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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,494
Posted By cracker39
I would lean toward your solution, as opposed to...

I would lean toward your solution, as opposed to a Class A motorhome, however I would suggest that a Class B - or even a small Class C would also be a good choice. Older Class A's are not for the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 11-02-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,150
Posted By cracker39
I think that weight distribution, described...

I think that weight distribution, described above, may be more significant than the above wheelbase to length ratio of over 55. My 2007 Town and Country Sport Plus is on the exact same chassis, and...
Forum: Boondocking 11-02-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,708
Posted By cracker39
So - it looks like winterizing with RV...

So - it looks like winterizing with RV anti-freeze, and subsequently flushing each time the toilet is used, with more RV anti-freeze from a handy jug, is the way to go. Our black tank holds 25...
Forum: Boondocking 10-30-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,708
Posted By cracker39
Note that we're not headed south for the winter. ...

Note that we're not headed south for the winter. We stay in New England and visit our kids around the area. Our longest trip is 365 miles one way and our shortest is 100 miles. Both are long...
Forum: Boondocking 10-30-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,708
Posted By cracker39
---as a follow-up question, I always use the...

---as a follow-up question, I always use the Thetford additive every time I dump - Is it necessary in the winter in combination with the anti-freeze? I've never given it much thought when I've...
Forum: Boondocking 10-30-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,708
Posted By cracker39
Can you use a winterized toilet?

We have a small Class C motorhome that we would like to use for travelling throughout the winter while winterized. I'm leaning towards carrying a porta pottie, but I'm just wondering if anyone else...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By cracker39
This subject brings up another question. Is the...

This subject brings up another question. Is the Thetford chemical additive for the black water tank compatible with RVAF? I can't imagine why it wouldn't be - but I'm curious as to whether anyone...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By cracker39
We would not be using RV parks or any other...

We would not be using RV parks or any other public facilities in our travels. Most of our trips are less than one day's travel from our home - either staying overnight at our children's home or...
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By cracker39
This is a 2007 R-Vision Town and Country B+. ...

This is a 2007 R-Vision Town and Country B+. Your idea of simply using a jug of RVAF in the bathroom, rather than using the rigs fresh water tank, sounds good.
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 09-21-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By cracker39
Using Class B Year-around

I've been into RVing for many,many years. We recently acquired our second Class B to use as a Covid 19 isolation vehicle when travelling to visit our kids. As such, I would like to use it...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By cracker39
I think that I can write it off to low humidity. ...

I think that I can write it off to low humidity. It was dripping off the edge of the roof again this afternoon after the AC had been running for a couple of hours.
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-22-2020, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By cracker39
No A/C Condensate

Yesterday was hot and dry and I had the AC running in my driveway. Late in the afternoon I noticed, when I walked by the RV that there was no sign of condensation from the AC. Checking inside, it...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 07-05-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By cracker39
The propane flame does get blown out when driving...

The propane flame does get blown out when driving at highway speeds - and it doesn't appear to want to relight when stopped. I'm going to clean out everything around the burner chamber, and install...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-05-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By cracker39
Adding Thermostat

My 2007 Carrier rooftop air has a thermostat on the unit but the fan can only be set to run continuously in the A/C mode. Is there any way to make the fan cycle with the A/C compressor?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-23-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By cracker39
I'm going to keep checking to make sure the LP is...

I'm going to keep checking to make sure the LP is on when AUTO displays by itself. It seems to be fairly consistent in behavior in that I always get the normal fault display until and unless the LP...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-22-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By cracker39
Yep - the only quirk is that the LP light will...

Yep - the only quirk is that the LP light will not stay lit when the mode is set to AUTO, even though the LP is in service - i.e., no fault codes are showing and AUTO remains lit.
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,094
Posted By cracker39
Refrigerator Operation Question

The refrigerator in my 2007 R-vision Town & Country shows modes for LP, AC, or AUTO. In the auto position it will show LP when it first switches over but then it simply reverts to showing AUTO only....
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-21-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,544
Posted By cracker39
I would beware of adjusting the tires to a...

I would beware of adjusting the tires to a pressure "just adequate" to carry the load indicated for the axle by a certified scale. That may, indeed, be adequate for traveling down the road with no...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-25-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,342
Posted By cracker39
Pumping into toilet using macerator pump

I've read all of the preceding but it still sounds like the simplest procedure with the macerator pump is to just pump into a convenient toilet. For me, this would require about a 20' net run, and...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-11-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,974
Posted By cracker39
I agree completely. I normally carry no more...

I agree completely. I normally carry no more than 10-15 gallons of water on board simply to flush the toilet - topping off at the campground before parking if we don't have full hookups. As for the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-08-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,974
Posted By cracker39
Weight Distribution

The only logic in this scenario is that each tire would be carrying 1/6 of the net load - a worthwhile goal if you're approaching the maximum. On the other hand nothing dictates that all of the...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-06-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,974
Posted By cracker39
Light Front End?

[QUOTE=Capt Steve;3632826]You would be far better off if you could move at least 420# from the rear axle to the front. As it stands now your front end is light and if your front tires are ever...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-05-2017, 07:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,974
Posted By cracker39
Weight Correction

You're 100% correct! I failed to quote the scale weights - only the differential - and I pulled the max weight from my memory ---- which is getting more worthless as time passes! My actual scale...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-04-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 92,595
Posted By cracker39
It's hard to explain anything when the app won't...

It's hard to explain anything when the app won't let you post pictures!
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2017, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By cracker39
Trav-a-sack

Is Trav-a-sack still in business???
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By cracker39
Trav-a-sack still available?

I understand Trav-a-sack is no longer in business??? If so, is there an alternative?
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 06-04-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,974
Posted By cracker39
Just weighed my 2006 Winnebago Aspect 26a about...

Just weighed my 2006 Winnebago Aspect 26a about two weeks ago. Water tank 1/2 full, fuel tank full, propane full, black and grey tanks empty, no groceries or personal gear on board, equipped with...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-04-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 92,595
Posted By cracker39
I made a slight modification to my 2006 Aspect...

I made a slight modification to my 2006 Aspect 26a that I'm rather pleased with. In essence, I removed the drop-down leaf, and its' associated hardware, from the dinette table. I released the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-04-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
Cleaning Jacks

I have reason to believe that the previous owner seldom used the jacks - however the MH was used for winter camping, which exposed it to New England's heavily salted roads. In any event I'm happy...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 06-03-2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
Thanks to all for the responses. I took the MH...

Thanks to all for the responses. I took the MH to a local shop, familiar with the HWH system, where they topped the reservoir off and then cycled the jacks up and down. Everything worked the way it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-03-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 92,595
Posted By cracker39
There is a somewhat peculiar difference in the...

There is a somewhat peculiar difference in the way the front seat belts are attached at the floor in my 2006 Aspect 26a. The attachment on the driver's side seems to be correct - the plastic...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By cracker39
I don't believe that it will be cold enough for...

I don't believe that it will be cold enough for long enough to do any damage. You might check the local on line weather service to see just how many hours freezing temps are expected. You didn't...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By cracker39
Another person I had talked to locally suggested...

Another person I had talked to locally suggested that it might have something to do with the emissions systems - but your explanation was very educational and appreciated! Many thanks.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
Good advice - but my size and arthritis just...

Good advice - but my size and arthritis just won't permit me to wiggle around into a position where I can fill the reservoir! I've got it scheduled fot next Tuesday.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
Pump/reservoir Located!

I talked to the gentleman who did the installation ten years ago and he told me to check behind the coach steps. His memory was accurate, I located the tank, and I was able to determine with my...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By cracker39
It's tough for me to get under there but, if no...

It's tough for me to get under there but, if no one comes up with an answer, I'll take the camera and slither away! I did, incidentally, locate the HWH pump and reservoir secured to the chassis just...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-19-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By cracker39
Black Plastic Tank-like Object?

At the risk of providing a good chuckle for the day, I was under my Winnebago Aspect (Class C, Ford E-450) yesterday, in the vicinity of the slideout, when I observed a round black plastic...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-18-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
I'll give everybody a good chuckle to start the...

I'll give everybody a good chuckle to start the day; I haven't located the pump and reservoir yet! The control panel is located in one of the compartments, so I'm thinking that the pump assembly is...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-17-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
New house batteries (---which my HWH system uses)...

New house batteries (---which my HWH system uses) installed yesterday have greatly improved the jacks performance. They now make contact with the ground and slightly lift the Mh to level - even...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 05-16-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,264
Posted By cracker39
Jacks will not extend if coach is already level

The HWH levelers on my (---new to me) 2006 Aspect 26a will not extend if the coach is already level on the site. They will deploy - but they stop short of contacting the ground. How do I manually...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-16-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 92,595
Posted By cracker39
My house batteries did not appear to be holding a...

My house batteries did not appear to be holding a charge on my 2006 26a so I decided to change them. I was convinced that they were fairly old but I was surprised to find when I removed them that...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-15-2017, 05:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
Good idea about tow-starting the Spark - but I'll...

Good idea about tow-starting the Spark - but I'll bet these little toy cars would also respond to a quick push by hand if you were on hard level pavement. That's always been a great feature of...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-14-2017, 06:57 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
Mystery Ignition Position

I would now suspect, based on info in all of the manuals for each year, that the position between "off" and "accessory" is nothing more than a fluke in the mechanics of the ignition switch - and not...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-13-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
Reviewing all of the Spark manuals on line, the...

Reviewing all of the Spark manuals on line, the consensus is (---if we are to believe the manuals) that all Spark ignitions have 4 key positions and a locking steering wheel. With respect to the 12...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-12-2017, 08:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
The mystery deepens. I talked to my Chevy parts...

The mystery deepens. I talked to my Chevy parts guy. He says that there are at least five different ignition switches for the Spark, due to the different options. Getting down to basics - for the...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-11-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
I've been hoping that other Spark owners would...

I've been hoping that other Spark owners would chime in to help us out a bit but, if that doesn't happen, I think that we'll have to accept that there are differences in the ignition switches between...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-10-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
Jon - you're right about the brake lights and,...

Jon - you're right about the brake lights and, honestly, I knew better but I failed to have my brain in gear! On the other hand, I'll stand behind my comment on the key position. What I can't...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-09-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
Key Position

Trust me, there is no position between "lock" and "accessory" on my 2014 Spark LS (manual.) As an aside, I need the accessory position in order to make the accessory plug active for my just-ordered...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-08-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,565
Posted By cracker39
I have a 2014 Spark LS (manual) and the steering...

I have a 2014 Spark LS (manual) and the steering wheel will lock up if you don't turn the key to the accessory position. I literally use the radio to make sure the key is in the right location and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-06-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 92,595
Posted By cracker39
What year is your Cambria? I know that there is...

What year is your Cambria? I know that there is a "cut-out" location for a satelite antenna marked on the roof of my 2006 Aspect - but I dont't think you could use any of the wiring contained...
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