Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-13-2015, 07:05 PM   #1
Winnebago Camper
 
Ron and Lin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 26
Location of switch on 2001 Journey 36DL

We became proud owners of our first motorhome yesterday There are thousands of things to learn but , honestly , that actually makes this whole experience even more enjoyable.
I have read the owner's manual cover to cover ( and specific areas multiple times ). In some post here on iRV2 , a battery disconnect or battery off switch is referred to. I believe it's purpose is to prevent battery drain and also when storing the MH. Also, I believe I saw that the batteries could not be charged with this switch in the off position.
I've read the manual, searched this forum, and looked high and low on the coach. The only switch I can find that fits the above description is the "aux battery" switch located just above the generator switch on the instrument panel. I guess each MH is different but could this be the switch described above ( on our 2001 Journey 36 DL ) ?
Thanks.
__________________
Ron and Lin with Rus, Junie, Abby, and Kirby
2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL, Allison3000MH
Caterpillar 7.2L 330hp , Freightliner XC chassis
Ron and Lin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2015, 08:39 PM   #2
Winnie-Wise
 
1ciderdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 478
That's the way it is on my Journey.
__________________
Bob, Sandi & Marmaduke the Big Pug
SW OREGON 2004 Journey 39K, 330 Cat
If towing: a 2006 Mini Cooper or 1995 Wrangler
1ciderdog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2015, 08:54 PM   #3
Winnebago Owner
 
Bumps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: FTer Class of 2015 Origin: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 117
"Aux Battery" is usually a momentary switch jumper between coach and chassis batteries, isn't it? I'll run out and check mine in the morning to confirm. The battery disconnect switch on my Vectra (albeit a different model from a different year but from the same manufacturer) is on the passenger pedestal, to the immediate left as you enter into the coach, near the bottom of a row of switches. \ken
__________________
Ken & Deb (WIT Club, FMCA, SKP, Harvest Hosts, and grateful volunteers with SOWERs)
2005 Winnebago Vectra 40FD w/400ISL and Allison 3000MH on Freightliner's Evolution chassis, Onan QD7500, 1000w Renogy solar, BlueOx tow gear, and 2015 Cherokee TrailHawk toad.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Bumps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2015, 09:24 PM   #4
Winnie-Wise
 
1ciderdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 478
On my Journey there is an Aux Batt and Aux Start Mom. The Aux Batt connects or disconnects 12 volt power . The Aux Start Mom ties the batteries together for starting purposes. Both are rocker switches. The Aux Batt is on the dash to the right of the steering column and is located just above the generator switch. The Aux Start is to the left of the steering column on the dash at the top of a column of rocker switches.
__________________
Bob, Sandi & Marmaduke the Big Pug
SW OREGON 2004 Journey 39K, 330 Cat
If towing: a 2006 Mini Cooper or 1995 Wrangler
1ciderdog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-13-2015, 09:31 PM   #5
Winnebago Owner
 
Bumps's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: FTer Class of 2015 Origin: Evergreen, Colorado
Posts: 117
I'm sure you are right. To be honest, I know the switches by their location and function, not by their names; it has been a while since I read the actual words below the switches. It would be easy for the OP to validate -- if the coach goes dark when the switch is pressed (and it is not a momentary switch) then that is prolly the right switch.

Thanks for checking!

\ken
__________________
Ken & Deb (WIT Club, FMCA, SKP, Harvest Hosts, and grateful volunteers with SOWERs)
2005 Winnebago Vectra 40FD w/400ISL and Allison 3000MH on Freightliner's Evolution chassis, Onan QD7500, 1000w Renogy solar, BlueOx tow gear, and 2015 Cherokee TrailHawk toad.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Bumps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2015, 07:03 AM   #6
Winnebago Owner
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 181
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1ciderdog View Post
On my Journey there is an Aux Batt and Aux Start Mom. The Aux Batt connects or disconnects 12 volt power . The Aux Start Mom ties the batteries together for starting purposes. Both are rocker switches. The Aux Batt is on the dash to the right of the steering column and is located just above the generator switch. The Aux Start is to the left of the steering column on the dash at the top of a column of rocker switches.
Same as above on my 02 Journey.
charles tuit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2015, 07:57 PM   #7
Winnebago Camper
 
Ron and Lin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 26
Thanks for taking time to help with this. I thought this AUX BATT rocker switch was the
"off" switch I'd read about but could not confirm. Greatly appreciated
__________________
Ron and Lin with Rus, Junie, Abby, and Kirby
2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL, Allison3000MH
Caterpillar 7.2L 330hp , Freightliner XC chassis
Ron and Lin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-14-2015, 09:24 PM   #8
Winnebago Master
 
grtharris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Skiatook, OK
Posts: 1,460
Ron and Lin, thought I posted this earlier. Picture worth a lot of words.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	2001 DL Aux Start.jpg
Views:	582
Size:	176.5 KB
ID:	97312  
__________________
Grant & Pat
2014 Adventurer 35P
2021 Rapid Red 4dr Bronco OBX
grtharris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-15-2015, 05:29 AM   #9
Winnebago Camper
 
Ron and Lin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 26
Thanks Grant. In my searching , I obviously missed this. Where did you find this diagram ? I probably just over looked it but , if there is another source of info on the Journey , it would be great to know.
Thanks again.
__________________
Ron and Lin with Rus, Junie, Abby, and Kirby
2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL, Allison3000MH
Caterpillar 7.2L 330hp , Freightliner XC chassis
Ron and Lin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-15-2015, 06:25 AM   #10
Winnebago Master
 
grtharris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Skiatook, OK
Posts: 1,460
Ron and Lin, Front End Wiring Installation Sh. 6
Wiring Diagrams
__________________
Grant & Pat
2014 Adventurer 35P
2021 Rapid Red 4dr Bronco OBX
grtharris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-15-2015, 08:06 AM   #11
Winnebago Camper
 
Ron and Lin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 26
Thanks again. I'm just getting used to ( and still a little overwhelmed by ) the wealth of information that is available.
__________________
Ron and Lin with Rus, Junie, Abby, and Kirby
2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL, Allison3000MH
Caterpillar 7.2L 330hp , Freightliner XC chassis
Ron and Lin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-19-2015, 11:46 AM   #12
Winnebago Watcher
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1
Battery disconnect, MAYBE.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron and Lin View Post
Thanks again. I'm just getting used to ( and still a little overwhelmed by ) the wealth of information that is available.
I also have a 2001 Journey but a 32T model. I found a battery disconnect at the REAR of the House Batteries Tray.
Daylate is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-20-2015, 07:14 AM   #13
Winnebago Camper
 
Ron and Lin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 26
Thanks . I'll look there also. The switch Grant pointed out is the one I was originally looking for but there may be a second switch and that would be good to know.
Thanks again.
__________________
Ron and Lin with Rus, Junie, Abby, and Kirby
2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL, Allison3000MH
Caterpillar 7.2L 330hp , Freightliner XC chassis
Ron and Lin is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
cat, journey


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
2002 Winnebago Journey 36DL Fuel Tank charlie2 Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 8 03-19-2016 03:30 PM
Winnebago Journey 36dl G Sargee Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 6 06-02-2014 09:55 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Winnebago Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:05 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.