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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-01-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By bigenna
Thanks all. No silicone for me.

Thanks all. No silicone for me.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-30-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By bigenna
Thanks for the reply. That is what I was...

Thanks for the reply.
That is what I was thinking too -no way silicone alone would hold in a window that big and heavy. I will be out buying the butyl tape.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-28-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,670
Posted By bigenna
Question Black butyl tape vs RV silicone

I have a failed seal in one of the panes of my 3 pane front side window in my RV. To save some money I have just removed the front side window to take it to a glass dealer to replace the pane.
The...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By bigenna
We installed Allure last summer. Took lots and...

We installed Allure last summer. Took lots and lots of time getting all the measurements and layout just right, and making sure all the joins were done properly and it came out looking great.
When...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 04-15-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By bigenna
we used the peroxide with a spray bottle. No...

we used the peroxide with a spray bottle. No scrubbing, just kind of kneaded and dabbed, moving the cloth a lot to make sure always using a spotlessly clean area.
we would let it totally dry...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-17-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 41,453
Posted By bigenna
allure carpet to vinyl transition strip

We had to track down a little place that dealt only in trims and moldings. Got the name of our local place from a carpet dealership near where we live.
Be careful not to nail it down too tight...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-27-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,342
Posted By bigenna
RV Stripes and Graphics

Knightly, here is another recommendation for RV Stripes and Graphics in Mesa/Apache Junction.
When we purchased our used Winnebago, the previous owners had a huge decal of a red racing car on the...
Forum: Northwest Region 11-19-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
Posted By bigenna
Thanks for the replies. We will take a look at...

Thanks for the replies. We will take a look at some of those ideas. Getting cold here in south west BC and we are eagerly awaiting our southern departure in a couple of weeks.
Forum: Northwest Region 11-18-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,747
Posted By bigenna
Overnight Parking ideas

This will be our second trip south through Washington, Oregon, and into Palm Desert, California.
We like to stick fairly close to I-5 and ideally travel about 5 - 7 hours per day.
Any ideas for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-05-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 41,453
Posted By bigenna
Ole thank you so much

Took about a year of talking and convincing, but we finally ripped out the old carpet and installed Allure. What a huge difference. I am one happy camper!!!!!!
Your instructions and photos were a...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-09-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By bigenna
So glad to hear from those of you who have "been...

So glad to hear from those of you who have "been there and done that".
The news here in Western Canada is full of the report of the couple from here that were travelling from here to Las Vegas and...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-05-2011, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By bigenna
thanks to you all for the suggestions. This...

thanks to you all for the suggestions.
This forum is great.
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-02-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By bigenna
We just came north on 101 through the redwoods in...

We just came north on 101 through the redwoods in Mid March this year. We were in a 35 foot Class A and were towing a car. We were just fine. Sure there are some slow spots, but we weren't there...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 05-02-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,457
Posted By bigenna
Sedona to Las Vegas with Class A

Back in rainy we(s)t coast, dreaming of our warm, dry first Snowbird winter and already thinking of plans for upcoming trip south later this year.

Next season we plan to travel north from Apache...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-19-2010, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,081
Posted By bigenna
We are the second owners of a 2003 Winnebago...

We are the second owners of a 2003 Winnebago Brave and we got the recall notice. Taking it in on November 15th.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-11-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By bigenna
Wow, thanks for the photos ihbond and pace89. ...

Wow, thanks for the photos ihbond and pace89.
What a beautiful job you both did.
Still hoping we can do something similar.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-11-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By bigenna
Brave Renovation

Thanks John

But is there nobody out there that has done the reno on a 2003 Brave?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-10-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,491
Posted By bigenna
2003 Brave Renovation

2003 BRAVE RENOVATION On this forum (and others) I have read how folks have removed carpet from the main floor area in their units and replaced with allure or laminate planks. I would love to do...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-08-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,033
Posted By bigenna
Thanks for the replies - we will check those...

Thanks for the replies - we will check those ideas out.
Yesterday when he tried to find the switch, he did some serious looking, even getting a mirror to see the back of the tank. He can see a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-07-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,141
Posted By bigenna
We call ours "THE BUS" Hubby was a bus driver...

We call ours "THE BUS" Hubby was a bus driver for years and had to buy his own bus when he retired.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-07-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,033
Posted By bigenna
2003 Brave water heater

We purchased this unit late last season and our water heater only works on propane. Shouldn't it also work on electric? Talking with friends that have different types of rigs (other than...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-12-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,516
Posted By bigenna
Thanks, we will be trying it soon. Sounds like...

Thanks, we will be trying it soon. Sounds like a lot easier and less messy than the way they tell you too.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-11-2010, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,516
Posted By bigenna
Inspectorudy, After seeing hubby down on the...

Inspectorudy, After seeing hubby down on the ground struggling with those covers once too many times, yours sounds like a great idea.
However, He can't quite picture what you are exactly doing.
Can...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-27-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,546
Posted By bigenna
Thanks

Good to have some reassurance from the people that actually have used the product.
Thanks so much.
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 02-26-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,546
Posted By bigenna
Demco Aluminator Tow Bar

Okay, we got our "new to us" 2003 Winnebago 34.5 ft with two slides last summer. Hubby retired mid December. Bought 2009 Chevy HHR last month after verifying it can be towed four down.
We have...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By bigenna
2003 Brave

I purchased a 2003 34D Brave this August. I am winterizing the rig soon. I have a question that is contradicting what to do with the city water line. My manual says to drain the city line by putting...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By bigenna
Back for more ideas on this. Pietro - Don ...

Back for more ideas on this.
Pietro - Don I cannot release the valve with a pen on my unit as you suggested. My unit has an "L" shaped spigot that prevents my getting in there with a pen....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-20-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By bigenna
Thanks, I'll give it a try. Gib

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

Gib
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-18-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,480
Posted By bigenna
Question winterizing

I purchased a 2003 34D Brave this August. I am winterizing the rig next week. I have a question that is contradicting what to do with the city water line. My manual says to drain the city line by...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-15-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,529
Posted By bigenna
Actually, that is exactly where I live - In BC,...

Actually, that is exactly where I live - In BC, Canada.
But we were at Camping World on the weekend and picked up a couple of extra of the crystal type containers, so will be using them. I will...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-07-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,529
Posted By bigenna
dampness control

In our small older Class C, when storing over the winter in cold, wet BC we used to one of those crystal holder thingees to take the dampness out of the air. It sure used to collect a lot of liquid,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-01-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By bigenna
Success!!!

:dance: Well, we finally got our Brave home yesterday. What a long haul this has been, but the microwave is installed again and seems to be working as it should be.
What I have learned from this...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 09-22-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,102
Posted By bigenna
Tow Dolly from Camping World

Interested to see this post as we have been mulling over thoughts of buying that same tow dolly and importing it into Canada. After some research as to what is required and various fees and costs...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-15-2009, 06:51 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 359,758
Posted By bigenna
Thanks Mike

I ended up doing exactly that. Found all the info I needed within a 24 hour period and dumbfounded the RV dealer when I let him know what needed to be done.
I had reposted this on the Winnebago...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-14-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By bigenna
Update on microwave woes

Well I finally took things in my own hands and within a 24 hour period, emailed Winnebago industries and they advised me to contact Samsung with the recall number, which I did. They asked me where I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-08-2009, 11:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By bigenna
Thanks

Thanks Jim Actually that LG microwave sounds perfect, but I don't think the fan runs on battery for when we are dry camping. Maybe that is not a big deal - just that we would have no exhaust fan...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By bigenna
Samsung over the range microwave

Thanks for the replies. Yes Jim, those are pretty close to what our rough measurements were that we did the other day before leaving the rig at the dealers : Cabinet dimensions 23 5/8”(W) X 15...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,661
Posted By bigenna
Having trouble locating microwave for 2003 Brave

Our recently purchased 2003 Brave's microwave has not worked since we got it on August 15th. The unit sits at the dealer and we pick it up from there when we want to use it for a few days while they...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 359,758
Posted By bigenna
sorry, my mistake

still trying to navigate around this forum - "darn newby's) Was trying for a new post and forgot how.
Sorry,
Anne
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-07-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 359,758
Posted By bigenna
Having a problem locating replacement microwave

Our recently purchased 2003 Brave's microwave has not worked since we got it on August 15th. The unit sits at the dealer and we pick it up from there when we want to use it for a few days while they...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-29-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,079
Posted By bigenna
Thanks for all the replies

So I think, for this winter at least, it is going to be up on wood blocks, over blacktop. The driving for 30 minutes every month or so will be a problem, however, as we will only have storage...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-28-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,276
Posted By bigenna
Update on my original post

Well, I just checked back and see there have been quite a few more responses.
Just to let you know, while at the dealership almost 2 weeks ago now, we were still waffling on whether or not to buy...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,079
Posted By bigenna
thanks jim and judy for the quick reply

Nobody else with an opinion?? :blush:
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-28-2009, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 25,079
Posted By bigenna
best parking surface for tires

We have just purchased our first Class A - a 2003, 34 foot, Winnebago Brave with living room and bedroom slide. As we live in a townhouse we are having to rent a parking spot away from our home. We...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-13-2009, 11:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By bigenna
The more we look into the extended and think...

The more we look into the extended and think about our past experience with a much older unit, we are leaning towards doing just that.
thanks,
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-13-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,276
Posted By bigenna
Soooo..... the count is : 4 against...

Soooo.....

the count is :

4 against
1 for
3 not sure

Still leaning towards not getting the warranty as there seems to be too much wiggle room for the insurance companies to us to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-12-2009, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3,372
Views: 1,143,009
Posted By bigenna
Please add us to list Gib and Anne and...

Please add us to list

Gib and Anne and Songchie, our Blue Point Siamese

2003 Winnebago Brave 34D
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,276
Posted By bigenna
Thanks for the replies

To this point we have always turned down the extended warranties, when offered, on appliances, electronics, and such. Always felt that any problems would surface in the first year or so and after a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-12-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,276
Posted By bigenna
Would you buy an extended warranty on used coach?

Hi all. We are looking forward to getting to know you and picking your brains on all sorts of questions.
We pick up our new to us RV on Saturday. Just trading up from a much older, 28 foot Class...
Forum: New Member Check-In 08-12-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By bigenna
New Member from Canada's We(s)t Coast

:greetings10: Hi all. We are looking forward to getting to know you and picking your brains on all sorts of questions.
We pick up our new to us RV on Saturday. Just trading up from a much...
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