gmatti
Explorer
Joined 22 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: Winter Storage
Thank you for the replys. I guess I should have stated what my Operators Manual has to say about "Storage". When placing the RV into storage, it is recommended that you perform the following: 1. Connect AC power 2. Verify the inverter is switched OFF 3. Switch OFF all unnecessary AC & DC loads. Not knowing much of anything about electric I am looking for advise as it pertains to what the book is telling me.384Views0likes0CommentsWinter Storage
We have a 2017 Winnebago Forza 36G with a Magnum Energy MS2000 3 Stage Inverter. We store this coach in an attached garage without heat. We would like to keep it plugged in this winter and plan to turn off both the chassis and coach battery switches. Should we also turn off the inverter? Thank you.2.3KViews0likes9CommentsRe: Portable Satellite
Goldencrazy wrote: You should have a female connection in the overhead compartment that says portable satellite in. Connect coax to that and to reciever. Then receiver to matrix and locate the signal on matrix which should be three but you may need to try each. Mine worked. In the cabinet above the drivers seat in my coach labeled "Satellite Receiver Connection" are three connectors - "From Roof Satellite Dish", From Portable Satellite Dish and To Satellite Receiver Output". I hook my receiver to the "From Portable Satellite Dish". I don't understand what "matrix" you are talking about, what is that?515Views0likes0CommentsRe: Portable Satellite
garyemunson wrote: My 2015 Winnebago Vista has a separate sat and cable connection in the utility bay but I was never able to get the sat one to work. The sat connector in the cab overhead compartment apparently was not connected to it. I never found anything referencing an A/B switch although that would make sense. I ended up putting my dish on the roof and per Winne's info, bored a hole and found the sat prewire cable where the info sheet said it should be. When I connected the dish to that, the sat connector in the overhead worked. I found that while I bought my dish to be portable, the extra height of the roof was a wash with the ability to move the dish around on the ground. Since I was climbing up there more often than not, I just mounted it up there. I also had trouble with the HDMI to network converter that Winne uses to get the sat box signal to the TV. The converter said it was for cat 5 cable but the prewire was cat 6. The replacement box from Winne under warranty did not work either (also said cat 5 on it) and researching online found there is much discussion of whether or not the converter must exactly match the cable type. I found a converter on eBay for $35 that called for cat 6 cable. I installed it and it worked fine. I was tired of making trips to the dealer so I just ate the cost and wrote it off to educating myself on converters. Are you sure this is not your problem? Are you getting any pix on your TV from the sat box? If you have your sat box in the overhead to use the HDMI connection there and are getting a blank screen, check the converter and the writing on the network cable to the TV (and 2nd half of the converter system). I have the same set up in the outside bay - satellite in and cable in with the Satellite to receiver in the cabinet above the driver seat. The satellite works great when bypassing the internal connections and connecting through the window but I like to get what I paid for so looking for the solution. Not understanding exactly how the wiring in the coach works along with the "switch box" I need help.516Views0likes0CommentsRe: Portable Satellite
fortytwo wrote: My 2014 Itasca 30T has the same problem. I have connectors marked Satellite In and Cable In in the outside bay. The wiring diagram shows three different splitters, but no indication of where they may be located. I'm certain one of the splitters is either a cable model instead of a satellite, or is defective. Winnebago apparently believes their products are never to fail and hide all the serviceable connections somewhere behind panels. I'm not willing to tear walls apart looking, so run cables from my portable through windows to each TV. I have the same set up in the outside bay - satellite in and cable in with the Satellite to receiver in the cabinet above the driver seat. The satellite works great when bypassing the internal connections and connecting through the window but I like to get what I paid for so looking for the solution. Not understanding exactly how the wiring in the coach works along with the "switch box" I need help.515Views0likes0CommentsRe: Portable Satellite
Bill.Satellite I have a separate satellite in connection so not running through the cable connection. It's obviously a problem with the internal coaxial cable but just checking to see if anyone has had this problem and what the solutions was. Probably need to run a new coaxial cable from the outside connection to the interior connector.117Views0likes0CommentsPortable Satellite
We have a 2015 Winnebago Sightseer 33C and recently purchased a Winegard Carryout G2+ portable satellite antenna. We hooked it up directly through the window to establish the receiver and it worked great. Then we hooked it up through the connections in the coach and nothing. I checked and the connectors are hooked up to coaxial cable on both ends. Any ideas what the problem might be? Anyone else having this problem? Thanks, Jerry4KViews0likes20CommentsRe: 2015 Sightseer 33C
Just finished our 300 mile trip home with the new Sightseer 33C. The coach preformed real well for the first 150 miles in cruise control only reving to about 3,200 on fairly easy hills. The second 150 miles was a different story. Several times the engine raced to above 4,500 on very similar hills. We just kicked it out of cruise control but don't understand the difference? It is a beautiful coach and we haven't found much of anything that doesn't work yet except the automatic awning binds up when putting out. I can't for the life of me figure why the manufacturer would build such a nice coach and then put in plastic water faucets, does it save that much money? The storage doors underneath and their catches leave a lot to be desired. It should probably have a cable reel for the electric cable. A tube for the sewer hose would be nice. A rear full width mud flap would make a great extra. The corner cabinet in the bathroom is an accident waiting to happen, it is positioned right over the sink and a great head bumper. All in all the fit and finish is great, I love the 22.5 tires and the space in such a small coach is incredible. I hope we learn to love this purchase and I guess if I want all the cool stuff we will need to put out another $100,000 to $150,000. Jerry537Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2015 Sightseer 33C
Thank you for the reply's. Having been from Travel Trailers to Fifth Wheels to Class C we are hoping that this Sightseer will be our forever coach. It seems to have the residential feeling that we loved about our Fifth Wheel without all the hassle. I am a little skeptical about the drive but for the price difference between it and a pusher we need to try. We are heading west for two months, visiting 10 National Parks, so we should know by the end of September what we like and don't. Take care, Jerry537Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.Jan 13, 202519,006 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Jan 23, 202538,705 Posts
