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Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 12-23-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,881
Posted By Wsufans
That is good news but.... For me at least...

That is good news but.... For me at least getting any work done by the local dealer is an exercise in futility. For a lot of us the Red Bay trip was our best and often only source of reasonable...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-24-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 22,127
Posted By Wsufans
Yes I could afford to pay the tolls but my...

Yes I could afford to pay the tolls but my biggest beef is that in privatizing the transportation network through tolling we the people that paid for the road and the folks that use the road loose a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 22,127
Posted By Wsufans
Most toll operations are cash less, only...

Most toll operations are cash less, only electronic if you don't have a tag then track you down from your license plate. Then send you a big bill for their effort to track you down and send you a...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 09-23-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 22,127
Posted By Wsufans
toll tag interoperability

In 2007 federal regulations required the interoperability of toll tags nationwide

...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 01-10-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By Wsufans
No-cold problems

Just a heads up. Have you looked at the hose that drains the drip pan from under the fins in the refer?


Ours was blocked so we ended up with a block of ice in the tray.


On your "spring"...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-10-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,087
Posted By Wsufans
OK but that won't solve the whole problem with a...

OK but that won't solve the whole problem with a double door unit. My problem is with the seal strip on the opening side of the door. The door without the flapper (right hand).


What a scam to...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 10-16-2018, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,062
Posted By Wsufans
I have the opposite problem. If the door gets...

I have the opposite problem. If the door gets closed too hard it is almost impossible to open. Not sure what adjustments are available.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-18-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Wsufans
The newer ones have a 5L Cummins V8. ...

The newer ones have a 5L Cummins V8.


There have been a number of issues with the Navistar engines and a big recall.


I had one in an F350 that had problems with the water cooled EGR blowing...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-18-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By Wsufans
We had that in our previous coach but we didn't...

We had that in our previous coach but we didn't like dragging it out. Took up the same room as the small shop vac.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-16-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By Wsufans
Central Vacuum Replacement

The central Vacuum on our coach wasn't working well. Didn't have much suction.


When we began troubleshooting the unit it was shooting sparks out the side:eek:. It got quickly trashed.


We...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-14-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,842
Posted By Wsufans
We agree but when it is really warm the cool tile...

We agree but when it is really warm the cool tile is kind of nice.
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-14-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,967
Posted By Wsufans
We had a Winnebago Gasser and spent a winter in...

We had a Winnebago Gasser and spent a winter in Moscow, ID while I taught at the universities.



Keys to survival.
Skirting - 2" ridge foam board.

Small electric heaters in the bays with...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-14-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,834
Posted By Wsufans
Unfortunately Tiffin has not chosen to install...

Unfortunately Tiffin has not chosen to install such a switch. I have gotten information from other threads and a bunch of additional research for me to add such a switch. It will be located in the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-13-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,979
Posted By Wsufans
Now I know and will do it myself next time it is...

Now I know and will do it myself next time it is needed. Its right on top of the valve cover. 20 minute job at the most.
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-13-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,535
Posted By Wsufans
Regen Switch

Our coach "quite" on the way home from Cummins service and needed a Regen.


When we called Cummins for help, which was severely lacking, they asked if my coach had a "Regen Switch".


Talked...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-13-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,834
Posted By Wsufans
Code Scanner

Can any of these force a Diesel Particulate Filter Regen?
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-08-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,979
Posted By Wsufans
Cummins Rocky Mountain. They are knocking $600...

Cummins Rocky Mountain. They are knocking $600 off of the bill and I have to clean up the mess. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
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The latest excuse is that an apprentice did the work and the "mentor" didn't...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-08-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,979
Posted By Wsufans
Great Service from Cummins Rocky Mountain

So $1000 worth of diagnostics to replace a crankcase filter. Then on the way home the coach went into limp mode because the particulate filter needed regeneration.



Called Cummins and...
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-08-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By Wsufans
Had a very pleasant conversation with the Valid...

Had a very pleasant conversation with the Valid folks. However, they are not yet in the retrofit business and Tiffin isn't either. So right now the only game in town is the HWH gold plated system....
Forum: Tiffin Owner's Forum 08-07-2018, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By Wsufans
Active Air - Air leveling retrofits

Looking into adding the HWH or Valid air systems to my coach.



HWH wants a fortune and a week in Moscow IA and are scheduled out to the next century.


Looking into Valid which is the...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-07-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By Wsufans
Dash Air Problem

Our coach is new to use (February 2018). We bought it from a dealer in Tuscon.



We took it out to Rangely CO a couple of weeks ago is 100 degree temps and quickly found that the dash air...
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-07-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,919
Posted By Wsufans
Service

Are you having the crankcase vent filter changed as well?
Forum: Cummins Engines 08-07-2018, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,979
Posted By Wsufans
ISL9 fault codes SPN 101 FMI 16

Just had the coach into Cummins for these codes.


They are related to crank case pressure above normal.


When you go to Quick Serve and put those codes in it says that the crankcase vent...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-02-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Wsufans
Ok but you also have to look at the voltage and...

Ok but you also have to look at the voltage and current curves. The Magnsine will charge at 100 amps for only a few moments before it tapers down as the voltage increases.

A good designed unit...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-29-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Wsufans
You have to pull the main power panel to get to...

You have to pull the main power panel to get to it. It has a standard 120V plug and it plugs into the same box as the outside TV. It is mounted to the structure behind the toilet.

I have a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,209
Posted By Wsufans
But maybe we should be asking why the...

But maybe we should be asking why the manufactures using the F53 chassis don't press for these things up front. Note that Tiffin is installing Sumo springs on them more or less standard.

The...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,463
Posted By Wsufans
All of the camp sites at winnebago are power...

All of the camp sites at winnebago are power only. The ones up by the visitors center are gravel with no shade.

We stayed at the local city park ($15/night) it has power only but nice trees,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-26-2016, 01:06 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 37,620
Posted By Wsufans
Thanks. I may go down this path. I have been...

Thanks. I may go down this path. I have been using a single electronic level to test but not two with a remote. The LCI unit and it don't always agree. And the LCI unit isn't too consistent on...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By Wsufans
Excellent point but at least you are actively...

Excellent point but at least you are actively filling the tank.
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By Wsufans
We drive on the top half of the tanks as well. ...

We drive on the top half of the tanks as well. We also use GasBuddy but getting the navigator to go beyond that and look at google earth etc isn't always a winning proposition yet. Yes we have...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By Wsufans
Cool but diesel is in completely different league

Cool but diesel is in completely different league
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2016, 10:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By Wsufans
We try to use the J but they can be few and far...

We try to use the J but they can be few and far between. Our experience with the guy washing his RV was at a J
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-26-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,857
Posted By Wsufans
Gas Station Etiquette

For all of you with Gassers out there.

Just completed a 6400 mile trip, 1024 gallons of gas. Gassing up a gasser can be a real pain in the tail for a couple of reasons.

1. Few gas stations...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,329
Posted By Wsufans
If you have never had a Class A one approach...

If you have never had a Class A one approach would be to buy an older inexpensive, more or less throw away, rig to learn on and understand your needs and requirements. Or you could rent one for a...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,758
Posted By Wsufans
Agree 100% but there are a lot of things that are...

Agree 100% but there are a lot of things that are very close to the top, one is cockpit noise. We have 180+ days and 15+k miles so far and are still learning. Then any given day the list could be...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-24-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,752
Posted By Wsufans
Bat vs rigid foam insulation

We will be upgrading to a DP within the next year. Newmar looks like a nice coach from a family run outfit. We see that they use bat type insulation.

we have been to Forest City and Red Bay and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-22-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 37,620
Posted By Wsufans
Humm Digital levels? Can you provide some...

Humm Digital levels? Can you provide some details of what you are using please? Are they remotely readable or?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-22-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
Our good friend in the flooring business wasn't...

Our good friend in the flooring business wasn't able to make any meaningful contact with the Syntec folks. They would never return my calls either.

So if you are an owner of a Winnebago with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-22-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
Looks really really nice. What did you do at the...

Looks really really nice. What did you do at the entry steps and around the bathroom. Did you also do the bedroom? The carpet Winnebago used in ours is really thin and cheap and isn't wearing well...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-20-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
OK Why would you want to replace the ceramic...

OK Why would you want to replace the ceramic tile? What problem are you having to warrant that?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-20-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,441
Posted By Wsufans
We have a gasser. On our coach the mirror arms...

We have a gasser. On our coach the mirror arms are fixed which fixes the distance between the mirror and body.

But thanks for the tip hopefully others can apply it.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-19-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,441
Posted By Wsufans
Ok so how were they adjusted? What was moved...

Ok so how were they adjusted? What was moved turned etc?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-19-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 645
Posted By Wsufans
On my 13 the lamps are 12V. When looking for...

On my 13 the lamps are 12V. When looking for ground problem there are a bunch of connectors "hidden under the bed platform at the head of the bed. You will have to remove a bunch of screws to get...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-19-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
Looks real nice. What product did you use and...

Looks real nice. What product did you use and did you glue it or edge staple it again?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-19-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
Update. The flooring is manufactured by Syntec. ...

Update. The flooring is manufactured by Syntec. In my case the product is Beauflor.

Their office in Indiana handles it. Their corporate office number is 1-800-526-8428.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-19-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,117
Posted By Wsufans
Vinyl Flooring

Those of you that have a Winnie coach with Vinyl flooring be very very careful. If it gets damaged and your coach is more than 3 years old you may be forced to replace the whole floor. Then to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-17-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By Wsufans
A bit late but. You have to be careful as some...

A bit late but. You have to be careful as some of the platform is hollow so once you cut it you have to install filler on the edges between the top and bottom plys.

But I used a portable circular...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Wsufans
Haven't cooked any yet with these units. But...

Haven't cooked any yet with these units. But also note that these units also sense the battery temperature.

I HAVE cooked batteries with single stage constant voltage chargers running somewhere...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 37,620
Posted By Wsufans
Winnebago finally sent me a set of "slide locks" ...

Winnebago finally sent me a set of "slide locks" by American Technology Components.

They apparently jam between the coach side wall and the flange on the slide.

Hopefully the flange and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By Wsufans
Take a look at the attached page and look at the...

Take a look at the attached page and look at the chart near the bottom. The charge amps and volts start out high then taper off as the charge proceeds. Once charged the voltage drops off to 13.2...
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