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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-18-2024, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,939
Posted By toddb
FWIW We have 2011 42QD. ~120K miles on it. Always...

FWIW We have 2011 42QD. ~120K miles on it. Always stored undercover in Oregon or indoors in an RV garage (swamp cooled when in Havasu, heated now in Prescott). Overall the interior has held up well....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-19-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By toddb
Pretty sure I have the same slide mechanism on...

Pretty sure I have the same slide mechanism on our 2011. Winnie did not change out to the newer and very problematic slide out mechanism until 2013 or 14? It sounds like the slide motors are out of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-16-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Long ago I looked at replacing one of the rear...

Long ago I looked at replacing one of the rear light assemblies that was fogged.
It looked like 07-13 Chevy Surburban with LED lights was the donor vehicle.
Could be wrong tho, I never got around...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-10-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By toddb
Freightliner in Tolleson, right off Loop 101...

Freightliner in Tolleson, right off Loop 101 (west) by I-10. It's an Oasis shop so handles motorhomes no issues, have been getting chassis and Cummins engine service there more or less yearly for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-09-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By toddb
We have a 2011 Ellipse. The connector you show in...

We have a 2011 Ellipse. The connector you show in the pic (above and left of the Genset) is the correct one for a tow to provide air. Unfortunately, been there done that several times over the last...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-23-2023, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Had it done. I'd scheduled routine maintenance...

Had it done. I'd scheduled routine maintenance last Fall at Freightliner Tolleson (PHX suburb), and told the Oasis Service Manager (Kirk at the time) I would wait as usual. He advised about the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-10-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Make sure your coolant SCA/DCAs get checked and...

Make sure your coolant SCA/DCAs get checked and are in spec. We had an engine rebuild at about 80K miles. Long story short, probably combination of things, SCAs not properly monitored (despite...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-04-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Jesse's answer above is correct. The check valve...

Jesse's answer above is correct. The check valve in the City water line.
Look behind the water panel and trace the lines from the hose reel. The checkvalve is in the line maybe 18" back. And awkard...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Update one day and 1 storm later..... The...

Update one day and 1 storm later.....

The "V" in the roller was enough to allow slack at one end and the wind actually picked up the roller and smacked it down on the roof last evening. No damage...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-09-2023, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Full Wall Slide - Awning Topper Roller Failure

2011 Itasca Ellipse 42QD (full wall slide).
Had trouble with the slide topper rolling up last time we pulled the slide in. I unhinged the metal slide cover to see if that was binding somewhere....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-02-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By toddb
You are going to get a lot of comments. Mostly...

You are going to get a lot of comments. Mostly negative as in "don't do it". The safe approach is to *not* trust the air in the air bags or the coaches jacks to work under it. Run it up on solid wood...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-25-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Your tag looks about right. DwayneG's looks like...

Your tag looks about right. DwayneG's looks like mine before Freightliner adjusted the air bag pressure on the tag.
Steer Axle 14,140 lbs.
Drive Axle 14,020 lbs.
Tag Axle 9,040 lbs.
Total: 37,200...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-25-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Note also that there are batteries in that radio...

Note also that there are batteries in that radio control on the steering wheel. It does not get power up the column like cruise control, wipers etc.

PS Not aware of any batteies for the IR sensor...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-14-2023, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By toddb
Check out this thread...it will keep you reading...

Check out this thread...it will keep you reading for a while:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/winnebago-tour-tips-161008.html
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-08-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Power (Watts) is I (amps) X E (Volts) P=I*E ...

Power (Watts) is I (amps) X E (Volts) P=I*E
1500W / 12 V = 125A draw. So not out of line considering the Inverter is pulling from the batteries to convert to AC for the microwave. At the microwave...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-24-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 883
Posted By toddb
2011 42QD here. 117K miles. Thru State Farm...

2011 42QD here. 117K miles. Thru State Farm $1900/year with $1000 deductible. Full coverage. Note that every bit of insurance we have, house, cars, umbrella, MH is with State Farm. When I went...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-02-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Our 2011 also has DRL. They go off when the...

Our 2011 also has DRL. They go off when the ignition is off.
One other headlight quirk....if you use the windshield wipers, even momentarily, that turns the headlights on and the the dash lights to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-22-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By toddb
FWIW just installed 2 Toyo M170 in 295/75 22.5 on...

FWIW just installed 2 Toyo M170 in 295/75 22.5 on the front of my coach.
Total price including AZ sales tax was approx $1100 at the local Toyo dealer in Prescott AZ that handles "big truck" tires....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 12-18-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Invert is when batteries are supplying 12v and...

Invert is when batteries are supplying 12v and powering 120V items ie discharging. The 3 charge states mine displays with correcponding reduced amperage: bulk, absorb, and float.
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 11-30-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,117
Posted By toddb
Built essentially the same thing, about as high...

Built essentially the same thing, about as high but wider. I use velcro to hold it to the "A" pillar and the bottom edge velcros to my dash. Originally put it in to kill reflections at night, now...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Also looks like it protects the fluid/Aquahot...

Also looks like it protects the fluid/Aquahot circulation lines that go to the heater core in the forward couch arm. Our plan for this winter is to remove the couch and put in 2 nice lounge chairs....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Yep it's there! Thanks. It is literally right...

Yep it's there! Thanks. It is literally right next to the Aquahot diesel burner switches and yet it never registered, I've never used it before.
RTFM or open eyes I guess is the lesson :-)

Thx...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-15-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Engine Block Heater?We have a 2011 Ellipse (Tour)...

Engine Block Heater?We have a 2011 Ellipse (Tour) 42QD. Had it since new.
I have on ocassion used the Aquahot Engine Heater. But she's going to be out for 2 nights as I load up for a multi-week trip...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-28-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By toddb
FWIW there is also a low voltage cut out on the...

FWIW there is also a low voltage cut out on the 450D. If it detects low battery voltage, it will refuse to come on even if battery voltage comes back up. it takes a reset of the microswitch with...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-05-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By toddb
As noted above if you have IFS they have to lift...

As noted above if you have IFS they have to lift from the tires I believe.
My 2011 is solid front axle so they can lift from the axle (which they did).
They also need a way to connect into the air...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-03-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By toddb
CoachNet

Lots of people have mixed experiences, thought I'd chip in with a recent (positive) one...like yesterday....

On the way home from Lake Havasu on I40 east bound. Literally between the 2 exits for...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-15-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
If it's like mine (2011) it's actually a chrome...

If it's like mine (2011) it's actually a chrome wrap/film over plastic.
WBGO wants way too much money for those. One of mine got cut up with high pressure spray wash. it ain't pretty but I used a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 375
Posted By toddb
Can't help you with the wiring but I deal with...

Can't help you with the wiring but I deal with the jacks down buzzer by avoiding it! I flip the ignition switch to ACC, retract the jacks then start and warm up.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-04-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 391
Posted By toddb
Should be in your owners manual, but assuming...

Should be in your owners manual, but assuming it's the MCD roller shades like our 2011:
...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-10-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 647
Posted By toddb
Have had Hendersons work on 2 different rigs, our...

Have had Hendersons work on 2 different rigs, our 07 National Tropical and our current 2011 Ellpse 42QD. Both time the visit made a great difference in ride and handling. Well worth the time and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-06-2022, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
FWIW I replaced my 6 house AGM batteries with...

FWIW I replaced my 6 house AGM batteries with Duracell, purchased from Batteries + Bulbs. Same specs as the OEM NAPA batteries but $50/ea lower cost. Both made by Deka, just different brand labels.
...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-26-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,094
Posted By toddb
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/tour-42qd-slide-q...

https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/tour-42qd-slide-question-379137.html
Powergear in 11 and I think 12 as well. Winnie had a few years of problematic slides after that before fixing.

Ours is a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-06-2022, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Yep, Used that to line the backside of all our...

Yep, Used that to line the backside of all our overhead and pantry cabinets. Cutting it slightly large allows it to wedge in place nicely. Really does help cut down heat getting into cabinets....
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 03-06-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,697
Posted By toddb
Had a 2015 Rubicon. I understand what they are...

Had a 2015 Rubicon. I understand what they are doing in 7-8-9. Once Transfer case is in neutral, shifting to reverse then to drive you should *not* go anywhere. That's what transfer case in neutral...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-06-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,132
Posted By toddb
We've had good luck with bundling. In our case...

We've had good luck with bundling. In our case everything is with State Farm, including the Umbrella policy. I did go shopping for MH insurance via an independent agent a few years ago, but that came...
Forum: Newmar Owner's Forum 02-20-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,219
Posted By toddb
One of our dogs liked to stick her head out the...

One of our dogs liked to stick her head out the small driver side sliding window. She'd do it traveling on the road and sometimes at rest stops she'd get up there and we'd hear the air bags deflating...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 01-25-2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,001
Posted By toddb
FWIW we have a 2011 Ellipse 42QD. Bought it new...

FWIW we have a 2011 Ellipse 42QD. Bought it new in 2011. 110K miles on it, just got back from 3K mile, 3 month trip to the PNW. Still keeping it, not planning on replacing it.

Some of the smaller...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 01-24-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 939
Posted By toddb
https://hollywoodracks.com/collections/electric-bi...

https://hollywoodracks.com/collections/electric-bike-hitch-racks

Bought one to carry 2 fat tire e-bikes. Not cheap, about $500, not light, about 80lbs, but solid, well built. Had it for 2+ years...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 696
Posted By toddb
Ditto. If the batteries are original, you...

Ditto.

If the batteries are original, you will likely be looking at replacing all of them. 6 AGM coach batteries +- 2 Chassis. FWIW chassis batteries were replaced very reasonably $-wise by...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 09-19-2021, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By toddb
Long still open thread on Tour/Ellipse covering...

Long still open thread on Tour/Ellipse covering many years. There's good, not-so-good, and bad in there:
https://www.irv2.com/forums/f101/winnebago-tour-tips-161008.html
FWIW I believe 2013 was the...
Forum: Electric RVs and EV Charging 08-05-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 19,496
Posted By toddb
Hey, it's like checks right? As long as there's...

Hey, it's like checks right? As long as there's checks in the checkbook there must be money in the bank :D Same "logic".
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 06-18-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By toddb
Roadmaster is just across the river in Vancouver....

Roadmaster is just across the river in Vancouver.
Years ago had them install baseplates and set up MH for our Ford Explorer, then with second (and current MH) had them install the MH portion. For...
Forum: Freightliner Motorhome Chassis Forum 05-30-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,555
Posted By toddb
In March of 2019 our 2011 coach with 98K miles...

In March of 2019 our 2011 coach with 98K miles threw a CEL just east of Yuma. We drove it straight to Freightline Tolleson (PHX) about 180 miles. Dropped it off, drove home in the toad to Prescott....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 05-30-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Ya....check the AC Compressor. Especially if your...

Ya....check the AC Compressor. Especially if your AC has not been blowing cold. Referigerant has lubricating oil in it and if the referigerant is low (or gone) over time running AC compressor will...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-29-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
26PSI was what the Freightliner tech said the...

26PSI was what the Freightliner tech said the regulator was set to (presumably the pressure in the air bags). Definitely *not* the tag tire pressure :)

I spoke with the Service Manager and...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-28-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Yes, but keep in mind that the Winnie Tour/Itasca...

Yes, but keep in mind that the Winnie Tour/Itasca did not go to IFS until 2012, so our 2011 is a solid front axle. Most of the time, no bottoming (FWIW I do have Koni shocks all around) Some...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-28-2021, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
Tag axle is adjusted by adjusting air pressure....

Tag axle is adjusted by adjusting air pressure. From the factory on one of our early trips (fuel/water full) but using a DOT/Ag scale on side of road, here's our numbers: Front 14900, Main 15000, Tag...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-27-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2,296
Views: 422,218
Posted By toddb
FYI on our 2011 the tag *can* be adjusted. When...

FYI on our 2011 the tag *can* be adjusted. When we first got the coach the weight on the tag axle was close to 9K lbs. This was making the mains underweight and putting the fronts without full fuel...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-14-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,782
Posted By toddb
Similar situation. Parked on deep green grass in...

Similar situation. Parked on deep green grass in a field for a weekend. Over the course of the weekend we gradually sank in. Jacks and tires. When it was time to leave the mains started spinning. I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 04-07-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By toddb
We have a 2011 42QD. Just over 108K miles now....

We have a 2011 42QD. Just over 108K miles now. Bought it new in Oregon (when we lived there...no sales tax!). No slide issues with the older 2011-2012 QDs unlike the later models. Takes me about 1...
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