There's a new nano coating that's been through ten years of testing. It's the only coating of its kind to offer a lifetime guarantee. Go to Ceramicpro.com ceramicpro, spread all over European, Asian and South America, has been in the US market for a couple of years. I was introduced to it, as I was approached about being an installer. With a strong background in automotive finishes, I see a definite demand in the RV and Marine industries. I believe the gentleman who was faced with restoring the finish on his motorhome, was dealing with fiberglass is that correct..? If so, with the coating one would restore the finish by compounding...and then on to a micro finishing compound like the "3m product line "Perfect-it". Of course the idea being the removal of oxidation and any scratches in the finish. Once coated, anything left behind will show. The good news is, it's the last time you'll ever buff or wax your motorhome. Ceramicpro protects from oxidation and exposure from the elements. Having just been introduced to the product, I'll fill u in as information becomes available. Also a product line for interior surfaces... plastic, leather, textile, and glass.
Gone was repainted with the marine paint Awlgrip..... I have yet to wax her at all after 4years.. the paint is amazing.... just give her a soap and water bath when the pollen and dust build up...
Patrick, This sounds like a business doing compounding and polishing work? Am I correct? If so how much would it cost. Most of the people on this site are here because they are, eh, Thrifty.
I went to the CeramicPro web site and also t a few ither places doing some research on it and while it appears to work it is more for new vehicles than anything else. It is pointed out is several places that the warranty is designed to be so restrictive as to be about useless and as far as an older motor home I doubt they would warranty it at all. You also would need A1 surface before coating which most of us with 25 plus year old coaches certainly do not have. I always leave these things up to each person to make their own decisions on. I was employed by a very wealthy gentleman for many years servicing his large collection of antique and classic cars. He had me constantly evaluating all kinds of additives to see if they were any good in real world situations. I would use the additives then tear an engine down to see if there were any damages or signs of excess wear. Or signs of no wear when there should be. Over many years the only additive I ever found to work as advertised is Marvel Mystery oil. While 95% of the rest did no harm they also did no good so were basically a waste of money.
I am NOT, in any way, saying this is a waste of money since no price has been given. Just saying that there is a LOT of marketing involved. The several references to "More later" are a marketing ploy to keep you coming back and anticipating more.
Zep floor wax has been proven many times over and is pretty cheap.
It would be nice if things would slow down a little. Isn't retirement supposed to be relaxing?
Right now I am doing the final finishing things to be done to get the Winnebago Elandan ready for a short trek up into British Columbia to the City of Vancouver. The Number One Grandson is in Chula Vista this week at the Olympic Field Training Facility, and next Monday they will fly to Vancouver to play four games with the Canadian Team before Canada goes to Brazil for the games to be played there. I will be there to watch and cheer on the TeamUSA guys during the games to be played on the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th of July in Vancouver and Surrey.
Yes, the Winnebago Elandan is going international. While the speedometer in the Elandan does have KM/h calibrations also, I will probably use the GPS box switched over to the Metric measurements.
Having an older motor home will be an interesting experience coming back across the border. Many years back I encountered a grumpy Immigration and Customs Agent who went through everything in the old Ford Van carrying the motorcycles I had been playing with up at the old Westwood Racing Circuit. Now I am carrying even more in a vehicle about twice the size of the old long wheelbase Ford Econoline van.
The old Ford van was a lot of fun. It also had "a few modifications" to make it work "a little better." I guess that now I have "moved up" a little more with the Winnebago Elandan.
I am still learning, still dreaming, and still planning ways to make this one work "a little better" also.
I've never understood why guys after a few week after retiring go and get a job at Home Depot. I haven't stopped since I retired. I even thought of getting a job just for a rest. As far as Customs. When coming back to Canada from the State's. The secret is NO SMOKES, NO BOOZE and NO FOOD. Call it as you might we go across several times a year with our old girl and those are the first three questions Customs ask us going and coming. We buy just enough supplies once we get State side and make sure there all gone coming back. Silly? Well if you don't want your rig torn apart. Works for us.
Crossing with Brad to go to TJ's in the 72 guy was like you're headed where to do what? really? and you know each other how? and you know those folks how? (he asked it all twice- shook his head and literally could see thought process of (you can't make that sh** up...LOL) anything on board.. yup packaged food (no fruits or veggies) and 2 cases of beer (allowable). have fun. Coming back in.. you did what? really? wow that's awesome. have a great day...
Many years ago I took a motorcycle trip through Canada and on the way back I hit customs first thing in the morning. Well I had totally forgotten about the crossing so I had all my supplies with me which luckily was mostly breakfast and lunch for that day. The border guard pointed out the problem and I told him I understood and asked if I could just eat at one of the picnic tables there. He said no problem. He was interested in my bike and I told him I had more food than I could eat, would he join me for breakfast? So he did and we sat and talked motorcycles, weather and compared countries for an hour. Very nice guy. Never said a thing about the half carton of cigarettes. Of coarse now you need a passport to get back into the US, that you did not need back then. I really need to get a new passport.
Laugh my ass off. Yep! You Yanks >GRIN< Need a passport to get back into your own country. Heheehehe You don't need a passport to get into Canada as we don't see Yanks as a threat but obviously your government seems to think you are. Hehehehehehe. Love you all. >GRIN/p>
Yea, we do NOT want to get started on that discussion!
It's funny, I have been to Canada and Mexico quite a few times each and never really even thought about it as "leaving the country". I guess because I was driving there. Other than that I have only ever been out of the country twice, once to Germany and Austria in the 70's, I have a cousin who was born and lives in Germany. And the other time was an all expenses paid trip to Southeast Asia courtesy of the US government. Didn't need a passport for that one either so I really only ever needed a passport for my Germany trip and that was it. Now I would need one just to come see you, well, not to come see you but to get back home.
Nice to see that there has been additional discussion here.
Coming back this time was really quite easy. We took the truck crossing in Blaine instead of the normal vehicle crossing at the Peach Arch. Quite easy, and just the normal questions, and he did ask that I turn off the 454 in the motor home so he could hear. I wonder what he will say when the Banks stainless steel exhaust system is completed?. He did note that the other person with me did not have the same last name. However, the necessary passports had been presented, so they had all the records they needed. Yes, traveling to other countries is not what it once was.
Flying is not what it once was any more, either, which is why I am doing a lot more driving now.
Anyway, the "friendlies" were fun, and I was satisfied with the way that TeamUSA performed against the Canadian MNT.
And the Canadian Men's National Team now is off to Brazil. They earned it. Good luck to them. They will meet Germany first on August 6th, and at some point they will need to meet Argentina again.
Canada is a fun country to cross through enroute from Michigan to upstate New York,,the 401/402 is a nice stretch of nothing, Border stations are a treat for the un-informed,,lol, to say the least.I get the 100 questions about the LOUD exhaust and using the jake brake,, not a good thing to do while pulling up to the gate,And having the fridge and cup boards fully stocked is another thing,,,, a lot of good food got tossed. Got held up for 2 hours while several border patrol agents decided what do do about me having $60 in quarters in center console.They still couldnt decide if towing a 5th wheel and a lincoln on a tow dolly behind it was actually legal, but they let us pass through.. They are very nice over all, and did respect us, as we did them..
>GRIN< Hahahaha, Oh boy! In Canada were not allowed to tow anything other than the "trailer" We can't tow a trailer and a trailer boat at the same time. I'd say you did well. When Lauren and I go State side and coming back home we empty everything out. Mainly because I can never remember what you can and can't bring into the country in regards to food. No smokes and no food and no booze. Can you yes. Do we know and we've "touch wood " have never been stopped. 90% of the time the both Customs Agents have been great. But DON'T F#@k with them they got more power than GOD. They can make your life miserable. Yes SIR, No SIR, Three bags full SIR. Have a nice day. Thank you very much SIR and your on your way.
Sorry, not so. The trains carry their own conductors, yes, but bribing them will not do any good. The train stops at the border, a copy of the passenger list is turned over to the border guards, and some of the border guards or USCIS personnel do get on the train and walk through it, asking to see passports and other identification, and asking if there are any items to declare for Customs.
It is a Camper. It was in very poor condition. I am going to be working on the the floor now. I worked on Elect., Pluming, and the roof last year . I would like to paint the outside, need some help on how !
Jimco - Was just up at Bushhawk for the weekend BBQ they've been busy setting up for that and now cleaning up from it.. may be a bit before he gets back up to take off speed :-)...
Sorry James, Been busier than a one legged paper hangar in an ass kicking contest. Not to mention sicker than a dog. Sorry we missed you due this year. Looks like you guys had a blast according to Tiny Tina.
Last Summer, I purchased an ADCO 36042 RV Motor Home Roof ONLY Tyvek Cover for my Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT. It is intended for vehicles from 30 feet 1 inch to 36 feet long. It more than covers my 32 foot 4 inch Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT.
I also purchased three (3) 10 foot lengths of 4 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe, and two 4 inch End Caps and two 4 inch PVC Couplings which were put together to form a 30 foot long tube that was placed on the roof on top of the air conditioner covers to serve as a ridge to support the center of the ADCO roof cover and allow a slope down to the sides of the motor home for rain and snow drainage.
This cover works well, and it does keep the rain and snow off the roof and reduces the amount of Ultra Violet radiation that the roof receives. And, with the scalloped cutouts along the side edges, there is clearance for the side door to open easily to go in and out of the motor home.
This product works well for me, and it had a surprising side effect I had not expected. I do have a small 750 Watt electrical heater in the Winnebago to help keep the humidity under control and keep it slightly warm. I found that in the outside temperature range of 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the inside of the Winnebago was five (5) degrees warmer with the roof cover on it in comparison with the temperature inside without the roof cover over the roof. There is a recording thermometer in the Winnebago. By putting the outside covers over the windows, I think the heat loss can be reduced even more, and the inside temperature raised also.
That temperature benefit was not expected. I am glad that I did it.
Rick, thank you for providing the link to the ADCO 36042 cover.
T. J., I am trying to attach a photographic .jpg file to this message to show the cover, and also how the 4 inch diameter 30 foot long tube supports the cover. You can see in the photograph that the cover was being asked to do its job.
The main point of this discussion is to show the way that the cover is supported up off the roof so that there is a slope down to the sides of the motor home for rain and snow drainage.
We are out here. I have been on two trips already this year, and I am supposed to be at another gathering this weekend, but there are some other things that need to be done.
Still working on mine also. Just found a broken hinge on the closet door, and have not yet located an exact replacement.hinge. I wonder if Winnebago Industries still has any in stock?
Hey! Im one! Right here, over here. My dayly driver for a while. No reason just loved it.
Took it camping one time rough trip made it home & there she sat.... Well he sat for 4..5 years.
One night the girlfriend & I had a fight & I went walkabout but asside frome that... 5 years.
Whent out yesterday teenager used it as a hangout was a guest bedroom appearently a rat den for a bit. Thought she... He was done.
Cleaned him up a bit & just for the heck of it put the cables on it.
She.. He come to life!!! Im in love again! How can you not respect that kind of loyalty!
Hi thx for the hello.
My ol guy has been sitting a while I found we have a couple of roof leaks.
Its not horrible inside no mould but I want to patch it semi temporarily before the monsoon here.
Cheap cheap but no tarps semi temporary.
Ideas?
The 1987 Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT is still going, and it has gone this Summer. Trips to Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon (one for the total solar eclipse on 2017 August 21), several trips for Washington State Good Sam Club gatherings, one for the FMCA Northwest Rally, and a couple just for the fun of it.
One thing is that it is beginning to show its age in some unexpected ways. There have been a few problems showing up with the electrical wiring for the exterior lighting, and a few parts have needed to be replaced. One was the exterior lighting switch, and the other was the brake light switch. The brake light switch is a trial being mounted on a plate where access to the back side for the mounting/adjusting nut is not easy. Oh, well. Mechanically it is still doing well, but the intensive work two years ago to improve the engine cooling system has paid some dividends. The next trek will be this coming Tuesday out to the Oregon Coast.
Hi guys! We just bought a 1975 Winnebago Canadian Travel Trailer. Such a bummer that I can't find anything on this TT. I was hoping to get some information on where I could possibly find a manual. I'm working on the inside of her, but I know we need to do some work underneath, but I am not sure where to start. I'm excited to find a Winnebago group that looks like it's active. Anyone out there with the same TT
Welcome Michael Chenault. Nice motor home, The VIN is on a plastic sticker by the drivers arm rest on the one that I own. Before that Winnebago put them in side the door jam by the top hinge. Please post more photos.
The only original items missing are the rear tail lights and a couple interior items. The inside is an absolute mess there is substantial water damage to the rear drivers side corner. I will take some good pics tomorrow when I get out to work on it!
Looking for an early to mid 70s Winnebago 18 Footer. Would like a custom or project. Looking to tow with it/ 23 foot enclosed trailer. Thanks ! Just having a hard time finding options.
Patrick Bogan
Jun 15, 2016
Cristina Gouin
Gone was repainted with the marine paint Awlgrip..... I have yet to wax her at all after 4years.. the paint is amazing.... just give her a soap and water bath when the pollen and dust build up...
Jun 16, 2016
Rick Faunce
Patrick, This sounds like a business doing compounding and polishing work? Am I correct? If so how much would it cost. Most of the people on this site are here because they are, eh, Thrifty.
Jun 16, 2016
T.J.
Don't for get frugal. Also cost effective but never,never CHEAP.
Jun 16, 2016
Patrick Bogan
Jun 16, 2016
Patrick Bogan
Jun 16, 2016
Rick Faunce
I went to the CeramicPro web site and also t a few ither places doing some research on it and while it appears to work it is more for new vehicles than anything else. It is pointed out is several places that the warranty is designed to be so restrictive as to be about useless and as far as an older motor home I doubt they would warranty it at all. You also would need A1 surface before coating which most of us with 25 plus year old coaches certainly do not have. I always leave these things up to each person to make their own decisions on. I was employed by a very wealthy gentleman for many years servicing his large collection of antique and classic cars. He had me constantly evaluating all kinds of additives to see if they were any good in real world situations. I would use the additives then tear an engine down to see if there were any damages or signs of excess wear. Or signs of no wear when there should be. Over many years the only additive I ever found to work as advertised is Marvel Mystery oil. While 95% of the rest did no harm they also did no good so were basically a waste of money.
I am NOT, in any way, saying this is a waste of money since no price has been given. Just saying that there is a LOT of marketing involved. The several references to "More later" are a marketing ploy to keep you coming back and anticipating more.
Zep floor wax has been proven many times over and is pretty cheap.
Caveat Emptor.
Jun 16, 2016
Ralph Javins
Good morning;
It would be nice if things would slow down a little. Isn't retirement supposed to be relaxing?
Right now I am doing the final finishing things to be done to get the Winnebago Elandan ready for a short trek up into British Columbia to the City of Vancouver. The Number One Grandson is in Chula Vista this week at the Olympic Field Training Facility, and next Monday they will fly to Vancouver to play four games with the Canadian Team before Canada goes to Brazil for the games to be played there. I will be there to watch and cheer on the TeamUSA guys during the games to be played on the 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th of July in Vancouver and Surrey.
Yes, the Winnebago Elandan is going international. While the speedometer in the Elandan does have KM/h calibrations also, I will probably use the GPS box switched over to the Metric measurements.
Having an older motor home will be an interesting experience coming back across the border. Many years back I encountered a grumpy Immigration and Customs Agent who went through everything in the old Ford Van carrying the motorcycles I had been playing with up at the old Westwood Racing Circuit. Now I am carrying even more in a vehicle about twice the size of the old long wheelbase Ford Econoline van.
The old Ford van was a lot of fun. It also had "a few modifications" to make it work "a little better." I guess that now I have "moved up" a little more with the Winnebago Elandan.
I am still learning, still dreaming, and still planning ways to make this one work "a little better" also.
Enjoy;
Ralph
Latté Land, Washington
Jun 29, 2016
T.J.
I've never understood why guys after a few week after retiring go and get a job at Home Depot. I haven't stopped since I retired. I even thought of getting a job just for a rest. As far as Customs. When coming back to Canada from the State's. The secret is NO SMOKES, NO BOOZE and NO FOOD. Call it as you might we go across several times a year with our old girl and those are the first three questions Customs ask us going and coming. We buy just enough supplies once we get State side and make sure there all gone coming back. Silly? Well if you don't want your rig torn apart. Works for us.
Jun 29, 2016
Cristina Gouin
Crossing with Brad to go to TJ's in the 72 guy was like you're headed where to do what? really? and you know each other how? and you know those folks how? (he asked it all twice- shook his head and literally could see thought process of (you can't make that sh** up...LOL) anything on board.. yup packaged food (no fruits or veggies) and 2 cases of beer (allowable). have fun. Coming back in.. you did what? really? wow that's awesome. have a great day...
Jun 29, 2016
Rick Faunce
Many years ago I took a motorcycle trip through Canada and on the way back I hit customs first thing in the morning. Well I had totally forgotten about the crossing so I had all my supplies with me which luckily was mostly breakfast and lunch for that day. The border guard pointed out the problem and I told him I understood and asked if I could just eat at one of the picnic tables there. He said no problem. He was interested in my bike and I told him I had more food than I could eat, would he join me for breakfast? So he did and we sat and talked motorcycles, weather and compared countries for an hour. Very nice guy. Never said a thing about the half carton of cigarettes. Of coarse now you need a passport to get back into the US, that you did not need back then. I really need to get a new passport.
Jun 29, 2016
T.J.
Laugh my ass off. Yep! You Yanks >GRIN< Need a passport to get back into your own country. Heheehehe You don't need a passport to get into Canada as we don't see Yanks as a threat but obviously your government seems to think you are. Hehehehehehe. Love you all. >GRIN/p>
Jun 29, 2016
Rick Faunce
Yea, we do NOT want to get started on that discussion!
It's funny, I have been to Canada and Mexico quite a few times each and never really even thought about it as "leaving the country". I guess because I was driving there. Other than that I have only ever been out of the country twice, once to Germany and Austria in the 70's, I have a cousin who was born and lives in Germany. And the other time was an all expenses paid trip to Southeast Asia courtesy of the US government. Didn't need a passport for that one either so I really only ever needed a passport for my Germany trip and that was it. Now I would need one just to come see you, well, not to come see you but to get back home.
Jun 29, 2016
T.J.
>GRIN< Hahahahahaha Now that's funny I don't care what you say. We love yeah Eh!
Jun 29, 2016
Ralph Javins
Good morning, all;
Nice to see that there has been additional discussion here.
Coming back this time was really quite easy. We took the truck crossing in Blaine instead of the normal vehicle crossing at the Peach Arch. Quite easy, and just the normal questions, and he did ask that I turn off the 454 in the motor home so he could hear. I wonder what he will say when the Banks stainless steel exhaust system is completed?. He did note that the other person with me did not have the same last name. However, the necessary passports had been presented, so they had all the records they needed. Yes, traveling to other countries is not what it once was.
Flying is not what it once was any more, either, which is why I am doing a lot more driving now.
Anyway, the "friendlies" were fun, and I was satisfied with the way that TeamUSA performed against the Canadian MNT.
And the Canadian Men's National Team now is off to Brazil. They earned it. Good luck to them. They will meet Germany first on August 6th, and at some point they will need to meet Argentina again.
Nice to be back home. Enjoy'
Ralph, back in Latté Land, Washington
with the Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT
Jul 19, 2016
Cristina Gouin
with the Banks on her she will rumble like a pack of harley's... its impressive.. and most love it! LOL...
Jul 20, 2016
Lakota Wolf
Canada is a fun country to cross through enroute from Michigan to upstate New York,,the 401/402 is a nice stretch of nothing, Border stations are a treat for the un-informed,,lol, to say the least.I get the 100 questions about the LOUD exhaust and using the jake brake,, not a good thing to do while pulling up to the gate,And having the fridge and cup boards fully stocked is another thing,,,, a lot of good food got tossed. Got held up for 2 hours while several border patrol agents decided what do do about me having $60 in quarters in center console.They still couldnt decide if towing a 5th wheel and a lincoln on a tow dolly behind it was actually legal, but they let us pass through.. They are very nice over all, and did respect us, as we did them..
Jul 20, 2016
T.J.
>GRIN< Hahahaha, Oh boy! In Canada were not allowed to tow anything other than the "trailer" We can't tow a trailer and a trailer boat at the same time. I'd say you did well. When Lauren and I go State side and coming back home we empty everything out. Mainly because I can never remember what you can and can't bring into the country in regards to food. No smokes and no food and no booze. Can you yes. Do we know and we've "touch wood " have never been stopped. 90% of the time the both Customs Agents have been great. But DON'T F#@k with them they got more power than GOD. They can make your life miserable. Yes SIR, No SIR, Three bags full SIR. Have a nice day. Thank you very much SIR and your on your way.
Jul 20, 2016
SLEETH
NO border guards on the train T.J. a? = just conductors = (them u can bribe)
Jul 20, 2016
Ralph Javins
Good morning, Sleeth;
Sorry, not so. The trains carry their own conductors, yes, but bribing them will not do any good. The train stops at the border, a copy of the passenger list is turned over to the border guards, and some of the border guards or USCIS personnel do get on the train and walk through it, asking to see passports and other identification, and asking if there are any items to declare for Customs.
Enjoy; Ralph, Latté Land, Washington
Jul 24, 2016
Jimco_W001
Thanks TJ!
Aug 4, 2016
Malcolm Cail
Hi, I have a 1979 Winnebago M-TWP-23RB,
It is a Camper. It was in very poor condition. I am going to be working on the the floor now. I worked on Elect., Pluming, and the roof last year . I would like to paint the outside, need some help on how !
Thank You
Malcolm
Sep 3, 2016
Jimco_W001
Hey TJ Hows it going? Do you have any more Winnebagos for Sale posts?
Sep 27, 2016
Cristina Gouin
Jimco - Was just up at Bushhawk for the weekend BBQ they've been busy setting up for that and now cleaning up from it.. may be a bit before he gets back up to take off speed :-)...
Sep 28, 2016
T.J.
Sorry James, Been busier than a one legged paper hangar in an ass kicking contest. Not to mention sicker than a dog. Sorry we missed you due this year. Looks like you guys had a blast according to Tiny Tina.
Oct 1, 2016
Ralph Javins
RV ROOF ONLY COVER.
Good morning;
Last Summer, I purchased an ADCO 36042 RV Motor Home Roof ONLY Tyvek Cover for my Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT. It is intended for vehicles from 30 feet 1 inch to 36 feet long. It more than covers my 32 foot 4 inch Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT.
I also purchased three (3) 10 foot lengths of 4 inch diameter Schedule 40 PVC pipe, and two 4 inch End Caps and two 4 inch PVC Couplings which were put together to form a 30 foot long tube that was placed on the roof on top of the air conditioner covers to serve as a ridge to support the center of the ADCO roof cover and allow a slope down to the sides of the motor home for rain and snow drainage.
This cover works well, and it does keep the rain and snow off the roof and reduces the amount of Ultra Violet radiation that the roof receives. And, with the scalloped cutouts along the side edges, there is clearance for the side door to open easily to go in and out of the motor home.
This product works well for me, and it had a surprising side effect I had not expected. I do have a small 750 Watt electrical heater in the Winnebago to help keep the humidity under control and keep it slightly warm. I found that in the outside temperature range of 30 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the inside of the Winnebago was five (5) degrees warmer with the roof cover on it in comparison with the temperature inside without the roof cover over the roof. There is a recording thermometer in the Winnebago. By putting the outside covers over the windows, I think the heat loss can be reduced even more, and the inside temperature raised also.
That temperature benefit was not expected. I am glad that I did it.
Enjoy; Ralph, Latté Land, Washington
Dec 30, 2016
T.J.
Have you go a pic or link to the product? Sounds like an excellent idea.
Dec 31, 2016
Rick Faunce
https://www.google.com/search?q=+ADCO+36042+RV+Motor+Home+Roof+ONLY...
Dec 31, 2016
Ralph Javins
Good morning, Rick and T. J.;
Rick, thank you for providing the link to the ADCO 36042 cover.
T. J., I am trying to attach a photographic .jpg file to this message to show the cover, and also how the 4 inch diameter 30 foot long tube supports the cover. You can see in the photograph that the cover was being asked to do its job.
The main point of this discussion is to show the way that the cover is supported up off the roof so that there is a slope down to the sides of the motor home for rain and snow drainage.
Enjoy, Ralph, Latté Land, Washington ADCO36042Support.jpg
Dec 31, 2016
SLEETH
I like it
Dec 31, 2016
Jimco_W001
Hi Aimee, sometimes the ID tag is located on the door frame by the hinge side. You have to open the door and look from the inside.
If you find it there please let me know.
Mar 9, 2017
SLEETH
where did all the Winnie folks gone?
May 14, 2017
SLEETH
its lonely out here!
May 14, 2017
Ralph Javins
Good morning, Sleeth;
We are out here. I have been on two trips already this year, and I am supposed to be at another gathering this weekend, but there are some other things that need to be done.
Still working on mine also. Just found a broken hinge on the closet door, and have not yet located an exact replacement.hinge. I wonder if Winnebago Industries still has any in stock?
Enjoy;
Ralph
Latté Land, Washington
May 14, 2017
Shawn
Took it camping one time rough trip made it home & there she sat.... Well he sat for 4..5 years.
One night the girlfriend & I had a fight & I went walkabout but asside frome that... 5 years.
Whent out yesterday teenager used it as a hangout was a guest bedroom appearently a rat den for a bit. Thought she... He was done.
Cleaned him up a bit & just for the heck of it put the cables on it.
She.. He come to life!!! Im in love again! How can you not respect that kind of loyalty!
Sep 14, 2017
Jimco_W001
Hi Shawn, welcome to the Winnebago group. My 1970 Winnebago F17 motor home has always been good to me too.
Sep 15, 2017
Shawn
My ol guy has been sitting a while I found we have a couple of roof leaks.
Its not horrible inside no mould but I want to patch it semi temporarily before the monsoon here.
Cheap cheap but no tarps semi temporary.
Ideas?
Sep 15, 2017
Ralph Javins
Good morning, all;
This is sort of a status report:
The 1987 Winnebago Elandan WCP31RT is still going, and it has gone this Summer. Trips to Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon (one for the total solar eclipse on 2017 August 21), several trips for Washington State Good Sam Club gatherings, one for the FMCA Northwest Rally, and a couple just for the fun of it.
One thing is that it is beginning to show its age in some unexpected ways. There have been a few problems showing up with the electrical wiring for the exterior lighting, and a few parts have needed to be replaced. One was the exterior lighting switch, and the other was the brake light switch. The brake light switch is a trial being mounted on a plate where access to the back side for the mounting/adjusting nut is not easy. Oh, well. Mechanically it is still doing well, but the intensive work two years ago to improve the engine cooling system has paid some dividends. The next trek will be this coming Tuesday out to the Oregon Coast.
Enjoy;
Ralph
Latté Land, Washington
Sep 21, 2017
SLEETH
not bad for a vehicle 30 years old ralph if those are your only issues, glad to hear you are enjoying the coach/safe journey
stan
Sep 21, 2017
postman
Feb 5, 2018
Angie Castro
Hi guys! We just bought a 1975 Winnebago Canadian Travel Trailer. Such a bummer that I can't find anything on this TT. I was hoping to get some information on where I could possibly find a manual. I'm working on the inside of her, but I know we need to do some work underneath, but I am not sure where to start. I'm excited to find a Winnebago group that looks like it's active. Anyone out there with the same TT
Thanks!!
Feb 7, 2018
Jimco_W001
Welcome Michael Chenault. Nice motor home, The VIN is on a plastic sticker by the drivers arm rest on the one that I own. Before that Winnebago put them in side the door jam by the top hinge. Please post more photos.
May 10, 2018
Jimco_W001
Wow Michael, the Ford factory steel hub caps are still on it.
May 11, 2018
Michael Leichey
what a cool find.
May 11, 2018
Michael Chenault
May 11, 2018
Jimco_W001
Hi Andrew S
Nice Winnebago. Have you put it up for sale in the Vintage Campers For Sale page?
Aug 7, 2018
Cynthia Gordon
Thanks for any help.
Sep 7, 2018
Jeremy nellis
Sep 11, 2018
Jimco_W001
Classic Winnebago gets a LS engine
Oct 25, 2018
Jimco_W001
Driving the turbo Chevy LS Winnebago
Feb 20, 2019