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Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports
05-12-2021, 03:35 PM
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East Coast Gas
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deffinba
We are north of Atlanta and there is long lines...
We are north of Atlanta and there is long lines and traffic jams at the few stations with gas. It might be wise to delay your trip a few days until the shortage abates.
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-06-2021, 09:31 AM
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Cost to balance tires?
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deffinba
It might be a good time for new tires. That kind...
It might be a good time for new tires. That kind of shaking should not happen unless something is wrong like a tire out of round. Some places can shave them but if this just happened you most likely...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
02-25-2021, 08:58 PM
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Broken Ladder Help
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deffinba
The steps are attached with a roll pin that is...
The steps are attached with a roll pin that is very difficult to remove. I ended up buying a new step. I used a large punch to round the tube sufficient to insert the splicing tube. Since the step...
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COVID-19 RVing Discussions
01-14-2021, 07:00 AM
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Has Covid Vaccine Arrived in Your Area Yet?
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deffinba
We are at a rally at the Tampa, FL Super Show....
We are at a rally at the Tampa, FL Super Show. About a third of our group has had their first shot so progress is being made.
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COVID-19 RVing Discussions
01-11-2021, 06:19 AM
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Has Covid Vaccine Arrived in Your Area Yet?
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deffinba
I agree,but where the decision was left to...
I agree,but where the decision was left to hospitals, such as Lee Health, in over a month they gave first and second shots to staff, executives, donors, associated companies and only recently started...
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COVID-19 RVing Discussions
01-10-2021, 01:12 PM
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Has Covid Vaccine Arrived in Your Area Yet?
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We got our first shot in Lee Co., FL almost 2...
We got our first shot in Lee Co., FL almost 2 weeks ago before reservations were required. It was great in that by arriving early and being willing to wait you could get the shot. Because the press...
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Monaco Owner's Forum
07-02-2020, 08:16 AM
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Tires
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deffinba
Long hall tires appear to have deeper groves and...
Long hall tires appear to have deeper groves and designed for greater mileage. I think regional tires are more suited for RVs, provided they have a sufficient speed rating, since they should be...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
05-25-2020, 06:40 AM
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How long tires are "safe" for regardless of tread
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I have more questions then answers but mail order...
I have more questions then answers but mail order tire companies say that tires don't age if properly stored. Also, many popular RV tires are only rated for 75 mph and it's not uncommon to see RVs...
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MH-General Discussions & Problems
05-19-2020, 12:12 PM
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Fuel Discount Program.....to good to be true?
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deffinba
The TCS card through FMCA is definitely intended...
The TCS card through FMCA is definitely intended for RVers and still has a 30 cent plus discount at authorized stations, mainly TA. It works like a debit card and the down side is awkward ways of...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
03-24-2020, 03:20 PM
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House Battery Discharge Question
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deffinba
You have a bad battery.
You have a bad battery.
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Newmar Owner's Forum
01-01-2020, 07:37 PM
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Door Steps not working
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deffinba
One thing to try is to tap on the motor while...
One thing to try is to tap on the motor while opening or closing the door. The brushes my be bad and stuck and this might engage them. I had to do this periodically for a month until l got around to...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
02-05-2019, 05:54 PM
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What does "No Trucks over X Tons..." mean to an RV?
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deffinba
No trucks signs are sometimes used to reduce...
No trucks signs are sometimes used to reduce noise where the highway passes thru a residental area and there is an altenative route. "Trucks" does not include buses and RVs.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
01-15-2019, 06:54 PM
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Winnebago Chat Tonight 1/15 9 PM EST
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543
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deffinba
Can't find it!
Can't find it!
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
12-04-2018, 05:33 AM
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Window leak 07 38t
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deffinba
I had 3 windshield replacements on each side. I...
I had 3 windshield replacements on each side. I watched each one but one done by the factory. Each one had rust on the top but the sides and bottom were good, except for the tabs on the bottom that...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
11-27-2018, 09:40 AM
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Window leak 07 38t
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deffinba
I tried 1 in gorilla tape on the top first, it...
I tried 1 in gorilla tape on the top first, it was not noticeable but the glue gave out after a few months. I had to remove the side trim and tape to the edge of the windows to stop all leaks. Check...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
11-24-2018, 08:57 PM
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Window leak 07 38t
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deffinba
I put 3 inch eternabond tape over the rubber...
I put 3 inch eternabond tape over the rubber gasket. It laps both the cab fiberglass and windshield by a half inch. No leaks since.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
11-06-2018, 08:06 PM
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Location of Journey's eFlasher...
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deffinba
My 01 Journey does not have a flasher, it...
My 01 Journey does not have a flasher, it originates from the dash electronics. Google information on adding a beeper to the turn signals to find the wires from the turn signals. But first check all...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
10-03-2018, 11:14 AM
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Step motor for a 2011 Itasca Meridian 40 foot you
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deffinba
Check Amazon, then do a search for the...
Check Amazon, then do a search for the manufacturer part and read the reviews to see if it has been used for your Keewe Steps. Mine was the older version but a Ford widow Motor fit after replacing...
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
09-30-2018, 06:43 AM
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Winnebago/Itasca Mods , Fixes & Tips
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deffinba
Humidity and heat seems to cause the thru the...
Humidity and heat seems to cause the thru the tank senders to activate. Our sensers would work in Mn but not in FL. We replaced them several years ago at a WIT Grand National Rally and have had no...
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Class A Motorhome Discussions
07-12-2018, 06:14 PM
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Electrical problems I think
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1,288
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deffinba
Check the oil in the generator, Omen has a senser...
Check the oil in the generator, Omen has a senser that will kill it even if it's only slightly low.
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Monaco Owner's Forum
10-13-2017, 09:59 PM
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Fiberglass Roof Wax?
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deffinba
I use 303 protectant twice a year on mine. It...
I use 303 protectant twice a year on mine. It stops the oxidation and keeps mildew from forming.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
10-04-2017, 06:47 PM
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Roof seam seal & Eternabond – Part 1
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10,393
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deffinba
I recall a problem where some roofs were blown...
I recall a problem where some roofs were blown loose. The problem was attributed to the fiberglass lap being to short and not fitting far enough into the groove. This could be the cause.
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
10-04-2017, 06:38 PM
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Roof seam seal & Eternabond – Part 1
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10,393
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deffinba
The fiberglass is glued to the Styrofoam
The fiberglass is glued to the Styrofoam
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
10-04-2017, 08:44 AM
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2003 ultra advantage Winnebago fog lamp looking for
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1,517
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deffinba
I believe that a mid 90s Ford Ranger fog light...
I believe that a mid 90s Ford Ranger fog light will work
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Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum
08-25-2010, 08:41 AM
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CAT 350 Overheat
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3,688
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deffinba
The Cat engines had a slober tube oil mist...
The Cat engines had a slober tube oil mist problem. Varify the slober tube has been extended past the radiator. Also the heat exchanger (inside radiator) is the one that plugs. It can only be cleaned...
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