Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
iRV2.com Google
Click Here to Login
Register FilesVendors Registry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Page 1 of 4 1 234
Showing results 1 to 50 of 157
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Lakejumper
Forum: Class B Motorhome Discussions 08-20-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 756
Posted By Lakejumper
Broken Macerator - Tank Full

My friend has an older (I think 2012) Roadtrek with a broken macerator. She wants to empty the tank but the emergency 3” caps are under the van and don’t have a valve gate on them. If she were able...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 940
Posted By Lakejumper
For future reference, West Marine stores carry 3M...

For future reference, West Marine stores carry 3M 5200.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By Lakejumper
My Vista has weep hole covers and if one comes...

My Vista has weep hole covers and if one comes off you can hear a wind whistling sound. If you have them You can buy replacements. There are left and right side ones.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-01-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 292
Posted By Lakejumper
Levelers - Click and won’t extend

I have the LCI Level Up system. When I try to extend the levelers I just hear the motor clicking and they won’t extend. I have the pad on Manual and when I pressed the up or down buttons, sometimes...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-09-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Lakejumper
I called Winnebago Customer Service and you’re...

I called Winnebago Customer Service and you’re absolutely correct. My unit has a Progressive Dynamics 3-stage converter.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-03-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Lakejumper
I failed to mention that Winnebago Customer...

I failed to mention that Winnebago Customer Service is closed today. I’ll call them tomorrow if needed.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-03-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Lakejumper
Thx for all the info and help. As mentioned, I...

Thx for all the info and help. As mentioned, I checked the owners manual. I know that I have the xantrex 1000 and it doesn’t charge. I was hoping that someone with the same model/year may chime in.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-03-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By Lakejumper
Converter and AGM/sealed Batteries

Does anyone know which brand and model converter is in my motorhome in my signature? I looked at the electrical diagram and see that it’s located under the fridge or pantry but it is difficult to get...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-19-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Lakejumper
I’m in California but had my suspension upgrades...

I’m in California but had my suspension upgrades done at Henderson’s Line-Up in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-18-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 650
Posted By Lakejumper
It really depends on the tires and the weight of...

It really depends on the tires and the weight of each corner of your RV. I have Toyo tires and based on my weight, I fill them to 85 PSI. The tire shop insisted on filling them to the max and we...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-27-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By Lakejumper
Thank you for your help.

Thank you for your help.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By Lakejumper
Dash AC Filter Location

My cars have cabin air filters for the dash AC. Does anyone know if Winnebago has any type of air filter that can be replaced? I have the Ford F53 chassis.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-06-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 474
Posted By Lakejumper
If you have a choice, I would pay extra for the...

If you have a choice, I would pay extra for the full body paint. We bought a FBP 2016 Winnie and it’s parked next to our friend’s 2017 no FBP 27N at storage. Their Winnie has considerable oxidation...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-06-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By Lakejumper
I’m watching this post as I’m also interested in...

I’m watching this post as I’m also interested in doing the same MOD. Winnebago was using MCD shades. They have two plastic trim pieces, running down the inside corners of the windshield, that have...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-26-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By Lakejumper
The vinegar soak that Atwood recommends did the...

The vinegar soak that Atwood recommends did the job for me when I had the sulfuric odor. After you drain the tank, you need to remove the pressure relief valve and use a funnel to pour the solution...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2020, 05:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
OP here. Wow, I’ve gotten some great ideas here....

OP here. Wow, I’ve gotten some great ideas here. Thank you so much for all of your responses!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-09-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
DkOldman and NXR, I bought the Snap Pads and had...

DkOldman and NXR, I bought the Snap Pads and had to wait about 8 weeks for them (on back order). I got a great price through eTrailer.com and can’t wait to put them on.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-09-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Lakejumper
Thank you for the recommendation. Have you used...

Thank you for the recommendation. Have you used these covers?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-06-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By Lakejumper
Seatcovers for Vista?

I’d like to cover the seats to protect them from wear. I have the model in my signature. The driver’s chair is electric and the passenger chair is manual with no footrest. I’m curious if anyone has...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By Lakejumper
Thank you to all for your reponses. I will check...

Thank you to all for your reponses. I will check with a polarity checker. We, our friends and us, had to evacuate due the fire I. Santa Rosa, CA. I will check it when we return.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 09-28-2020, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 967
Posted By Lakejumper
Why Am I getting Reverse Polarity Message?

In the past, I have plugged my RV in directly to my 30 receptacle in the garage, without a surge protector an without any issues. Today a friend who is visiting plugged into my 30 amp plug, but...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-04-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
Thanks! I’ve gotten some good ideas here....

Thanks! I’ve gotten some good ideas here. Ironically, I’m back at the same park on the way back home and got a site that was more sloped/out of level than my last one. I was lucky enough to change...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-26-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,358
Posted By Lakejumper
After a period without any issues, I’ve had the...

After a period without any issues, I’ve had the freshwater tank over flow twice in two days on this trip! The procedure that I posted worked to stop it. However, we are on the road and I don’t want...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2020, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
I like the LevelMatePRO and will check it out. I...

I like the LevelMatePRO and will check it out. I got motivated after spending way too much time getting the motorhome level at this particular site. Thanks.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
Bigd9, Very funny! I wish I had one of those!!

Bigd9, Very funny! I wish I had one of those!!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
Thanks for your replies. I do understand the...

Thanks for your replies. I do understand the leveling process and truly appreciate your input. Just to clarify, I always place the level on the bottom of the fridge. Also, I place blocks (stackable)...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,508
Posted By Lakejumper
Leveling - using blocks - Motorhome

I have found that my levelers don’t extend as far as I need and occasionally I have to resort to using blocks under the tires. I am using a bubble target level that I place in the fridge. When I had...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-24-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By Lakejumper
June, I’ve recently had that happen. I find that...

June, I’ve recently had that happen. I find that sometimes I need to turn off the leveling display and do it again. Like you were doing, I was just pushing the Auto Retract button for a couple of...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,358
Posted By Lakejumper
BTW, You may want to add your RV year, make and...

BTW, You may want to add your RV year, make and model to your signature in your profile as it will help others help you. Just a thought.
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 08-12-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,358
Posted By Lakejumper
Here is a posting that I found when this happened...

Here is a posting that I found when this happened to our RV. I tried his solution and it worked. For all I know it may have fixed the problem. I had to take the RV in for other stuff so I did end up...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-07-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,268
Posted By Lakejumper
Thank you for posting this. I have a leak above...

Thank you for posting this. I have a leak above Coming down above the front passenger window. I have suspected is coming from the radius area of the front cap seal. This is very helpful!
Forum: Camping Locations, Plans & Trip Reports 08-03-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By Lakejumper
I’m a little late responding. We boated on Lake...

I’m a little late responding. We boated on Lake Shasta for years. We usually stayed at Mountain Gate RV park or Premier RV Resort and drove up to Bridge Bay Marina. Those parks have 50 amp service. I...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-30-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,753
Posted By Lakejumper
I’m happy that I found this thread. I have a TST...

I’m happy that I found this thread. I have a TST 507 with the screw-on caps that I have used on past owned trailers. I haven’t used it on my current Class A because the stems weren’t long enough. I’m...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,809
Posted By Lakejumper
Ironically, I had to replace two on the drivers...

Ironically, I had to replace two on the drivers side today. I just had theRV washed and waxed and they always knock of one or two with scrubbers! I always carry spares!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-23-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Lakejumper
This is who we bought ours from. It uses suction...

This is who we bought ours from. It uses suction cups and attaches to the interior. I imagine that you can attach it to the outside as well....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-28-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,742
Posted By Lakejumper
I thought that I would add that we had our front...

I thought that I would add that we had our front panel repaired late last year. I had noticed that it had come loose. Our RV tech used metal rivets to secure it. I also had a bracket under the slide...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-08-2020, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 557
Posted By Lakejumper
Did you replace the couch with a recliner on the...

Did you replace the couch with a recliner on the slide out? We put a piece of 3/4” plywood on top of our slide out, extending it so we could put two recliners in. It did raise the height. I haven’t...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-24-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,809
Posted By Lakejumper
I’m not sure if you have weep hole covers at the...

I’m not sure if you have weep hole covers at the bottom of the driver’s and passenger windows. But, if you do, check to see if any are missing as this will create wind noise.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-27-2019, 11:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,376
Posted By Lakejumper
Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions.

Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-26-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,376
Posted By Lakejumper
Replace Tail Light Bulbs with LED

Has anyone changed out the old style tail light bulbs for LEDs? Do you know which model ones I need to get for the RV in my signature? I’m trying to avoid removing the lens cover until I get the new...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-22-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By Lakejumper
I thought that I would try to revive my posting...

I thought that I would try to revive my posting to see if anyone has had a similar issue.
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 09-03-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,487
Posted By Lakejumper
Yep, it must be the water heater. It can smell...

Yep, it must be the water heater. It can smell like sulfur even if you don’t have an annode like mine. However, I only smelled sulfur when running the hot water.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-14-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Posted By Lakejumper
No, I didn’t have any issue with Good Sam paying...

No, I didn’t have any issue with Good Sam paying out. I read my policy ahead of time and called them prior to taking the RV in for service to make sure that the issue would be covered. There are a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-13-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Posted By Lakejumper
David/dwaugh10, I sent you a PM.

David/dwaugh10, I sent you a PM.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,956
Posted By Lakejumper
Blastvalve has a good point. I spoke to them one...

Blastvalve has a good point. I spoke to them one time about a part that I couldn’t ID. They provided an email address and I sent them an email, with a picture of the part that I needed, while I was...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-13-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Posted By Lakejumper
You need to weigh out the cost and coverage but,...

You need to weigh out the cost and coverage but, this is why I purchased an extended warranty from Good Sam. It did have a $500 deductible on each item. I was especially concerned about the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-13-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,956
Posted By Lakejumper
I buy either directly from Winnebago parts dept....

I buy either directly from Winnebago parts dept. using the online link or calling them at 641-585-6395. Sometimes I buy the part on Amazon and they either ship directly from Winnebago or the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-01-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By Lakejumper
Cabover bed - Suspension Strap Broke

While driving out to the coast for the weekend, I heard a noise above my head and a part fell to the floor. The part was the plastic cover to the strap mechanism. The loft bed had dropped down and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-25-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Lakejumper
Chassis Battery -Parasitic Draw

I always turn off the chassis battery switch when the RV is stored. But, am curious what items would draw it down if it’s left on while in storage. I’m pretty sure the propane and carbon monoxide...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-11-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By Lakejumper
Call Curtis (owner) at Don's Truck Repair (Santa...

Call Curtis (owner) at Don's Truck Repair (Santa Rosa Ave.) and see if he can help you. If not, he might know someone who can. Chuck's Brake and Tire (Barham Ave.) may also know someone if Don's...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 157
Page 1 of 4 1 234

 
Forum Jump
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:34 AM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.