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Forum: New Member Check-In 01-08-2022, 05:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 770
Posted By Finhawk
Cool That's the reason that we are Snowbirds. I had...

That's the reason that we are Snowbirds. I had enough of the cold and wet. We spend the winters in Yuma and the summers in the Great PNW.
It's only 69 here today
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-08-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 344
Posted By Finhawk
Question Stepwell

I have a 2012 Itasca Meridian 42E. My stepwell cover stopped working due to dog hair. My question is I pulled the rubber backing. There are about 6 small screws holding the metal backing. Can I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-23-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Finhawk
I have DirecTV. I got another box from them . It...

I have DirecTV. I got another box from them . It looks up between the coax and the TV. It works well and it's not complicated
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-12-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,346
Posted By Finhawk
I offered a suggestion. If you Don't want it,...

I offered a suggestion. If you Don't want it, don't do it. I don't need any side remarks!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-12-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,346
Posted By Finhawk
Get a new cable

Get a new cable
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-02-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,710
Posted By Finhawk
I had the same problem. If you look at the arm,...

I had the same problem. If you look at the arm, you should see a fat pin that fits into a round slot. That's what holds the door. I used a pair of vice grip pliers and just squeezed it together....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,347
Posted By Finhawk
And don't forget Freightliner! !

And don't forget Freightliner! !
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Posted By Finhawk
And get a new power cord

And get a new power cord
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Posted By Finhawk
Grab the Matrix and pull it straight out. That...

Grab the Matrix and pull it straight out. That worked for my 2012 Meridian 42E
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-23-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,015
Posted By Finhawk
Get online and check out etrailer. They have a...

Get online and check out etrailer. They have a good selection of stuff
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-05-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By Finhawk
I let it sit with a jug of liquid plumber in the...

I let it sit with a jug of liquid plumber in the bowl for 4 days. Now it works. No damage at all
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-05-2016, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Posted By Finhawk
Thanks to those of you that suggested the new...

Thanks to those of you that suggested the new power cord. I bought one from Pace and it kicked that 4x4 right back into life.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-21-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By Finhawk
Electric Toilet

I managed to clog the toilet in my 2012 Meridian 42E. When I flushed, the macerator sounded like it was under a heavy load. The water went down a bit slower than usual. After a few more flushes to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-17-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Posted By Finhawk
Mine did not die in the electrical sense. The...

Mine did not die in the electrical sense. The picture turned white and grainy and that was the end of it. I turned it off overnite, turned it back on and got a flashing blue light display all across...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,440
Posted By Finhawk
Angry Matrix 4x4 HDMI in 2012 Meridian

Mine failed again. Seems like they last me about 2 years and then go belly up. Does anyone else have that issue?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-16-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Finhawk
Tank Flush

The problem was after 18 months(winters) in Las Vegas. the calieche in the water caught up with me. There as a chunk near the check valve that stopped the water flow and the tank flush tube was...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-03-2016, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 461
Posted By Finhawk
What's the trick? I've never been able to get...

What's the trick? I've never been able to get into it. Do you use the SN or the year, model, color to get in?
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-31-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Finhawk
Mine had a one year warranty when it quit. Their...

Mine had a one year warranty when it quit. Their customer service guy told me to go buy a new one. So I bought one from Progressive Industries that has a lifetime warranty. Problem solved for the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Finhawk
The passenger side is where the pipe hooks into...

The passenger side is where the pipe hooks into the tank flush. I think that either the nozzle or the pipe is clogged since no water is getting thru to the tank. Probably because of the crappy...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-31-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,084
Posted By Finhawk
Smile Black Tank Flush

I find it hard to believe that I'm the only one that has had problems with the flush system. Out of 50+ views, not even one reply. Maybe I am just the one lucky guy out all the Winnibago product...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-30-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 631
Posted By Finhawk
2012 Meridian 42E Black Water Tank

Has anyone tried to access the black water flush nozzle from the passengers side? I need to get to mine but the whole bulkhead is covered with carpet. My thought is cut across the top and just pull...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,963
Posted By Finhawk
It's like insurance. Ya don't need it until ya...

It's like insurance. Ya don't need it until ya need it
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-22-2016, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By Finhawk
I found that WD40 works well on fir pitch

I found that WD40 works well on fir pitch
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-08-2016, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,441
Posted By Finhawk
I had the same problem. Easy fix, removed the fir...

I had the same problem. Easy fix, removed the fir tree needles that were between the seal and the top of the slide
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-27-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Finhawk
Well, it was not the check valve. Now I think...

Well, it was not the check valve. Now I think it's a buildup of the crud in the Las Vegas water. So the plot thickens. No pun intended
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-24-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Finhawk
In my rig, that check valve is in the bedroom...

In my rig, that check valve is in the bedroom wall, not behind the cabinet. One mystery solved. Now to change out the valve. Thanks for the help, folks
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-21-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Finhawk
I checked the cabinet. My problem is that it has...

I checked the cabinet. My problem is that it has a back that is enclosed. All I can see is a painted back wall. . Maybe a saws-all but then I don't know how much room there is between the cabinet and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-13-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Finhawk
I've checked externally for obstructions. In fact...

I've checked externally for obstructions. In fact that was the first thing I did. The hose is clear, nothing that I can see in the pipe. The tank empties just fine. the problem is that no water is...
Forum: Northwest Region 05-06-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 65,201
Posted By Finhawk
Thumbs up Location

Travel Inn RV Resort in Elma, Wa for 2 more weeks. Site 54
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-06-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,184
Posted By Finhawk
Black Water Tank Flush

My Flush has stopped has stopped working. I hooked the water to it and there is no sound like it normally makes and hardly any water gets into the tank. Is there a filter in that system that might...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-24-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2,286
Views: 420,554
Posted By Finhawk
I have a 2012 Meridian 42E. My galley slide has...

I have a 2012 Meridian 42E. My galley slide has failed twice. Both times the entire slide mechanism was replaced. The last fix has lasted for about 2 years. I'm gunshy, I won't run that slide out for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-20-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By Finhawk
I noticed after I wrote this post that the...

I noticed after I wrote this post that the staples thru the top anchor board had been put in thru the back. So there was maybe a half inch of the staples holding it. I'm just glad it didn't happen...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-20-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 588
Posted By Finhawk
Angry 2012 Meridian Television

A couple of days ago, I went into my rig and the TV was hanging by the cords and leaning against the fireplace. I was lucky in that there was no damage to the TV. The cabinet face had pulled off the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-30-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,256
Posted By Finhawk
Rich, what are the lube points on that gally...

Rich, what are the lube points on that gally slide? The last I heard was that Lippert said no lube except for the gibs.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-30-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Finhawk
I had a mobile tech stop by yesterday. He said it...

I had a mobile tech stop by yesterday. He said it seems like the bed is going down too far and suggested attaching a 2x2 to the bottom of the bed platform to keep it from that dead spot.
Any...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-28-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 839
Posted By Finhawk
I just had the motor replaced. It looks like the...

I just had the motor replaced. It looks like the original---$477. It worked fine at the shop. Went back to the Park----extended just fine. the next morning the head lifted about a inch, just like...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-16-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,113
Posted By Finhawk
One of mine did the same thing. Looks like the...

One of mine did the same thing. Looks like the glue failed. So my cure is going to be Gorilla Glue and a long drywall screw thru the side piece on top
In fact, I may run a screw thru the top on all...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-16-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 474
Posted By Finhawk
2012 Meridian 42E Entrance Lights

All 3 of the bulbs have burned out in the entrance/accent lights under the dash on the right hand side of the steps. I'm not sure how to remove the covers. I tried prying them off but it seems like...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-26-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By Finhawk
We are using one that is held on by suction cups....

We are using one that is held on by suction cups. It works well
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-03-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By Finhawk
Meridian 42E Electric Toilet

After flushing the toilet, we have started getting a sewer smell inside the coach. Has anyone else encountered this situation? It doesn't happen all the time but when it does it's a OMG thing!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 695
Posted By Finhawk
What are you talking about? Those foam filters...

What are you talking about? Those foam filters that attach to the vent?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By Finhawk
That's strange. My Meridian has the tank on the...

That's strange. My Meridian has the tank on the drivers side. It makes no sense that they didn't do that on all the models for that year.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,487
Posted By Finhawk
I have a 2012 Itasca Meridian 42E. It's...

I have a 2012 Itasca Meridian 42E. It's comparable to the Ellipse but has less foo foo stuff. It's a great floor plan, a lot of room, plenty of storage in the basement and great for fulltiming. I...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-01-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,532
Posted By Finhawk
Suck it up, pay the tax and don't worry about it...

Suck it up, pay the tax and don't worry about it in the future. If you get pulled over and the Officer notices, which they will, that you have tags from one state on your Toad and one from another...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-12-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 33,450
Posted By Finhawk
I had RV Roof Armor put on last week. It should...

I had RV Roof Armor put on last week. It should take care of any problems up there.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-12-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,710
Posted By Finhawk
I had so oxidation on my roof and the caulk on...

I had so oxidation on my roof and the caulk on the end cap was bad. So I had the RV Roof Armor put on last week. Don't plan on any problems from now on
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-12-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Finhawk
Thanks Dennis. Sounds like time for a service...

Thanks Dennis. Sounds like time for a service call. Back surgery in January prevents me from doing any lifting or pulling.
It's cooling fine. the odor is kind of a chemical smell that's hard to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-10-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Finhawk
2012 Meridian 42E Maytag Refer

We have had a strange smell in the refrig for about the past 3 weeks. Now there is a white powder on the door seals.
Any ideas?
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-09-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,588
Posted By Finhawk
That won't work, Kerry. I have a Dr appointment...

That won't work, Kerry. I have a Dr appointment downtown at 1130 Monday. But if you ever get up this way, we're in Site 56 at the Fam Camp.
My Meridian, I think, was one of the first off the line...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 05-09-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,519
Posted By Finhawk
That's why it's a good idea to pull over and do a...

That's why it's a good idea to pull over and do a final check on the Toad before hitting the road. I have a TPMS so I know what is going on with all my tires. And the rear camera is on all the time....
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