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Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 04-21-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 34,550
Posted By Invent1
I built a lift for my Hayabusa. It adds only 2'...

I built a lift for my Hayabusa. It adds only 2' to our 30' Itasca so we can go almost anywhere a car can go -- and importantly -- back up easily or do a 3 pt turn when needed.

The bike is...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-16-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Invent1
I appreciate the input. I believe my window...

I appreciate the input. I believe my window frames have a thick rubber gasket as the outside seal.

I'll certainly check that again when I fly out to the RV. However, what I was considering was if...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-15-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By Invent1
Water leak, R window area, 08 30' Sunova

Just before leaving our '08 30' Sunova in outside storage in the wet northwest, I noticed a water leak in the R (passenger side) window area. The map pocket was getting damp and I traced the...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-06-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,761
Posted By Invent1
FYI: Dry air, used by any good tire dealer - or...

FYI: Dry air, used by any good tire dealer - or achieved with a simple in-line dessicant filter, has no moisture either.

Please explain the physics behind your statement that moisture increases...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-01-2009, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
I called Winnie and found the bad news: the 30B -...

I called Winnie and found the bad news: the 30B - Ford chassis design can be over the max weight on the rear axle with modest weight on the hitch - even when the coach is lightly loaded.

They...
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 08-30-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 34,550
Posted By Invent1
For safety, I have redundancy. (1) The locking...

For safety, I have redundancy. (1) The locking rod, (2) 3/8-16 bolts from the rack cross bar to the frame and (3) the electric hoist.

For my RV, every 100 lbs at the hitch increases rear axle...
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 08-30-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 34,550
Posted By Invent1
My home-made mc rack would probably work on a tt...

My home-made mc rack would probably work on a tt but would about 640 lbs about 12 inches behind the tt put too much weight on the tt axles, move the tt cg so far back as to make it unstable, or cause...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-30-2009, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
Thanks. I will call Winnie and will...

Thanks.

I will call Winnie and will re-weigh but I'm beginning to fear the worst: that the 30B - Ford chassis design will be over the max weight on the rear axle with modest weight on the hitch -...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-28-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
Becks, Thanks for the very detailed info,...

Becks,

Thanks for the very detailed info, it's quite a help.

Winnie specs list the max at my rear axle at 11,000 (Ford chassis). 400 lbs at the hitch on yours would add about 660 on the rear...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-28-2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
Your input has been enlightening and helpful....

Your input has been enlightening and helpful. Yes, I will get it weighed again, and will do it without the hitch weight. I'd like to weigh each corner individually but not sure where to do this. The...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-27-2009, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
Ken, Thanks for the specifc info from your...

Ken,

Thanks for the specifc info from your experience. It lends credence to my fear that the RV was built with a rear weight near the max limit. And this may mean that it is over the max limit...
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 08-27-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 34,550
Posted By Invent1
Sorry, I don't know the lingo, what's a TT/Fiver?

Sorry, I don't know the lingo, what's a TT/Fiver?
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-27-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,761
Posted By Invent1
Also recommend you read the above link, but for a...

Also recommend you read the above link, but for a dfferent purpose: to see how a scientific fact of minor effect is exaggerated for marketing purposes.
1. "Nitrogen has an extremely lower rate of...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 08-27-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,761
Posted By Invent1
Can anyone direct us to a scientific discussion...

Can anyone direct us to a scientific discussion (not marketing propaganda) on how Equal or the other aftermarket products work? I doubt it.

Anecdotal experiences are notoriously unreliable. Just...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-27-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By Invent1
Has anyone weighed axles on a 30B Itasca?

'Finally weighed my axles on my 08 30B and got a shock: almost 1000 lbs over the max rating for the rear axle. Front axle under the rated max.

Here are the relevant specs:

400 lb on trailer...
Forum: Motorcycles, Bikes & Buggys 08-27-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 34,550
Posted By Invent1
For those MH's where the amount of weight on the...

For those MH's where the amount of weight on the rear axle is an issue:

on a 99 25' Flair, I installed a store-bought rack with ramp (maybe weighed 50 lbs) for a 360 lb thumper (650 cc). Later...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-13-2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Invent1
Tim, Thanks for the information. It's...

Tim,

Thanks for the information. It's exactly what I need. And, yes, the tires are 245/70R19.5.

And your advice on gauges is dead-on too, I've designed several electronic gauges. +/- 2% or...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-09-2008, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Invent1
Our 08 Itasca 30B (9k miles) has developed a...

Our 08 Itasca 30B (9k miles) has developed a questionable trait: upshifting very late when first started (cold if you call 65F cold). Leaving our neighborhood, after sitting for a couple weeks, the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-09-2008, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 935
Posted By Invent1
Our 08 Itasca 30B (9k miles) has developed a...

Our 08 Itasca 30B (9k miles) has developed a questionable trait: upshifting very late when first started (cold if you call 65F cold). Leaving our neighborhood, after sitting for a couple weeks, the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-04-2008, 05:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,406
Posted By Invent1
Porscheracer, The Ford chassis issues were (1)...

Porscheracer,
The Ford chassis issues were (1) noisey power steering/brake pump and (2)vibrations, both quickly and easily identified if anyone at Winnie test drove it, and of course by the delivery...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-03-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,406
Posted By Invent1
Our first RV was a new Fleetwood Flair (1999);...

Our first RV was a new Fleetwood Flair (1999); over 27 problems at pick-up. After 6 trips to the dealer (Lazy Days) we gave up and said we'd never buy another new RV.

Well, we just bought an 08...
Forum: Technology: Internet, TV, Satellite, Cell Phones, etc. 10-03-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,311
Posted By Invent1
Same issue with my Jensen 26"¯ LCD TV - 110v...

Same issue with my Jensen 26"¯ LCD TV - 110v JE2608 system, and it's
not the remote,
not a timer,
not a dirty switch,
not an inverter problem (it's 120v)
not a power interupt problem.
Dealer...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-18-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,911
Posted By Invent1
08 Itasca 30B, new, problems caused by factory: ...

08 Itasca 30B, new, problems caused by factory:

Sun visor fell on driver (screws only went into thin veneer - assembler didn't care)
Rear outlet pulled out (nifty screw clip wouldn't grab on...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-18-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By Invent1
My new 08 Itasca 30B had pretty severe vibrations...

My new 08 Itasca 30B had pretty severe vibrations at 35 and 65 mph. Dealer and the big W said "Not our problem - go to Ford" Fortunately, after many hours of research we found a great Ford...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-18-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By Invent1
My new 08 Itasca 30B had pretty severe vibrations...

My new 08 Itasca 30B had pretty severe vibrations at 35 and 65 mph. Dealer and the big W said "Not our problem - go to Ford" Fortunately, after many hours of research we found a great Ford...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-18-2008, 07:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,429
Posted By Invent1
Same issue w/my new 08 Itasca w/ventline...

Same issue w/my new 08 Itasca w/ventline rangehood. $125/hr Dealer was clueless and useless.
Solution: I removed 4 screws holding rangehood. (It is awkward bending under the hood to see the screws.)...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-29-2008, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,042
Posted By Invent1
Good suggestions. Thanks, I appreciate them. ...

Good suggestions. Thanks, I appreciate them.
John
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-26-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,798
Posted By Invent1
My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis)...

My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis) had pretty bad vibration problems when we picked it up from our Itasca dealer (Harberson, Port Richey FL). Before the sale, we told them our previous...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-26-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,798
Posted By Invent1
My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis)...

My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis) had pretty bad vibration problems when we picked it up from our Itasca dealer (Harberson, Port Richey FL). Before the sale, we told them our previous...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-26-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,042
Posted By Invent1
My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis)...

My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis) had pretty bad vibration problems when we picked it up from our Itasca dealer (Harberson, Port Richey FL). Before the sale, we told them our previous...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-26-2008, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,042
Posted By Invent1
My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis)...

My new 30B Itasca/Winnie (Ford F35 V10 chassis) had pretty bad vibration problems when we picked it up from our Itasca dealer (Harberson, Port Richey FL). Before the sale, we told them our previous...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-25-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By Invent1
Thanks gang. Your suggestions about the window...

Thanks gang. Your suggestions about the window weep/drain slots seems to be the answer. I filled them with ribbon calk (thanks for that idea also) as a temporary test and the noise seems to be gone....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-25-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By Invent1
Ken,Just to give you something more to think...

Ken,Just to give you something more to think about: My wife and I looked at both the 29R and the 30B and decided on the latter. We didn't value the 29R's extra slide out in the bedroom, and we really...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-25-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Invent1
I'm glad I didn't listen to my dealer, Harry at...

I'm glad I didn't listen to my dealer, Harry at Harberson, who said the noise was normal. I traced the noise to the hyrdovac (power brake booster) and took it to Gator Ford for this problem and...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-25-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,852
Posted By Invent1
If it has always been smooth and only now the...

If it has always been smooth and only now the vibration has appeared, I'd look first to a tire problem. Vibrations under 45 are usually high runout/out-of-round wheels or tires.

Note that...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-13-2008, 05:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By Invent1
Steve and Frank, Thanks for telling me about...

Steve and Frank,

Thanks for telling me about your experience and what you found.

I'll try both.

John
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-12-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By Invent1
New 2008 Itasca 30B has wind noise/whistle (like...

New 2008 Itasca 30B has wind noise/whistle (like a vent window that's cracked open, for anyone who can remember vent windows)at the top outer corner of windshield on both sides. Starts over 45 mph...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-12-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,281
Posted By Invent1
New 2008 Itasca 30B has wind noise/whistle (like...

New 2008 Itasca 30B has wind noise/whistle (like a vent window that's cracked open, for anyone who can remember vent windows)at the top outer corner of windshield on both sides. Starts over 45 mph...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-12-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Invent1
Thanks for the posts. I assumed that it was...

Thanks for the posts.
I assumed that it was the trans: it sounded like a noisy pump, it was there at idle, it varied with engine rpm with each shift. However, the posts made me realize I wasn't...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-12-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Invent1
Thanks for the posts. I assumed that it was...

Thanks for the posts.
I assumed that it was the trans: it sounded like a noisy pump, it was there at idle, it varied with engine rpm with each shift. However, the posts made me realize I wasn't...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-12-2008, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Invent1
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I did post on the...

Thanks for the reply.
Yes, I did post on the Ford Chassis but received only one reply, so I thought this might be the more traveled of the forums.
This was a simple yes or no question from forum...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-11-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By Invent1
Ordered a Winnie 30B and just took delivery. We...

Ordered a Winnie 30B and just took delivery. We bought a new 26 Flair in '99 (our first RV)and drove it around the country for 5 years. It was a base model and had 26 things not working when new. 6...
Forum: New Member Check-In 03-11-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By Invent1
Ordered a Winnie 30B and just took delivery. We...

Ordered a Winnie 30B and just took delivery. We bought a new 26 Flair in '99 (our first RV)and drove it around the country for 5 years. It was a base model and had 26 things not working when new. 6...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-11-2008, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Invent1
It was surprising that I didn't see anything on...

It was surprising that I didn't see anything on this in web searches; makes me think this is a bad new tranny and not a normal noise.

The radio has to be up fairly loud to mask it; even at a stop.
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-11-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Invent1
Billy, Thanks for the input. This noise is...

Billy,

Thanks for the input. This noise is constant, you definately would have noticed it. I guess I'll have to start a few other RV's with TorgShift transmissions at the dealership to compare...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Invent1
Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford...

Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford chassis seems a big improvement in handling and braking over my '99 Workhorse (454).
However, the trans is really noisey, even at idle at a stop. It...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By Invent1
Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford...

Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford chassis seems a big improvement in handling and braking over my '99 Workhorse (454).
However, the trans is really noisey, even at idle at a stop. It...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-10-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Invent1
Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford...

Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford chassis seems a big improvement in handling and braking over my '99 Workhorse (454).
However, the trans is really noisey, even at idle at a stop. It...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 03-10-2008, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By Invent1
Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford...

Just picked up my new Itasca 30B -- the Ford chassis seems a big improvement in handling and braking over my '99 Workhorse (454).
However, the trans is really noisey, even at idle at a stop. It...
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