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Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-02-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 916
Posted By nbounder
Lazy Daze Tucson and Blue Water Parker come to...

Lazy Daze Tucson and Blue Water Parker come to mind. Lazy Days is a bit upscale, but not terribly so. Real nice accommodations, including a no charge RV driving class. It has a Camping World right...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 10-27-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,340
Posted By nbounder
I learned many years ago that the Corvette window...

I learned many years ago that the Corvette window motor in older cars had weak internal seals. After time, the shaft grease would crawl past the seal and into the commutator area. It then insulates...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-08-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,093
Posted By nbounder
Beeeeee Careful!! I am a big fan of the RVI...

Beeeeee Careful!! I am a big fan of the RVI system, and have found their products excellent and their service excellent. I spoke to them in the regard of the new TPMS system integrated into the...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 10-07-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,085
Posted By nbounder
Camping World, as most folks know, is a branch of...

Camping World, as most folks know, is a branch of the Good Sam megalopolis. The big cheese is Marcus Lemonis . .he rules Good Sam, CW, and lord known what else. If I had a CW issue as mentioned...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-01-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By nbounder
So plumbers grease is silicone??! Not really . ....

So plumbers grease is silicone??! Not really . . . .Sorry., try again.Back to engineering school, mr Miata.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-30-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By nbounder
If it was mine, I'd spend just a little time at...

If it was mine, I'd spend just a little time at the dealer and let him come up with a solution. Should that fail, I'd buy a nice clean 1X3, stain it red-brown, cut a 'vee' in the top and slide it...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-30-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,516
Posted By nbounder
As TX iceman said, the sensing element in either...

As TX iceman said, the sensing element in either detector has a finite life and needs p4riodic replacement. There are a bunch of reasons why a propane detector will alert, including dog farts,...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 09-22-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,663
Posted By nbounder
My old bounder (95) had the same condition. ...

My old bounder (95) had the same condition. Bottom line, new board fixed it right up . Best $100 i'd spent, up to this point. Biggest hassle was getting the propane feed pipe out of the way so the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-22-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,627
Posted By nbounder
WHAT!! You mean to say that something from CW...

WHAT!! You mean to say that something from CW actually works as advertised? I am shocked.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-22-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,278
Posted By nbounder
Me too - I spray those jacks religiously every...

Me too - I spray those jacks religiously every time we break camp. So far, they always zip right up there. (I exaggerate a bit). The tip on the aux ignition position is most valuable - On more than...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-21-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 700
Posted By nbounder
My '01 Itasca has similar probs - the coach is...

My '01 Itasca has similar probs - the coach is sitting crooked on the chassis. Going down the road it's quite obvious. I, too, called Winnie and guess what they said??!! (Only one guess per rv'r!)
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 09-10-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,383
Posted By nbounder
One thing I did not see addressed : Do not forget...

One thing I did not see addressed : Do not forget that this whole operation is being done because there is a leak somewhere and the original inert gas has gone away, replaced by dirty yucky damp air....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-05-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,734
Posted By nbounder
Sticking windows

I absolutely love my '01 Itasca Suncruiser. The only real kink is the sliding windows. They are difficult as all get out to move, and frequently a window will 'stick' for a few inches then let go...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-25-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By nbounder
It's a 5/16 hex key. No. you will not find one...

It's a 5/16 hex key. No. you will not find one at Home D'Po, but I found an ample supply at True Value, & I bet the same will apply to Ace Hardware (These are real hardware stores). I could not...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-25-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,777
Posted By nbounder
Getting hosed on repair costs is not very...

Getting hosed on repair costs is not very unusual. Some shops are very good at reading potential customers (AKA 'Johns'). If the service writer reads you as a softee, you get the "$2000 give or...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 08-22-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,452
Posted By nbounder
I hope you have not handed over the big check...

I hope you have not handed over the big check yet, because the only thing you can do is tell him "YOU Mr dealer, are responsible for delivering me a fully working unit. I am not your tester. Either...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-24-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 989
Posted By nbounder
BFlinn181...

BFlinn181 (https://www.irv2.com/forums/members/bflinn181-81155.html) - the clarification was well written. Thanx...I should have thought of it myself. but I shall use age as the excuse this time. -
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 07-23-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,955
Posted By nbounder
Another fine example of someone saving a buck by...

Another fine example of someone saving a buck by using "less than premium" parts. It's OK to say the non premium stuff is "just as good". but what do the FACTS say??
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-23-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,988
Posted By nbounder
gacamp is right - the response is bass ackwards...

gacamp is right - the response is bass ackwards to my experience . . . .the dash air is commonly less powerful than either roof air unit.....WAY less powerful
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-20-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,850
Posted By nbounder
I think PUSHED AROUND is pretty close - I bet a...

I think PUSHED AROUND is pretty close - I bet a good percentage of the MH folks I know (at least half) are financially solid and won't even TRY to work on their rigs - they just bring it down to...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-17-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By nbounder
The standard answer for the question . . ."what...

The standard answer for the question . . ."what should my gas mileage be on my Class A coach ?" is . . . 7MPG, give or take. Damn good thing we didn't buy our rigs to get good fuel efficiency,...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-15-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,065
Posted By nbounder
You might ask the nice man at the glass store for...

You might ask the nice man at the glass store for a quote on removing the diamonds, too.
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-15-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 989
Posted By nbounder
First lesson: be sure all breakers are OFF before...

First lesson: be sure all breakers are OFF before plugging in. I have known a number of folks who purposely turn the breakers ON before plugging in. I have looked at their plugs when they were...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-13-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By nbounder
I recommend strongly AGAINST silicone adhesive. ...

I recommend strongly AGAINST silicone adhesive. Once you have used it, there are no more options in case of adhesive failure. It exudes a thin slimy layer of silicone oil (or so the engineers at...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-13-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,371
Posted By nbounder
I totally agree with the 'drinks for 6. sleeps...

I totally agree with the 'drinks for 6. sleeps only 2' rule. The minute one brings a guest into a MH overnight, then NOBODY gets a good nights sleep. No fair to the guest, even less fair to the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-11-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 894
Posted By nbounder
DDB - This is a most valuable hint, but 1...

DDB - This is a most valuable hint, but 1 question remains . . .do you have the U floorplan? I do, and the mirror does not cover the rear of the shower faucet. Perhaps I am confused . . . . ........
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 07-10-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,009
Posted By nbounder
gatorcq is on the right path. After...

gatorcq is on the right path. After accumulating all the pertinent numbers, call the mfr tech line and put the problem into their lap. They have a whole lot more experience with the product than...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-08-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By nbounder
Mr. new-old . . . ....If you are lucky, you live...

Mr. new-old . . . ....If you are lucky, you live in a town with another good ol' boy from this forum. That would help you a lot having a buddy - I bet your 'problem' is a simple one, to boot. ...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-07-2013, 10:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,205
Posted By nbounder
If at all possible, fill your charging hose...

If at all possible, fill your charging hose before hooking onto the low side port. Just open the valve on the can (a little bit is enough)till you get some 134A flowing out. Close valve, attach...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-30-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,480
Posted By nbounder
I also wanted to reposition the camera for a look...

I also wanted to reposition the camera for a look further back. It was easy enough, but there was one small kink . . . .the hex head fastener they used to secure the camera on my Itasca was 8mm. I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-16-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 813
Posted By nbounder
Joe - we'll be happy to have you 'out west'...

Joe - we'll be happy to have you 'out west' anytime. As we live in the mountains of AZ, where Wyatt Earp hung out and Barry Goldwater sold nails and chew in a store down the block, you're more than...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-10-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,493
Posted By nbounder
floor mats . . . . ......

smlranger - I did 'zactly as you did - bought a welcome mat (w/o the word) and just set it down in front of the drivers seat. Looked so nice that we then went back to Home D'po and bought more to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-10-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,496
Posted By nbounder
How interesting - for whatever reason, I was...

How interesting - for whatever reason, I was under the impression that Workhorse was a low dollar Chevy knock off. Haddaya like those apples?! I guess ya learn somethin' new every day!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-05-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,411
Posted By nbounder
Cheryl - I believe the 1990 truck has plastic...

Cheryl - I believe the 1990 truck has plastic lenses. I'm guessin' that if it were glass, it would not have oxidized so badly. On this topic - the nice young man at O'Rielly told me some time back...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-03-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,411
Posted By nbounder
I have found that acetone appplied with a stiff...

I have found that acetone appplied with a stiff wire brush actually helped a bunch. Not to where the lights were 'crystal clear', however. Considering that I was working on a 1990 Ford truck, maybe...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-01-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By nbounder
HWH jack concerns

Vehicle is an '01 Itasca Suncruiser, bought used this year in Q-Site. It came equipped with HWH (hydraulic) jacks. They function OK, but there are 2 things that trouble me. . . ....
1) The jacks...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-27-2013, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,437
Posted By nbounder
If my memory serves, the 1076 is a bayonet base...

If my memory serves, the 1076 is a bayonet base bulb. In my days as an auto repairman, I recall that when we got a stuck bulb, the 'trick' was to squirt a little Kroil down in there if at all...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 05-23-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,630
Posted By nbounder
The descriptor "trained" can frequently be...

The descriptor "trained" can frequently be misused. Particularly in the case of CW.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-23-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By nbounder
My 75 Corvette had a 'buried' battery - the...

My 75 Corvette had a 'buried' battery - the battery box was behind the drivers seat. The only way to get it out gracefully (w/o too much cussin' & fussin') was to slip a length of a workmans 3"...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-20-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,150
Posted By nbounder
Bruce - nicely put. Same advice applies to a...

Bruce - nicely put. Same advice applies to a number of other posters, eh?!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-14-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 623
Posted By nbounder
FWIW _ I'd prefer to change the sconces to a...

FWIW _ I'd prefer to change the sconces to a style that accommodates LEDs. The ones in my '01 Suncruiser get so hot it scares me . .& I don't scare easily! I just don't use 'em!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-10-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 686
Posted By nbounder
Have you heard of the 'far sighting' technique?? ...

Have you heard of the 'far sighting' technique?? It means you always look far down the road, not directly in front of the coach. I had to hear regularly from DW about how I wander all over the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-03-2013, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 818
Posted By nbounder
NSDIENES - I trust someone has showed you how to...

NSDIENES - I trust someone has showed you how to lift up the dashboard, yielding easy (so to speak) access to the morass of wires and gauges and other stuff down there. I have not seen an RV that...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-03-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,795
Posted By nbounder
I have the same manual as LEHAFR . . . .no where...

I have the same manual as LEHAFR . . . .no where does it say WD40 for ANY use in a MH. The stuff is for folks who watch too much TV and actually believe what they are fed. If you have a can of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-19-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,035
Posted By nbounder
The basement air has its advantages &...

The basement air has its advantages & disadvantages, as noted in the responses above. I can only add that my shop wants me to get the unit serviced regularly because the fan and another motor in...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-18-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,012
Posted By nbounder
Itasca 'crabbing'

Vehicle is an '01 Itasca on a Ford F53 gasser chassis. Noticed a week or 2 ago after following the wife driving it that the body seems to not be on the frame squarely. The unit drives straight down...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-13-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,402
Posted By nbounder
Any reasonably competent RV store should have...

Any reasonably competent RV store should have them in stock. Call around before you go buzzing around town. These are common parts.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-13-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,710
Posted By nbounder
My '01 Suncruiser has a tank rinser that is...

My '01 Suncruiser has a tank rinser that is pretty much only decorative. When used, it makes no difference in readings. I shall continue reading forums and trying any cocamamie idea, just in case...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-08-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 715
Posted By nbounder
Joe-rig looks beautiful, just like mine. Funny...

Joe-rig looks beautiful, just like mine. Funny thing - I also drive an '01 Itasca. Needed some work after purchase, but now it's fine. Most important thing I'd say is to find a competent, honest...
Forum: MH-General Discussions & Problems 04-06-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,980
Posted By nbounder
You didn't mention anything about a "super C",...

You didn't mention anything about a "super C", and I think that's good. Those huge class Cs are just as much of a problem turning, etc as a 35ft+ class A. Just like a class A, you'll need to tow a...
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