Windsport 29M

[BobLane]

Originally Posted by DinoC41

Hello Bob...If you want to get a leg up on some fantastic mods for your Windsport, look up Jerry's Hurricane mods...a good friend of mine created this forum and there are tons of DIY mods, one of them covers controlling the heat in the bedroom by changing the vent to one that closes therefore forcing the heated air to the front of the coach. There are hundreds of other mods too. I suggest also that you join Amazon Prime.

Good luck and have fun, fun, fun!!!!!

Thanks, I will check it out.

[mbs.shaffer@gmail.com]

Just bought a 2018 Windsport 29M... have had it on two trips so far, one to the beach and one to the mountains... overall we love it... some glitches to work thru with the dealer but nothing major.


One question I have is about the Microwave. We assumed we could use it if we were running the generator, but it only seems to have power if hooked to shore power. Is this correct or is something wired incorrectly?

[Jegdrum5050]

Originally Posted by mbs.shaffer@gmail.com

Just bought a 2018 Windsport 29M... have had it on two trips so far, one to the beach and one to the mountains... overall we love it... some glitches to work thru with the dealer but nothing major.


One question I have is about the Microwave. We assumed we could use it if we were running the generator, but it only seems to have power if hooked to shore power. Is this correct or is something wired incorrectly?

Yes it should work with generator running. Does the lite come on the microwave?

[SuperD]

Originally Posted by mbs.shaffer@gmail.com

Just bought a 2018 Windsport 29M... have had it on two trips so far, one to the beach and one to the mountains... overall we love it... some glitches to work thru with the dealer but nothing major.


One question I have is about the Microwave. We assumed we could use it if we were running the generator, but it only seems to have power if hooked to shore power. Is this correct or is something wired incorrectly?

First, Congratulations on your new coach and welcome to the forum!!! We have a 29M and love it!

Everything should work with generator on. Since it works on shore power it must be plugged in and breaker not tripped. Double check your generator breakers, one side might be tripped.

Chech out Jerry’s Hurricane mods under the Modifications section, well over 100 pages of ideas and mods to keep you busy and your wallet light!

[tprecord]

What is CHF?

[DinoC41]

Originally Posted by tprecord

What is CHF?

CHF stands for Cheap Handling Fix

[jpmihalk]

Originally Posted by tprecord

What is CHF?

CHF = “Cheap Handling Fix” and there are many threads on it. It is basically moving the anti-sway links to the stiffer inner holes on the sway bars to stiffen up the house when turning or in windy conditions. With a little knowledge and the right torque wrench and sockets you can do this in around an hour for front and back.

[RVBinkster]

Purchased ours in late July and love it. Have found quite a few missed items from factory that I have had to work through. But, overall we love it. Hate our experiences with the selling dealership CW.

[MTHook]

I was beginning to think I had the only Windsport. We got a 2015 34E a couple weeks ago, haven't used it because I've been going over the coach fixing the title things that nobody looked for or saw. Like fender skirts loose from body panel, missing front bracket on the frt cap, zip tying wires to keep them for flapping, Looking for opening for our mice and bugs. Installing an ems system clean up...you know the drill.
Wife hasn't retired yet so it gives me some time to fix all the things I've found.
Next stop will be Jerrys Hurricane mods page to see what I'm missing.
We when from a 25 class C 30 years ago to this monster, my have things changed over the years electric ignition on most everything power jacks, TVs everywhere, cameras, just wow!
Thanks for the info I'm seeing on these pages, learning a lot

[Cason61]

Originally Posted by MTHook

I was beginning to think I had the only Windsport. We got a 2015 34E a couple weeks ago, haven't used it because I've been going over the coach fixing the title things that nobody looked for or saw. Like fender skirts loose from body panel, missing front bracket on the frt cap, zip tying wires to keep them for flapping, Looking for opening for our mice and bugs. Installing an ems system clean up...you know the drill.
Wife hasn't retired yet so it gives me some time to fix all the things I've found.
Next stop will be Jerrys Hurricane mods page to see what I'm missing.
We when from a 25 class C 30 years ago to this monster, my have things changed over the years electric ignition on most everything power jacks, TVs everywhere, cameras, just wow!
Thanks for the info I'm seeing on these pages, learning a lot

I got tired of the middle sliding door to the back room coming off the track, so I took both of them out. Then I took out the extra wall keeping me from getting to the bedroom. Put a 2 x 4 there and peeled the wall paper off the old stuff to fit a flat wall there. Only me and wife in the RV x so it don't matter. Added a fold up counter to the Kitchen counter. Added a pop up 3 outlet plug to the table, just had to cut the hole next to the other ones. Will probubly add a tile back splash to the sink later and a digital thermometer.

[MTHook]

Carson, can you send pictures? What model do you have. The E has the rear bath and a 1/2 bath next to the kitchen mid ship ( door, kitchen, 1/2 bath, bedroom, bath)

The fold up counter space sounds good.

It's just to two of us too.

My wife is already asking about more 110 outlets in the kitchen area. We do a lot with an electric fry pan, toaster oven blender etc.

[Cason61]

Originally Posted by MTHook

Carson, can you send pictures? What model do you have. The E has the rear bath and a 1/2 bath next to the kitchen mid ship ( door, kitchen, 1/2 bath, bedroom, bath)

The fold up counter space sounds good.

It's just to two of us too.

My wife is already asking about more 110 outlets in the kitchen area. We do a lot with an electric fry pan, toaster oven blender etc.

Ok, got a 34f. Give me a day or two. The wall sticking out in the entrance was about 6 inches and I hated it cause I'm not skinny enough to get in the bed without putting the slideout. So I just took it out completely with the slide. The outlet plug, is a 'pop up' 3 outlet plug (3 inch diameter) and is plugged into the outlet under the rear seat at the table. Get that at an RV store. Oh yeah, overhead of the kitchen sink I put another 4 pin outlet there and zip tied the cord to make it smaller. Also I found that the door to the bathroom had a lever, well in a place that was not good. If the slideout is in, it is hard to get in the bathroom and if you manage to, it catches on a belt loop going out. So I just took the handle off and rubber band the door shut with the posts higher up.

[Cason61]

Originally Posted by Cason61

Ok, got a 34f. Give me a day or two. The wall sticking out in the entrance was about 6 inches and I hated it cause I'm not skinny enough to get in the bed without putting the slideout. So I just took it out completely with the slide. The outlet plug, is a 'pop up' 3 outlet plug (3 inch diameter) and is plugged into the outlet under the rear seat at the table. Get that at an RV store. Oh yeah, overhead of the kitchen sink I put another 4 pin outlet there and zip tied the cord to make it smaller. Also I found that the door to the bathroom had a lever, well in a place that was not good. If the slideout is in, it is hard to get in the bathroom and if you manage to, it catches on a belt loop going out. So I just took the handle off and rubber band the door shut with the posts higher up.

OK That wall sticking out is gone along with the sliding doors. I just sawed it level with the wall that is there, stuck a 24 in there and pealed back the wall paper and glued it to the new wall. Mostly it's level.

[MTHook]

Looks great!

[Cason61]

Originally Posted by Cason61

Ok, got a 34f. Give me a day or two. The wall sticking out in the entrance was about 6 inches and I hated it cause I'm not skinny enough to get in the bed without putting the slideout. So I just took it out completely with the slide. The outlet plug, is a 'pop up' 3 outlet plug (3 inch diameter) and is plugged into the outlet under the rear seat at the table. Get that at an RV store. Oh yeah, overhead of the kitchen sink I put another 4 pin outlet there and zip tied the cord to make it smaller. Also I found that the door to the bathroom had a lever, well in a place that was not good. If the slideout is in, it is hard to get in the bathroom and if you manage to, it catches on a belt loop going out. So I just took the handle off and rubber band the door shut with the posts higher up.

Ok, I finally got off my duff and got out to my RV, these are the pictures. The foldable extension to the counter top shows 2 pics, 1 folded and 1 extended. I cut up an old broom handle for the rod under for holding it up. Then for more power in the kitchen, I added a power extension for 4 outlets above the kitchen there and velcroed the cord end over end to make it smaller, then i stuffed it in there. This is for the coffee maker, toaster, pancake griddle and nite lite if we want to use all of them there. The 'Pop up' plug you see on the table is for more power there and the extension cord is just the right length for plugging in under one of the chair outlets there. Ok I found the diameter of the hole and drilled in the table myself and nailed the cord in place below with cable stays. We had problems with the sliding door to the bedroom door not staying in place, so I took it all out, put a 2 x 4 in there and covered it with the same wall paper. Maybe not perfect but it's my RV. I also had the Burr Handi lift installed. I installed a drawbridge on it and a fold over step for the last step before the landing. The handi lift is slow to operate and if it is possible, I'd rather have pneumatic steps there instead. If you want a picture I can send that as well. The biggest problem I have with the handi lift is that it's slow. A minor problem was they don't honor the warranty work either but that's another story.

[MTHook]

Those look great, be careful with the power strip they don't handle high load appliances they are made for computers and light draw stuff. Check the amp rating so you don't have a fire
Thanks for the ideas.
I've been working on installing a EMS system. The big problem is no space. I'm putting it next to the transfer box under the bed next to the water tank.
My old back and hands don't like bending 8 gauge wires and shoving them into brackets.
Thanks for the pictures.
Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up...

[BandG]

Originally Posted by MTHook

Those look great, be careful with the power strip they don't handle high load appliances they are made for computers and light draw stuff. Check the amp rating so you don't have a fire
Thanks for the ideas.
I've been working on installing a EMS system. The big problem is no space. I'm putting it next to the transfer box under the bed next to the water tank.
My old back and hands don't like bending 8 gauge wires and shoving them into brackets.
Thanks for the pictures.
Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up...

when I hard wired my EMS, I had to use 6 gauge...that stuff was a bear to work with in a tight space!

[MTHook]

I have decided to mount the transferbox and themes box on some ply wood then I can bolt the plywood in place otherwise I can't get to them to attach them to the wall.
I've got about ten pounds of flour in a two pound bag

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by DinoC41

Hello from Lubbock Texas,

We are looking real hard at the 29M! Can you tell me your opinion on this model so far?

It's a perfect choice for my wife and I!!!

[knucklehead]

Originally Posted by davidabailey

We purchased our 29M Feb of this year and have put 4500 miles on it. About half of it, pulling a Malibu on a tow dolly. It has been surprising good on gas. Overall, we are averaging 13.4 MPG. We had a 31' ArticFox TT that we pulled with a 2500 (8.1) Avalanche and averaged 8.5 MPG. I only was hoping to get close to 10 MPG with the Windsport. So we are real pleased with our purchase.

So far our worst problem were the kitchen sink not draining, the drivers seat almost falling over and the passenger side wiper hanging up. All were fixed by the dealer (General RV in Tampa).

Waiting on a new radio now - wife fell when I stopped and broke the radio.

Am researching TPMS's now to purchase before our next big trip towing the car.

Anyone done any mods on theirs?

Hope everyone is enjoying their 29M's as much as we are.

Wish I knew what your doing to that that kind of mileage. I got a Scan Guage and figured out I get the best mileage at 63 MPH. Still 10 MPG is the best I can do???? Any suggestions. Bob & Wendy Trice