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Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 02-21-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By RETLT
Aquahot exhaust pipe temperature

I want to use a high temperature hose to exhaust my Aquahot exhaust fumes out of my RV garage. The hose can handle 400-500° F, but I can’t find information on how hot the tailpipe gets on an Aquahot...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-24-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By RETLT
Update: Well, it looks like we're finally...

Update:

Well, it looks like we're finally getting something done on this! The manager at Winnebago's Junction City location suggested I check out a place called RV Pros in Jurupa, just west of...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-23-2020, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By RETLT
Thank you! Luckily, both dealer service advisors...

Thank you! Luckily, both dealer service advisors emailed me that they can't do the work, so I have it in writing! I called Customer Care and the guy there told me they will be referring my case to...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-18-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By RETLT
That's the location we'd like to take it to,...

That's the location we'd like to take it to, however, Winnebago Customer Support told me they wouldn't pay for it if we took it there. They said we had to take it to one of their authorized dealers....
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
This was the problem! Thank you!

This was the problem! Thank you!
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 06-17-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 29,478
Posted By RETLT
Thank you, everyone who responded. We decided it...

Thank you, everyone who responded. We decided it was more trouble and risk than it was worth, and went ahead and registered it in CA. It was way more expensive than in other states but not quite as...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 06-17-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 803
Posted By RETLT
Need help with warranty service in So Cal

We have a 2017 Grand Tour. It needs a few major warranty repairs (retile bedroom floor due to unevenly installed tiles from factory, reupholster slide out ceiling due to leak that was already...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 12-04-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 29,478
Posted By RETLT
Montana LLC

Has anyone ever heard of or used a company called "All Day $49 Montana Registered Agent LLC" to create a Montana LLC for you? If so, how has it worked out for you? If you've used a different company...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-04-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By RETLT
In-Service Date

Can someone give me a number to call, or a website to write to, for the in-service date of our new-to-us 2017 Grand Tour? I understand that our warranty is good for 36 months, so I want to see how...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-25-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
The noise we're experiencing isn't a whistle but,...

The noise we're experiencing isn't a whistle but, instead, sounds like the type of noise one would hear in an open convertible or with all windows open on the highway in a car. I'll check the marker...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-24-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
Thank you. My guess is that the wind noise is...

Thank you. My guess is that the wind noise is coming from those, but I see many RVs that have them. My older RV didn't have them, and it was pretty quiet. I'll try your suggestion and see if it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-24-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
Thank you. I'll look into that!

Thank you. I'll look into that!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-23-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
Can you explain what you mean by "wind...

Can you explain what you mean by "wind deflectors?" I agree that it should be a very quiet ride! It's almost new, and the Winnebago flagship RV!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-22-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
Hi Jesse, Thanks for your link. I read your...

Hi Jesse,

Thanks for your link. I read your post and will definitely try some of the things you mentioned. I thought the noise was coming from the top corners of the coach, as this one has a...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-21-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By RETLT
Wind/Road Noise

Hi Everyone,

We just bought a new to us 2017 Grand Tour. We made the mistake of not test driving it before we bought it! When we drove it home on the open highway, we noticed there's a LOT of wind...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-18-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By RETLT
We're looking for the opposite! We have the Rest...

We're looking for the opposite! We have the Rest Easy sofa that turns into a bed electrically, but it's very uncomfortable for sleeping. [moderator edit]
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-18-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,608
Posted By RETLT
Rest Easy Sofa Replacement

Can anyone recommend a replacement sofa for our 2008 Ellipse that would have a pull out air bed? Our current one (beige ultra leather) is very uncomfortable for sleeping and we'd like to replace it...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-07-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 576
Posted By RETLT
Sofabed Mattress

Hi,

We currently have a 2008 Itasca Ellipse 40FD. We love our coach, but the bed part of our living room sofabed is very uncomfortable! We’re considering upgrading to a newer (2012ish) Tour or...
Forum: Toads and Motorhome Related Towing 04-04-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 25,271
Posted By RETLT
Does anyone know if the odometer will sill turn...

Does anyone know if the odometer will sill turn when the NTK it activated? My 03 Sport Trac is at the dealer now because the system appears to be working (LED on dash works as it should), but the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-23-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,734
Posted By RETLT
Well, I went into the User CP and checked it. All...

Well, I went into the User CP and checked it. All boxes, like "show signature," we're already checked. Don't know what else to do.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-22-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,734
Posted By RETLT
Forgive me for my ignorance, but how do I control...

Forgive me for my ignorance, but how do I control showing or not showing my signature? One poster said it didn't come up in my original post but did see it in one of my replies. I don't think I did...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-20-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,734
Posted By RETLT
Great advice from all, and very much accepted!...

Great advice from all, and very much accepted! I'm kind of new to this (had an old gasser years ago without all the bells and whistles this one has), and I'm seeing that I have A LOT yet to learn!...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-19-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,137
Posted By RETLT
Thank you all for replies. Trying to figure it...

Thank you all for replies. Trying to figure it out today, as I finally have a "rest" day on our trip. The microwave is a Sharp Insight, model #R-1880LST convection.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-19-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,734
Posted By RETLT
Thank you all for your help. As stated earlier,...

Thank you all for your help. As stated earlier, this is a great site! It was one of the circuit breakers below the bed. All plugs are now working. I wish the fix on our dead microwave (earlier post)...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-17-2014, 10:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,734
Posted By RETLT
GFCI Plug Won't Reset

We've had a few problems on our cross-country trip. The latest is that we had a space heater running when my wife used the blow dryer on high to dry her hair. This tripped the GFCI breaker on that...
Forum: RV Systems & Appliances 11-14-2014, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,137
Posted By RETLT
Dead Microwave

We're on a cross-country trip and have had a few problems along the way. Our MH had to be in the shop for an engine repair and the batteries went completely dead while it was there. I plugged the MH...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-29-2014, 02:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By RETLT
Let's try this again...

Let's try this again...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 10-28-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By RETLT
Please forgive my poor forum etiquette in not...

Please forgive my poor forum etiquette in not responding in a timely manner with pics requested. We left on our first trip (from CA to Mt. Rushmore) right after we bought our coach, and then I...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 11-07-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
Yup, the thermostat was the problem. A new one...

Yup, the thermostat was the problem. A new one was installed and the furnace is working great! :dance:

Thanks again to all who chimed in to help.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-30-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
Well, there was no breaker outside by the...

Well, there was no breaker outside by the furnace, just one under the bed, but it hadn't been tripped.

I removed the cover to the thermostat and messed with the wires, cleaning contacts, etc. That...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-14-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
Unfortunately, I don't have a meter, but I'll see...

Unfortunately, I don't have a meter, but I'll see if I can get one and try what you recommended. Thank you for your help!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-10-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
Thank you for the picture. It helped me to find...

Thank you for the picture. It helped me to find the breaker panel. Mine is located in a hidden panel under the rear bed. Unfortunately, the breaker for the rear furnace wasn't tripped. I pressed the...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-10-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
No fan. Nothing. Do you mean the breakers that...

No fan. Nothing. Do you mean the breakers that you access from outside, just ahead of the left front wheel? If so, I've looked at those and don't see any obvious signs of any being tripped.
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10-09-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 940
Posted By RETLT
Suburban Furnace Not Working

Hi Everyone,

I need some help. We bought our motor home in May and used it a few times during the summer. We only needed to use the bedroom heater once in Montana, and it worked fine. We are...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-18-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By RETLT
Fantastic! Thank you all for your help!

Fantastic! Thank you all for your help!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-17-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By RETLT
Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 07-16-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By RETLT
Need help finding part for Rest Easy sofabed

The release cable for one of the sliding ottomans of our sofa broke. It's the cable that pulls when you squeeze a lever behind a notch in the front of the ottoman, which releases the ottoman, so it...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-16-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By RETLT
We finally got our new-to-us motorhome!

Hi Everyone,

After many months of researching and trying to decide what to buy, we finally bought a 2008 Itasca Ellipse 40FD (sister to the Winnebago Tour). It has a 400hp Cummins with the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-10-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,862
Posted By RETLT
Thanks to everyone for your very valued input!...

Thanks to everyone for your very valued input! :bow:
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-08-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,862
Posted By RETLT
Thanks again for your replies. One more...

Thanks again for your replies. One more "related" question...

Is "variable engine braking" the same as a Jake brake?
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-03-2013, 03:10 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,862
Posted By RETLT
Thank you all for your very informative replies....

Thank you all for your very informative replies. I'm new at this, so I want to make the least mistakes I can! :facepalm:

Steve Ownby, or anyone else who cares to chime in, can you tell me the...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 04-30-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,862
Posted By RETLT
Engine HP - Is there a noticeable difference?

Hi All,

I'm considering a few used DP's. All are 40 foot coaches with Allison 3000 transmissions. The three engines I keep coming across are the 400HP Cummins, the 350HP Cummins, and the 350HP...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-16-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
Posted By RETLT
Thank you! I figured someone on here had to have...

Thank you! I figured someone on here had to have done this! I'll check the blog you mentioned. :bow:
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 03-10-2013, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,018
Posted By RETLT
Retrofit of Side-View Cameras

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know if you can retrofit the side-view cameras from 2006+ coaches to a pre-2006 model, using the existing rear-view camera monitor. If anyone has done this, can you...
Forum: Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 02-22-2013, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By RETLT
Newbie Questions

Hello Everyone,

I'm considering buying a used Winnebago/Itasca diesel pusher, in either 40FD or 40AD configuration (because of the living room TV placement). I would love some answers from...
Forum: New Member Check-In 09-03-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By RETLT
Thank you everyone for your input, although I'm...

Thank you everyone for your input, although I'm probably more confused about it than ever! I may buy it half and half with the in-laws, who live in AZ. That way, we could legally register it in AZ,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 07-22-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 956
Posted By RETLT
Floorplan

Hi Everyone,

I have a neck problem, which prevents me from keeping my head turned for any length of time, such as for watching TV. This means I need to look straight ahead when I watch TV. For...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-22-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By RETLT
Thanks, everyone, for the welcoming remarks. ...

Thanks, everyone, for the welcoming remarks. Well, I don't plan on moving, as we want to be close to family, etc. That said, someone told me that if I buy my MH out of state and keep it out for at...
Forum: New Member Check-In 07-22-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,230
Posted By RETLT
Soon-to-be retired!

Hi All,

I'm retiring at the end of 2012. :dance: My DW and I plan to buy a used MH to travel the country. I used to have a MH many years ago, a 1984 Pace Arrow, but I'm planning on buying a DP...
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