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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
04-10-2022, 04:35 PM
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NewB
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KYRuss
Good luck. We bought a new 2017 Era 70A 4.5...
Good luck. We bought a new 2017 Era 70A 4.5 years ago. It's been a love/hate relationship. We love RVing and the look and drivability of our unit. We hate the poor quality of Winnebago and have...
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General Discussion Forum
02-06-2022, 04:01 PM
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Do you sleep in your Class B or use it as a travel vehicle?
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KYRuss
Indeed we do sleep in our Era 70A. That is one...
Indeed we do sleep in our Era 70A. That is one of the reasons we bought that model, a large bed with a real mattress that can accomodate my 6'2" frame. We put a mattress topper on our bed and get...
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Tweaks, Mods & Projects
12-12-2021, 06:02 PM
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Getting a feel for it.
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KYRuss
Yes patience, ability to compromise, and plenty...
Yes patience, ability to compromise, and plenty of replacement drawer and cabinet door latches. EVERY trip we take another cabinet door or drawer latch breaks. Luckily they are inexpensive and easy...
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General Discussion Forum
10-10-2021, 04:29 PM
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Exterior Speakers Buzzing?
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KYRuss
We never have used the outside speakers in our...
We never have used the outside speakers in our 2017 Era 70A. We don't want to annoy our camping neighbors with the noise as we get annoyed when others are blasting music nearby. However we never...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-29-2021, 12:40 PM
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Battery Replacement
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KYRuss
To update...I had my batteries and charging...
To update...I had my batteries and charging system looked at and evaluated at the Winnebago service center at their factory in Forest City, Iowa in June. The charging system was working fine, no...
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Practice your forum skills here
07-25-2021, 05:50 PM
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Brake Service on Mercedes
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KYRuss
Brake Service on Mercedes
Has anyone had to have their brakes serviced on a Mercedes based Class B? (I have a 2017 Era/2016 Sprinter 3500) Wondering what to expect when I do have to do it...such as how many miles logged when...
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General Discussion Forum
06-17-2021, 04:04 PM
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Lug nut cover installation tool
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KYRuss
I would never take my Era or any RV I own to...
I would never take my Era or any RV I own to Costco (or similar like Walmart) for any service for the exact reason you encountered. Though Mercedes dealers cost more for service they know the...
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General Discussion Forum
06-13-2021, 04:08 PM
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MB Sprinter Emission Recall
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1,863
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KYRuss
2016 Sprinter 3500/2017 Era
Had our RV serviced for the Mercedes Blue Tech recall in late April and then went on 3200 mile trip to Utah and back to KY. Did not notice ANY difference in anything...drivability, shifting,...
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Computers, Internet, Tech stuff
04-25-2021, 08:07 PM
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XSG2NA problem or replacement Winnebago ERA
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4,560
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KYRuss
Infotainment Crap
The infotainment unit in my 2017 Era never worked properly. Especially the Rand McNally maps. Rand McNally was very poor in their tech support and software "fixes" that never solved the issues. I...
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General Discussion Forum
02-18-2021, 04:11 PM
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Best way to order a Winnebago?
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6,334
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KYRuss
We bought a new 2017 Era 70A from Shafer RV in...
We bought a new 2017 Era 70A from Shafer RV in Delta, OH (30 miles west of Toledo). The Shafer's are nice, simple, honest, no nonsense farmers that have an RV dealership in a corn field, literally. ...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
02-15-2021, 02:58 PM
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Battery Replacement
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KYRuss
Battery Replacement
Has anyone swapped out new coach batteries replacing worn out ones in a Winnebago Era? Can I do it myself? Any tricks or precautions to know about.
My 2017 Era 70A ASM house batteries are three...
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General Discussion Forum
01-10-2021, 05:30 PM
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LP Gas Line
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KYRuss
LP Gas Line
Want feedback on way to fix or purge air from LP gas line. Hopefully this is something I can do myself? We have a 2017 Era 70A. Stove burners light but don't stay lit but for a second or two. ...
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General Discussion Forum
01-07-2021, 04:50 PM
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Replace Diesel Fuel Filter?
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KYRuss
My experience with my 2017 Era at our local...
My experience with my 2017 Era at our local Mercedes dealer is that EVERYTHING done service wise is double or more. I was charged $195 for the fuel filter part and $200 for the labor. The owners...
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General Discussion Forum
11-29-2020, 04:50 PM
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Wannabe Looking to Get First Van
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5,357
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KYRuss
Check out the just released all new Winnebago...
Check out the just released all new Winnebago Ekko, on a Transit chassis with gas engine. Keep in mind you'll NEVER get everything on your must list. Compromise is the word!
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Owner Manuals
11-22-2020, 04:15 PM
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Insurance
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KYRuss
That makes no sense, it's an RV, many insurance...
That makes no sense, it's an RV, many insurance companies sell insurance for camper van s or class b RV's. My Progressive policy for our 2017 Winnebago Era is $850 for the year. BUT rates can vary...
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General Discussion Forum
11-19-2020, 05:31 PM
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December Camping in Kentucky
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KYRuss
KY camping
Look at Land Between the Lakes. Several campgrounds to choose from, well developed. I've never been a big fan of the state parks in KY. Mammoth National Park has a nice campground.
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Industry News
10-05-2020, 12:52 PM
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Roadtrek PLAY entry level Class B
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KYRuss
Be very cautious of anything Thor puts out. One...
Be very cautious of anything Thor puts out. One of the worst quality and reliability ratingsin the industry.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
10-01-2020, 04:27 PM
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Shore power problems
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2,394
Posted By
KYRuss
Your RV probably needs a 30 amp connection, your...
Your RV probably needs a 30 amp connection, your home outlet is probably 15 or 20 amp. I had an electrician install a 30 amp service to the rear of my home so I can hook up my RV. Your RV electric...
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General Discussion Forum
08-30-2020, 08:16 PM
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Need Advice mostly about size (for now)
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4,231
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KYRuss
My advice is to check out all class b models by...
My advice is to check out all class b models by most manufactures over all chassis and test drive! We have a 24.3 foot Sprinter based and it is looooong, true sometimes is difficult to find a...
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The Manufacturers & Models
07-30-2020, 04:56 PM
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The Class B RV we want - does it exist?
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19,005
Posted By
KYRuss
Class B ownership is about making compromises,...
Class B ownership is about making compromises, you'll never attain all on your list, it does not exist. I've been an owner of a Winnebago Era 70A for 2.5 years. We have had many problems with the...
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Welcome Wagon - New Member Intros
07-25-2020, 02:28 PM
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Shopping for a class b! Newbies to RV'ing
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3,123
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KYRuss
Andra, we have 2017 Winnebago Era 70A, that is...
Andra, we have 2017 Winnebago Era 70A, that is the floorplan with a big bed in the rear. The bed is longer than my 6'2 frame and is more comfortable than we expected it to be.
However we have a...
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