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Forum: General Discussion Forum 01-08-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,359
Posted By tbirdman
I was looking at buy a use Winnebago View from a...

I was looking at buy a use Winnebago View from a Canadian dealer. I would had no issue bringing it into the us, registering it and getting warranty work. I don't think you could buy a RV from a...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-17-2015, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,789
Posted By tbirdman
I have an OEM air compressor for my rear air...

I have an OEM air compressor for my rear air shocks. It would had been nice if they could had plumbed it for the water lines.
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-16-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,789
Posted By tbirdman
I have a big upright compressor at home but its...

I have a big upright compressor at home but its too big to carry with me.:p I'm glad avanti verified that the smaller compressor would work. The key to this compressor is the ability to set the PSI....
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 12-16-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,789
Posted By tbirdman
Winterizing on the road compressor

Going home you may need to winterize your RV before you get home. This Husky tire inflator (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-Volt-120-Volt-Home-and-Auto-Inflator-HD12120/204260884) is perfect for...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-30-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,193
Posted By tbirdman
I installed a Pioneer AVI5100 stereo which has...

I installed a Pioneer AVI5100 stereo which has GPS. I also discovered recently that using Apple Car Play which the AVIC5100 has, makes using a GPS using Siri/iPhone a delight. I just ask Siri to find...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-25-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,744
Posted By tbirdman
My concern is the driver not adhering to the...

My concern is the driver not adhering to the break in period recommendations for the first 300 miles. Averaging 65 mpg is definitely not adhering to the recommendations for moderate speeds. The...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 11-24-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,989
Posted By tbirdman
I would replace the light with LEDs. Strip LEDS...

I would replace the light with LEDs. Strip LEDS are great for replacing fluorescent tube and is cheap. WIth the power saved from the lighting power reduction, I would tap of one of the power lines to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-24-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,355
Posted By tbirdman
Since all the combiner box does is wire-or all...

Since all the combiner box does is wire-or all the outputs together to a single wire to the controller, your limit is beside space, is the load capability of the controller. You could always wire-or...
Forum: Tweaks, Mods & Projects 11-10-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,496
Posted By tbirdman
I also have a Wilson sleek 4G amplifier. I wasn't...

I also have a Wilson sleek 4G amplifier. I wasn't sure it was working so I called tech support. They showed me how to measure the signal power. Using a iphone 5 it involved dialing a string of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-19-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 59,887
Posted By tbirdman
I wouldn't be surprised. I got banned for just...

I wouldn't be surprised. I got banned for just reposting a older post showing how Jim Hammil trashed the competition in the group. However Jim H to his credit was not offended but Jennifer the "B"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-14-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,217
Posted By tbirdman
Except for the installers being slow as can be,...

Except for the installers being slow as can be, it went fine. The biggest problem was taking off the Sat dome. The MC4 connectors make everything a snap to put together. I'm finding now that I'm on...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By tbirdman
I'm driving a 2002 Coach House, a small 23' C....

I'm driving a 2002 Coach House, a small 23' C. Everything worked fine except for the air TV which I need to figure out as it worked at home. I discovered that water is my most precious commodity when...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-13-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By tbirdman
Its so enjoyable to just pull into a spot and...

Its so enjoyable to just pull into a spot and hook up just electric. More is less. And if it was late at night I wouldn't hook up anything. I did have a guy in a Winnebago View start is generator...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 77,154
Posted By tbirdman
I did my first fill up when traveling and I...

I did my first fill up when traveling and I average 10.5. I expect to up that average if I do flatlands as this was a lot of steep,grades crossing mountain passes. But in a 23' RV no worry about...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2015, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By tbirdman
Must be my luck. 2nd night in a row. The 40' next...

Must be my luck. 2nd night in a row. The 40' next to me decides to fire up his generator at 10 PM. Imoved after 30 minutes. Is this an every day occurrence? I guess the common courtesy I thought...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2015, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,939
Posted By tbirdman
20 years on a depreciating RV gets you upside...

20 years on a depreciating RV gets you upside down real quick.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-12-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 77,154
Posted By tbirdman
Gas is a small part of the overall cost. You'll...

Gas is a small part of the overall cost. You'll lose more in the first year depreciation then the difference you'll pay in gas for a 10 mpg vehicle.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-11-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,889
Posted By tbirdman
last night while boondocking at a casino, a MH...

last night while boondocking at a casino, a MH was running their generator at 11:30PM with their lights all on. I eventually moved my rig. Plenty of room for their RV to be parked in the remote area...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-11-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,097
Posted By tbirdman
I would at least hire a inspection service. I'm...

I would at least hire a inspection service. I'm into old cars. I bought a old car (1912 Cadillac) once and it was not what I expected when I got it even though pictures were provided. Nothing like...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-11-2015, 04:09 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 131,478
Posted By tbirdman
Unless you are trying to carry something big...

Unless you are trying to carry something big inside, the 59K floorplan is great. It really doesn't hit you how spacious it feels until you step inside one. I had the experience that every B I saw...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 10-09-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,849
Posted By tbirdman
Me neither. I bought a small C and don't think I...

Me neither. I bought a small C and don't think I could had made it in a Class B although I desperately wanted to. It's only me and a 85 lb dog, but I guess we could had survived a B. But definitely...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-02-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,160
Posted By tbirdman
I see a major problem 15 years down the road when...

I see a major problem 15 years down the road when one of the mux controllers go kaput. Not as simple as replacing wiring or fixing a broken wire. My .02.
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-29-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,138
Posted By tbirdman
I was going to order one from Camping World. ...

I was going to order one from Camping World.
CW $76K
Litchsinn $73,000
RVDirect $70,700

RVdirect has some killer pricing on 2016 Winnebago Views and Forest River Sunseekers.

You may want to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-29-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,666
Posted By tbirdman
I have a 2002 Coach House SD232 which has the dry...

I have a 2002 Coach House SD232 which has the dry bath in the back. It also has a couch/bed and dinette/bed mid coach. So the same layout but without the one couch/bed. It is also only 23' long. For...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 09-29-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,085
Posted By tbirdman
How is teh T-Mobile coverage once you get outside...

How is teh T-Mobile coverage once you get outside major urban cities?
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