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Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-13-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,505
Posted By B Kane
DirecTV

So let get this straight. If I buy a AM21 box I do not have to pay the $15 per month for locals? Is the AM 21 box currently available? I could not find it on Amazon- only used on EBay. Does the AM 21...
Forum: Entegra Owner's Forum 10-11-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,505
Posted By B Kane
Can you pay for DNS month by month? How about...

Can you pay for DNS month by month? How about those of us who are part timers and want their local channels when at home and want DNS feeds when on the road? I was told that I would have to pay for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-03-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By B Kane
Update on my awning

I sprayed the motor with liquid graphite and lo and behold the awning moved? It only moves 6" to a foot at a time but at least I can get the awning extended so it can be removed from the coach. I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-16-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By B Kane
Dometic Awning not working

Would you be willing to share with me the contact information of the motor shop that you talked into rebuilding your awning motor? I am sure that my motor is shot as I rechecked the voltage at the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-11-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By B Kane
Talking Dometic Awning malfunction

The schematic on their website indicates a control box somewhere. Dometic told me that if it is a motor issue that I would have to replace the awning for $1400!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-10-2016, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 710
Posted By B Kane
Dometic Weatherpro Awning not working

The entry door awning on my 2005 Itasca Horizon has suddenly stopped working in the retracted position. With either the remote or the switch all I get is a click coming from the motor when the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-05-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,051
Posted By B Kane
Does the unit require the remote readout? Seems...

Does the unit require the remote readout? Seems that the ability to program the unit is lost without the remote display. Where is the best position to place it?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-14-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 875
Posted By B Kane
I couldn't find side cams on the website for...

I couldn't find side cams on the website for RVCam but I know this company has them:
Jim & Kathleen Lyvers
Home (https://www.innotechrv.com)
jlyvers@innotechrv.com
815-488-8070
They had a display...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-25-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 488
Posted By B Kane
We have had our Horizon 36RD for a year now and...

We have had our Horizon 36RD for a year now and have been very pleased with it. We purchased it originally because it was the most luxurious coach that I could find and still fit in my garage which...
Forum: Navigation, Routes & Roads 03-17-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By B Kane
Do you have info on which on off ramps will be...

Do you have info on which on off ramps will be problematic for a 36 footer? I will be doing the parkway this spring. Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-09-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By B Kane
Dunno. I dumped a bucket of water into the toilet...

Dunno. I dumped a bucket of water into the toilet and it did not leak out, so that means that my pump could not have pumped the water from fresh water tank to black through the toilet or otherwise it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-09-2015, 02:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By B Kane
Totally embarrassed! I found the water switch on...

Totally embarrassed! I found the water switch on the refill tank position. When I moved it to street water position the pump started acting normally. Many thanks to all who helped me out. Lesson...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-08-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By B Kane
Water pump question

Nice to know about the bathroom sink draining to black water.(why would they do that???) I did not know that. Previous thread stated that cycling the pump may get it to work, Hasn't happened for me...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-08-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,424
Posted By B Kane
Water pump question

I am in Florida so winterization is not an issue. I put my 2005 Itasca Horizon 36RD into the garage a couple of weeks ago and discovered that the fresh water tank had emptied completely and the black...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-05-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,551
Posted By B Kane
If you have a very thin LED tv, you can mount it...

If you have a very thin LED tv, you can mount it on a sheet of plywood and use a piano hinge to secure the plywood so that you can access the space behind the tv.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-11-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,665
Posted By B Kane
Here is another job done on my 36 RD

Here is another job done on my 36 RD
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-11-2015, 05:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,665
Posted By B Kane
Just another tile job.

Just another tile job.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-11-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,665
Posted By B Kane
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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-17-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By B Kane
OK Scott What do you think of the location...

OK Scott

What do you think of the location of the keypad?81322

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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-17-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By B Kane
Well, I installed the trip tea today. It was...

Well, I installed the trip tea today. It was about a 6 hour job ( an hour per wire). Had some interaction with the company rep in order to find the proper wires. I installed the keypad next to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,283
Posted By B Kane
You know, I 46 inch TV will fit!! Here is my...

You know, I 46 inch TV will fit!! Here is my install on my 2005 Horizon. The TV is hinged at the top and is supported by two gas struts so that the electronics can be accessed behind.
This pic was...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By B Kane
That is what I have observed, so the trick for me...

That is what I have observed, so the trick for me is to get the coach in the garage before it comes back to travel mode. I was hoping to find a way to override this process until the coach is safely...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-14-2014, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By B Kane
Dumping the air on a 2005 Horizon

I have a garage with a 12 ft 2 inch door opening which requires that I dump the air in order to get the coach in. I do this by putting the coach in neutral, engaging the brake, and hitting the dump...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-11-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By B Kane
Here are my actual weights. These weights were...

Here are my actual weights. These weights were taken by Freightliner in Gaffney with the coach fully loaded but nobody in the mh. Granted we were carrying a lot of clothing, tools, etc since we were...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-11-2014, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,005
Posted By B Kane
I have had my 2005 Horizon 36RD for about a year...

I have had my 2005 Horizon 36RD for about a year having traded my 2006 Journey 34H for it. I agree with everything the previous poster had to say and will add a couple of things.
1. First of all,...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-10-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By B Kane
Tire size on a 2005 Horizon

The current tires on my 2005 Horizon 36RD are 275/80/22.5. I think that the coach originally had 255 tires but was wondering if 295's will fit. Is there anyone out there driving with the larger tires...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-08-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By B Kane
I installed a Pioneer AVH4000 2 din radio. Did...

I installed a Pioneer AVH4000 2 din radio. Did not have issue with the depth of the unit.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-08-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By B Kane
Thank you Scott for that information. I called...

Thank you Scott for that information. I called the company and ordered one ($1200). The sales guy says that that there are about 6 wires to connect.
ground, positive always on, positive ignition, 2...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-06-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By B Kane
Trip Tec computer

My 2005 Horizon was built without the trip tec computer. I have been wondering if anyone has retrofitted their coach with one and if so where would one go to buy it?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-27-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By B Kane
Why not go with a 46 inch TV??? This one is...

Why not go with a 46 inch TV??? This one is hinged on top and is held up with gas struts so that all the electronics can be accessed behind.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-18-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,375
Posted By B Kane
Adding side mount cameras to my 2005 Horizon

I am doing some touch up painting to my coach and thought that while I was at it I could add a couple of side mount cameras to the rig. Now I have read previous posts on this topic and really don't...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-06-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,361
Posted By B Kane
I used rca jacks from the output of the radio to...

I used rca jacks from the output of the radio to the automobile amp. I found that when I used the wiring harness to the amp. that it caused overload and the speakers would cut out intermittently. My...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-05-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,361
Posted By B Kane
I took a jig saw to the 1 1/2 din opening...

I took a jig saw to the 1 1/2 din opening enlarging to 2 din. I also needed to modify some support brackets behind the dash. The I filled in the recessed area around the radio with epoxy and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-31-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,073
Posted By B Kane
1 1/2 din radios are really tough to find. I...

1 1/2 din radios are really tough to find. I replaced mine with a 2 din. I filled in the inset around the radio with epoxy and painted it with matching dash paint (purchased from a car detailing...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-31-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 956
Posted By B Kane
In my 2005 Horizon, when this happened the...

In my 2005 Horizon, when this happened the problem component was the relay ($16 part).
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-02-2014, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By B Kane
Falling Ceiling

I just replace my ceiling for the same issue. The problem is the foam backing to the vinyl deteriorates with time, heat and humidity. My motorhome has been in Florida since new which I feel...
Forum: Monaco Owner's Forum 10-02-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,248
Posted By B Kane
Since you have used both the older versions of...

Since you have used both the older versions of the Splendide and the new one, I was wondering if you have noticed a significant difference in the two. I have the 2005 version and was wondering what I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-02-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,093
Posted By B Kane
I am having a hard time visualizing what the...

I am having a hard time visualizing what the infotainment center looks like and how it will be positioned in the dash. When you get your update done, I am sure that I am not alone in desiring some...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By B Kane
I thought I would provide an update. We left for...

I thought I would provide an update. We left for up north and at our first stop which happened to be Lazy Days in Tampa, the unit malfunctioned again, this time with the jacks down and slides in. The...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-14-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By B Kane
Just got the MH back from North Trail RV and they...

Just got the MH back from North Trail RV and they said that whenever they disconnect the power to the solenoid and reconnect it that the problem goes away. They told me that they cleaned up all...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-08-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By B Kane
Thanks for your input EngineerMike: The first...

Thanks for your input EngineerMike:
The first time this happened was while driving for 4 hours and the batteries are only 1 year old so I doubt if it is a battery charge issue. I did clean up the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-08-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By B Kane
I don't think that it is a slide out switch is...

I don't think that it is a slide out switch is the problem as both slide outs are affected equally and the entire HWH panel is disabled. I have had those toggle switches apart and am aware how easy...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-08-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,892
Posted By B Kane
Intermittent HWH slide-out malfunction

In the past 8 months my 2006 34Y Journey has been in the shop three times at North Trails RV in Fort Myers FL for an intermittent slide out issue and each time by the the time they get around to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-26-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By B Kane
I learned two things from Bob. First I did not...

I learned two things from Bob.
First I did not know that the antenna could see through the fiberglass roof, and second the the antenna needs a ground plane to work properly. I epoxied the antenna to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-25-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By B Kane
On my 2006 34Y, it is on the firewall behind the...

On my 2006 34Y, it is on the firewall behind the steering column. Very hard to see because it is disguised by tons of wire in front of it. Because the connector was bad I had to put a second sirius...
Forum: Boondocking 04-23-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,560
Posted By B Kane
Golly, thanks for the info on the AGM 6CT...

Golly, thanks for the info on the AGM 6CT batteries! I had no idea I could get 600 amp hours in my battery tray! I have a 2006 Journey. Are they about $100 a piece? I have 360 watts of solar, so when...
Forum: Boondocking 04-18-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,560
Posted By B Kane
I have a 2006 Journey 34Y and have 3 12 volt...

I have a 2006 Journey 34Y and have 3 12 volt house batteries. Has anybody been able to fit 4 - 6 volt batteries in the battery tray without major modification?
I have a 360 watt solar system and...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-18-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,558
Posted By B Kane
We had a 1996 Newell purchased new and owned it...

We had a 1996 Newell purchased new and owned it for 3 years. I had so many malfunctions that I would venture to say that virtually every trip I took something major happened. What is unique to Newell...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-25-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,933
Posted By B Kane
Thinking about going to camp freightliner. Is it...

Thinking about going to camp freightliner. Is it worth it?
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-25-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By B Kane
Oxidation on roof

I have a 2006 Winnebago Journey with a fiberglass roof. Whenever it rains I get these white streaks down the side of the MH. I am wondering what others have tried to seal the roof better to prevent...
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