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Forum: Places & Routes 02-27-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,879
Posted By JPMcG
We follow about the same plan. Took a while to...

We follow about the same plan. Took a while to learn the tricks. Trick 1: Wallydocking.
2. Truck Stops (be polite don't take up a 18 Wheelers only spot) 3. Go to church Sat night for Sunday morning...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 02-27-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By JPMcG
GET Professional Help

Reading others comments I think it IS the grill hookup you didn't want:dance:
Go to a propane dealer--ask for an opinion. If its not what you wanted or want
decide: 1. to keep it
2....
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 12-08-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By JPMcG
If you can fly and float ---RVing is nothing but...

If you can fly and float ---RVing is nothing but fun.
When the WX gets bad--stop --your home!
When it breaks stop--relax --fix it when you want to --your home!
If the crew is ready to mutiny ...
Forum: RV Education 101 Articles 09-08-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,432
Posted By JPMcG
Thank You

Your response ws most informative. I will re-evaluate my whole bigger brake idea. Yes the weight of a RV stopping with big front brakes --might make for some interesting rear end movements!!!!🥺
Forum: RV Education 101 Articles 09-08-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,432
Posted By JPMcG
Front Brake Rotors MB 2011 3500 Sprinter

I am interested in increasing my stopping power with improved front brakes. Pagd, Bimbo and others make slotted, drilled and vented rotors and high friction pads. If I purchase the rotors and...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-04-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By JPMcG
We are horrid for boon docking!

I live in RI and am so disappointed in our boondocking availability. I find places but its never easy. We do a LOT of Wally-docking and stealth parking. Area is relatively safe never had a problem....
Forum: General Discussion Forum 06-12-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,229
Posted By JPMcG
Very interesting. Not even fully understanding...

Very interesting. Not even fully understanding the calculation aI can see in summer of 2022 Propane at $3.90 vs Diesel at $6.99 running propane seems to win by a long shot. Not even considering the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-03-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 887
Posted By JPMcG
I am no expert on this but my two cents common...

I am no expert on this but my two cents common sense says Green is ground White in Neutral and the BLACK CANT BE HOT or you would have a complete short and nothing would be working! Find out just...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 11-04-2021, 05:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,188
Posted By JPMcG
Smile Winnebago ERA Group

There is a dedicated ERA Winnebago group on Facebook you might find helpful as well. Doing your own work for winterizing is a 'fun' activity --beats raking leavers!!!\
Forum: Trading Post | Classifieds 07-19-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,652
Posted By JPMcG
Angry Wrong answer --you fail

that's why the have heaters.
your line of work is obvious not electrical engineering.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 07-04-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,656
Posted By JPMcG
Michelin Agilis LTX. Most folks seem to agree I...

Michelin Agilis LTX. Most folks seem to agree I think ��
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 03-25-2021, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,129
Posted By JPMcG
We call our ERA "HOPE-LESS" because we sold our...

We call our ERA "HOPE-LESS" because we sold our Grand Banks 42 cruiser "HOPE' to go land yachting. So we are hope-less now :)
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,273
Posted By JPMcG
Winnebago 170X in 2012-had the same layout. Now...

Winnebago 170X in 2012-had the same layout. Now on the market in the $6oK range
Forum: General Discussion Forum 03-25-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,081
Posted By JPMcG
We have been using the ERA as a base lodge for...

We have been using the ERA as a base lodge for skiing in VT this past Covid Winter. Blew out all the fresh water lines --hot water tank and out side shower,
Emptied holding tanks and rans some RV...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-25-2020, 01:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By JPMcG
Thanks Mike. I am legally deaf and use two...

Thanks Mike. I am legally deaf and use two cochlea implants. Digital music and digital music are horrid. Seems like the digits miss align. Loved the old analog sound but that was 50 years ago when I...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-24-2020, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By JPMcG
OOPS teasing

Mike --I'm sorry--I was stretching the truth a bit with my comment. My old radios and stuff are long gone to recycle. Sorry if I got your hopes up --I really forgot there are still real radio...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-23-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By JPMcG
I'm a fiddler--so I try to fix everything rather...

I'm a fiddler--so I try to fix everything rather than replacing. You can only imagine the radios and tv is the shop ---I could melt them down for Gold and Silver for more than the fixed gadget would...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-22-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By JPMcG
Repaired and New and Improved

The rod broke off at the end of the inserted thread leaving a 1/4" stub on the valve screw. I was able to unscrew the stub and thread the rod back on to the valve. Some observations; the thread 10-24...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-17-2020, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By JPMcG
Unhappy Black Water Valve ROD?

I was just crawling under the 2011 Winnebago ERA 170x and saw a loose Black Water Valve control rod.
It must have just broken because when I winterized a month ago it all worked fine. It is...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-05-2020, 01:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,178
Posted By JPMcG
WOW. Very interesting write up of your project. I...

WOW. Very interesting write up of your project. I bookmarked this one for sure
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-03-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,701
Posted By JPMcG
My Onan 2500 Microlight LP died. I just bought...

My Onan 2500 Microlight LP died. I just bought the close replacement. Looks like the QG 2800 but LP and lower KV output. QG 2500 LP it is almost a bolt in fit (I hope) The old one --might get...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 12-03-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,178
Posted By JPMcG
Buy Used

I was a newbie 40K and 2 years ago. Bought a 2012 slightly used Sprinter 3500 Winnebago ERA. 4K miles on it. No warrantees or guarantees in effect took my chances but bought Good Sam extended vehicle...
Forum: Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros 12-27-2018, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,999
Posted By JPMcG
Get a listing of Walmarts--parking...

Get a listing of Walmarts--parking --shopping--water --ready to eat meals! Can't beat the deal
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-11-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,053
Posted By JPMcG
Spin welding might work and not leak. If your not...

Spin welding might work and not leak. If your not successful here is a good last resort.

West Marine type thru-hull fitting. Mount that fitting in a 6" dia. plastic or aluminum disk.
Hole saw the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-05-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,665
Posted By JPMcG
Got it --thanks!!! 4 (2x12's -6 high = about my...

Got it --thanks!!!
4 (2x12's -6 high = about my 10") for the rear.
I put a strap of sorts to hold the set together!! Thanks --perfect and cheaper than the pre-lam

Jim
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