[Replace roof vent cover]

Does anyone know where I can buy replacement vent covers? (1992 Toyota Itasca) I've checked with a local RV company, but no luck. I hope I won't have to replace the whole vent, as the plastic covers are cracked but the vents work fine. Thanks Shelly

Shelly,

I believe you have the Winnebago one-of-a-kind vents like mine. They are 14X14 but the corners are more rounded than the standard covers and the part of the hinge is built into the cover itself. I went to my local Winnebago dealer and ordered two for my Warrior. They cost me $57 a piece but I figured that it was worth it as I didn't have to replace the entire vent. The old vent covers pulls right off the hinges when cranked all the way up and the new ones just snapped right in. I like the original vents because they are built much sturdier than the off-the-shelf type. The parts person at the dealer told me that Winnebago no longer makes this type of vent but keeps a large supply of covers on hand as there are a lot of people out there like you and me who own these older Winnebago/Itasca motorhomes.

I hope this helps.

Michael

[Replace roof vent cover]

Does anyone know where I can buy replacement vent covers? (1992 Toyota Itasca) I've checked with a local RV company, but no luck. I hope I won't have to replace the whole vent, as the plastic covers are cracked but the vents work fine. Thanks Shelly

Shelly,

I believe you have the Winnebago one-of-a-kind vents like mine. They are 14X14 but the corners are more rounded than the standard covers and the part of the hinge is built into the cover itself. I went to my local Winnebago dealer and ordered two for my Warrior. They cost me $57 a piece but I figured that it was worth it as I didn't have to replace the entire vent. The old vent covers pulls right off the hinges when cranked all the way up and the new ones just snapped right in. I like the original vents because they are built much sturdier than the off-the-shelf type. The parts person at the dealer told me that Winnebago no longer makes this type of vent but keeps a large supply of covers on hand as there are a lot of people out there like you and me who own these older Winnebago/Itasca motorhomes.

I hope this helps.

Michael

[Speedometer error]

Anyone else have problems with their speedometer? We have a 89 Winnie Micro Warrior and when the speedo shows 55, we're actually going 50 and 60 at 55, etc. So it's 5 mph faster than the actual speed. I verified this using my gps and police radar speed warning signs. I now think that I should have gotten the 195R14 tires instead of the stock 185R14 as the 195R14 has a slightly larger circumference that could have compensated for the speedo error. Any thoughts out there?

Michael

[shocks]

Hi all, Just returned from my first trip with my 83' Dolphin. Got around 24 mpg ( better than I thought I'd get). Unfortunately the water pump blew out after the first 150 miles or so. What a nightmare that turned out to be. Luckily a very nice fellow helped helped me locate a nearby garage for repairs so it wasn't to awful painful. I did notice my rig road a bit rough tho so I believe I need a new set of shocks. My question is ,,what type is best ( air shocks..regular gas type shocks..load leveler type(with the spring wound around the upper part) and where would you suggest I find them. I think they need to be suited for a 1 ton chassis ?........Has anyone ever replaced them themselves ...it doesn't look to difficult ........ not really sure about any of this........Thanks.....Oh yeah, the steering wheel is a bit sloppy ,not much, still a bit. Isn't there a way to stiffin this up somewhat ? At the steering gear box maybe ?.......thanks for any help......

My 89 Winnie Warrior was riding rough when I had 65 psi in the tires. Now with 40 in front and 50 in the back, the ride is quite a bit softer. But there is still a shake around 60 mph so I am going to replace the shock and see if it'd help. Someone on this website said he replaced his shocks with Gariel ProGuard #61509 for the front and Monroe Gas-matic #59541 for the back. He got the shocks from Auto Zone. I'm planning to do the same. Michael

[a) front seats, b) exhaust manifold]

Hi all,

I own a 1990 Winnebago Micro Warrior, V6, 5spd manual tranny and am wanting info on two issues:

a) best options for finding and replacing driver and passenger seats with ones that are more comfortable. Need seats with runners that will fit the current mounting bolt holes in the floor.

where do I find current info on the reported recall for exhaust manifold problems on the V6? I'm hearing a leak now with 93,000 miles on the odo.

Thx for any feedback.

RoadRunner

RoadRunner,

I also have a Winnie Warrior but a 89 model. I went out and found a set of seats in a earlier 90's 4Runner but they were exactly like my stock seats. I don't know if other people were able to find seats that are different and better than mine. I realized that the discomfort comes from the front edge of the seat being too low and not supporting the back part of my leg just above my knee. I am going to put a pillow there and see if this helps before trying to find a better seat again.

Michael

[Who sells 14r 185 load d tires??]

Well my plate also call for 28psi and also mentions the weight of the motorhome. Some say go by the tires, and others say go by the truck manufacturer's guide, who knows? I have been running 40/45psi just to in between the 55psi people and the 30 psi on the plate ha ha.

I did notice one thing and until now I do not know if anyone has mentioned it, the width of the rear axle and front axle are different. On mine the rear dually axle is much wider than the front axle and I believe that is why there is what I would call driving conditions. Add the fact I have the bags in the rear and it is a little bit jacked up, and I think it explains the sluggish handling and the vibrations at different speeds, but again who knows? This is a reach but I wonder what would happen if the front fender wells where to be flared, and a wider axle placed up front to match the rear.

Robert,

What make is your motorhome. I don't have a plate on the door jam but have one on the inside cover of the owner's manual calling for 28 psi. I want to call Winnebago and get a clarification on this. From what I've read on the internet, they recommend using the manufacturer's tire pressure rather than the maximum allowable pressure on the tire. I am now all confused.....

Michael

[Who sells 14r 185 load d tires??]

Michael

When you find out abut the shaking let me know mine does too

Thanks

GaryN

Gary,

I am about to replace the shocks which look rather old and see if that will take away the shake. I'll keep you informed.

Michael

[Who sells 14r 185 load d tires??]

We just got back from a 250 mile roundtrip to Stinson Beach and got 18 mpg. This is an improvement over the 16/17 mpg we used to get before we got the new tires. I decided to put 50 psi in the back and 40 in front after being convinced by Charles and Greg to add more psi to the tires. I used to have 30 psi all around. The ride was a lot softer than 65 psi the tire shop used. This website is an awfully useful resource for Toyota motorhomes. Thanks to you all.

Now only if I can figure out why my vehicle shakes intermittentlly aroiund 60 mph. The tires are new and were balanced at the tire shop. Could it be worn shocks?

Michael

[Who sells 14r 185 load d tires??]

28 psi is for a standard truck, not a truck with a motorhome coach on it. Your owners manual was written for a standard pickup. There are no Toyota truck owners manuals for our toy motorhomes. 55 to 65 is where the range D tire should be for the rear. The front I like to have 45 psi. When you hit a pot hole or lets just say an impact you have all the weight of the coach pushing against that impact even on the front. Its called G Force, has to do with the direction the mass is moving. The G Force on the front tire is far less with an empty pickup than with 5000 to 7000 pounds behind it. Nitrogen is being used in tires because it compresses less than air. But isn't air 80% nitrogen? Here is a link about such use, not only in racing tires but also other vehicles. http://www.getnitrogen.org/ and here http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/car-advic...nitrogen_a1.asp

Charles, Diane and Greg,

Thanks for your replies. Here's a picture of the tag on the inside over of my "Winnebago Motorhome Operations Manual" and see what you get out of it. It appears to call for 28 psi all around with GVWR of 6000 lbs. To me, 28 does seem very low. With 65 lbs of air in the tires, it's a hard ride. Maybe I'll try 45 to 50 psi and see.

Michael

[Who sells 14r 185 load d tires??]

Today, I sank $529 on six brand new 185R14 tires at a local tire shop. This included tax, mounting, disposal fee and balancing. They're 8 ply and made by "Westlake". The shop guys put 65 psi in the tires and it made the ride really hard. My Winnebago owner's manual calls for 28 psi all around but this makes the tires look underinflated. What tire pressures do others people out there use for their tires?

[HELP!! Driving through Northen California]

I used to own a 87 Odyssey on a Nissan pickup chasis with a 2.4 engine. It wasn't fast going uphill but always got us there. We now have a 89 Winnebago Warrior on a Toyota chasis with a V6 and it's got a lot more power. The 4cyl was totally fine since we are never in a hurry to get anywhere knowing we have everything we need in the motorhome.

[Tire and airbag Pressure]

My 89 Winnebago Warrior owner's manual lists 28 psi for all six tires. But this seems awfully low and the tires look under-inflated. I am not sure what should be the proper air pressure for my tires. When they were inflated to 40 psi, the ride was rough. Any suggestions would help.

[New tires for my 91 Toye]

I have a 89 Winnebago Warrior that has the 185/14C tires. The manufacturer manual calls for 28 psi cold for all 6 tires. This seems really low to me. What tires pressure do you guys use?