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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-02-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lorene and John
Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. It's...

Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. It's been a mission but we think we have fixed the problem. When we were away at Christmas the windscreen got hit by a stone, cracked and had to be...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-13-2010, 02:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lorene and John
Thanks - frosty mornings but beautiful sunny...

Thanks - frosty mornings but beautiful sunny days. Do miss the heat though so please forward some South :)
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-13-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lorene and John
Whistling Noise from Top Cap

Many thanks for your prompt responses.

Hikerdogs we thought it might be the aerial as well but as we don't have a CB John removed the aerial but left the bracket. We took it for a test drive...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-12-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Lorene and John
Angry Whistling Noise from Top Cap

We have developed this very annoying whistling noise that appears to coming somewhere from around the top cap area on the drivers side in our '95 Vectra. We have looked at everything we can possibly...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-26-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Lorene and John
Dan thanks for your response and help. Have...

Dan thanks for your response and help. Have emailed you. Look forward to receiving the file.

Thanks
Lorene
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Lorene and John
Thanks for your response Tim. We have found...

Thanks for your response Tim. We have found that site and worked through the suggestions they have made but still can't fix the problem. It's incredibly frustrating as we had it going so it can't...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Lorene and John
Help with Norcold 682 in '95 Vectra

We have a Norcold 682 that is playing up. There is no Norcold agent here in New Zealand so we are trying to work through the problems in hope that we can fix it ourselves.

The fridge was working...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-20-2009, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,500
Posted By Lorene and John
Thanks for your prompt response. That was most...

Thanks for your prompt response. That was most useful - we have checked and found that the Thermistor is defective. We have been able to source one from Mobility RV but we are not sure how to...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 10-20-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,500
Posted By Lorene and John
Norcold 600 Series Thermistor replacement

We have a Norcold 600 series in our ' 95 Winnebago Vectra. We are having issues with it and suspect that the Thermistor needs to be replaced. As we reside outside the US we can't take it into a...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-15-2009, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,778
Posted By Lorene and John
Thanks Mike, that clears up the burnishing for me...

Thanks Mike, that clears up the burnishing for me we just call that wearing them in or seating them, down under.
According to the Winnebago specs for the year and model (1995 XC-21RDX) the Oshkosh...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 03-13-2009, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,082
Posted By Lorene and John
Sounds like the same problem that we had last...

Sounds like the same problem that we had last year. Ours is in a 95 Vectra without much space to sides and rear. Replacement kit came with some pretty good instructions and yes the change over can...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-12-2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,778
Posted By Lorene and John
Question Brake shudder and grab Query

Having an issue with all air brakes on 95 Vectra, Oshkosh chassis with 19.5 inch wheels. On first use following overnight park (park brake applied), brakes appear to bind and grab sharply causing a...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 01-08-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By Lorene and John
Thank you for your responses. We do not live in...

Thank you for your responses. We do not live in the US - we are based in New Zealand so suitable products here are a little more difficult to find because we are a small country. I did manage to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-22-2008, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By Lorene and John
Bill Let us know how you get on - there are...

Bill

Let us know how you get on - there are a few other people here who may be able to help you with suggestions. Send us an email if you need anything. Always pleased to help.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-21-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By Lorene and John
Bill See you are now home in NZ - have a...

Bill

See you are now home in NZ - have a talk to Bunce Motor Co in Glenfield Auckland, 09 4437454 - they are the Chev agents here and were very helpful when we had problems with our Tiffin which...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 11-18-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,383
Posted By Lorene and John
We have just replaced the fabric sofa and chairs...

We have just replaced the fabric sofa and chairs and put down new lino in the kitchen area and new carpet up front - it's really transformed the motorhome. Maybe the dark interior would look better...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-18-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By Lorene and John
I would be interested to know if anyone has come...

I would be interested to know if anyone has come up with a solution to stop cats clawing the mesh on the screen door - our cat hangs off it to attract our attention for getting in and out. As we are...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 11-18-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,534
Posted By Lorene and John
I would be interested to know if anyone has come...

I would be interested to know if anyone has come up with a solution to stop cats clawing the mesh on the screen door - our cat hangs off it to attract our attention for getting in and out. As we are...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-22-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Lorene and John
Our cat travels with us and at home she...

Our cat travels with us and at home she frequently uses a sisal wrapped scratching post (which saves the carpet!!). We wanted to carry one on the RV with us but it was bulky. So we purchased a...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 09-22-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Lorene and John
Our cat travels with us and at home she...

Our cat travels with us and at home she frequently uses a sisal wrapped scratching post (which saves the carpet!!). We wanted to carry one on the RV with us but it was bulky. So we purchased a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-31-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By Lorene and John
Many thanks for your response. It has been most...

Many thanks for your response. It has been most helpful. I have tracked down a supplier close to us who can provide that product.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-30-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By Lorene and John
The plastic covers (we think they are plastic) on...

The plastic covers (we think they are plastic) on the basement doors of our motorhome are applied to the metal backing with double sided tape. This tape is now letting go. We would be interested if...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-30-2008, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,171
Posted By Lorene and John
The plastic covers (we think they are plastic) on...

The plastic covers (we think they are plastic) on the basement doors of our motorhome are applied to the metal backing with double sided tape. This tape is now letting go. We would be interested if...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-25-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,764
Posted By Lorene and John
John thanks from across the Pacific - your notes...

John thanks from across the Pacific - your notes are very helpful for us down here.

John S
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-21-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By Lorene and John
We would be really interested to see a photo of...

We would be really interested to see a photo of the completed job if you are able. We are just in the process of fitting a Flat screen to our '95 Vectra - you may have some good tips for us.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-15-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Lorene and John
The Norcold in our '95 Vectra is not working - we...

The Norcold in our '95 Vectra is not working - we suspect that the area around the oriface needs cleaning as it was sitting in a very dusty area for some time. Under maintenance in the manual it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-15-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Lorene and John
The Norcold in our '95 Vectra is not working - we...

The Norcold in our '95 Vectra is not working - we suspect that the area around the oriface needs cleaning as it was sitting in a very dusty area for some time. Under maintenance in the manual it...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 07-05-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By Lorene and John
We can't say enough great things about PPL. We...

We can't say enough great things about PPL. We live in New Zealand (about 6,000 miles away) and purchased our first motorhome from them over the internet and flew up to complete the sale. They...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-19-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By Lorene and John
Thank you for your responses - they are much...

Thank you for your responses - they are much appreciated.

Jim will take a picture of it next week when
it's out of the yard. It's very plain - no swirls or strips - just off white on the top...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-18-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By Lorene and John
We have just had a full body paint on our 1995...

We have just had a full body paint on our 1995 Vectra. It was suggested to us that we have the front of the motorhome and the tow vehicle fitted with the clear film from Scotchgard. We are keen to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-18-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,636
Posted By Lorene and John
We have just had a full body paint on our 1995...

We have just had a full body paint on our 1995 Vectra. It was suggested to us that we have the front of the motorhome and the tow vehicle fitted with the clear film from Scotchgard. We are keen to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,282
Posted By Lorene and John
We have just had a full body paint on our 1995...

We have just had a full body paint on our 1995 Vectra - it looks fantastic. We would never ever have decals again given the work it was to remove the faded and damaged original ones.

Lorene and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-14-2008, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Lorene and John
Thank you for your response - that has been most...

Thank you for your response - that has been most helpful.

John
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-13-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Lorene and John
Does anyone know what grade of oil goes in the...

Does anyone know what grade of oil goes in the front stub axle bearing of a 1994 Osh Kosh chassis? It is sealed with a Series 340-343 Stemco Hub Seal. The Osh Kosh manual does not mention these in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-13-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Lorene and John
Does anyone know what grade of oil goes in the...

Does anyone know what grade of oil goes in the front stub axle bearing of a 1994 Osh Kosh chassis? It is sealed with a Series 340-343 Stemco Hub Seal. The Osh Kosh manual does not mention these in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-12-2008, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,212
Posted By Lorene and John
We have pleated shades in our Vectra. I prefer...

We have pleated shades in our Vectra. I prefer them to the curtains we had in our previous motorhome. They fold back neatly and they can be washed in the bath if dirty - just tie them together to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-05-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 1,141,396
Posted By Lorene and John
Thank you for your welcome. There is currently...

Thank you for your welcome. There is currently an American RV club being organised in NZ - Winnebagos to the fore https://irv2.infopop.cc/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_smile.gif We will pass the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-05-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3,369
Views: 1,141,396
Posted By Lorene and John
Can you please add us as well Thanks

Can you please add us as well

Thanks
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-07-2008, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,361
Posted By Lorene and John
We had some interesting leaks on our Vectra -...

We had some interesting leaks on our Vectra - it's really hard to see where they are coming in - I agree. It was suggested to us to run a hose on the area we thought it may be coming from for about...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-24-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By Lorene and John
JamesT We can answer your query regarding...

JamesT

We can answer your query regarding the Solar Panel - we also have a '95 Vectra. We had no light on the panel inside and no voltage was produced in sunlight. We decided it was probably...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-23-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,294
Posted By Lorene and John
We are the new owners of a 1995 Vectra and reside...

We are the new owners of a 1995 Vectra and reside outside the USA so at times it is difficult to source bits and pieces that we may need.

Unfortunately on arrival here we found parts of the Patio...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-23-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,294
Posted By Lorene and John
We are the new owners of a 1995 Vectra and reside...

We are the new owners of a 1995 Vectra and reside outside the USA so at times it is difficult to source bits and pieces that we may need.

Unfortunately on arrival here we found parts of the Patio...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,380
Posted By Lorene and John
We are missing the sun visor (mounted under the...

We are missing the sun visor (mounted under the front TV) in our '95 Vectra. I have tried Winnebago Parts but they no longer have them. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could find...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-19-2008, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,380
Posted By Lorene and John
We are missing the sun visor (mounted under the...

We are missing the sun visor (mounted under the front TV) in our '95 Vectra. I have tried Winnebago Parts but they no longer have them. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I could find...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-02-2008, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,725
Posted By Lorene and John
We used it along one side of our rubber roof in...

We used it along one side of our rubber roof in between the front and back caps above the awning on our '97 Tiffin Allegro - it was a great product - you couldn't even tell it had been done unless...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-19-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,653
Posted By Lorene and John
This is the advice we received from the...

This is the advice we received from the manufacturer when we had a crack in our shower in our Tiffin Allegro. We never had to do it but it sounds like good advice.

"As to repair, you can use ABS...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
Posted By Lorene and John
Our '95 Vectra has badly faded, chipped and sun...

Our '95 Vectra has badly faded, chipped and sun baked decals - a hot gun is very hard work and the decal just comes off in small pieces. There is a product available called Pro Strip from Superior...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-15-2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,076
Posted By Lorene and John
Our '95 Vectra has badly faded, chipped and sun...

Our '95 Vectra has badly faded, chipped and sun baked decals - a hot gun is very hard work and the decal just comes off in small pieces. There is a product available called Pro Strip from Superior...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-27-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By Lorene and John
We live in New Zealand and have just taken...

We live in New Zealand and have just taken delivery of a 1995 Diesel Vectra which was shipped out from California. Our timber colour is Salem Cherry. I am trying to find out what the timber is that...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-27-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By Lorene and John
We live in New Zealand and have just taken...

We live in New Zealand and have just taken delivery of a 1995 Diesel Vectra which was shipped out from California. Our timber colour is Salem Cherry. I am trying to find out what the timber is that...
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