when...

Too funny but I assure you you're not alone when it comes to " the dumb moves"
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-04-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 896
Posted By Rocket Heart
Stuff Happens

Took the first trip of the year last week. Went down to St. Petersburg FL. area to take my Mother in law to see her sister - Mom is 90 and suffers from Alzheimer's - so it was a worthwhile effort.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-01-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Rocket Heart
No - I don't have roof a/c. Ithink it may be a...

No - I don't have roof a/c. Ithink it may be a clogged drain - will check it out when I get home.

Thanks!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-01-2011, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Rocket Heart
I think it's quite fitting that were able to set...

I think it's quite fitting that were able to set a record rainfall amount in just a week!! Going to get my northern ass back home where it rains only every other day.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-31-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,063
Posted By Rocket Heart
Strange Leak??

:confused:Staying in St Petersburg Fl. this week. Have had driving rains all night hitting the back of the coach. I have an 07 Suncruiser 35L and the rear slide where the cupboards above the bed is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-29-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By Rocket Heart
Found the culprit - gears on the motor were worn...

Found the culprit - gears on the motor were worn out to a point they wouldn't work anymore - new one coming today.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-28-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,288
Posted By Rocket Heart
Herky Jerky Steps

My main engine battery was going bad and didn't have enough power to operate the retractable steps. Long story short - put in a new battery but steps do not retract correctly - they start to go in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By Rocket Heart
While I think it's a nice option I don't thnk...

While I think it's a nice option I don't thnk Winnie woould find it profitable to modify their floorplans to accomodate pet's.

Just an opinion.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-11-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,812
Posted By Rocket Heart
No they do not dry it.

No they do not dry it.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-10-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,812
Posted By Rocket Heart
Yes I have. I wash my MH in March before heding...

Yes I have. I wash my MH in March before heding out for vacation/ I choose to have it brush cleaned - get's more dirt off. Most are prettty good as far as I know.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-07-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rocket Heart
Yeah - looked at that and don't know if that will...

Yeah - looked at that and don't know if that will do it. My problem is the opening itself doesn't let you to put the body of the nozzel in far enough to reach the filler. I literally had jam the darn...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-07-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,136
Posted By Rocket Heart
Gas Filler Adapter

Does anyone know if there is an adapter that will fit in your gas tank filler hole and extend out so you can fit the nozzel into the opening? Heck of a time just trying to fill the tank!!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-21-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,308
Posted By Rocket Heart
Mine did the same thing - main problem is the...

Mine did the same thing - main problem is the batteries themselves - not deep cycle. Check at a NAPA store and you will find the recommended battery. A lot of difference - first thing you'll notice...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-16-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By Rocket Heart
This just started last year and to the best of my...

This just started last year and to the best of my knowledge the only thing affected is the info panel. As i said it doesn't display the correct readings - might just be a voltage problem but i don't...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-15-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 992
Posted By Rocket Heart
Converter question

My 2007 Suncruiser's info panel (where it indicates tank levels) does not operate accurately when connected to shore power - it does show correct readings when on 12V. I was told that this problem is...
Forum: Just Conversation 02-12-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,919
Posted By Rocket Heart
2200 RPM seems to be my sweet spot - usually run...

2200 RPM seems to be my sweet spot - usually run with the trucks about 65 - 67. To me too slow is as bad as to fast - if you're not in an accident you may be the one to cause it. Go with the flow.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-09-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,271
Posted By Rocket Heart
With all due respect - CarFax is pretty useless...

With all due respect - CarFax is pretty useless as it is a voluntary program - if the vehicle goes to a shop that doesn't participate in the program then it's buyer bewar - been there done that.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-01-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,185
Posted By Rocket Heart
Have had both - would never go back to a Ford....

Have had both - would never go back to a Ford. The big determining factor? The Allison transmission. Brakes on my 07 were re-called and then replaced - never stopped me at all. Drive smart and it...
Forum: Just Conversation 01-21-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,139
Posted By Rocket Heart
16 years old living in Toledo OH. 3 years later...

16 years old living in Toledo OH. 3 years later on alert with the USAF at Ellsworth AFB Pres. Kennedy had been killed. A year earlier the bay of pigs - pretty scary times.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-13-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 813
Posted By Rocket Heart
It's up for me 10:30AM EST

It's up for me 10:30AM EST
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 12-31-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 41,049
Posted By Rocket Heart
Not about us

Truth is it's not about us. As stated on ABC last night, it's about the public taking another hit and therefore reacting negatively to the high prices. It will set the whole country back where it was...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-30-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 694
Posted By Rocket Heart
Predicting $5 Gas

The Ex President of Shell predicts $5.00 gallon gas by 2012 ...good bye RV business - this could be the final blow.

When will we learn to trust the oil companies. Sure hope he's wrong.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-25-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,434
Posted By Rocket Heart
Just a thought but maybe you should have Wayne...

Just a thought but maybe you should have Wayne call them for you??:dance:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-22-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,798
Posted By Rocket Heart
What does surprise me is that Winnie/ Itasca is...

What does surprise me is that Winnie/ Itasca is manufactured with state of the art equipment, (as featured on National Geographic) and there still are problems. I my self have been fortunate as mine...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2010, 05:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,582
Posted By Rocket Heart
It's a "thing" own a diesel and go up to the top...

It's a "thing" own a diesel and go up to the top of the ring - lookin down at all of us who are wowed by extravagance. I just couldn't justify the cost and maintenance -
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-14-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By Rocket Heart
I am not positive on this but I believe the...

I am not positive on this but I believe the latest recall is for Work Horse models from 2005 and up. I would not fix it unless the repair they did was of the same problem that this recall addressed.
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 10-02-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 49,451
Posted By Rocket Heart
Got my new replacements - in and out in 2 days -...

Got my new replacements - in and out in 2 days - very happy camper. Great job to Smitty's Automotive in Toledo, Ohio
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-20-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,272
Posted By Rocket Heart
Made the appointment with my local WH dealer - no...

Made the appointment with my local WH dealer - no problems!! :rofl:
Forum: Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 09-19-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,272
Posted By Rocket Heart
Got my letter today :dance:

Got my letter today :dance:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-10-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By Rocket Heart
Live with it has my vote.

Live with it has my vote.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,084
Posted By Rocket Heart
This is no pitter patter folk's - I don't think...

This is no pitter patter folk's - I don't think any of you could sleep through a heavy downpour with a Winnie roof. When it was just a normal rain it was okay but when it get's really heavy it is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,084
Posted By Rocket Heart
Rain on the Roof

Wonder how many of you have tried to sleep through a heavy rain with our fiberglass (or whatever the top is?) top? My goodness it is really noisy!!

Stayed just outside of Chicago last friday and...
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